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    Must see venue

    We have watched Sara & Jerod put a lot of sweat and dedication into creating Croix-View, turning it from a working farm into diamond in the rough type Wedding Venue. The owners are fabulous to work with, easy going & aim to please. We love our long days at the farm. It has become one of my favorite places to work! As a photographer, this place has the dreamiest light, all day long. The Getting Ready Suite is the perfect size for a mid-size wedding party. The ceremony site has HUGE beautiful trees. The venue itself has lots of room to spread out, yet intimate enough that you can visit with everyone & have fun with your family and friends.
    THIS IS A MUST SEE VENUE IN PERSON! Pictures will not do justice. Plus the drive out to the farm is one of my favorites! 5 Stars for Everything! Way to Go Team Croix-View!

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    We are always grateful for the love and support of our amazing vendor friends. Our barn is beautiful that is true, but it would not showcase how it does without the talented eye of photographers like you Rebecca!! Thank you for your easy going attitude and artistic eye!!! Love you!
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    Truly the Best!

    Croix View Farms, and Sara are truly the best of the best. Not only is it a beautiful venue on its own, but Sara is so helpful and flexible that it makes it even better. Wedding planning can be stressful, but Sara was so supportive and helpful throughout the entire process, and made the entire day run smoother. I can’t imagine having my wedding anywhere else!

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Thank you for the awesome review and sweet words. I'm only as good as my couples so thank you for being amazing. All the best ❤️ Sara
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    Matt L. Sent on 10/26/2023
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    The best!

    What else is there to say about Sara and Croix-View Farms except, "she get's it". The venue is absolutely beautiful and well thought out but bigger than that is Sara herself. She quickly became part of the family and we realized early on that she has a ton of experience and we should probably listen to her. She truly had our best interest in mind and the praises from our guests have not stopped since the big day. Thank you Sara and Croix-View Farm!

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Thank you for the wonderful review and for being awesome to work with. I enjoyed it immensely and look forward to hanging out as neighbors soon! 💗Sata
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    Croix-View Farm is what wedding dreams are made of.

    Croix-View Farm is more than a venue. It is a place where dreams come true. From the cozy getting-ready room, to the intimate, tucked-in-the-woods ceremony site, to the rustic, twinkle-light barn, there simply is no place you'd rather celebrate and dance the night away with your favorite people.

    Sara is so kind and genuine. You can tell she puts her heart and soul into this work and venue. She cares deeply about the couples she works with and becomes a friend throughout the process.

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    How sweet of you. Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting our barn and myself to the biggest day of your life. All the best to both of you ❤️ Sara
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    Kayla N. Sent on 09/28/2023
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    Made our wedding a fairytale!

    Croix-View Farm made all of our wedding dreams come true. We loved everything about Croix-view! We love it so much that this is the second wedding in our family we celebrated here. It is such a special place to our family. The barn and grounds are truly amazing and it was everything we wanted for our wedding. We knew this was the place from the moment we saw it. Sara was so amazing to work with.

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Oh Kayla! Thank you so much. It was so fun to have you guys back in the barn and your day was amazing!!!!! Thanks for the kind words, it's very appreciated! All the Best! Sara
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    Donna E. Sent on 09/21/2023
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    Made our Special Day Wonderful!

    Everyone involved with the planning of our special day was wonderful.. Although the day was one of the hottest in early September, the event went so well and smooth. I would recommend Croix-View Farms to everyone looking for that special event venue!

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Aww thank you Donna. The darn heat and bees couldn't stop you two love birds from having your day!!! Congratulations again!!! And thank you! -Sara
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    Croix view farm - highly recommend!

    We had our wedding at Croix-View Farm in July of 2023, and it was the wedding of our dreams! The owner and staff of Croix View Farm went above and beyond with making sure our day went smoothly! We were able to rent out some decor, and they also provided a recommended drink menu which made our job a whole lot easier in the planning process! The barn and ceremony site were extremely beautiful and excellently maintained! My husband and I searched 11 different venues before finding Croix View Farm, and we couldn’t have been more happy to have chosen this venue to celebrate our big day. Thank you all for EVERYTHING you did for us!

