DBW gave me the wedding reception of my dreams! Firstly, thank you to Julie and Scott for being so…read moreaccommodating during COVID times. We had to reschedule our wedding from July 2020 to May 2021 because of the pandemic and also my dad getting diagnosed and eventually passing from Stage 4 lung cancer. Obviously I was not in a mood to celebrate and Julie allowed me to postpone our reception (we always planned on getting married at a church) to May vs the fall of 2020 and I'm so grateful that I was allowed that time to get some closure because I had to drastically adjust our reception (it still breaks my heart that I never got my father/daughter dance) and it just allowed me to be in a better place mentally to actual be able to enjoy my day. If you want a beautiful venue and to do very little work to make it even more beautiful, pick DBW. Pay for the upgraded package for their decor rental and you''ll spend an hour picking out pinterest worthy items that have been proven to look good with their set up, and they even do all the work on the big day to stage the items for you. I literally just had to show up and give Julie the seating chart. That was the extent of my decorating. That's it. And it was GORGEOUS. We got so many compliments on the venue! Also, to double up on how little effort I had to really put in planning this reception, DBW's welcome package has a list of all their "preferred" vendors (which is mostly just vendors that have been there before and had a positive experience) and they were all high quality professionals. I went with everyone off their list except for flowers/hair/makeup and have no complaints! We definitely lucked out and had a beautiful day weather wise, which is great because DBW is a big property with a lot of space for guests to mingle outside. Part of the decor package is yard games, so we had cornhole, hammerschlagen, yard golf, various tables/chairs to sit and gather at, a smores bar/fire pit and if you ask nicely and Scott is in town, they'll even do a tractor ride (that you can take booze on!). They also have various horses and dogs (in pens) that are very friendly that guests can interact with. And they are very well behaved. My reception was very casual and whenever the guests that were interested in the dogs came up for pets, there was no jumping or anything. Thankfully we didn't have a very hot day, but we still had the AC on because I was busy busting a move on the dance floor. There's two AC units, but there's one that's directly on the dance floor and you better believe I incorporated dancing in front of it as a move because it was industrial strength and worked so well. The barn doors had to be closed to both keep the noise from the DJ as well as the cool air in but honestly, it was not a factor at all. Honestly, if you work with contracts regularly, DBW isn't really any different. Make sure you read over it and know about the early end time (1030pm roughly, but they want everyone out by 1100pm), the special event insurance, the special insurance if you don't go with their suggested DJ (we went with their recommendation, ZeroGravity/Jeff and he was great, also already has the insurance), the closing of the barn doors while music is on, what alcohol is included in the buyback plan (also just a heads up if you do open bar and you hit your limit that you prepaid for, you can keep a card open and they'll check in with you every $500 to see if you still want to keep it open. Wasn't an issue for us but definitely is considerate since booze adds up fast and some people don't realize once they've been drinking), and things like that. The contract makes it seem like they are sticklers but honestly Julie and Scott were a blast. They even worked super hard to make sure that I had enough space for a Big Buck Hunter game for my reception as well as any other things I had questions or suggestions on. Seriously, they were so easy to work with, cannot recommend DBW enough! Everyone get married here!

Owner was out of control and very rude. Made not only the bride stressed on her wedding day but all…read morethe guests felt the glare and stress of the owner. Owner makes all the wedding party after ceremony remove items from the suits during wedding. VERY INCONVENIENT. She also stood by and timed us with a watch as we got all our items out of the suits. Like we were criminals. Owner did not allow music to play in reception due to noises being to loud for neighbors. Had to close barn doors later to get music on. What's the point of having a reception with no music??? Owner watched us like hawks and gave our DJ a very hard time. Owner was so rude and yelled at many of the ppl in the wedding including my husband. I will NEVER suggest this place!! HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. It's a pretty venue but not worth the crap she makes everyone deal with. This bride also was employed by her and she still treated her this way! JUST SHOWS CHARACTER. DJ also mentioned he would never suggest this place to any one. Worst experience he has had ever as a DJ. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY, over priced and she's very deceitful.

