Private Dinners & Intimate Gatherings

Some of the most meaningful moments happen around the table. Whether you’re hosting a milestone dinner, gathering chosen family, or celebrating something quietly special, Iola Gardens offers a warm, natural setting to share food, stories, and connection.

With flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, our venue is perfect for private chef dinners, long-table gatherings, and everything in between.

Designed for warmth and connection, our barn is perfect for seated dinners of up to 14 guests, or 20–30 with the patio and garden in use.

  • Host a private chef experience indoors or a long-table dinner outside

  • Bring in additional tables for 50–60 guests under the stars or a rented tent

  • The barn and surrounding gardens support cocktail-style or mingling dinners for 75+ guests

  • Ideal for proposals, birthdays, or milestone meals that deserve a beautiful setting

Outdoor patio with a black metal dining table, six cushioned chairs with striped fabric, and a large green umbrella. There is a small wooden structure, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.

Dinner Under the Stars

Celebrate love, milestones, or simply time together with a private dinner nestled in nature.

At Iola Gardens, we offer a magical setting for intimate meals—whether it’s a surprise proposal, an anniversary under twinkling lights, or a quiet moment with your closest circle.

Let the evening unfold with beauty, intention, and unforgettable flavors.

A breakfast table set with plates, cups, and utensils, featuring a bowl of mixed berries, slices of cake and bread, a bowl of cereal, and cups of coffee, with warm lighting and a rustic wooden interior.

Gather Around the Table

From long-table feasts to fire-lit conversations, Iola Gardens is made for connection.

Our venue is a perfect gathering place for community dinners, celebrations of friendship, and meaningful meals that bring people together.

Surrounded by gardens and good company, the evening becomes more than a meal—it becomes a memory.

A woman standing behind a wooden dining table, pouring drinks into glasses, with wine bottles and bowls on the table, in a rustic indoor setting with wood paneling and framed pictures on the wall.

Thoughtfully Curated Private Dining

For those who appreciate exceptional details and intimate ambiance, Iola Gardens offers a refined venue for bespoke private dinners.

Collaborate with local chefs, sommeliers, or creative hosts to bring your vision to life in a setting that pairs elegance with a sense of calm.

Ideal for client dinners, seasonal tastings, or elevated private events.