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1070 Hwy. 1, Kalona, IA 52247

Phone:  319-656-2481

 

Ethel's Gourmet Kitchen B&B, Kalona, IAWelcome!

 Come to Kalona, Iowa and enjoy gourmet food and old-fashioned hospitality in this beautiful, cozy, and comfortable air conditioned country Bed and Breakfast. Relax on the screened-in deck and enjoy the flowers and shrubs that enhance the home, as you observe horse drawn buggies passing by -- or recline in the large, lower level common room with Sky Angel and Cable TV.  Dessert and beverage of choice served each evening.

Award: 2008 Bed & Breakfast Innkeeper of the Year - Iowa Lodging Association

                                                        

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Where Delicious Gourmet Food is Served

With Courtesy, Generosity, and Hospitality

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Number of Rooms:  2

Private Bath: 1   Shared Bath: 1

 
"Secluded Serenity Room" (Private bath)
" Rose Garden Room"  (queen bed - shared bath)

 

Chocolates and  Bathrobes in Guest Rooms.

Internet access available.

 

 

"Secluded Serenity Room" (private bath)                                                                                                     "Rose Garden Room" (shared bath)

Room Rates:  $ 70.00-$ 110.00

Accepted Payment Methods:    Credit Cards, Cash, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Money Orders.

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Breakfast Menu

A full All-You-Can-Eat breakfast included.

Main Entree - Rolls - Fruit - Coffee

Entrees
Zucchini Quiche Especial
Gourmet Pancakes or Waffles
Ham and Eggs Brunch Braid
Breakfast Strata with Spinach & Gruyere
Stuffed French Toast
Ham, Bacon, or Sausage
 
 
Rolls and Breads
Cinnamon Rolls
Danish Delight
   Kaiser House Favorite Coffee (Cheese) Cake
                                                                           House Special Muffins
                                                                           Prize Streusel-filled Coffee Cake
                                                                               (All breads homemade fresh every morning)
 
Fruits                                                                                           
Grapes, Blueberries, Pineapple,      Cheesecake                                                           
Orange Slices, Juices,
Others in Season
 
Coffees
Starbucks
Many other gourmet varieties
All freshly ground and brewed
                                                              
                                                                                                                   Cheesecake
 
                           
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Nearby Attractions

Visit Kalona's many unique shops (quilts, crafts, antiques, gifts), Kalona Historical Village and Quilt Museum, Mennonite Museum and Archives, Twin County Dairy (Cheese Factory), Amish stores, or take a "Kalona Byways Tour" of the countryside.  This takes the scenic backroads with a guide explaining the world of the Amish who continue to flow with the seasons and live the simple, wholesome lives of our great-grandparents.  You'll see their homes, schools, farms and beautifully manicured gardens as you pass by.  
                        Tours:  April 15 - October 31
                                                                                Monday - Saturday  (Except Holidays)
                                                                                Register at Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce
                                                                                    (319-656-2660)
 

2008 Kalona Calendar of Events


 

Downtown Kalona Shop Hop                    March 4 - March 8

P. Buckley Moss Nat'l Convention

April 4 & 5 - Riverboat Casino & Golf Resort

Friday evening, 5 - 9 pm

Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm

Sat. evening dinner/dance/charity auction

Other activities include: special signings,

special exhibition of Pat's quilting pieces,

quilting demonstration, costume parade,

framing competition, introduction of

2 new prints, plus "Kalona print".

(Admission charged:tickets available at

The Village Shoppe)

FIREMAN'S PANCAKE BENEFIT
April 5 - Kalona Fire Station
Serving 6:00am - 1:00pm

ROTARY OMELET BREAKFAST

April 12- Kalona Methodist Church

Serving 6:30 - 11:00 am

SPRING DRAFT HORSE SALE
April 14 -15- Kalona Sales Barn

KALONA QUILT SHOW & SALE
April 24 - 26 - Kalona Community Center
April 24 - Early Bird entry 5 pm - 8 pm
April 25 - Friday 9 am - 7 pm
April 26 - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
(Admission Charged)

CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE
May 10

IOWA MENNONITE RELIEF SALE
May 30 - 31
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Iowa City, IA

KALONA VILLAGE ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE
June 6 - 7
Kalona Historical Village
(Admission)

KALONA DAYS CELEBRATION
June 20 - 21
Parade, Entertainment, Games, Races, Food Cookie & Pie Contests.                           

 

VINTAGE CAR SHOW

June 22- - 27

 

ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Tuesday, July 3 - evening

Shiloh Amphitheater

(Rain date:  July 4th)

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR
JULY 15 - 20

IOWA STATE FAIR
AUGUST 7 - 17 - Des Moines, IA

CRUISE NIGHT AT TUSCAN MOON
AUGUST 25 - 5:00 PM

KALONA FALL FESTIVAL
September 26 - 27
Kalona Historical Village - Hwy 22 East & 9th St.
Friday 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Old time demonstrations, crafts, homemade foods  Museums open.
(Admission charged)

FALL DRAFT HORSE SALE
Kalona Sales Barn - TBA

PLEASANTVIEW HOME BENEFIT SALE 

OCTOBER 24 - 25 Kalona Sales Barn

 "CHRISTMAS IN KALONA"
November 29 - December 1 Downtown Kalona
November 29- Evening Holiday Parade
November 29 - December 1- Christmas at the Village

 

YOTTY'S PEANUT DAYS

 Early December

 

MONTHLY EVENTS - KALONA SALES BARN
First Monday of Month - Horse Sale

Wednesday Morning - Sheep & Goat Sale

Thursday - Cattle  Sale

Exotic Animal & Special Sales -- Check with  Kalona Sales Barn    Phone 319-656-2222


 

  For more information, contact the Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce at 319-656-2660

E-Mail: chamber@kctc.net                www.kalonachamber.com

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Innkeeper - Ethel Bontrager

 
Single, energetic, fun-loving, Christian, retired nurse and award-winning chef, enjoys meeting people,entertaining, gourmet cooking, gardening, landscaping, and flowers. 
 
Speaks English, Spanish, and Pennsylvania Dutch. Her other interests include crafts, traveling, skiing, camping, and spending time with family and friends.  Very active with internationals.
 
 
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Phone:  (319) 656-2481 or (319) 936-6131

E-Mail:  ethelb@kctc.net

Website:  www.ibbg.com/ethelsbandb.htm

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1070 Hwy. 1, Kalona, IA

"In the heart of the friendly Amish Mennonite Community."

A map of 1070 SR-1, Kalona, IA 52247. Click to see the map on MSN Maps & Directions

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