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Lied Lodge, Timbers Restaurant Recognized As Best-In-Class
Lied Lodge named Nebraska’s best wedding venue, Timbers honored with Award of Excellence
LINCOLN, Nebraska (July 28, 2025) – There’s love in the air at Lied Lodge. The hotel located at Arbor Day Farm was named Nebraska’s Best Wedding Venue. The award from Nebraska Wedding Day Magazine honored Lied Lodge for its elite service and style.
“This recognition as Nebraska’s Best Wedding Venue is really a reflection of the incredible people working here at Lied Lodge. Couples come to us with a dream of their perfect day and our team pours their hearts into making it a reality. Their dedication, attention to detail, and genuine care are what set us apart,” said Brandon Schuster, Vice President of Arbor Day Farm. “The scenery makes Lied Lodge a beautiful venue, but it’s the people that make it a special place to say, ‘I do’.”
Lied Lodge is available for weddings of all sizes and features both indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions. Couples looking to host their special day at Lied Lodge can schedule a site visit during the week, between Tuesday and Friday. To set up an appointment, please call 402-873-8733 or request a quote online at arbordayfarm.org/weddings.
Timbers Restaurant in Lied Lodge was also recently recognized as best-in-class. Wine Spectator Magazine, one of the world’s leading authorities on wine, presented Timbers with an Award of Excellence for the second consecutive year. The Award of Excellence honors restaurants with at least 90 interesting wine selections, all meeting a high standard in quality and presentation.
The award-winning restaurant welcomed an award-winning chef earlier this year. Chef Garrett Kasper has debuted all-new breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and banquet menus that focus on utilizing sustainable ingredients and reducing food waste. Guests can make a reservation at Timbers Restaurant online or by calling 402-873-8740.
Lied Lodge and Timbers Restaurant are located at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City. Arbor Day Farm is managed by the Arbor Day Foundation and every stay supports the Foundation’s mission to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.
About the Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners. And this is only the beginning.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.
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