I wish I could give this place 5 stars. It's a beautiful setting in a valley surrounded by high…read morebluffs. The hosts were polite and accommodating. However... they flew a Trump 2020 flag. I don't care what there political beliefs are, but IMO, a hospitality service shouldn't do something so provocative in such a divisive climate. I would have had the same issue if it was a Bernie Sanders flag. We went there to relax and get away from the tension. Instead, it's there flying high above the campground. Too bad.

From the owner: Outback Ranch Inc. offers a beautiful country wedding venue with lodging and miles of trails to…read morediscover.

My friends got married here and we had a blast! It is a gorgeous venue, very isolated and quiet…read more(except for the party). The barn is large enough for a big crowd, plus a pavilion for an even bigger crowd, and plenty of grassy areas to enjoy the weather. Several of us camped at the venue overnight and then had a catered brunch in the morning. It was nice to not have to worry about strangers wandering in, and the owners completely left us alone to do as we please. Note- no restrooms or kitchen appliances.

Fantastic evening at Suncrest last night! We really enjoyed the music, pizza, and perfect weather…read more The team is very friendly! Loads of families out enjoying the sheep on the hill side. Word has it that next weekend. (Last weekend in June) is the 20th anniversary!

"It's just country boys and girls gettin' down on the farm." -Tim McGraw…read more Have you ever wondered whether pizzas grow on trees, vines, or are plucked from underground? The best way to get the root or meat and cheese of the matter is to get down on this 16-acre pizza farm yourself. To get there, drive through serpentine country back roads and "a steady cloud of dust that leads back to a field filled with pickup trucks." Park behind the main buildings where rows of tomato, mozzarella, and pepperoni plants grow. Save time by sending some of your crew to scout for a prime picnic spot while you queue up in the ordering line. Expect a long wait, but hay, it's worth it! You'll be happy as a pig in the mud sinking your teeth into a tasty, wood-fired, farm-fresh pizza. We ordered the following (ingredients in pics): PESTO: Basically an apprentice Vampire Slayer. Killer pizza, but not strong enough to destroy Jemaine Clement's Vladislav. HALEY'S COMET: Fungus is not for me. THAI CHICKEN: Popularithai contest winner! It could use extra cilantro as that was overpowered by the sweet chili peanut sauce. VAMPIRE SLAYER (previous visit): Unearthly amounts of garlic will give your inner Buffy raging vampire-slayah superpowers! Hi-yah! But there's more on this farm than meets the sty besides pizza! Hang out by the campfire, enjoy live music, or visit with the resident chickens, cows, pigs and goats. You'll be living high on the hog, enjoying it all on a Suncrest pizza night until the cows come home. Best pizza, barn none. DRESS CODE: Come as you are COVER CHARGE: Ain't one FARM RULES: "Don't forget to shut the gate, and stay out of the beans" REWARD for finding Becky

This is a 5th generation 150 year old barn. I have seen it go from "just a barn," to an in the…read moreprocess beautiful event barn that has been power washed & cleaned from roof to floor, new wood floors, a deck with a breathtaking view & amazing antiques ( most of which are from the farm itself) on display. For 6 years I have seen the heart & soul the family has put into this property. Would highly recommend for any occasion.

From the owner: Family Ties Event Barn offers a one-of-a-kind versatile event space, where individuals can create…read moretheir own unforgettable memories for any special occasions, while fostering a strong connection to the gardens, natural surrounds and the heart & soul of the farm. Nestled on a 210-acre farm, our rustic 5th generational charm creates a perfect backdrop for unforgettable memories. Book your tour today. By appointment only.

My nephew and his fiance had their wedding at this venue-WOW! This is a picturesque farm in the…read morerolling hills of west central Wisconsin. The venue is stunning for an outdoor wedding and the accommodations if weather is not on your side, outstanding. I have been to a number of outdoor, rustic/farm weddings, this place hits the proverbial " ball " out of the park! Not only is the venue and the buildings beautiful, the staff, workers, and the owners, Kristin(hope spelling is correct) and Steve, are true blue, salt of the earth, very professional, polite, kind,, and above accommodating. They kept everything flowing without any hiccups. I was so impressed with how involved the owners were, on making this day "perfect" for the new bride and groom, family and guests.Beyond that for all those thinking beyond- the parking was easy and close, with a lot of room, the bathrooms(we all know that is important at a big gathering), were spacious, clean, decorated, and well stocked. Accommodations for those from out of town, as we were, 15 minutes away in Black River Falls. We stayed at the Comfort Suite - it was more than we needed for a family of 5.For those wanting a venue such as this, all I can say, is, don't let this Diamond in the rough, go unchecked. Kudos to this family and this total package of true elegance, and outstanding service they have put together in the rolling hills of west central Wisconsin!

