Green Acres Event Center


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

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,900 for off-peak dates, and $4,900 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 225 seated guests

Offer from vendor

Complimentary Ceremony*

Complimentary Ceremony* for any Remaining 2026 Fridays. *Restrictions apply. Check out our website for full details & additional promotions we're running!


About this venue

Green Acres is an award winning Wedding & Event Venue conveniently located just 15 minutes southwest of Minneapolis. This lovingly restored historic barn is turnkey with all the modern amenities that include heat, air conditioning, handicap accessible elevator, surround sound, AV, wireless microphone, and theatrical lighting inside and out. Rain or shine, we can accommodate an indoor or outdoor ceremony and a seated reception indoors for up to 225 guests all year round. We have a lovely brick patio, outdoor lounge seating, a s'mores cauldron and a four sided fire pit for those perfect Minnesota evenings. Inside the barn, we have two levels: one for your cocktail/social hour and our upper/main level where the party happens! Green Acres is rustic elegance with stunning chandeliers, soaring Gothic Arch roof of aged timbers, and charming decor. Everything is wheelchair accessible because no one should miss out on the fun!

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Our event spaces

Upper Level Great Room Loft

Gorgeous Upper Level Great Room with a soaring gothic arch roof of aged timbers beautifully lit with Crystal and Candlelight Chandeliers.

Gorgeous 3000 square foot with a soaring gothic arch roof of aged timbers, hardwood floors and crystal chandeliers for beautiful and romantic photos. Perfect for the ceremony, reception and dance with surround sound, AV, wireless microphone, and beautiful view of gorgeous Staring Lake Park

Guest capacity

1-225 Seated

1-299 Standing

Ideal for

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

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Crystal and candlelight chandeliers Theatrical lights Heat and Air Conditioning Audio/visual Spot light Wireless Microphone Tables and Chairs included

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Main Level

Welcome & Social Main Level

This 3,000 square foot space is warm and welcoming with relaxed and luxurious leather seating throughout and charmingly decorated with eclectic and nostalgic artwork. There is a VIP silo/wine cellar for the bride or groom to get ready, holding kitchen with access to the refrigerator for flowers and desserts. Perfect space for mingling and the social hour.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-299 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

VIP silo/wine cellar that is perfect as the bridal or groom suite Holding kitchen with access to refrigerator for flowers and desserts Modern bathrooms Handicap accessible entrances and elevator Surround Sound Modern and charmingly decorated bathrooms Luxurious leather seating throughout Warmly lit fireplaces Electric artwork and antiques

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Great Outdoors

Gorgeous outdoor spaces perfect for the Wedding Ceremony, Social Hour and games.

Green Acres is ideally located next to Staring Lake Park. Lovely ceremony space under a canopy of trees for your dream outdoor wedding. Custom-built four-sided fireplace with cozy seating area, cowboy's cauldron for roasting marshmallows for a delicious s'mores treat, beautiful pavers, tractors and eclectically painted cows for fun photos and great spaces for games. Dogs, horses and even llamas have been welcome guests.

Guest capacity

1-299 Seated

1-299 Standing

Square footage

45,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Fireplace Cowboy's Cauldron for roasting marshmallows for a delicious s'mores treat Tractors Outdoor Ceremony space underneath a canopy of trees Pavers Hayride Lounge seating areas Outdoor bar available Loads of spaces for Games Can accommodate four legged guests that include dogs, horses and llamas Luxurious Outdoor bathrooms Eclectically painted cows

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Historic Barn

Our beautifully restored barn is the perfect combination of historic elegance and modern convenience, with gorgeous arches, fantastic chandeliers, and every amenity you need to host a great party.

Upper Level Great Room Loft

Gorgeous Upper Level Great Room with a soaring gothic arch roof of aged timbers beautifully lit with Crystal and Candlelight Chandeliers.

Gorgeous 3000 square foot with a soaring gothic arch roof of aged timbers, hardwood floors and crystal chandeliers for beautiful and romantic photos. Perfect for the ceremony, reception and dance with surround sound, AV, wireless microphone, and beautiful view of gorgeous Staring Lake Park

Guest capacity

1-225 Seated

1-299 Standing

Ideal for

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

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Crystal and candlelight chandeliers Theatrical lights Heat and Air Conditioning Audio/visual Spot light Wireless Microphone Tables and Chairs included

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Main Level

Welcome & Social Main Level

This 3,000 square foot space is warm and welcoming with relaxed and luxurious leather seating throughout and charmingly decorated with eclectic and nostalgic artwork. There is a VIP silo/wine cellar for the bride or groom to get ready, holding kitchen with access to the refrigerator for flowers and desserts. Perfect space for mingling and the social hour.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-299 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

VIP silo/wine cellar that is perfect as the bridal or groom suite Holding kitchen with access to refrigerator for flowers and desserts Modern bathrooms Handicap accessible entrances and elevator Surround Sound Modern and charmingly decorated bathrooms Luxurious leather seating throughout Warmly lit fireplaces Electric artwork and antiques

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Great Outdoors

Gorgeous outdoor spaces perfect for the Wedding Ceremony, Social Hour and games.

