A single ingredient is harvested from the Wallace Farm, then showcased at the Wallace House in every dish of a multi-course dinner. Accompanying the meal is a program thoroughly exploring the culinary background of the featured ingredient.

2025 Dinners:

• Garlic – Oct 1
• Squash – Nov 5

Doors open at 6 pm, service begins at 6:30 pm.

Events at the Wallace House 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.

Our occasional Know Your Farmer Dinners at the Wallace House pair a one-of-a-kind menu with a chance to personally talk with incredible Iowa growers. Doors open at 6 pm, service begins at 6:30 pm.

2025 dates & featured farmers:

• Wallace House: Ray Family Farms – April 23
• Wallace Farm: WCI Garden Programs Manager Kevin Blair – August 24

Events at the Wallace House 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.

We embrace local food and sustainable agriculture. Sourcing fresh, seasonal ingredients locally results in tastier, more nutritious food and showcases Iowa’s ability to produce high quality ingredients. Our restaurants connect patrons to our garden, land and historic sites and to other members of the local foods community.

Core Food Values:
• Menus reflect our garden, land, & historic properties
• Seasonal, housemade dishes
• Quality ingredients
• Local sources support Iowa’s family farms & small businesses