Kalona, Multiple site visists
Meet: Meet at Menard’s parking lot SW corner (lower left as you enter) at 8:45 AM, leaving promptly at 9:00 AM.
Trip Highlights:
Multiple site visits for 45-60 min at each site with tour guide (some standing).
The 1st stop for coffee and strudel at the Historical Society and Village to hear about the Mennonite Conservative program. The 2nd exciting stop will be at the Max-Cast Sculpture foundry.
LUNCH: at the home of Ila Miller HIM Hearth N Home, enjoying a family style meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes and trimmings.
After lunch we will visit the Amish casket maker, back to village for bathroom break. The last site will be to the Amish field operation to discover what Amish farming is like.
Once finished here we recommend you take a short drive and visit JK creative Wood and Gifts or on your way out of town the Kalona Creamery. Hope you will enjoy a Kalona Classic tour.
Cost: $50.00 includes lunch, admission to sites and gratuity.
Please give your driver $4.00
If you have any questions, please contact Helen Rittenmeyer, Diane Dalton or Mary Yoder (leave message if no one answers).
To register, please mail completed registration form for each member and each guest.
One check per person made payable to Diane Dalton 1222 Oakes Dr. Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Registration Deadline: Must be received by Wednesday, Oct 24, 2025 (note early deadline).
No refunds after this deadline
Eulenspiegel Puppet Theater and Wilton Candy Kitchen
Meet at Fareway on Hwy 6 (2765 Commercee Dr. IC 52240 ) at 9:15 AM, leaving promptly at 9:30 AM. We can park along the north side on the outside edge of the parking lot.
Trip Highlights:
The first stop will be in West Liberty at the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theater. We will learn some
amazing history of the puppets and how they are constructed and maybe even enjoy a small performance.
Next stop is Wilton at The Candy Kitchen. Everyone will be able to
order their own lunch and a sweet treat if you desire from the soda
fountain. Then we can sit back and enjoy the 150 year old story of
the Candy Kitchen along with information about the mural painting
on the outside of the building
Cost: $15.00 Please pay driver $5.00
Registration must be received by Nov. 26.
No refunds after Nov. 26
Registration is limited to 24.
Send registration forms and checks to Diana Cox, 2602 E Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa
52245. Make checks payable to Diana Cox.
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