Green Acres is ideally located next to Staring Lake Park. Lovely ceremony space under a canopy of trees for your dream outdoor wedding. Custom-built four-sided fireplace with cozy seating area, cowboy's cauldron for roasting marshmallows for a delicious s'mores treat, beautiful pavers, tractors and eclectically painted cows for fun photos and great spaces for games. Dogs, horses and even llamas have been welcome guests.

Guest capacity

1-299 Seated

1-299 Standing

Square footage

45,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Fireplace Cowboy's Cauldron for roasting marshmallows for a delicious s'mores treat Tractors Outdoor Ceremony space underneath a canopy of trees Pavers Hayride Lounge seating areas Outdoor bar available Loads of spaces for Games Can accommodate four legged guests that include dogs, horses and llamas Luxurious Outdoor bathrooms Eclectically painted cows

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Historic Barn

Our beautifully restored barn is the perfect combination of historic elegance and modern convenience, with gorgeous arches, fantastic chandeliers, and every amenity you need to host a great party.


Available services that can be provided by Green Acres Event Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Valet - paid
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Sound / AV

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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42 reviews

  • KH

    Katie H.

    Rating: 5
    Jun 26, 2026

    Great experience!

    Our wedding day was everything we hoped for and Green Acres Event Center and the staff there played a huge role in making it so special. The venue itself is stunning and has so much character we only added a few decorations to add our own touch. The indoor and outdoor spaces were both gorgeous and the perfect atmosphere for our ceremony and reception. We appreciated the ability to move the ceremony indoors if weather wasn’t cooperating. Robyn and the other staff were incredibly kind, professional, and attentive throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Their excellent and prompt communication made us feel so supported and took away much of the planning stress. They worked so well with our coordinator and handled logistics so flawlessly that we got to just relax and enjoy our day. Highly recommend this venue!

  • AM

    Ashley M.

    Rating: 5
    Jun 19, 2026

    Best day of our lives

    This venue was absolutely amazing! Our day was beautiful. The staff were the best, helping make our day stress free. The venue was absolutely beautiful and timeless! Wouldn’t recommend more.

  • CS

    Christine S.

    Rating: 5
    May 8, 2026

    Green Acres is the best!!

    We could not have asked for a better experience at Green Acres. From the moment we toured it we knew it was the one. It has so much character compared to some of these new "modern" venues that are just plain and require a lot of decorating from your end, which we did not want. The staff was super friendly and communicative from the very beginning- They are so organized and I felt like I was in such good hands throughout the whole wedding planing process. Megan specifically was so wonderful and really payed attention to detail to make sure our vision came to life all the way through our special day! I would definitely recommend Green Acres for a "outside of the city" feel without the long drive!

  • SH

    Samantha H.

    Rating: 5
    Jan 27, 2026

    Perfect Winter Wedding

    The perfect venue for anytime of year, but especially in the winter! We brought some decorations, but the natural beauty of this venue would have been more than enough. The staff is also so unbelievably helpful and competent, and they helped an overly anxious person like myself really enjoy our special day! I couldn’t recommend this venue enough!

  • LW

    Laura W.

    Rating: 5
    Jan 25, 2026

    Customer

    Our experience with our wedding at Green Acres was an incredible! The communication, preparation, and execution of every detail was an amazing experience and we were so thankful to have had our wedding here. 10/10 recommendation for the space, rustic and elegant vibe, cleanliness and preparation of the team, and support and encouragement offered along the way during wedding planning. We are forever grateful and so thankful!


Real couples who got married at Green Acres Event Center

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We ask that you use one of our catering services for your bar package. You are able to bring in outside wine with a corkage fee of $15 per bottle opened.
Yes! We have the capability to park 70 vehicles.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have a ramp at our side entrance, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.
Your reservation includes 12 hours from start to finish, including the time it takes for your set up and removal of décor/personal belongings. Any additional time will be billed at $450 per hour.