Travel

Travel Note

Directions to the Ceremony and Reception

Saturday is the big day for the ceremony and reception party at The Pond! Below are directions: - Find intersection 390th Street & Hutchings Ave in Emerson, Iowa, 51533. - Head north on 390th Street less than a quarter of a mile. - Turn right onto a private gravel driveway. Follow the driveway about a quarter mile until you reach the pond. Trees will be on your left and crops on your right. - Coordinates to The Pond driveway are (41.062047, -95.441951). - See image above for reference of what the driveway looks like.

Flight

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha, Nebraska's airport (OMA), Eppley Airfield, is 3 miles from downtown Omaha. This is the closest major airport to fly into.

Hotel

Red Coach Inn & Suites

We have a block of rooms reserved here for guests. The hotel is about a 20 minute drive to The Pond. Please call the hotel directly to reserve your rooms. Mention you are booking for the "Anderson Paggen Wedding" for the discounted rate of $119.99 per night. The discounted rate is good for 3 nights (June 19th through June 21st).

Discount Code - Anderson Paggen Wedding

Travel Note

Campground Options

1. Boehner Pond Campground - Malvern, IA Distance: Approximately 7 miles from Emerson Amenities: 6 total sites with water and electricity hookups, pet-friendly Highlights: Fishable pond, steps away from the Wabash Trace Nature Trail for biking and walking, and plenty of shade 2. Viking Lake State Park – Stanton, IA Distance: Approximately 15 miles southeast of Emerson Amenities: Electric and water hookups, pet-friendly Highlights: Set around a 137-acre lake, this park offers fishing, hiking trails, and a peaceful natural environment. 3. Lake Manawa State Park – Council Bluffs, IA Distance: About 35 miles northwest of Emerson Amenities: Electric and non-electric sites, modern restrooms, showers Highlights: Features a 753-acre lake ideal for boating, fishing, and swimming, along with numerous trails and picnic areas .​ 4. Arrowhead Park – Neola, IA Distance: Approximately 40 miles north of Emerson Amenities: Full hookups, pet-friendly Highlights: Offers a serene setting with a lake, hiking trails, and opportunities for wildlife observation .​

Travel Note

Airbnb or VRBO Options

Feel free to check out home and apartment rentals on Airbnb.com or VRBO.com within Mavlern (13min), Red Oak (18min), Glenwood (22min), or Council Bluffs (45min) if you'd like! Listed is the time it takes to drive to The Pond from each town.