From the owner: Garden Valley Gatherings is a beautiful, rustic wedding venue located in Alma Center, Wisconsin…read more This venue provides a country setting that is conveniently situated just seven miles from interstate 94 and is a short 35-minute drive from Eau Claire. You and your guests will enjoy the charming barn, the rolling hills, and the meticulously groomed green fields that create an enchanting and magical feel for your big day. Our venue offers various ceremony sites and reception areas, so you can conveniently celebrate your entire day at one location.

We stopped here as part of our Harvest Host tour this weekend and had a nice stay. Nestled in the…read morehills of Iowa the winery is a very quiet and beautiful place to sit on the patio and enjoy some wine. We were warmly greeted by staff when we got here, got the camper set up and came in for some food and a tasting. They have a nice menu of appetizers, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches. We got the 3 dip combo which was salsa, buffalo chicken and a southwestern bean dip. They were all really good. We both had a wine tasting of 4 wines and ended up getting a bottle of the Lazy Days Itasca. It was a crisp white wine that was refreshing while sitting outside on the patio. The menu does have a considerable amount of sweet wines but does have a few dryer wine. They also have wine slushes on the menu that we tried that were really good.

We've been here a couple times to enjoy a lunch at their grill, sample their wines and take home…read moreseveral bottles of our favorites. So, for the wine "purists" out there, remember, these are not necessarily like nice, earthy pinots, merlots or cabernets that you pour in a big glass and enjoy with dinner. More like light, sweeter pino grigios or rieslings. We drink them mostly like sweet dessert wines (think port) in small glasses after a meal or late in the evening. If you come at them from this perspective, you won't be disappointed as you might be if you went here looking for a conventional table wine. Great location, nice facilities, enjoyable wines and pretty good food. I had the Norwegian sandwich - VERY good. It's out past the Seed Savers, so if you are looking for something to do after visiting them - this may be just the ticket. Highly recommended.

Actually Yelp has the correct address. Lake Boulevard is the backroad that runs parallel to Highway…read more61, back in the trees. It used to be the highway before 61 was built and made it a service drive of sorts. The Lodge is a city-run cabin with full porch, basement rec hall and lots of old hunting lodge-style charm. It was build for Scout functions originally, I believe. Inside you'll find lots of taxidermied animals on the wall, a large fireplace, a kitchen, and a large mainroom. Don't drink the water though. It's non potable. Was a staple of Winona upbringing. Had countless anniversaries, wedding receptions, birthday parties and graduation parties here. Nestled at the base of the bluffs between Woodlawn Cemetery and Stone Circle park.

I think Yelp has the wrong address for the Holzinger Lodge, it's located on the west edge of town,…read moreright at the base of the bluffs. It's also next to the trailhead of some of the best mountain biking in the midwest. The trails are truly spectacular, both from the views you get on them, as well as a trail quality standpoint. I'm not sure what role Holzinger Lodge plays other than loaning it's name, but I'm glad they allow WAMB to maintain the trails, because those trails are one of the shining gems of Winona.

What an amazing place to have a wedding. Lori and her husband were so very kind and accommodating…read moreto the needs of the bride's mother who is dealing with a life altering illness. Thank you Lori for going above and beyond what is expected.

I was here as a vendor to DJ for a wedding recently and have great things to say about this venue,…read morethe owners were friendly, warm, and helpful when I arrived early to check in and set up. Both the drive to and the property itself was beautiful. The bathrooms were also clean and comfortable. The dance floor was placed on the opposite corner of the huge room from the bar, a big faux pas when it comes to reception layout since dance floor and bar go hand in hand. Decor was great and the lighting was effective but they dismissed me asking them to turn the lights off on the dance floor, eventually turning them to 25% and finally 50% for that quarter of the room while the rest of the space stayed at 100% light all night long. To be clear the overhead lights on the dance floor should be turned completely off and the rest of the room typically is dimmed during the late night portion of a wedding or you're damaging guest engagement on the dance floor and harming the clients vision for their wedding celebration. The clients already had a special lit sign and DJ lighting planned for the dance floor which did not have the same effect with the venue lighting staying on. This was disappointing and confusing and showed a lack of experience and expertise in hosting events. Laurie specifically gave gaslighting responses claiming that keeping the lights up has never been a problem for them before which sounds like a disservice to their clients. I hope they can improve in the future and aim to serve their clients needs throughout their whole event and I wish nothing but the best for all upcoming couples. We all had a great time celebrating the newlyweds despite these small issues but some specific changes could have made a big impact on the success of the event overall.

