The 1868 Farmhouse

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Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

The 1868 Farmhouse is a gorgeous wedding venue nestled in the Iowa countryside, just 15 minutes outside of Ames and 45 minutes from Des Moines. Our weekend rental is three days long and includes access to the space from Friday 1PM-Sunday 1PM. Enjoy plenty of setup time, a gorgeous space to host your rehearsal dinner, multiple ceremony locations, a gorgeous reception hall and finally, a place to host a farewell breakfast or brunch for your guests. All rentals include custom-built farmhouse tables, wooden cross back chairs, customized layout planning, setup and teardown, getting ready suites, overnight accommodations, two bartenders, tableware, linens, multiple ceremony locations, AV system, two bartenders, shuttle service rental and more!

Seated guest capacity

  • 300

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1411 160th St, Boone, IA 50036

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Reception Hall

The perfect space to host your guests for a cocktail hour, wedding reception and to dance the night away!

Large, climate-controlled reception hall.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$6500/weekend rental rate

Available services that can be provided by The 1868 Farmhouse

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Transportation
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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