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The Gardens of Castle Rock - Weddings & Events
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 info@thegardensofcastlerock.com or call 651-264-9510.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 300
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
SettingsBackyard, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Garden, Park, Tented, Trees, Vineyard & Winery
Business AttributesPricing for The Gardens of Castle Rock
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Affordable |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $6,450 - $11,950+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $9,200 |
| Peak Season Months | |
| Peak Season Cost | $7,450 - $11,950+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | |
| OffSeason Months | January-February, April-May, July-August, November-December |
| OffSeason Cost | $6,450 - $9,950+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | |
| OffSeason BarService Cost |
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View PricesThe Gardens of Castle Rock Reviews
Anna Crane (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I couldn't imagine having had my wedding anywhere else! We had a very long engagement, and The Gardens kept in contact with us the whole time, ensuring we had everything we needed. They referred us to our fantastic wedding coordinator as well. We got so many compliments on the venue and the lath house was such a beautiful space for the ceremony! All the spaces down to the getting-ready cabin were gorgeous! There were so many areas to take photos as well! I really loved their flexibility with catering as well. I would recommend this venue to ANYONE!!
Reviewed on 26-06-2023
I couldn't imagine having had my wedding anywhere else! We had a very long engagement, and The Gardens kept in contact with us the whole time, ensuring we had everything we needed. They referred us to our fantastic wedding coordinator as well. We got so many compliments on the venue and the lath house was such a beautiful space for the ceremony! All the spaces down to the getting-ready cabin were gorgeous! There were so many areas to take photos as well! I really loved their flexibility with catering as well. I would recommend this venue to ANYONE!!
Reviewed on 26-06-2023
Jacob Stachowski (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Natalie and I had a wonderful time, the staff was incredibly helpful. It rained pretty heavily on our wedding day and were still working with us at every turn adjusting whatever was needed when needed. Not mention the venue itself is stunning. Glen does amazing work, and the whole venue is extremely well kept!
Reviewed on 28-10-2023
Natalie and I had a wonderful time, the staff was incredibly helpful. It rained pretty heavily on our wedding day and were still working with us at every turn adjusting whatever was needed when needed. Not mention the venue itself is stunning. Glen does amazing work, and the whole venue is extremely well kept!
Reviewed on 28-10-2023
Rachael Kowalchuk (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Absolutely stunning venue with amazing options for pictures and sites to have your ceremony! There's a beautiful stone fireplace, lots of fairy lights for the evening, and cool wooden structures throughout the property. They were so lovely to work with and helped make things go as smoothly as possible. They were responsive to any questions we had and they have a good process to help with planning things. We had a 6 month and 30 day walk through where they made suggestions for vendors and other things. It's clear they know what they're doing and are committed to making your day what you dreamed it to be! We got so many comments about how beautiful and magical it felt.
Reviewed on 28-10-2023
Absolutely stunning venue with amazing options for pictures and sites to have your ceremony! There's a beautiful stone fireplace, lots of fairy lights for the evening, and cool wooden structures throughout the property. They were so lovely to work with and helped make things go as smoothly as possible. They were responsive to any questions we had and they have a good process to help with planning things. We had a 6 month and 30 day walk through where they made suggestions for vendors and other things. It's clear they know what they're doing and are committed to making your day what you dreamed it to be! We got so many comments about how beautiful and magical it felt.
Reviewed on 28-10-2023
Shelby S (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
As soon as we toured the Gardens of Castle Rock, we knew it was where we wanted to get married. The grounds are gorgeous, extensive, and you get them all to yourself all day! The bridal suit is huge and perfect for photos as well as comfy for hanging out. Kris and Berit and Glenn and the whole staff were incredibly easy to work with and so helpful and responsive. They also provide a really useful blog and flickr account full of photo ideas. Everything is so customizable; our wedding was so personal. Even when the weather didn't cooperate and it stormed after the ceremony, everyone pivoted to the tent and the sides went up in a blink of an eye! I didn't have to lift a finger all day and everything was perfect. More beautiful photo locations than we could use all day and such a smooth experience. I can't recommend them enough.
Reviewed on 18-10-2023
As soon as we toured the Gardens of Castle Rock, we knew it was where we wanted to get married. The grounds are gorgeous, extensive, and you get them all to yourself all day! The bridal suit is huge and perfect for photos as well as comfy for hanging out. Kris and Berit and Glenn and the whole staff were incredibly easy to work with and so helpful and responsive. They also provide a really useful blog and flickr account full of photo ideas. Everything is so customizable; our wedding was so personal. Even when the weather didn't cooperate and it stormed after the ceremony, everyone pivoted to the tent and the sides went up in a blink of an eye! I didn't have to lift a finger all day and everything was perfect. More beautiful photo locations than we could use all day and such a smooth experience. I can't recommend them enough.
Reviewed on 18-10-2023
Traci Williams (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Our wedding day was THE BEST DAY EVER! Everyone raved about the venue! It was warm and cozy in the tent even though it was a cool, windy October day. The bridal suite was an awesome place for all the ladies to get ready. Everything was simply perfect!
Reviewed on 08-10-2023
Our wedding day was THE BEST DAY EVER! Everyone raved about the venue! It was warm and cozy in the tent even though it was a cool, windy October day. The bridal suite was an awesome place for all the ladies to get ready. Everything was simply perfect!
Reviewed on 08-10-2023
Piper Cleaveland (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
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.
Reviewed on 25-09-2023
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.
Reviewed on 25-09-2023
Nicole Hagerty (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We got married at The Gardens of Castle Rock in June. The venue is absolutely stunning. The staff is amazing. Glenn and team have developed the most beautiful venue with so many different backdrop options for photos. Kris walked us through from beginning to end and she was extremely helpful and fast to answer all our questions. Steph was our Set Up Lead and she had our day going with out a hitch. They also had a summer event on Wednesday called Good Times at the Gardens. We attended an evening and it was a nice little date night. We ended up hiring the DJ they had there that evening for our event and we spoke with Heidi and got many tips and suggestions from her about planning our day. On our wedding day, our guest were raving at how beautiful and unique the venue is. The also have many very helpful blogs on their website . Definitely recommend checking those out. The pricing was very fair and worth every penny. All around 10/10 for everything when dealing with The Gardens of Castle rock. We could not have asked for a better location and team to work with. It was everything we had dreamed of.
Reviewed on 14-09-2023
We got married at The Gardens of Castle Rock in June. The venue is absolutely stunning. The staff is amazing. Glenn and team have developed the most beautiful venue with so many different backdrop options for photos. Kris walked us through from beginning to end and she was extremely helpful and fast to answer all our questions. Steph was our Set Up Lead and she had our day going with out a hitch. They also had a summer event on Wednesday called Good Times at the Gardens. We attended an evening and it was a nice little date night. We ended up hiring the DJ they had there that evening for our event and we spoke with Heidi and got many tips and suggestions from her about planning our day. On our wedding day, our guest were raving at how beautiful and unique the venue is. The also have many very helpful blogs on their website . Definitely recommend checking those out. The pricing was very fair and worth every penny. All around 10/10 for everything when dealing with The Gardens of Castle rock. We could not have asked for a better location and team to work with. It was everything we had dreamed of.
Reviewed on 14-09-2023
Nicole Johnson (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We could not have asked for a better wedding venue. The location itself is beautiful with plenty of opportunity to make it your own. The staff are amazing and really shine when it comes to communication and adaptability. I would recommend the Gardens to anyone who asked!
Reviewed on 27-08-2023
We could not have asked for a better wedding venue. The location itself is beautiful with plenty of opportunity to make it your own. The staff are amazing and really shine when it comes to communication and adaptability. I would recommend the Gardens to anyone who asked!
Reviewed on 27-08-2023
Greta Hruby (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Choosing the Gardens of Castle Rock for our venue was one of the best decisions we made during the planning process; Kris and Heidi were very communicative and accommodating to requests and questions throughout the whole process; from our first tour to the wedding day itself. We had really been looking for a location that merged my style and my husband's and the variety of ceremony locations and natural picturesque locations was a major plus. we also wanted flexibility in who we brought in for the rest of our vendors - not only were we not restricted in our choice in caterer/florists/decor etc but the Gardens also provided a list of tried and tested vendors that knew the location. We felt fully supported during our vendor journey without feeling pressured to pick from a restricted list. We did end up using many vendors from the recommended list because they matched our style and our price point. While we did have a full-service planner to help us during our planning process I would still highly recommend the Gardens to anyone whos planning their wedding on their own. I was also the first wedding they hosted for 2023; during the 2022 winter storm the lathe house had decided it needed a break a took a tumble - the team alerted us right away as we wanted that for our ceremony and in no time they had the lathe house fixed and ready for us to use on our day. They also helped us navigate and plan for potential rain, which thankfully we didn't have to use, but it was such a comfort to know that rain or shine my wedding was going to go off without a hitch. I can't thank the Gardens of Castle Rock enough for ensuring my perfect day and I wholeheartedly recommend them! As a bonus, we had a few opportunities to speak with the owner, Glenn, and we'll be purchasing a wood slab my Husband will turn into a coffee table so we can commemorate the day - that way we'll always have a little piece of the Garden's with us.
Reviewed on 19-05-2023
Choosing the Gardens of Castle Rock for our venue was one of the best decisions we made during the planning process; Kris and Heidi were very communicative and accommodating to requests and questions throughout the whole process; from our first tour to the wedding day itself. We had really been looking for a location that merged my style and my husband's and the variety of ceremony locations and natural picturesque locations was a major plus. we also wanted flexibility in who we brought in for the rest of our vendors - not only were we not restricted in our choice in caterer/florists/decor etc but the Gardens also provided a list of tried and tested vendors that knew the location. We felt fully supported during our vendor journey without feeling pressured to pick from a restricted list. We did end up using many vendors from the recommended list because they matched our style and our price point. While we did have a full-service planner to help us during our planning process I would still highly recommend the Gardens to anyone whos planning their wedding on their own. I was also the first wedding they hosted for 2023; during the 2022 winter storm the lathe house had decided it needed a break a took a tumble - the team alerted us right away as we wanted that for our ceremony and in no time they had the lathe house fixed and ready for us to use on our day. They also helped us navigate and plan for potential rain, which thankfully we didn't have to use, but it was such a comfort to know that rain or shine my wedding was going to go off without a hitch. I can't thank the Gardens of Castle Rock enough for ensuring my perfect day and I wholeheartedly recommend them! As a bonus, we had a few opportunities to speak with the owner, Glenn, and we'll be purchasing a wood slab my Husband will turn into a coffee table so we can commemorate the day - that way we'll always have a little piece of the Garden's with us.
Reviewed on 19-05-2023
Lauren Phan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2022
I could not have chosen a more accommodating venue or team of vendors for my wedding day! Something really important to me and my husband was to have a wedding that was \"in the woods\
Reviewed on 30-01-2023
Wedding Date 21-10-2022
I could not have chosen a more accommodating venue or team of vendors for my wedding day! Something really important to me and my husband was to have a wedding that was \"in the woods\
Reviewed on 30-01-2023
Renee Brigham (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
This venue was absolutely perfect for us and was the first and best decision we made planning our 120-person wedding. It was important to us while planning during Covid to have an outdoor venue and plenty of space for our guests. The beautiful ceremony sites and pizza oven sold us on Gardens. We had our ceremony in the Lath house, which was absolutely stunning in early October. We appreciated the flexibility of picking our caterer and our bar package, which saved us a lot of money. The bridal suite was perfect for myself, four bridesmaids, and our mothers to have our hair and makeup done, and having access to the space all day was so helpful. The property had a lot of great spaces for photos, and everyone was raving about how beautiful it was. We wholeheartedly recommend Gardens of Castle Rock and the amazing team!
Reviewed on 10-01-2023
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
This venue was absolutely perfect for us and was the first and best decision we made planning our 120-person wedding. It was important to us while planning during Covid to have an outdoor venue and plenty of space for our guests. The beautiful ceremony sites and pizza oven sold us on Gardens. We had our ceremony in the Lath house, which was absolutely stunning in early October. We appreciated the flexibility of picking our caterer and our bar package, which saved us a lot of money. The bridal suite was perfect for myself, four bridesmaids, and our mothers to have our hair and makeup done, and having access to the space all day was so helpful. The property had a lot of great spaces for photos, and everyone was raving about how beautiful it was. We wholeheartedly recommend Gardens of Castle Rock and the amazing team!
Reviewed on 10-01-2023
Makayla Greathouse (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2022
This is the most perfect venue. It's absolutely stunning and the staff couldn't be better. I would recommend this venue to anyone. Thank you for a PERFECT wedding day.
