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The Hive at Busy Bee
4.5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Indianola, Iowa
Greenhouse and event venue where flowers and plants are sold, plus venue hire for weddings.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Phone (515) 408-5322
- Website thehiveatbusybee.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“Great healthy flowers with a huge variety of annuals, perennials, houseplants, garden related gifts and reasonable prices.”
Amenities couples mention
What couples say again and again
“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.”
From the reviews
This is a hidden jewel.. The facility is beautiful, great parking, but could us better signage. Maybe road signs to tell you its ahead and a bigger sign out front. Once there it is large ,air conditioned, and many exists, surrounded by beautiful flowers and natural surroundings.
Blessed to have found Nicole ! She take her time and makes your vision happen with Always the friendliest genuine experience. I had a bad experience at a previous salon and she fixed the hot mess I had going on. She gave me my dream hair and is taking such amazing care of it.
Kind of a hidden little secret for some people. Went there on a whim to shop for houseplants. I usually go for outdoor perennials. Was surprised by the amount they had. and what I found. And VERY reasonable prices.
If you're looking for plants to beautify your place, this has got to be one of your stops. Very large selection, well laid out, easy to navigate through the store and competitively priced
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 the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues 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
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Hive at Busy Bee — barn 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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