Fireside Wine & Music at Lied Lodge

Escape to Lied Lodge for a memorable getaway with the Fireside Wine & Music package, available Saturday evenings January 20 through February 24. Relax in the lobby with an Arbor Day Farm wine tasting while enjoying live music and savoring light hors d’oeuvres.

Make it a weekend with the Fireside Wine & Music Package, including an overnight stay at Lied Lodge and two tickets to the wine and music event. Reserve your stay now by calling 800-546-5433 or go online.

Want to enjoy the event without staying overnight? Tickets are sold separately for $10 per person. Call 800-546-5433 for more information.

Hues of the Orchard: A Wine & Painting Party at Apple House Market

Tap into your creative side and share a fun evening with friends at Hues of the Orchard: A Wine and Painting Party at the Apple House Market.

Over the course of the afternoon, you will transform a 16″x20″ blank canvas into your own unique work of art. All supplies and one glass of Arbor Day Farm wine is included; additional snacks & wine available for purchase. $35.00 per person and the artwork is yours to keep.

Registration ends Tuesday, February 7. Questions? Call 402-873-8710

Kids Cooking Class – Mini Winter Workshop

We make cooking fun! Teaching kids to cook can help them in the future. We want them to understand where their food comes from, taste new ingredients and learn basic technicques they can use over and over. We make this part of all our classes.

In our Kid’s Cooking Classes they’ll experiment with fun menus they can recreate at home! We always focus on working safely and clean in the kitchen, have fun and EAT! Classes are hands on.

December

28 – Mexican Fiesta – Burrito, Chips and Salsa and Cheese sauce

29 – Breakfast By Myself – Smoothie, Eggs and Peach & Ham Enchilada

30 – Pizza Party! – Pizza Dough, sauce, build your own pizza, dessert pizza

The Details

Classes are offered 10:30 AM – 12 PM for kids ages 10 – 14.

Cost is $25/class or all 3 for $60. Advanced registration required.

4 registrants needed to hold classes. Class sizes are limited.

Contact Jeanna @ 402-873-5850 or jeanna@bbwhisperingpines.com

Customizable private parties available for other dates or birthday celebrations.

All classes will always cover:

Proper Food Handling
Prepping food through teamwork
New and old fashioned cooking techniques
Etiquette/Table Manners

Brunch with Santa at Lied Lodge’s Timber Dining Room

One of Santa’s favorite stops is at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City. Bring your children (and their wish lists) for this holiday tradition and enjoy live Christmas tunes on our grand piano, along with very special “child friendly” Sunday Brunch Buffet selections in the Timber Dining Room.

Brunch with Santa is served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We’ll also be collecting canned food items for the Nebraska City Food Bank; all non-perishable items are welcome.

For brunch reservations, please call: 402-873-8740, or reserve a table online here.

Brunch with Santa at Lied Lodge’s Timber Dining Room

Brunch with Santa is served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We’ll also be collecting canned food items for the Nebraska City Food Bank; all non-perishable items are welcome.

For brunch reservations, please call: 402-873-8740, or reserve a table online here.

Oktoberfest Celebration at Arbor Day Farm

Nothing says fall quite like Oktoberfest, and you’re invited to share in the fun at Arbor Day Farm’s Historic Barns on Sunday, October 8, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Enjoy authentic German foods along with seasonal beers. Dance to polka music from the Sheelytown 4. Play horseshoes and other yard games and get in the fall season spirit.

Cover charge is $5 per person; Otoe County residents, show your ID and get in free of charge. Beer tickets available for purchase at the door for those age 21 and up.

Make it a getaway with the Oktoberfest Package at the all-new Lied Lodge, which includes admission to the Oktoberfest activities at the Historic Barns on Sunday afternoon, tickets for 12 beer tastings, unlimited food, and an overnight stay at Lied Lodge. Please call for pricing or to reserve: 800-546-5433.

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2016 Applejack Festival at Arbor Day Farm

Mark your calendar: Nebraska City’s annual Applejack Festival is Sept. 16-18, 2016. We invite you to join us in celebrating an abundant apple harvest!

