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About

Gathered Oaks, a sister property of Rustic Oaks out of Moorhead, Minnesota, shares in the owners' dream of offering a place to remind us of shared hopes and dreams, a place where we can dwell in congruence with nature, and a place where we celebrate the connections of our loved ones. Our barn is the heart of many special gatherings and events, and we're eager to share in your joy and delight as you plan your wedding day or fete.

Weddings:

The charming setting in Minnesota's heartland will bring you closer with nature and provide for you the dream location you've been looking for. The company of kin behind Gathered Oaks is sure to support you with the best of attention to detail, communication, and teamwork to make your experience leading up to, and throughout your celebration, completely wonderful. We share in your joy!

Gatherings:

We love every reason to celebrate! If you're looking for a serene spot for your next event, let us provide the space for something exceptional. Located in the heart of Minnesota and surrounded by scenic views and scapes, our white barn is the perfect backdrop. Gathered Oaks offers the perfect setting for retreats, corporate outings, and special events in our lodging amenities, as well!

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$4,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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

Reviews of Gathered Oaks

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Becky Sent on 05/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding staff, venue and rooms

Our family was very impressed with the kind and excellent staff. The communication was perfect. Words can not say how beautiful Gathered Oaks is. The housing for the wedding party and family was above amazing. We would like to say a special thank you for making Justin and Tayler’s wedding a dream come true.

Dave
Dave Sent on 10/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gathered oaks is a fan favorite

Myself and my team always enjoy working with Gathered oaks, It's a beautiful space to have a wedding reception.
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Bridgette Sent on 10/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

We got married at Gathered Oaks about 2 weeks ago, and it couldn't have been more perfect! The farmhouse, grain bins, and venue were pristine. We aren't from the area so a lot of our guests hadn't been to the venue, and we got sooo many compliments about how beautiful of a spot it was. Tessa and the whole staff were so wonderful to work with throughout the entire process! She made planning a wedding through COVID as stress free as it could be :) If I could give it 100 stars, I would.
Moriah
Moriah Sent on 12/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best decision you could make

I have dreamed of my wedding day since I was 6 years old and Gathered Oaks was everything I dreamed of and so much more. Every detail from my first look at their website to opening our gift from gathered oaks a week after our wedding was absolute perfection. I truly could not have imagined a better venue and would not have changed a single thing. Tessa and Andrew are absolutely wonderful people and were incredible to work with and made every detail so easy. I try to convince everyone I know to get married at Gathered Oaks so that #1. They can have as wonderful of an experience as we did and #2. so that we will have a reason to go back to this spectacular venue! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for providing a venue that not only made our wedding day perfect but also feels like home.
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Abby Sent on 07/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect perfect perfect!

Gathered Oaks was one of the earliest decisions we made for our wedding and probably the best one. We actually booked Gathered before they were even built! We visited the property and loved talking with Tessa so much that we just fell in love with the idea of getting married there! The property/grounds are incredibly beautiful and well maintained. There is space for everything you should need. Tessa and Andrew are incredible to work with. Tessa responded promptly to every question I had (even the silly ones) and helped with anything she could. They also made the day of very easy. They don’t have a day of coordinator, but there is always someone from Gathered to go to if you need anything! They put a drink back on their special cocktails that they had taken off just for our wedding! The inside of the barn was a cool retreat from the end of June heat. There was space for everyone. Downstairs was a nice retreat for those who maybe wanted a quieter space during the dance and plenty of space for dancing upstairs. Our night was perfect and a lot had to do with the setting. The grounds also offer a lot of space for different backdrops for photos. And now it has gotten even better because since our wedding they had added several different beautiful lodging options on site! If you want a beautiful, elegant, rustic barn wedding you HAVE to pick Gathered Oaks. You will not be disappointed!
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Tatum Sent on 07/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Venue

Our wedding was a dream thanks to Gathered Oaks! We cannot say enough wonderful things about the venue and staff! Tessa and Andrew are amazing to work with!
Gathered Oaks is one of the most beautiful venues. They have a gorgeous outdoor ceremony area, a dreamy and spacious barn for the reception and awesome lodging available for convenient stay on site.
Although the venue does not take much decor to look perfect, they have amazing decor rental options to make everything convenient for your day
Tessa was flexible with meeting times, so supportive with our ideas and motivated to make our wedding day perfect!
If you are looking for the perfect place to celebrate your big day, Gathered Oaks is your place!
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Hannah Sent on 06/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

