Seasonal Dining at Historic Locations

Farm to Table dinners at the Wallace Centers of Iowa are rooted in a legacy that spans generations. From the late 1800s through the 1940s, the Wallace family lived and gathered at Wallace House while shaping the future of American agriculture and journalism. As farmers, innovators, and editors of Wallaces’ Farmer, they believed deeply in the connection between land, food, and community.

Today, that legacy lives on through our Farm to Table dining experiences. Each dinner features ingredients grown at the historic Wallace Farm near Orient and thoughtfully sourced from local Iowa farmers and producers. Menus change with the seasons, highlighting the freshest harvest and reflecting a deep respect for the land and the people who steward it.

Chef Gabe transforms fresh farm ingredients into a multi-course dinner that invite guests to slow down, share a table, and reconnect with where their food comes from. Our dinners are a celebration of Iowa agriculture, innovation, and the enduring Wallace belief that good food can nourish both people and place.

Dinners at the Wallace House are BYOB. You can bring your own wine or beer without a corkage fee. Dinners at the Wallace Farm include a bar with wine and beer available for purchase.

Doors typically open at 6 pm with dinner service starting at 6:30 pm.

2026 Dinners

April 2 – Handmade Pasta @ Wallace House

June 26 – Strawberry Dinner @ Wallace House

August 28 – Historic Corn Plot Dinner @ Wallace Farm

September 10 – Vegan Dinner @ Wallace House

October 15 – Garlic Dinner @ Wallace House

November 12 – Harvest Dinner @ Wallace House

December 11 – Holiday Dinner @ Wallace Farm

*Dinner dates and themes are subject to change based on harvest times. Reservations are opened at least 6 weeks in advance. Tickets are $75 per person.

Events are assigned community seating. Leave any seating requests with your order and we will do our best to accommodate. 

Our facilities are not food allergen or gluten-free. Our staff will do our best to prevent cross-contamination. Please be aware our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, or peanuts.

Because our dinners are planned on pre-registrations, fees are non-refundable if cancellation received less than 10 days before the event date. Refunds for reservations made by credit card will reflect a deduction of the transaction fees. Registrants are always welcome to send someone in their place if unable to attend.