At the Tree Adventure:
• Pick your own apples in the orchard.
• Climb aboard the Discovery Ride with a stop in the Preservation Orchard. Rides depart hourly, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Enjoy live music, bubble making, face painting, and wood carving demonstrations.
• Admission: $8 adults, $6 youth (ages 3-12). Discovery Ride tickets are an additional $5 per person.
• Open extended hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

At the Apple House Market:
• Shop for apples by the bag or bushel.
• Taste Arbor Day Farm wines.
• Select apple pies, caramel apples, fresh-pressed cider, and other fall season treats.
• Choose from assorted food truck fare in the back lawn area.
• Open extended hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

At the Historic Barns:
• Shop at the craft show, featuring 50+ booths of hand-crafted items. Open Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sample heirloom apples from the Preservation Orchard.
• Snack on apple pies, caramel apples, apple slushies, beer, wine, and more.

At Arbor Lodge Mansion:
• Tour the 52-room mansion of J. Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day.
• Find delicious fare at the food truck.
• Enjoy a Model A car show; Sept. 18 only, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.

At Lied Lodge:
• Savor a chef-inspired meal with sweeping views of Arbor Day Farm.
• Board the festival trolley between Arbor Day Farm venues, Steinhart Lodge parking lot, and Nebraska City High School Parking Lot.

Hoping to stay overnight at Lied Lodge? Rooms sell out quickly in the fall season, but please call our Reservations Team to check the latest availability: 800-546-5433.

Peach Pickin’ Party!

It is prime time peach picking, so we are having a Peach Pickin’ Party!

Join us Saturday for pick your own peaches, hay rack rides, live music, wine tastings, lunch from the kitchen and other delicious peach goodies in the Apple Barn! Pre-picked peaches will also be available for those who prefer not to pick.

Plus, face painting and a balloon artist for the kiddos!

There will also be select blackberries and bubble gum plums (they literally taste like a piece of bubble gum!) available for picking as well!

The weather looks perfect and so do the peaches, so we hope you can join us for a fun day at the Orchard!

There is a $2 per person admission for U-Pick and hay rack rides are included with admission. We will close the U-Pick entrance at 4:00pm to ensure adequate time for picking and returning before closing time at 5:00pm

**If you can’t make it Saturday: U-Pick will also be open starting Thursday (7/28) through Sunday (7/31).

Retail Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9am-5pm / Sunday: 11am-5pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Lied Lodge and Arbor Day Farm

Show Mom how much you care with a visit to Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City. Here are a few ways to make Mother’s Day memorable this year:

Enjoy a decadent Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13, served 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Timber Dining Room at Lied Lodge. Call 402-873-8740 for your reservation.
Take Mom on a nature hike filled with flowering trees and fresh air at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure and tour the 52-room historic mansion at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park. Spring Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission applies.
Soothe her spirit with a spa treatment at Lied Lodge. View the spa menu and request an appointment online. Call 800- 546-5433.

Grand Thanksgiving Buffet at Timber Dining Room at Lied Lodge & Conference Center

A delectable buffet dinner in beautifully inspiring surroundings… that’s the Grand Thanksgiving Buffet at Lied Lodge & Conference Center. Leave the details — and the dishes! — to us and enjoy a scrumptious holiday experience with your friends and family.

The Grand Thanksgiving Buffet is served Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11am to 2:30pm.

View the Lied Lodge Thanksgiving Menu and then call for your reservation: 800-546-5433.

Dinner and Song: Ian McFeron and Alisa Milner

Ian McFeron and Alisa Milner

Ian and Alisa are back again this year! The duo of singer/songwriter and fiddle player have a great dynamic. And, Ian’s brand new Acoustic Album has just recently been released, so we’ll be one of those with early access!

Ian McFeron started out in Seattle where his independent debut album was picked up by a major commercial radio station. Early hometown success drew McFeron into a full-time recording and touring career, and he has spent the last decade performing in the US and Europe, growing a loyal national audience and attracting media attention stretching across the Atlantic. His songwriting has been compared to Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams and John Lennon. He currently tours in support of his seventh studio album Time Will Take You, recorded in Nashville with Grammy nominated Producer/Guitarist Doug Lancio and members of Ryan Adams band The Cardinals.

McFeron will be joined on tour by fiddler, cellist, and harmony vocalist Alisa Milner. Milner grew up playing old-time Texas-style fiddle music, spending her youth competing in countless state and national fiddle competitions throughout the Northwestern United States. When she’s home, Milner continues to play in an old-time fiddle group along with her father and her two brothers.

“…McFeron is a fine singer and songwriter, an alt-folk/rock/Americana performer who strikes a cool balance between the mellow and the edgy.”
—Jim Beal, San Antonio Express-News Music Critic

Dinner and Song Details

Dinner service at 6:30 PM, music will follow
There are 22 seats available.
Advanced reservations are required by 3 PM, April 12.

