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The Gardens Of Castle Rock
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,450
Packages
Prices start at $6,450
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
The Gardens of Castle Rock provides a beautiful setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies, receptions, and special events. Located in the lower south metro, The Gardens is a short distance from the Twin Cities. The Gardens welcomes all! Couples that are looking to express who they are and share with family and friends in an environment that is grounded in beauty, nature and design. Where personal expressions are manifested in the ability to create an event that is truly unique. An event that is an extension of your values and beliefs found in your relationship. Come join us! Embrace passion and celebrate love at The Gardens. To get started on your wedding, email The Gardens at (personal information protected by Zola) or call (personal information protected by Zola).
Our event spaces
The Lath House
Rustic & Romantic....The most unique ceremony spot in Minnesota!
Charming wood structure covered with luscious grapevines, tucked back in the hill and illuminated with thousands of lights! It will take your breath away!
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Wedding shower
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Wedding in the Woods
Natural & intimate
Find the magical boho wedding arch nestled in the woods behind the two heirloom white pine trees....a short stroll down the country road.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Grand Promenade
Formal & elegant space to say "I Do!"
Beautiful white wedding pergola with paver walkway down the center aisle, edged with lush grass and mature trees as a back drop.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
8,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Baraat
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Lawn
Open to your imagination and so many possibilities!
Classic to creative.....Perfect for those who want to create the wedding of their dreams. There is no limit to your imagination with this setting! The drystone walls are a uniquely timeless feature and the modern wedding cube is amazing!
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
10,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Wedding Reception Tent
More than just a tent, The Garden’s wedding reception tent creates the perfect space for your uniquely designed wedding celebration.
The reception tent is a classic century mate style with an elegant paver floor. Classic pine planking walls with large windows stand on the east corners of the tent while a gorgeous 40-foot rich pine planking wall sits on the west side. With the sides open, the beauty of the environment can intermingle with the shaded comfort within. The Garden’s wedding reception tent can be completely enclosed and heated or cooled to maximize the comfort of wedding guests.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Multiple seating arrangements - Complementary custom reception layout - 20 Gardens banquet cedar tables - 30 60" round tables - 300 white or black chairs - 5 cedar sweetheart tables - 3 mid-height cedar tables - Interior perimeter white twinkle lights - Set-up & take down of tables and chairs
Gardens Suite
The Gardens Suite is the perfect space to gather those you love as you prepare for your wedding day celebration at The Gardens of Castle Rock.
The Gardens Suite has central air conditioning, in floor heat and a Montana stone fireplace with a solid 8-inch thick hand-hewed black walnut mantle. To the left of the fireplace sits a giant three-sided bay mirror creating the perfect opportunity to view yourself from every angle and to the right is large classic white accented bathroom complete with multiple more mirrors and abundant counter space.
Guest capacity
1-27 Seated
1-27 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Climate controlled - Full-length mirror - Touch button fire place - Make-up station - Private handicap accessible restroom - Plenty of seating and counter space
Garden Pavilion
Honest & true authentic craftsmanship comes to life in the gorgeous Garden Pavilion.
Hand hewed crafted timbers with natural stone frames and covers the stately structure of the Garden Pavilion. Hung in the center is a three bulb rustic outdoor hanging light creating the perfect ambience. On the back wall a natural stone countertop with a wet sink is ideal for beverage service
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
- Stone countertop with wet sink - Lighting & electricity
Natural Stone Fireplace & Paver Patio
Better than you could imagine.....a fire in the natural stone fireplace sets the perfect outdoor atmosphere for your event.
Approximately 6,000 square feet of gorgeous paver patio space with a huge natural stone fireplace creating the ideal area for your wedding celebration.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
6,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
- Adirondeck seating around fireplace - Firewood & fire attendant - Fiber optic Wi-Fi - Outdoor patio heaters - 10 high-top tables - Onsite security - Insert control - Garbage & recycling services
Main Assembly Building
The hub of your special day's events.
The Main Assembly Building is a 1,000 square footage space that can be used as needed on your special day. Whether it's for catering set-up and serving, staging or event space, the space can be transformed to best suit you. Multiple large windows look out onto the Gardens' fireplace and paver patio. The building is handicap accessible, temperature controlled and has a unisex restroom.
