Photos: Five Oaks oasis boasts two cabins, acres of woodlands and a man-made lake
A red-brick lane follows the gentle curve of the lake and spills into a circular drive, revealing the 150- to 175-year-old stalwarts that give Five Oaks its name.

The eight-sided breakfast nook features etched glass panels by artist Steven Kersey that tell the story of the property. He roamed the grounds, took pictures of wildlife and native plants and then worked from his own sketches.
- CHRIS CHRISTEN/THE WORLD-HERALD, KURT A. KEELER
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Welcome to Five Oaks, a private sanctuary north of Council Bluffs.
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