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Awe thank you so much!!! We enjoyed you guys so much!!! My staff said how wonderful everyone was! So happy you said yes to Croix View!!! Enjoy your new life together and keep in touch!!!! -Sara
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    Megan C. Sent on 10/11/2022
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    Organized, professional, so fun!

    This venue was the second one we looked at when searching for a place for us to get married. As soon as Sara started showing up around we both knew this is where we wanted our special day to happened and that next chapter of our lives to begin.

    Sara was amazing to work with and her knowledge of weddings and the organizational skills made the day go by smoothly!

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Thank you for the wonderful review. You guys were awesome and your day was a picture perfect fall wedding here. Enjoy married life!! Stay in touch!!
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    Madison M. Sent on 07/07/2022
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    Great Experience!

    Sara is great to work with - very friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. Her venue is beautiful and we received so many compliments on how fun and beautiful her venue is. She is quick to respond to emails and was around the entire wedding weekend to help things go smooth. She provides a fun and welcoming environment and we are so happy we choose her venue. We would recommend to anyone!

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    You guys were such a blast! Thank you so much for the sweet words, it means more to me than you know. I wish you nothing but the best!!!!
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    Jena B. Sent on 07/10/2022
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    Absolutely Perfect Day

    We could not have asked for a more perfect day 💕 highly recommend Croix View Farms

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Thank you so much Jena! It was a beautiful day and I so appreciate all of you!!!! Wishing you nothing but the best in your beautiful future as Mr. & Mrs.! See you around! Sara
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    Karley M. Sent on 06/10/2022
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    Our perfect day at Croix View Farm

    Croix View Farm was the perfect location for our beautiful day. Sara is great to work with, she listens and answers all questions promptly. Sara doesn’t hide any rules or stipulations, they are all made known beforehand. The barn is very well taken care of and decorated. It has a special charm that not all rustic barns have. The ceremony site is absolutely beautiful. There are several different spots around the venue to capture amazing pictures and memories. The bridal suite and grooms den were also fun to enjoy and get ready in. We received so many compliments from our guests about our day, and specifically about the venue. Our day couldn’t have gone any smoother and it was everything we could’ve have ever dreamed of! I highly recommend checking out Croix View Farm and having your special day there.

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    It really was a perfect ay and you couldn't have asked for better weather!!!! Enjoy every moment of your new life together and THANK YOU again for your faith in us!!! - Sara
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    Caitlin F. Sent on 06/15/2020
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    Fantastic Venue!

    Croix-View Farm is a beautiful venue. We will be getting married there in a little over a month, and we can't wait! The owner has been fantastic to work with, especially amidst a global pandemic. The creativity that has gone into this venue is fantastic! It is a beautiful combination of classy and rustic. We will update our review after the wedding takes place, but we are confident that it is going to be a fantastic experience!

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Thank you so much!!! Looking so forward to your beautiful day!!!!! I look forward to gaining more stories for my book from your fun family and guests!
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    Alexandria B. Sent on 09/13/2021
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    Fairytale Venue

    Croix-View Farm https://www.croixviewfarm.com/
    Sara is absolutely perfect! She was more than accommodating and with in budget. She went above and beyond to make sure our day was everything we wanted. She helped make sure our entire day ran smoothly, she made sure our grandparents had the accommodations they needed to be comfortable, she set up a speaker for our cocktail hour because our DJ was running late, and she just went above and beyond to make sure the day was perfect. This beautiful venue with a century old wooden barn, and woodland ceremony site, has a lot to offer. If you are looking for a venue with open bar and open to catering options, this is the place for you. She will work with you on whatever you need to make sure everything is perfect.

