Abella

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $6,900

Guest capacity

Up to 295 seated guests

About this venue

Escape to a romantic, timeless French country estate nestled 35 minutes from the Twin Cities. Featuring a stunning modern reception hall, a historic barn and a variety of outdoor spaces, Abella allows couples to truly customize their dream wedding ceremony and reception for up to 295 guests.

Best of Zola 2026

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-295

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
11720 256th St, Chisago City, MN 55013

Our event spaces

French Country Hall

An abundance of windows for natural light and our signature antique chandelier bring this space to life.

A climate-controlled space with elegant white interior, chandeliers, and a fireplace. Features include farmhouse head tables, round guest tables, cross-back chairs, catering prep kitchen and restrooms.

Guest capacity

Up to 295 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Square footage

6,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- 10 AM - 12 AM Rental on Friday/Saturday or 10 AM - 10 PM Rental Sunday-Thursday - Farm Tables for Head Table - 72" Round Guest Tables - Crossback Vineyard Chairs - Folding Banquet Tables - Ceremony (with Room Flip) at no additional charge

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Willows

A serene meadow surrounded by Willow trees with grand reveal doors.

Surrounded by hundred-year-old willow trees, this is our most popular outdoor ceremony location, the Willows is located 1/4 mile from the main reception area and access via a gravel road. A trolley is available to transport guests to and from this location for $500, or guests can take an 8-minute walk through our sunset fields to reach this beautiful destination.

Guest capacity

Up to 295 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Limo Golf Cart for the bridal party and guests with mobility challenges (seats 5 per trip) - Mosquito Treatment - White Folding Chairs

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Historic Barn

Originally built in 1900 and restored, this space is perfect for a ceremony or social hour.

Perfect for overflow social hour or an indoor ceremony

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Seating for 30 (white pews) - White folding chairs (for ceremony) - Optional Lounge Furniture for an additional fee - Cafe lights and vines

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Cottage Suite

A lovely space with plenty of room where the wedding party can prepare for the big day!

With three rooms and an en suite bathroom, the Cottage Suite has spaces for the wedding party to relax, grab a bite to eat, and get their hair and make-up styled. There's also a dressing room. The space is surrounded by a wraparound porch which is used often for first looks and getting ready photos.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Kitchenette with mini fridge, sink and counter space - Bathroom - Hair/Make-up staging area with 5 large mirrors - Dressing room with floor length mirrors

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Granary Suite

A lounge for the wedding party to unwind in and prepare before the ceremony begins.

This historic, multi-level suite features mirrors, seating, a dry bar, games, and a television with Roku and a Nintendo Switch.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Dry bar with mini fridge - Games - Television, Nintendo Switch and Roku device for streaming - Bathrooms located across the patio in the French Country Hall

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

French Country Hall

An abundance of windows for natural light and our signature antique chandelier bring this space to life.

A climate-controlled space with elegant white interior, chandeliers, and a fireplace. Features include farmhouse head tables, round guest tables, cross-back chairs, catering prep kitchen and restrooms.

Guest capacity

Up to 295 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Square footage

6,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- 10 AM - 12 AM Rental on Friday/Saturday or 10 AM - 10 PM Rental Sunday-Thursday - Farm Tables for Head Table - 72" Round Guest Tables - Crossback Vineyard Chairs - Folding Banquet Tables - Ceremony (with Room Flip) at no additional charge

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Willows

A serene meadow surrounded by Willow trees with grand reveal doors.

Surrounded by hundred-year-old willow trees, this is our most popular outdoor ceremony location, the Willows is located 1/4 mile from the main reception area and access via a gravel road. A trolley is available to transport guests to and from this location for $500, or guests can take an 8-minute walk through our sunset fields to reach this beautiful destination.

Guest capacity

Up to 295 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Limo Golf Cart for the bridal party and guests with mobility challenges (seats 5 per trip) - Mosquito Treatment - White Folding Chairs

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Historic Barn

Originally built in 1900 and restored, this space is perfect for a ceremony or social hour.

Perfect for overflow social hour or an indoor ceremony

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Seating for 30 (white pews) - White folding chairs (for ceremony) - Optional Lounge Furniture for an additional fee - Cafe lights and vines

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Cottage Suite

A lovely space with plenty of room where the wedding party can prepare for the big day!

With three rooms and an en suite bathroom, the Cottage Suite has spaces for the wedding party to relax, grab a bite to eat, and get their hair and make-up styled. There's also a dressing room. The space is surrounded by a wraparound porch which is used often for first looks and getting ready photos.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Kitchenette with mini fridge, sink and counter space - Bathroom - Hair/Make-up staging area with 5 large mirrors - Dressing room with floor length mirrors

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Granary Suite

A lounge for the wedding party to unwind in and prepare before the ceremony begins.

