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Rustic Venue in South Metro/Southern Minnesota?

dysfunctionalmonkeydysfunctionalmonkey member
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in Minnesota-Minneapolis and St. Paul
I am trying to find a rustic indoor reception venue south of Minneapolis and north of Mankato. I would love to find a log cabin/lodge. I have only found two in the area (MN Horse and Hunt and Caribou Gun Club). I am wondering if anyone has any other ideas for me.

We are looking at roughly 200 people.
I would love to have the ceremony outdoors at the reception venue.
We are looking at 10/1/11 for a date.

Thanks!
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Re: Rustic Venue in South Metro/Southern Minnesota?

  • Liberty27Liberty27
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    edited December 2011
    I am at Afton Alps which is in Hastings.  It is a ski chalet so its rustic, and they have outdoor ceremony options.  Its very reasonably priced, but not sure if it is far enough south.

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  • tpender13tpender13 member
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    edited December 2011
    I don't have any other suggestions, but I've heard nothing but good things about Horse and Hunt.

    Slightly off-topic, but there's a campground that's superduperclose to there (Fish Lake Acres campground in Prior Lake) that I spend a bunch of time at during the summer. It could be an option for some guests to stay at. Mystic Lake, and some of the other hotels in Shakopee are a quick drive too, so it's a nice balance of "rustic" with having facilities close by.
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  • dysfunctionalmonkeydysfunctionalmonkey member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks guys. I did check out Afton, I just think it would be too far of a drive.

    It's good to know that about Horse and Hunt, though. I am going to check it out tonight! Hopefully it will work within our budget. It looks beautiful on the website.
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  • debbieupperdebbieupper member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm pretty sure The Little Log House is exactly what you're looking for in exactly the right location. I got married there just 2 weeks ago. Here is a pic of the inside of the place:
    Sorry, I only have a black and white photo right now. 

    The pictures on the website don't do it justice, but here it is: http://www.littleloghouseshow.com/index.php?page=village-hall

    I will also be posting a whole buncha photos soon once we get ours on a disc! Let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to answer them. They are great to work with, very reasonably priced, a beautiful and unique, awesome venue that make people go "wow, how have I never heard of this before??" and are really flexible. Seriously check it out.
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  • alecia622alecia622 member
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    edited December 2011
    Geez, if you could swing a St. Paul location (super easy to get to - good freeway access) check out Dakota Lodge!  We didn't end up picking it, but we absolutely LOVED it, it sounds like exactly what you're looking for . . .  :)
    http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/LeisureRecreation/CountyParks/Locations/Thompson/DakotaLodge.htm
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