Live Music on the Terrace

Start your Arbor Day Weekend celebration right with live (complimentary) music by Evans & Moore on the terrace at Lied Lodge. Pop-up bar and light appetizers available for purchase.

Make it a getaway with an overnight stay and you’ll have the perfect weekend retreat. Reserve your stay online or by calling 402-873-8733.

 

Arbor Day Yoga on the Hazelnut Lawn

Start your Arbor Day Sunday on the Hazelnut Lawn (located on the north side of Lied Lodge) with complimentary yoga. Enjoy fresh air with a view of the orchard. All skill levels are welcome. Certified yoga instructor, Christina Sage, will lead two sessions:

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. — adults only
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. — family-friendly

Arbor Day Dinner at the Woodland Grove

It’s a delicious way to celebrate Arbor Day Weekend! Join us for a magical evening of Arbor Day-inspired dishes in the beautiful setting of the Woodland Grove. A four-course, family style menu paired with a wine or beverage, is being artfully crafted by our Timbers culinary team to delight your taste buds and pay homage to trees.

Dinner is $150 per person. And each ticket purchase will plant a tree in our nation’s forests. Purchase tickets here. Space is limited for this 21 and older event. Tax and gratuity included in ticket price.

Make it a getaway at Lied Lodge by calling 800-546-5433 or booking online.

Life on the Farm at Arbor Lodge

This special display will highlight the day-to-day activities on the Morton Farm. What crops did hey raise? Did they have animals? Who were the farm hands and household help? What flowers and tree were planted on the property? Learn more about the Morton Family Farm through first-hand accounts, letters, journal entries, and photographs.

The display is included as part of the regular Arbor Lodge admission and self-guided tour. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Arbor Lodge is CLOSED ON MONDAYS.

Arbor Day Weekend Celebration

Celebrate the tree planter’s holiday right here where it all began at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City! All across this 260-acre campus, opportunities abound to play, learn, taste, and shop, all in celebration of trees.

Check back for updates on scheduled activities.

 

Go here to learn more about other Arbor Day events happening throughout Nebraska City. Activities include a parade, Bloody Mary competition, Arbor Day run & walk, and more!

Celebrate Arbor Day Display at Arbor Lodge

Learn about the history and home of Arbor Day at the place where it all began! Dive into the history of this special event and see how its impact has grown since its founding in 1872. Discover how the Morton family celebrated each year through family journal entries.

The display is included as part of the regular Arbor Lodge admission and self-guided tour.  Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Arbor Lodge is CLOSED ON MONDAYS.

Farm & Forest Dinner

It’s a delicious way to celebrate Arbor Day Weekend! Join us for a magical evening of Arbor Day-inspired dishes in the beautiful setting of Lied Lodge. A four-course, prix fixe menu is being artfully crafted by our Timbers Executive Chef to delight your taste buds and pay homage to trees.

The Farm & Forest Dinner is $95 per person. And each ticket purchase will plant a tree in our nation’s forests. Purchase tickets here. Space is limited for this 21 and older event. Tax and gratuity included in ticket price. Ticket purchases available through April 24.

Make it a getaway at Lied Lodge with a special rate for Farm & Forest diners. Call 800-546-5433 to book.

Farm & Forest Dinner Menu

Course 1

Fire-Kissed Asparagus

cabernet-poached egg, pumpkin seed orange gremolata, pickled pepper, smoked honey gastric

Blood Orange Spritz

 

Course II

Wild Mushroom Soup en Croûte

Jameson, peppercorn cheddar puff pastry

Saro Hard Cider

 

Course III

Guinness Short Rib

stout-braised beef short rib, rosemary fruit chutney, mashed parsnip, confit of carrot

Arbor Day Farm Chambourcin

 

Course IV

Orchard Cake

upside-down-style apple and black plum, hazelnut crumble, cinnamon whipped cream

Terra D’oro Zinfandel Port

Guided Orchard Tours

Get a firsthand look at the Arbor Day Farm orchards and learn what’s happening behind the scenes throughout the year. Our orchards manager will talk about the variety of fruit trees growing on the farm and the importance of pollination, pruning, and more. It’s a great way to celebrate the tree planter’s holiday and learn what’s involved in managing a commercial orchard.

