Here's to love & laughter
and happily ever after.
Garden Valley Gatherings is an enchanting, rustic-style wedding venue located just outside of Alma Center, Wisconsin. Visitors can relax when visiting 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 old barn is an original, not duplicated. It is beautifully decorated with tables and chairs giving a charming touch as you gather in a home type atmosphere creating lifetime memories. This is a great location for social hour after a wedding ceremony. Garden Valley Gatherings has a liquor license and can serve beer, wines, liquors and specializes in homemade lemonade. We have the ability to serve your signature drinks in the barn and throughout your evening.
After social hour, guests will be seated in the newly built (summer 2020) pavilion and enjoy a meal of your choice. You will have the freedom to choose your own caterer. We have many referrals to help with all your decisions.
Choose a DJ who has the ability to service music during the ceremony, transition to reception area, and finally the dance area.
Most guests enjoy all the outdoor space we have created with manicured lawns and flower gardens.
If you choose our venue, you are creating an experience your guests will enjoy as they will create lifetime memories.
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 old barn is an original, not duplicated. It is beautifully decorated with tables and chairs giving a charming touch as you gather in a home type atmosphere creating lifetime memories. This is a great location for social hour after a wedding ceremony. Garden Valley Gatherings has a liquor license and can serve beer, wines, liquors and specializes in homemade lemonade. We have the ability to serve your signature drinks in the barn and throughout your evening.
After social hour, guests will be seated in the newly built (summer 2020) pavilion and enjoy a meal of your choice. You will have the freedom to choose your own caterer. We have many referrals to help with all your decisions.
Choose a DJ who has the ability to service music during the ceremony, transition to reception area, and finally the dance area.
Most guests enjoy all the outdoor space we have created with manicured lawns and flower gardens.
If you choose our venue, you are creating an experience your guests will enjoy as they will create lifetime memories.
What's included when you book with Garden Valley Gatherings:
- On-site parking
- Multiple ceremony sites with many arbor choices
- Historic, beautifully decorated dairy barn
- Newly built pavilion (reception area)
- Bar and bartending (no minimum purchase) - No carry-ins allowed
- Bars located in both barn and pavilion
- Newly built bathrooms
- Cleanup and setup for ceremony and reception (doesn't include decorations)
- Garbage removal
- Tables and chairs
- Freedom to choose your own caterer
- Farmhouse available day of for wedding party (weekend overnight stay is an additional $500)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wedding coordinating services
- Insured
The Meadow
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Barn Backdrop
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Garden Setting
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Under the Oak Tree
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Woodland Site
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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.
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.
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Bridal Studio
New for 2020, the one-room bridal studio is available to rent for guests to stay overnight. It's also a perfect place for the bridal parties to get ready for the ceremony. |
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Equipment and Decorations
All equipment and decorations are included in your wedding package.
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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. |
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Personalized Signage
We offer personalized table assignments for the reception and wedding programs for the ceremony. Upon request, we can work with you directly to select from our various templates and personalize with your information! Additional fees and production costs will apply. |