Windmill Hill Weddings & Events

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,000

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

Located just north of Manchester Iowa, Windmill Hill is a rustic wedding and event venue, featuring multiple ceremony & reception areas, modern amenities, bridal suite, groom's room, an outdoor patio, multiple outdoor decks, and more! There is also a home on the property available to rent featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living room, and a large kitchen and dining room. This allows you to relax and celebrate for the entire weekend all in one place. It is conveniently located about 3 miles north of Manchester, just off highway 13. There are several florists, caterers, DJs, party bus services, and more in the surrounding areas. It is also located approximately 50 miles each from Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Dubuque.

Seated guest capacity

  • 25-300

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Lodges, Retreats

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1713 165th St, Manchester, IA 52057

Our event spaces

Windmill Hill

There are several picturesque areas around the buildings, such as an old tractor on the West end of the building, benches, and rock gardens, for wedding photos and family pictures

Ceremonies may be held on either level of the barn, or outdoors, you get to choose what you would like. Plan an outdoor ceremony, if the weather doesn’t cooperate, just move it inside! We do provide full bar service, but do not provide catering or other vendor services. This allows you to choose your own, or choose from a list of vendors that we will provide you! What we do provide is a picturesque old barn and corncrib, as well as nice outdoor settings, that can be wonderfully decorated to your style and tastes.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Guests often feel this space is

“Serene and peaceful”

Windmill Hill

There are several picturesque areas around the buildings, such as an old tractor on the West end of the building, benches, and rock gardens, for wedding photos and family pictures

Ceremonies may be held on either level of the barn, or outdoors, you get to choose what you would like. Plan an outdoor ceremony, if the weather doesn’t cooperate, just move it inside! We do provide full bar service, but do not provide catering or other vendor services. This allows you to choose your own, or choose from a list of vendors that we will provide you! What we do provide is a picturesque old barn and corncrib, as well as nice outdoor settings, that can be wonderfully decorated to your style and tastes.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Guests often feel this space is

“Serene and peaceful”

Available services that can be provided by Windmill Hill Weddings & Events

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Double bed rooms

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.7

4.7 out of 5

11 reviews

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    Mariah Steva

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 12

    "We cannot say enough good things about Windmill Hill Events! From our very first tour to the final dance of the night, Chelsey made our planning process feel calm and organized. On our wedding day, we didn't have to stress about a single thing. Our guests kept raving about how beautiful the space looked, how smooth the flow was from the ceremony to the reception, and how comfortable everyone felt. If you are looking for a venue that genuinely cares about your day, book here!"

    Windmill Hill Weddings & Events•Oct 13, 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind words, Mariah! Your wedding day was absolutely beautiful, and we were so happy to have been a small part of such a special day! 🤍

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    Jason Schaufenbuel

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 27, 2026

  • TW

    Tobius Wilking

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 13, 2026

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    Bryanna Jacque

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jul 16, 2026

    Windmill Hill was the first and only venue my now husband and I visited prior to setting our wedding date. After the initial meeting, we both knew this was the place we wanted to celebrate and host our wedding. Chelsey and her family were the absolute best to work with - they made the entire experience stress and worry free and gave us the creative freedom to use the space in whatever way we wanted. Leading up to the day of our wedding, we were able to visit the venue several times to plan out our event. Our wedding weekend was an absolute dream and I couldn't be more grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Windmill Hill. Their entire team made sure our night ran smoothly and our wedding guest raved about their experience. We had a live band in the lower level of the venue and it was so much fun - there is so much space between the upstairs, lower level, and outdoor area - our guest could really take advantage of the beauty of the area. Our wedding was perfect and we couldn't have done it without Chelsey! I would highly recommend this venue!!

    Windmill Hill Weddings & Events•Jul 18, 2026

    Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! 🤍 It was such an honor to be part of your wedding journey from that very first tour through your unforgettable wedding weekend. We loved seeing your vision come to life, and we’re so happy you made the most of every part of the venue—including the live band in the lower level! Hearing that you and your guests had such a wonderful experience means the world to us! Thank you for trusting Windmill Hill with such a special day!

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    Amber Van Deusen

    Rating: 4
    •Google
    •Jul 2, 2026

    Very nice outside of no air and the handicap chair was broken.

    Windmill Hill Weddings & Events•Jul 18, 2026

    Thank you for your feedback. As a historic barn venue, we do not have air conditioning, and we’re happy to share that the handicap chair lift has since been replaced and is now fully operational. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

Yes. If you would like us to provide bar service, the fee is $150 per bartender.
April, May, June, July, August, September, and October
January, February, March, November, and December
Yes, on-site parking is available.
Yes, event insurance is required.
All payments made including the deposit are non-refundable.
Yes, the lower level of the barn is wheelchair accessible, and we also have a chair lift for those needing assistance to and from the upper level of the barn.

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