Lodge and Retreat Wedding Venues in Lonsdale, MN

Ahavah Cottage is a wedding venue in Elysian, Minnesota. Located just an hour away from Minneapolis, this setting is ideal for couples seeking a tranquil, down-to-earth place to exchange their vows. The surrounding woodlands and rustic indoor space make for a one-of-a-kind base for any couple's fairytale vision.

Welcome to Outback Ranch! We're so excited to share your special day with you. Country Venue We have a gorgeous country venue located in rural Houston, MN. It is 4,200 sf. ft. complete with tables, chairs, outside ceremony/reception areas, bar/food area, a portable stage for your head table, a Bridal Suite & Groom's Den. We have 3 large overhead doors that open up to a scenic view of our bluffs where you can have your ceremony & reception. The inside venue seats 450 guests and with the doors open we can accommodate over 750. The best part is that all of it is yours Friday through Sunday! Cabins & Campsites We can also offer your family & guests cabins & campsites to stay during your big day. We have three different cabins & 75 electrical & primitive campsites. Come celebrate! To learn more, fill out this form:

In 1900, Frank D. Stout inherited part of his father’s lumber fortune, moved to Chicago, and within a few years was one of the wealthiest men in the country. Stout's was built in 1903 by Frank D. Stout as a summer retreat for his family and modeled after the famous Adirondack camps. Over the past 25 years, new cabins have been erected and we now have a total of 43 guest rooms on the Island. Imagine a ceremony on the South Lawn with panoramic views of Red Cedar Lake or a tranquil gathering in the former Stout Family master bedroom with a wood-burning fireplace. Stout’s Island Lodge offers an elegant yet relaxed setting with a selection of private event spaces for intimate groups to large tented weddings for up to 175 guests. We invite you to experience the history, comfort, and charm of this remarkable facility. Stout’s Island Lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

All day, our staff will cater to you, whether setting up, prompting, coordinating, communicating, entertaining, cleaning, and working around you all day, so that you and all guests enjoy every moment of your wedding day. We'll take care of everything, making sure you have the final say in every design decision. What you will not have to do is sign a zillion contracts, coordinate 20 vendors, worry about buying, storing, and assembling every last detail and on, and on. Come on down... let's plan your perfect day. Glenhaven Events is an all inclusive venue for weddings, family celebrations, and business / corporate functions. A beautiful outdoors garden for ceremonies and photography, breathtaking interiors, world class lighting, and warm, personal attention to you.

The perfect venue for your wedding ceremony and/or reception… unique…affordable…romantic…scenic. We've been cruising the St. Croix river for almost 40 years providing boats for weddings, receptions, vow renewals, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, elopements, and other various events!