In 1910, President Taft signed the bill to establish Glacier National Park as the country’s 10th national park. Mr. Healy was given a plumbing contractor for the train depot here in St. Paul, where he met Samuel Bartlett, the architect of many of the railroad depots and Glacier National Park Lodge. Healy then commissioned Bartlett to renovate and enlarge the house. In 1914, the farm was sold to John Healy, the owner of Healy Plumbing and Heating Company of St. Paul. Mr. Healy’s company became closely tied to the Great Northern Railroad, as it provided the heating and plumbing for many of the train depots that were being built around the country at that time. The farm was named Hope Glen Farm, the name of John Healy’s mother’s maiden name of Hope, and the house settles in a Glen, thus Hope Glen.

Experience Pleasant Pastures, where rustic elegance and high-end hospitality come together with you in mind. Established in 2022, we are known for our personalized service, custom packages, and a place where you will feel like family. Pleasant Pastures sits on 64-acres in the gently rolling hills of Hillman, MN owned by The Jennings Family. Samuel and Mindi lovingly care for cattle, sheep, pigs, and chickens...all of which you and your guests are welcome to explore. The venue is tucked down in a park-like setting and is breathtaking in its beauty. With numerous picturesque scenic options perfect for all your Instagram dreams. The team here at Pleasant Pastures desires to create a lifetime of memories for you! Providing a ceremony site under a giant old oak tree and pond, along with a large commercial tent to host your reception. Enjoy the privacy and intimacy of your garden-style, outdoor wedding, and experience the uniqueness of what Pleasant Pastures has to offer.

Northern Oaks is designed to make clients and guests feel at home during their big day. Our mission is to provide a high-end, rural event venue in Central Minnesota while streamlining the process through transparency during your entire experience. With the capacity to host events up to 300 guests, Northern Oaks is a premier destination for your next event. Northern Oaks strives to make the most important day of your life as stress free as possible.

Set upon the sparkling shores of Gull Lake and surrounded by lush green landscapes, Madden’s on Gull Lake is a romantic destination for classic Minnesota weddings and honeymoons. The most notable of our many venues is The Pavilion, a covered outdoor event space with full kitchen and bar, perfect for summer ceremonies and receptions. On the other shoreline sits Wilson Bay, a rustic-inspired event space set up to host ceremonies and receptions any time of year. Whichever setting you choose for your celebration, you'll be met every step of the way with personal service and the world-class hospitality that Madden's is known for. Your wedding party and guests don't need to travel far once the night is over; Madden's has luxury lakeside or golf-side lodging options, along with dining and activity options to make the whole weekend a wedding celebration to remember.

Nestled within 400 acres of pure country and rustic charm, this is the perfect barn wedding venue in Minnesota. On a peaceful hillside overlooking grape vineyards, mile-long manicured old oak forests, and white pines next to a whispering brook, we offer Minnesota's premier barn wedding venue and country special events venue for your custom special event. Enjoy the serenity, peacefulness, and amazing beauty which has been carved out of the forests and developed over the past 100 years.