Historic John P. Furber Farm
EST. 2015
7310 Lamar Avenue South, Cottage Grove, MN, United States

Historic John P. Furber Farm
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At Historic John P. Furber Farm, make your wedding ceremony and/or reception a day to remember.
Our property is set on 5 acres in a very small community called Old Cottage Grove that was settled in 1843. The very small town is surrounded by active farm fields. On the property is one of Minnesota's oldest lived in homes dating back to 1850 along with the a dairy barn built in 1947.
The Lowdown
Type
Banquet Hall / Event Facility
Views
Farm ViewForestMeadow/FieldRolling HillsValley
Style
Industrial
Rustic
Best type of Celebrations
Charity Event
Corporate Event
Family Reunion
Holiday Party
Reunion
Social Event
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception

Venue Setting

At Historic John P. Furber Farm, make your wedding ceremony and/or reception a day to remember. The Historic Gothic Arched Roof Dairy Barn boasts over 8,000 square feet, large enough to host your event for up to 500 of your guests. An additional 3,000 square foot addition with attached separate bride & grooms suite and very large men and women bathrooms!

Old Cottage Grove was settled in 1843 by New England settlers recreating the East’s Greek Revival architecture in the historic homes built. The barn is located in a small rural community, and only minutes from the Twin Cities. It is surrounded by woods, pastures, farm fields and parks.

Capacity

Seated
500
Buffet
500
Standing
500
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Estimated price per head

from $12 to $25

Additional charges

$1,500 incidental fee for cleaning, security and setup.

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Required To Host An Event At This Venue

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2015
Curfew
12 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Corkage/Bottle Fee – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol For A Fee
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations
10+ Hotels withing 15-30 minutes from our farm.
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
  • Onsite Restrooms
Inside Scoop

We are the largest heated and air conditioned barn in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin!  If the other barns do not have a fire suppression system, turnaround as they are not safe for you and your guests!

Venue Features
The scene:
Our property is set on 5 acres in a very small community called Old Cottage Grove that was settled in 1843. The very small town is surrounded by active farm fields. On the property is one of Minnesota's oldest lived in homes dating back to 1850 along with the a dairy barn built in 1947.
Design:
The home has an Italianate design that comes from the the East Coast of the United States. The Gothic Arched Roof Dairy Barn was used for milking cows up to 1971. It stored many things over the years until it was remodeled in 2015 to become a wedding and event center. There is a new addition attached to the barn that provides a bridal suite, groom suite and public restrooms.
Standout venue features:
There is ample parking for up to 500 guests in the heated and air conditioned barn. The most remarkable thing is for guests to make an entrance into the barn venue and never have to leave. Everything is under "one roof."
Extra perks:
We include 60" round tables and chairs for 500 guests along with 8 banquet tables, 4 portable banquet tables, 13 high top tables and 300 white garden chairs.
Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
Preservation of the Year awarded from the City of Cottage Grove in 2016.
Member of the Cottage Grove Area Chambers since 2015.
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
We have exclusive catering with A'Britin Catering.
There are two full bars in the barn; one on each of the two floors.

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