Took a tour and fell in love. This venue has everything to accommodate any event. It's a cozy,…read morecharming facility that's rustic in the most perfect way. I was impressed with how clean it was and it definitely gives a new meaning to a down-home country feel. The hosts Justin and Dane sealed the deal for me. They helped me envision my dream wedding. Thank you, you too. Can't wait to get hitched at the end of 2022. Won't be the last time you see me. You're going to make my family reunion the best by far!

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.

The Waterloo Elk's Lodge is available for anyone to host an event in the facility whether you are a…read moremember or not. The staff can assist you to make things happen without membership. This is an historic building that has been available in the community for many years. It has recently undergone total renovation with up-to-date and lovely furnishings and decor. The building is also 100% wheelchair or handicap accessible from the parking lot entrance onto all building levels of which there are five. There are a variety of room sizes available to choose from so you won't be a small group in a huge room, everything is quite versatile. If you can imagine it, the staff at the Waterloo Elk's Lodge can help make it happen for you or your group. We have hosted &/or attended a wide range of events in the building through the years. From small intimate family gatherings, wedding receptions, scout ceremonies, graduation receptions, bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, committee and luncheon meetings, political rallies and dinners, fundraisers, HS proms, sports banquets, gala events, class reunions, celebration of life events, funeral dinners, wine tastings, Christmas parties. Any event is guaranteed to be enjoyable. We have never been disappointed. You will find the management team is delightful to work with. The chef and kitchen staff are extremely knowledgeable and do a wonderful job with meal service. We have never been disappointed with our food. The wait Staff are Personable and accommodating. The bartenders can make any kind of drink you want from the stock on hand. Each room is nicely appointed, but you are welcome to bring your own decorations and accessories, if you wish. So if you have an event coming up that you need to host in the community consider The Waterloo Elk's Lodge. If you can imagine or dream it, the staff can help you make it a memorable event in your budget large or small at the Elk's Lodge hall.

While the building is beautiful and most of the staff were great, the bartender and "security" were…read moreincredibly rude to the bride and entire bridal party. They spent A LOT of money to have their wedding there and were disrespectful all night and made everyone feel uncomfortable. The bartender refused to prioritize the bridal party for drinks, halting them from being able to take photos in a timely manner. They asked for a ton of money to only have one bartender on staff for a very large group of people, so there was a significant line for drinks all night. The security guard was creepily checking out the women all night while at the same time being incredibly rude and unprofessional. We had actual police officers in attendance as guests, and even they couldn't believe how Paul Blart was acting. He was overheard asking the bartender "when is this thing over, I don't get why these things last this long." When the bridal party went to do a check to collect the rest of their belongings before leaving for the night, he stated a bunch of them were "fooling around" in the basement. Someone who clearly has never been invited to a party or a wedding in their life should not be tasked with this. Not to mention he gets paid $300 to be there. Even pacing up on the stage staring everyone down while we ate dinner. You would think he would be more concerned with waiting by the entrance to ensure there weren't people going to be drinking and driving (his job) instead of ogling the women and treating/questioning all the guests, pulling them out from the dance floor to interrogate them like a wanna be cop. Pay 7k to this place if you want to be treated poorly and your guests to be treated poorly on the most important day of your life.

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!

Try the pork tenderloin - you won't regret it. Best one I've had since moving back to Iowa a year…read moreago. It's also delicious the next day, which is great because it's a big sandwich and I would never be able to eat it all in one sitting. Their fish is haddock, which is amazing. My husband is pretty picky when it comes to fish and chips, but said theirs is a definite "order again." We made the mistake of ordering the onion rings as an appetizer. I say "mistake" because they were fresh, hand-breaded, and so delicious we couldn't stop eating them. The order was huge and we pretty much filled up on them. ‍ Another couple that was there ordered pizza. It looked amazing as well - something to try next time if I can convince myself not to order the tenderloin.

Excellent choice for take out if you are in the area! Friendly staff very helpful! Quick service-…read moreOnly 15 minutes for a call in order! I showed up early so I could sit and relax at the bar, and was surprised when the food was ready 5 minutes early! Highly recommend the tenderloin! Pizza is excellent as well! If you have the opportunity to dine here or get take out, do yourself a favor and try them out!

Really lovely place. I've visited the gardens once but every Mother's Day weekend they have a…read moreplant sale. Pretty good selection. One year I picked up a lot of used clay pots for only a buck a piece. This year, they gave you a DIY tissue paper flower with every purchase. We used ours for Mother's Day decorations. Very friendly staff, too.

It's like walking around someone's backyard. For calling itself an arboretum, you'd think there'd…read morebe more trees, but it's mostly just lawn, next to a highway and corn fields.

I stayed at Weis Mansion B&B during Con-Quest, and it made the whole trip better. The house itself…read moreis beautiful and full of historic charm, the accommodations were clean and comfortable, and the hosts went out of their way to make me feel welcome. The architecture is breathtaking and the details that have been put into every room make you feel like you're stepping back in time. If you are looking for a stay with more warmth and personality than a standard hotel, this is the place. Thank you to Chris and Kelly for the wonderful experience.

Highly recommend staying here! It is so comfortable and relaxing. The rooms are perfect, and the…read morehosts are exceptional. We really enjoyed our visit and just wish we could have stayed longer. It is very hard to come by fantastic customer service these days but Kelly and Chris have it mastered. It felt like staying with old friends.

Great atmosphere and the flatbreads and pretzel bites are . Haven't had a beer I didn't like…read more Honestly my favorite brewery in the area!

We've visited here often and love it. The atmosphere is nice and the outdoor patio space is great…read more Always friendly staff and delicious beers. A must-stop when in town.

I had my wedding reception here and Felica was the one to help me along the way. She is an amazing…read morecoordinator with patients of steel. The facility itself is beautiful with so many options. Also Felica was able to help me in choosing a photographer and DJ, even to hair dresser. Enough can not be said about Felica and her dedication to her job, she not only helped me with the details, but she set up tables, table cloths, moved things along. She did so much more by her own hand than i expected. The food was amazing, we had chicken and steak. We did have some technical issues but Felica was quick to ease my mind after it was all over. If you are looking for the best place in town to have you celebration the Pipac is the place for you and your guests.

We had my mom's 80th birthday party at the 1850 Homestead and it was perfect! Michelle was easy to…read morework with and so helpful. If you are looking for a place to have a birthday party, a reunion, a work party, a celebration of life celebration or any type of event this is the perfect place. The refurbished barn is beautiful. The outside setting is beautiful. They also have an air bnb on site which looks awesome. I can not say enough great things about the 1850 Homestead. It is AMAZING!

Opens in August, looks like it will be a nice place to hold events great stand of corn next to it…read morefor a backdrop... Classic barn interior housed in a modern shell to maintain climate control year round. We have an event booked for mid August.