Guest capacity
1-72 Seated
1-99 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Temperature controlled - Unisex restroom with baby changing table - 10 six foot banquet tables
The Gardens Vineyard
The Vineyard at The Gardens is perfect picturesque scenery for your wedding day!
The Gardens Vineyard is comprised of over 100 vines from three varieties: Petite Pearl & Crimson Pearl, both red hybrid grape varieties and Adalmiina grapes, a white variety. These broadleaf vines are naturally hardy for a Minnesota winter, but are not so natural when it comes to growing vertically. A lot of care and consideration has been put into designing the frames and ties so that couples have the picture perfect spot for private vows, first looks, and wedding day photos.
Square footage
8,712
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Lath House
Rustic & Romantic....The most unique ceremony spot in Minnesota!
Charming wood structure covered with luscious grapevines, tucked back in the hill and illuminated with thousands of lights! It will take your breath away!
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Wedding shower
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Wedding in the Woods
Natural & intimate
Find the magical boho wedding arch nestled in the woods behind the two heirloom white pine trees....a short stroll down the country road.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Grand Promenade
Formal & elegant space to say "I Do!"
Beautiful white wedding pergola with paver walkway down the center aisle, edged with lush grass and mature trees as a back drop.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
8,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Baraat
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Lawn
Open to your imagination and so many possibilities!
Classic to creative.....Perfect for those who want to create the wedding of their dreams. There is no limit to your imagination with this setting! The drystone walls are a uniquely timeless feature and the modern wedding cube is amazing!
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
10,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Wedding Reception Tent
More than just a tent, The Garden’s wedding reception tent creates the perfect space for your uniquely designed wedding celebration.
The reception tent is a classic century mate style with an elegant paver floor. Classic pine planking walls with large windows stand on the east corners of the tent while a gorgeous 40-foot rich pine planking wall sits on the west side. With the sides open, the beauty of the environment can intermingle with the shaded comfort within. The Garden’s wedding reception tent can be completely enclosed and heated or cooled to maximize the comfort of wedding guests.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Multiple seating arrangements - Complementary custom reception layout - 20 Gardens banquet cedar tables - 30 60" round tables - 300 white or black chairs - 5 cedar sweetheart tables - 3 mid-height cedar tables - Interior perimeter white twinkle lights - Set-up & take down of tables and chairs
Gardens Suite
The Gardens Suite is the perfect space to gather those you love as you prepare for your wedding day celebration at The Gardens of Castle Rock.
The Gardens Suite has central air conditioning, in floor heat and a Montana stone fireplace with a solid 8-inch thick hand-hewed black walnut mantle. To the left of the fireplace sits a giant three-sided bay mirror creating the perfect opportunity to view yourself from every angle and to the right is large classic white accented bathroom complete with multiple more mirrors and abundant counter space.
Guest capacity
1-27 Seated
1-27 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Climate controlled - Full-length mirror - Touch button fire place - Make-up station - Private handicap accessible restroom - Plenty of seating and counter space
Garden Pavilion
Honest & true authentic craftsmanship comes to life in the gorgeous Garden Pavilion.
Hand hewed crafted timbers with natural stone frames and covers the stately structure of the Garden Pavilion. Hung in the center is a three bulb rustic outdoor hanging light creating the perfect ambience. On the back wall a natural stone countertop with a wet sink is ideal for beverage service
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
- Stone countertop with wet sink - Lighting & electricity
Natural Stone Fireplace & Paver Patio
Better than you could imagine.....a fire in the natural stone fireplace sets the perfect outdoor atmosphere for your event.
Approximately 6,000 square feet of gorgeous paver patio space with a huge natural stone fireplace creating the ideal area for your wedding celebration.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
6,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
- Adirondeck seating around fireplace - Firewood & fire attendant - Fiber optic Wi-Fi - Outdoor patio heaters - 10 high-top tables - Onsite security - Insert control - Garbage & recycling services
Main Assembly Building
The hub of your special day's events.
The Main Assembly Building is a 1,000 square footage space that can be used as needed on your special day. Whether it's for catering set-up and serving, staging or event space, the space can be transformed to best suit you. Multiple large windows look out onto the Gardens' fireplace and paver patio. The building is handicap accessible, temperature controlled and has a unisex restroom.
