We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon at Calyx last weekend. We tried some yummy lavender treats and…read moredrinks, then joined Dean for a guided tour and lavender picking. The whole experience was relaxing, and the grounds were beautiful. I wish I was planning a wedding because this farm is perfect for one.

This used to be my husband's family in a little town in Iowa. The new owners have added a Lavender…read morefarm and several Airbnb's on the property. We brought three grandsons here to experience the farm that grandpa grew up on. They are big city kids and thoroughly enjoyed running free over the empty cornfields and lovely walking trails. The Lavender suite itself is lovely! High-end appliances fireplace, and fire pit However we came in March and it was pretty cold. I have some mobility problems. I don't use a wheelchair, but I have to have pretty easy access to shower and such. This place was perfect. They also have some tree houses that would be fun, but that would be difficult for me and this place. There's plenty large enough to sleep five or six. The grandkids said they wanna live here. That made me very happy because I was worried that they might be bored. There are no theme parks here. they loved exploring the woods and the frozen creeks along the walking trail. The hosts could not be more perfect. We were responsive. But left us to our family time!

Always looking to try new places, this one appeared on my radar. A small store front on main…read morestreet Mt. Vernon, it's a nice addition to the downtown. They have wine, antiques. Some local beers-in cans, and an assortment of snacks and salads. The ambiance is somewhat like walking into grandma's house. Comfortable and cozy. They do have a patio that was not an option on The day hi visited due to the weather and I understand they have a lower level available for events. The staff was friendly and helpful with a selection of their wines. I've liked their wines for some time, so no surprises there. A definite stop or go to place for an intimate evening with friends.

This is a wonderful winery to visit, I bought two bottles on the way out! If your in the are you…read moreshould definitely stop by!

We came in on a Wednesday. The doors were open. We sat at the bar, while listening to two managers…read moretalk at the bar , about staffing needs while on their laptops. We sat for 3-4 minutes before I asked if someone was a bartender. We were told the bar was not open till 3 pm by a manager, who was aloof, to us being there less than a foot away. Ok ay attention to who sits down in your establishment.

This place was so cool!!! I cannot wait to come back. Their drink menu was fun to explore for a…read moresmall get together.

This is a very nice place. Has a full blown kitchen to use with all the newest appliances. It was…read morevery clean. There were ample table and chairs out with more in the back room. The only thing is that being from Waterloo I wish it was closer. 10 minute drive. Not bad though.

From the owner: Venue 422 is the ideal event space for parties of 100 people or less. Great for wedding showers,…read morebaby showers, birthdays, graduations, retirement parties, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, meeting and family gatherings and holiday parties. We’re located in the downtown area in Hudson. Just minutes from Waterloo and Cedar Falls.

Kingston steakhouse is one of our regular go to for going out for dinner. The food is always great…read more They have a varied menu. The service has always been outstanding. When the weather provides it it's fun to sit outside taking the outdoors. The place is less than five minutes from our house so the nice thing is you know you're always gonna get a great meal and out standing service

We gave this place another chance and unfortunately were extremely disappointed again…read more The restaurant itself is beautiful, the service was good, and the drinks were well made. We tried the duck wontons -- they were okay but not my favorite. The French onion soup was good. However, they simply cannot cook a steak properly. I ordered the porterhouse medium rare and it came out raw and severely undercooked. The fat wasn't even rendered. The manager did remove it from the bill, which we appreciated, but the steak should never have been served in the first place. It felt like the expediter was asleep at the pass. It's frustrating because the restaurant has great potential -- the atmosphere is beautiful and the service staff does a good job -- but the kitchen clearly lacks standards and consistency. 1 out of 5. I would not recommend.

Really amazing spot.. I get to go to weddings in Eastern Iowa every now and again and I have been…read moresuper impressed with the wedding venues I have seen over there.. The Exchange might be the best I have ever seen over there! Great space, Top notch facilities, beautiful location.. This was a super amazing experience as a guest.

