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Events for November

For more information, call us: 402.873.8733 or 1.800.546.LIED (5433)

Thanksgiving Day Feast
November 27, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
A delectable buffet dinner in beautifully inspiring surroundings...that's the Grand Thanksgiving Buffet at Lied Lodge. Leave the details and the dishes to us. Reservations required; please call 402-873-8740. Click here for the full menu and pricing.
Birding Trails
Daily
One red-headed woodpecker. Two black-capped chickadees. Three American goldfinches. Take a walk at the Tree Adventure along the Tree House Trail and Exploratory Trail and enjoy the thousands of birds that live there. Trails are open daily. Email treeadventure @ arbordayfarm.org or call 402-873-8717.
Adventure Hike: Winter Woods
Saturdays, 1:00 PM
Be in on the secrets and surprises of the forest as it welcomes winter. With a true sense of fun, your guide leads an hour-long trek into the backwoods of Arbor Day Farm. Hot apple cider served along the trail. $5 per person, plus admission to the Tree Adventure. Reservations recommended. Private hikes available for booking any day of the week. Call 402-873-8717.
Group Outings
Daily
We're the place for corporate family days, family reunions, birthday parties, club outings and youth groups. Your day with nature can include the Tree Adventure, Discovery Ride, Adventure Hike, wine tasting, catered meals, campfire and s'mores. Now booking summer and fall events. Contact: tours@arborday farm.org or 402-873-8717.
Membership Weekend
November 7-9
Celebrate Membership Weekend at Lied Lodge and Arbor Day Farm. Arbor Day Foundation members and Tree Adventure™ annual passholders receive a special $89/night room rate at Lied Lodge, valid Nov. 7-9, 2008. Members and passholders are also invited to an afternoon of complementary activities at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure on Sunday, Nov. 9, with wine tasting from 1pm – 5pm and a bonfire, s'mores, and hot apple cider at 3pm. Regular Tree Adventure admission applies. Call 402-873-8733 for reservations and details.
Wine Lovers Escape at Lied Lodge
November 8
Enjoy an overnight stay at Lied Lodge plus a gourmet meal paired with wines rated 90+ by Wine & Spirits Magazine. Click here for menu and details.
Fall Flavors: Wine & Pie
November 15 and 16, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Take home good food, great wines, and inspiring ideas, just in time for those holiday dinners. Enjoy cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, food samples, and discounts on nearly everything in the gift shops. Featuring homemade pies from the Timber Dining Room at Lied Lodge and The Village Pie Maker.
Season of Discovery Day Trip Package
Daily
Be inspired by nature this winter! Your package includes: Tree Adventure admission, lunch or Sunday brunch at the Timber Dining Room, wine tasting and souvenir glass or hot spiced cider with a half-gallon of cider to take home, a 10% discount at the Tree Adventure gift shop (excludes books or food), and a tree seedling to plant as a lasting memory. Monday through Saturday - $27. Sunday - $33. Children 3 to 12, $15. Children 2 and under, free. Purchase your day trip passport at the Tree Adventure or Lied Lodge front desk. Call 402-873-8717.
Arbor Day Farm Wine Tastings
Daily
Last fall's harvest of red and white grapes has finished its delicious journey from vine to wine. Join us for Arbor Day Farm wine tasting of reds, whites and sweet fruits. Daily at the new Apple House Wine Tasting Room. Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at Lied Lodge. Take home a bottle or case.
Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
Friday and Saturday Evenings
Relax to the sounds of a horse-drawn carriage along the tranquil streets of historic Nebraska City. Rides depart Lied Lodge every Friday and Saturday evening. Reserve your ride at Lied Lodge Front Desk.
Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure
Daily
Enjoy nature's wonders along the Tree House Trail, visit the Woodland Pavilion and watch Trees in the Movies, see where 300,000 trees are grown in the Greenhouse and take one home! Open daily. Special group rates are available. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.

"When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and seeds of hope."
~Wangari Maathai, 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Recipient