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  • WATERFRONT Venue
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  • CONTACT

Waterfront Barn Venue

Southern Iowa's Premier Wedding Venue

With a two-story fireplace, an open layout, plus views of the lake, The Waterfront Barn is the perfect backdrop to any event aesthetic. The impressive windows of The Waterfront Barn bring the outdoors in by providing tons of natural light and extensive views of the Gathering Grounds Estate. Soaring ceilings, extravagant chandeliers, and grand fireplace provide incredible ambiance for your ceremony or reception. The outdoor lakeside ceremony site showcases the exterior fireplace brick and delivers a unique wedding experience with custom made arbor. 

Highlights:

  • Accommodates 300+ Guests
  • Numerous Indoor And Outdoor Ceremony Sites
  • Outdoor Lakeside 
  • Lakeside Bar
  • Veranda
  • Glam Suite
  • Marrier's Room
  • Elevated Stage Area
  • Balcony And Mezzanine Lounge Area 

Waterfront Pricing

In Season(April-October)

Call for Holiday details

Mon., Tues., Wed. Or Thurs.

3,500

8AM-Midnight

Friday Or Sunday

6,000

8AM-Midnight

Platinum

12,800

Waterfront, Twin Lodge and Twin Venue Barn

Friday Noon- Sunday 2PM

Saturday

7,500

8AM-Midnight

Friday-Sunday

9,800

Friday Noon- Sunday 2PM

Gold

11,300

Waterfront and Twin Lodge OR Twin Venue 

Friday Noon-Sunday 2PM


Off Season(November-March)

Call for Holiday details

Mon., Tues., Wed. Or Thrus.

2,000

8AM-Midnight

Friday Or Sunday

4,500

8AM-Midnight

Platinum

11,800

Waterfront, Twin Lodge and Twin Venue

Friday Noon- Sunday 2PM

Saturday

6,000

8AM-Midnight

Friday-Sunday

8,300

Friday Noon- Sunday 2PM

Gold

10,300

Waterfront and Twin Lodge OR Twin Venue

Friday Noon- Sunday 2PM

The Waterfront Barn Features

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Waterfront Indoor

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Outdoor Lakeside

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Veranda

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Lakeview Bar

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Glam Suite

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Marrier's Room

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The Gathering Grounds

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

515-777-6848