You're engaged and you're starting to plan your wedding - you're probably thinking about your wedding dress, florals, your guest list and everything in between. But have you thought about your wedding venue and how they will play apart in your wedding day? The dedicated WaConDa Woods & Gardens team works hard to bring your wedding vision to life. Our mission is simple - to make your day stress-free, seamless, and an overall unforgettable day. Expert Guidance from Your Tour t

On the search for your perfect wedding venue? Be sure to ask some of these questions before you sign your contract! Kim Dyer Photography How many people does the ceremony/reception space accommodate? This is a very important question you'll want to ask. Depending on the number the space holds, will depend on how many guests you can invite. Are there hotels nearby? Do you have lots of out of town family? Be sure there is a hotel nearby to make it easier on your guests. Is the

Planning a bridal shower for the bride to be in your life and not sure where to start? We're here to help! Budget First and foremost, create a bridal shower budget. Traditionally, the host pays for the bridal shower. Be sure it's something you can afford, you know the bride will be extremely grateful no matter what. Date A bridal shower traditionally happens 2 months - 2 weeks before the wedding day. When nailing down a date, be sure to consult the bride so she can make sure

The Ervin Schoolhouse still stands over 100 years later in Union, NE . It has been given lots of love and is now used as the bridal suite at the wedding venue, WaConDa Woods & Gardens . Cass County Historical Museum History The Ervin Schoolhouse was originally built in the 1900's, and was part of both Nebraska City and Conestoga's school district. For nearly 100 years, it served many teachers and children. In 1992, it was decommissioned. It’s been extremely important to new o

Graduation for 2021 graduates is just around the corner! If you're feeling overwhelmed planning that grad party, don't worry! We've created the perfect checklist so you don't miss anything important. Here's a PDF downloadable copy for you to print: If you're searching for the perfect venue for your 2021 graduation party and would like to see what we offer, send us an email today: hello@wacondawoodsandgardens.com

Are you or someone you know expecting a bundle of joy soon and looking for the perfect place to have a baby shower? WaConDa Woods & Gardens would love to host you! We provide the tables, chairs, some decor upon request, and more! With a large venue like ours you and your friends and family can really spread out and enjoy yourselves. You can even walk the trails and take gorgeous photos amongst all the trees and greenery. For more information, fill out our contact form or ema

Looking for a beautiful place to have your graduation party this year? Look no further - we still have some dates left! Your graduation party at WaConDa Woods & Gardens would allow for lots of open space so guests can spread out and enjoy themselves. It would also include all our outdoor space and trails if guests want to explore the woods when they're there. Enjoy the historic Ervin schoolhouse as a great photo booth room, a room where guests can walk through to look at your

Sleigh bells ring are you listening in the lane snow is glistening. A beautiful sight we're happy tonight walking in a winter wonderland. - Winter Wonderland I bet that song is going to be stuck in your head for the rest of the day now. Sorry but we couldn't help ourselves! It goes perfectly with this picture we snapped on the drive into our venue. Isn't it beautiful?! Come take a look to see all the magic WaConDa Woods & Gardens has to offer. You can book a tour today by con

We are proud to announce that WaConDa Woods & Gardens has been selected as a 2021 winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, an award representing the highest-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families, and wedding guests on The Knot. A special thanks to our incredible team who works hard to help put on special events for our guests. We also want to thank all of YOU for all your support along the way. We wouldn't be able to do any of this without you. W

We had a BOOtackular time at our craft day this past weekend! We laughed, got to catch up with some good friends, enjoyed snacks and drinks, and had a great time as we created our very own craft pieces for our homes. Everyone did such an amazing job! There were several different craft options for everyone to choose from. Some painted their own welcome signs with interchangeable seasons, painted pumpkins, painted and created other little home decor pieces, while some just came

We have had nothing short of a fun time giving our garden lots of love over the past few months! From tilling to watering to weeding - it’s been an adventure for sure.. We can't wait to continue this tradition for years to come with all our loved ones, neighbors and anyone who comes to visit our whimsical venue! Ready, set, GROW! These peppers are thriving! The cutest little pumpkins, there are even ones that fit in the palms of our hands! Adorable! Working away in the garden

Business and the time you get to talk and bond with your co-workers can be scarce. That's why team building over breakfast is so great! Nothing pairs better with that first cup of coffee than conversing with your team. It is a great way to start off the day on the right foot! Why Team Building Team building brings everyone together and puts them on the same page. If you start the day with a breakfast meeting, the chances of the team working hard all day long is increased. - S

Meetings help your business run smoothly and are necessary to make sure your business keeps moving forward. However, business meetings that occur very frequently in the same office space may seem like they are not achieving much. You can change this by encouraging more engagement and focus from your team. It makes sense that keeping things interesting for your employees is key to keeping them engaged and excited to come to work. Thinking about meetings and how they affect you

WaConDa Woods & Gardens is more than just a wedding venue! We can host other events like your next off-site team building activity! Team building activities are a great way to connect with old friends, co-workers, and anyone else you are getting together with for a good time! They are guaranteed to give everyone a chance to have fun and get to know each other! Campfire Stories Create a set of “trigger words” and write them down on sticky notes. These can be things like “first

Our very first styled shoot was magical, beautiful, wonderful, and everything in between. We had so much fun collaborating with some of the best vendors to make this event one to remember. Watching everything come together was unbelievable. We couldn't have made it happen without all our wonderful vendors who put so much effort and love into our venue that day! A BIG thank you to all of them: Lagniappe Cinemas and Photography captured every moment of our styled shoot in a be