Available Saturday at 10am and 3pm, and Sunday at 2pm.

Meet at the depot area near the Tree Adventure. Activity is free and happens rain or shine.

It’s Arbor Day!

Celebrate Arbor Day with Free Admission to Arbor Lodge Mansion.

Celebrate the tree planter’s holiday right here where it all began at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City. The fun begins on Arbor Day, April 28, with FREE ADMISSION to Arbor Lodge Mansion.

Then join us for a weekend filled with playtime in the trees, hands-on activities, orchard tours, and more across the farm. Event questions? Learn more here or call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.

Round out your weekend at Lied Lodge. Nature-inspired guest rooms, indoor pool, award-winning restaurant, and on-site spa. For availability and reservations, call 800-546-5433 or reserve online.

Arbor Day Weekend Celebration

Celebrate the tree planter’s holiday right here where it all began at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City! All across this 260-acre campus, opportunities abound to play, learn, taste, and shop, all in celebration of trees.

At the Tree Adventure:

  • Explore the tree canopy as you make your way from treehouse to treehouse at the one-of-a-kind Treetop Village.®
  • Hike wooded trails, sail through the air on the ZipKrooz, and climb a giant spider web.
  • Become a Junior Arborist! Learn about trees and do fun and educational nature activities to earn your very own Arbor Day Farm Junior Arborist patch. Great for kids ages 5-12.
  • Board the Discovery Ride for a backwoods tour of Arbor Day Farm (available Friday-Sunday). Additional ticket purchase required.
  • Go tree climbing on Friday and Saturday from 10am-4pm (weather permitting).
  • Experience a guided orchard tour with our orchards manager. Available Saturday at 10am and 3pm and on Sunday 2pm.
  • Take part in interactive activities including tree ring art, tangram puzzles, and cork crafts and then learn how trees talk to one another. Available Saturday 10am- 4pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm. We’ll also have face painting (additional fee).

Most activities are included with your Tree Adventure admission. The guided orchard tour and Jr. Arborist program are free and do not require Tree Adventure admission.

 

At Arbor Lodge Mansion:

  • Explore the 52-room mansion and learn about the history of Arbor Day. Enjoy free admission on Arbor Day, April 28.
  • Get a peek into spring planting on the Morton Farm and view vintage post cards of Arbor Lodge.
  • See the Women of Arbor Lodge display in a recently opened area of the mansion.
  • Tour the park grounds, experience the whispering bench, view historic trees, and visit the Carriage House.
  • Check out the Antique Auto Display on Sunday from 11am to 3pm.

No park entry fee is required. Purchase tickets to explore the Mansion here.

 

At the Apple House Market:

Come check out the beautiful Apple House Market! Sip (or gulp!) Arbor Day Farm apple cider and shop for jams, jellies, salsa, honey, pies, AND TREES. Enjoy a glass or tasting of Arbor Day Farm wine or try a seasonal SARO hard cider made from Arbor Day Farm apples. You can also grab a delicious bite of barbecue at Porter’s, located inside the Apple House Market. And be sure to check out the viewing room to learn about the history of the farm and how tree shipping, apple growing, and cider pressing happen and are powered by solar power.

 

At Lied Lodge:
Relax, retreat, and gather together at Lied Lodge with beautiful, nature-inspired guest rooms, an indoor pool, chef-inspired cuisine at Timbers, and on-site spa. For availability and reservations, go online or call 800-546-5433.

Also, join us Saturday evening for the Farm and Forest Dinner featuring a four-course, prix fixe (and Arbor Day-inspired) menu that has been artfully crafted by our Timbers culinary team. Details coming soon!

 

Go here to learn more about other Arbor Day events happening throughout Nebraska City. Activities include a parade, Bloody Mary competition, Arbor Day run & walk, and more!