The Winona Driftless Tour

June 4-7, 2026

This event is open only to the Schonesland Porsche Cub members. There is a maximum of twenty cars for this Tour.

The Driftless Region is a unique geological area spanning parts of Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, distinguished by its rugged terrain, deep river valleys, and breathtaking scenic byways, custom made for Porsches. Unlike the surrounding Midwest, which was flattened by glaciers during the last Ice Age, this region remained untouched, preserving its ancient limestone bluffs, winding streams, and karst topography. The Mississippi River cuts through the heart of the Driftless Area, adding to its scenic beauty and ecological diversity.

We will begin on Thursday morning at 8 AM with a brief drivers’ meeting at the Casey’s located just off Oralabor Rd at 2601 SE Creekview Dr, Ankeny. Our morning route will take us to lunch for a return visit at Gus and Tony’s in West Union, IA. After lunch, the roads to Winona get much more interesting, sweeping us into our home for three nights at the Plaza Hotel & Suites, 1025 HW61 East. To reserve your room you may call the hotel at 507-453-0303. Special rates and rooms will be available till 30 days prior to the event and after that date based on availble space only. Please book your rooms now to guarantee discounted rates.

You must give them our block code B544794. Are room rates are:

King: Thurs night - $145 plus tax, Fri & Sat night = $165 plus tax

Queen/Queen: Thurs night = $155 plus tax, Fri & Sat night = $175 plus tax

Thursday night’s dinner will be at Muddled Thyme in downtown Winona. https://www.muddledthyme.com/

Friday’s sensational tour will take us on a 220-mile drive all over SE Minnesota’s Driftless Region. Lunch will be at O’Neill’s Pizza & Pub in Elgin, MN. After returning to our hotel, we'll all meet for dinner just a couple miles down on County Road 17 at Signatures, located at the Bridges Golf Club. http://signatureswinona.com.

Saturday is all about discovering the Driftless Region's scenic higways in Southwestern Wisconsin. Leaving Winona, we'll jump across the mighty Mississippi for a 190-mile romp on great roads. Dinner that evening will be back in downtown Winona at the NOSH. https://noshscratchkitchen.com/ This farm-to-table restaurant, owned by local legend and Chef Greg Jaworski, will host us in a private room to make for a memorable dining experience. The cost of the dinner at $67 per person must be paid at the time of the registration.

Sunday morning marks the end of the organized tour, leaving everyone to return home on any route that their time will allow. A highly recommended morning stop would be to the Whelan Pie Shop in Whelan, MN. Just 30-40 minutes down the road from Winona, get a freshly-baked slice of pie and some ice cream before you trek on home.

Name	Status	Hometown
E Edward Bell	New	Clive, IA
Jeff David	New	Clive, IA
Skip Hammerman	New	Urbandale, IA
Daryl Metzger	New	Johnston, IA
Ben Nordman	New	Van Meter, IA
Larry Robertson	New	West Des Moines, IA
J Jen Scharff	New	Ankeny, IA
K Karl Schroeder	New	Des Moines, IA
Bryan Shiffler	New	Anken y, IA
Robert Timmerman	New	Otley, IA