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The Gathering Grounds
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    • HOME
    • WATERFRONT Venue
    • Intimate Weddings
    • AMENITIES
    • LODGING
    • TEAM
    • CONTACT
The Gathering Grounds
  • HOME
  • WATERFRONT Venue
  • Intimate Weddings
  • AMENITIES
  • LODGING
  • TEAM
  • CONTACT

Amentities

  The word “Gathering” means “a coming together of people for a social or festive purpose”, and that is exactly what The Gathering Grounds represents. It is a place where you can come and celebrate life, with the full expectation that you’ll walk away with great memories of weddings, anniversaries, business events, and special occasions of every kind.  We strive to offer one-of-a-kind amenities to make any celebration spectacular. 

Waterfront Barn Venue Amenities

Includes:

  • Something Borrowed Room brimming with table and room décor - free to use with any rental
  • 40 (72")  round tables
  • 20  (72")  rectangle tables
  • 400 platinum Chiavari chairs
  • Choice of white, black or ivory linens
  • Black, white and navy blue Poly napkins 
  • China table service. Including steamware and flatware for 350 guests
  • Black, gold or silver chargers
  • Two harvest tables
  • Three backdrops- Wooden panel, hexagon and grass wall
  • Happily Every After glow sign
  • Set and tear down  included 
  • State of the art AV system including  sound and LCD projector
  • Full-Service, double-sided bar with seating
  • The Gathering Grounds staff is present at all times to make your day seamless
  • 2 wait staff & 2 bartenders included in rental
  • Access to property for engagement photos - included with any reservation
  • Outdoor audio features can easily connect with playlists
  • Banquet Nook with coffee and dessert bars 
  • Prep Kitchen with separate outside access
  • Open Vendor Policy (with the exception of alcohol beverage) 
  • Endless photo opportunities   on the estate

  • CONTACT

The Gathering Grounds

2125 Iowa Highway 5, Bussey, Iowa 50044, United States

515-777-6848