Northern Pacific Center

Guest capacity

Up to 800 seated guests

About this venue

Located in the heart of Brainerd, Minnesota, this amazing 47 acre estate will take your breath away as you experience venues that get to call this place home. We are proud to showcase our historic spaces dating all the way back to 1871! We are excited for the opportunity to be apart of your big day.

Seated guest capacity

100-800

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Historic Estates, Mansions
Industrial Spaces

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

1511 Northern Pacific Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401

Our event spaces

Blacksmith Main

A historic space + a luxurious experience, here to make your dream come true!

This 8,000 square foot event space is sure to capture the beauty and elegance of your big day. Blacksmith Main is a large, industrial-style space with expansive brick walls and windows. Starting at $7,200 for a 9 a.m. to midnight room rental on Fridays in 2024. This includes reception tables and chairs for up to 300 guests, an assortment of stationary chandeliers, hanging string lights, a complimentary furniture vignette rental, and two, eight-hour getting-ready suite rentals.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Square footage

8,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

9am to midnight reception rental time with until 1am for tear down. Tables and chairs included for your entire guest count. Two getting ready suite rentals for eight hour time frames with stocked mini bar and snacks. Furniture vignette rental from our Foundry Collection String lighting and stationary chandeliers. Gorgeous outdoor patio. Ample on-site parking and directional signage. Commercial grade high speed wi-fi. 47 acres of outdoor photography space.

2 South

Event Venue

The newest and largest wedding venue event space in the area with over 38,000 square feet. Conventions, concerts, receptions, ceremonies and so much more. If you are tired of the norm, step into the extraordinary with this historic venue that was once home to the Machine Shop of the Northern Pacific Center.

Guest capacity

Up to 450 Seated

Up to 1200 Standing

Square footage

38,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, After party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Fun and festive

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

9am to midnight reception rental time with until 1am for tear down. Tables and chairs included for your entire guest count. Two getting ready suite rentals for eight hour time frames with stocked mini bar and snacks. Furniture vignette rental from our Foundry Collection. String lighting and stationary chandeliers. Ample on-site parking and directional signage. Commercial grade high speed wi-fi. 47 acres of outdoor photography space.

Room cost

Saturday Ceremony and Repcetion Rental $12,995 for a 9am to Midnight Rental

Luminary

Event Venue

Located in the Clocktower at Northern Pacific Center, Luminary is a 4,000 square foot historic space used for private events such as grooms dinners and engagement parties. White brick walls and natural light surround this venue with a clean and modern feel. Artistic backgrounds and exposed beams compliment the main openness of the room and the concrete stenciled floor. Step onto the back deck to finish the night, under gleaming string lights located along the train tracks.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Square footage

4,000

Ideal for

Luxurious and chic, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Le Lier

Event Venue/Getting Ready Suite

At just under 2,000 square feet we believe this event space is perfect for intimate gatherings and special events. Host an elegant shower or birthday party for a special person in your life. Whatever your plan is, we want to provide you with a modern, white, elegant and clean slate so you can fully customize your event. Le Leir is also used as a getting ready suite for our brides, grooms, and wedding parties.

Guest capacity

Up to 24 Seated

Up to 24 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Elopement, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Pricing starting at $500 for up to 24 guests, two hours of rental time, select tables and chairs included, and catering options available exclusively through Clocktower Hospitality.

Lincoln Lounge

Event Venue

It showcases a warm and inviting space to relax and enjoy in the company of your guests. A rich and masculine space filled with character and mix of modern features. Pricing starting at $500 for up to 24 guests, two hours of rental time, select tables and chairs included, and catering options exclusively available through Clocktower Hospitality.

Guest capacity

Up to 24 Seated

Up to 40 Standing

Square footage

1,500

Ideal for

Wedding shower, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”