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Built 1915 · Restored 2015

Century Barn

The barn that started it all.

1628 280th St, Adair, IA 50002 · Directions

The weathered front of the Century Barn with its big doors open to a reception lit with string lights

A hundred years old, and still the heart of the farm.

Back in January 2015 our two oldest kids both got engaged, a few weeks apart, and both wanted to get married on the farm. The barn turned 100 that year. Tim had wanted to restore it for ages, and now he finally had a deadline.

That summer we hosted three family weddings in it. After that, it felt wrong to keep it to ourselves.

We kept it simple and rustic on purpose: the original wood, bistro lights, lace and burlap, and old family keepsakes on the walls. Before you leave, you carve your names and wedding date into the wall alongside every couple who came before you.

Guests
Up to 200
Ceremony
Indoor or outdoor site
Extra space
Room for a 40×100 tent
Overnight
3 sleeping areas included
Setup time
1 to 2 days before, depending on package

Room alongside the barn for a 40×100 tent if you need more space.

Couples' names and wedding dates carved into the weathered wood wall of the Century Barn

The names wall

Every couple carves their names and date into the barn. Yours stays as long as the barn does.

A tent set up on the lawn next to the Century Barn with golf cart shuttles parked out front

Inside or out

Have the ceremony on the grass with the farm behind you, or inside under the lights.

Bridesmaids help the bride with her dress in a wood-paneled bedroom

Stay the weekend

Three sleeping areas come with every package, so your people can stay right on the farm.

Packages

Two ways to book the barn.

Want something in between? Anything in Package 2 can be added to Package 1 à la carte.
Package 1$4,000per event

The barn, our tables and chairs, and a weekend on the farm.

Time: 1 day before to set up, 1 day after to clean up

  • Tables and chairs for ceremony and reception
  • Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner space
  • 3 sleeping areas for the event weekend
  • You bring paper products and trash bags and take your trash with you
  • $500 refundable security deposit
Ask about Package 1
Package 2$5,500per event

Everything in Package 1, plus staff and the details handled.

Time: 2 days before to set up, 1 day after to clean up

  • Everything in Package 1
  • Staff during your event for setup, clearing tables, errands and teardown
  • Shuttle from parking in our 6-seat golf cart (6-seat Ranger if it's wet)
  • Ice, paper towels, toilet paper and trash bags for the day
  • Pest control if needed and trash removal after
  • Power at an outdoor ceremony site
  • $500 refundable security deposit
Ask about Package 2

Just need one day?

8am to midnight. Great for showers, reunions and smaller parties.

Saturday
$2,500
Friday or Sunday
$2,000
Weekday
$1,500

Optional add-ons

Add any of these to Package 1 or a single day.

Staff for the day
$600
Extra day before + after
$500
Shuttle (golf cart + Ranger)
$500
Ice for the day
$300
Paper towels, TP, trash bags
$150
Pest control
$150
Trash removal
$100
Power at outdoor ceremony
$75
Gallery

Century Barn, up close.

Reception tables with white linens and candles seen from the Century Barn loft
The Century Barn after its 2015 restoration, in snow
Bride and bridesmaids in blush dresses in the Century Barn doorway
An American flag and string lights in the Century Barn loft
Vintage truck and pumpkins beside the weathered side of the Century Barn
Couple kissing under a big tree at sunset on the Schafer farm
Questions

Good to know.

How does alcohol work?

We work with a local nonprofit that holds the liquor license for the bar at the Century Barn. All alcohol on the property has to be bought through that license, so outside alcohol isn't allowed. Ask us for drink pricing.

Do we have to use certain caterers or vendors?

No. Bring the caterer, DJ and photographer you love. We're happy to share names we've enjoyed working with.

What do we need to bring?

With Package 1 you bring your own paper products and trash bags and take your trash with you. Package 2 covers those for you.

Is there a security deposit?

Yes, a $500 refundable deposit, due 30 days before your event.

Still deciding?

The Century Barn at dusk, its open doors glowing with reception lights

Come see Century Barn in person.

Tell us your date and guest count, and Susan will set up a time to walk you through it.

Schedule a TourCall