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Gale Woods Farm
4.8 ★★★★★ 476 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Minnetrista, Minnesota
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 120–120-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (763) 694-2001
- Website threeriversparks.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
The setting
“What a neat and interesting place to walk around and enjoy nature, or to see farm animals up close and learn about agriculture and the natural world.”
“Sweetest treasure on the northwest side of Lake Minnetonka.”
“A small working farm, complete with beef cattle, sheep, chickens and vegetable gardens and orchards on the property.”
“The outdoor ceremony space is beautiful and you have lush greenery all around and a cute red barn as well.”
Amenities couples mention
“The outdoor ceremony space is beautiful and you have lush greenery all around and a cute red barn as well.”
“- Everything is metal inside, so we used magnetic hooks to string lights and hang flowers, which was super convenient.”
“During weddings and public events, like Fall Fest, the fire pits are going.”
“Sweetest treasure on the northwest side of Lake Minnetonka.”
“- Very handicap accessible everywhere.”
What couples say again and again
“This is an absolutely gorgeous farmhouse venue, and it was close enough to the cities that my client got ready in Minneapolis before shuttling to the farm for the rest of the day!”
“Communication was excellent throughout the process and the day off, never waiting for the answers to all my questions.”
From the reviews
PERFECT WEDDING! I've been meaning the write this for a while. We had an absolute great experience having our wedding here in August. The staff was great to work with leading up to the day. The day of staff was helpful. The grounds were awesome and very pretty. The venue was spotless.
Sweetest treasure on the northwest side of Lake Minnetonka. A small working farm, complete with beef cattle, sheep, chickens and vegetable gardens and orchards on the property.
I own Celisia Stanton Photography, and one of my couples got married at Gale Woods Farm last year. This is an absolutely gorgeous farmhouse venue, and it was close enough to the cities that my client got ready in Minneapolis before shuttling to the farm for the rest of the day!
We had the honor of having our wedding at Gale Woods Farm. We had our wedding in the only rainy/cold Friday in October, the staff were so accommodating of our hope to have the ceremony outside and waiting until the last minute to call it and move it inside - something we will forever appreciate.
Getting married at Gale Woods Farm
Gale Woods Farm comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Gale Woods Farm
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Gale Woods Farm — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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