GIRLS' GETAWAY!

Quilters, Scrapbookers & Shopping Weekend

January 29–31, 2027 | 3 Days • 2 Nights

Cedar Rapids & Historic Amana Colonies, Casino & Made in Iowa Artisan Market

Calling all quilters, scrapbookers, shoppers, and girlfriends!

Grab your girlfriends, pack your creativity, and join Dash Getaways Travel Tours & Gift Shoppe for a fun-filled weekend of fabulous fabric, scrapbooking treasures, shopping, delicious food, and unforgettable memories! And don't worry — you don't need a special crafting hobby, like quilting or scrapbooking, to absolutely love this weekend! There's plenty for everyone to enjoy, from fabulous shopping, exploring the Amana Colony Village, Casino fun to the Made in Iowa Artisan Market on Sunday!

Whether you're passionate about quilting, love creating beautiful scrapbook pages, or simply enjoy shopping and spending time with friends, this weekend has something special for everyone!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29

Let the Girls' Getaway Begin!

Climb aboard our comfortable luxury motorcoach as we depart Plymouth, Indiana, with an additional pickup in South Bend. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey to Cedar Rapids, Iowa!

We'll make convenient rest and meal stops along the way before arriving at our hotel, our home away from home for the next two nights.

After settling in, enjoy an evening of fun with an optional visit to the brand-new Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center, scheduled to open November 19, 2026!

Try your luck at the slots, explore the exciting entertainment complex, or simply enjoy the atmosphere. Not interested in the casino? No problem! Enjoy a relaxing evening at the hotel.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2027

A Quilter's & Scrapbooker's Dream Day!

Today is all about YOU and your favorite hobbies!

SCRAPBOOKERS — GET READY FOR SCRAPMANIA!

13,600 SQUARE FEET OF SCRAPBOOKING PARADISE!

Get ready for a scrapbooker's dream come true! We'll take our creative Dashers to the incredible Scrapmania in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where an amazing 13,600 square feet of scrapbooking, card-making, and crafting treasures await!

Explore spacious aisles filled with an extraordinary selection of beautiful papers, albums, stamps, dies, stencils, embellishments, inks, tools, and must-have supplies from many of your favorite crafting brands.

Whether you're a seasoned scrapbooker, passionate card maker, or just discovering the joy of paper crafting, you'll find aisle after aisle of inspiration!

EXCLUSIVE DASH GETAWAYS BONUS — A $50-VALUE SWAG BAG!

Every scrapbooker joining our group will receive a special $50-value swag bag, compliments of Scrapmania!

You'll have plenty of time to shop, explore, and discover creative treasures, plus the opportunity to enjoy lunch on your own at one of the nearby restaurants.

Bring your shopping list, your girlfriends, and your creativity — you're going to love this place!

QUILTERS — IT'S FABRIC HEAVEN!

While our scrapbookers enjoy Scrapmania, our quilters will head to the beautiful Amana Colonies for two fabulous fabric-shopping destinations!

First Stop: Fern Hill Gifts & Quilts — South Amana

Step into three floors filled with beautiful fabrics, handmade quilts, antiques, home décor, gifts, and unique treasures. With more than 5,000 bolts of fabric, it's a quilter's paradise!

Second Stop: Heritage Designs Quilting & Needlework — Main Amana

Located in a beautifully restored historic granary dating back to 1895, Heritage Designs is a quilter's dream destination, featuring nearly 4,000 bolts of fabrics! Discover beautiful batiks, reproduction fabrics, contemporary prints, quilt kits, patterns, books, notions, embroidery supplies, and hundreds of inspiring sample pieces.

Recognized as one of North America's Top 10 Quilt Shops by Quilt Sampler magazine in 2009, Heritage Designs is a must-visit destination for quilting enthusiasts!

EXCLUSIVE DASHERS DISCOUNT!

Heritage Designs is offering our Dash Getaways travelers a special 10% storewide discount during our visit!

After shopping, enjoy lunch on your own and free time exploring the charming shops and boutiques of historic Main Amana.

AFTERNOON — EVERYONE EXPLORES AMANA!

We'll return to Scrapmania to pick up our scrapbookers and bring them to Main Amana, where they'll join our quilters for late-afternoon shopping and exploring!

Discover charming specialty shops, locally made products, unique gifts, and the old-world atmosphere of this historic German-American community.

EVENING — A FABULOUS FAMILY-STYLE DINNER!

Tonight, everyone comes together for a delicious, traditional German-American dinner at The Ronneburg Restaurant, compliments of Dash Getaways!

Enjoy a hearty family-style feast featuring:

• Two delicious entrées plus Spätzle (Broasted Chicken & Jager Schnitzel)

• Six traditional sides and accompaniments (Green Beans & Ham, Hot Sauerkraut, Gravy, Fried Potatoes, Cottage Cheese & Cole Slaw)

• Fresh bread and homestyle favorites

• Your choice from two delicious pie selections (Chocolate Cream or Dutch Apple)

• An included nonalcoholic beverage (Tea, Lemonade & Coffee)

Best of all, the entrées and sides are served family-style with refills available, so come hungry!

It's a wonderful way to end our day of shopping, creativity, laughter, and friendship!

SATURDAY NIGHT — OPTIONAL CASINO EXCURSION!

The fun doesn't have to end after dinner!

After returning to Cedar Rapids, travelers who would like a little extra evening excitement can join our optional Saturday night excursion to the brand-new Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center!

Enjoy gaming, entertainment, and the exciting atmosphere of Cedar Rapids' newest casino destination. Whether you're feeling lucky or simply want to enjoy a fun night out with your girlfriends, it's another opportunity to make wonderful memories!

Prefer a quiet evening? Relax and unwind at our hotel.

Casino visits are optional, and transportation will be provided.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31

One More Shopping Adventure Before Heading Home!

After enjoying our complimentary hot breakfast at the hotel, we'll visit the Made in Iowa Winter Market at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center!

Enjoy browsing an exciting assortment of 150 vendors specializing in handcrafted gifts, artisan creations, specialty foods, home décor, and unique products made by talented Iowa vendors.

It's the perfect opportunity for some last-minute shopping and maybe a little something special for yourself!

We'll then board our luxury motorcoach for our return journey to Indiana, making convenient stops along the way.

YOUR GIRLS' GETAWAY INCLUDES

• Goodie Bags with Snacks (for everyone) and reusable Dash Getaways water bottle to be refilled throughout the trip (for new multi day travelers). Veteran Dashers please bring your Dash Bottle to be refilled. 

• Round-trip transportation aboard a luxury motorcoach w/ restroom on board.

• Two nights of comfortable hotel accommodations

• 2 Hot Breakfasts at hotel

• Visits to Scrapmania, Fern Hill Gifts & Quilts, Heritage Designs, Amana Village & Shoppes, Made in Iowa Artisan Market

• Exclusive $50-value Scrapmania swag bag for participating scrapbookers

• Exclusive 10% discount at Heritage Designs for Dashers

• Free time shopping and exploring historic Amana

• Delicious German-American family-style dinner at The Ronneburg Restaurant, including entrées, sides, pie, and nonalcoholic beverage

• Entry into the Made in Iowa Winter Market

• Optional Friday and Saturday evening excursions to Cedar Crossing Casino (Friday evening Casino will be determined by arrival at hotel in Cedar Rapids)

• Driver and tour director gratuities

Two nights, three days, endless shopping, and plenty of girlfriend fun!

DASH GETAWAYS TRAVEL TOURS & GIFT SHOPPE

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201 Water Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 

574-800-9202

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