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Pricing

The pricing below includes the facility you choose for 16.5 hours on your date.

To check on availability and/or to schedule a tour please contact our Sales Department at 319-800-9212, or you can schedule a tour by clicking HERE

To check on availability and/or to schedule a tour please contact our Sales Department for more information at 319-800-9212.

You can schedule a time for a tour immediately by clicking HERE and choosing the time that works for you.

Double Round

Price
January – April

Sunday:   $3000

Friday:   $4500

Saturday:   $5500

May – August

Sunday:   $4000

Friday:   $5500

Saturday:   $6500

September – October

Sunday:   $4500

Friday:   $6000

Saturday:   $7000

November – December

Sunday:   $4000

Friday:   $5500

Saturday:   $6500

What’s Included
  • Elegant oblong barn built to accommodate 300 guests
  • Functional floor to ceiling limestone fireplace
  • Covered Patio overlooking woodlands
  • Private room to prepare for your event and store personal items
  • Extraordinary domed ceiling covered with locally sourced live edge lumber
  • Permanent dance floor
  • Full Catering Kitchen
  • Storage areas for decor
  • Discreet access to kitchen from paved driveway
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Wireless Internet
  • Robust heating and cooling systems to keep your guests comfortable in any weather
  • Use and setup of tables and chairs
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Timber Frame

Price
January – April

Sunday:   $2000

Friday:   $3000

Saturday:   $4000

May – August

Sunday:   $2500

Friday:   $3500

Saturday:   $4500

September – October

Sunday:   $3000

Friday:   $4000

Saturday:   $5000

November – December

Sunday:   $2500

Friday:   $3500

Saturday:   $4500

What’s Included
  • Rustic Raised Monitor Barn built to accommodate 150 guests
  • Loft providing beautiful views of the main floor
  • Private room to prepare for your event and store personal items​
  • Wrap Around Deck overlooking our wooded acreage
  • Salvaged beam rafters and a ceiling covered with locally sourced live edge lumber
  • Permanent dance floor
  • Full Catering Kitchen
  • Storage area for decor
  • Discreet access to kitchen and storage areas from paved driveway
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Wireless Internet
  • Robust heating and cooling systems to keep your guests comfortable in any weather
  • Use and setup of tables and chairs​
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Amphitheater

Outdoor Ceremony Space

Available for rent in conjunction with rental of the Timber Frame or the Double Round

$900

What’s Included
  • Terraced seating for up to 300 guests with chairs and set-up included
  • Three stone arches frame a ceremony space unlike any other
  • Brick pavers and limestone stairs help keep guests from sinking into wet grass during ceremonies
  • Surrounded by lush evergreens creating an intimate setting for your ceremony
  • A pond, fountain and woodlands create a picturesque backdrop for wedding ceremonies
  • Outdoor sound system for ceremonies
  • Staff on site
  • Rental is for an exclusive 3-hour period in conjunction with an event at the Double Round or Timber Frame
  • 1 hour of rehearsal included the day before
  • Podium, shepherds hooks, and white fan back chairs included

Please note: Our pricing is subject to change on holidays or holiday weekends, as well as in conjunction with local events.

Whole Site

Price
January – April

Sunday:   $4500

Friday:   $7000

Saturday:   $9000

May – August

Sunday:   $6000

Friday:   $8500

Saturday:   $10500

September – October

Sunday:   $7000

Friday:   $9500

Saturday:   $11500

November – December

Sunday:   $6000

Friday:   $8500

Saturday:   $10500

What’s Included
  • Capacity can exceed 300
  • Timber Frame barn, Double Round barn AND Outdoor Amphitheater
  • On-site parking
  • Doors open at 8am and doors close at 12:30am
  • 5ft round guest tables with mahogany chairs
  • 8ft banquet tables
  • 2 free edge tables (4ft x 8ft)
  • 2 tall harvest tables (3.5ft x 4.5ft)
  • Low harvest table (4.5ft x 6ft)
  • Wooden cocktail tables
  • Rental on Friday includes 4 hours of early set up on Thursday
  • Staff on site
  • Fireplace
  • Stained glass window
  • 6 beverage dispensers
  • 3 bars with drink coolers (You bring bar service of your choice)
  • Catering kitchens (You bring food/catering of your choice)
  • Built-in dance floor
  • 2 wedding party suites
  • Covered patio and a porch
  • Built-in sound system with auxiliary cable & cordless microphone
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Amenities Included for All Events

