The Madison
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $4,495 for off-peak dates, and $5,495 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $4,495
Guest capacity
Up to 500 seated guests
About this venue
Nestled in the historic Old Cottage Grove (est. 1843), our hidden gem of a venue offers a picturesque setting for your special event. Our iconic white gothic arched roof dairy barn, built in 1947 by the Vandenberg family, sits on five acres of pastures and oak trees, overlooking a valley with stunning sunsets. The historic John P. Furber Farm, with its Italianate home, has a rich history dating back to the town's founding. Transformed into a gorgeous wedding venue in 2010, this unique space retains its historic charm while offering modern amenities.
Our event spaces
The Madison
As Minnesota’s largest barn venue, we can host up to 500 guests while still creating an intimate, cozy atmosphere for smaller events with personalized layouts to perfectly suit your big day.
And it’s Air Conditioned and Heated, so you can have the best possible experience! The Madison provides a worthy backdrop for your most cherished moments and milestones. We have become one of the most coveted wedding places in MN. We combine lush greens and scenic natural landscapes with magnificent gothic architecture to make a breathtaking backdrop for life’s magic moments. The Historic Gothic Arched Roof Dairy Barn boasts over 8,000 square feet, large enough to host your event for up to 500 of your guests. An additional 3,000 square foot addition with attached separate bride & grooms suite and very large men and women bathrooms! Located in a small rural community, and only minutes from the Twin Cities. It is surrounded by woods, pastures, farm fields and parks.
Guest capacity
Up to 500 Seated
Square footage
8,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
– Open year round with heating and air conditioning – Free WiFi – 60″ round tables (seats up to 8 guests) – Chiavari chairs – Seating capacity up to 500 for a ceremony and reception – Outdoor and Indoor ceremony options – Outdoor area treated to get rid of mosquitoes – Very large Bridal and Groom changing areas with heating and cooling – Main level bathrooms in the barn – Onsite parking lot
The Madison
As Minnesota’s largest barn venue, we can host up to 500 guests while still creating an intimate, cozy atmosphere for smaller events with personalized layouts to perfectly suit your big day.
And it’s Air Conditioned and Heated, so you can have the best possible experience! The Madison provides a worthy backdrop for your most cherished moments and milestones. We have become one of the most coveted wedding places in MN. We combine lush greens and scenic natural landscapes with magnificent gothic architecture to make a breathtaking backdrop for life’s magic moments. The Historic Gothic Arched Roof Dairy Barn boasts over 8,000 square feet, large enough to host your event for up to 500 of your guests. An additional 3,000 square foot addition with attached separate bride & grooms suite and very large men and women bathrooms! Located in a small rural community, and only minutes from the Twin Cities. It is surrounded by woods, pastures, farm fields and parks.
Guest capacity
Up to 500 Seated
Square footage
8,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
– Open year round with heating and air conditioning – Free WiFi – 60″ round tables (seats up to 8 guests) – Chiavari chairs – Seating capacity up to 500 for a ceremony and reception – Outdoor and Indoor ceremony options – Outdoor area treated to get rid of mosquitoes – Very large Bridal and Groom changing areas with heating and cooling – Main level bathrooms in the barn – Onsite parking lot
The Madison packages
All Inclusive
100-500 guests
Peak pricing $5,495-9,995
Off-peak pricing $4,495-8,995
We have implemented a new ALL INCLUSIVE pricing menu for our venue rental. Pricing includes ALL fees for your rental, Setup, Cleaning and Security! Transparency in our pricing is so important to us. (**Please note - this all inclusive package is for the venue rental only, please reach out separately to our preferred caterers/beverage providers for their pricing)
- Venue rental, cleaning, set up, security
Available services that can be provided by The Madison
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
3 reviews
Breath taking venue
This place is truly spectacular - we hosted over 300 people and the venue never felt crowded. Brad and Louise were an absolute delight to work with, from the moment we met them at the initial tour all the way through cleanup… it was an incredible experience. They are just a delight as a couple and really know how to make small details feel magical. They were wonderful with our vendors and make everything run smoothly. Our guests could not stop raving about the venue and its beauty. Our vendors mentioned how kind and accommodating the owners were to support them. I cannot recommend this place enough. What a magical and beautiful venue so close to Woodbury. Cant wait to host more events at The Madison. The flexibility of the layout is perfect for any vision you have re: design. We had vendors, entertainers, backdrops, music, food, coffee bar etc. it was an incredible day. Thank you!
Response from vendor•Mar 17, 2025What a fun filled event this was for the kiddos! Lacey, your vision was amazing! Thank you & we look forward to working with you again in the future.A rustic dream
The Madison was an incredible venue for our wedding. From the moment we heard the ownership was changing our hearts dropped. But Brad and Louise were extremely clear and available to answer any and all of our questions (even honored all of our odd/weird requests). On the day of the wedding, they went completely above and beyond to ensure our special day was perfect. The venue itself is open, spacious, and cozy - creating the ideal atmosphere for our celebration. The owners are the most caring and sweet people, and they truly made us feel at home. We are so grateful to have had our wedding at The Madison and would recommend it to any couple looking for a beautiful, welcoming, and stress-free venue.
Response from vendor•Mar 17, 2025Styve, thank you so much for the kind words, it really does mean the world to usThe Madison Magic!
Our experience with The Madison was absolutely wonderful, so incredibly heart felt and BEAUTIFUL! Every detail was as important to them as those details were to us. AND, details we had not thought of, they did! The venue is breathtakingly gorgeous, inside and out. They answered emails and texts immediately. Their devotion to making this most special day truly the most special is why The Madison experience is exquisitely magical.
Response from vendor•Mar 17, 2025Nancy! Always on our side, we appreciate the love so so much. thank you xx
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