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The Outing Lodge
4.3 ★★★★☆ 147 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Stillwater, Minnesota
Ivy-clad manor hotel offering, chic rooms & suites, free buffet breakfast & themed dinner parties.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 140–140-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Phone (651) 439-9747
- Website outinglodge.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“It offered the same class and vintage feel as some of the downtown mansions but with a more rustic and intimate feel.”
“There are pretty walking trails around Louise Lake, which is just a hop skip away from the lodge.”
“Herb gardens to pick from, flowers to admire, woods to wander in and excellent breakfast - beware there is no early am service so make your needs explicit.”
Amenities couples mention
“There are pretty walking trails around Louise Lake, which is just a hop skip away from the lodge.”
What couples say again and again
“The lodge is stunning, especially considering the labor of love that went into transforming it from a neglected rest home to the lovely bed and breakfast that it is today.”
“Our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful the venue was, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect setting for our wedding.”
“The food was delicious, service was excellent, and we really felt looked after and cared for.”
“Our room was sooo clean, and the breakfast was amazing!”
From the reviews
The outing lodge is a charming and gorgeous venue tucked away in the Stillwater countryside. The venue itself is stunning! It offered the same class and vintage feel as some of the downtown mansions but with a more rustic and intimate feel. Not to mention it was the most affordable option! The staff is wonderful.
We had a big family wedding at Outing Lodge, for around 140 people. The venue is beautiful, like an English country estate. It's not just a showpiece, it has history and character, both in the house and throughout the lovely grounds.
We had a wonderful experience having our September wedding at The Outing Lodge! The space is just stunning, and the convenience of being able to stay on site was excellent. Sofia and Carlotta were wonderful to work with throughout the planning and were extremely helpful and accommodating.
Wonderful staff; amazing food; beautiful venue! The Outing Lodge hosted our engagement photo session and, more importantly, our October 2021 wedding. The venue was everything we wanted for a rustic, fall wedding. The guests adored the staff. The food was delicious!
Getting married at The Outing Lodge
The Outing Lodge 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 Outing Lodge
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Outing Lodge — 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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