An absolute gem! Located just 1-hour from the Twin Cities makes this destination a no brainer. I…read moreattended the Women's Goddess Retreat (July 2025) with an intimate group of 7 ladies. With Kate C. as our guide, I knew this would be a lovely experience. We focused on the goddess Lakshmi and plant Tulsi. Working with both energies really brought out the themes of sunshine, abundance, exploration and love for me. I got to play with all these themes on the property. Lake Osceola Retreat's land is outstanding from both the interior and exterior. Lush rolling green hills, varying ponds, hiking trails, lounge chairs, a swing hanging from the tree, sauna, jacuzzi, flowers, herbs and exterior porch were some of my favorites. The small details such as mosaics around the home made me smile. For wildlife I saw the cutest otter floating on its back for 20 minutes, 1 deer, eagles nest, a yellow bird, squirrels, butterflies, a frog and more. I had a serendipitous connection with another gal regarding the blue vervain plant that filled in a big portion of the landscape. Connected to the land is a lake which contains some kayaks and row boats next to the dock. Swimmers beware: while swimmable, the water is beyond murky and weedy. I did jump in to get the full experience along with a kayak adventure around the entire lake. Being there solo with only 1 other cabin on the lake was serene. The water was like glass everyday as zero motor boats exist. For my room, I had a the red lotus room and slept comfortably. The property has various wings where rooms exist. In my wing, there were 3 rooms and 1 bathroom. The retreat gives you shower towels and every gal brought her own beach towel and toiletries. The best part of the interior of the home was the yoga room where we spent a majority of our time. Yoga props such as mats, blocks, blankets and bolsters are available to use. For my retreat, we had a beautiful alter with flowers, tarot cards, pictures, reading materials and more. We did various yoga classes, guided meditations and women's circles. This space was extremely grounding and healing to me. Each day, my host made a meal. The kitchen was large and boasted a long wooden table big enough for all the gals and more. All the dishes and amenities were available for us to use along with a dishwasher. We had soup, curry, hibiscus tea, eggs, toast, berries, a cacao ceremony, coffee, tea, and dates with peanut butter. I will always remember how clear my mind was coming into this retreat along with after. I felt called to explore, be with women, and absorb myself in nature. All of this was possible because of Lake Osceola'a space and Kate C.'s magic. Thank you for sharing your home - it is absolutely lovely!!

From the owner: A serene lake-front retreat center and event venue nestled away on 100 acres of private woodland…read moreand waterfront in Osceola, Wisconsin. Lake Osceola Retreat is a beautiful and historic lake house that serves as a retreat center, vacation rental, and special event venue. Located in Osceola, WI, this destination retreat center is less than an hour away from the Twin Cities in the stunning St. Croix Valley. The retreat center offers group yoga, meditation, and creativity retreat weekend experiences to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.

I bought a Groupon for my daughter and her family for Christmas. It was supposed to be good for…read moreFriday night tubing, hot dogs and pop. Well, because of their work schedules, they did not have an open Friday night. With the season winding down, my daughter called to see if they would honor it for another day. They didn't hesitate! Told the kids to come in whenever they could. They went there yesterday, a Saturday, with their 2 boys, ages 7&9. They had a blast. Said the workers were pleasant and helpful and really appeared to enjoy their jobs. Food was good, facilities were nice, just an all-around fun family experience. Thanks, Ekobacken!

I went here on a school field trip and it was a lot more dun than I had thought it would be. Tubing…read morewas fun & safe, they have people down the hill watching the whole time so no one will get hurt. The line that sends you up I was worried about being unsafe but it was safe and fun. The inside is warm, food is a little pricey but good quality. They also have a really cute dog inside with one blue eye and one brown.

To the most beautiful Husband and Wife team... Thank YOU for your love and honor of God's resources…read moreand the love sprinkles throughout the most beautiful venue! You are both truly a gift. Much love!

Coming from the twin cities, my gps had taken me on a lot of country roads to get there. I thought…read moremaybe I was lost until I reached the destination. Absolutely lovely venue for a sweet country style or shabby chic wedding! They had a gorgeous barn decked out with chandeliers and comfortable seating. Lots of extra little modern touches of chalkboards that they had beautiful writing on them for the wedding. The outdoor seating for the actually wedding had nice solid planted benches- not teetering- which is alway my odd fear when having to opt for bench seating. It was a beautiful set up. They had some funky fun pieces too. A giant rooster and the standing tables outside had some fun or nice quotes on them. The quirky, wordie gal in me loves the fun random find of what was written in the tables. They even had a posh 3 bathroom, air conditioning outdoor potty rooms. Both for men and women (no, I resisted checking out the men's but I was dang curious if it was as nice as the ladies side). They also had ample parking, which is always a big appreciation for a city chic like me. My only complaint...it was hella hot in that barn!! For an 80 plus degree day, I would say they are not set up as well as they could be for moving that hot air. Should I EVER decide to marry again, I would totally consider this venue...in a cooler month.