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    Alex & Jay,

    OMG these pictures!!! What a perfect day! You guys were a dream to work with! thank you! I loved getting to know you, your parents, and your wedding party and guests! Thank you for the sweet words and your faith in holding your perfect day with us! It is so appreciated. I love adding new, wonderful love stories to my memory bank! - Sara
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    Christina L. Sent on 07/11/2021
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    Amazing and wonderful

    There is no where better if you are looking for a relaxed, country, laid back experience. My wedding weekend was so amazing and I couldn’t of asked for a better owner. She was soo fun, so cool, flexible with in reason and I’m just soo happy I found this farm!! I got exactly what I wanted out of the day. I wanted someone and somewhere that would work with me and be great in my day of stress. This owner was beyond great!!
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    Sara B. Sent on 09/29/2021
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    Dreamy Rustic-Elegant Wedding Venue in Western WI

    Sara has an absolutely beautiful barn and property located in Osceola, WI (about 35 min north of Hudson, WI where there are lots of hotels for guests) that makes for a dreamy wedding venue. The venue is available to rent for the whole weekend which helps decrease the stress load of set up/clean up. You’re allowed to pick your own caterer and provide your own alcohol which really helps keep the budget in check. Sara was great at communicating quickly and answered all questions I had throughout the planning process. Everything was upfront and there were no ‘hidden fees’. We truly got to have the rustic-elegant wedding of our dreams here without the huge price-tag. Sara and Krystin made sure the day ran smoothly without any hiccups. We’re so grateful to have had our wedding here - you won’t be disappointed!

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Thank you so much Sara and Landen! Your wedding, the details, that dress were all perfect. Such special memories for you to last a lifetime. Thank you for your faith in me and the farm! We enjoyed you tremendously!!!! - Sara
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    Jessica C. Sent on 11/29/2019
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    Croix View Farms a must see

    The venue and setting were beautiful! The country barn mixed with the elegant chandeliers, chalk boards, vintage couches in the sitting area and lights made for a great back drop to our wedding. All of the little touches, like writing our names on the chalkboard in the bridal room to the cross at the ceremony site. Sara was so kind and easy to work with, we couldn't have been blessed with a better host. She did such a great job of accommodating our wishes. The heated bridal suite was perfect for our October wedding. We got multiple compliments on the bathroom trailer, so clean, and they have heat/ac to boot! We recommend Croix View Farms as your wedding or next event venue.

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Casey & Jess,

    Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I am so thankful for you and your families. And I am SOOOOO thankful for the beautiful end of October day we got! I enjoyed every piece of it! Your ice cream was DELICIOUS! Great details! I wish you nothing but loads of love in your future! In Friendship - Sara
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    Cortney S. Sent on 01/12/2021
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    Wonderful!

    We had a great experience at Croix View and would highly recommend this venue!!

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    thank you Cortney & Ben! We so enjoyed your special day! It was extra special for me to be able to have a nice visit with my old friend and Ben's Aunt! :) Thank you for choosing our venue for your forever! xoxo- Sara
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    Megan S. Sent on 10/08/2020
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    Phenomenal!

    Sara was quick with responses whenever we had a question, and if she was away, she made sure to make a response a priority when she was back.

    With the pandemic, Sara gave us flexible options and was helpful to making our dream a reality. For decor we were able to rent some from her for a very reasonable price and it was everything we ever dreamt it to be! We loved having our wedding at your gorgeous barn venue!

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Megan & Dante! thank you so much. I so enjoyed every part of getting to know you and your big day! You made it super special and beautiful despite the wrench 2020 has thrown at us!!! We love you guys!!! Take Care!
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    Kim I. Sent on 12/30/2020
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    Absolutely amazing

    Criox View is perfect! Over the top with anything that you could need! We couldn’t have asked for a better day! Sara took care if everything I could have asked for and made sure my day was stress free
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    Samantha E. Sent on 12/29/2020
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    Croix view Farm

    Everything was amazing. Couldn't have ask for anything to turn out better. Sara Waldo great to work with.

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Thank you so much Sam! Your day was beautiful! Picture perfect! I'm so happy to have gotten to know you and Zach! Much love! - Sara
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    Megan A. Sent on 09/04/2020
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    Perfect Rustic Barn Venue

    Croix-View Farm was the perfect venue for our August wedding. Sara and her family were so easy to work with. She was quick to respond, honest, and so helpful throughout the whole planning process and wedding weekend. The venue is beautiful and we received so many compliments about our day. If we had to do it over, we would choose Croix-View Farm again in a heartbeat!
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    Brittany B. Sent on 06/24/2020
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    We love Sara & Croix View Farm!

