Iola Gardens Events

Events We Host

💍 Weddings & Love Celebrations

• Weddings (traditional, non-traditional, elopements, and micro-weddings)

• Engagement parties

• Vow renewals

• Commitment ceremonies

• Anniversaries

🕯 Transformational Ceremonies & Life Passages

• Celebrations of life & memorial gatherings

• Identity-affirming ceremonies (e.g., name changes, gender transitions)

• Coming-of-age rituals (quinceañeras, bar/bat mitzvahs, rites of passage)

• Self-love and renewal ceremonies

• Milestone birthdays and personal transitions

🌿 Wellness & Retreat Experiences

• Yoga retreats & movement workshops

• Meditation & mindfulness gatherings

• Sound baths & energy healing circles

• Women's circles, men’s circles, & seasonal rituals

• Holistic health workshops & immersive experiences

🍽 Private & Intimate Gatherings

• Private chef dinners & pop-up meals

• Long-table farm-to-table experiences

• Proposal dinners & romantic evenings

• Family reunions & chosen family celebrations

• Holiday meals or seasonal feasts

📊 Corporate & Creative Sessions

• Leadership retreats & team offsites

• Strategic planning and visioning sessions

• Creative brainstorms & innovation workshops

• Wellness-oriented team gatherings

• Client appreciation dinners or brand activations

🌸 What We Offer

At Iola Gardens, we provide more than just a venue — we offer a canvas for meaningful, memorable gatherings. Whether you're planning a joyful celebration, a soulful ceremony, or a restorative retreat, our space is designed to hold your vision with beauty and care.

🌿 A Multi-Setting Garden Venue

• Expansive open lawns for large gatherings and ceremonies

• Forested paths and quiet nooks for reflection or photography

• Unique architectural features that blend form with nature

✨ Optional Enhancements

• Private Finnish sauna for relaxation or ritual

• Living photo booth woven into the landscape

• On-site lodging for select guests or facilitators

• Private green room for preparation or quiet retreat

🛠 Support & Services

• Curated list of trusted, heart-forward vendors

• Full-service planning options for seamless coordination

• Staff support to guide you through your event vision

🌈 A Safe & Inclusive Space

• Welcoming of all identities, orientations, and traditions

• Ideal for bold, intimate, unconventional, or deeply personal gatherings

• Events that honor truth, transformation, and chosen family

🗓 Flexible Rental Options

• Single-day celebrations or immersive multi-day experiences

• Space for setup, ceremony, celebration, and reflection

• Privacy and flow that support both structured events and organic unfolding