I wish I could give this place 5 stars. It's a beautiful setting in a valley surrounded by high…read morebluffs. The hosts were polite and accommodating. However... they flew a Trump 2020 flag. I don't care what there political beliefs are, but IMO, a hospitality service shouldn't do something so provocative in such a divisive climate. I would have had the same issue if it was a Bernie Sanders flag. We went there to relax and get away from the tension. Instead, it's there flying high above the campground. Too bad.

From the owner: Outback Ranch Inc. offers a beautiful country wedding venue with lodging and miles of trails to…read morediscover.

Such a gorgeous setting for any event!! Nestled in the Coulees; country setting! Owners are…read morewonderful people!!

I waited a while to write this review because I wanted to be fair. If I had written it the day of…read morethe event it would have been 1 star. Given the time of further consideration, I think 3 stars is legit. Here's the deal: I attended a family wedding here earlier this summer. The bride & groom were radiant, their friends were ecstatic to participate in their nuptials & everyone in the family was thrilled this day had arrived. We were all eager to celebrate. The venue at The Court Above Main, meaning the large room where the wedding & reception took place, is gorgeous. With high ceilings & floor to ceiling windows there is plenty of natural light on a sunny afternoon. It's elegant & creates a lovely mood as the guests anticipate the blessed event. Finally, the moment arrives...the wedding was a delight. Soon after, pictures began & most of us were quickly scooted out of the wedding venue to a small outside ante-room which turned out to be the bar. There were about 120 guests. Thankfully, not the 150 expected, or this would have been even worse. That's 120 people all eager to get a drink at a small counter with 2 very nice, but obviously overwhelmed, bartenders. Once everyone had their drinks we were all stuck in this ante-room where there were a few tall tables & at most, 8 places to sit. It was a hot summer day & this room didn't have enough air conditioning. Everyone was sweating, there was practically no place to sit, there was barely room to stand, and not a bite to nibble on. (I realize that may have been an error made by the wedding couple in terms of not considering appetizers of any kind. However, what legitimate venue purporting to provide exceptional wedding services would allow an oversight like this without being sure the wedding couple seriously understood the importance of something to eat while drinking alcohol?). We were stuck in this situation for more than 2 hours! That's how long it took the room where the wedding occurred to be transitioned with tables & chairs for the dinner. Yup, 2 hours of being too hot, with aching feet, and no place to escape. Being a wedding, there were several elderly family members in attendance who were able to snag the few available chairs. But not everyone. So finally, people started trying to go in the main room where the tables & chairs were being set up & where it was much cooler because the AC worked almost too well. Those who tried got yelled at! That's hardly a welcoming vibe. The reason this transition took so long is because there were only 2 people on staff doing all the work. I have a good friend who manages wedding events & when I told him about this wedding, he said they always have a minimum staff of 5 for this number of people so they can ensure the transition happens in no more than 20 minutes. Now that seems reasonable. Once we were finally seated for dinner, the same 2 people were the only ones both serving & clearing. They were nice enough, but it all took way too long. I've gone on long enough. I'll finish by saying with this size venue & their limited staffing, I'm sure it could be a lovely wedding for 50 people, 75 at the most. Otherwise, it's simply not a large enough space, at least for the drinking portion of the event. And you'd be smart to insist there are a minimum of 4 staff to handle transitions & serving. Also insist there are enough tables & chairs in the bar area.

I was a wedding guest here in September. The venue itself is great, a cool cocktail room, and the…read moremain reception are is also nice. It's on the smaller side, so don't expect to have 150+ people and be comfortable, but for the clientele it serves, it's a great option. My frustration is with one of the bartenders. I ordered an old fashioned, a fairly common drink for most wedding-goers. The bartender made the drink, placed it in front of me, and said that it would be an extra $2 because "it's all alcohol, compared to other drinks." He caught me off guard, seeing as everything else other than top-shelf liquor is included in an open-bar package. The drink wasn't made with premium whiskey anyhow, unless Jack Daniels is considered premium in this neck of the woods. Anyways, if they're going to stiffarm you for an extra $2 here and there, so be it. But, to make your drink, set it down in front of you, and then ask for extra money, that's just unprofessional. Be upfront about it. The drink would've been better served tossed in his face, as his bartending skills were more insulting than anything.

We were traveling the Great River Road from Hannibal, MO to St. Paul, MN & stopped for the night in…read moreOnalaska. It was Friday so we did a search for a Friday night fish fry. Born & raised in Wisconsin I was delighted to see that the local American Legion offered one. We were not disappointed! The batter fried cod flanks were fried perfectly; crispy on the outside with firm white chunky meat inside. One of the things I always enjoy when back in the Badger State is a well made brandy old fashion sweet & they do a great job at the Legion. Highly reccommend!

