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!

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!

My daughter got married there a few years ago and it was beautiful! The staff did an amazing job…read moreat getting the venue prepared for the event and made it extra special for our family. We also ordered some wine from the wine room and it was excellent! I highly recommend!

My family and I stopped at Wooden Wheel on our way through Iowa and were pleasantly surprised. The…read moreindoor space is rustic but modern, and the wine selection is vast. The tasting we had featured both reds and whites. Some I enjoyed, others weren't for me, but I was able to find great wines to take back for my husband and for my mother. The tasting was presented by one of the owners, and he had a vast knowledge of winemaking and also some great stories! I was not impressed by the labeling, but this seems to be very common among small local wineries. For me, the presentation of a wine bottle is important not only for gifting but when you are enjoying a bottle for yourself. The Vineyard also has a small gift shop with wine related items, some of which were rather unique. On the tour, I was surprised to see thick plastic containers for fermenting the wine rather than the traditional barrels. I learned more than I expected to about a process I know fairly well. Overall, this was a nice local vineyard with some good options. I can't say that I would necessarily drive there just to visit, but it's a nice stop on a ride through rural Iowa.

Our son and daughter-in-law held their wedding here and it was fantastic. The planning staff where…read morecaring, energetic, flexible and professional. The day-of staff where courteous, friendly, and dedicated to making the day as special as possible. The staff felt like old friends as soon as we met and made the day special. The accommodations are beautiful and well kept. We enjoyed the barn and the bin. The scenery, a country barn and bin on a lake in the country, absolutely breath-taking views. There was nothing we needed for, they had it all and did it all. Absolutely recommend The Barn at Fairview Acres for weddings.

An amazing venue for any event! The Barn is run by the most incredible team! I've been a part of…read moremany events and they are always run at the highest efficiency and every detail is thought of!

Updated rating & added picture of prime rib. Beth and her crew are fantastic, you won't regret a…read moretrip to the Old Library.

Just so much fun to eat between the library stacks in the REAL old library building. They have a…read moreshort menu. Take a look online for items that are only available one to two days a week. PS; After meeting with owner, i found out tbey are really dedicated to their success! The midday we came, the house was packed (even every bar stool, too). GO! Make some memories!

Wow...what can I say about this place. Andria the property manager was amazing to work with the…read moreentire time through our event. She was available.for questions before hand and all throughout the day of the party too. We needed extra table and chairs last minute and she was happy to accommodate with linens as well. Prices were very reasonable and loved that we could have our own foods brought in to our liking. Thank you for the great venue and memories that we will cherish forever.

Want to get away from it all? Try Cedar River Ranch. It is a secluded yet convenient locations with…read morebeautiful woods, rustic and extremely clean cabins. You can grill out and roast marshmallows. Very nice hiking trails to Cedar River outlooks. Lots of outdoor games and playgrounds, nine square game, very nice basketball goals. We highly recommend this resort.

From the owner: Located in the rustic countryside of SE Iowa, Cedar River Ranch Resort and Events Center is the…read moreperfect spot for your dream event! Hold your wedding outdoors or inside one of our newly updated event venues. With flexible options for indoor/outdoor spaces, onsite catering options, cabins for you and your party, and our attentive staff, you can host all of your events in one location—bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, indoor and outdoor weddings and receptions. Looking for a spot to host a reunion or company picnic? We can host those too!

This place is great small town Iowa. It is a former closed down school that they have converted…read moreinto a ball room and party hall. They took the old school gym and converted it. The old basketball court area is the dance floor area and the wood flooring is in good shape. They also have a lot of seating off the wood floor to hold a bunch of people. The bar is fully stocked, has two tvs and a popcorn maker.