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Ashton Hill Farm
Photos: Ashton Hill Farm (www.ashtonhillfarm.com/cedar-rapids-venue)
A bright white modern barn with two-story windows, near Cedar Rapids
A polished event barn on farmland at the edge of Cedar Rapids, designed to feel elegant rather than rustic — crisp white walls, two-story black-framed windows, a twin-staircase entry with chandeliers, and a veranda with fire pits looking out over the countryside. The main floor seats 300, with a garden ceremony space outside. It's been hosting weddings since 2016 and has one of the biggest review records in the area.
A crisp white modern barn with two-story windows and a grand staircase — the most polished farm venue near Cedar Rapids, with a big review record.
Why it works
- 193 reviews averaging 4.8
- A polished, magazine-ready barn — not a plain pole building
- Lots included: tables, chairs, linens, a bartender, setup and cleaning
- An April date is $2,000 less
Watch out for
- You bring your own caterer
- No online calendar — email to ask about dates
- About 40 minutes from the church
In the price
- Property use 8am–midnight
- Seating for 300 (wood winery chairs)
- 20 round + 22 long hardwood tables
- Linens for round tables (white or black)
- Garden ceremony space with bench seating
- Veranda with bar, bistro lighting, fire pits
- Two preparation suites (one with en-suite bath)
- One bartender + bar glassware
- Bussing staff, full setup/teardown, prep kitchen, temperature-controlled indoor space, end-of-event cleaning, parking lot
Add-ons & extra costs
| Day-of coordination | Ask |
How the money works
- Model
- rental + in-house bar
- Saturday
- $7,000, May–November (2026)
- Other days
- December–April Saturdays $5,000 with a $1,000 bar credit · Fridays $6,000 · Sundays $5,000
- Good to know
- Saturday May–November 2026: $7,000. December–April Saturdays are $5,000 and include a $1,000 bar credit — an April 2028 date would save $2,000.
2026 pricing · source. Prices for 2028 are usually set a year or two out and tend to rise 3–8% a year.
Rules of the house
- Catering
- Any licensed caterer you choose
- Bar
- Their bar, run by their staff
- Access
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight
- Ends
- midnight
- Season
- year-round, indoor main floor
- The property is yours from 8 am to midnight
| Grand Barn, main floor — round and long hardwood tables provided | 300 seated |
| Garden — bench seating facing the countryside | Ceremony |
| Veranda — bistro lights, a bar and fire pits | Cocktail hour |
Availability
No public calendar right now — email them to ask about 2028 Saturdays.
Open their calendarWhat people say
Couples love
- The owner, Megan, and her team are praised by name
- Day-of coordination takes the stress off
- A polished barn with countryside views
- A well-organized planning process
Mentioned as drawbacks
- The office isn't staffed full-time, so email is the best way to reach them
38 minutes from St. Thomas More
803 Vernon Valley Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Where guests stay: No rooms on site. Cedar Rapids hotels along I-380 are a short drive.
