This past weekend Dave and I traveled to the Amana's. For Christmas Dave gave me a two night stay at Annie's Garden Guest House. We had never stayed at a bed and breakfast before, but I definitely would recommend this one. The house itself was built in 1893. There were 3 guest rooms on the 2nd floor - each having their own bathroom - there was also a dining room and a full kitchen. On the top floor(an attic) we could watch a big screen tv or read by a fireplace. The best part was a delicious breakfast each morning. Annie shared lots and lots of info about the Amana Society - how it was communal until the 1930's and what it is like today. Of course we took in all the Amana shops and brought home an Amana woolen sweater, baked goods and chocolates(to enjoy Easter day).
Saturday evening we took a side trip to Iowa City and enjoyed some of my nephew, Jason's fabulous cooking at the Summit. The carrots were scrumptious and Dave loved his homemade sauerkraut. What a treat!! He then showed us the house he had purchased. He has a challenge in renovation, but it should be a fun experience for him. We wish him the best...
Thanks Dave for a wonderful weekend. This gift will be hard to top!
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