We did the Thursday-Friday package so we were able to set up and rehearse Thursday from 3-7. And then Friday for ceremony and reception 8am-1am.
Tessa and her husband (forgive me I am terrible with names) are wonderful! Their place is amazing! It was truly a dream come true! We had an outside ceremony that was well shaded and had the backdrop of the beautiful lake. They provided us with an arch that we decorated. They also set up all the benches for the ceremony and took them down. They also had a beautiful, cement/stone path down to the ceremony cited, from the barn/reception area. There is also a gorgeous fireplace in the down stairs if the barn you can get married in front of if you want an indoor ceremony. Tessa was always quite fast with responses to my many emails, packed with many questions! When our date was over a year away her responses weren't as fast, which is totally understandable. But the closer the date got, the quicker the responses, even on the same night a week before the wedding! We couldnt find a time to meet for our final consultation (you get two) so she gave me her personal phone number and we chatted over the phone and went over everything.
They have A LOT of a la carte items to choose from! We chose only a few: ivory lanterns to add to our centerpieces, golf cart service for the ceremony to help haul guests, unlimited NA's for all our guests, cafe lighting, a trellis above the head table to decorate, music during our ceremony, and reserved signs.
The reception/barn is totally gorgeous. It's so hard to describe the whole venues its beauty, let alone the barn. There are 3 floors, the main floor where the tables, head table, buffet, and dance floor was for our wedding. The place seats 250+ and we only had 120. Then theres a little left area that can be seating for a large wedding, but for ours we used it for our photo booth. Then downstairs is the bar, two bathrooms, there is one main floor bathroom, a fire place, and cocktail tables. The main floor also has balconies with cocktail style tables and a staircase that leads down to the patio area. There is also a fire fit with complimentary wood and benches to sit on.
To get ready in, there is a bridal suite, which is a cute little barn right next to the main barn. The lighting for the mirrors isnt great, but doable. There is also a bathroom. The boys get ready in a newly built/redone grain bin!

They also converted more grain bins into places for people to stay in. Also you can rent the entire house which has 11 rooms. We didnt rent any of those out because we only lived 30 mins away, and most of my family camped at a nearby campground.
For the barn, we didnt have to do much decorating because it was already gorgeous on it's own! We did centerpieces, signs for gifts and cards, a donut wall, some other cute, wedding signs, and a photo booth.

All in all AMAZING! we got compliments all night! We were asked how we found this place! Everyone couldnt believe how gorgeous and perfect it was! Tessa ans her husband were there the day of too, to make sure everything went smoothly. They even had a hostess, Mary, who was also super amazing, friendly, and kind! I cant say enough about everyone and everything! So magical!
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Brittni Sent on 06/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect!

We LOVED our experience with Gathered Oaks! Tessa, Andrew, and Mary were amazing!! From start to finish, they made the entire experience simple and stress free. This venue is naturally beautiful just the way it is, but we opted to rent some extra decorations from Gathered Oaks. They were rustic and elegant and the cost was reasonable. Their a-la-carte menu has a variety of extras to choose from. The ceremony site is beautiful near the lake and we were able to use their golf cart to help some of our older guests get down to the site. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and much of that perfection was due to Gathered Oaks and it’s staff. Thank you again for a special day that we will remember forever!
Christa
Christa Sent on 01/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

the perfect location

Gathered Oaks is exactly where you want to be on your wedding day! It's the perfect combination of cozy and fun!

My husband and I were lucky enough to get married there during their first summer season. They were such pros you would never have known that it was their inaugural season!

There are so many breathtaking spots on their grounds to photograph your big day. I LOVE the sunset shot we got there-which is evident by the five framed pictures of it around our house!

Everyone you work with at Gathered Oaks is so accommodating and so excited to be sharing your day with you! My family and friends are still raving about it nearly two years later! Thank you Gathered Oaks-Alexandria is so lucky to have you!
K
Kim S. Sent on 11/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The venue speaks for itself - the owners make the experience!

Gathered Oaks is breathtaking. You really don't even need to decorate the place (in my opinion). The owners Tessa and Andrew are a breath of fresh air and it was a joy to work with them. They are almost more excited for your wedding day then you are. They were incredibly professional, genuinely cared, gave attention to detail and were great to all of our family and friends. I wish we could get married every year, just to be at Gathered Oaks and work with them again. I have been to a lot of venues and this one tops the cake! No thinking required! Book now!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Gathered Oaks frequently asked questions

Gathered Oaks includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Gathered Oaks includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by Gathered Oaks for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Loft
Gathered Oaks offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Gathered Oaks offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Gathered Oaks offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Gathered Oaks offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Gathered Oaks is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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