Reviewed on 08-10-2022
Wedding Date 30-09-2022
This is the most perfect venue. It's absolutely stunning and the staff couldn't be better. I would recommend this venue to anyone. Thank you for a PERFECT wedding day.
Reviewed on 08-10-2022
Stephanie Lu (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2022
The Gardens was the first and only venue we looked at! We couldn't have imagined a more beautiful place to say \"I do!\" We received so many compliments from our guests on how pretty the venue was I cannot say enough how perfect our wedding day was!! Thank you to the most incredible staff!
Reviewed on 26-09-2022
Wedding Date 04-09-2022
The Gardens was the first and only venue we looked at! We couldn't have imagined a more beautiful place to say \"I do!\" We received so many compliments from our guests on how pretty the venue was I cannot say enough how perfect our wedding day was!! Thank you to the most incredible staff!
Reviewed on 26-09-2022
Lauren Hinrichsen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
We were married at The Gardens September of 2022 after postponing our original date due to Covid. While there were some changes/an increase in price between our old and new dates it was not anything we felt was unreasonable. The day-of could not have been more perfect; so many guests came up to us during and after the wedding to tell us it was the most gorgeous venue they'd ever seen. The venue staff is amazing (especially Kris and Heidi!) and helpful throughout the process.
Reviewed on 21-09-2022
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
We were married at The Gardens September of 2022 after postponing our original date due to Covid. While there were some changes/an increase in price between our old and new dates it was not anything we felt was unreasonable. The day-of could not have been more perfect; so many guests came up to us during and after the wedding to tell us it was the most gorgeous venue they'd ever seen. The venue staff is amazing (especially Kris and Heidi!) and helpful throughout the process.
Reviewed on 21-09-2022
Cassie Nesteby (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2022
Most importantly, The Gardens was SO beautiful! We didn't need to do any decorating because it decorated itself. The Gardens was so easy to work with throughout the entire process and provided quality day-of staff that really cared about making sure our wedding was the best it could be for us. I would highly recommend The Gardens to anybody and everybody for any event!
Reviewed on 21-09-2022
Wedding Date 18-09-2022
Most importantly, The Gardens was SO beautiful! We didn't need to do any decorating because it decorated itself. The Gardens was so easy to work with throughout the entire process and provided quality day-of staff that really cared about making sure our wedding was the best it could be for us. I would highly recommend The Gardens to anybody and everybody for any event!
Reviewed on 21-09-2022
Em Brunmeier (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2022
We found this venue on a top ten list of outdoor venues in MN and after touring it we knew it was going to be great! The staff is really kind, extremely knowledgeable, responsive and fun! Throughout the entire process from over a year out to the week before the wedding they kept in contact and had really helpful organizational forms, which kept our ducks in a row. The venue space itself is really cool, there are several places on site that work as ceremony sites and then the large semi permanent tent with a patio/giant fireplace/pavilion bar/restrooms/assembly building/etc. The flow of the spaces around the patio area was superb and something we really looked for when we were touring venues. We wanted there to be different things for the guests to interact with all night but at previous weddings we attended the other venue designs didn't lend themselves to the guests interacting with all the fun things the couple put together. The Gardens is different though, literally from the start of cocktail hour until the last shuttle our guests were all over the grounds playing cornhole, giant crossword puzzles, trivia, bar games, photobooth, dancing, late night snacking on soft pretzels at the stone oven, making smores at the fireplace, and writing fun things in our guestbook. Our guests absolutely raved about the venue the whole night and we were told by everyone how awesome the site was; some people even went as far to say that they had \"been to a ton of weddings and this is by far my favorite venue I have ever seen\". The nearest large hotels are in Lakeville 20min north of the Gardens of Castle Rock so we had a shuttle service take people back and forth and that worked splendidly. We used a decent amount of vendors that the Gardens worked with regularly (We've Got It Covered, Liquid Motion Bar Services, Complete DJ, Complete Photobooth, and Opulent Events Planning) and they were all very good and knew the venue super well so they were proficient in their set up and tear down/communications with the venue staff. I honestly can't say enough good things about this venue, we had absolutely no issues and everyone loved it.
Reviewed on 08-09-2022
Wedding Date 20-08-2022
We found this venue on a top ten list of outdoor venues in MN and after touring it we knew it was going to be great! The staff is really kind, extremely knowledgeable, responsive and fun! Throughout the entire process from over a year out to the week before the wedding they kept in contact and had really helpful organizational forms, which kept our ducks in a row. The venue space itself is really cool, there are several places on site that work as ceremony sites and then the large semi permanent tent with a patio/giant fireplace/pavilion bar/restrooms/assembly building/etc. The flow of the spaces around the patio area was superb and something we really looked for when we were touring venues. We wanted there to be different things for the guests to interact with all night but at previous weddings we attended the other venue designs didn't lend themselves to the guests interacting with all the fun things the couple put together. The Gardens is different though, literally from the start of cocktail hour until the last shuttle our guests were all over the grounds playing cornhole, giant crossword puzzles, trivia, bar games, photobooth, dancing, late night snacking on soft pretzels at the stone oven, making smores at the fireplace, and writing fun things in our guestbook. Our guests absolutely raved about the venue the whole night and we were told by everyone how awesome the site was; some people even went as far to say that they had \"been to a ton of weddings and this is by far my favorite venue I have ever seen\". The nearest large hotels are in Lakeville 20min north of the Gardens of Castle Rock so we had a shuttle service take people back and forth and that worked splendidly. We used a decent amount of vendors that the Gardens worked with regularly (We've Got It Covered, Liquid Motion Bar Services, Complete DJ, Complete Photobooth, and Opulent Events Planning) and they were all very good and knew the venue super well so they were proficient in their set up and tear down/communications with the venue staff. I honestly can't say enough good things about this venue, we had absolutely no issues and everyone loved it.
Reviewed on 08-09-2022
Nicole Coleman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2022
I can’t say enough how beautiful and perfect this venue was. They were so easy to work with, and Glenn and the gardens staff made our day so memorable and magical. We had so many people come up to us and tell us how pretty the venue was and that they wanted to have their weddings there! Thank you again to the Gardens of castle rock for making our day so perfect and everything we ever dreamed of.
Reviewed on 05-09-2022
Wedding Date 02-09-2022
I can’t say enough how beautiful and perfect this venue was. They were so easy to work with, and Glenn and the gardens staff made our day so memorable and magical. We had so many people come up to us and tell us how pretty the venue was and that they wanted to have their weddings there! Thank you again to the Gardens of castle rock for making our day so perfect and everything we ever dreamed of.
Reviewed on 05-09-2022
Samantha Preston (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
Our guests as well as ourselves absolutely loved the venue-we had a beautiful day here!
Reviewed on 19-08-2022
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
Our guests as well as ourselves absolutely loved the venue-we had a beautiful day here!
Reviewed on 19-08-2022
Joanna Bean (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2022
The Gardens of Castle Rock was the perfect choice for our wedding day! From the get go, the team at the Gardens was so helpful. We worked with both Kris and Heidi during the planning process. They were both very responsive to emails, made it easy to set up meetings/walkthroughs, and gave tons of suggestions. They have lots of wonderful ideas which helped because there were many things they suggested that we would not have considered on our own. On the day of our wedding, Heidi was there to greet us with a smile and helped us get set up. We finally got to meet the talented Glen as well. He has designed and built so many beautiful structures on the property. All our guests were amazed by his work and all the little touches the Gardens have added to make the place look magical. 100% recommend this wedding venue!
Reviewed on 16-08-2022
Wedding Date 07-08-2022
The Gardens of Castle Rock was the perfect choice for our wedding day! From the get go, the team at the Gardens was so helpful. We worked with both Kris and Heidi during the planning process. They were both very responsive to emails, made it easy to set up meetings/walkthroughs, and gave tons of suggestions. They have lots of wonderful ideas which helped because there were many things they suggested that we would not have considered on our own. On the day of our wedding, Heidi was there to greet us with a smile and helped us get set up. We finally got to meet the talented Glen as well. He has designed and built so many beautiful structures on the property. All our guests were amazed by his work and all the little touches the Gardens have added to make the place look magical. 100% recommend this wedding venue!
Reviewed on 16-08-2022
Samantha Steinbring (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-06-2022
We got married at the Gardens of Castle Rock on June 12, 2022 and it was the most perfect day! The team at GOCR is so easy to work with and very accommodating. We chose this venue because of their open vendor policy and their openness to our desire to have aerial and fire performers at our wedding. Throughout the planning process, Kris and Heidi were always there to promptly answer all of our questions and guide us through the planning process. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and our guests raved about it! We so appreciate everything the team at GOCR did to make our wedding day as perfect as it was!
Reviewed on 21-06-2022
Wedding Date 12-06-2022
We got married at the Gardens of Castle Rock on June 12, 2022 and it was the most perfect day! The team at GOCR is so easy to work with and very accommodating. We chose this venue because of their open vendor policy and their openness to our desire to have aerial and fire performers at our wedding. Throughout the planning process, Kris and Heidi were always there to promptly answer all of our questions and guide us through the planning process. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and our guests raved about it! We so appreciate everything the team at GOCR did to make our wedding day as perfect as it was!
Reviewed on 21-06-2022
Rhett Zylstra (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2022
Great venue! The workers were helpful and respectful. This venue is beautiful to the point that decorations can be minimal and your wedding will still be stunning. Definitely recommend the white curtain thingys they hang from the ceiling. Overall a great experience.
Reviewed on 20-06-2022
Wedding Date 04-06-2022
Great venue! The workers were helpful and respectful. This venue is beautiful to the point that decorations can be minimal and your wedding will still be stunning. Definitely recommend the white curtain thingys they hang from the ceiling. Overall a great experience.
Reviewed on 20-06-2022
Lydia Durocher (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2021
The Gardens was the most magical and romantic venue we could ever go with! Right from the start Kris and Glenn were there by our side support us, and walking us through the process. The workers are so laid back, calm, helpful and truly care about your best day ever. They love their job! We chose Gardens because of the natural beauty. Started off as a landscaping business that was too beautiful not to host weddings at. There are 4 different ceremony sites - Lathe house is where we said our “I Do’s”. There are natural grape vines woven through the Lathe House. They are always working on a new project at the grounds and it’s so fun to see what’s next! Whimsical, green, rustic. The Gardens gave us so much room to personalize our bid day. You don’t have to go with certain vendors for food or beverage (you can bring your own alcohol and or just pay for a bar tendering service to do your alcohol “With a Twist” was ours! If you ask for vendors to the owners they give such great recommendations and everyone knows each other which means your day will run smoothly and sometimes there are discounts as well :) just ask around! Right across the driveway is the beautiful tent we had our reception in. Everything there is hand built including the cedar benches you sit in at the ceremony, the tables for reception, and the timber wood bar. So much room for yard games and kids to run around. There is a stone fired pizza as well to have late night snacks on! Gardens is so personalized and very affordable! We want to relive our day there everyday! Thanks you and we will be back to visit! Much love! - The Durocher’s 8.20.21
Reviewed on 04-12-2021
Wedding Date 20-08-2021
The Gardens was the most magical and romantic venue we could ever go with! Right from the start Kris and Glenn were there by our side support us, and walking us through the process. The workers are so laid back, calm, helpful and truly care about your best day ever. They love their job! We chose Gardens because of the natural beauty. Started off as a landscaping business that was too beautiful not to host weddings at. There are 4 different ceremony sites - Lathe house is where we said our “I Do’s”. There are natural grape vines woven through the Lathe House. They are always working on a new project at the grounds and it’s so fun to see what’s next! Whimsical, green, rustic. The Gardens gave us so much room to personalize our bid day. You don’t have to go with certain vendors for food or beverage (you can bring your own alcohol and or just pay for a bar tendering service to do your alcohol “With a Twist” was ours! If you ask for vendors to the owners they give such great recommendations and everyone knows each other which means your day will run smoothly and sometimes there are discounts as well :) just ask around! Right across the driveway is the beautiful tent we had our reception in. Everything there is hand built including the cedar benches you sit in at the ceremony, the tables for reception, and the timber wood bar. So much room for yard games and kids to run around. There is a stone fired pizza as well to have late night snacks on! Gardens is so personalized and very affordable! We want to relive our day there everyday! Thanks you and we will be back to visit! Much love! - The Durocher’s 8.20.21
Reviewed on 04-12-2021
Douglas Sutherland (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2021
The Gardens of Castle Rock was the PERFECT place to have our wedding, I'm so glad we found it! We got so many compliments from guests about how great and beautiful the venue was. If you are looking for a cute rustic outdoor venue this is it. They have ample space for a wedding of any size, we loved that we had exclusive access to the venue as we didn't want a space that would have other weddings or events going on at the same time. The space can be decorated and customized however you like and they recommended a lot of great vendors that we ended up using and having a great experience with. Everyone at the Gardens was lovely to work with and so helpful! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 04-10-2021
Wedding Date 18-09-2021
The Gardens of Castle Rock was the PERFECT place to have our wedding, I'm so glad we found it! We got so many compliments from guests about how great and beautiful the venue was. If you are looking for a cute rustic outdoor venue this is it. They have ample space for a wedding of any size, we loved that we had exclusive access to the venue as we didn't want a space that would have other weddings or events going on at the same time. The space can be decorated and customized however you like and they recommended a lot of great vendors that we ended up using and having a great experience with. Everyone at the Gardens was lovely to work with and so helpful! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 04-10-2021
Sarah Engstrom (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2021
The Gardens were absolutely magical and I could not have dreamed of a more beautiful venue. Everything was so easy and staff were so helpful in making our wedding day special. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking.
