I just had my daughter's wedding here this past week end. What a FANTASTIC venue!…read moreThis was a perfect place to have her DYI celebration. We were able to create an event that was totally personal. THANK YOU BACK SHED!

From the owner: Introducing... The BackShed!…read more We wanted to bring something bigger & better to Royalton for all of your events, and we are doing just that! We purchased the old Smieja Implement in Royalton and are in the process of transforming the "BackShed" (a 40' x 105' pole shed) into a beautiful venue for all your party needs! We are planning to be open in April, 2023! Contact us by email (thebackshed@yahoo.com) or telephone (320-247-5109) with questions and bookings!

One word.... Fantastic! This place has everything that you would want in a relaxing get away…read more They have a beautiful home that is clean and friendly. Their home is your home when you stay there. Bubba and Margie are the owners and they are dynamite people to sit an d chat with. Bubba has some great stories to tell and loves to tell them! Margie's talent is to make you feel at home with scrumptious goodies and a breakfast to die for! There are not words to describe the beautiful location that they occupy. It is a peninsula of land surrounded by a gorgeous lake and wild life. Please see the beautiful photos. I met several people that are return guests and they tell me that if you stay here, it will be very hard for other B & Bs to compare in many ways. They have many rooms in the house that are for adults only and then they have several guest houses on the property for families or groups to rent out. They have all the amenities that you would expect like boats, paddle boats and fishing poles to name a few things. This place is a nature's paradise with animals and activity where ever you look. You can nearly hand feed chipmunks at the front door if you like to that kind of thing. The way that I found this place was when my boss booked this as a off site meeting for a couple days where the management team mulled through ideas and business decisions and then have our wives stop up there on Friday evening to have a casual weekend. The charm of the people, food and location is unlike anything else you will find. Enjoy yourself and relax. I am already planning another trip back.

I have to say I have mixed feelings about letting you in on one of my greatest secrets. This is the…read morebest place I have ever stayed. The hosts are the most wonderful, sincere people. They spoil us with a delicious breakfast and we love our room. We come every year.

I have been waiting also 2 weeks for a reply from them. My son's wedding is fast approaching and I…read morecan not get my questions answered. Beautiful venue, but not worth the added stress from poor communication.

From the owner: Stone Hill Farm is a unique destination among the venues in central Minnesota. We embody rustic…read moreelegance highlighting intricate details through custom designs, repurposed-woodworking, and genuine craftsmanship displayed over massive square footage of indoor event space. Our farm is a hidden sanctuary showcasing some of the most scenic hill-side views rural Minnesota has to offer. From weddings to graduations, to board meetings and business dinners, Stone Hill Farm is a fresh location, and we look forward to hosting you.

Beautiful, century old family farm lovingly converted to a fabulous venue space. Picturesque…read moregrounds with lots of photo opportunities, bridal suite and groomsmen rooms, lower level bar - food and seating area. Upstairs has an expansive deck with breathtaking views, another bar or dessert area, stage, dance floor and more. Elevator for handicap , elderly or those with stair challenges, plenty of parking including handicap right next to the building. Expansive yet intimate. Elegant but affordable. Weddings, proms, graduation, other events! Take the virtual tour on the web page. Staff is great, and accommodating but food is a bit pricey.

WEDDING VENUE SUPREME !…read more What a lovely lovely establishment to have your wedding at. Easy to find, picturesque, comfortable, low pressure, friendly, competent, accommodating, and all around good vibes. Did I say it was just lovely? Despite all the restrictions, we all adhered and had a successful ceremony and reception. I wish that the reception hall was a little more light. Overall, a good day with good people. G E T M A RR I E D H E R E

From the owner: Creating extraordinary events and memories that last a lifetime is what we love doing at Crooked…read moreWillow. Located just 1-hour west of St. Cloud and 10 minutes from Alexandria, we are your premier wedding venue in Osakis, MN, which is the ideal setting for your most memorable occasion. Whether you're planning a wedding ceremony/reception, corporate outing, or another special event, look no further than our year-round facility that is loaded with classic charm and numerous modern amenities. We're proud to offer a unique indoor/outdoor venue that is whimsical, romantic, and private. You'll have an exceptional level of support, tools, and resources throughout your special day. Contact us today to book your tour for your wedding or special event.

