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The Barn & Iola’s Garden

Seamlessly connected…indoor comfort meets outdoor beauty

The Barn and Iola’s Garden form the beating heart of Iola Gardens. This is where meals are shared, conversations unfold, and events begin with intimacy and intention. With open flow between inside and out, this pairing offers the best of both worlds: warmth, function, and a whole lot of beauty.

  • A gathering space built for ease and atmosphere.
    At the center of it all, The Barn offers rustic refinement with a long wooden community table, a full industrial-style kitchen, and an open layout designed to host, nourish, and connect. Upstairs, the sunroom and main suite offer additional space for rest, prep, or overnight stay.

    Features include:
    • Long community table with garden view
    • Full kitchen with sliding window bar
    • Indoor bathroom, washer/dryer
    • Sunroom and private suite with king bed
    • Direct access to patios, garden, and The Meadows

  • A lush, sun-dappled patio made for golden-hour moments.
    Steps from the Barn, this raised-bed garden patio overflows with vibrant blooms, edible greens, and bold foliage. A soft yellow canopy sails overhead, filtering light across a cozy lounge setting perfect for mingling, meditating, or letting the day unfold gently.

    Perfect for:
    • Cocktail hours and breakout sessions
    • Portraits and quiet conversation
    • Small ceremonies or garden dinners
    • Seamless transitions between spaces

The Great Lawn & Foliage Folly

Open skies and secret spirals. We love a pairing of bold and quiet beauty.

These two spaces sit side by side, offering a dynamic blend of communal gathering and natural whimsy. Whether you’re hosting a ceremony, an outdoor dinner, or simply inviting guests to wander, this pairing brings both grandeur and intimacy to your event.

  • Spacious, grounded, and made for moments of meaning.
    This is where Iola Gardens first came to life — where Dustin and Alan were married, and where countless gatherings now unfold. Framed by trees and open to the sky, The Great Lawn is ideal for seated ceremonies, live music, yoga sessions, or long-table celebrations under the stars.

    Perfect for:
    • Ceremonies and performances
    • Group movement or meditation
    • Dinner setups and lounge configurations
    • Tent or open-air installations

  • A living spiral of leaves and light.
    Designed by Dustin as both art and invitation, Foliage Folly is a winding path tucked into the edge of the lawn. A natural installation that invites reflection, exploration, and surprise. Use it as a photo moment, a sensory reset, or a creative element in your event design.

    Perfect for:
    • Living photo booth or portrait space
    • Interactive installation or moment of pause
    • Guided reflection walks or sensory play
    • A soft, surprising space between moments

The Meadow’s & Conversation Corner

A sweeping open canvas meets the quietest view on the land.

Together, The Meadows and the Conversation Corner offer space to both expand and retreat. Whether you're gathering a group for a long-table dinner, hosting a movement session under the sky, or slipping away for a quiet moment at the edge of it all, this part of the property invites presence, perspective, and pause.

Let the energy build in the wide open. Then let it soften in stillness.

  • Our largest open-air space.
    Surrounded by trees and gardens, The Meadows offers a wide, flat expanse perfect for milestone gatherings, tented installations, large dinners, movement sessions, or anything that benefits from room to breathe. It’s your blank canvas ready to shape your story.

    Perfect for:
    • Seated dinners or performances
    • Movement sessions or rituals
    • Tent builds or open lawn concepts
    • Large-scale creative installations

  • A quiet pause with the widest view of the land.
    Follow the cobblestone path that edges The Meadows and you’ll arrive at this serene stone circle framed by palms, flowering plants, and open sky. Though just off the main flow of the property, it reveals itself slowly, offering a quiet place to sit, reflect, or simply take it all in.

    From this spot, the entire landscape opens up: the Barn, the Garden, and the full sweep of The Meadows in one view.

    Perfect for:
    • Private conversations or quiet reflection
    • Golden-hour portraits or seated moments
    • Toasts, storytelling, or guided pauses
    • A soft landing between parts of your event

Want to make your experience even more special?

These additional spaces are available by request and can be added to your event to create moments of stillness, comfort, or ceremony. Whether you're looking to unwind, prep, reflect, or stay a little longer — we’ve got space for that.

  • Tucked at the edge of the property, our wood-fired sauna offers a grounding, sensory experience — perfect for wellness retreats, reset moments, or private indulgence.
    Ideal for: Morning rituals, cold plunge pairings, or post-event wind-downs.

  • A sacred-feeling stone circle reached by a winding path through palms and flowering plants. This is a space for stillness, ceremony, or deep presence.
    Ideal for: Intimate vows, group reflection, movement, or moonlit storytelling.

  • A charming one-room outpost that can flex as a private office, green room, artist prep space, or extra sleeping nook.
    Ideal for: VIP hosting, production staging, or extra overnight accommodation.

  • A cozy, full-home setup with three bedrooms, a kitchen, dining room, and backyard patio. Nestled behind the garden and Barn, it’s the most private space on the property — best suited for multi-day events or hosts looking for a home base.
    Ideal for: Extended retreats, family-style hosting, or on-site overnight stays.