Central Gardens of Northern Iowa
800 2nd Ave. N
PO Box 735
Clear Lake IA 50428
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Capacity200
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Ceremony Space
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Reception Space
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Outdoor Space
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Allows Catering
Central Gardens of North Iowa, Inc. is the only free, public garden in a 90-mile radius of Clear Lake and is a major tourist attraction in north Iowa. Nearly three acres and 20+ themed gardens provide serenity and beauty for over 18,000 guests who visit each year. The splendor of the grounds and the vibrancy of the programming offered almost exclusively at no cost to participants provide a wonderful place to escape for some quiet time, meet friends for lunch, celebrate the wonders of natures and our changing seasons, host a wedding or other special celebration or participate in our 40+ annual events.
Several areas within the Garden may be reserved for wedding ceremonies. The gardens’ natural beauty and its stunning architectural features, such as the Moon Gate and Theatre Steps, Nature Education Pavilion and two central lawns, the Ceremonial Lawn and Activity Lawn provide ideal locations for weddings. The recently completed Nature Education Pavilion with a wraparound deck and large windows offers an unparalleled gathering space, complete with a bathroom and kitchenette. The Reunion Terrace and Naturalist Terrace are also wonderful locations for your dream wedding.