Garden Valley Gatherings

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Garden Valley Gatherings is the perfect place to share special moments with the ones you love. Imagine your special day in the heart of Wisconsin’s rolling hills, green valleys, and winding creeks. Capture the magic and romance under the twinkling lights while you take in the remarkable atmosphere around you.

Our venue offers various ceremony sites and reception areas, so you can conveniently celebrate your entire day at one location.

Weddings

Here's to love & laughter
and happily ever after.

Our wedding wish for you is to have the most magical, memorable day filled with joy and laughter.
With our beautiful landscape and surrounding areas, there are endless photo opportunities for you and your guests. Get married in the barn, in a meadow, or in the front yard.
With various ceremony sites, the options are endless.

The Meadow

Barn Backdrop

Garden Setting

Under the Oak Tree

Woodland Site (new for 2019!)

We are a full service venue working with local professionals that offer great services to help make your day perfect. Kristin helps facilitate and organize every detail of your wedding so your day goes as smooth as possible.

Other Amenities

The Farmhouse
The farmhouse is available for rent the day of your event. It is a great place for bridal parties to gather and enjoy the day while getting ready for the ceremony. The house is newly renovated, has three bedrooms, includes heating and air conditioning and is conveniently located at the venue. Brides enjoy having this available as they watch their guests arrive.

Decoration Rental
We offer a variety of decorations for your special day, including the following:
- Decorated ceremony arbor: Beautifully decorated arbor used for ceremony site with floral arrangement and deer horns
- Head table backdrop: A large wooden three-ring piece, nicely decorated with floral arrangement
- Miscellaneous furniture available on site

Equipment Rental
- Tent: GVG offers a 30'x60' available for $600 (seats 200 guests)
- Tables: 8-foot long wood tables for over 300 guests (included in package)
- Chairs: White folding chairs available for $1.25/chair

Additional tent rental available from:
Scholze Ace Hardware (715.284.4454)
Marvelous Tents (608.626.2001)
Hillers Tru Value (715.384.9101)

*Please see the Vendors page for additional vendor options.

Liquor License
Garden Valley Gatherings is licensed through the state of Wisconsin to have a liquor license. This means that we can supply and serve alcohol at your event without you having to stress about bringing it yourself and carrying the liability. As of Nov. 2018, all wedding barns in the state of Wisconsin are subject to the state's liquor laws, thus requiring a liquor license.

The Venue
Garden Valley Gatherings is an enchanting, rustic-style venue perfect for not only weddings, but also reunions, anniversaries, and other unique events. Visitors can relax when attending an event at Garden Valley Gatherings because Wisconsin weather won't ruin the day. With both indoor and outdoor options for hosting guests, the party can adjust to weather conditions by moving all or part of the festivities inside the barn. Conveniently located just 7 miles off of Interstate 94 and only 35 minutes south of Eau Claire, Garden Valley Gatherings will be easy for both you and your guests to find.

The history and charm of the century old barn still remains. The wrap around deck looks out to rolling hills and provides a perfect area to sip wine and watch the sun set.

The farm is surrounded by natural rolling hills and beautifully groomed fields. Guests will enjoy this quaint country charm tucked away in Wisconsin’s rolling hills during their special day. Provide your guests with a unique countryside setting they will never forget. Whether it’s a wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner or company party, Garden Valley Gatherings will make a wonderful place to spend time with your friends and family.

The History
What really sets this venue apart from the rest is that it is owned and operated by a local family farm just down the road. For the last several years, the barn retired from farming purposes and has since been transformed into a dream-fulfilled business. The owner’s passion and creative mindset allowed her to see the potential in a neglected, century-old dairy barn.

Less than a mile down the road from Garden Valley Gatherings lies Pfaffsway Farms.
The farm is owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Steve and Kristin Pfaff. The family farm is a second-generation dairy farm in West Central Wisconsin.

Milking about 170 dairy cows and operating 750 acres of corn, hay, and soybeans keeps this couple busy with the help of their three children. The Pfaff family values the land they operate and practices safe, sustainable soil conservation.

Kind words from some of our happy customers.

"I can truly say how wonderful it has been working with Kristin and Garden Valley Gatherings! My wedding isn't even for another year, but I already feel that she has gone above and beyond to help the planning go smoothly. The venue is absolutely beautiful, from the gorgeous wood work in the barn to the perfect outdoor scenery with plenty of space for friends and family to enjoy the special day. I highly recommend booking with Garden Valley Gatherings. I cannot wait for my fall wedding in 2018!"
-Karly J

"Great place to consider for small or large event! Garden Valley Gatherings did a great job for my 9 person dinner. Thank you Garden Valley Gatherings!"
-Amy W.

"Garden Valley Gatherings is a wonderful, enchanting place to have any get together. The prices are incredibly reasonable and the atmosphere is beautiful and peaceful. The Class of Alma Center 1978 could not have been more pleased with the planning and preparation Kristin did to make sure our event went smoothly."
-Kathy H.

"This venue is amazing and Kristin is a fantastic host! I recommend this venue to anybody looking for a fantastic place to have any type of gathering from a reunion to a wedding. VERY versatile site."
- Jeremy G.

"Love it! Great place to unwind after a long day at work! Perfect place for that special rustic wedding!"
-Danielle B.