I had the pleasure of participating in a wedding that was held here recently…read more I dont have all the details of the rental agreement, but here are my take-aways. The house you can rent with the barn is huge. It had enough space and beds to hold the wedding party. The couple had the rehearsal dinner here the night prior to the wedding. We all met at the house, mingled, talked, and had dinner. There is a full kitchen and a butlers kitchen. They cooked dinner right there. Lots of space in this beautiful old house. It was a beautiful October evening so we even hung out in the open garage at a large table. The grounds are spacious. There is a pond and a little road that runs around it to the Barn, which is the venue. The next day we came back for the wedding. The majority of the wedding party had slept over, and stayed in the house. Bride made her way to the barn in the private suite for hair and getting dressed. I am married to one of the groomsmen so I was in charge of a couple little things. I got to talk with the nice staff who were helping get things set up. I asked them to add a couple little things to their honey-do lists before the wedding and they said no problem. I ran around to help and when something came up, they were quick to accommodate and help out. The barn is beautiful. I love the interior and the lighting. It is a barn. Barn doors on both ends, large wood structure with large beams. Details in cast iron and great floor for dancing all made this a great place. Easily holding about 200 people. Ample parking in the field that is mowed to accommodate. The couple catered in and it seemed seamless. Open bar as they have their own liquor license. We dance the night away in the barn under the beautiful tree lighting. The barn doors wide open for cool air. The kids playing on the hay bales right outside the doors. Being this far outside of town you could see stars forever. If I needed a romantic country setting, this is a great choice.

I was invited to a wedding in Iowa and the wedding took place at this beautiful rustic barn. What a…read morebeautiful place, the smell of wood, the beams, the cast iron details, just absolutely breath taken. Every detail made this place that much special. I'm from big cities and this place made me feel like as if I was part of a hallmark movie. Perfect and beautiful

Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast was described as, "an old farmhouse renovated to a BnB," yet was…read moreso much more than that! My first impression was how cute to put a snowman face on the garage door, but then I stepped inside. It was like walking into a Hallmark movie! Exquisitely decorated. Warmly welcomed. The menu was even altered for my major food allergies. A great explanation of nearby restaurants and sites, with a paper map even included! The house itself is nicely decorated and has everything needed. The hot tub, walking path and tree swing just add to the magic and whimsy of a place we will certainly be returning to and thoroughly enjoying. Excellent job, Jeanna!

What a wonderful times we have enjoyed at Whispering Pines, not only as a couple, but on those…read moreweekends that our whole book club stays there for rest, relaxation, the discussion of our yearly Charles Dickens novel, and enjoyment of the food, atmosphere, and hospitality. We highly recommend this beautiful place.

The rustic Fairview Lodge is run by Story City and is nicely situated and overlooking the park and…read moreright next to the historical Carousel. This is primarily a meeting venue and a convenient place to "wash up".

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.

We had a March Madness themed 40th birthday at Hall 31. Marissa was very responsive and easy to…read morework with leading up to the event and even worked directly with the caterer to give info about the food warmers and fridge availability--made planning a breeze for me. The party went off without a hitch! Everyone raved about the space. I will definitely be booking Hall 31 again.

This venue opened at the beginning of April and boasts an impressive, authentic restoration of this…read more1800s bar! The aesthetic is rustic/modern, and the space is great for a small-medium sized party with two connected rooms. I attended a Sip + Shop event as a vendor and the turnout was great! Lots of support, and nice people to meet with. The Moscow mule is great! Tastes amazing and I could feel it had a good amount of liquor immediately Perfect venue to book for a small reception/business meeting. I'll definitely be back!

I usually love the trivia nights I attend but whoever wrote the Robin Williams trivia went way too…read morefar! When you have a broad category and then have questions that would be more appropriate as movie specific questions (almost all people who attended agree) then it takes the fun and competitiveness out of it. People loose focus and stop having as much fun because the questions are not quality questions for the theme presented

From the owner: We are a professional entertainment company. We offer sound, lighting, djs, karaoke, photo…read morebooth, officiants, trivia, bingo, and music bingo.

Planning a wedding is more than a financial investment--it's an emotional one, built on trust and…read moreclear communication. We chose Harpor's not just for its beautiful setting, but because of the specific assurances made directly to us by the owner, Chelsie, who also served as our assigned coordinator. Unfortunately, our experience did not reflect those expectations. We held our wedding at Harpor's on June 28, 2025, and purchased their premium coordination package anticipating consistent support, timely communication, and professional service throughout the planning process. However, we often had to follow up on messages, reschedule missed meetings, and take on many coordination responsibilities ourselves. Several services listed in our package such as custom venue layouts, detailed timelines, and a final confirmation meeting, were not provided. On the day of the wedding, multiple services were either mismanaged or not delivered. For example, our five-hour open bar was initially restricted, and some guests were charged for drinks during what we understood to be the prepaid period. We also paid for the venue's late-night pizza service, which was not served. When we inquired, we were told by Chelsie, "I didn't know you wanted that," though this add-on service was included in our proposal and signed agreement. Our families had to step in and help coordinate the event, including assistance in setting up tables and transporting florals from ceremony to reception, due to a lack of available staff support. After the wedding, we contacted the venue to request a partial refund for services we believe were not rendered. Our initial message went unanswered for over a week. After several follow-ups, we heard back from a different coordinator, Justice Parker, who acknowledged the issues and said they would follow up within 48 hours. That was a week ago, and we still haven't heard anything further. It has now been nearly a month since our wedding, and we are still seeking resolution for the services we believe were not delivered. We are continuing to pursue this matter privately, but wanted to share our experience so that other couples can make informed decisions.

The place looks nice but upon closer look... Arrived the day…read morebefore to find a dirty venue, not staffed, dirty house and lots of excuses. Trash was outside the front door from a wedding three days earlier. In fact the same trash was there after we left. Very disappointed for my daughter on what was to be her special day.

We got married there in August. This venue is amazing. My wife loved it at first sight. The owners…read moreand the coordinator are out of this world, and so eager to make it a special day for you. I can not talk highly enough about this location. Truly amazing.

We signed a contract with Willow Creek Glass Chapel on 2-12-12. The contract stated the new…read morereception hall would hold up to 350 people. After friends of ours had attended a reception there, we called about inspecting it. When we saw the floor that had been installed, we knew there were problems. The floor was wavy and had edges sticking up everywhere. There must be very lax zoning laws in Harrison County to allow that floor to be used. We also understand the air condtioning would not cool the place down, and we were planning a July wedding.Their website now states up to 300 people capacity, not 350 as they told us. In July, 2012, after our inspection, we decided to change venues. Since I had paid $2,000 as a deposit, with only $1,000 required in the contract, I asked for $1,000 back. TWO WEEKS, after my request, and second request, they refused to refund the extra $1,000. Actually, the main problem working with the Willow Creek owners were their terriible communication skills. My wife and daughter had set an appointment with the female owner, and she did not show up. No communication from her what so ever and it is a 25 mile drive for us. Any calls left or emails sent were not returned for days, if we were lucky. With the new venue we picked, communication was great! When I had finally pestered them enough about the refund and threatened to take them to court for the $1,000, the male owner FINALLY MANNED UP and decided he could respond to me. He emailed me that he could be out $5,000 if the wedding did not happen. If their fee is $3,000, how can he be out $5,000. As an owner of a small business, I know communication and reviews are everything. They obviously don't!