    We can’t say enough AMAZING things about Croix View Farm! Due to COVID, we changed our wedding from MN to WI about 3 weeks before our wedding date. We wanted to have our wedding on the day we had been planning for a year and a half. I reached out to Sara at CVF and she made it happen for us! We were the first wedding of the year and she got the farm ready a month earlier then she had planned—for us! Working with Sara made everything so much easier with the transition! She was always just a text or email away with all my questions/concerns. On our wedding day she did SO much more than we would have ever expected!
    The venue is beyond BEAUTIFUL! It was honestly my dream wedding come true!
    The barn is rustic yet elegant! The ceremony site is so romantic!
    Our guests had so many good things to say about the venue and how magical our day was. Everyone had the best time at the most beautiful place!
    We can not thank Sara enough for everything she did for us in a short amount of time! You truly were our Fairy Godmother! We were blown away by the amount of support we received from her and her family! If you are looking to have a dreamy rustic wedding Croix View Farm is the place to make it happen!

    Bartender- Caterer- Cupcakes-Alcohol were all last minute changes as well! Amazing!!!

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Oh my gosh. It was our extreme pleasure to make your wedding dreams come true! This was a tough year for those planning a wedding and I'm happy to be a silver lining in that!
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    Ashley B. Sent on 06/03/2019
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    I was recommended by my friend and I would pass this along to anyone in the future!

    I was recommended by my friend and I would pass this along to anyone in the future! Very helpful and hands on with all involved in making our big day special.

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Thanks so much Ashley! We enjoyed getting to know Ethan and yourself from beginning to end! We wish you MUCH happiness in you future as husband and wife! Keep in touch!!!! ~ Sara
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    Kasiha Sent on 12/02/2019
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    My Dream Venue

    When looking for a barn venue, I had a very specific idea of the style of barn I wanted. I looked at hundreds of venues around the twin cities, trying to find one that fit our budget and picture. Croix View was the perfect fit. It's beautiful both inside and out. The barn has some permanent decor that remains up (chandeliers, chalkboards, victorian style sofas, etc) and creates a cozy rustic elegance making decorating simple. The bridal room was the perfect spot to get ready with my girls before the wedding with lots of seating and mirrors. There are many locations around the farm to take photos including a road nearby that is perfect for fall color photos. Our wedding day was the first time it has snowed in all the years Sara has been hosting weddings. However, she worked hard to warm up the barn and helped us do a quick change to do the ceremony indoor too. Compared to other barns in the area, she is also very cost effective which was a must for two 20 yr olds on a budget. I would highly recommend Croix View to any couple looking for an elegant rustic wedding.

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Kasiha & Travis, Thank you so much! I enjoyed you guys so much! Even though your wedding got a little snow, it was still beautiful! And we were able to get everyone out! I wish you guys nothing but love in your marriage. You have the world ahead of you! Stay in touch! In Friendship - Sara
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    Trisha S. Sent on 11/25/2019
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    Everything we dreamed of and more.

    We honestly cannot say enough great things about Croix View Farm. Everything about our September wedding was absolutely amazing. Sara made the entire process easy and fun. She was always there everytime we had a question. But most of all, Sara truly cares about each and every couple and she treats everyone as family. They offer different rental packages to fit your needs. We opted for the weekend rental which allowed us to set-up the day before with clean-up the day after. A few highlights about the venue include: air conditioned bridal suite plus a grooms suite, beautiful ceremony area on site, the barn itself is very spacious inside, larger than most, fun bar area, seperate kitchen area with industrial fridge and a freezer, the list goes on. We visited a few other barn venues and none compared to Croix View.

    Croix-View Farm's reply:

    Dan & Trisha, Thank you so much! I enjoyed you guys so much. I mean...mostly baby Addie...but you guys too! ;) Thanks for being a great group and an awesome easy going...fun couple! I wish you all kinds of happiness and love in the coming years! Please stay in touch! We love getting updates from our amazing couples!!! IN Friendship - Sara
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