Booking The Exchange for our May 2024 wedding was the best decision we could have made! A quick 6…read moreminute drive to the casino, entertainment and lodging for our out of town guests was perfect! The Millers were the most accommodating and helpful people throughout the entire process! They are responsive, reasonable and dedicated to making your event perfect! I can't say enough great things about them! The place itself is clean, has all the details you could think of while also being blank canvas to decorate as you please! The lounges are HUGE and include full bathrooms. The guest bathrooms are spacious and have enough for large events with no lines! The ceremony space outside is beautiful! I would HIGHLY recommend this venue for any medium-large event! We had 140 people at our wedding and had plenty of room for a large dance floor and both a video guest book, Photo Booth and the buffet line. 10/10 I would choose them 100x over!

I stayed here on a work trip recently. The location is not great for nearby eateries within walking…read moredistance, but it is right off the highway for easy access. The hotel staff was friendly from check in to check out. The room was very spacious and the layout was really great! There is an entry way with a large closet on one side and large bathroom on the other. The bed faced the windows and there was a large desk behind the bed with plenty of space to spread out. King sized bed was comfortable. Large TV with smart streaming options and a mini bar area with coffee pot, microwave and mini-fridge. Water pressure was good, temperature nice and hot, towels fluffy and large enough to encircle a normal sized human. AC worked really well in the room and it was hot out so that was nice to come back to. I ordered coffee and breakfast my first morning which took longer than expected, but the food was tasty. Coffee left a lot to be desired.

Everyone is very friendly and hospitable. Wonderful large lobby for sitting and a restaurant. We…read moreplayed Play Nine with our son at a restaurant table later that evening. Played in the pool with our grandson in the afternoon. Our server was really friendly for dinner and the food was pretty good. Large grassy lawn for dogs out back. Very dog friendly. Although I would hope they would clean the poop for a $75 pet fee. So disappointing these hotels let us bring our pets and some people don't bother cleaning after their pets. It's so rude to the next dog owner. And to the establishment. I would raise the fee too. But then I would clean up after irresponsible dog owners so the next people don't have to risk stepping in it. Other than that it was the perfect stay. They really make you feel at home.

I attended a graduation party here and was incredibly impressed with the space. When we arrived to…read moreset up, the owner was cleaning up from the previous party which had only finished about 30 minutes earlier. Even though that was not much time, the space was very clean and he was very helpful. There is ample parking out front. The space is well lit and very comfortable. The bar area was stocked with ample amounts of soda, water, beer, and spirits. Honestly, I really don't know what else to say. This was a very cool, hip, trendy space to have any kind of function. If I ever needed to host an event, this would be up at the top of my list of places to check on.

From the owner: If you're looking for a place to have your wedding or graduation party, or even a little corporate…read moregetaway from the office, Shores Event Center is the place for you. We're a unique, historic meeting and performance space right between Coe and Mount Mercy. You can contact us for a tour, or better yet, book our Escape Room experience with some friends. Pop in for one of our concerts, improv nights, or performance events. Planning your wedding is hard. We at Shores Event Center understand that. That's why it's our job to make your wedding day as stress-free as possible. Look, it might be our space, but we know it's your event. That's why you can use any caterer you want. Any DJ, cake vendor, photographer. Because it's your day, not ours. Sure, we can help you find the right vendors that fit your style, but we will never force you to use our vendors, because we like working with everyone. Come check us out at ShoresEventCenter.com. We're a great place to make your memories.

Personally a great venue, until when waiting for a drink the bartender chose to ignore me and my…read morefriends for one other part of the bar for 40 minutes, completely ruined the otherwise pleasant experience just due to one bar worker. Lex was a completely unprofessional and acted like a child. Dissapointed.

The team here is amazing. We host corporate events from small (100) to large (300) here and always…read morehave great service! Everything is always clean, bar is well-stocked, communication is awesome. I've also attended many weddings here on top of hosting holiday parties and enjoyed each one very much. You pick the way you want it done and they will do everything they can to make it happen! I cannot say enough good things about the owners and as long as you are respectful of the venue and policies (not super restrictive) you will have a perfect event here!