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.

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!

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!

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.

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 had my Son / Daughter-in-law wedding there and they did an outstanding job. The venue was…read moregorgeous and well taken care of. we were very happy with the Wedding and Reception

Came here for a mystery dinner. It was a great place. Beautiful venue for a wedding or event…read more The staff was friendly and the facility was accommodating with lots of roo. I give them extra kudos for plenty of rest rooms.

I am a wedding photographer local to the area and I LOVE when my couples book Prairie Links! The…read morespace is beautiful & the staff is amazing! Cannot recommend enough.

Note: this review is for the banquet and event services portion of Centennial Oaks -- not the golf…read morecourse or pro shop. We held our wedding reception in the reception hall of Centennial Oaks this October. Though the primary event planner left to take a job about 5 months before our event, the general manager (John) was in contact with us shortly after to assure our reception would go off without a hitch. The size is nice and the room configuration can be switched around to accommodate anywhere from 50-300 guests. There is a nice view from 2 different sets of glass doors looking out to the course. We were allowed access to the space the day before to decorate, and John was on hand to answer last minute questions including table set up, tear down, and serving guidelines. About 105 people attended our reception and it never seemed overly crowded. The buffet lines for dinner were fast moving, and Centennial Oaks provided staff to dismiss tables. For our tasting, Centennial Oaks staff worked with us to arrange a time that fit with our schedule. They were conscious of our budget, provided great suggestions, and were happy to alter our appetizer order as the size of the reception grew. We found the price to be fair, it fit our budget perfectly, and the guarantee cost for liquor and food was reasonable. Staff the night of the reception were very friendly and quick to respond. Several of our guests commented on how surprised they were at the cost of drinks we did not host -- much less than they expected, which was nice to hear. Cons: -We did not receive a proper seating chart and table information until four days before the reception. This caused a bit of a hassle as we had to re-do seating charts based on a number we had been provided earlier in the summer. -At times, the management was difficult to reach and answers to relatively easy questions seemed to take longer. -We received a refund check and when attempting to deposit it, realized the club had not signed the check; thus the bank would not accept it. D'oh! We have yet to receive a response from management about sending a new check. Pros (finish on a positive note): -Fair and reasonable pricing. -Appetizers were excellent. -Easy to work with via email contact. -Staff assisted with tear-down at end of the night, leaving less for family members to take care of. -Great guidelines for decorations -- we were allowed to hang some hand-made decorations from the ceiling and set-up of the reception was a breeze. -Great space that didn't break the bank, way less than other reception sites we priced in the Waverly and Cedar Falls area!

Really cool venue, it looks like it could have been a skating rink at one time. The main area is a…read morevery large open room and the arches create a visual separation from seating booths and the bar area. The venue was really easy to find and has a generous sized private parking lot. It was a very clean facility, even the restrooms were not overlooked. And though it may seem small from the outside, it comfortably accommodated a rather large wedding reception. There is a second bar and seating area elevated behind the booths that wasn't used, but I can see how this is a great venue for larger parties. The staff working at the facility were all really friendly and efficient, and the bartender was heavy handed with the alcohol when mixing drinks great experience for this out of town guest!

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.