Regardless of what type of event you hold at The Celebration Farm or which space you choose, you will enjoy the following perks:

  • Convenient location on Highway One between Iowa City and Solon
  • Planning meeting with our Director of Guest Experience
  • Freedom to choose any vendors you like for your event
  • Ability to purchase and serve alcohol at your cost
  • Paved Parking for each barn
  • Information about hotels that offer Free Shuttle Service
  • Fully Integrated sound system for ceremonies, speeches, ambient music or entertainment
  • Free decor and a variety of tables available for your use
  • A quick Uber trip from the Iowa City entertainment district for post-event activities
  • Linens, dishes, glassware and silverware available for rent, in packages or à la carte
  • Celebration Farm staff member onsite during your event to answer facility related questions

Alcohol Options

Option 1

The caterer/vendor is in charge of alcohol. The caterer/vendor will be serving only beer and wine and/or will be serving a full bar. The license and insurance is to be provided by the caterer/vendor. The caterer/vendor is responsible to list The Celebration Farm, LLC as an additional insured and will make sure to use our address (4696 Robin Woods Lane NE, Iowa City Iowa 52240) for the insurance/license.

Option 2

The group will be handling the bar and will be serving only beer and wine products. They will choose their own bartenders. The group will need Host Liquor Liability insurance. The group is responsible to list The Celebration Farm, LLC as an additional insured and will make sure to use our address (4696 Robin Woods Lane NE, Iowa City Iowa 52240) for the insurance.

Option 3

The group will be handling the bar and will be serving hard alcohol. They will choose their own bartenders. The group will need a liquor license and Dram shop insurance. The group is responsible to list The Celebration Farm, LLC as an additional insured and will make sure to use our address (4696 Robin Woods Lane NE, Iowa City Iowa 52240) for the insurance/license.

Amenities

Room Flip

  • One staff member to assist in reshuffle
  • A group is responsible for helping The Celebration Farm staff member with reshuffle
  • Available in both the Timber Frame and Double Round

Free Decor

This decor is free to use
  • Wooden Chargers
  • Square Mirrors
  • Votive Candles (square and cylinder)
  • Vases (square, cylinder, or mason jar)
  • Bird cage (for cards or extra décor)
  • Cupcake stands x 2
  • Wooden slabs
  • Round mirrors
  • Cylinder vases
  • Votive candles
  • Birdcage for cards
  • Cupcake stands x2
  • Beverage dispensers
  • Wired table number stands

Rental Dishes

Item
Price
Item
Price
10-Piece Place Setting
$8.00
Water Glass
$0.90
5-Piece Place Setting
$4.00
Wine Glass
$0.90
Large Plate (10")
$0.85
Rocks Glass
$0.85
Small Plate (7")
$0.85
Mason Jar
$0.85
Silverware Set (4 Pieces)
$2.50
Coffee Cup
$0.85
Fork, Knife, or Spoon
$0.70
Champagne Flute
$1.00

Rental Linens

Table linens and skirts are available to rent in: White, Black, or Ivory. Napkins are available to rent in: white, ivory, black, navy, burgundy, gold, red, forest green, and chocolate brown. When renting any of our linens, CF staff will fold, place, and remove the linens.
Item
Price
85" x 85" (for 5' round tables)
$8
52" x 114" (for 8' banquet tables)
$8
21' Skirt
$30.00
Napkin
$0.75

