Located in Mayer, Minnesota, Ashery Lane Farms is a professional wedding venue for the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, providing unwavering beauty for couples’ special day. The barn venue is inspired by the excitement of each new season and how the orchard and vineyard come to life in the spring to produce a bountiful harvest.
Facilities and Capacity From creating an inviting atmosphere to sharing the bounty of the harvest, everything done at Ashery Lane Farm expresses the pure elegance of the location. Nestled amongst an apple orchard and vineyard are two newly constructed barns that boast dedicated spaces for ceremonies, cocktail hours, rehearsal dinners, and plenty of dancing. Couples can choose from one of Ashery Lane Farm’s indoor, uncovered outdoor, covered outdoor, and scenic settings.
Services Offered The new, stunning venue, ideal for any special occasion--including engagement parties, bridal showers, and elopements--go the extra mile to provide a premier experience for you and your guests. From setup and cleanup to catering and bar services, they ensure your big day is stress-free and enjoyable. Couples can take advantage of Ashery Lane Farm’s all-inclusive packages, get ready rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, and event rentals, such as chairs, tables, furniture, audio equipment, altars, and arches. The rustic venue also offers event planning services, guaranteeing your special day is seamlessly planned and executed from start to finish. Other services provided include:
Lighting and sound
Barware, flatware, glassware, china, and linens
Parking with valet and wheelchair access
Cake
Cuisine From buffets and stations to hors d'oeuvres and cocktail receptions, D'Amico Catering gives you various presentation options for your wedding cuisine. Couples can also arrange for French service, family-style and plated meals, along with dessert and outside cake. With their bar services, you can have a signature drink, champagne toast, and cash or open bar for you and guests to enjoy. Other catering services provided include:
Bartender(s) and server(s)
House beer, liquor, or wine
Limited bar
Liquor license
Premium liquor
Specialty beer or wine
Location Just a stone’s throw west of the Twin Cities, the Ashery Lane Farm is ideally located in the peaceful country, offering a relaxing retreat for you and your guests. Nearby, there is plenty to see and do, including Dakota Rail Regional Trail, Lake Waconia, and other beautiful nature spots. A short drive away, guests can also enjoy Minneapolis and its many landmarks like the Mall of America, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge, Uptown Minneapolis, and Minnehaha Park. Hotel options are less than 15 miles away, and the Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is 38 miles away, making your joyous celebration easily accessible for your traveling loved ones.
Ashley Lane is a beautiful space to host your wedding. They have two main buildings and a gorgeous outdoor area if you want to host your ceremony outside! Booking with them was easy, and making sure tables, chairs, etc where set up we wanted was a breeze! They are great at having a back up plan (in case of rain) in place, and the staff will make sure that everything is set up the way it needs to be (indoors or outdoors) for your wedding ceremony! Which is great because due to light showers we almost had to have our ceremony indoors! My only notes about this venue to keep in mind are that there are limited bathrooms for guests, and that you typically aren’t allowed to bring outside food or drink in. Let me assure you, the food thing was not a big problem in the grand scheme of things! It just took us by surprise when my bridesmaids and I got talked to for bringing in caribou cups to our early morning hair and makeup session. Since it wasn’t communicated clearly beforehand, they let us finish our drinks. However, that is just something to keep in mind when you book with them! Also, keep in mind the limited guest bathrooms if you have a large number of guests attending (as we did). Another positive thing about this venue is that they have great areas for both the bride and her bridesmaids AND the groom and his groomsmen at the venue! Plus, these rooms/hang out areas are in separate buildings! So if you are trying not to see each other until the ceremony...this will for sure help! Both of the spaces are beautiful backdrops for “getting ready” pictures, and great spaces to gather in general! Overall, our experiences at this venue were delightful and our guests loved it! I have had several people who attended ask me what the venue’s name was so that their family and friends can keep it in mind for their own weddings!
Sent on 03/23/2020
Kileen E.
· Married on 01/30/2021
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Quality of service:
1.0
Responsiveness:
1.0
Value:
1.0
Flexibility:
1.0
Professionalism:
1.0
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Where do I even start. I am a very understanding person, but I do not want any poor couple to go through what me and my Fiancé have. We booked with Ashery Lane (and their required catering company- D’Amico Catering) in January 2020 for a scheduled wedding in January of 2021. The event planner associated with D’Amico was very friendly, the barn venue was stunning, and D’Amico has been around for over 25 years so we thought we would be in great hands. We put our nearly $7,000.00 deposit down and then… crickets. No emails until 6 months later (cue Covid-19 changes) when I emailed the event planner about what we could be expecting to change at the venue. They told us we had to decrease our guest count from 170 to 120, we could not have a head table or sit with our bridal party, and all servers had to wear masks (annoying but understandable with the state restrictions). We sent out our save the dates and planned to have a modified seating chart. Then, just four months out we get an email stating we now all must wear masks (which will be policed by the catering company and they reserve the right to refuse servicing the wedding if people choose not to wear masks), we need to decrease our guest count to a maximum of 86 (or less than 36 if we want to utilize the second barn we already placed a deposit on), and we have to have a seated cocktail hour (in the same table arrangements from ceremony through to reception) where no one is able to mingle, they may only be excused to go to the bar by a staff member. They dropped our ridiculous bar and food minimums by only $1,000.00 knowing we would never make them with their required cuts to the guest list. AND the contract reads that D’Amico reserves the right to pull out of the contract as the caterer up until 90 days before the wedding if the guest count is drastically reduced. They said these changes could be altered up until the day of the wedding per the state requirements- yet more then five other venues I have spoken with do not have any policies this strict. They now refuse to give us any money back even though there has been little to no services given to us (not even a complimentary tasting). I am telling you- do not book here/specifically do not book with D’Amico Catering because they are only in it for the money. And, from personal experience: READ ALL OF YOUR CONTRACTS CAREFULLY.
Sent on 10/19/2020
Ashery Lane Farms FAQ
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$ 6500
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$ 4000
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$ 600
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$ 600
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake Cutting
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
300
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
2
Describe your venue:
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
All Inclusive Packages
Bar Services
Cake
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Set Up
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Furniture
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
May
June
July
August
September
October
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
March
April
November
December
Map
5480 Tacoma Avenue Mayer, MN, 55360 See on map
612-712-6620(Phone number)
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Ashery Lane Farms?
Ashery Lane Farms includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
At Ashery Lane Farms, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
Ashery Lane Farms includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
What are the most important characteristics of Ashery Lane Farms in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Ashery Lane Farms for wedding events is known for:
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Ashery Lane Farms for wedding events?
Ashery Lane Farms offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does Ashery Lane Farms offer?
Ashery Lane Farms offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Ashery Lane Farms offer for wedding events?
Ashery Lane Farms offers the following services for wedding events:
All Inclusive Packages
Bar Services
Cake
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Set Up
Wifi
What furniture and decorations does Ashery Lane Farms have available for wedding events?
Ashery Lane Farms offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Furniture
Tables
What percentage of users recommend Ashery Lane Farms and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Ashery Lane Farms is recommended by 50% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 2.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3.0 in quality of service, 3.0 in professionalism, 3.0 in value, 2.0 in average response time and 2.0 in flexibility.