In 1910, President Taft signed the bill to establish Glacier National Park as the country’s 10th national park. Mr. Healy was given a plumbing contractor for the train depot here in St. Paul, where he met Samuel Bartlett, the architect of many of the railroad depots and Glacier National Park Lodge. Healy then commissioned Bartlett to renovate and enlarge the house. In 1914, the farm was sold to John Healy, the owner of Healy Plumbing and Heating Company of St. Paul. Mr. Healy’s company became closely tied to the Great Northern Railroad, as it provided the heating and plumbing for many of the train depots that were being built around the country at that time. The farm was named Hope Glen Farm, the name of John Healy’s mother’s maiden name of Hope, and the house settles in a Glen, thus Hope Glen.

Ahavah Cottage is a wedding venue in Elysian, Minnesota. Located just an hour away from Minneapolis, this setting is ideal for couples seeking a tranquil, down-to-earth place to exchange their vows. The surrounding woodlands and rustic indoor space make for a one-of-a-kind base for any couple's fairytale vision.

Enjoy the scenic 6-mile drive from SW Rochester on paved roads to a magical place nestled in the rolling hillsides of southeast Minnesota. We’ve owned and operated our family perennial farm with sprawling gardens which has hosted hundreds of weddings for over 25 years. Our new wedding & events facility is a heated & cooled vintage, European-style carriage house to match our existing civil war era (1858!) brick house. The Carriage House can accommodate 150 guests in the warm months and 100 in the winter. The space flows into the gardens and expansive patio area for additional seating. Now booking for year-round events! We do still have room for a 2024 wedding! Now booking 2025.

Welcome to Willow Creek Golf & Event Center - Rochester’s Best Choice for Quality Golf, Great Golf Outings & Creating Memorable Events. With scenic backdrops cherished by guests & photographers, the Willow Creek Event Center is also the perfect place to have your wedding reception, business meeting, or banquet. Discover the picture-perfect banquet facility & event center located just minutes from downtown Rochester.

When you choose the Rochester Art Center, you will get more than just a unique and historic venue. Rochester Art Center is located along the Zumbro River in downtown Rochester, MN, with easy access to the Skyways, hotels, and restaurants. The modern architecture of the Art Center features panoramic views of the city to the West, Mayo Memorial Park to the East, and the river to the South. This open space allows for dynamic design customized to your taste. If your guest list is long, the Mayo Civic Centers ballroom is the ultimate place in Rochester to host your wedding. Located on the skyway, acoustical panels for quality sound, and high-end finishes to complement any decorating scheme. Mayo Civic Center was modernized and expanded, making it an even more picturesque and stylish venue for weddings. The center’s new design features a spectacular pre-function area outside the new ballroom, and a two-story glass wall with dazzling views of downtown Rochester and the Zumbro River.

IT’S YOUR STORY It begins with a babbling stream and acres of sunset views in the vineyard. Located in Kasota, Minnesota, Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery provides the picture-perfect atmosphere for your wedding story! With two stunning reception spaces and three ceremony areas enclosed in our forest, this venue can create your story exactly how you imagine it. Enjoy your wedding any time of year and find your happily ever after at Chankaska!

Next Chapter Winery is a wedding dream of rustic elegance. Walls of barrels, glittering chandeliers, flourishing vines, a picturesque pond, a sparkling wall of wine bottles, and a foliage-enclosed driveway combine to create a venue like no other. With Jackie, the Next Chapter Winery Event Manager, start planning a unique wedding that reflects who you are as a couple and celebrates the love you have for each other. We welcome you to start the Next Chapter of your lives here.