Henry Wallace Country Life Center
Location: 2773 290th Street, Orient
Phone: (641) 337-5019
Number of diners: 20 (min) – 60 (max)
Price: $16.50 – $19.50 – Gratuity not included
Select one menu item for all guests. Program (or program/tour) can be added to any lunch or dinner menu option for an additional $3.00 per person. Programs and tours can be customized regarding Wallace family interests and time schedule – typical range 30-60 minutes.
Desserts and a program (or program/tour) are offered for $9.00 per person.
First Presbyterian Church
Location: 210 W. Green St., Winterset (one block west of the courthouse square)
Phone: (515) 468-2066 (Pat Dickerson)
Number of diners: Groups of 55 or fewer recommended.
Price: $14 all-inclusive (hot entrée, salad, side potato and vegetable, bread/rolls, dessert, coffee/tea/water)
This is Midwestern home-cooking served with lots of smiles at an historic church with beautiful stained glass windows and a pipe organ. Choose from Swiss Steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, or Ham Balls with Cheesy Potatoes.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Location: 2262 Hwy 169, Winterset (just over one mile from the Winterset courthouse square)
Phone: (515) 468-7780 (Pat Wetlaufer)
Number of diners: Groups of 55 or fewer recommended.
Price: $16 all-inclusive (hot entrée, potato dish, vegetable, salad dish, dessert, coffee/tea/water)
Choose from five hot entrée items, four potato dishes, several vegetable options, five salad options, and over seven dessert possibilities!
First Christian Church
Location: 103 W. Green Street, Winterset (one block north of the Welcome Center)
Phone: (515) 468-1275
Number of diners: No minimum
Price: $12 per person
Choose from three options – Baked Potato Bar, a Salad Bar (with a variety of salads), or Grilled Pork Loin Sandwiches. All options include dessert and drinks (coffee, tea, water). There is outside access to an elevator and a handicapped-accessible bathroom.
First United Methodist Church
Location: 309 E. Jefferson, Winterset
Phone: (515) 462-4731
Number of diners: Minimum of 20
Price: $15 per person
The meal includes Smothered Tenderized Pork Loin, Potatoes Au Gratin, green beans with bacon & onion, dinner rolls, brownies and ice cream, and beverages (water, iced tea, coffee).
Pizza Ranch
Location: 1009 N. John Wayne Drive, Winterset
Phone: (515) 493-1223
Number of diners: 290
Price: Check with the Winterset branch for pricing. Buffet hours are from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Madison County Winery
Location: 3021 St. Charles Rd, St. Charles (15 minutes from Winterset)
Phone: (641) 396-2220
Number of diners: 40 or fewer
Price:
- Wine tasting only, price $8 per person
- Wine tasting and tour, price $15 per person
- Wine tasting, tour and lunch, price $25 per person
Tasting includes five wine samples. Tour is of the vineyard and the wine production facility. Lunch includes a “Build Your Own” sandwich table, salad, chips, cookie and water or soda.
Hours: Seasonal — refer to the Madison County Winery website for details.