Chankaska Winery

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,500 for off-peak dates, and $4,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests



About this venue

IT’S YOUR STORY It begins with a babbling stream and acres of sunset views in the vineyard. Located in Kasota, Minnesota, Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery provides the picture-perfect atmosphere for your wedding story! With two stunning reception spaces and three ceremony areas enclosed in our forest, this venue can create your story exactly how you imagine it. Enjoy your wedding any time of year and find your happily ever after at Chankaska!


Our event spaces

Chankaska Event Center

The Chankaska Event Center is an amazing space that elevates your ceremony and/or reception to the next level of luxury.

As you walk into the Chankaska Event Center the chandeliers are sure to make a statement while they highlight exposed wooden beams that are also complimented by natural lighting. The outdoor patio overlooking the vineyard, private fire area and exclusive lounge tie this whole reception site together. Additional features of the Event Center include a bridal suite and grooms suite for all your wedding day needs. Enjoy this versatile space all year long.

Guest capacity

10-350 Seated

10-350 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Ceremony location - choice of Forest or Court White garden chairs, setup & tear down Golf cart shuttle - by Chankaska Employee CREEKSIDE RECEPTION Setup of tables, chairs and linens 60” round guest tables that seat 8 per table Folded linen napkins in white or black White or black linens for all tables All other table needs plus floor length linens Romantic lighting Bridal Suite with private patio Grooms Suite Venue Coordinator Parking attendants Reception security Yard games Bar staff

Room cost

Friday- $7,000 Rental Fee, Saturday & Sunday- $8,000 Rental Fee

Creekside

(Only Available for Creekside Tent Weddings)

This premier ceremony space is located on the right bank of Chankaska Creek and is set in a natural canopy of trees. Walk down the aisle and say your “I Do’s” under a beautiful wooden arch listening to the babbling creek.

Guest capacity

10-225 Seated

10-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

All Ceremony locations include white garden chairs, setup & tear down along with a custom ceremony layout. Ask about renting barrels and arches for a truly unique ceremony!

Room cost

$4,500 Rental Fee

Forest

(Available for Creekside Tent or Event Center Weddings)

Guests will be delighted when crossing one of the two beautiful bridges to this two tiered, picturesque site that offers an open-air, intimate venue for ceremonies. Beautiful stone steps and a wooden arch highlight the area.

Guest capacity

10-250 Seated

10-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

All Ceremony locations include white garden chairs, setup & tear down along with a custom ceremony layout. Ask about renting barrels and arches for a truly unique ceremony!

Room cost

$2,500 Rental Fee

Court

(Available for Creekside Tent or Event Center Weddings)

This beautiful ceremony site is outlined with mature birch trees and colorful wild flowers. This site is also home to our famous oak tree. Any way your guests are seated they will love the view!

Guest capacity

10-250 Seated

10-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

All Ceremony locations include white garden chairs, setup & tear down along with a custom ceremony layout. Ask about renting barrels and arches for a truly unique ceremony!

Room cost

$1,500 Rental Fee

Barrel Room

Get ready in the barrel room for your wedding.

Exuding elegance, the barrel room adds a unique space to get ready for your special day.

Guest capacity

1-20 Seated

1-20 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

$500

Winemaker's House

The winemakers house is a great place to get ready for your special day.

Wanting to stay true to the historical roots of the land and estate, we chose not to tear down the original farmhouse near the winery. Instead, to celebrate this unique structure built in 1864 and homesteaded as Chankaska Creek Ranch, we restored it and turned it into some offices and a bridal changing room. This brings a whole new caliber of proximity to ‘babysitting the grapes,” as the vineyard is right outside the front door!

Guest capacity

1-20 Seated

1-20 Standing

Ideal for

Welcome party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

$500 rental

Chankaska Event Center

The Chankaska Event Center is an amazing space that elevates your ceremony and/or reception to the next level of luxury.

As you walk into the Chankaska Event Center the chandeliers are sure to make a statement while they highlight exposed wooden beams that are also complimented by natural lighting. The outdoor patio overlooking the vineyard, private fire area and exclusive lounge tie this whole reception site together. Additional features of the Event Center include a bridal suite and grooms suite for all your wedding day needs. Enjoy this versatile space all year long.