Starter: Salad and Smoked Gouda Soup

Main Course: Almond crusted pork scallopini, roasted potoatoes and seasonal vegetables

Dessert: Wine Soaked Grape Cake

Meal $25 per person plus tax and gratuity (credit cards accepted)

40-45 minutes of music will follow dinner with $15 – $20 per person suggested donation to the artists.

Please call 402-873-5850 to RSVP if you would like to make a reservation specifically for this event.

Holiday Tea at Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast with Jenni Brant Ceramics

Invoke your holiday spirit with tea at Whispering Pines B&B in the glow of festive decor. Bring your appetite and indulge in tasty cakes, dainty sandwiches, and assorted sweets served with a variety of exquisite teas in one-of-a-kind handmade teacups from potter, Jenni Brant.

Saturday, December 13 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 14 12:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.

Event fee is $40 (plus tax) for one adult and includes unlimited tea, delectable treats, and your choice of a handmade teacup. Adult registration without a teacup is only $18 (food/beverage only). Youth under 12 are $10 (food/beverage only) or $30 with teacup.

Seating is limited; reserve your spots today. Call 402-217-0015 or email jeanna@bbwhisperingpines.com by December 1 to reserve seating. Make it a package and include it with an overnight stay! $5 savings on one event registration with an overnight stay at Whispering Pines B&B. Valid with overnight stays, December 12, 13, & 14. RESERVE ONLINE NOW.

For more information about potter, Jenni Brant, visit www.jennibrantceramics.com.

Holiday Tea At Whispering Pines B&B with Jenni Brant Ceramics

Saturday, December 13 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 14 12:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.

For more information about potter, Jenni Brant, visit www.jennibrantceramics.com.

Holiday Tea at Whispering Pines B&B with Jenni Brant Ceramics

Saturday, December 13 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 14 12:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.

For more information about potter, Jenni Brant, visit www.jennibrantceramics.com.

“A Taste of Argentina” at Lied Lodge

Make plans to join us on Saturday, Nov. 1, for A Taste of Argentina — an exclusive food, drink, and (optional) overnight stay package at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City.

A Taste of Argentina includes a decadent five-course dinner from Chef Thomas, each course expertly paired with a sustainably-produced wine from the South American country. Wine expert Evie Clercx from Vinos Del Sol Wineries will explore with you the rich flavors of this dynamic grape-growing region.

Choose two ways to enjoy A Taste of Argentina:

1) As an Overnight Getaway Package… which includes the five-course dinner & wine pairings on Nov. 1, 2014, plus an overnight stay at Lied Lodge that evening. Package price is $259 + tax & service charge. To reserve your Taste of Argentina package, please call 800-546-5433, or reserve it online now

2) As a wine + dinner (only) option, which is available for $75 + tax and service charge per person; reservations are required for this option. Please call 402-873-8740 to reserve.

Grand Thanksgiving Buffet at Lied Lodge

Leave the menu planning — and the clean-up! — to us and enjoy a scrumptious Thanksgiving Day Buffet with your friends and family in the Timber Dining Room at Lied Lodge.

The Grand Thanksgiving Buffet is served Thursday, Nov. 27, from 11am to 2:30pm.

View the menu & pricing here; then call for your dining reservation: 402-873-8740

The Best of Breakfast Cooking Class at Whispering Pines B&B

We’ll share our secrets and favorite recipes to get breakfast (or brunch) on the table for a crowd.

You’ll prepare our signature French baked pancakes and discuss the many options for toppings, learn the ease and varieties you can create with an egg frittata, and the many uses of granola and homemade breads. We’ll cover some fun fruit cutting techniques, how to prepare eggs and our favorite breakfast sauces.

Plating Peach Enchiladas

Whether treating yourself, your family or entertaining a group, eating breakfast like a King is the way to start the day! Limited Hands On/Demonstration.

Follow the Website link below for registration information.

Turn it into a culinary vacation and book your overnight stay here at the Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast.

Dinner and Song night featuring The Anatomy of Frank

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Post-pop quintet The Anatomy of Frank, who hail from the misty mountains of Virginia, quickly asserted themselves by touring expansively across North America within three months of their first performance in 2011. For two years they released nothing beyond an intriguing three-song EP entitled Relax, there’s nothing here but old pictures. In 2013 they stunned listeners around the world with their debut full-length, Pangaea, an enigmatic album that wanders from the carefree heights of pop to a moody, otherworldly realm of post-rock over the course of 53 minutes.

