Creative colony is the kind of place that my grandparents would have loved. They would've bought…read moreout the whole store or been making things to sell there. There's a large variety crafty items at a wide range of prices. There's person working there was friendly. I specifically like the store for its "grandparent" vibe.

Enjoyed our stop in the middle of a world tour of the Amana Colonies!…read more This is a wonderful collection of 40 or more local artists whose work is sold within the store. Great items in abundance, something for everyone, and set in a spacious setting without feeling like you're jammed into a store. The highlight for me was meeting John and Wayne, a pair of artisans who were kind and were there displaying their own items. They had such great pride in their respective works, and were just good people to chat with!

The gift shop carries items made on site - both cotton and wool blankets, small totes and table…read morerunners. But it also sells other woven and woolen goods, including scarves, hats and mittens - and Bavarian hats and accessories, felted wool ornaments, and many other related gifts. The inventory is well-chosen, unique, and interesting. The staff were welcoming and helpful.

I am so incredibly disappointed in the woolen mill. I totally splurged on a throw that I fell in…read morelove with. I have washed it 4 times, using their recommendations, and it is full of pills shedding everywhere. I did contact customer service, they questioned how I had cared for it and told me there was nothing they could do and it was environmental and something I did to it:( this is a company that stands for years of quality..sadly my throw is not quality. They did tell me I should get a sweater brush/shaver and brush it...I feel like investing that much money in this throw, I should not have to use a sweater brush/shaver. Are very least, this should have been replaced.

Beatiful paper and gifts. Feels like a portal to another time and place. Where beauty and…read moreconnection are the center of life. And writing is magic.

This place is awesome. There's so many different cards and other stationary goods in there. The…read moreprices are a little high, but they're definitely worth it to get the chance to have so many options in such a convenient area, while also supporting phone businesses. The service is always nice and amazing and I have never had an issue.

Haus Maus is a fun store offering many "Amana Colonies" and general Iowa merchandise. They have…read moreevery souvenir type of item you could desire. The prices and quality were great. The lady behind the counter was very friendly and helpful, offering us a map of the local shops of Amana Colonies if we didn't have one.

HAUS MAUS Tees is my absolute new favorite shop in the Amana Colonies! It just opened a few months…read moreago. The owners have done an outstanding job of curating the shop, designing the t-shirts and generally creating a fun shopping experience. Immediately upon entering the store I laughed out loud at the "Schnitzel Happens" t-shirt. Quintessential Amana. I had the perfect person to buy it for. They sell kid's, women's, and men's clothing. Most, if not all of the styles are unisex and they print their slogans on t-shirts and hoodies. Hats, water bottles, small accessories and stickers are also for sale. There's so much neat stuff to look at. Haus Maus is very on trend, while keeping it local. Cant' wait to see what they produce each season. Very friendly customer service. The shop is set off the sidewalk a little bit and located down a longer walkway, so don't miss it!

If you love pens, notebooks, and finding cute gifts, Scribe is for you. If I could buy one of each…read moreitem, I would have.

This is the cutest little stationery store! They have so many cute and fun products in such a small…read morespace. This shop is truly the stationery lover's dream. I had to walk around the store several times to make sure I didn't miss anything. They had high quality journals, planners, note pads and letter writing sets from such great companies like Hobonichi, Midori and Leuchtturm. They also had a nice selection of pens including Kaweco and Lamy fountain pens--two of my favorite brands. Oh, and they had the funniest selection of greeting cards. This is what dreams are made of. Can you tell I'm a little in love with this place? My only complaint is that I wish they were located closer to where I live so I could visit them more often. I can't wait to stop in again to see what treasures they have to offer.

Found a lot of things we wanted Had a great time…read more Even got a Christmas cactus free !!!!?............... !

There is a lot of stuff! Take some time and look around, you may just find a treasure. There is a…read moreblend of antiques and new stuff to browse through. 2 houses, every room full, don't forget to go upstairs.

Unassuming on the exterior, this was a hidden treasure! I spent hours and still have not read and…read morelistened to all the stories and information available! Definitely worth more than admission price asked! The gift shop has beautiful qualityhandcrafted items, souvenirs, and a great variety of sauces and jellies. I will be back!

An interesting, self-guided tour of more than a dozen structures that give a glimpse of…read more19th-century life in Iowa. There's a church with curved pews so all congregants have a straightforward view of the speaker. A train depot with small family quarters above the rail office. A post office, school room, general store, mill, home, and others. The agricultural museum on the grounds contains odds and ends of old farm machinery. Another building contains displays on Iowa Mennonites and the religious group's history and worldwide influence. The village is inexpensive and should delight families, historians, and school groups.

I called in an order & received it promptly & great quality goods!! It was sent to me without me…read morepaying first, so I returned a check promptly. Awesome experience!

The mercantile store for the Amish community in the Kalona IA area. Not very big, but it has a ton…read moreof items for the kitchen, making clothing, and some darned amazing local baked goods thrown in there for good measure. A simple section for toys for the young ones is available. I'd swear the nice shopkeeper lady was there in visits from my family decades before. With the Stringtown grocery nearby, it's all these hard working, pious families need. We all can learn a thing or two about life from shopping in this area. Excess is not always what makes you content and happy in life...