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The Hive at Busy Bee
4.5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Indianola, Iowa
Greenhouse and event venue where flowers and plants are sold, plus venue hire for weddings.
Plan your tour
- Phone +1 515-408-5322
- Website thehiveatbusybee.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“Greenhouse and event venue where flowers and plants are sold, plus venue hire for weddings.” — its Google listing
Amenities, with proof
“The Amish-built building features vaulted ceilings, a bride's suite and groom’s lounge, a caterer’s kitchen, and a graceful, relaxed outdoor space for gatherings, weddings, and meetings.” — the venue's website
What couples say again and again
“Once there it is large ,air conditioned, and many exists, surrounded by beautiful flowers and natural surroundings.”
“The facility is beautiful, great parking, but could us better signage.”
“Great healthy flowers with a huge variety of annuals, perennials, houseplants, garden related gifts and reasonable prices.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Greenhouse and event venue where flowers and plants are sold, plus venue hire for weddings.”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Event venue”
- Hosts weddings — “Wedding Gallery”
- Corporate & private events — “A CELEBRATION, CHARITY AND CORPORATE EVENT VENUE”
From the reviews
Excellent venue for large gathering and meetings. We were there for the Warren County Thrive Iowa Launch.
Had an outdoor wedding. Classy. Nice big barn for reception. Struggled staying cool.
Getting married at The Hive at Busy Bee
The Hive at Busy Bee comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at The Hive at Busy Bee
Corporate events, retreats, or private parties come up for The Hive at Busy Bee — greenhouse venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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