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The Madison
4.7 ★★★★★ 302 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Vintage, barn-like venue with space for weddings and receptions, plus a game room.
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 500 guests, per the venue's own info — couples mention 130–130-guest events in reviews
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (651) 336-4421
- Website themadisonmn.com — 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 | 9 AM–5 PM |
The setting
“Carmen from "The Cutting Garden” provided the flowers and decorated the venue for us which was stunning.”
Amenities couples mention
“The bridal suite was one of my favorite rooms and we really appreciated being able to bring in our own food and beverages the morning of while we were getting ready.”
“The venue itself is gorgeous, the bridal suite is large and away from the grooms room.”
What couples say again and again
“From the moment my daughter and son in law met Brad & Louise, they knew they wanted to get married at this beautiful venue with the support and kindness of the owners.”
“From the very beginning, Brad and Louise went above and beyond to make the entire process seamless and stress-free.”
“Louise and Brad were so easy to work with and checked in many times to make sure everything went smoothly a few weeks leading up to our wedding and on our wedding day!”
“The bridal suite was one of my favorite rooms and we really appreciated being able to bring in our own food and beverages the morning of while we were getting ready.”
From the reviews
Wish I could give this venue an even higher rating!! The owners, Brad and Louise Madison, are truly two of the most kind and genuine people you will ever meet. They are extremely easy to work with and will do anything to make your day go perfectly!
My daughter and son in laws wedding was an incredibly wonderful celebration with the owners, Brad & Louise, contributing a great deal to the success of the celebration.
We absolutely loved John P. Furber Farm! I had my eye on it for a couple years after attending a friend’s wedding there and was over the moon when the dream became a reality for our own wedding. It is so beautiful and we are still receiving compliments from our family and friends on how nice and special the venue is.
We love working at The Madison in Cottage Grove! As wedding coordinators, we’re honored to be on their preferred vendor list and always enjoy returning to this incredible venue. The barn is spacious and can accommodate large groups comfortably, making it perfect for weddings of all sizes.
Getting married at The Madison
The Madison 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 The Madison
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Madison — 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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