Event planning should be easy, we are here to meet your needs with a variety of options tailored to your event and budget.

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    Essentials - Designed Simplicity

    Let the setting speak for itself.


    This package was created for clients who love simplicity and want to build from a strong foundation with full creative freedom. Iola Gardens offers an elegant, judgment-free environment where artistic expression and personal freedom are deeply respected.

    Exclusive access to the thoughtfully styled Iola Gardens setting, perfect for:

    ~Elopements or vow renewals

    ~Intimate private dinners

    ~Styled photoshoots or brand content

    ~Quiet, personal celebrations

    ~Remembrance Ceremonies

    Visions beyond the fringe?

    Iola Gardens is more than a venue — it’s a private sanctuary for creative, expressive, and deeply personal experiences. We offer a setting where beauty and discretion come together, allowing bold visions to unfold naturally.

    We are proud to host:

    Private creative sessions that require privacy, elegance, and intention

    Wellness gatherings such as guided meditation, nature immersion, or clothing-optional yoga

    Conceptual photography and film shoots that explore form, body, and identity in harmony with nature

    Whatever you’re imagining — from quiet reflection to boundary-pushing art — Iola Gardens provides the space to bring it to life.

    Where what’s uncommon is beautifully at home.

    Includes:

    ~Venue access for up to 4 hours

    ~Ambient styling (candles, florals, base tableware)

    ~Curated music and lighting settings

    ~Client guidance for event flow

    Client Responsibilities:

    All vendor booking, contracts, and coordination

    Event timeline + run-of-show

    Staffing and guest management

    Setup, breakdown, and cleanup within contracted hours

    Available in Multi-Day Format:

    For creatives or small groups needing additional time for setup, rehearsal, or rest—we offer extended access options upon request.

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    Guided Planning Support

    Turning logistics into lasting impressions.

    This package was designed for clients who want meaningful design and collaborative support without the intensity of full production. We offer you the freedom to imagine beyond convention—events that move, provoke, or liberate, all supported with tasteful styling and thoughtful space curation.

    Step into elevated support and creative input for medium-scale experiences:

    ~Micro-weddings (20–50 guests)

    ~Corporate Retreats & Strategy Sessions

    ~Artist showcases and brand launches

    ~Wellness retreats or storytelling dinners

    A Space for Uncommon Gatherings

    Iola Gardens is a sanctuary for creativity, connection, and expression. We welcome events that honor identity, celebrate the body, and tell powerful stories. Our space has been thoughtfully designed to hold:

    Artist-led retreats and immersive storytelling gatherings — where creativity unfolds in nature’s quiet

    Editorial photoshoots with sensual or alternative themes — cinematic backdrops for bold visions

    Body-positive and identity-affirming celebrations — where every guest is seen, honored, and safe

    Whether your gathering is artistic, transformative, or deeply personal, Iola Gardens offers a beautiful, private canvas where your vision can thrive.

    We provide the setting — you bring the story.

    Includes:

    ~Venue access for 6–8 hours

    ~Custom design concept and visual direction

    ~Partial vendor management

    ~Styling of ceremony, dining, and photo zones

    ~Client journey roadmap + 3 touchpoint sessions

    Client Responsibilities:

    Timely feedback at planning milestones

    Participation in tastings, mockups, and major decisions

    Providing guest list + vendor contact info

    Multi-Day Retreats & Residencies Available:

    Extend your experience with full or partial weekend bookings. Ideal for immersive storytelling events, wellness retreats, or multi-session celebrations. Includes optional overnight stay coordination and continued styling across days.

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    Full-Service Planning & Execution

    Your vision, told like a film: scene by scene, with purpose.

    The ultimate package for clients who crave cinematic flow, seamless orchestration, and emotional impact. This is the space for events you can’t host anywhere else. We specialize in emotional resonance, sensory curation, and absolute confidentiality—offering you a place to be fully seen, fully expressed, and fully held. 

    For those ready to bring their boldest vision to life:

    ~Intimate weddings with editorial edge

    ~Mission-driven brand activations

    ~High-emotion, high-design celebrations

    Looking to level up? We pride ourselves on unique experiences curated to your desire.

    Private VIP experiences where discretion, design, and intention are seamlessly woven together

    Kink-forward creative projects that require a space of trust, taste, and artistic sensitivity

    Transformational gatherings that honor intimacy, autonomy, identity, and authentic expression

    Iola Gardens is a place where unconventional visions are welcomed and held with care. We offer a safe, beautifully curated environment for experiences that can’t be created anywhere else.

    A sanctuary for gatherings that move beyond the ordinary — with absolute respect for your story.

    Includes:

    ~Full-day venue access (10+ hours)

    ~Co-creative concept development

    ~ Full planning, vendor coordination, and communication

    ~Complete styling + immersive sensory design

    ~Timeline creation + day-of direction

    ~Contingency planning and guest experience oversight

    ~Post-event debrief

    Client Responsibilities:

    High-level approvals (budget, design theme)

    Participation in kickoff consultation + final walkthrough

    Availability for key sign-offs

    Multi-Day Celebrations & Immersive Experiences:

    Designed for events that unfold across time—welcome dinners, ceremony weekends, brand experiences, or identity-affirming celebrations. Includes full weekend coordination, extended design continuity, and added day-of and day-after support.