This historic, multi-level suite features mirrors, seating, a dry bar, games, and a television with Roku and a Nintendo Switch.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Dry bar with mini fridge - Games - Television, Nintendo Switch and Roku device for streaming - Bathrooms located across the patio in the French Country Hall

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Available services that can be provided by Abella

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Linens
  • Sound / AV

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

14 reviews

  • NH

    Natalie H.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 26, 2026

    MY DREAM VENUE

    Abella was my dream venue. The staff and Day of coordinator that we had were lifesavers. They made our wedding day so special and organized. I did not have to worry about a thing the morning of the wedding thanks to their coordinators. The outside ceremony was magical and the reception hall was everything I had dreamed. Our guests loved the outdoor patio and stated "this is the dreamiest venue". I loved that everything was in one area. The trolley was the perfect touch for our guests, especially for the children that attended and elderly guests.

  • SY

    Selena Y.

    Rating: 5
    •May 27, 2026

    Five stars

    Abella exceeded all of our expectations! From the moment we toured the space, we knew it was the perfect place to celebrate our special day. The staff were incredibly attentive and accommodating. Megan and Blaine, and their team went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. They were responsive to all our questions and requests, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. I would 100% recommend Abella to any future couples

  • R

    Rachael

    Rating: 5
    •Dec 16, 2025

    Simply the sweetest place

    Abella and their staff, especially Megan and Blaine, have been nothing but kind and supportive throughout this whole journey. When we first looked at Abella, it felt a bit out of our price range, but they (and their space!) were so warm and welcoming that we couldn’t pass it up - so a December wedding it was! Our wedding was beautiful (the chandeliers speak for themselves… just wow), cozy (with the fireplace!), and full of so many wonderful memories. The photos online are truly what it looked like in person. I didn’t have to decorate much because the space itself was already so lovely. Abella’s bartender(s) was amazing, and their preferred vendors were ALL wonderful. I have nothing but respect and gratitude for Abella’s team - thank you for everything!

  • AS

    Alexis S.

    Rating: 5
    •Dec 3, 2025

    We love Abella!

    We are so happy we chose Abella for our wedding venue. From start to finish, the entire experience was truly wonderful. Megan and Blaine were incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating from our very first tour. They answered my dozens of emails quickly and with so much patience, and their support throughout the planning process meant so much to us. They even surprised us with sweet gifts along the way, which made everything feel even more personal and special. On our wedding day, the staff went above and beyond. The owners, managers, security team, and bartenders were all professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in making the day seamless. Everything ran smoothly, and we felt cared for the entire day. Abella is not only a beautiful venue — it’s run by people who truly love what they do. We are so grateful for the entire team and couldn’t imagine our day anywhere else. Highly, highly recommend Abella!

  • AB

    Ashley B.

    Rating: 5
    •Oct 29, 2025

    Bride

    Nothing but great things to say about Abella & their staff! From the very beginning, they were very prompt in responding to my inquiry on the Knot to set up a tour, which I appreciated. When we toured, we instantly knew that this was place we wanted to get married! We chose a mid-fall wedding date of October 24th, and it was absolutely stunning!! From sunrise to sunset, we had the best views at Abella. There isn’t one bad place on that venue - all areas are gorgeous so it made my photographers job VERY easy! Our guests (all 285 of them) had nothing but great things to say to us during and after our wedding about the venue — the various locations we could be on the property was a huge game changer! The Abella staff was also so great to work with. This was obviously my first time planning a wedding, so I really had no idea what I was doing. They, along with my other vendors, made it INCREDIBLY easy to allow me to find my feet during this planning process. Thank you to everyone at the Abella staff that helped along the way! Megan, Blaine, Jordan, Gina, our amazing bartenders, and all the other behind the scenes staff…thank you!!

Full access to four buildings including 2 wedding party suites, full access to the outdoor spaces, tables and chairs, cleaning services, parking, a battery-operated sound system for an outdoor ceremony and a golf cart limo. We do not charge ceremony fees!
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We have an open catering policy with no catering fees! We have a list of preferred caterers that are tried and true; new, full service caterers are allowed with prior approval through an easy process!
Absolutely! All food served to guests must be made in a licensed kitchen. Dessert/snacks can be drop-off (only dinner must be provided by a full service caterer).
You are allowed to bring in your own alcohol to serve to your wedding party in the suites in the morning. Once the ceremony starts, all alcohol must be provided by our in-house bar service.
Yes, there is a parking lot and event attendants will help guests find a spot and get to where they are going on site!
Friday and Saturday rental periods are 10 am - midnight (14 hours); Sunday-Thursday events are 10 am - 10 pm (12 hours). We can also go until midnight on some holiday weekends. We recommend the last dance 30 minutes prior to the end of the rental period. Early Access to the wedding party suites is available as early as 8 am for $200 per hour.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. Our most popular ceremony location, The Willows, is located about 1/4 mile from the main reception space, accessed by a gravel road. We do have a golf cart available for people with mobility challenges.
November through mid-December and April are considered off-peak season and have a discounted rate. We can occasionally host winter events (mid-December through March) for up to 150 guests with a modified room flip, or up to 200 guests for an off-site ceremony.
May-October
We do require you to provide proof of event host liability insurance coverage. Current rates are around $120.
We have 2 indoor ceremony options - the French Country Hall (requires a 90-minute room flip) and the Historic Barn. Due to staffing needs, we require ~24 hours notice to change ceremony locations; we can often accommodate same-day changes with modifications. We do not have any fees associated with our ceremony options!

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