Event venue 15 minutes south of West Des Moines
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Red Acre Barn is a rustic venue in Prole, IA with a picture-perfect backdrop for a beautiful countryside wedding. This unique building is set on 24 acres of abundant land with a magnificent vineyard and traditional barn.
With a seated capacity of 300, this barn showcases a traditional and minimalistic interior that delivers the feeling of an authentic Iowa barn. Inside, it features reclaimed wood from old barns, adding endless variation in color, grain, and texture. This modern barn venue is available for gatherings all year round with covered and uncovered facilities. This country venue offers a large kitchen, several bathrooms, and beautiful preparation rooms for the wedding party. Red Acre Barn is the perfect place for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception.
A selection of rental equipment is available for your reception, including an arbor outside, centerpieces, and other décor options. The owners provide tables, chairs, benches, lighting, and sound facilities as part of your wedding package. They offer a fully stocked bar with an experienced team of bar staff. Bar services include a champagne toast, open bar, signature drinks, specialty wine, and house beer. Additionally, you will have full access to the kitchen area. This team provides setup, tear down, and cleaning services, allowing you to spend your time with loved ones. You are welcome to choose your vendors, and the owners will make suitable accommodations for your chosen band or DJ. An exclusive preparation lounge is available for you and your partner on your big day. The barn is pet-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and security is provided for your event. Start planning your countryside wedding of your dreams at Red Acre Barn.
Red Acre Barn is available for rent from 8 am-12 midnight and includes use of the barn and surrounding area. Price includes: set up, tear down, bartenders, professional cleaning afterwards, and security.
• Military/Veteran Discount: 5% off booking if bride and/or groom is serving in the military or has served.
• Law Enforcement Discount: 5% off booking if bride and/or groom is serving in law enforcement.
• Teacher Discount: 5% off booking if bride and/or groom is a teacher.
Woman-owned Business
+10 years in business
Speaks English
7 team members
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$4,500
Reception
$4,500
Ceremony
$4,500
Bar services
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Catering
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- Couples usually spend $5,900
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Barn
Trees
Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.023 reviews
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Red Acre Barn receives glowing reviews from multiple couples for its stunning venue and exceptional team, particularly Ashley and Stacey. The venue is described as beautiful inside and out, with compliments on its easy communication, flexibility, and helpfulness in creating a stress-free and dream wedding day experience. Guests were impressed by the charming atmosphere, flexibility in accommodating changes, and the kindness and attention to detail exhibited by the owners and staff. The venue's inclusive decorations and unique offerings, like the dragonfly gesture for special occasions, were highlighted as memorable and special touches that set it apart as a top recommendation for weddings.Review photos
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Lynn F
5.0
11/04/2024
I am so glad we chose Red Acre Barn. Not only was the venue STUNNING, Ashley and her team were so easy to work with. We could not have had our dream wedding without them. Everyone was fun, professional, a blast to be around and made our day so easy going. We had MANY guests come up to us and specifically mention how beautiful the venue was and were asking how we found it! Big compliments to Red Acre Barn team. Thank you guys!!!❤️
Ryan H
5.0
9/07/2024
We loved having our wedding at Red Acre Barn! From the time of booking and up to wedding day, Ashley and her team has been wonderful and very communicative! All of our family and friends couldn’t stop talking about how amazing the venue was!
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Laura B
5.0
8/02/2024
Beautiful venue! The view is gorgeous. The owners are wonderful and so great to work with!
Mari T
5.0
7/22/2024
We had an amazing wedding! Top notch venue and people to work with. I really valued their kindness and FLEXIBILITY. Communication from day one of booking was amazing. They really helped make our day run smoothly. Highly recommend the Red Acre Barn for weddings!
Mya M
5.0
7/02/2024
Amazing experience with Red Acre barn. If you’re considering them as your venue but weighing other options, I would 100x over recommend Red Acre.everyone we interacted with was amazing & the owners made the day so stress free & were there to answer every late night question I had. Such a beautiful venue &we truly could not be more thankful.
Joshua N
5.0
6/28/2024
Ashley is so easy to work with. She is a clear communicator and will help with anything. The barn is stunning + the area around is even better. I genuinely cannot find one bad thing about this venue!! I would recommend it to anyone. Such a good price for the venue!
Marcy J
5.0
6/18/2024
The Red Acre Barn is one of a kind!❤️Ashley is super to work with! She responds to emails very quickly with answers to any and all questions.They are very helpful and help take the worrying out of planning!We had a drink request and Ashley worked to help make it happen!🥰 We had so many compliments about how beautiful the ceremony area was, the overhang patio area is a super place for yard games during cocktail hour!🎉 Then moving inside for the reception! It was easy to decorate because of all the beauty of the barn!❤️We are thankful for the entire staff, they were kind, helpful and great to work with. We would highly recommend the Red Acre Barn to anyone! We had a super experience! ❤️🎉🥂
Katie H
5.0
4/28/2024
Everyone at Red Acre Barn is SO nice and our wedding day was such a breeze because of all of them!! They were a great help, great communicators, and just overall amazing to work with. We absolutely fell in love with the venue when we first toured in and loved it even more on our wedding day. To see it all put together, along with the everyone at Red Acre Barn, it was simply perfect. We can’t thank Ashley and her team for everything they did for us from set up to tear down to even taking some pictures for us at the bar!! Such wonderful people and beautiful venue. Will absolutely recommend Red Acre Barn to anyone I know!!