We got the wedding of our dreams from Stonewall Farms. The owners, event coordinator, and the team…read morewere phenomenal the entire day, and we even got to have our rehearsal and groom's dinner at the venue the day before. They have a wedding planner included, Liz, and she is wonder woman! The entire venue is beautiful with so much to do and see. While the venue is already beautifully decorated as you can see in photos and comes with so many decorations, we also brought our own and they helped set it up for us! They have a fantastic reputation and working relationship with the vendors in the area too, so catering and other vendors went without a hiccup because of the seasoned experience everyone has out there. Many of our guests told us it was the most beautiful wedding they'd ever been to, all because of the venue and the owners and their team. It's unique, classy, elegant, and so fun! We didn't need it, but they did have the option to move the ceremony indoors as well. Don't hesitate to plan a short road trip out to see the location for yourself, you won't regret it!

Excellent venue!! Drew and his team are great to work with and run a very organized venueread more

This camp is located in Alexandria. I reviewed it for that area, but wanted to share this fabulous…read morespot for all of you Twin Citians, thus the listing in St. Paul. They do have a website- adding the www and dot com thing. mountcarmelministries My family and I have been going To Mt. Carmel since my kids were barely in elementary school. Mt. Carmel is a beautiful family Bible camp on a large chunk of shoreline on Lake Carlos 4 miles north of Alexandria, Mn. A great swimming beach- diving dock, kayaks, canoes and a pontoon boat are there; kids are supervised by a lifeguard and there is a campfire ring as well as a sauna. No extra fees for using boats- or anything for that matter! We were looking for a Christian Camp with multiple programs for all ages and let me tell you, Mt. Carmel has something for everyone. There are Worship services in the morning and evening, Bible discussion groups, activites for the kids including crafts, games, movies- you name it. There is a gorgeous brand new Chapel overlooking Lake Carlos, and a beautiful lodge- plus 30 cabins and cottages. Mt. Carmel is one of the hidden gems in Minnesota that begs to be discovered. You can go there, be at peace, let your kids do their own thing and not have to worry about their safety or what they are doing. Their counselors are college students with a strong commitment to Faith and genuinely love teaching and being with children. This place is so wonderful- you can literally do all of the programs or do none of them. There is no pressure to participate, but you'll want to. Many of the guests have been going for generations, and there are just as many new guests who are discovering this sanctuary from the pressures of the world. The accomodations range from cottages, rustic cabins, remodled cabins, brand new cabins, RV sites and luxurious lodge rooms. A family of four can spend a week there for well under $1700, and that's with a top-tiered lodge room WITH FOOD! Cabins and cottages are less expensive and have a wonderful charm of a forgotten Minnesota. The food plans here are variable- you can go no food, some meals or full plan, which is what we do- breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks. There are a few special nights like a Hoedown or an ethnic buffet.' The food here is spectacular. Entrees range from grilled ribs and chicken to homemade lasagna to pizza to tatortot hotdish! Every lunch and dinner had homemade bread or rolls. Theres also a healthy salad bar and special diet considerations are available. My kids are a bit picky and they ate everything. They now have free WiFi too. Please treat yourself or your family to a week or weekend at Mt. Carmel- they are now open year-round for vacations, retreats and even business meetings. We have made many friends there and are so grateful we "took a chance". We usually do the same things- same restaurants, etc. This is now our most anticipated destination of our year! There is one bad thing about Mt. Carmel- my kids cry when we leave. That's quickly extinguished by the Dairy Queen in Alexandria on the way home.

The wedding was awesome and the staff were respectful and helpful. My son and daughter in law had…read morean amazing wedding

