We had our wedding ceremony and reception here (Sept 2014) and it was AMAZING. We got married on…read morethe lawn between the barn and the lake, afterwards our guests headed inside for drinks and dinner. We ended our night playing yard games outside and making s'mores around a fire. It was a great time! Larson's Barn has a beautiful dance floor that we used for our first dance. Kathy is very easy to work with, even when we got there late to set-up the day before. There was a frost warning the day before the wedding and Kathy was sure to cover all of the flower beds. The next day although jack frost had come through all of the plants and flowers looked great. Since our entire group was from out of the area we also rented the small cabin and the under the barn apartment for the weekend. It was great for all of the bridesmaids and groomsman to be onsite, less stressful for everyone. We even had a hairstylist come out to the barn to do the girls hair. Everything was very convenient for being in the country of MN.

So many frustrations for my sister's wedding..breakers blowing causing us to have to plug some food…read morein on the stage and other places, no clear place for guests to pay for camping, no handicapped access ( so make sure all your guests can climb sever steep stairs), among other things. This biggest frustration was my sister paid a pretty hefty price for this place for the weekend and we couldn't get in until noon the day the wedding...why you ask, because they were showing it to another couple after we spent the entire day before decorating it for my sister's big day...I would not recommend this place to anyone

We stayed at Grandpa's Pool House for a bachelorette party, and it was the perfect setting. We…read moredidn't want to bring any decorations, which worked out great because the space is already full of awesome vintage details, plenty of Instagram-worthy photo ops, plus cute cups, wigs, and costumes that are perfect for a bachelorette celebration. The house layout was great for a medium-ish groups: two bedrooms on the main floor, a loft with a couch (and room for an air mattress), and two bedrooms downstairs. We had a group of 12, which I'd say is probably the max, a few people ended up sleeping on couches and I'm not sure how comfortable they were. The indoor pool was such a highlight! We spent most of our time there. It's heated, has Bluetooth speakers for music, and even a projector (though we didn't end up using it). There were plenty of floaties, and it was a great space to relax and hang out as a group. The pool could have been just a bit warmer, but we went in the spring when it was still a little chilly outside--I imagine it's perfect in the summer when the sun warms the space more naturally. Parking was super easy. All 12 of our cars fit in the driveway with no issues, and the house was easy to find. A few small cons: * Since we visited in spring, I'm not sure the place had gotten its full seasonal cleaning yet, some of the windowsills and the area outside were pretty dirty. * The fridge was a bit small for a group of our size. Definitely bring extra coolers, especially if you're stocking up on drinks. * There's no recycling available. We ended up bringing all our recycling home because we didn't want to throw it in the trash.

From the owner: Perfect space for bachelorette party, birthday party or any celebration. Every part of the house is…read moredecorated in 70s/80s decor. Indoor pool, creek in the back yard, vintage motorcycle in the basement and vintage car parked out front. Endless opportunities for photoshoots and adventure.

I've been to Osprey on 2 separate occasions for a women's outdoor winter retreat and recommend them…read moreenthusiastically. The staff are wonderful, their mission is commendable and the food is delicious! Osprey truly cares about outdoor education and cherishing natural resources. It's reflected in having electric car charges in their parking lot, solar panels on the property, composting, gardening onsite, and using super fresh and tasty ingredients in their cooking. We felt so well taken care of each time our group was there. There's plenty of space for lodging, classrooms for learning and of course, the grounds for exploring. If you have the opportunity to come to Osprey for an event, do consider visiting. It's worth the short drive from the cities and a lovely getaway to be in nature.

it was really fun very fun, i miss this place, and the staff…read morewe're absolutely amazing, i thank my school so much that we were able to do this

If you're looking for the cutest winery near the twin cities, DeCorsa is it!…read more Betty and Mike who own/ run the winery were beautiful hosts and the wines were top notch! This was supposed to be a quick stop for us but we ended up spending hours chatting and playing board games with Betty! Brownie points to them for have a winery puppy. 15/10 for puppy kisses at DeCorsa! We can't wait to go back and we left feeling like we hung out with a couple of friends! It was a huge bonus that their wine was yumm!!

I had such a unique experience at this winery that it was hard to know what to rate it. There were…read moresix of us that scheduled an appointment to visit on the day of New Year's Eve. When we arrived the place looked closed and we weren't sure what to make of it. When we came into the space it was very dark and it remained dark the entire time we were there which I thought was odd. But the winery is powered by solar panels which I thought was cool! But I swear it must've been 50 degrees inside the building because half of us were freezing. It also looked like a lot of the decorations were incredibly old and outdated and hadn't been dusted in a long time. The woman that helped to service us was very nice and personable and I thought we had a good time talking to her and her husband. They told us a lot about the winery and how the community helps to keep it running. I've never been to such a small winery like this one so it was nice to hear how they keep it running! The wine: the reason why im not giving this a lower star rating is because of how good the wines and prices were. For less than ten dollars you can sample 5 wines and they let us pair up and share tastings so we could try them all! I loved each wine and they all tasted unlike any other wines I've ever tasted. Very fruity and fragrant and delicious. :) Overall I think if the owners added more lights and cleaned up the decorations this place could easily jump from a 3 to a 4!

