The Gathering Barn is located in Williamsburg, Iowa and right along Interstate 80. With our spacious gathering room seating 500 guests, breathtaking sunsets, and peaceful farmland surrounding the barn, this venue will surely be the right fit for your event. Contact us to schedule your event. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Our 1850's rustic barn is the perfect place for a one-of-a-kind wedding. How I wish our ancestors could see the old barn and corn crib that we converted into an Event Center, Tasting Room and Winery. Hold your wedding in our 4000 square foot Event Center or at our outdoor wedding shelter surrounded by 3 acres of beautifully landscaped yard and towering trees. And savor our award-winning wines at your reception. Call to schedule a private tour and wine tasting anytime Monday through Saturday.

In 1972, 70-year-old Ben Vanderhook tore down old barns in Mahaska County and surrounding counties to create our beautiful barn, located a stone’s throw south of Oskaloosa, Iowa. The 3½ acre property includes a 147×46×60 Quonset hut barn, open fields as well as mature shade trees. Debbie’s Celebration Barn is one of the most extraordinary and romantic settings for a Midwest wedding or special event. The event space in the barn is spacious with many options for originality to fit your occasion. Both east and west ends of The Barn feature large double French doors which add to the charm as well as aid in cross ventilation on warmer summer evenings.

The Alta House Event Center is a hidden gem conveniently located off I-80 and 37 minutes East of Des Moines. Conveniently located near several hotels within minutes of your venue for your guests, overnight accommodations are also available right on site. We are surrounded by plenty of photo ops, such as our on-site pond, heavily wooded areas, the Thirty-acre park, open fields, and breathtaking sunsets as your backdrop. We have several packages available no matter your budget; we will find the right package for you. The most popular package is our "Wedding Weekend Package," providing full access for 48 hours, allowing you the freedom to host rehearsal, ceremony, reception, and even brunch the following morning, all in one convenient location. Day of Coordinator, Shuttle Bus Services, on-site accommodations, setup/teardown, linens, over 2000 decor options, and more! Our high standard of care is unwavering, and our passion for our couples shows through and through.

We have created a beautiful indoor space for your wedding celebration as well as an outdoor covered ceremony space. It's your choice, it's your day. For every wedding we host, we are here for support and promise to value and serve each and every one of you. We can't wait to celebrate with you. Photography: Ivory & Bliss, Torey Rhode Photography, Weddings by Carue & Emma Harm's Photography

Our Double Round Barn features an extraordinary domed ceiling, functional limestone fireplace and covered patio that was all created by a local craftsmen, this one-of-a-kind space is sure to wow your guests! Holds up to 300 guest and is great for weddings, banquets, and parties. The Timber Frame barn is bursting with rustic charm inside and out. It's a beautiful space for ceremonies and receptions with ample outdoor space on the wrap around deck overlooking our wooded acreage. Holds 150 guests. Three stone arches frame the Amphitheater ceremony space unlike any other. Surrounded by evergreens and framed by woodlands, a pond and a fountain, the Amphitheater will be the perfect setting and has terraced seating for up to 300 guests.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Iowa’s countryside. The sparkling white gambrel barn overlooks fields, timber and two ponds. Our temperature controlled Ballroom comfortably seats up to 320 guests, on the wooden farmhouse-tables and black cross-back chairs we provide. Every package includes ample day-before rehearsal AND decorating time, 6:00 am - midnight full access the day of, and time to return the day after to retrieve decor, rentals, food, personal times, and vehicles.

Why rush off? Turn your best day ever into your best weekend ever! Celebrating together for 4 days would be so much more fun! You’ll Love… 4 days/ 3 nights of mansion fun 40 friends & family stay & play all weekend full use of indoor basketball court exclusive use of the whole estate & venue decorate before & enjoy your day indoor & outdoor ceremony options choice of your own caterers Conrad mansion + carriage house venue = so much more fun! The Weekend Celebration Includes: Exclusive access to the charming Conrad Mansion for 40 friends and family to celebrate the weekend away, multiple spots for photos that will last a lifetime, tables and wedding chairs setup to your specifications, two beautiful dressing areas, ideal for pictures, professional parking lot with lights, Indoor bathrooms (wheelchair accessible), and a large bar area with refrigeration for drinks.