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Pricing information

Ceremony
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$3,500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of April through October. These prices are available for the months of November through March.

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About

Just 45 miles south of Des Moines, The Twin Barns at the Gathering Grounds is a waterfront building in Bussey, Iowa. This unique space is great for rehearsal dinners, bridal parties and showers.

Facilities and Capacities

Are you searching for a building to hose your rehearsal dinners, bridal parties, showers and more? The Twin Barn capacity of 125 or less could be your perfect backdrop. The venue features white and soft gray interior colors with two vintage weathered barn siding accent areas perfect for small weddings. The custom full glass overhead door opens to additional covered patio seating with a spectacular view of the lake.

Twin Barn Amenities

  • Includes up to 20 tables
  • Polywood white folding chairs
  • Black, white or ivory linens
  • One photo opp
  • Two drink dispensers
  • Multiple indoor and outdoor ceremony sites
  • Portable sound system
  • Free wifi
  • Serving area with beverage cooler
  • Banquet Nook with wood grain wall accent
  • Automatic glass, overhead door
  • Small prep kitchen and bar
  • Free and Convenient Parking
  • Also available for stand-alone reservations such as birthday parties, showers and graduation parties

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

No

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

$5,000

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

$3,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Waterfront

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December
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The Twin Barns at The Gathering Grounds frequently asked questions

The Twin Barns at The Gathering Grounds includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
The Twin Barns at The Gathering Grounds includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Twin Barns at The Gathering Grounds includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by The Twin Barns at The Gathering Grounds for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Waterfront
The Twin Barns at The Gathering Grounds offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Twin Barns at The Gathering Grounds offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Twin Barns at The Gathering Grounds offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Pet Friendly
The Twin Barns at The Gathering Grounds offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables

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