Private Events

Salisbury House & Gardens for your Special Event

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Corporate Events
Inspired Meetings: A unique setting for your next off-site meeting, luncheon, or retreat.
Imagine your next board meeting in the Common Room seated at the 19’ long English Oak Trestle Table surrounded by ornate needlepoint tapestries. Envision hosting your business or private event in the rich settings of elegance our historic mansion provides. With internet and phone capabilities remain connected while surrounded by history.

Private Dinners and Receptions
Spend an enchanted evening at Salisbury House & Gardens
Greet your guests as they enjoy a cocktail hour in the Great Hall under the rafters from the White Hart Inn, where Shakespeare performed with his troupe in the early 1600’s. Then enjoy a lavish dinner prepared by one of our preferred caterers in the Common Room. End the night with dancing on the limestone terrace overlooking the gardens or enjoy a guided tour of this historic mansion. Salisbury House & Gardens is the perfect location for every special occasion.

Weddings
Your happily ever after awaits 
Let us make your dreams come true. This grand mansion and its beautiful gardens create an idyllic setting for your special event with an elegant backdrop unique to Des Moines. Gothic archways, stained glass windows, gorgeous gardens, a a stunning venue for this milestone celebration.  Salisbury House & Gardens is a Tudor England-style castle set atop manicured gardens encased by pristine woodlands. Magnificent photo opportunities throughout the property. Whether you are seeking small and intimate venue for your wedding, or an expansive garden for a large gathering, Salisbury House & Gardens offers an array of options for weddings of varying scope and size. Begin your fairy tale at Salisbury House & Gardens with a memorable wedding that you, your family and friends will never forget.

You’re invited to visit Salisbury House & Gardens to see for yourself! We would love to show you how we can make your special event unforgettable. For more information, or to schedule your visit, please call Jill Hall at 515-274-1777 or email Jill.