Reviewed on 24-09-2021
Wedding Date 10-09-2021
The Gardens were absolutely magical and I could not have dreamed of a more beautiful venue. Everything was so easy and staff were so helpful in making our wedding day special. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking.
Reviewed on 24-09-2021
Rachel Asproth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2021
We can’t recommend the Gardens of Castle Rock enough! It was such a gorgeous place to get married. The gardens are carefully and beautifully maintained by staff and it really shows, especially for a summer wedding. Our 08.21.21 wedding went off without a hitch and we loved the space and various amenities offered. First of all, we loved that they have two prep suites for both partners to utilize. The getting ready suite traditionally used by the bride was spacious, beautifully decorated, and air conditioned. The staff worked hard to set up the tables according to our specifications and worked quickly and efficiently to make any necessary changes day-of. In addition, Kris our venue contact and coordinator was warm, efficient, and helpful, particularly when we thought we might have to postpone due to COVID and international travel restrictions. Their grace, patience, flexibility, and understanding made all of the difference during a very difficult, emotional, and uncertain time in the wedding planning process. The owner Glenn was very warm and helpful toward us during our tour and has a real passion for his work at the gardens (passed down generation to generation). In fact, all of the staff seem passionate about their work—it seems like a group of people who just really love love and that shows. We were also able to utilize the venue wood fired pizza oven for a late night snack (for a minor fee) which was fun and convenient. Bathroom and bar facilities were great and the mini vineyard out back offers a great place to take special golden hour shots. All in all, we would highly recommend the Gardens for a wedding. My only criticism is a minor one—the venue might want to be slightly clearer about the parameters for overnight parking because we had a small miscommunication (perhaps a misunderstanding on our parts). You can definitely trust the Gardens with your wedding day!
Reviewed on 08-09-2021
Wedding Date 21-08-2021
We can’t recommend the Gardens of Castle Rock enough! It was such a gorgeous place to get married. The gardens are carefully and beautifully maintained by staff and it really shows, especially for a summer wedding. Our 08.21.21 wedding went off without a hitch and we loved the space and various amenities offered. First of all, we loved that they have two prep suites for both partners to utilize. The getting ready suite traditionally used by the bride was spacious, beautifully decorated, and air conditioned. The staff worked hard to set up the tables according to our specifications and worked quickly and efficiently to make any necessary changes day-of. In addition, Kris our venue contact and coordinator was warm, efficient, and helpful, particularly when we thought we might have to postpone due to COVID and international travel restrictions. Their grace, patience, flexibility, and understanding made all of the difference during a very difficult, emotional, and uncertain time in the wedding planning process. The owner Glenn was very warm and helpful toward us during our tour and has a real passion for his work at the gardens (passed down generation to generation). In fact, all of the staff seem passionate about their work—it seems like a group of people who just really love love and that shows. We were also able to utilize the venue wood fired pizza oven for a late night snack (for a minor fee) which was fun and convenient. Bathroom and bar facilities were great and the mini vineyard out back offers a great place to take special golden hour shots. All in all, we would highly recommend the Gardens for a wedding. My only criticism is a minor one—the venue might want to be slightly clearer about the parameters for overnight parking because we had a small miscommunication (perhaps a misunderstanding on our parts). You can definitely trust the Gardens with your wedding day!
Reviewed on 08-09-2021
Yuliya Shveykina (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-07-2021
From the beautiful Lath House to the gorgeous scenic nature views, The Gardens of Castle Rock most definitely made our wedding feel so intimate and homey! The staff were so sweet, kind, and really attentive to all our questions and needs :) We would definitely recommend this venue for your special day!
Reviewed on 23-08-2021
Wedding Date 18-07-2021
From the beautiful Lath House to the gorgeous scenic nature views, The Gardens of Castle Rock most definitely made our wedding feel so intimate and homey! The staff were so sweet, kind, and really attentive to all our questions and needs :) We would definitely recommend this venue for your special day!
Reviewed on 23-08-2021
Emily Neuenschwander (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-07-2021
I absolutely loved the Gardens of Castle Rock for our wedding. It is a stunningly beautiful venue with multiple ceremony options. We loved that they have an open catering policy and the option to purchase your own alcohol and hire a bartender to serve it. This saved us a lot of money. Our guests raved about the venue and had a great time. I would not have done anything different, the venue and the staff were perfect for our wedding!
Reviewed on 20-08-2021
Wedding Date 30-07-2021
I absolutely loved the Gardens of Castle Rock for our wedding. It is a stunningly beautiful venue with multiple ceremony options. We loved that they have an open catering policy and the option to purchase your own alcohol and hire a bartender to serve it. This saved us a lot of money. Our guests raved about the venue and had a great time. I would not have done anything different, the venue and the staff were perfect for our wedding!
Reviewed on 20-08-2021
Lisa Eischens (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-07-2021
We are so happy we found the Gardens for our July wedding! The venue is gorgeous, has so much space, and they are very flexible and accommodating so you can plan your wedding exactly how you want it. Kris is wonderful to work with, and the Gardens has a lot of experience so they can recommend vendors for pretty much anything you would need. We received so many compliments about our wedding and the venue. I would highly recommend the Gardens to anyone looking for an outdoor wedding and reception!
Reviewed on 01-08-2021
Wedding Date 05-07-2021
We are so happy we found the Gardens for our July wedding! The venue is gorgeous, has so much space, and they are very flexible and accommodating so you can plan your wedding exactly how you want it. Kris is wonderful to work with, and the Gardens has a lot of experience so they can recommend vendors for pretty much anything you would need. We received so many compliments about our wedding and the venue. I would highly recommend the Gardens to anyone looking for an outdoor wedding and reception!
Reviewed on 01-08-2021
Becca Mader (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-05-2021
We wanted our wedding to be pretty yet comfortable and still fun. The Gardens of Castle Rock was the perfect venue for this and their staff made it so easy to plan and helped our day turn out better than we ever could have imagined. Apart from the beautiful setting that Glenn has provided (and keeps adding to), Kris was phenomenal with communication leading up to our big day and so helpful in planning, and our set-up lead, Heidi, was almost as excited as we were on our day! Everyone was professional, kind, fun, and thoughtful. They were also incredibly understanding with our scheduling uncertainty due to both covid and military potential reschedulings; luckily everything worked out how we planned it but we had peace of mind knowing that they would work with us if something needed to change. I need more of my friends to get married so I can come back for another wedding here!
Reviewed on 08-06-2021
Wedding Date 29-05-2021
We wanted our wedding to be pretty yet comfortable and still fun. The Gardens of Castle Rock was the perfect venue for this and their staff made it so easy to plan and helped our day turn out better than we ever could have imagined. Apart from the beautiful setting that Glenn has provided (and keeps adding to), Kris was phenomenal with communication leading up to our big day and so helpful in planning, and our set-up lead, Heidi, was almost as excited as we were on our day! Everyone was professional, kind, fun, and thoughtful. They were also incredibly understanding with our scheduling uncertainty due to both covid and military potential reschedulings; luckily everything worked out how we planned it but we had peace of mind knowing that they would work with us if something needed to change. I need more of my friends to get married so I can come back for another wedding here!
Reviewed on 08-06-2021
Kristen Elliott (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-11-2020
I cannot say enough positive things about the Gardens. Every interaction with each staff member was fantastic. I felt everything was straight forward, no hidden costs or pressures. They gave us not only options but also support in making our wedding 'our own' & unique to us as a couple. They offered valuable suggestions and our wedding day could not have gone any better. It was perfect. With their flawless and timely communication, quality and great staff- I cannot recommend them enough. Also, if you love nature and being outside - this is a must see!!
Reviewed on 21-12-2020
Wedding Date 21-11-2020
I cannot say enough positive things about the Gardens. Every interaction with each staff member was fantastic. I felt everything was straight forward, no hidden costs or pressures. They gave us not only options but also support in making our wedding 'our own' & unique to us as a couple. They offered valuable suggestions and our wedding day could not have gone any better. It was perfect. With their flawless and timely communication, quality and great staff- I cannot recommend them enough. Also, if you love nature and being outside - this is a must see!!
Reviewed on 21-12-2020
Maria Pitner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Gardens on October 10, 2020. Leading up to our event, Gardens staff was very friendly, responsive, and helpful as we planned for the safety of our guests.The space itself is stunning! Glenn truly takes pride in the place his family has maintained and improved for so many decades. I loved having ample space for our friends and family to roam and supporting a family owned and operated business was the cherry on top for me and my husband.If you’re looking for a place to host a gathering at a venue with flexible catering and liquor options, I’d recommend checking out the Gardens!
Reviewed on 11-12-2020
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Gardens on October 10, 2020. Leading up to our event, Gardens staff was very friendly, responsive, and helpful as we planned for the safety of our guests.The space itself is stunning! Glenn truly takes pride in the place his family has maintained and improved for so many decades. I loved having ample space for our friends and family to roam and supporting a family owned and operated business was the cherry on top for me and my husband.If you’re looking for a place to host a gathering at a venue with flexible catering and liquor options, I’d recommend checking out the Gardens!
Reviewed on 11-12-2020
Catherine Burke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-09-2020
The Gardens of Castle Rock were amazing to work with! From the moment we went for our tour, we fell in love with the space. The owners and staff were so friendly and helpful and so easy to work with. We had to reschedule due to COVID and The Gardens of Castle Rock quickly and competently answered all of our questions and worked with us as we picked a new date. We loved that we could bring in our own food and drinks. The Gardens of Castle Rock makes your wedding customizable so you can have your dream day! The grounds are stunning and we had so many compliments on our wedding day - our family and friends LOVED The Gardens of Castle Rock.
Reviewed on 30-09-2020
Wedding Date 13-09-2020
The Gardens of Castle Rock were amazing to work with! From the moment we went for our tour, we fell in love with the space. The owners and staff were so friendly and helpful and so easy to work with. We had to reschedule due to COVID and The Gardens of Castle Rock quickly and competently answered all of our questions and worked with us as we picked a new date. We loved that we could bring in our own food and drinks. The Gardens of Castle Rock makes your wedding customizable so you can have your dream day! The grounds are stunning and we had so many compliments on our wedding day - our family and friends LOVED The Gardens of Castle Rock.
Reviewed on 30-09-2020
Angel Hagen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2020
The Gardens of Castle Rock was amazing! We were so worried with COVID that we wouldn't be able to have all the people we wanted there, but because it was outdoors they worked with us and made it possible. We truly had the most beautiful, fairy tale wedding and are so happy we had it there. So many compliments on it being the best wedding our guests have been to. The owner was so nice and easy to work with.Thank you!
Reviewed on 30-09-2020
Wedding Date 05-09-2020
The Gardens of Castle Rock was amazing! We were so worried with COVID that we wouldn't be able to have all the people we wanted there, but because it was outdoors they worked with us and made it possible. We truly had the most beautiful, fairy tale wedding and are so happy we had it there. So many compliments on it being the best wedding our guests have been to. The owner was so nice and easy to work with.Thank you!
Reviewed on 30-09-2020
Henry Kinane (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2020
Beautiful venue and excellent to work with! We decided to have a small wedding during COVID and ended up planning the whole thing in 4 weeks. Kris and Glenn were very accommodating and it was an amazing event for us! Awesome place for pictures as well!
Reviewed on 29-09-2020
Wedding Date 12-09-2020
Beautiful venue and excellent to work with! We decided to have a small wedding during COVID and ended up planning the whole thing in 4 weeks. Kris and Glenn were very accommodating and it was an amazing event for us! Awesome place for pictures as well!
