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Gehlen House Inn and Barn

Wedding venue in St. Donatus, Iowa

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About Gehlen House Inn and Barn

Gehlen Barn is a limestone barn in historic St. Donatus, with indoor and outdoor options for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Inside, the Chapel Room and Upper Loft seat up to 100 guests together; the Chapel Room can seat up to 60 and the overlooking loft up to 40. Outside, ceremonies can be held at the pavilion, which has a raised stage and space for up to 100 chairs, or in front of the barn, where up to 125 chairs can be set. The 18-by-36-foot deck and outdoor areas provide additional gathering space. The barn’s taproom serves beer, wine and other listed beverages; outside alcohol is restricted. Wedding rentals include tables and chairs, bathrooms on the barn’s first floor, staff support, and use of the property’s event spaces. The pavilion, projector and screen, firepit, outdoor games and wireless internet are also listed among the included amenities, with some terms varying by package. Couples arrange catering with a licensed caterer of their choice; the venue does not provide food service. The on-site Gehlen House Inn can be rented separately for overnight stays and sleeps 15. The barn’s upper floors are stair access only; its first floor and bathrooms are accessible.

The facts

Guests
1–125 guests
Price
$500–$2,800
Pricing note
The wedding rental document lists 2025 prices: Friday–Sunday ceremony and reception at $2,800; Friday–Sunday ceremony-only at $600–$1,000 depending on timing, location and barn use; and Monday–Wednesday ceremony-only at $500. These are dated rates and should be confirmed. A separate rental agreement lists different package prices.
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Kind of place
Barn
Last updated
November 2026

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