I waited a while to write this review because I wanted to be fair. If I had written it the day of…read morethe event it would have been 1 star. Given the time of further consideration, I think 3 stars is legit. Here's the deal: I attended a family wedding here earlier this summer. The bride & groom were radiant, their friends were ecstatic to participate in their nuptials & everyone in the family was thrilled this day had arrived. We were all eager to celebrate. The venue at The Court Above Main, meaning the large room where the wedding & reception took place, is gorgeous. With high ceilings & floor to ceiling windows there is plenty of natural light on a sunny afternoon. It's elegant & creates a lovely mood as the guests anticipate the blessed event. Finally, the moment arrives...the wedding was a delight. Soon after, pictures began & most of us were quickly scooted out of the wedding venue to a small outside ante-room which turned out to be the bar. There were about 120 guests. Thankfully, not the 150 expected, or this would have been even worse. That's 120 people all eager to get a drink at a small counter with 2 very nice, but obviously overwhelmed, bartenders. Once everyone had their drinks we were all stuck in this ante-room where there were a few tall tables & at most, 8 places to sit. It was a hot summer day & this room didn't have enough air conditioning. Everyone was sweating, there was practically no place to sit, there was barely room to stand, and not a bite to nibble on. (I realize that may have been an error made by the wedding couple in terms of not considering appetizers of any kind. However, what legitimate venue purporting to provide exceptional wedding services would allow an oversight like this without being sure the wedding couple seriously understood the importance of something to eat while drinking alcohol?). We were stuck in this situation for more than 2 hours! That's how long it took the room where the wedding occurred to be transitioned with tables & chairs for the dinner. Yup, 2 hours of being too hot, with aching feet, and no place to escape. Being a wedding, there were several elderly family members in attendance who were able to snag the few available chairs. But not everyone. So finally, people started trying to go in the main room where the tables & chairs were being set up & where it was much cooler because the AC worked almost too well. Those who tried got yelled at! That's hardly a welcoming vibe. The reason this transition took so long is because there were only 2 people on staff doing all the work. I have a good friend who manages wedding events & when I told him about this wedding, he said they always have a minimum staff of 5 for this number of people so they can ensure the transition happens in no more than 20 minutes. Now that seems reasonable. Once we were finally seated for dinner, the same 2 people were the only ones both serving & clearing. They were nice enough, but it all took way too long. I've gone on long enough. I'll finish by saying with this size venue & their limited staffing, I'm sure it could be a lovely wedding for 50 people, 75 at the most. Otherwise, it's simply not a large enough space, at least for the drinking portion of the event. And you'd be smart to insist there are a minimum of 4 staff to handle transitions & serving. Also insist there are enough tables & chairs in the bar area.

I was a wedding guest here in September. The venue itself is great, a cool cocktail room, and the…read moremain reception are is also nice. It's on the smaller side, so don't expect to have 150+ people and be comfortable, but for the clientele it serves, it's a great option. My frustration is with one of the bartenders. I ordered an old fashioned, a fairly common drink for most wedding-goers. The bartender made the drink, placed it in front of me, and said that it would be an extra $2 because "it's all alcohol, compared to other drinks." He caught me off guard, seeing as everything else other than top-shelf liquor is included in an open-bar package. The drink wasn't made with premium whiskey anyhow, unless Jack Daniels is considered premium in this neck of the woods. Anyways, if they're going to stiffarm you for an extra $2 here and there, so be it. But, to make your drink, set it down in front of you, and then ask for extra money, that's just unprofessional. Be upfront about it. The drink would've been better served tossed in his face, as his bartending skills were more insulting than anything.

Stopped into the bar for a casual meal during a hunting trip in the area. Stepping inside you…read morecould immediately feel an upbeat vibe from the music, lighting and laughter in the air. We grabbed a couple seats at the bar and were greeted by the bartender. She dropped a couple cold adult beverages in front of us and asked if we were going to eat which we promptly said yes! She brought us menus and we ordered a burger and fries and a special for the night - walleye fingers, also ordered with fries. The food took awhile and we weren't surprised because there was a sign going into the kitchen that kind of hinted at that in a humorous way. The French fries may be the best I've ever had, great seasoning, crisp and hot. The order size was borderline huge. The walleye was breaded lightly and tasted like any walleye I've had - great. The burger was reported to be great too. Not sure if I'll ever make it back, but highly recommend for anyone who's in the area for a great casual meal at a reasonable price. Sorry about no pictures, we were pretty tired from 6 days of hunting.

Stopped for lunch after golfing. Super friendly service. Food was good for bar food. Burgers,…read morewraps, wings. Affordable and tasty.