Guest capacity

10-350 Seated

10-350 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Ceremony location - choice of Forest or Court White garden chairs, setup & tear down Golf cart shuttle - by Chankaska Employee CREEKSIDE RECEPTION Setup of tables, chairs and linens 60” round guest tables that seat 8 per table Folded linen napkins in white or black White or black linens for all tables All other table needs plus floor length linens Romantic lighting Bridal Suite with private patio Grooms Suite Venue Coordinator Parking attendants Reception security Yard games Bar staff

Room cost

Friday- $7,000 Rental Fee, Saturday & Sunday- $8,000 Rental Fee

Creekside

(Only Available for Creekside Tent Weddings)

This premier ceremony space is located on the right bank of Chankaska Creek and is set in a natural canopy of trees. Walk down the aisle and say your “I Do’s” under a beautiful wooden arch listening to the babbling creek.

Guest capacity

10-225 Seated

10-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

All Ceremony locations include white garden chairs, setup & tear down along with a custom ceremony layout. Ask about renting barrels and arches for a truly unique ceremony!

Room cost

$4,500 Rental Fee

Forest

(Available for Creekside Tent or Event Center Weddings)

Guests will be delighted when crossing one of the two beautiful bridges to this two tiered, picturesque site that offers an open-air, intimate venue for ceremonies. Beautiful stone steps and a wooden arch highlight the area.

Guest capacity

10-250 Seated

10-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

All Ceremony locations include white garden chairs, setup & tear down along with a custom ceremony layout. Ask about renting barrels and arches for a truly unique ceremony!

Room cost

$2,500 Rental Fee

Court

(Available for Creekside Tent or Event Center Weddings)

This beautiful ceremony site is outlined with mature birch trees and colorful wild flowers. This site is also home to our famous oak tree. Any way your guests are seated they will love the view!

Guest capacity

10-250 Seated

10-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

All Ceremony locations include white garden chairs, setup & tear down along with a custom ceremony layout. Ask about renting barrels and arches for a truly unique ceremony!

Room cost

$1,500 Rental Fee

Barrel Room

Get ready in the barrel room for your wedding.

Exuding elegance, the barrel room adds a unique space to get ready for your special day.

Guest capacity

1-20 Seated

1-20 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

$500

Winemaker's House

The winemakers house is a great place to get ready for your special day.

Wanting to stay true to the historical roots of the land and estate, we chose not to tear down the original farmhouse near the winery. Instead, to celebrate this unique structure built in 1864 and homesteaded as Chankaska Creek Ranch, we restored it and turned it into some offices and a bridal changing room. This brings a whole new caliber of proximity to ‘babysitting the grapes,” as the vineyard is right outside the front door!

Guest capacity

1-20 Seated

1-20 Standing

Ideal for

Welcome party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

$500 rental


Available services that can be provided by Chankaska Winery

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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CREEKSIDE & EVENT CENTER RENTAL: Friday, Saturday & Holiday Sunday rentals shall have the use of Creekside and Event Center 11am - 11pm. Ceremony locations will be given a four hour block of time as agreed upon in event agreement. Barrel Room or Winemaker House is available from 11am-5pm.
May, June, July, August, September, October, and November
January, February, March, April, and December
STATE LAW PROHIBITS BRINGING ALCOHOL ONTO THE CHANKASKA CREEK PREMISES. Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery is licensed to allow the consumption of beverages provided by Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery. Chankaska Wines are to be served exclusively during events. Chankaska Winery reserves the right to confiscate any alcoholic beverages that are brought onto the Chankaska Creek property.
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Yes, all our facilities are mostly wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.
Chankaska Creek is a no-smoking facility. Smoking is not allowed inside the building or outside on the grounds, including the parking lot. There are no designated areas on the property. Chankaska Winery reserves the right to withhold money from damage deposit for cleaning up cigarettes left on the grounds.
All food and beverages must be purchased from Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery or a preferred vendor, with the exception of wedding cakes. All wedding cakes brought onto the property must be from a licensed baker. If food or beverages from an outside source are brought onto the property, Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery reserves the right to hold those items and return following the event.
In the effort to provide an enjoyable safe environment for all our guests, Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery reserves the right to ask guests to leave that; wear indecent attire, exhibit nudity and/or behave violently, vulgarly or offensively toward others. The police may be asked to intervene at our discretion and no refunds will be granted if a group is asked to leave due to these issues.