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Mayowood Stone Barn
4.7 ★★★★★ 262 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Rochester, Minnesota
Elegant, rustic wedding venue featuring indoor and outdoor ceremony options and a reception site, along with friendly staff.
Plan your tour
- Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- 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
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Phone +1 507-281-2276
- Website mayowoodstonebarn.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“The historic charm of the space adds character to every moment, while still allowing for a well structured and stress free celebration.”
“If you’re looking for a place to book a really elegant wedding (yes, an elegant wedding in a barn!”
Amenities couples mention
“Our only concern, and it’s not enough for me to rate less than 5 stars still, was the groomsmen’s getting ready room was SO SO hot even with their air conditioning on.”
“The indoor and outdoor ceremony options and the mix of indoor/outdoor locations during the cocktail hour and reception are amazing.”
“Every part of the property photographs beautifully, from the historic stone buildings to the rolling hills and classic barn interiors.”
“Would recommend and have been recommending this venue to everyone and their dog since last year and don't think there is a better place to start the next chapter of your life.”
What couples say again and again
“Melissa and her team were great and we loved the ability to have the indoor/outdoor space for people to enjoy the event on such a beautiful summer night.”
“I feel bad that I haven't posted this review earlier but my wife and I got married at Mayowood Stone Barn in May of 2024 and had the BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES.”
“The food was excellent and served by an attentive staff.”
From the reviews
We just had our wedding at the Mayowood Stone Barn recently and can't recommend this venue enough! The staff were so friendly and helpful, answering all our questions right away and making sure our day was perfect. They were around to help the day of and really made the day go smoothly too!
I love photographing weddings at the Mayowood Stone Barn! I own Jeff Dose Photography and am grateful to have photographed there several times. The history is rich here and it's really cool to see people the past alive here.
Mayowood Stone Barn staff was very professional and helped to make my wedding day magical! I had to plan my wedding from out of state and they made the process super easy. They offer a ton of options to streamline your day and make it your own.
I had the honor of documenting a wedding on film here and it was a photographer's dream! The venue feels reminiscent of a historic European village with its extensive stonework, feeling vintage yet sophisticated.
Getting married at Mayowood Stone Barn
Mayowood Stone Barn 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.
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