Adair, Iowa · Family-run since 2015
Rooted in history.
Made for your forever.
Two restored barns, a country chapel and a log cabin retreat, all run by the Schafer family on land we've farmed for seven generations.
Some places are meant to be remembered.
In 2015 our two oldest kids got engaged within weeks of each other, and both wanted to get married on the farm. The old barn was turning 100 that year, so Tim restored it in time for their weddings.
We've been opening our gates to couples ever since. Every one of them carves their names into the barn wall before they leave. We like to think of it as one big family story, and yours gets to be part of it.
Three places to say I do.
Century Barn
A 1915 family barn with warm old wood, bistro lights and room for up to 200.
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Barn on the Hill
A 60×100 hall of tree-sized logs, its own bar and room for a big crowd.
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St. John's Chapel
A historic country church between our two barns. Seats 225.
Explore St. John's ChapelIt feels like family, because it is.
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One family, start to finish
Tim and Susan run these venues themselves. You'll be planning with the family, not a booking office.
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Architecture you can't fake
A barn raised in 1915 and a hall built from whole trees and custom steel. Your photos will look like nowhere else.
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Ceremony and reception, your way
Barn, lawn or church. Mix them however you like.
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Everybody stays close
Ten places to stay, from a Bridal Suite next to the barn to cottages and condos in town. Your people stay together all weekend.
What kind of day are you dreaming of?
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The intimate historic celebration
Old wood, bistro lights and your names carved into a 1915 barn.
Century Barn - 02
The grand countryside wedding
A big guest list under a hall of whole timber logs, with the bar right there.
Barn on the Hill - 03
The traditional chapel ceremony
Vows in a country church, then a short drive to your barn reception.
St. John's Chapel - 04
The whole weekend, together
Ten places to stay near the barns, from the Bridal Suite to a log cabin in the woods.
Where to Stay
100% recommend · 48 Facebook reviews
“Susan was so easy to work with and so accommodating. Our day was perfect and the ceremony was absolutely beautiful. Cole even went and grabbed his TV out of his house and hooked it up outside so people could watch the Iowa State vs. Iowa game.”
“Tim and Susan bent over backwards to provide everything we could have wanted, and came up with ideas I wouldn't have thought of myself. My wedding day was very relaxing and nearly stress-free because I knew everything would be taken care of.”
“The craftsmanship and creativity that went in to refurbishing the barn to bring it to the charming setting it now is, very well done.”
Book the whole weekend, not just a room.
- Middle River LodgeSleeps 10
- The Bridal SuiteSleeps 16
- Schafer LodgeSleeps 16+
- Schafer Guest HouseSleeps 12
Direct rates have a 2-night minimum, and the 4th night is free.
See every place to stayThree easy steps.
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Explore our spaces
Look through the venues, photos and packages to find the setting that fits.
See the venues - 2
Come take a tour
Walk the barns, the chapel and the places to stay with Susan. Bring your questions and your partner.
Request a tour - 3
Start planning
Pick your date and your venue, and we'll help you plan the rest.
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Let's make something beautiful together.
Your story deserves a setting you'll never forget.