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A rustic and country-style winery and banquet hall in Des Moines, Iowa, Summerset Winery is the ideal location for a unique wedding or private event. Their goal is to help you make magical memories, regardless of the month or season. The winery is conveniently located just outside of downtown Des Moines in Indianola.

Facilities and Capacity
With two banquet rooms, surrounding decks, and outdoor grounds, Summerset Winery is ideal for couples looking for a ceremony and reception venue that offers both indoor and uncovered outdoor spaces. With seating for up to 250 guests in the Grand Banquet Room and an optional vineyard cocktail location underneath a beautiful oak tree, Summerset Winery is a 12-acre vineyard with a large dance floor perfect for your reception. For you and your guests, The Inn at Summerset is located steps away from the winery and can sleep up to 26 people. The Inn at Summerset was originally built as a bed and breakfast, but is now available for a “whole house” rental that includes:

  • 10 bedrooms and seven bathrooms
  • One master bedroom with a whirlpool bath and shower and private balcony
  • Three suites with private baths
  • Two bedrooms with private baths
  • Four bedrooms with shared baths
  • Two fully functioning kitchens
  • Two living areas
  • Pool table
  • Bar
  • Outdoor hot tub
  • Tuscan garden and gazebo
  • Front and back porches

Services Offered
Couples are welcome to host any sized event at the winery, including engagement parties, bridal showers, ceremonies, and receptions. Summerset Winery provides setup and cleanup, as well as accommodations for those who request it. For event items, couples can choose to rent the following:

  • Event coordinator
  • Centerpieces
  • Tables and chairs
  • Chair covers
  • Decor
  • Linens

Other Services
Summerset Winery also allows couples access to the Grand Banquet Hall at 10:00 a.m. the morning of their event to decorate. For photographs, the couple will be able to access the grounds beginning at 10:00 a.m., as well. The venue also provides couples with eight hours of event time, including the ceremony and reception. For those who desire to host a bar, hard liquor needs to be purchased and served through a licensed bartending service while all wine and beer must be purchased through Summerset Winery.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,900

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Winery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Reviews of Summerset Winery

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Scott Sent on 06/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Summerset Winery

Summerset was an outstanding choice for our wedding venue. They were very easy and flexible to work with throughout the process. Haley the Event Coordinator did an outstanding job of planning and organizing our wedding. She was very communicative with us and our vendors. This allowed us to relax and enjoy our special day.
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Makenna Sent on 06/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding!!

We honestly couldn’t recommend Summerset Winery more!!! It was everything we dreamed of and our wedding day was so beautiful! The coordinators were friendly, flexible, and so enjoyable to work with. The barn patio and tent were perfect for our wedding and fit all of our guests (250+) comfortably! The INN on the property was the ideal place for our friends and family to stay and added a “weekend retreat” feel to everything!! Summerset Winery worked super hard to give our wedding every extra touch to be so beautiful! Booking with them was the best wedding planning choice we made… I know we’ll keep coming back to visit for many years!!!
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Jenny Sent on 09/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at Summerset was so kind and helpful with assisting us plan our September 10, 2016 wedding. We held both our ceremony and reception at the facility. Living in the Chicagoland area, my family went to look at the venue and, by there word, we booked even before my (now) husband and I even saw it. The staff changed hands pretty close to our wedding, however Anne was very professional and treated our questions as a priority.

We rented the Inn for our bridal party to stay at - and if it's in your budget, I would definitely recommend it. The Inn was a fantastic way for our bridal party to get to know one another and hang out the weekend of the wedding. What a blast.
The day before our wedding, the staff let us in to decorate the upstairs reception area, which was helpful so we weren't rushed the day of. When a storm rolled in right before our rehearsal, Summerset accommodated us on the first floor of the building.

Day of the wedding, we had nothing to worry about. Staff helped make sure all our vendors had everything they needed and they even assisted with some of the decor!

The vines were a perfect scene for our ceremony - and we couldn't have asked for a better day!

Thank you Summerset for making our wedding days the most beautiful and wonderful day of our lives.
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Suzanne Sent on 07/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Summerset Winery is not only an AWESOME winery w/a huge selection, it's also a fantastic place to have a fun, elegant and no stress wedding & party! Cindy, Kristin & Ron were delightful to work with! The setting is beyond beautiful and the wines are excellent! Even the non-wine drinkers had a great time! Thank you Summerset friends!
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User2178766 Sent on 06/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Summerset Winery was the perfect place to have our wedding! The staff was incredibly helpful and always willing to help. They are flexible with your needs and truly make your wedding experience great. No complaints!
Amanda and Jordan Dougherty
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Hope Sent on 01/13/2014
4.8 out of 5 rating
We were married at the winery in the late fall - the weather was a little chilly but the sun was out! The staff was very accommodating to us because I was dead set on having the ceremony outside. My family rented the house that is on the property and it made the whole weekend run so smoothly. It was great to be on at the location just in case something needed to be done or an issue came up. It was a struggle to decide on the ceremony time since it is a business and they were worried that strangers would be snooping in on our wedding.

Overall I LOVED the winery, I didn't want a traditional hotel ballroom like everyone else, this place was perfect!
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Gina Sent on 06/10/2017
4.7 out of 5 rating
We loved having Summerset Winery for our wedding reception in May 2017. Many people commented on the beauty of the location and we enjoyed their wine selection as well. They even had some little balconies off the reception hall from which some people enjoyed the fresh air and could see the stars as they came out. We also rented the Inn for the weekend and it provided us with a convenient location for the rehearsal dinner and place for some of the wedding party to get ready and chat. The Summerset were very responsive and answered our questions. They seemed to be going through a staff change when we were planning our wedding which lead to one miscommunication, but it was resolved in a satisfactory way and the new staff member was incredibly patient and willing to work around our crazy schedule (we were planning the wedding from D.C.). We originally wished for more time flexibility with the rental times and they were willing to accommodate but it did come at a price. All in all, we were extremely happy with our experience at Summerset and would recommend it to people who want a beautiful venue at a competitive price.
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User1979767 Sent on 12/21/2014
4.6 out of 5 rating
Lovely venue for a wedding ceremony/reception...regardless of the time of year. The winery is family owned and those on staff were very gracious and willing to assist with whatever items needed to be tackled. An additional bonus--great wine!!
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User1203979 Sent on 06/17/2013
4.6 out of 5 rating
Summerset Winery was the perfect venue for our wedding! Cindy, one of the staff members, was extremely helpful whenever we stopped out and was very patient with us. We did both the ceremony and the reception out there, which does cost you but it was worth every penny. They have many events out there so their schedule is a little tight in that manner, but other than that, if you're looking for a unique setting opposed to the traditional church and hotel ballroom, this place with create a memorable setting for saying "I do"!
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Sherry Sent on 10/28/2015
4.4 out of 5 rating
I had my bridal shower there and it was the perfect place to have it. And they were so nice.
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Summerset Winery frequently asked questions

The space offered by Summerset Winery for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Winery
Summerset Winery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Summerset Winery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Summerset Winery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
Summerset Winery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
Summerset Winery is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.
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