Guest capacity
1-72 Seated
1-99 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Temperature controlled - Unisex restroom with baby changing table - 10 six foot banquet tables
The Gardens Vineyard
The Vineyard at The Gardens is perfect picturesque scenery for your wedding day!
The Gardens Vineyard is comprised of over 100 vines from three varieties: Petite Pearl & Crimson Pearl, both red hybrid grape varieties and Adalmiina grapes, a white variety. These broadleaf vines are naturally hardy for a Minnesota winter, but are not so natural when it comes to growing vertically. A lot of care and consideration has been put into designing the frames and ties so that couples have the picture perfect spot for private vows, first looks, and wedding day photos.
Square footage
8,712
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Gardens Of Castle Rock packages
The Gardens Wedding Rental Package
2-300 guests
Peak pricing $7,450-11,950
Off-peak pricing $6,450-9,950
The Wedding Rental Package provides everything for your Best Day Ever! Your wedding should reflect who you are as a couple. From décor to flowers to catering, you are in control of designing an event that is an extension of the values and beliefs found in your relationship. After all, it's your day!
- Private event - The Gardens hosts 1 event per day.
- 16-hour rental (8 am - midnight)
- 4 gorgeous ceremony sites to choose from
- 2 dressing rooms
- Garden Pavilion, Stone Fireplace & Cocktail Patio
- Restrooms (handicap accessible)
- Seating for chosen ceremony site (3 options)
- 40' x 100' cathedral style tent with paver floor
- Portable sound system for ceremony site
- Open Wi-Fi Network
- Free Off-Street Parking
- Knowledgeable & helpful staff
- Set-up & take down of all tables & chairs.
- Inclusive welcoming enviroment
Available services that can be provided by The Gardens Of Castle Rock
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
9 reviews
Wedding at the Gardens
The Gardens Of Castle Rock was the perfect choice for our wedding venue. From the very beginning, the staff was prompt in their communication, honest about what was included, and genuinely cared about making our day special. The venue itself was immaculate - clean, organized, and absolutely beautiful. They were incredibly helpful, ensuring my vendors had everything they needed to execute our vision flawlessly. Even two years later, my family and friends still rave about the fun they had at the Gardens. I cannot recommend this venue highly enough for any couple looking to host an unforgettable wedding celebration.
Highly Recommend Wedding Venue
The Gardens of Castle Rock in Northfield is an absolute gem! From the moment you arrive, you’re surrounded by breathtaking gardens and structures that create a truly magical atmosphere for your wedding. They offer multiple ceremony options, each more beautiful than the last, allowing you to find the perfect spot to say “I do.” We as wedding planners love the layout of the grounds and how versatile the space is. The tented dinner space is equally stunning, combining elegance and charm with a cozy, open-air feel. It’s the perfect setting for a celebration with your family and friends. (And they allow you to bring in your own caterer) We love their bridal suite as well! Perfect place to start your morning and get ready for the big day! The staff is truly exceptional—professional, friendly, and incredibly attentive to every detail. They go above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly and that the ground remain in excellent condition. If you’re looking for a venue that combines natural beauty with outstanding service, The Gardens of Castle Rock is it!
Wonderful venue and staff - vendor review
The Gardens Of Castle Rock is a fantastic wedding venue we highly recommend. We have done several weddings yearly at the Gardens and have always enjoyed working there. Their communication with vendors and couples throughout the planning process is excellent. They were always responsive and helpful in answering our questions as a vendor. The venue is clean and well kept up, with beautifully maintained lawns and gardens that provide a stunning backdrop for our client's special day. The team is always looking for ways to enhance the experience of couples, adding new features and improvements each year. They were willing to go the extra mile to ensure our clients' perfect wedding day. Overall, we have had an excellent experience working with The Gardens Of Castle Rock and would not hesitate to recommend them to our clients again.
Beautiful Gardens
The Gardens are so beautiful! It was the perfect setting for a wonderful day! There were so many unique and special places for our guests to spend their time: playing lawn games, gathering under the hand-carved structures, walking through the forest by the grape vines. And at night, the whole place twinkled with beautiful exterior lighting. The staff was great and we had a fabulous time. It was lovely.
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