Very poor service, poor food and staff was disrespectful to guests.read more

I wanted to rewrite our review of The Barn at Dunvilla to give a more complete picture of our…read moreexperience. I deleted my previous review on my own accord because it only focused on the issues, which wasn't entirely fair. First, our wedding day was truly magical and beautiful. The location itself is stunning, and our photos turned out absolutely wonderful. The bridal suite is spacious and well-designed -- it was a great space to get ready in and spend time with my bridal party. The venue host did an excellent job. Anything we needed, he handled quickly and professionally. Several of our guests even commented on how smoothly things went. The venue also provides a chair ramp for handicapped guests, which was appreciated by those who needed it. One of the biggest positives is the flexibility -- the venue allows you to customize your day and make it your own. They also let us have our rehearsal there at no additional cost and allowed us to set up early, which made the entire weekend much less stressful. The venue is reasonably priced for everything it offers, and we appreciated being able to use their décor, which saved both time and money. The owner is pleasant to work with in person. That said, communication during the planning process could have been better. After we paid our deposit to reserve the venue, we had to reach out multiple times over the course of several weeks to get responses to some basic questions. Our DJ also had questions about the sound system and tried reaching out multiple times without hearing back. I asked a couple of times for the venue to contact our DJ directly, and they did so the last time I reached out. When you're planning one of the biggest days of your life, it can be stressful not to hear back in a timely manner. Another area that could be improved was the alcohol setup. The venue is affiliated with Spanky's, which is the only bar service allowed. We were a bit disappointed by that restriction, as we might have chosen a more affordable option otherwise. We pre-ordered through Spanky's knowing our families would be big drinkers, and the required gratuity was over $500 before any services were provided. We would have preferred the opportunity to tip based on service. The day before our wedding, the venue owner mentioned that we should move our honeymoon fund jar so it didn't "compete" with the bar's tip jars. We weren't aware that tip jars would be out for the liquor items, as we felt what we tipped was already generous. The day of the wedding, the tip jar also wasn't labeled to indicate what had already been pre-tipped. Had we known, we could have made a sign explaining what was already tipped. On our wedding day, the bar staff ended up moving our honeymoon fund jar off the bar, and unfortunately, we didn't receive any contributions to it. Afterward, I reached out to Spanky's directly, and the owner was very understanding and made things right. He also said he would look into solutions to prevent this from happening to other couples in the future, which we truly appreciated. Overall, The Barn at Dunvilla is a beautiful and accommodating place to celebrate a wedding. While there were a few communication and coordination issues along the way, our day itself was everything we hoped it would be, and we're grateful for the memories made there. They did apologize for the communication issues after the wedding, which we appreciate.

The Barn at Dunvilla Bed & Breakfast & Inns, Lodging…read more(1) CLOSED NOWToday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pmTomorrow: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 9 YEARS IN BUSINESS Call Website Directions Write Review SPONSORED Is this your business? Customize this page. Claim This Business 48203 Us Highway 59, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Hours Regular Hours Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm More InfoEmailEmail BusinessBBB RatingA+Extra Phones Phone: (218) 863-2322 Phone: (218) 863-2880 Phone: (218) 863-8000 Phone: (218) 849-9621 AKA The Inn at Dunvilla Other Link http://thebarnatdunvilla.com Categories Bed & Breakfast & Inns, Lodging View More GalleryView all (1) Add Photos The Barn at Dunvilla - Pelican Rapids, MN Reviews AFAndrew F.Edited: 10/19/2022 Overall Amenities Cleanliness Service Complete and utter waste of money holes in the floor where people would fall over in their chair they refused to turn the heat on whatsoever even in the bridals chambers also none of their handicap accessibility amenities worked and they refused to help whatsoever extremely rude disrespectful snotty and liars this place was set up terrible the owner and the workers for this property (not the great bartender who's not part of this terrible company) but they were just completely unprofessional and should never own any business what so ever complete ruined my best friend and his wife's wedding night over half can of red bull that was bought at the venue and even called the police on the groom and kicked everybody out 3.5 hours early on his wedding night for zero reason I would not recommend this venue for anybody for any occasion whatsoever for $8000 plus other amenities it was a complete waste of time and money Nothing was broken nothing was damaged there was no fighting nothing whatsoever. The staff and owner completely ruined there wedding Over a half can of Red Bull they said you're not allowed to bring anything outside and bring it back in even if you're just stepping out the door to have a cigarette what a joke these people are complete trash May i include they are not handicap accessible whatsoever also they will not turn the heat on in the women's chambers they will not turn the heat on upstairs All of their toilets overflow and they would not fix it it was completely disgusting and holes all over the dance floor to the point where even were people were sitting there chair legs would fall through the floor and people would fall out of her chair PATHETIC

Spilled Grain Brewhouse was a great stop while we were in Annandale. They have a nice, large patio…read morewith plenty of seating, making it a perfect place to relax on a summer day. There were lots of beers on tap to choose from, with something for every taste. My favorite was the spicy mango ale--it was refreshing and perfect for summer. I'd definitely stop back the next time we're in town!

Food is good service Ambiance is good…read more10 stars The staff are always nice to people care about 10 out of 10