The Madison

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,495

Guest capacity

Up to 500 seated guests

About this venue

Nestled in the historic Old Cottage Grove (est. 1843), our hidden gem of a venue offers a picturesque setting for your special event. Our iconic white gothic arched roof dairy barn, built in 1947 by the Vandenberg family, sits on five acres of pastures and oak trees, overlooking a valley with stunning sunsets. The historic John P. Furber Farm, with its Italianate home, has a rich history dating back to the town's founding. Transformed into a gorgeous wedding venue in 2010, this unique space retains its historic charm while offering modern amenities.

Seated guest capacity

  • 500

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
7310 Lamar Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Our event spaces

The Madison

As Minnesota’s largest barn venue, we can host up to 500 guests while still creating an intimate, cozy atmosphere for smaller events with personalized layouts to perfectly suit your big day.

And it’s Air Conditioned and Heated, so you can have the best possible experience! The Madison provides a worthy backdrop for your most cherished moments and milestones. We have become one of the most coveted wedding places in MN. We combine lush greens and scenic natural landscapes with magnificent gothic architecture to make a breathtaking backdrop for life’s magic moments. The Historic Gothic Arched Roof Dairy Barn boasts over 8,000 square feet, large enough to host your event for up to 500 of your guests. An additional 3,000 square foot addition with attached separate bride & grooms suite and very large men and women bathrooms! Located in a small rural community, and only minutes from the Twin Cities. It is surrounded by woods, pastures, farm fields and parks.

Guest capacity

Up to 500 Seated

Square footage

8,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

– Open year round with heating and air conditioning – Free WiFi – 60″ round tables (seats up to 8 guests) – Chiavari chairs – Seating capacity up to 500 for a ceremony and reception – Outdoor and Indoor ceremony options – Outdoor area treated to get rid of mosquitoes – Very large Bridal and Groom changing areas with heating and cooling – Main level bathrooms in the barn – Onsite parking lot

The Madison

As Minnesota’s largest barn venue, we can host up to 500 guests while still creating an intimate, cozy atmosphere for smaller events with personalized layouts to perfectly suit your big day.

And it’s Air Conditioned and Heated, so you can have the best possible experience! The Madison provides a worthy backdrop for your most cherished moments and milestones. We have become one of the most coveted wedding places in MN. We combine lush greens and scenic natural landscapes with magnificent gothic architecture to make a breathtaking backdrop for life’s magic moments. The Historic Gothic Arched Roof Dairy Barn boasts over 8,000 square feet, large enough to host your event for up to 500 of your guests. An additional 3,000 square foot addition with attached separate bride & grooms suite and very large men and women bathrooms! Located in a small rural community, and only minutes from the Twin Cities. It is surrounded by woods, pastures, farm fields and parks.

Guest capacity

Up to 500 Seated

Square footage

8,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

– Open year round with heating and air conditioning – Free WiFi – 60″ round tables (seats up to 8 guests) – Chiavari chairs – Seating capacity up to 500 for a ceremony and reception – Outdoor and Indoor ceremony options – Outdoor area treated to get rid of mosquitoes – Very large Bridal and Groom changing areas with heating and cooling – Main level bathrooms in the barn – Onsite parking lot

Available services that can be provided by The Madison

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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  • The Madison Magic!

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    •Nancy K.•Feb 19

    Our experience with The Madison was absolutely wonderful, so incredibly heart felt and BEAUTIFUL! Every detail was as important to them as those details were to us. AND, details we had not thought of, they did! The venue is breathtakingly gorgeous, inside and out. They answered emails and texts immediately. Their devotion to making this most special day truly the most special is why The Madison experience is exquisitely magical.

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