Riverbend Venue is at River's Edge in New Richmond where there are also campgrounds, river tubing,…read moreand concerts. I believe it was a supper club renovated into an event venue in the past few years. It is a separate building away from the campgrounds and such, but close enough if you wanted to venture over in those areas. What a beautiful place for a wedding! I'm so glad we decided to have ours here. They made it easy to have our wedding here from the initial planning to the execution day of. Cathy, the event coordinator is very on top of things and guided us throughout the process. I was worried that the planning aspect would be incredibly hectic, but she made it easier to plan. The venue has a beautiful outdoor area perfect for our ceremony overlooking the river. There is a little tiki bar and a cute patio area outside. The inside is beautiful itself and you can be flexible with the way the space is used. There is a room with large windows that we used for our dinner, but it has been used for ceremonies, too. There is a huge bar in the "flex" room that was perfect for cocktail hour and mingling. There is a third room that opens up with a dance floor and has additional space for seating. It is perfect for a wedding where there is dancing and also people that prefer to sit , watch, and chat. The bridal and groom suites are perfect for getting ready with bathrooms attached and mirrors. What a great place to get married...I will certainly recommend it to engaged couples looking for a place with natural beauty and reception space.

I was here with a group doing Urban Sketching. The beautiful furniture, huge fireplaces, framed…read moremirrors, and dark woodwork provide the rustic setting for peace and tranquility. The owner is an artist herself and her oil paintings adorn the walls throughout. She was a wonderful host, allowing us access to three floors. The renovation has been a labor of love as the place that once housed the elderly in a hospital setting has been transformed into a cozy getaway. Surrounded in woods with the nearby lake peeking through the trees, the grounds offer a luxurious tranquility. I could have sat by the large main floor fireplace all day. Thanks for hosting our group.

Very disappointing experience. My husband and I and two friends stayed there for one night. The…read moreplace is dirty, one room was cold since the heating didn't work. Our friends had to sleep with their winter jackets on. Beds are one of the most uncomfortable ones I have ever slept in. Three of us are vegetarian and basically the option for us was to get rice and the meat had been taken out from the dish. Not something you want to pay so much for. For our vegan friend there were no options at all. The place is dated, dirty and what you can feel everywhere is the astonishing and completely ungrounded sense of entitlement and pride that the owners project in the descriptions and policy signs they placed all over the establishment. It all happened a few years ago yet our friends and us can't stop going back in disbelief to that awful experience.

Its an old dairy barn, if thats your idea of the perfect wedding venue then yay for you. Property…read moreis not handicap friendly so keep your guest list in mind. No concrete paths, the ramp to upper level is steep and gravel, stairs to upper level are steep, and no elevator. Food service was terrible, took over 2 hours to get everyone their food, wedding we attended started at 4, hang out from 430 to 530 doing nothing dinner started at 530 and my table didn't eat till 745 and by then everything was cold. Now we will hit on beverage service, $6 for a 12oz can of beer, $9 for an 8oz cocktail, no water at tables but there was a small jug at the bar that was constantly empty. Temp control is another issue but to their defense it is an old barn. I personally don't know why these venues are the current craze but if it was me shelling out the cash id look somewhere else thats more guest friendly....

AMAZING.... That is the word to describe everything about this property! My sister got married here…read morelast summer. The grounds are super well kept, the hosts (husband/wife) went above and beyond with making sure everything was in place for our families special day! There is a beautiful space off to the side for the outdoor portion of the ceremony with authentic church pews, so so pretty! The barn itself is super spacious, plenty of room, I loved the wing area, which was perfect for the dance floor space. The food/catering/bar service company were all very awesome. Food was very tasty, servers were very professional and the bartenders made it a fun evening! Plenty of parking with a beautiful walk up a ramp leading into the barn. There is also this gorgeous outdoor patio with a cute fireplace outside, this was great for people to find another place to socialize throughout the day. Having a bridal suite and groomsmen room onsite was also a huge plus. Both had lots of space for everyone to get ready. I highly recommend you to check out Bloom Lake Barn to host your wedding or event!

Man I love a American Legion! This one serves breakfast too. Check their online schedule because…read moresometimes the breakfast is only a buffet on some weekends. They have a large bar with cheap drinks too! The thin crust pizza is very good too!

We were leading a bicycle ride in the area which always ends with lunch. We stopped in a couple of…read moredays early to try it out. We were impressed enough to bring the group here for lunch. The food is good and the prices are very reasonable. Not a person in our group of eight had any complaints.