Reviewed on 29-09-2020
Jill Morton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-06-2020
The Gardens of Castle Rock was the perfect venue for our wedding. We had to reschedule our wedding multiple times due to covid and they were so helpful during that process. We didn't nail anything down until two weeks before our wedding (because of covid) and yet they somehow managed to pull it all together for us in such a short period of time. The grounds were absolutely beautiful with great spots for pictures. We are so grateful that we found the Gardens of Castle Rock.
Reviewed on 29-09-2020
Wedding Date 05-06-2020
The Gardens of Castle Rock was the perfect venue for our wedding. We had to reschedule our wedding multiple times due to covid and they were so helpful during that process. We didn't nail anything down until two weeks before our wedding (because of covid) and yet they somehow managed to pull it all together for us in such a short period of time. The grounds were absolutely beautiful with great spots for pictures. We are so grateful that we found the Gardens of Castle Rock.
Reviewed on 29-09-2020
Chelsea Eberline (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2020
We are so happy with our wedding at the Gardens of Castle Rock! I knew as we were walking to the car after the tour that this would be the place where we'd become husband and wife. We booked in November 2019 and it really worked out we already had an outdoor venue for 2020. As we restarted planning our wedding after it looked like we'd be able to have an outdoor wedding with under 250 people, Glenn and Kris were amazing to work with, very responsive and transparent. While we of course had to make some adjustments due to COVID, it finally felt like we were back in control of the wedding. During and after the wedding we got a ton of compliments on the venue and some of our friends are even looking at having their wedding at the Gardens. Everyone said it was beautiful and that they liked there was \"separate\" spaces (ie so some people could get away from the music/to talk). A lot of the structures on the properly Glenn built himself and they are so beautiful! (See the bar area or bridal suite!) The Gardens also has a ton of beautiful places to have as a backdrop for pictures.While the venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and very little décor is needed because of that, the best part about the Gardens is you can bring in your own alcohol and cater. Anyone who's been looking at other vendors minimums for food and alcohol can see how much money this can save you! (Literally thousands for us) The only downside I can think of is your reception has to end at 11, which I believe is a county or city rule and out of their control.
Reviewed on 22-09-2020
Wedding Date 04-09-2020
We are so happy with our wedding at the Gardens of Castle Rock! I knew as we were walking to the car after the tour that this would be the place where we'd become husband and wife. We booked in November 2019 and it really worked out we already had an outdoor venue for 2020. As we restarted planning our wedding after it looked like we'd be able to have an outdoor wedding with under 250 people, Glenn and Kris were amazing to work with, very responsive and transparent. While we of course had to make some adjustments due to COVID, it finally felt like we were back in control of the wedding. During and after the wedding we got a ton of compliments on the venue and some of our friends are even looking at having their wedding at the Gardens. Everyone said it was beautiful and that they liked there was \"separate\" spaces (ie so some people could get away from the music/to talk). A lot of the structures on the properly Glenn built himself and they are so beautiful! (See the bar area or bridal suite!) The Gardens also has a ton of beautiful places to have as a backdrop for pictures.While the venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and very little décor is needed because of that, the best part about the Gardens is you can bring in your own alcohol and cater. Anyone who's been looking at other vendors minimums for food and alcohol can see how much money this can save you! (Literally thousands for us) The only downside I can think of is your reception has to end at 11, which I believe is a county or city rule and out of their control.
Reviewed on 22-09-2020
Taylor Spiess (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-08-2020
I loved my venue i will not deny it, it is a gorgeous place. I did have an issue that during a world pandemic (COVID) when we were talking about postponing, instead of working with us like many other vendors offered they stated they would upcharge an additional 2,000 to switch dates to the following year. Also nearly all addtional options other than standard tables were an additional cost on top of their price of $6,800. i didnt like that the area, Lath House, were we had our ceremony was not weeded, they refused to move certain potted plants (didnt go well with our vibe) and the morning of the wedding when we were all getting ready they thought that was a good time to mow, didnt understand that at all (and holy allergies). Alot of things are very nicely done and high-end looking but there are somethings that are not. Also, don't let the pictures fool you this place is gorgeous and offers so very unique settings.
Reviewed on 07-09-2020
Wedding Date 29-08-2020
I loved my venue i will not deny it, it is a gorgeous place. I did have an issue that during a world pandemic (COVID) when we were talking about postponing, instead of working with us like many other vendors offered they stated they would upcharge an additional 2,000 to switch dates to the following year. Also nearly all addtional options other than standard tables were an additional cost on top of their price of $6,800. i didnt like that the area, Lath House, were we had our ceremony was not weeded, they refused to move certain potted plants (didnt go well with our vibe) and the morning of the wedding when we were all getting ready they thought that was a good time to mow, didnt understand that at all (and holy allergies). Alot of things are very nicely done and high-end looking but there are somethings that are not. Also, don't let the pictures fool you this place is gorgeous and offers so very unique settings.
Reviewed on 07-09-2020
Maggie Perry (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-06-2020
We had to postpone our June 19th wedding for the health and safety of our family and friends this year. When we tried to coordinate a new date with the Gardens they would only change to next year with a drastic fee increase or a fall wedding date, even though to this day having a large scale wedding with over 250 guests isn’t feasible nor allowed in MN. A beautiful wedding but Covid definitely let us know which vendors were willing to work with couples and which to never recommend. If you do go with gardens make sure you get a force majeure clause added into your contract so that in the event of a pandemic or uncontrollable event you are not liable.
Reviewed on 02-09-2020
Wedding Date 19-06-2020
We had to postpone our June 19th wedding for the health and safety of our family and friends this year. When we tried to coordinate a new date with the Gardens they would only change to next year with a drastic fee increase or a fall wedding date, even though to this day having a large scale wedding with over 250 guests isn’t feasible nor allowed in MN. A beautiful wedding but Covid definitely let us know which vendors were willing to work with couples and which to never recommend. If you do go with gardens make sure you get a force majeure clause added into your contract so that in the event of a pandemic or uncontrollable event you are not liable.
Reviewed on 02-09-2020
Bridget Zappe VanLith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-07-2020
The Gardens were incredible to work with, especially when trying to figure out how to have a wedding in a pandemic! The venue is beautiful and the people are all incredibly helpful.
Reviewed on 25-08-2020
Wedding Date 10-07-2020
The Gardens were incredible to work with, especially when trying to figure out how to have a wedding in a pandemic! The venue is beautiful and the people are all incredibly helpful.
Reviewed on 25-08-2020
Stephanie Peterson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-08-2020
The Gardens of Castle Rock was a perfect venue. We loved that we could pick all our own vendors. They were also extremely flexible with all the Covid challenges, and very organized. The venue is so gorgeous already, we didn’t spend money on many extra decorations. And we had so many guests comment on how beautiful it was! They even helped us make sure our double wedding went smoothly (we had two weddings in one day to split up our guest numbers with Covid). Highly recommend this venue. It is very unique, and easy to make your own!
Reviewed on 14-08-2020
Wedding Date 02-08-2020
The Gardens of Castle Rock was a perfect venue. We loved that we could pick all our own vendors. They were also extremely flexible with all the Covid challenges, and very organized. The venue is so gorgeous already, we didn’t spend money on many extra decorations. And we had so many guests comment on how beautiful it was! They even helped us make sure our double wedding went smoothly (we had two weddings in one day to split up our guest numbers with Covid). Highly recommend this venue. It is very unique, and easy to make your own!
Reviewed on 14-08-2020
Elise Barraza (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-06-2020
The Gardens Of Castle Rock is a phenomenal wedding venue. They were an essential part of our miracle wedding - Planned at record speed between the time we first toured and met with them and the wedding day, about two weeks later #covidwedding Through that unusual time of planning, Kris & Glen were consistently helpful, easy-going, supportive, accommodating, and on top of things. Through their gorgeous site and the assistance they gave us, we truly had a beautiful wedding. Glen's skillful & artistic craftsmanship that has gone into much of the buildings and wooden structures gave it a unique, personal, and beautiful flair. We believe any couple would be fortunate to get married at The Gardens. We're so grateful they're a part of our story.
Reviewed on 09-07-2020
Wedding Date 27-06-2020
The Gardens Of Castle Rock is a phenomenal wedding venue. They were an essential part of our miracle wedding - Planned at record speed between the time we first toured and met with them and the wedding day, about two weeks later #covidwedding Through that unusual time of planning, Kris & Glen were consistently helpful, easy-going, supportive, accommodating, and on top of things. Through their gorgeous site and the assistance they gave us, we truly had a beautiful wedding. Glen's skillful & artistic craftsmanship that has gone into much of the buildings and wooden structures gave it a unique, personal, and beautiful flair. We believe any couple would be fortunate to get married at The Gardens. We're so grateful they're a part of our story.
Reviewed on 09-07-2020
Anika Wiltgen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-10-2019
Beautiful venue with lots of space for outdoor and in-tent gathering. GOCR has lots of natural beauty with very little need for outdoor decor. There are comfortable accommodations in which the wedding party can get ready. We enjoyed the freedom to choose your own vendors and make the space our own. Kris & Glenn were very helpful and communicative throughout the planning process. My husband & I were very happy we chose The Gardens of Castle Rock! If you want an outdoor ceremony, this is the place!
Reviewed on 06-11-2019
Wedding Date 26-10-2019
Beautiful venue with lots of space for outdoor and in-tent gathering. GOCR has lots of natural beauty with very little need for outdoor decor. There are comfortable accommodations in which the wedding party can get ready. We enjoyed the freedom to choose your own vendors and make the space our own. Kris & Glenn were very helpful and communicative throughout the planning process. My husband & I were very happy we chose The Gardens of Castle Rock! If you want an outdoor ceremony, this is the place!
Reviewed on 06-11-2019
Kris Wayne (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2019
Words can't describe how grateful we are to have found The Gardens of Castle Rock venue. We were looking for that rustic outdoor vibe and as soon as we took a tour of this venue, we new it was it. This amazingly beautiful location made all our dreams come true. Being able to bring in whatever food we wanted along with bringing in all our own alcohol was awesome. Glenn, Michelle, Deb and Kris were beyond amazing to work with. Glen has this sense of what brides are looking for. Here's a few examples: I had been looking for some sort of revealing door/entrance to use at The Gardens and sure enough, I saw that Glenn was building the exact gates I was dreaming of. The second thing was having a harvest table at the reception. Sure enough AGAIN, Glenn was in the shop making the most perfect harvest table. He is so talented and hard working and knows what brides want. The venue needs minimal decorations because it's so beautiful by itself. The landscaping, the different wedding ceremony sites; every bride can find exactly what they are looking for at The Gardens of Castle Rock. I would just like to say how awesome Kris was too. She was very responsive and willing to make our day as perfect as possible. Giving great suggestions and feedback was so helpful. The fire place and wood fire pizza was such a hit as well. I could go on and on and on about what an amazing experience we had but I won't. I will leave it at this, having our wedding at The Gardens of Castle was a dream come true. It was everything we wanted it to be. Thanks so much The Gardens of Castle Rock for making our dream wedding a reality! Much love to the whole crew!
Reviewed on 12-10-2019
Wedding Date 21-09-2019
Words can't describe how grateful we are to have found The Gardens of Castle Rock venue. We were looking for that rustic outdoor vibe and as soon as we took a tour of this venue, we new it was it. This amazingly beautiful location made all our dreams come true. Being able to bring in whatever food we wanted along with bringing in all our own alcohol was awesome. Glenn, Michelle, Deb and Kris were beyond amazing to work with. Glen has this sense of what brides are looking for. Here's a few examples: I had been looking for some sort of revealing door/entrance to use at The Gardens and sure enough, I saw that Glenn was building the exact gates I was dreaming of. The second thing was having a harvest table at the reception. Sure enough AGAIN, Glenn was in the shop making the most perfect harvest table. He is so talented and hard working and knows what brides want. The venue needs minimal decorations because it's so beautiful by itself. The landscaping, the different wedding ceremony sites; every bride can find exactly what they are looking for at The Gardens of Castle Rock. I would just like to say how awesome Kris was too. She was very responsive and willing to make our day as perfect as possible. Giving great suggestions and feedback was so helpful. The fire place and wood fire pizza was such a hit as well. I could go on and on and on about what an amazing experience we had but I won't. I will leave it at this, having our wedding at The Gardens of Castle was a dream come true. It was everything we wanted it to be. Thanks so much The Gardens of Castle Rock for making our dream wedding a reality! Much love to the whole crew!