I'm a sucker for the historical society sites and this is no exception. They have some great…read moredisplays in the building and the tour of the fort was informative. The staff was friendly and quite tolerant of curious children. We had the tour to ourselves when we went so had no issues hearing and asking questions. Afterwards we took some trails down by the river and back to the building. Their t-shirts were cute and cheap so we bought one for each member of the family.

The North West Company Fur Post is located west of Pine City proper off of Exit 169. It is an…read moreofficial museum of the Minnesota Historical Society. Apparently, a local farmer found remnants of a fur trading post on his land and contacted the Canadian branch of the North West Trading Company, to get the official plans; and from there, a complete replica of the fur trading post was built. In the interpretive center, the story was told from the perspectives of the Native peoples who hunted and skinned the pelts; the British traders who brought together goods from all throughout the world to trade for the fur they wanted, and the French-Canadian Voyageurs who were the brawn behind the whole apparatus. The story also doesn't shy away from the fact that several intermarraiges took place and how they were resolved for the wives and children when the overseers left their posts and married within the church. (Apparently intermarraige was frowned upon by the Hudson Bay company but allowed and even encouraged by the North West Company and the XY Company whch they acquired). From the museum, we were led out by a person reenacting the Native perspective. She showed us the various animal pelts caught at the post, and how the Native people travelled a 100-mile radius throughout the seasons to fish in summer, hunt and trap in fall, survive the winter, and obtain sugar bush in the spring. She then led us down the path to the fur trading post, explaining room by room, how the post was run, from the youngest 14-year old voyageurs to the junior accountants to the post managers. It was amazing how many moving parts there were in the fur trade, and how the business was run down to every little detail. There is a chance to walk down to the river, or go on a 1/2 mile nature walk. Events also take place at the post all year long -- there are even snowshoes hanging for winter events. It was a very interesting museum and a year-round event center. It is certainly worth the detour if you want something to do in the area.

We cannot recommend Ty's Wedding Rental enough. Our original venue fell through due to covid, and…read morewe had no idea what we were doing. Ty called us just minutes after receiving our inquiry and from the first moment, brought an excitement, clarity, and calmness to wedding planning that we could not have done without. Throughout the whole process, he was quick to answer questions, extremely informative, and always so kind. The tent set-up process was incredibly smooth and Ty and his team communicated with us throughout the whole process. And the finished product was BEAUTIFUL! We couldn't believe how magical everything looked. And our guests LOVED the restroom trailers - people are still telling us about how much they loved using them. We would 10/10 recommend Ty's Wedding Rental to anyone!!!

Tyler and Alissa are simply one of the most professional and kind vendors we had at our wedding…read more The went above and beyond to make sure our special day was extra special. Even with all the planning leading up to our special day they made our jobs easier. They followed up and double and even triple checked on our needs. Thank you so much Ty and Alissa, our wedding would not have been the same without you guys!!

I don't even remember how I found this place but I'm so glad I did. Charlie was accommodating and…read morehelpful before our arrival, greeted us when we got there, and was super friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The lodge was great, super rustic, room was comfortable. Not fancy, but we wanted laid back and comfortable on a quiet lake and that's exactly what we got. They have canoes, kayaks and paddle boats that are free to use. Light breakfast in the morning. I one million percent would return. If you like hidden gems off the beaten bath, I HIGHLY recommend.

Guys this is a hidden gem. We had such a lovely stay here!!…read more It's right on the lake and far away from the highway. So peaceful and serene. A very kind lady greeted us and led us to our room. She had a darling baby. The place was decorated so lovely and had a Fall Theme with lots of pumpkins and thanksgiving type decor. Our room was super clean and our view was so beautiful. We even got a treat of a thunderstorm the next morning rolling in off the lake. Honestly this was a great find and I would stay there again in a heartbeat. We ate at Gampers for dinner and it was so good!!

DJ Brunzy is awesome, he is friendly, professional, easy to speak to, reasonably priced, and…read moreaffordable! I've hired him to DJ and my son's graduation party and a baby shower. He catered to the guest of honor, personalized the show to each party's needs and was very interactive. I would highly recommend him to DJ at any of your events. He also can set up karaoke which is so much fun! I know he does weddings also!

Shane was very receptive to our wishes. It was a very laid back party and He kept the music going…read morebut at a level that people still could talk and could go dance if they wanted to. We were very impressed with him. If an occasion should warrant a DJ, we will not hesitate to hire him again

This is a great place to keep your horse. The manager/trainer, Jen really cares about the horses…read more The atmosphere is friendly and supportive. I'm super busy but I know my horse is always being well cared for.