Manning Hausbarn Heritage Park


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,800

Guest capacity

Up to 375 seated guests


About this venue

The Manning Community Foundation was created roughly three decades ago to preserve the German-American culture in Manning, Iowa. The centerpiece of the Manning Community Foundation is the Manning Hausbarn Heritage Park. From the German Hausbarn and Historic Trinity Church to the Freedom Rock and the Leet/Hassler Farmstead, the Manning Hausbarn-Heritage Park is full of attractions that are guaranteed to take you back in time to the beautiful German heritage and agricultural roots.


Our event spaces

German Hausbarn

Say ‘I do’ where centuries of history meet rustic elegance

Step into a piece of 17th-century Germany with the authentic German Hausbarn, a rare thatched-roof dwelling relocated from Germany to Manning. This rustic venue features a cobblestone floor and accommodates approximately 100 guests, making it ideal for intimate ceremonies or receptions. Its unique architecture and historical significance provide a memorable backdrop for your special day.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

Trinity Church

A sacred space where tradition and love come together

Built in 1913, Trinity Church offers a serene and elegant setting for larger ceremonies. With a capacity of around 240 guests, it features 30 rows of benches and additional seating in the choir loft. The church's timeless beauty and acoustics create a sacred atmosphere for vows and celebrations.

Guest capacity

Up to 240 Seated

Up to 240 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

Grove at Leet/Hassler Farmstead

Celebrate under the open sky surrounded by Iowa’s natural beauty

For couples seeking an outdoor celebration, the Grove at Leet/Hassler Farmstead provides an expansive, natural setting with unlimited capacity. Surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of western Iowa, this venue is perfect for ceremonies, receptions, or casual gatherings amidst towering trees and open skies.

Ideal for

Elopement, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

German Hausbarn

Say ‘I do’ where centuries of history meet rustic elegance

Step into a piece of 17th-century Germany with the authentic German Hausbarn, a rare thatched-roof dwelling relocated from Germany to Manning. This rustic venue features a cobblestone floor and accommodates approximately 100 guests, making it ideal for intimate ceremonies or receptions. Its unique architecture and historical significance provide a memorable backdrop for your special day.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”


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