The 1868 Farmhouse
Wedding venue in Boone, Iowa
About The 1868 Farmhouse
The 1868 Farmhouse is a restored historic farmhouse on a country property three miles north of Boone, Iowa. Its grounds include a brick courtyard, wraparound porch and several outdoor ceremony locations. A separate, climate-controlled reception hall sits a short walk from the farmhouse and accommodates up to 280 guests; indoor ceremony options are also offered. The venue’s two getting-ready suites, overnight accommodations for nine, and two- or three-day rental periods support a wedding-weekend format. Rental packages include tables, chairs, linens, decor, tableware, setup and teardown, plus venue and wedding coordination. The venue provides bartenders and bar options, allows insured outside caterers, and offers an open vendor policy.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 280 guests
- Pricing note
- 2026 venue rental packages: $8,500 for Thursday–Friday, $10,500 for Saturday–Sunday, or $15,000 for the full weekend, plus tax. A separate FAQ says packages start at $7,000; the applicable dates or package context for that figure are not specified.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Estate
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The 1868 Farmhouse
- Website: 1868farmhouse.com
- Phone: (712) 298-6224
- Address: 1411 160th Street
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