Reviewed on 12-10-2019
Megan Weidenbach (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
The Gardens of Castle Rock is by far the most beautiful outdoor wedding venue in Minnesota. It's absolutely stunning! Not only are you surrounded by the most gorgeous landscape architecture when you get married at The Gardens, but you're also in the BEST of hands with the owner and his team. Glenn is the hardest working person I've ever known. Our entire evening he was behind the scenes taking additional photos, making sure everything was going well with our vendors and even manning the brick outdoor pizza oven! It's an incredible place.
Reviewed on 26-08-2019
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
The Gardens of Castle Rock is by far the most beautiful outdoor wedding venue in Minnesota. It's absolutely stunning! Not only are you surrounded by the most gorgeous landscape architecture when you get married at The Gardens, but you're also in the BEST of hands with the owner and his team. Glenn is the hardest working person I've ever known. Our entire evening he was behind the scenes taking additional photos, making sure everything was going well with our vendors and even manning the brick outdoor pizza oven! It's an incredible place.
Reviewed on 26-08-2019
Diane Jungbauer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-06-2019
We were married at the Gardens, and we had a picture perfect day! The venue is so incredible, with the various spaces for people to enjoy, and it's such a unique setting. I was worried it would be really hot in the tent because we got married in June, but the airflow was perfect. It was just an amazing time, and I cannot recommend it enough!
Reviewed on 15-07-2019
Wedding Date 14-06-2019
We were married at the Gardens, and we had a picture perfect day! The venue is so incredible, with the various spaces for people to enjoy, and it's such a unique setting. I was worried it would be really hot in the tent because we got married in June, but the airflow was perfect. It was just an amazing time, and I cannot recommend it enough!
Reviewed on 15-07-2019
Peter Hansmeier (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-06-2019
We were married there on June 14, 2019. The people who ran it did a fantastic job--we felt prepared, and we had no real issues. If we needed anything they worked with us to make it happen. They worked well with the caterer, DJ, officiant, and other vendors. The place looked great, as well. We received many compliments on the venue.A couple really nice things were the ability to bring in any caterer and to bring our own alcohol. We had a couple bartender friends serve wine and keg beer that we picked up at Total Wine, which saved us some money.
Reviewed on 08-07-2019
Wedding Date 14-06-2019
We were married there on June 14, 2019. The people who ran it did a fantastic job--we felt prepared, and we had no real issues. If we needed anything they worked with us to make it happen. They worked well with the caterer, DJ, officiant, and other vendors. The place looked great, as well. We received many compliments on the venue.A couple really nice things were the ability to bring in any caterer and to bring our own alcohol. We had a couple bartender friends serve wine and keg beer that we picked up at Total Wine, which saved us some money.
Reviewed on 08-07-2019
Allison Johnson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2017
Simply outstanding. The Gardens exceeded all of our expectations - everything went off without a hitch. We absolutely loved the flexibility of the venue and staff. The unique ability to choose your own venue within the site, caterer and all other vendors allows for a personal touch that can't be matched in many other Minneapolis wedding venues. Glenn and the staff were very impressive, constantly working to make the Gardens the best it can truly be.I stopped counting the amount of compliments we received on our wedding day. Guests consistently told us that this was the best wedding they had been to, they loved the option to choose were to be, at the bar, on the dance floor, or simply wandering the grounds. They were so impressed with the masonry and landscape architecture, and most importantly with the staff itself. My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're looking for the perfect outdoor wedding venue, honestly look no further! You will not find a better outdoor venue with a better value, I guarantee it! Thank you to everyone at the Gardens for making our special day just that!
Reviewed on 05-04-2019
Wedding Date 02-09-2017
Simply outstanding. The Gardens exceeded all of our expectations - everything went off without a hitch. We absolutely loved the flexibility of the venue and staff. The unique ability to choose your own venue within the site, caterer and all other vendors allows for a personal touch that can't be matched in many other Minneapolis wedding venues. Glenn and the staff were very impressive, constantly working to make the Gardens the best it can truly be.I stopped counting the amount of compliments we received on our wedding day. Guests consistently told us that this was the best wedding they had been to, they loved the option to choose were to be, at the bar, on the dance floor, or simply wandering the grounds. They were so impressed with the masonry and landscape architecture, and most importantly with the staff itself. My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're looking for the perfect outdoor wedding venue, honestly look no further! You will not find a better outdoor venue with a better value, I guarantee it! Thank you to everyone at the Gardens for making our special day just that!
Reviewed on 05-04-2019
Maren Jordan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-07-2018
My husband and I were married in the Lath House this past summer and it was everything we could have dreamed our wedding day to be and more. The entire planning process was a breeze as the Garden's staff was ALWAYS willing to answer questions and help in any way that they could. We loved the ability to bring our own vendors in especially when it came to the catering of food and beverage. We wanted a casual backyard BBQ feel to our wedding. A place where our guests felt like they were there to relax and enjoy celebrating with friends and family. There was SO much space on the property for all of our guests and especially their kids to explore and enjoy the beautiful grounds of The Gardens. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for an outdoor wedding venue!
Reviewed on 21-03-2019
Wedding Date 06-07-2018
My husband and I were married in the Lath House this past summer and it was everything we could have dreamed our wedding day to be and more. The entire planning process was a breeze as the Garden's staff was ALWAYS willing to answer questions and help in any way that they could. We loved the ability to bring our own vendors in especially when it came to the catering of food and beverage. We wanted a casual backyard BBQ feel to our wedding. A place where our guests felt like they were there to relax and enjoy celebrating with friends and family. There was SO much space on the property for all of our guests and especially their kids to explore and enjoy the beautiful grounds of The Gardens. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for an outdoor wedding venue!
Reviewed on 21-03-2019
Shelby Newberg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2018
I highly recommend the Gardens of Castle Rock for anyone looking for an outdoor wedding venue! My husband and I got married there last summer and to this day we still have people telling us how beautiful our wedding and the venue was! The staff are friendly, flexible, and accommodating. They worked hard to make sure our wants and needs were met! Thanks again to all the amazing staff at the Gardens of Castle Rock!
Reviewed on 24-02-2019
Wedding Date 20-07-2018
I highly recommend the Gardens of Castle Rock for anyone looking for an outdoor wedding venue! My husband and I got married there last summer and to this day we still have people telling us how beautiful our wedding and the venue was! The staff are friendly, flexible, and accommodating. They worked hard to make sure our wants and needs were met! Thanks again to all the amazing staff at the Gardens of Castle Rock!
Reviewed on 24-02-2019
Alivia Markwardt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2018
My husband and I spent ages looking for an outdoor setting to have our ceremony and reception at. My husband drove by here, and told me I needed to check it out. It is absolutely beautiful - and not only that - the owner and other workers here are outstandingly helpful. They give advice, help set up the morning of the wedding, and direct people as well. There was no need for a wedding planner with Kris, Glenn, and Deb to help us. Such a fantastic, place and would never have dreamed of anything better!
Reviewed on 04-02-2019
Wedding Date 12-10-2018
My husband and I spent ages looking for an outdoor setting to have our ceremony and reception at. My husband drove by here, and told me I needed to check it out. It is absolutely beautiful - and not only that - the owner and other workers here are outstandingly helpful. They give advice, help set up the morning of the wedding, and direct people as well. There was no need for a wedding planner with Kris, Glenn, and Deb to help us. Such a fantastic, place and would never have dreamed of anything better!
Reviewed on 04-02-2019
Amanda Melendez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Kris, Glenn Michelle and Deb are an incredible team, transparent, flexible and complete pros at weddings. They made sure I had every detail accounted for throughout the whole process and were super accommodating as I was planning from out of state! When it comes to the venue, Glenn has really designed a gorgeous environment to celebrate! So many unique touches, my guests were filled with compliments! And the new bridal suite- THE BEST! I was so relaxed the morning of my wedding just sitting by the fire with my wedding party, it was a dream. Also, I had a late fall wedding with highs in the mid 40s, but Kris and staff made sure the tent was perfectly heated! I could go on but really just writing this review to say, this venue is a total steal, do not pass on this incredible spot!!
Reviewed on 22-01-2019
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Kris, Glenn Michelle and Deb are an incredible team, transparent, flexible and complete pros at weddings. They made sure I had every detail accounted for throughout the whole process and were super accommodating as I was planning from out of state! When it comes to the venue, Glenn has really designed a gorgeous environment to celebrate! So many unique touches, my guests were filled with compliments! And the new bridal suite- THE BEST! I was so relaxed the morning of my wedding just sitting by the fire with my wedding party, it was a dream. Also, I had a late fall wedding with highs in the mid 40s, but Kris and staff made sure the tent was perfectly heated! I could go on but really just writing this review to say, this venue is a total steal, do not pass on this incredible spot!!
Reviewed on 22-01-2019
Kara Monahan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
Glenn, Michelle, Kris, Deb, and the rest of the team at the GARDENS of Castle Rock are incredible to work with! Not only did I receive emails at critical planning times but they also sat down with me multiple times to discuss timelines and layouts and ensured that our day would be a success. On the wedding day itself, they were able to go with the flow on last minute changes (like moving the bar into the tent because of temperature and SNOW) and were around for any questions that arose throughout the day. I am so grateful for everything they did and so thankful that we chose them as our venue!
Reviewed on 15-11-2018
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
Glenn, Michelle, Kris, Deb, and the rest of the team at the GARDENS of Castle Rock are incredible to work with! Not only did I receive emails at critical planning times but they also sat down with me multiple times to discuss timelines and layouts and ensured that our day would be a success. On the wedding day itself, they were able to go with the flow on last minute changes (like moving the bar into the tent because of temperature and SNOW) and were around for any questions that arose throughout the day. I am so grateful for everything they did and so thankful that we chose them as our venue!
Reviewed on 15-11-2018
Devin Hendrickson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
We had an absolutely incredible experience with The Gardens of Castle Rock. As soon as we met with Glenn for our walkthrough we knew it was perfect for us. We absolutely loved the welcoming environment encouraging personalization and expression. Our wedding was 10.6.2018, and it was more ideal than we could have imagined. The whole staff was wonderful to work with, the grounds are beautiful, and we loved the flexibility of being able to customize our food, decor, etc. I am still getting compliments on the great venue. Thank so so much <3
Reviewed on 09-11-2018
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
We had an absolutely incredible experience with The Gardens of Castle Rock. As soon as we met with Glenn for our walkthrough we knew it was perfect for us. We absolutely loved the welcoming environment encouraging personalization and expression. Our wedding was 10.6.2018, and it was more ideal than we could have imagined. The whole staff was wonderful to work with, the grounds are beautiful, and we loved the flexibility of being able to customize our food, decor, etc. I am still getting compliments on the great venue. Thank so so much <3
Reviewed on 09-11-2018
Kari Wallin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2018
We LOVED having our wedding at the Gardens of Castle Rock. We knew we wanted to have it there right away when we toured, and we were not disappointed. It has every amenity you need, including a gorgeous new temperature controlled bridal cottage for getting ready, beautiful grounds and gardens, a temperature controlled room for setting up/food, beautiful ceremony sites (we had ours in the lathe house, which was great since it was shaded) and a big reception tent which is completely customizable, which was so fun. I loved having the freedom to design the style of the wedding. We had a real hot summer day (95ish), and having an outdoor wedding in that kind of heat is tricky, but we had several ways of cooling off, including AC units in the tent (thanks to the incredible Gardens staff), so it was still an amazing and beautiful and fun day as we'd hoped it would be. The Gardens staff are great - very responsive and have excellent communication, and did so much to make our day go smoothly. We also had a live band in the tent, which was super fun, and the Gardens were very accommodating in that aspect too. We would definitely recommend the Gardens of Castle Rock and were so happy with our big day!
Reviewed on 16-10-2018
Wedding Date 29-06-2018
We LOVED having our wedding at the Gardens of Castle Rock. We knew we wanted to have it there right away when we toured, and we were not disappointed. It has every amenity you need, including a gorgeous new temperature controlled bridal cottage for getting ready, beautiful grounds and gardens, a temperature controlled room for setting up/food, beautiful ceremony sites (we had ours in the lathe house, which was great since it was shaded) and a big reception tent which is completely customizable, which was so fun. I loved having the freedom to design the style of the wedding. We had a real hot summer day (95ish), and having an outdoor wedding in that kind of heat is tricky, but we had several ways of cooling off, including AC units in the tent (thanks to the incredible Gardens staff), so it was still an amazing and beautiful and fun day as we'd hoped it would be. The Gardens staff are great - very responsive and have excellent communication, and did so much to make our day go smoothly. We also had a live band in the tent, which was super fun, and the Gardens were very accommodating in that aspect too. We would definitely recommend the Gardens of Castle Rock and were so happy with our big day!