Miscellaneous Rental Items

Other Rental Items

Item
Price
Large Screen 10ft tall x 12ft wide
$150
Fire in the fireplace
$150
Stage Sections 3ft by 8ft (6 sections max)
$75.00

Frequently Asked Questions

You choose the venue and ceremony location you like. You see everything that is included in your rental and the only additional fees are our linens and dishes.
It is 25% down of the venue fee to save the date. 50% is due 5 months before your event. The last 25% is due 1 month before your event.
We do not do any refunds but we do allow you to change your date one time for free. If you move your date to a higher priced date you will have to pay the difference of the two dates.
You will have a planning meeting with us at least 2 months before your event. That way our staff will know exactly how to set the space. When you walk in all the chairs, tables, linens, etc. will be set how you want.
Yes, any of your guests can leave their cars overnight and pick them up the next day before 12pm.
We will have a staff member on site the whole day. All you have to do is take out your own items at the end of the night.
Yes! We have a beautiful outdoor amphitheater that can seat up to 300 people and is surrounded by trees and a pond.
No there are no venue taxes, gratuities, or damage deposits.
That depends on the month, but on average people book a year or more in advance.
You can call (319)-800-9212 or visit our website, thecelebrationfarm.com, and follow our scheduling link to book a tour on your own time.
We have a 2 paved parking lots with plenty of lighting. We also have heating, air conditioning, and a very large ceiling fan. We have a catering kitchen with a double door refrigerator, deep freezer, oven, plenty of counter space, and drive up access to the kitchen. We have bar tops that are movable and a sound system with a wireless microphone.
Yes, there are 3 hotels that offer free shuttling to and from our venue when you reserve a room block with them.
You get the space from 8am–12:30am. Friday rentals have 4hrs of early set up/rehearsal on Thursday. If you have rented the Amphitheater on Saturday or Sunday you can rehearse for 1hr the day before within 8am–12pm.
You can bring in any vendors you would like too! You can also bring in your own food and beverage if you would like to.

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Claudia Armstrong

Director, Sales & Operations

Employee Scheduling & Facilities Maintenance
Claudia has grown her position through the years and now manages all facility, grounds, events and staff needs. She started in 2014 and fell in love with creating a “wow” experience for guests. It’s clear to see when Claudia interacts with staff and guests that she wants the day to be everything they expect it to be and more.
She also has a passion for nature and preserving and enhancing the beautiful spaces of The Celebration Farm. She is from Solon, Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020.
Claudia is detail oriented, collaborative, and tries to bring out the best in others. When she is not at The Celebration Farm, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking with her dog, and playing games on her computer.
What is your favorite part about events?

“Whether it is a wedding, corporate event or celebration of life I strive to make the event happen the way they want and need and feel like I can make any event successful, this is what drives me.”

“My favorite part of events is to see groups bring elements of themselves to the space and truly create an environment that is tailored to them.”
Phone: 319-800-9212
Email Claudia

Pam Cavey

Director of Guest Experience

Event Coordination & Meetings

Pam has worked in different capacities at The Celebration Farm since the doors opened in 2011. It is clear when you meet her that she has a passion to make sure your event is unique and created to your desires. She loves to help you create a celebration that will be easy to manage but also speak to what you like and what you want.

As a project manager for 28 years prior to her current role, she brings organizational skills and a love of documentation that will help make your day run smoothly without a need for questions and decisions during your celebration.

Pam is personable, organized, and loves to get to know the groups she works with to help them have their day their way. Outside of working at The Celebration Farm, she loves spending time with her family (husband, 4 adult kids, and 6 grandkids).

What is your favorite part about events?

“Whether it is a wedding, corporate event or celebration of life I strive to make the event happen the way they want and need and feel like I can make any event successful, this is what drives me.”

“Whether it is a wedding, corporate event or celebration of life I strive to make the event happen the way they want and need and feel like I can make any event successful, this is what drives me.”

Phone: 319-499-8285

Email Pam