Retreat Guide Book
Local Eats and Drinks
Ox Yoke Inn
4420 220th TrailAmazing homemade pies!
The Ronneburg Restaurant
4408 220th TrailTheir breakfast pancakes are amazing! Thin and crispy.
Pizza Haus
301 W State StGreat pizza and the beer is the cheapest in town.
Nice casual dining experience with great food. Highly recommend their pretzels and buffalo wings.
Millstream Brau Haus
741 47th AveNice casual dining experience with great food. Highly recommend their pretzels and buffalo wings.
Beautifully restored building on the square of Williamsburg. I highly recommend starting your day with a hot chai!
Brickhouse Coffee Co.
512 Elm StBeautifully restored building on the square of Williamsburg. I highly recommend starting your day with a hot chai!
Experience our local brewery which is also Iowa's oldest brewery.
8 locals recommend
Millstream Brewing Co
835 48th AveExperience our local brewery which is also Iowa's oldest brewery.
Okay, to be honest, we have a bias for this Winery because they are Fireside's sister Winery. But fans will tell you the same thing. They have been making amazing fruit wines since 1956. Stop in to try unique flavors like Dandelion, Rhubarb and Mango.
Ackerman Winery
4406 220th TrailOkay, to be honest, we have a bias for this Winery because they are Fireside's sister Winery. But fans will tell you the same thing. They have been making amazing fruit wines since 1956. Stop in to try unique flavors like Dandelion, Rhubarb and Mango.
The smell when you walk in this old meat shop gets your taste buds salivating. If you've never had pickled ham, do yourself a favor and get some.
Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse
4513 F StThe smell when you walk in this old meat shop gets your taste buds salivating. If you've never had pickled ham, do yourself a favor and get some.
Roehrkasse Meat Co
213 W Welsh StStop in here for their legendary meat sticks.
Small Town Charm
The Amana's is a cool stop. Brick and wooden siding buildings built in the 1800's. Lots of great history plus fun shopping.
12 locals recommend
Amana
The Amana's is a cool stop. Brick and wooden siding buildings built in the 1800's. Lots of great history plus fun shopping.
Main stream and boutique shops located at the Outlets just five minutes from Retreat. Grab a delicious cup of coffee from Brickhouse Coffee in the square.
Williamsburg
Main stream and boutique shops located at the Outlets just five minutes from Retreat. Grab a delicious cup of coffee from Brickhouse Coffee in the square.
Nature Lovers
This is a wonderful place to get in touch with nature. Nice hiking and disc golf area. Canoes available for rent.
Lake Iowa Park (Iowa County Conservation)
2550 G AveThis is a wonderful place to get in touch with nature. Nice hiking and disc golf area. Canoes available for rent.
Amana Nature Trail
Beautiful place to hike. Some neat American indian history there too.
An easy walking trail just north of Marengo. The trail surrounds a former quarry along the Iowa River.
Gateway Park and Preserve
100-498 E North StAn easy walking trail just north of Marengo. The trail surrounds a former quarry along the Iowa River.
My Favorite Shopping Spots
Catiri's Art Oasis
4506 220th TrailBeautiful art from midwest artists.
If you are looking for an special gift from Iowa, I would recommend looking here for beautiful woven blankets made from one of only 2 mills left in the USA. They also have stylish scarfs and other fun things.
Amana Woolen Mill
794 48th AvenueIf you are looking for an special gift from Iowa, I would recommend looking here for beautiful woven blankets made from one of only 2 mills left in the USA. They also have stylish scarfs and other fun things.
They have a mix of interior decorating things along other things. And if you like to sew, head up to stairs to see their rooms full of beautiful fabrics.
Fern Hill Gifts and Quilts
103 220th TrailThey have a mix of interior decorating things along other things. And if you like to sew, head up to stairs to see their rooms full of beautiful fabrics.
This shop is so darn cute. I get inspired every time I go inside to start a new wool rug or sewing project.
The Woolen Needle
225 W Welsh StThis shop is so darn cute. I get inspired every time I go inside to start a new wool rug or sewing project.
You need to check out all their handmade wood items plus many other beautiful decorating ideas.
Amana Furniture & Clock Shop
724 48th AveYou need to check out all their handmade wood items plus many other beautiful decorating ideas.
Haus Maus Tees
4524 220th TrailThe CUTEST t-shirt shop around. If you need an Iowa shirt, stop in here.