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An event center in Mount Ayr, Iowa, The Ramsey Farm Pavilion provides a ranch-style venue for wedding events of all sizes. A historic working farm and village, the 180-acre property houses an event barn, a house overlooking the lake for smaller events, and the Lesanville Inn Bed & Breakfast with several accommodation options for guests.

Facilities and Capacity
Most couples who book this venue decide to utilize the scenic Iowa farm views for an outdoor ceremony. The main event space at The Ramsey Farm Pavilion is the barn, which can hold up to 250 guests. The smaller, waterfront Heritage House overlooks the lake and is an ideal spot for smaller events. In addition to having liability insurance, this venue is also pet-friendly and provides ample parking, wheelchair access.

Services Offered
Wedding ceremonies, receptions, elopements, bridal showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners can be hosted at this venue. A bridal suite space is offered for the bridal party before the ceremony. The Ramsey Farm Pavilion staff can assist in setting up and cleaning up tables, chairs, decorations, and other wedding necessities. On-site, this venue offers couples their inventory of:

  • Altar/arches
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Barware
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens


Cuisine
With a full service in-house catering team, couples can choose a menu from many different options, which they can sample at a tasting. Catering service extends from hors d’oeuvres at a cocktail reception to buffet, plated, stationed, or family-style serving at the reception. While they can create a cake for the occasion, the venue also permits an outside cake to be brought in for the reception. Holding a full liquor license, The Ramsey Farm Pavilion has an in-house bar ready to provide beverages to guests during a cocktail hour or reception. Their bartenders can serve from a cash bar or open bar, providing house and specialty beer, wine, and liquor. They can also accommodate special requests for a champagne toast or a signature cocktail.

Accommodations
The property also includes Lesanville Inn Bed & Breakfast, which can accommodate guests or a wedding couple. Their housing options include different houses for guest use, such as the Lesan House, the Axtel House, and the Carriage House.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Inn/B&B

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

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Jess P. Sent on 06/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

10 Year Anniversary

We are absolutely grateful to Ramsey Farms for all the work they put in to help us celebrate our 10 year Anniversary.

Starting off, the Pavillion is extravagant and more beautiful than we imagined. IDEAL for a Country Couple! They had everything set up so that all we had to do was bring our decorations. The food was so good, and refreshing to have the catering done for us so that we didn't have to fret over it.
The Manager and her help are very friendly and so easy to get along with. My daughter even got to make a new friend who has the purest heart I have ever seen. He entertained my kids all night, and it's a memory my daughter will always cherish. He even joined in with my kids to help put my wedding decor away for me. As the evening progressed, we got to open the doors and breathe in the beauty of what a country life is all about. You can't buy such beauty that comes naturally with this place. Speaking of money, the price is VERY reasonable for everything we had done, whereas most places would charge an arm and a leg. If I could give 10 stars, I would. I can't express enough how blessed I felt yesterday, enjoying such a divine place. If you leave this place unhappy when your done, check yourself in the mirror. Because they go such lengths for a fee you can't get anywhere else. I had to laugh when I was asked if a lady could bring her 3 year old in. We said the more the merrier, because we believe in being welcoming with a smile, and it was a family function where even my kids were still running and playing. The only complaint I have is not being able to live their myself. 🤣 To take something generations old with history and depth. And allow strangers in to enjoy it.. Is truly a blessing. My family was beyond impressed, and I have a strong feeling we will all be back! Thankyou so much for making my Anniversary, an Anniversary I will always cherish. My heart melted with absolute bliss. Thankyou again!!!!!!
Brittney
Brittney M. Sent on 09/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Ramsey farms

Absolutely beautiful! Could not have asked for a better place to have our special day!
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Savannah Sent on 09/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Bed and Breakfast, Ceremony and Reception place.

Very professional and informative. Beautiful place to have a ceremony and reception.
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