Reviewed on 16-10-2018
Hilary Carr (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2018
The most magical venue for all weddings! We couldn't have been happier picking this location!
Reviewed on 14-10-2018
Wedding Date 30-09-2018
The most magical venue for all weddings! We couldn't have been happier picking this location!
Reviewed on 14-10-2018
Tracy Metzig (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-09-2018
Our wedding was perfect! From start to finish the staff at the Gardens were always available to answer questions, they were always polite and accommodating. They truly care about every couple that chooses their venue! They keep their property and their venue looking great and they host wedding fairs/events for the public. Glenn is one of the nicest people I have Interacted with and he and his entire staff act with professionalism and integrity. I would not have wanted our wedding any other way and I am so so glad I chose the Gardens. They are open and accommodating to your wedding wishes and they made it as easy as possible for me and my groom, which made my day run so smoothly. I had nothing to worry about on the day of and I was able to enjoy every moment thanks to their dedication and organization prior to the wedding day. They also help you plan along the way! I wasn’t able to afford a wedding planner but thanks to the organization and planning tools the Gardens provided me with early on, we were able to plan the day EXACTLY how we wanted it. They send reminders along the way to keep you on track. The staff truly loves what they do and it shows! Call them and set up a tour because you will not be disappointed and the beautiful land and ceremony sites allow for a completely customizable gorgeous wedding. Thank you to everyone at the Gardens!!! I had the best day of my life and I so appreciate you all!!
Reviewed on 13-10-2018
Wedding Date 09-09-2018
Our wedding was perfect! From start to finish the staff at the Gardens were always available to answer questions, they were always polite and accommodating. They truly care about every couple that chooses their venue! They keep their property and their venue looking great and they host wedding fairs/events for the public. Glenn is one of the nicest people I have Interacted with and he and his entire staff act with professionalism and integrity. I would not have wanted our wedding any other way and I am so so glad I chose the Gardens. They are open and accommodating to your wedding wishes and they made it as easy as possible for me and my groom, which made my day run so smoothly. I had nothing to worry about on the day of and I was able to enjoy every moment thanks to their dedication and organization prior to the wedding day. They also help you plan along the way! I wasn’t able to afford a wedding planner but thanks to the organization and planning tools the Gardens provided me with early on, we were able to plan the day EXACTLY how we wanted it. They send reminders along the way to keep you on track. The staff truly loves what they do and it shows! Call them and set up a tour because you will not be disappointed and the beautiful land and ceremony sites allow for a completely customizable gorgeous wedding. Thank you to everyone at the Gardens!!! I had the best day of my life and I so appreciate you all!!
Reviewed on 13-10-2018
Dolly Newberg (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2018
We have a long History with the Garden's dating back to when it was Switzer's Nursery. That is where my husband started his landscape career at the age of 15.So when my son got engaged and started looking for a wedding venue, we made sure they checked out the Garden's and that is all she wrote.The ceremony was held in The Lath House which my husband help build so that added a special touch to the day!The grounds were Perfect with Lots of room for the kids to run and play, there was a Big area for yard games, the bridal suite was Amazing, the bar and fireplace areas were Gorgeous and the tent with all the decorations was the Stunning topper for the BEST day EVER!THANK YOU to the whole team at the Garden's for helping create a Magical day for our family. We couldn't have asked a more Perfect day!
Reviewed on 10-10-2018
Wedding Date 20-07-2018
We have a long History with the Garden's dating back to when it was Switzer's Nursery. That is where my husband started his landscape career at the age of 15.So when my son got engaged and started looking for a wedding venue, we made sure they checked out the Garden's and that is all she wrote.The ceremony was held in The Lath House which my husband help build so that added a special touch to the day!The grounds were Perfect with Lots of room for the kids to run and play, there was a Big area for yard games, the bridal suite was Amazing, the bar and fireplace areas were Gorgeous and the tent with all the decorations was the Stunning topper for the BEST day EVER!THANK YOU to the whole team at the Garden's for helping create a Magical day for our family. We couldn't have asked a more Perfect day!
Reviewed on 10-10-2018
Tayler Kirk (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
Loved the bridal suite, had everything we needed! Cozy grooms cottage, beautiful bar, amazing pizza oven. My hubs and I got married under the lathe house , so beautiful!!! Everything here is amazing, they answered all questions we had, gave us advice, weren’t pushy, and made our day the best!!! THANK YOU
Reviewed on 05-10-2018
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
Loved the bridal suite, had everything we needed! Cozy grooms cottage, beautiful bar, amazing pizza oven. My hubs and I got married under the lathe house , so beautiful!!! Everything here is amazing, they answered all questions we had, gave us advice, weren’t pushy, and made our day the best!!! THANK YOU
Reviewed on 05-10-2018
Lucy Bernhoft (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2018
Thank you so much to the GOCR team who helped us have the best day ever. We loved the Gardens of Castle Rock since the first day we toured and fell in love with it more each time we visited. It was the only venue that we could find that ticked all of our boxes. Affordable, not too far from the cities, only one event per day, beautiful outside ceremony spaces to choose from, large area for lawn games, the ability to pick our own vendors (VonHanson's, Encore Events, MN school of bartending, Midwest Sound, Mark Fierst Photography, FilmStoke) large covered space for dinner, great dance floor, late night woodfire pizza, and shuttle service to nearby hotels. The gardens are pristine and we made sure to utilize all of the grounds and amenities during our wedding day. The ladies got ready in the brand new bridal suite while having mimosas (Bre Perez MUA), we did first look in the woods, ceremony at the promenade, pictures in the lath house, games on out lawn, appetizers and drinks on the patio, photobooth dinner and dancing under the tent! They really allowed us to create our own unique event. Not only is the space perfect but Glenn, Michelle, and Deb are wonderful human beings. They are so personable, accommodating and caring. They really took the time to get to know us and we are very glad to now call them friends. Along with our wedding planner (Lindsay @ Opulent Events), they made sure that our day was perfect- and it was!
Reviewed on 30-09-2018
Wedding Date 02-09-2018
Thank you so much to the GOCR team who helped us have the best day ever. We loved the Gardens of Castle Rock since the first day we toured and fell in love with it more each time we visited. It was the only venue that we could find that ticked all of our boxes. Affordable, not too far from the cities, only one event per day, beautiful outside ceremony spaces to choose from, large area for lawn games, the ability to pick our own vendors (VonHanson's, Encore Events, MN school of bartending, Midwest Sound, Mark Fierst Photography, FilmStoke) large covered space for dinner, great dance floor, late night woodfire pizza, and shuttle service to nearby hotels. The gardens are pristine and we made sure to utilize all of the grounds and amenities during our wedding day. The ladies got ready in the brand new bridal suite while having mimosas (Bre Perez MUA), we did first look in the woods, ceremony at the promenade, pictures in the lath house, games on out lawn, appetizers and drinks on the patio, photobooth dinner and dancing under the tent! They really allowed us to create our own unique event. Not only is the space perfect but Glenn, Michelle, and Deb are wonderful human beings. They are so personable, accommodating and caring. They really took the time to get to know us and we are very glad to now call them friends. Along with our wedding planner (Lindsay @ Opulent Events), they made sure that our day was perfect- and it was!
Reviewed on 30-09-2018
Kelly Hawj (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2018
Wedding coordinator was very helpful and accommodating. Although when she left the owner and his wife could not have been more disgruntled to have anyone on their property. The wife was very short and snide with everyone, ex: when someone was placing some babies breath on a table she stomped over and said \"I better not see any of that in the trash! that must go in compost!\" making several onlooking wedding guest uncomfortable. And at the end of the night when 2 people walk through the building to make sure nothing was left behind she yelled, \" there's nothing in here, you can go!\" The owner decided it was appropriate to make a scene before the wedding ceremony when he did not find acceptable the plan previously discussed between the DJ and coordinator for the officiant to hand off a microphone to a singer. He yelled at 2 teenage girls, \" this isn't how we do things!\"Venue was not clean from the night before when we arrived for set up. We had to have a spot of vomit cleaned up from the dance floor and fish a pack of cigarettes out of the pond.
Reviewed on 26-09-2018
Wedding Date 23-06-2018
Wedding coordinator was very helpful and accommodating. Although when she left the owner and his wife could not have been more disgruntled to have anyone on their property. The wife was very short and snide with everyone, ex: when someone was placing some babies breath on a table she stomped over and said \"I better not see any of that in the trash! that must go in compost!\" making several onlooking wedding guest uncomfortable. And at the end of the night when 2 people walk through the building to make sure nothing was left behind she yelled, \" there's nothing in here, you can go!\" The owner decided it was appropriate to make a scene before the wedding ceremony when he did not find acceptable the plan previously discussed between the DJ and coordinator for the officiant to hand off a microphone to a singer. He yelled at 2 teenage girls, \" this isn't how we do things!\"Venue was not clean from the night before when we arrived for set up. We had to have a spot of vomit cleaned up from the dance floor and fish a pack of cigarettes out of the pond.
Reviewed on 26-09-2018
Liz Fuchs (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2018
Gorgeous venue!!!! So many compliments on this place!! They went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic day!
Reviewed on 22-09-2018
Wedding Date 26-08-2018
Gorgeous venue!!!! So many compliments on this place!! They went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic day!
Reviewed on 22-09-2018
Martha McKenna (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
I can’t say enough great things about the Gardens of Castle Rock! It is a spectacular venue for all couple’s and their visions for their wedding day. They have various wedding sites where couples can utilize the space and make it their own. Beautiful landscapes, wooden handmade details, a gorgeous stone fireplace, a unique bar overhang, and the newest bridal cottage space are just a few of the many things that make this venue amazing! On top of that, the staff are wonderful, so accommodating, patient, and personable. Definitely take the time to do a walk-thru with Glenn and see how special this place really is! Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 04-09-2018
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
I can’t say enough great things about the Gardens of Castle Rock! It is a spectacular venue for all couple’s and their visions for their wedding day. They have various wedding sites where couples can utilize the space and make it their own. Beautiful landscapes, wooden handmade details, a gorgeous stone fireplace, a unique bar overhang, and the newest bridal cottage space are just a few of the many things that make this venue amazing! On top of that, the staff are wonderful, so accommodating, patient, and personable. Definitely take the time to do a walk-thru with Glenn and see how special this place really is! Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 04-09-2018
Pachia Vang (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-07-2018
We fell in love with this place after attending one of our good friend's wedding there and knew this was what we were searching for. We both wanted an outdoor wedding that felt intimate. We love both the rustic and yet fairy tale vibe that the garden gave. It's such a beautiful place and our guests enjoyed it so much as well. Especially with the photo moments due to the beautiful landscapes! My bridal party and I were able to enjoy the new bridal cottage as well and it was spacious and really nice. Thanks again to The Gardens of Castle Rock and their team!!
Reviewed on 13-08-2018
Wedding Date 28-07-2018
We fell in love with this place after attending one of our good friend's wedding there and knew this was what we were searching for. We both wanted an outdoor wedding that felt intimate. We love both the rustic and yet fairy tale vibe that the garden gave. It's such a beautiful place and our guests enjoyed it so much as well. Especially with the photo moments due to the beautiful landscapes! My bridal party and I were able to enjoy the new bridal cottage as well and it was spacious and really nice. Thanks again to The Gardens of Castle Rock and their team!!
Reviewed on 13-08-2018
Bidisha Bhattacharyya (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-07-2018
We were looking for a place that was rustic and rural, yet flexible so we could have a big Indian wedding. This was it, and we are so happy with our experience. Glenn, Kris, Deb and the whole team were the best we could have asked for. Not only is the venue super flexible - we weren't tied to their caterer or bar service, which was key for us - but they went totally above and beyond for us. Glenn built us a custom platform for our ceremony, and it was his idea. We can't recommend the venue and the team highly enough. Our wedding was so beautiful, everyone loved the venue, and we are so happy we chose The Gardens!
Reviewed on 24-07-2018
Wedding Date 07-07-2018
We were looking for a place that was rustic and rural, yet flexible so we could have a big Indian wedding. This was it, and we are so happy with our experience. Glenn, Kris, Deb and the whole team were the best we could have asked for. Not only is the venue super flexible - we weren't tied to their caterer or bar service, which was key for us - but they went totally above and beyond for us. Glenn built us a custom platform for our ceremony, and it was his idea. We can't recommend the venue and the team highly enough. Our wedding was so beautiful, everyone loved the venue, and we are so happy we chose The Gardens!