A growing curiosity began to form among fans concerning the band’s tour schedule, particularly over their concerts in remote places such as the west fjords of Iceland, interior Alaska, and small towns bordering the arctic in northern Canada. In January of 2014, the band made an announcement that took many by surprise: they are embarking on a project to record an album for every continent on earth. Furthermore, each “continent” album will be recorded on its respective continent, where the band will relocate for the recording process. This is a historic undertaking, as no band has ever attempted or accomplished this feat.

After a successful fundraising effort, The Anatomy of Frank have begun work on their upcoming album for North America. They return to the studio with producer Lance Brenner in Charlottesville, Virginia, and anticipate the album’s release in early 2015. Until then, the band’s tour schedule takes them across both North America and Europe.

Follow this link to watch a video or here to listen to the band.

Dinner and Song Details

Dinner service at 6:30 PM, music will follow
There are 18 seats available.
Advanced reservations are required by 3 PM, September 21

Starter: Salad and Puree of Butternut Squash and Leek Soup

Main Course: Almond crusted pork scallopini, roasted sweet potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Dessert: Apple Crisp

Meal $25 per person plus tax and gratuity (credit cards accepted)

40-45 minutes of music will follow dinner with $15 – $20 per person suggested donation to the artists.

Please call 402-873-5850 to RSVP if you would like to make a reservation specifically for this event.

For a full calendar of upcoming concerts, follow this link.

Friday Wine Night @ Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard

Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard will be hosting another event filled Friday Wine Night!

Join us for an evening full of wining, dining, and socializing! Spokes will be serving a mouthwatering selection of fire-grilled pizzas, while Red Delicious can entertain your ears with some fun and dance-ready music!

Before your feet hit the dance floor, enjoy a sunset hay rack ride around the Orchard and participate in a tradition as old as wine itself with our good ole’ fashioned GRAPE STOMP!

We hope you can join us for this fun evening at the Orchard!

Doors open at 6:30pm with music starting at 8pm.

Admission: $5

Kimmel Orchard Cherry Festival

On June 29-30, Kimmel Orchard will be hosting their annual Cherry Festival! This day will kick off at 9 AM and will be a great destination for you and your family.

Our U-Pick will be open and our cherry trees will be full of fresh produce ready to be picked by you and your family. Enjoy a nice hayrack ride to and from the orchard and explore our brand new Tree Dome nature trail while you are out there as well. This is a great way to gain the full experience of the orchard, and you’ll even see the 170-year-old Eastern Cottonwood tree!

Our Pollinator Playground will be open to all who come to Cherry Festival as well. This is a two playground set provides enough equipment for all age groups to come and enjoy!

The Kimmel Kitchen will be open to provide meals, snacks and beverages throughout the day.

Our bar will be open serving beer, wines and hard ciders as well. You will also be able to do wine and hard cider tastings to figure out your favorites to take home! All of the wines and hard ciders sold in the Apple Barn are made with the fruits that have been hand-picked right here at Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard!

A LIVE band will be here during the Cherry Festival to provide entertainment for our guests.

Costs of U-Pick are as follows:

Adults (13 & older): $5
Kids (4–12): $3
Kids (3 & under): Free
Seniors (62 & older): $3
Military (active or retired): $3

Father’s Day Brunch at Lied Lodge

Treat Dad to a delicious Father’s Day Brunch in the Timber Dining Room at Lied Lodge, served this Sunday, June 15, from 11am – 2pm.

The buffet is loaded with items that everyone loves, especially DADS — including prime rib, bacon-wrapped pork loin chop, buffalo wings, beer can chicken, potato skins, biscuits and gravy, sausage — and much more.

To make a reservation, please call the Timber Dining Room at 402-873-8740.

Delicious Debut: New Dinner Menu at Timber Dining Room, Lied Lodge

Executive Chef Thomas Mckinney-Stehr and the culinary team at Lied Lodge will unveil a new dinner menu on Wednesday, May 28, in the Timber Dining Room.

The new menu includes selections of short ribs and steaks to salmon and bowtie pasta — each choice artfully prepared and reflective of our emphasis on serving local, nature-inspired cuisine.

Be among the first to taste these delicious new menu items.

The Timber Dining Room is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For reservations: 402-873-8740.