I attended a work event at the Nature Lodge today. The room we used was able to access a very large…read moregroup (over 50) comfortably. Large windows brought in plenty of natural light. There was a large rolling rack for coats by the door. The entrance was welcoming with large seasonal planter. Parking was convenient and seemed to manage our group. Forgot to take pictures but will add some next time I am there.

Whether you are planning your wedding, reception, reunion, graduation, corporate event or any other…read moregatherings. Knotty Pine Venue possesses the perfect mixture of country, all while offering you a private and modern accommodations! The owners were able to recommend a variety of vendors - catering, DJ, Desserts and security. Nice size venue for the wedding/reception we attended. Large round tables were provided and easily fit the 200 guest of the wedding. They also provided banquet tables.

I was a day of coordinator for a wedding here in April. The venue was beautiful and set up…read moreperfectly with lots of space for the head table, guests, DJ, food, dance, cake table, snack table, gift table, and bar. There were spacious lounge rooms for groom groomsmen and bride and bridal parties with lots of mirrors and private bathrooms!! Perfect for everyone to get ready in all at once and leave all there stuff safely throughout the day. I did not stop hearing comments from the guests all day about how cute the bathrooms were. There was full changing tables, very family friendly. The lighting was the best I have seen at a venue. There was tons of natural light, the photographer thanks you! When it got dark the lights were beautiful but also actually lit the place up so we weren't sitting in a cave! It was beautiful inside and out, lots of places outside to do pictures. The parking lot is massive and there is easy pull up drop off access for limo or grandparent drop offs. The kitchen is spotless and practical with its own entrance. The owner Dorisa, her husband, and all of the staff were impeccable. I did not meet them until the big day during our first crisis (non existent keg) and they went above and beyond to help. The owners and staff were always present, never difficult to find, and ready to do whatever it took to make the day go off without a hitch. Throughout the whole day I was constantly seeing Dorisa, her husband, and all the staff go above and beyond expectations helping where it was needed, not just required. Overall I was incredibly impressed. It felt like we were being hosted by a family in their gigantic beautiful venue home than renting a space from a business. I don't think it can get much better than that! I strongly recommend this venue to anyone and everyone! Thank you!!!

Our daughter's wedding and reception was at Happy Apple Celebrations and we can't stop raving about…read morethe perfect weekend! The new owners, Ryan and Sara went above and beyond to provide a beautiful venue with so many amenities!! Many perks included with the rental of the venue,like lights, centerpieces, bar service, full kitchen, flexibility with vendor options, a nice bride's room and a spacious man cave for the guys! The grounds are lovely, too! Near the metro but out in the country with so much green space! Check it out!

This venue is absolutely beautiful, the outside area is gorgeous and perfect for weddings. The bar…read moreand bartenders are phenomenal and hold great conversation. Will recommend to others

Aloft thought they could save money by not building any walls between the bathroom and the beds…read more... in a hotel room with 2 beds. And then put a huge mirror up to make sure there's no privacy visually at all between the 2 let alone anything to block bathroom sound, not even a fan. And then they spent the savings on new age wallpaper, bespoke furniture and cucumber water. Fam nobody asked for this. Go get some dry wall and make a bathroom FFS We're here on a work trip , your coworker and manager don't want to watch you shower and listen to you crap. Was this place designed by freshmen art school dropouts?

This place was so beautiful, fine details, the smell, so clean, and friendly staff. If you're…read morestaying anywhere in this area, I 110% recommend. Comfiest bed, it's like sleeping on a cloud.

Wow, fancy pants new events space just south of downtown! I…read morewas invited to the DSM MAGAZINE cover unveiling party, so I thought I would check it out! Little did I know there was going to be free food and drinks in a new fancy pants events space.. The River Center is set up perfect for an event like this! Lots of space upstairs and down stairs, and also fun outdoor space! The River Center had bar set up in all three locations as well, up/down, and outside! The staff was super nice and were super accommodating! I got to check out the upstairs bathroom cause naturally I brought my son ( bad idea?) and he had to go! Bathrooms were super nice, the food looks fab (again my son ate like 5 fancy cookies) and the space and sound system worked really well! If you were going to have a huge wedding, prom, or a big corporate event, this would be a great spot to do it.. It's fancy without being, to fancy. It got lots of parking around it, and it's close to other fun restaurants and bars, and the baseball stadium if you need to venture out and eat more food since you didn't get to eat 5 cookies like your kid.