Reviewed on 24-07-2018
Amanda Yeske (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-06-2018
Words cannot describe how happy I was after our wedding day ended that I had picked The Gardens of Castle Rock as our venue. When we discovered the location we thought it would be perfect and we weren't wrong. It was an absolutely stunning location and the staff we worked with were phenomenal. Each place within the gardens was perfectly set up, the weather was so surreal, the staff was so helpful, happy, and just all around people you want to be there on your special day. I really can't thank them enough.
Reviewed on 29-06-2018
Wedding Date 14-06-2018
Words cannot describe how happy I was after our wedding day ended that I had picked The Gardens of Castle Rock as our venue. When we discovered the location we thought it would be perfect and we weren't wrong. It was an absolutely stunning location and the staff we worked with were phenomenal. Each place within the gardens was perfectly set up, the weather was so surreal, the staff was so helpful, happy, and just all around people you want to be there on your special day. I really can't thank them enough.
Reviewed on 29-06-2018
Darla Schroeder (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2019
This was the only venue we looked at and it was absolutely perfect! We loved that we had the entire property for the day, could bring in our own caterer, could decorate as much or as little as we liked - it's so beautifully landscaped, it pretty much decorates itself! The team was great to work with, couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Reviewed on 08-06-2018
Wedding Date 08-08-2019
This was the only venue we looked at and it was absolutely perfect! We loved that we had the entire property for the day, could bring in our own caterer, could decorate as much or as little as we liked - it's so beautifully landscaped, it pretty much decorates itself! The team was great to work with, couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Reviewed on 08-06-2018
Laine Rasmussen (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2018
As a planner, we want to find a venue that has it all, and Gardens of Castle Rock truly does. Not only does it offer the option of 4 different ceremony locations, but they have a brand new bridal suite which is pure perfection for a wedding party that needs a location for hair and makeup. It eases the stress of travel and time constraints. Included in rental is a large tent with tables and chairs that are really nice as is. No need to rent linens, focus on some flowers to compliments the gardens and your food and beverage. The grounds are well kept, the staff are really lovely to work with and are on site all day to make sure they are available if any issues arise. If you're a nature person or just dream of a wedding outdoors, this is a wonderful place to check out!
Reviewed on 30-05-2018
Wedding Date 16-07-2018
As a planner, we want to find a venue that has it all, and Gardens of Castle Rock truly does. Not only does it offer the option of 4 different ceremony locations, but they have a brand new bridal suite which is pure perfection for a wedding party that needs a location for hair and makeup. It eases the stress of travel and time constraints. Included in rental is a large tent with tables and chairs that are really nice as is. No need to rent linens, focus on some flowers to compliments the gardens and your food and beverage. The grounds are well kept, the staff are really lovely to work with and are on site all day to make sure they are available if any issues arise. If you're a nature person or just dream of a wedding outdoors, this is a wonderful place to check out!
Reviewed on 30-05-2018
shanna vah (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2017
The Gardens of Castle Rock is a beautiful venue with so many different stages for guests to enjoy. I personally LOVED that they are open to catering as long as the caterer is licensed. Coming from a traditional Asian family being able to have traditional dishes is important for our guests so I'm glad their policy was open to catering. Aside from the music level needing to be kept at a certain volume, the staff were very helpful and upfront about costs and even referrals. They were also very accommodating with my requests and made for a very easy and smooth process. I would definitely recommend as an affordable outdoor venue. It's beautiful and inviting for any type of wedding and isn't too far from the Twin Cities.
Reviewed on 16-11-2017
Wedding Date 27-08-2017
The Gardens of Castle Rock is a beautiful venue with so many different stages for guests to enjoy. I personally LOVED that they are open to catering as long as the caterer is licensed. Coming from a traditional Asian family being able to have traditional dishes is important for our guests so I'm glad their policy was open to catering. Aside from the music level needing to be kept at a certain volume, the staff were very helpful and upfront about costs and even referrals. They were also very accommodating with my requests and made for a very easy and smooth process. I would definitely recommend as an affordable outdoor venue. It's beautiful and inviting for any type of wedding and isn't too far from the Twin Cities.
Reviewed on 16-11-2017
Sierra Dooley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-08-2017
The Gardens of Castle Rock was absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Glenn & Michelle did a great job of making our day special and working with us every step of the way. Our guests had endless compliments about the venue and the space. We would highly recommend this venue. Very affordable and a magical place!!
Reviewed on 06-11-2017
Wedding Date 12-08-2017
The Gardens of Castle Rock was absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Glenn & Michelle did a great job of making our day special and working with us every step of the way. Our guests had endless compliments about the venue and the space. We would highly recommend this venue. Very affordable and a magical place!!
Reviewed on 06-11-2017
Rhonda Laxen (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-12-2018
My son and new daughter-in-law were married at The Gardens of Castle Rock on October 21st. Although the forecast for the day was rain, Kris and Glenn worked with us to ensure we would be prepared for either rain (inside the tent) or sunshine (in the beautiful Lath House) depending on the weather for the day. The day started out with rain and overcast skies and it was looking like the tent might be used, but the rain stopped and they quickly set up the beautiful wooden benches (handmade by Glenn) in the Lath House. Then the sun came out and the location was the most perfect wedding anyone could ask for with all of the beautiful landscaping and fall colors. Kris, Glenn, Deb, and Michelle were all so awesome to work with right from the beginning to the end, including making pizza in the word burning pizza oven. We loved that we could bring in our own vendors for \"BBQ, Booze, and Bad Dance Moves\". This is our third child to get married, and I would highly recommend The Gardens of Castle Rock to anyone choosing a wedding venue - the best one yet!!
Reviewed on 29-10-2017
Wedding Date 30-12-2018
My son and new daughter-in-law were married at The Gardens of Castle Rock on October 21st. Although the forecast for the day was rain, Kris and Glenn worked with us to ensure we would be prepared for either rain (inside the tent) or sunshine (in the beautiful Lath House) depending on the weather for the day. The day started out with rain and overcast skies and it was looking like the tent might be used, but the rain stopped and they quickly set up the beautiful wooden benches (handmade by Glenn) in the Lath House. Then the sun came out and the location was the most perfect wedding anyone could ask for with all of the beautiful landscaping and fall colors. Kris, Glenn, Deb, and Michelle were all so awesome to work with right from the beginning to the end, including making pizza in the word burning pizza oven. We loved that we could bring in our own vendors for \"BBQ, Booze, and Bad Dance Moves\". This is our third child to get married, and I would highly recommend The Gardens of Castle Rock to anyone choosing a wedding venue - the best one yet!!
Reviewed on 29-10-2017
Caitie B (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
The Gardens of Castle Rock is everything it advertises! Beautiful venue, flexible choices, laid back and accommodating staff! We were married on a rainy day, and the staff were truly accommodating and worked with us last minute to make changes based on the weather. We had a break in the rain and were able to hold the ceremony outside as we dreamed of. They took away the stressful situation for us and made it a beautiful day! We had so many compliments on the gorgeous venue and fun/comfortable atmosphere.
Reviewed on 20-10-2017
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
The Gardens of Castle Rock is everything it advertises! Beautiful venue, flexible choices, laid back and accommodating staff! We were married on a rainy day, and the staff were truly accommodating and worked with us last minute to make changes based on the weather. We had a break in the rain and were able to hold the ceremony outside as we dreamed of. They took away the stressful situation for us and made it a beautiful day! We had so many compliments on the gorgeous venue and fun/comfortable atmosphere.
Reviewed on 20-10-2017
Ashley Rudolph (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-12-2018
We had an amazing experience at The Gardens. Although it rained the majority of our wedding day, Glen and Michelle were there to help make everything perfect. They were always around to make changes and answer any of our questions. I highly recommend this venue due to the gorgeous landscaping and the amazing staff!
Reviewed on 19-10-2017
Wedding Date 19-12-2018
We had an amazing experience at The Gardens. Although it rained the majority of our wedding day, Glen and Michelle were there to help make everything perfect. They were always around to make changes and answer any of our questions. I highly recommend this venue due to the gorgeous landscaping and the amazing staff!
Reviewed on 19-10-2017
Julia KS (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
You literally couldn't ask for a better venue and better people running it. Glenn puts his heart into this place and it shows. We got married last Saturday and everything was so perfect; our guests couldn't stop raving about the venue. The venue is perfect for making your day exactly what YOU want- it is totally versatile and you can bring in everything yourself, no preferred vendors are required. I will say though, if you select this venue having a day of wedding coordinator is in your best interest! We couldn't have done it without Melody Hall (events by melody). It made everything so much smoother to have her team setting up, decorating, tearing down, etc. so that the task didn't fall on a friend or family member.
Reviewed on 13-10-2017
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
You literally couldn't ask for a better venue and better people running it. Glenn puts his heart into this place and it shows. We got married last Saturday and everything was so perfect; our guests couldn't stop raving about the venue. The venue is perfect for making your day exactly what YOU want- it is totally versatile and you can bring in everything yourself, no preferred vendors are required. I will say though, if you select this venue having a day of wedding coordinator is in your best interest! We couldn't have done it without Melody Hall (events by melody). It made everything so much smoother to have her team setting up, decorating, tearing down, etc. so that the task didn't fall on a friend or family member.
Reviewed on 13-10-2017
Erika Curiskis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-09-2017
Glenn and his team and GCR really made our vision of our day come together. Glenn and his staff not only will help with setting up your tables and chairs, but will help with other small details. They even had some suggestions to help with decor and other items I wanted to incorporate, but didn't know where to put them. We HIGHLY suggest a wedding panner to help with your special day. Our wedding coordinator, Dana Allison(Keyed up events), really took the time to get to know us months before the wedding, which helped even more. There would have been NO time for my groom and I to help with set up that morning. You are the only ones on site - they do not hold any other events that day. We used pretty much the whole place! Our ceremony was timeless in the woods. They set up pew benches for our 175 guests. Then we moved to the cocktail hour near the bar where we had an acoustic guitarist playing. The venue allowed us to have a food truck as our caterer. But you can really choose any vendor you want for dinner/food service. We utilized the grape leaf covered \"lath house\" as our dining area. You will need to provide linens for the 60\" and 30\" round tables. They have 8' long cedar tables that do not need linens. Our photo booth set up on the lawn. The dance party was under the large tent (that stays there all year). Jason with JPS entertainment, who helped with our music during the ceremony, dinner, dance, and not to mention the speakers he brought to put out sound for the Illumination fire troupe! We had an epic fire performance on the grand promenade with a special guest appearance from me - the bride - with my light up LED hula hoops! Last song has got to be done by 11:00. and by 12:00 you and all your decor needs to be out of there. No cars can be left overnight. You will also have to hire an on site Sheriff to be there if you are serving alcohol. The Sheriff was pretty cool, and kept to himself. Charnel Timms photography.
Reviewed on 08-10-2017
Wedding Date 16-09-2017
Glenn and his team and GCR really made our vision of our day come together. Glenn and his staff not only will help with setting up your tables and chairs, but will help with other small details. They even had some suggestions to help with decor and other items I wanted to incorporate, but didn't know where to put them. We HIGHLY suggest a wedding panner to help with your special day. Our wedding coordinator, Dana Allison(Keyed up events), really took the time to get to know us months before the wedding, which helped even more. There would have been NO time for my groom and I to help with set up that morning. You are the only ones on site - they do not hold any other events that day. We used pretty much the whole place! Our ceremony was timeless in the woods. They set up pew benches for our 175 guests. Then we moved to the cocktail hour near the bar where we had an acoustic guitarist playing. The venue allowed us to have a food truck as our caterer. But you can really choose any vendor you want for dinner/food service. We utilized the grape leaf covered \"lath house\" as our dining area. You will need to provide linens for the 60\" and 30\" round tables. They have 8' long cedar tables that do not need linens. Our photo booth set up on the lawn. The dance party was under the large tent (that stays there all year). Jason with JPS entertainment, who helped with our music during the ceremony, dinner, dance, and not to mention the speakers he brought to put out sound for the Illumination fire troupe! We had an epic fire performance on the grand promenade with a special guest appearance from me - the bride - with my light up LED hula hoops! Last song has got to be done by 11:00. and by 12:00 you and all your decor needs to be out of there. No cars can be left overnight. You will also have to hire an on site Sheriff to be there if you are serving alcohol. The Sheriff was pretty cool, and kept to himself. Charnel Timms photography.