Julia G
5.0
4/17/2024
We really appreciated the staff at Red Acre Barn! They were really great to work with and made the whole process easy for us. The venue itself is so beautiful as well, and we got many compliments from family and friends about the space throughout the night. We definitely would recommend to anyone looking to get married there!
Mikayla V
5.0
1/20/2024
Our Wedding Day was everything we ever dreamed of! 10/28/23 Red Acre Barn Was Amazing Communications and All There Help To Make our Day The Best! The Outside was beautiful! This Venue is the Best! Thank you so much!
Marissa P
5.0
11/04/2023
My wedding here was absolutely magical! Ashley and Stacey are very easy to work with and communicate with. With their help my wedding planning process was really easy and met with me multiple times since I booked so far in advance. They were able to accommodate our last minute change indoors when the weather wouldn’t cooperate. This venue was absolutely perfect and everything I wanted!
Brett T
5.0
10/12/2023
What a wonderful wedding experience! The Red Acre Barn was the perfect place for our special day! The venue is beautiful, Ashley was amazing to work with, and we couldn’t have asked for anything better! Our guests mentioned several times how beautiful the barn was and what a great atmosphere it provides. We were happy with the bridal and groom rooms for getting ready, the kitchen area was perfect for our caterer, and the bar staff did an amazing job serving our guest! The Red Acre Barn is a special place!
Jessica L
5.0
9/05/2023
Red Acre Barn doesn’t just have all of the lovely charm you want in a wedding venue; the venue also has a wonderful team who goes above and beyond to ensure your wedding is memorable. The team at Red Acre Barn overheard that the late father of the Bride was not able to attend her wedding, but to ensure the Bride knew he was there in spirit they shared their dragonflies for the evening! The venues lovely outside area was swarmed with dragonflies, 10000s of dragonflies. The team noticed this abnormal occurrence and researched the meaning…pointing it out to the newlyweds. The venue team wasn’t going to miss a chance to create everlasting memories for the couples wedding.
Janelle C
5.0
9/03/2023
This venue is WONDERFUL!!! The setting is beautiful inside and outside. Our guests even commented on the beauty, joy and peaceful nature of Red Acre Barn. Huge shout out to the owners!! They were so helpful with all the details and being available for every little question I had. They are amazing!!! There is not one negative! I would give 100 stars if I could!!
Kelsey G
5.0
8/19/2023
We loved having our wedding at the Red Acre Barn!! The barn is so gorgeous and needs little to no decoration. They also provide table decor for your use which is a great perk! Ashley and Stacey were great to work with and made the process extremely easy for us. I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else! Our wedding day was such a dream and this was the perfect venue!
Anna F
5.0
7/22/2023
I want everyone to know how amazing Ashley and Stacy and their venue (Red Acre Barn) is!! They went above and beyond to make us feel very special and to help make our wedding perfect. Their kindness, attention to detail and quick response anytime someone requested information was truly appreciated. The Barn and the grounds are simply beautiful and it has all the amenities that you will need! Also, they are not crazy expensive as most places are. We definitely recommend their venue to everyone. You won't be sorry!!
Amaya S
5.0
7/20/2023
The Barn got sold to a new owner a month before my wedding but the transition was seamless. Ashley is super responsive and well to work with. The Barn itself has everything you could want in a venue. Definitely recommend!
Andi B
5.0
7/20/2023
We had the PERFECT wedding day at Red Acre! I saved so much money not having to get an abundance of decor because the venue is SO gorgeous it doesnt need much! Ashley is FANTASTIC to work with and she really cared about making my wedding day dreams come true! Highly recommend!
Kristin K
5.0
7/16/2023
I couldn't have dreamed of a better location to hold our wedding reception; it was absolutely PERFECT! Ashley and Stacey were great to work with and one of the unique offerings of Red Acre is the rental fee includes the use of their decorations, which sets them apart from a lot of the venues in the area. I would highly recommend this venue; a country setting but only 15 minutes from the Mills Civic exit in West Des Moines.
Ashley T
5.0
5/25/2022
We absolutely loved this venue! Sherry was great to work with! She responded quickly, was flexible, and open. She was so helpful! The venue was beautiful! It was clean and we loved they had decorations for us to use and a company they recommended for linens.
response 05/27/2022
Thank you, Ashley <3
Abbey R
5.0
11/04/2021
Sherry was amazing to work with and always answered any concerns or questions, which in my case was many! Red Acre Barn is the best venue in our opinion! We loved every minute of having our special day spent with Red Acre Barn! ♥️🙏🏼 Thank you!
Sabrina B
5.0
10/17/2020
Sherry was so easy to work with and made our wedding dreams come true with this BEAUTIFUL venue! You don't have to worry about decorating as this place is just SO pretty on its own. Cant imagine getting married anywhere else-- the outdoor ceremony area is truly unique and makes for no bad angles for photos. Everything I ever dreamed of a venue this place has.
Nicholas S
5.0
9/10/2019
This was the most perfect venue for a rustic dream wedding! The outdoor ceremony space is paved so it's easy to walk down the aisle. The barn is beautiful, combining reclaimed wood on the walls that make the rustic feeling a reality and really adding such depth to the barn and to the pictures we took, while having updated facilities and a built in bar to have everything you need for your guests! Sherry is the best venue manager! She is sweet and thoughtful and responded to emails lightning fast! You have access to the barn all day which is helpful for setting up and Sherry has a ton of awesome decorations/centerpieces you can use. I can't say enough wonderful things about the Red Acre Barn! Reserve your spot NOW!
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