Iowa's AMANA Colonies were a group of seven villages located in Iowa that were founded by German Pietists in the mid-19th century. The AMANA Colonies were established as a communal society, with all property and goods held in common by the members of the society. The colonies were self-sufficient, with their own schools, churches, and businesses. The AMANA Colonies were a successful example of communal living, and the villages still exist today as a tourist destination.