Reviewed on 08-10-2017
Laurie Knodle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-08-2017
We had an AMAZING experience with The Gardens of Castle Rock for our wedding. In addition to having 4 ceremony spaces to choose from, they also have a wonderful, large tent to hold your reception. The grounds were beautiful and Glenn and his team were so friendly and helpful throughout the whole planning process. I highly recommend!
Reviewed on 10-09-2017
Wedding Date 13-08-2017
We had an AMAZING experience with The Gardens of Castle Rock for our wedding. In addition to having 4 ceremony spaces to choose from, they also have a wonderful, large tent to hold your reception. The grounds were beautiful and Glenn and his team were so friendly and helpful throughout the whole planning process. I highly recommend!
Reviewed on 10-09-2017
Josh Corbin (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-06-2017
Glenn and the team at GCR made my wife and I's day perfect this past June. The venue speaks for itself and doesn't need much decorating. All of our guests (and us) loved that we could hold both ceremony and reception at the same venue, and still have the room to spread out, with 300 guests in attendance. From planning to cleanup, the staff were there with us the whole way. We had the opportunity with GCR to utilize 5-6 different ceremony/reception combinations, as well as use our own catering and bar service. Glenn's knowledge and vision in weddings is a great asset, and this is not a site that nickels-and-dimes you for everything. Additionally, the location allows easy access from 3 different cities' hotels....all in all there are a lot of stressful factors you can make less stressful with using this venue. If you're looking for a Minnesota outside venue, that is NOT a barn, but has the elegance of an event center, this is well worth a visit. Thank you Glenn, Michelle, Ann, Kris, and Deb!!!
Reviewed on 02-08-2017
Wedding Date 24-06-2017
Glenn and the team at GCR made my wife and I's day perfect this past June. The venue speaks for itself and doesn't need much decorating. All of our guests (and us) loved that we could hold both ceremony and reception at the same venue, and still have the room to spread out, with 300 guests in attendance. From planning to cleanup, the staff were there with us the whole way. We had the opportunity with GCR to utilize 5-6 different ceremony/reception combinations, as well as use our own catering and bar service. Glenn's knowledge and vision in weddings is a great asset, and this is not a site that nickels-and-dimes you for everything. Additionally, the location allows easy access from 3 different cities' hotels....all in all there are a lot of stressful factors you can make less stressful with using this venue. If you're looking for a Minnesota outside venue, that is NOT a barn, but has the elegance of an event center, this is well worth a visit. Thank you Glenn, Michelle, Ann, Kris, and Deb!!!
Reviewed on 02-08-2017
Stephanie Nelson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2017
The most beautiful venue I ever came across! My Friday night wedding was an absolute dream come true. Glenn, Michelle, Deb, and team were so amazing and helpful with any questions I had and always instilled a sense of calmness in me. The entire grounds are breathtaking, but my favorite is the Lath House where we had our ceremony, and the new covered bar with fireplace area. The lights around everything give off the perfect ambiance. I loved being able to bring in my own vendors so that I could really tailor the day to exactly what I wanted! You will not regret choosing this venue - I promise!
Reviewed on 07-07-2017
Wedding Date 23-06-2017
The most beautiful venue I ever came across! My Friday night wedding was an absolute dream come true. Glenn, Michelle, Deb, and team were so amazing and helpful with any questions I had and always instilled a sense of calmness in me. The entire grounds are breathtaking, but my favorite is the Lath House where we had our ceremony, and the new covered bar with fireplace area. The lights around everything give off the perfect ambiance. I loved being able to bring in my own vendors so that I could really tailor the day to exactly what I wanted! You will not regret choosing this venue - I promise!
Reviewed on 07-07-2017
Samantha Huet (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-06-2017
We could not have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding on June 10. In terms of the beauty of the venue, it truly speaks for itself. You don't need much more detail or decor to execute a gorgeous event in this space. The Gardens is an incredible space and the energy of the venue is peaceful, loving, and calm. Glen and Michelle are professional and kind, and they were easy to communicate with. They allowed us to incorporate the details into our day which made our wedding unique to us. They were present throughout the event to answer questions and cater to what we needed. The little details that matter so much were also on point: clean bathrooms, the grounds are intuitive to navigate, the vendors had space to move and get their work done. What we loved must about the venue is that we were able to customize our party to our style with vendors we chose. I LOVE that Glen and Michelle choose to do business in that way. 100% recommend The Gardens. We are very happy. Thank you to the whole team at The Gardens. Your kindness radiates and that's what matters.
Reviewed on 15-06-2017
Wedding Date 10-06-2017
We could not have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding on June 10. In terms of the beauty of the venue, it truly speaks for itself. You don't need much more detail or decor to execute a gorgeous event in this space. The Gardens is an incredible space and the energy of the venue is peaceful, loving, and calm. Glen and Michelle are professional and kind, and they were easy to communicate with. They allowed us to incorporate the details into our day which made our wedding unique to us. They were present throughout the event to answer questions and cater to what we needed. The little details that matter so much were also on point: clean bathrooms, the grounds are intuitive to navigate, the vendors had space to move and get their work done. What we loved must about the venue is that we were able to customize our party to our style with vendors we chose. I LOVE that Glen and Michelle choose to do business in that way. 100% recommend The Gardens. We are very happy. Thank you to the whole team at The Gardens. Your kindness radiates and that's what matters.
Reviewed on 15-06-2017
Steph Tichy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-08-2016
Garden's was absolutely perfect for our wedding in August!! They were there to help with everything at any time. We loved the whole venue and everything that came with it. Glen and Michelle did an amazing job! We loved how you can pick your own food and drinks services, and able to set up however you want! Although it rained minutes before our outdoor ceremony, they were right there to help move chairs and things around to accommodate what we wanted to do at that moment! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone!:)
Reviewed on 04-11-2016
Wedding Date 12-08-2016
Garden's was absolutely perfect for our wedding in August!! They were there to help with everything at any time. We loved the whole venue and everything that came with it. Glen and Michelle did an amazing job! We loved how you can pick your own food and drinks services, and able to set up however you want! Although it rained minutes before our outdoor ceremony, they were right there to help move chairs and things around to accommodate what we wanted to do at that moment! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone!:)
Reviewed on 04-11-2016
Teri Foss (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2016
What an AMAZING experience at The Gardens of Castle Rock! Every spot on the property is picture worthy and is so beautiful! We had a smaller wedding so we asked if we could get married in front of the stone brick fireplace which wasn't even an option on their website and Glen was so accommodating and said yes of course! It was absolutely perfect and I would recommend this place to ANYONE and EVERYONE getting married!!
Reviewed on 05-10-2016
Wedding Date 25-09-2016
What an AMAZING experience at The Gardens of Castle Rock! Every spot on the property is picture worthy and is so beautiful! We had a smaller wedding so we asked if we could get married in front of the stone brick fireplace which wasn't even an option on their website and Glen was so accommodating and said yes of course! It was absolutely perfect and I would recommend this place to ANYONE and EVERYONE getting married!!
Reviewed on 05-10-2016
Brittany Houchins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2016
I knew I wanted my wedding to be held at the Gardens of Castle Rock before I was even engaged; I went on to hire them the day after our engagement! The Gardens had everything I was looking for in a venue: ability to bring in the caterer of our choosing, an outdoor ceremony location (they have four different ones you can choose from!), a tented reception, a big lawn for playing games, and a fireplace and patio for guests to mingle around. Literally perfect!Even the smallest things make a difference: the tent is over pavers, not grass. Food can be set up in the main building to keep everything temperature controlled. Plus, they have a late night pizza oven! Not to mention, the Gardens are absolutely GORGEOUS. Glenn, Michelle and their team have put so much work into making the space wonderful. They go out of their way to make your day perfect, whether it's directing parking or setting up tables, they're always there to help and answer your questions! On the evening of our wedding, I remember standing there with my new husband thinking about how perfect everything is. It wouldn't have been the same at any other venue. I hired them right away for a reason!
Reviewed on 22-08-2016
Wedding Date 07-08-2016
I knew I wanted my wedding to be held at the Gardens of Castle Rock before I was even engaged; I went on to hire them the day after our engagement! The Gardens had everything I was looking for in a venue: ability to bring in the caterer of our choosing, an outdoor ceremony location (they have four different ones you can choose from!), a tented reception, a big lawn for playing games, and a fireplace and patio for guests to mingle around. Literally perfect!Even the smallest things make a difference: the tent is over pavers, not grass. Food can be set up in the main building to keep everything temperature controlled. Plus, they have a late night pizza oven! Not to mention, the Gardens are absolutely GORGEOUS. Glenn, Michelle and their team have put so much work into making the space wonderful. They go out of their way to make your day perfect, whether it's directing parking or setting up tables, they're always there to help and answer your questions! On the evening of our wedding, I remember standing there with my new husband thinking about how perfect everything is. It wouldn't have been the same at any other venue. I hired them right away for a reason!
Reviewed on 22-08-2016
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2017
I am so happy with our choice to have our ceremony and reception at the Gardens of Castle Rock! I can't even count how many compliments I got from guests on the venue. It is absolutely beautiful and it is so nice to have everything all in one place. Glenn and his team are willing to help make the day everything you dreamed of. There are a lot of great options for pictures, different ceremony sites, etc. We wanted a space where our guests could play yard games, talk, dance, sit, etc. They have different seating areas for guests which made it comfortable and relaxed vs. everyone feeling like they had to stay seated at the banquet tables. A few things to know. They have recently done some construction and it's amazing. There are great bathrooms and a new bar area. We used the bridal cottage for a \"kids\" space as we have 3 kids (ages 5,6,7) and they loved it! We had blankets and pillows and activities for them, it was perfect for the day. It would be able to be used for the bride or groom to get ready as well. I got ready in the main building where they had a few tables and chairs set up for us (after I asked).It's also nice that you can bring in your own alcohol and use whatever caterer you'd like. It truly made the day personal and exactly how we wanted it. I could not be happier with our decision to celebrate our day at the Gardens of Castle Rock. I would highly recommend anyone to use this venue.
Reviewed on 22-07-2016
Wedding Date 27-08-2017
I am so happy with our choice to have our ceremony and reception at the Gardens of Castle Rock! I can't even count how many compliments I got from guests on the venue. It is absolutely beautiful and it is so nice to have everything all in one place. Glenn and his team are willing to help make the day everything you dreamed of. There are a lot of great options for pictures, different ceremony sites, etc. We wanted a space where our guests could play yard games, talk, dance, sit, etc. They have different seating areas for guests which made it comfortable and relaxed vs. everyone feeling like they had to stay seated at the banquet tables. A few things to know. They have recently done some construction and it's amazing. There are great bathrooms and a new bar area. We used the bridal cottage for a \"kids\" space as we have 3 kids (ages 5,6,7) and they loved it! We had blankets and pillows and activities for them, it was perfect for the day. It would be able to be used for the bride or groom to get ready as well. I got ready in the main building where they had a few tables and chairs set up for us (after I asked).It's also nice that you can bring in your own alcohol and use whatever caterer you'd like. It truly made the day personal and exactly how we wanted it. I could not be happier with our decision to celebrate our day at the Gardens of Castle Rock. I would highly recommend anyone to use this venue.
Reviewed on 22-07-2016
Laura P (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2015
We can't thank The Gardens of Castle Rock enough! Our day turned out beautiful due to all the hard work Glenn and his team did. All of our guests loved the patio, fireplace and especially the late night pizza out of the brick oven!! GORGEOUS VENUE!
Reviewed on 04-06-2015
83 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.88 out of 5.0Wedding Date 30-05-2015
We can't thank The Gardens of Castle Rock enough! Our day turned out beautiful due to all the hard work Glenn and his team did. All of our guests loved the patio, fireplace and especially the late night pizza out of the brick oven!! GORGEOUS VENUE!
Reviewed on 04-06-2015
Contact Info for The Gardens of Castle Rock
| Contact | Value |
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| https://www.facebook.com/thegardensofcastlerock | |
| X (Twitter) | thegardensofcr |
| thegardensofcr | |
| thegardensofcr | |
| Website | thegardensofcastlerock.com |
| Phone | (651) 264-9510 |
| Address | 26601 Chippendale Ave, Northfield, MN, 55057 |
| info@thegardensofcastlerock.com |
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Meet the The Gardens of Castle Rock Team
Glenn Switzer (Owner) As a landscape designer, Glenn has meticulously designed The Gardens of Castle Rock to be an inviting natural environment full of unique handcrafted structures and planned green spaces. No faux here! Blending traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, Glenn’s love of design comes alive in the natural environment of The Gardens. A lover of a good party with over 700 weddings under his belt, Glenn understands what it takes to make your wedding a truly unique event.
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