It's the American Legion; what else can you say? Located on the north side of town on Sand Lake…read moreCoulee RD, this is a place you want to support. If you are new to the area, this is the place to see what's around town. People are friendly here, and it has the heartbeat of the community here for all intents and purposes. This is a sizable building with community space to be rented for you events, a restaurant and a bar (of course). The bar has a full array of spirits, and a good tap selection for beer. The other side of this equation? Pull tabs are available. Food is standard bar food for the most part. Hamburgers, wings, cheese curds, etc. Available. One item which is always worth the trip....Friday fish fry. The fish can be baked or batter fried. One of my highlights during the Lenten season.

My nephew and his fiance had their wedding at this venue-WOW! This is a picturesque farm in the…read morerolling hills of west central Wisconsin. The venue is stunning for an outdoor wedding and the accommodations if weather is not on your side, outstanding. I have been to a number of outdoor, rustic/farm weddings, this place hits the proverbial " ball " out of the park! Not only is the venue and the buildings beautiful, the staff, workers, and the owners, Kristin(hope spelling is correct) and Steve, are true blue, salt of the earth, very professional, polite, kind,, and above accommodating. They kept everything flowing without any hiccups. I was so impressed with how involved the owners were, on making this day "perfect" for the new bride and groom, family and guests.Beyond that for all those thinking beyond- the parking was easy and close, with a lot of room, the bathrooms(we all know that is important at a big gathering), were spacious, clean, decorated, and well stocked. Accommodations for those from out of town, as we were, 15 minutes away in Black River Falls. We stayed at the Comfort Suite - it was more than we needed for a family of 5.For those wanting a venue such as this, all I can say, is, don't let this Diamond in the rough, go unchecked. Kudos to this family and this total package of true elegance, and outstanding service they have put together in the rolling hills of west central Wisconsin!

From the owner: Garden Valley Gatherings is a beautiful, rustic wedding venue located in Alma Center, Wisconsin…read more This venue provides a country setting that is conveniently situated just seven miles from interstate 94 and is a short 35-minute drive from Eau Claire. You and your guests will enjoy the charming barn, the rolling hills, and the meticulously groomed green fields that create an enchanting and magical feel for your big day. Our venue offers various ceremony sites and reception areas, so you can conveniently celebrate your entire day at one location.

We stopped here as part of our Harvest Host tour this weekend and had a nice stay. Nestled in the…read morehills of Iowa the winery is a very quiet and beautiful place to sit on the patio and enjoy some wine. We were warmly greeted by staff when we got here, got the camper set up and came in for some food and a tasting. They have a nice menu of appetizers, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches. We got the 3 dip combo which was salsa, buffalo chicken and a southwestern bean dip. They were all really good. We both had a wine tasting of 4 wines and ended up getting a bottle of the Lazy Days Itasca. It was a crisp white wine that was refreshing while sitting outside on the patio. The menu does have a considerable amount of sweet wines but does have a few dryer wine. They also have wine slushes on the menu that we tried that were really good.

We've been here a couple times to enjoy a lunch at their grill, sample their wines and take home…read moreseveral bottles of our favorites. So, for the wine "purists" out there, remember, these are not necessarily like nice, earthy pinots, merlots or cabernets that you pour in a big glass and enjoy with dinner. More like light, sweeter pino grigios or rieslings. We drink them mostly like sweet dessert wines (think port) in small glasses after a meal or late in the evening. If you come at them from this perspective, you won't be disappointed as you might be if you went here looking for a conventional table wine. Great location, nice facilities, enjoyable wines and pretty good food. I had the Norwegian sandwich - VERY good. It's out past the Seed Savers, so if you are looking for something to do after visiting them - this may be just the ticket. Highly recommended.

Ran out of brides drink and ran out of alcohol. Bartender wouldn't wait on us. Took absolutely too…read morelong for a drink terrible service honestly wish they never let go of Sam last wedding, we attended seven years ago, ran perfectly.

We went to a Convention here. Food was catered in and there was a cash bar. This building is open…read morefloor plan so you have a lot of leeway in the set up of the room. The table rows could have been spaced just a bit wider as we had to stager our chairs at our table to not run into the person in the next table. The temperature was comfortable in February. I am not from the area but if I had an event I would look in to renting this place.

STUNNING VENUE made even more so by the amazing service provided by the owner Gary…read more Beautiful wedding overlooking the countryside with a beautiful fountain. Fully air conditioned 'Bull Pen' and 'She Shed' for the wedding parties to get ready and enjoy lounging in before the ceremony. Venue is 2 rustic by well appointed barns connected by a covered breezeway. One barn we used for dinner and the breezeway made for the best space for cocktail hour and dance floor. CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE ENOUGH!!!!

From the owner: Our century-old family farm at the edge of Sparta, WI has celebrated many memorable occasions…read more(including several weddings) and we are thankful to share this special place with you and your families by transforming it into an event barn that can be enjoyed by all. Our focus is to create an experience that will be cherished and talked about long after the special day has passed. Each occasion is personal to us as if it was our own. We take pride in sharing our farm's historical value with the public. Once you have had your event with us, you become part of the farm's history and therefore, part of our family. We hope you will consider us for your wedding venue or event location for any celebration you are planning.