Had a work event there. Food was good and staff were friendly. Very pretty inside too!read more

Cassie did an amazing job for my wedding reception! She met with us prior and walked us through the…read moreentire venue and what they have to offer. Her decor collection is everything we could possibly want or need and Cassie was more than willing to help put our vision together. Day of she showed up and immediately started helping without even needing asked. She made herself available to us at all times by giving us her number to text her whenever we needed! I grew up going to the Celebration Barn for kids parties but Cassie has completely transformed it to a beautiful venue that I honestly didn't expect. I couldn't be happier with how things were handled and the help that Cassie offered us! Book the Celebration Barn, you won't regret it!!

Loved these wines. The staff were very friendly and clearly enjoyed their jobs. Loved discussing…read morethe history of the winery and wines with them. The wines run slightly on the sweeter side, but the dry wines were in fact dry (and yummy). Loved the atmosphere too- options for being inside and outside (on a deck overlooking vineyards). They do have light fare food options though I didn't try any of it. Love that their grapes are all estate grown. And it's the oldest winery in Iowa!

What a gem! Yesterday I enjoyed a great afternoon of music and sunshine on the grounds of the…read morewinery. This was my first visit, but it will not be my last. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the winery hosts an outdoor concert. The cover charge is only $5 a head and is worth every penny. I must admit I didn't partake of any wine yesterday, but maybe next time.

Came here to view the venue for our future wedding. Kim was very pleasant and gave us a complete…read moretour of the barn. Barn holds up to 300. They have a gorgeous interior space and plenty of outdoor seating options for your event. Ceremony and reception can be held at the same place with either an outdoor or indoor ceremony. There is a gazebo set up outside with benches on either side of an isle. There is ample room for parking in their gravel lot. The Bridal suite is absolutely gorgeous and bright! I can only imagine the perfect photographs being taken in this room for someone's special day! When we visited the venue was decorated for an upcoming wedding this weekend. Kim had great ideas, decorations and planning for the upcoming event and would be wonderful to work with. Check out their website for more information.

My bridesmaids and I got ready here in October before my wedding. There were 7 of us, and there was…read moreplenty of space for us all in the seating area. There was PLENTY of space for our hair and makeup and the lighting was great! I loved that there was a little dining area in the back for us to keep drinks and bagels so we could eat breakfast and drink mimosas while getting pampered!! We were able to hook our phones up to the sound system to play our own playlists while we got ready too, which was such a good vibe for the morning of my wedding. I was also REALLY impressed with the customer service - we had a bit of a mix up while booking, and Samantha was INCREDIBLY accommodating. The space was SO cute and felt so special :)

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If you have an upcoming event, I highly recommend this beautiful venue. They have several different…read morerooms, including a ballroom and what they called their green room. There are lush outdoor spaces. The worship team from my church recently held a recording session at the Monroe, and it was a perfect venue for us to be there. The staff was very accommodating. The building is beautiful and meticulously clean. Have a party and enjoy

From the owner: Welcome to The Monroe in West Des Moines, Iowa--an elegant, modern venue uniting old-world charm…read morewith contemporary sophistication for weddings and events. Our all-inclusive approach simplifies planning, pairing you with an expert from day one. Choose from three curated bar packages for your guests, ensuring a delightful experience. Our well-equipped kitchen aids caterers in crafting culinary masterpieces. Prepare in private get-ready rooms with plush furnishings and en-suite bathrooms. For ceremonies, opt for our Chapel Room with its vaulted wood-beam ceilings and natural light, or the charming outdoor brick-paved patio with a wooden pergola backdrop.