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Gathered Oaks
4.8 ★★★★★ 220 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Alexandria, Minnesota
Scenic venue for weddings with a chapel-like barn and accommodating staff.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (218) 979-2101
- Website gatheredoaks.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“From the moment we arrived, we were in awe of the peaceful, rustic beauty of the space.”
“Nestled up in Alexandria right on a lake, it’s ridiculously beautiful.”
Amenities couples mention
“The owners are amazing and the light in the getting ready spaces is gorgeous.”
“One of the things that truly set Gathered Oaks apart was the incredible on-site lodging.”
“Featuring a fully renovated farmhouse, barn and one-of-a-kind silos with beds, bathrooms and accommodations.”
“Nestled up in Alexandria right on a lake, it’s ridiculously beautiful.”
“Your venue is AMAZING, the people are friendly, and the views are breathtaking!”
What couples say again and again
“The combination of charming lakefront views, a stunning barn, and thoughtful indoor and outdoor gathering areas made it the ideal backdrop for our celebration.”
“I wouldn’t change anything about our day of ♥️ we cannot rave enough about how AMAZING Mary is!”
“The combination of charming lakefront views, a stunning barn, and thoughtful indoor and outdoor gathering areas made it the ideal backdrop for our celebration.”
“That definitely made life easier for us, and everyone loved staying there.”
“The owners are amazing and the light in the getting ready spaces is gorgeous.”
From the reviews
We are a husband and wife photography duo that photographed at Gathered Oaks in October 2018. Gathered Oaks was one of those venues that we were counting down to. It’s an absolutely amazing barn. It also has a quaint and adorable bridal cottage.
Getting married at Gathered Oaks was simply the best 🤍 It’s truly an incredible venue. There is nothing we would change about our experience & working with Tessa was an absolute treat. She is so responsive, kind, and happy — and her excitement and joy is contagious!
Gathered Oaks is such a gorgeous venue!!! The house on the property is so perfect for the bridal party to hang out in during the morning as well as the inside of the barn is beautiful and photographs super well! I photographed my first wedding there this weekend and the staff was super helpful and very organized!
Will and I absolutely loved having our wedding at Gathered Oaks!! The venue itself is just beautiful and the staff could not have been more kind to us! They made us feel so welcome and valued. They answered all my wedding questions and were right beside us throughout the day for help.
Getting married at Gathered Oaks
Gathered Oaks comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. 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.
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