This venue is beautiful…read more I visited the venue for a holiday party concert! The pop-rock's performed. They had plenty of dancing space and the band was top-notch. The bathrooms were elevated and clean. The service was fast and friendly. The venue is also connected to a speakeasy, ax throwing, escape room, and other businesses within.

It was a really cool venue with a neat rustic feel with…read morelots of space. The bar was well stocked.

My best best friend chose this place as her wedding venue. Since I wasn't familiar with Vandnais…read moreheights, I didn't really know what to expect. It turned out to be a really beautiful building with multiple rooms, tons of windows and a beautiful outdoor area for wedding photos. It was definitely spacious enough for a large wedding party with plenty of room to spare! They also had adequate seating for all the reception guests that showed up after the vows with an enormous dance floor. The only thing I really disliked was the total disregard from management. They had promised my friend that they would put up window shades to block out the sun so the ceremony would be more intimate (she put down a $500 deposit) As soon as we noticed the shades were not assembled, we contacted them. They completely denied ever receiving any deposit and dismissed us in a very rude fashion. They didn't even attempt or offer to fix the issue. I found that to be super tasteless and unprofessional. Not sure I would recommend this place after reading previous reviews.

Great location for large events. Have used it many time for business and it always has weddings…read moreplanned. Highly professional location with a great staff that helps and is very understanding.

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.

My friends were just married here today (9/9/09) - and it was stunning. Like being on a movie set!…read more The venue is the beautiful garden of this farm house. The scene is set under these HUGE trees - with cobble stone paths and flowers wherever you look. Think "Garden Chic". Also, hidden in the woods and garden are interesting treasure to find: porcelain angels, candle stands, old medal garden furniture, water fountains. There is a gazebo, a tree swing for two, lights in the trees and a "Mother In Law" house that has the bathroom, and a place for the bride to get ready. The bride walked down a cobble stone path where she said her "I Do's" to the backdrop of a prairie. Guests sat on metal chairs underneath a tent. Afterward we went down to the gazebo and had pork/beef sandwiches, salads and cupcakes - a perfect summer dinner. My friends themselves paid for everything, so they went with a weekday wedding (a little cheaper) - and this place was perfect for them. 1) Already decorated 2) You can bring in your own food 3) Magical 4) Cheap 5) Outside 6) Has it's own sound system (just bring CD's) They venue doesn't allow alcohol - but we went to a friends house afterward. All through college I did banquet serving - and this was one of the nicest most unique venues I've been to.

Like something out of a fantasy movie or a story book. This place is as magical as I have seen. The…read morelocation reminds me of the quaint town in the woods in the movie Big Fish. You know the one, where no one wears shoes and they dance the night away. I was there for my cousins wedding. The reception went off with a hitch! It is run by a mother and her two daughters who also own the property. If you want a storybook wedding, this is probably the place for you. I personally would rather to rent it out for a crazy Halloween party/rave where everyone is running around drunk and scared as hell... something with the vibe of Holloween Horror Nights. Considering the location, it is probably too cold for a party of the type. Having said that, I am from one of the hottest places in the US year round. Our winters are barely in the 60s. Definitely worth checking out! http://www.trellisevents.com/Welcome.html Enjoy!

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.

The Reading Room is an excellent space for an intimate wedding. There were about 150 guests and the…read moreceremony took place in the front of the room, with elegant tables behind for the plated dinner reception. Waitstaff circulated with hors d'oeuvres as we waited in the receiving line, keeping everyone engaged. I loved the library theme, from the Save The Date library book cards to the tables identified by famous authors. We were seated at Dickens, our dinner preferences printed out on beautiful bookmarks. The three-story ceilings are reached by massive bookshelves with upstairs hallways for reaching those high books. The flowers were gorgeous and organic and the catered food was delicious from salad to dessert. It's not an inexpensive venue, but it is warm and intimate once you get here. We ran into detours, slow trains, and closed roads so we had our Uber let us out about a 1/4 mile away because we were about to be late. We literally made it in as the ceremony started. Road construction, closed roads, detours, and slow freight trains don't show up on your travel map!

A stunning interior historic space and building. If I were doing research here, I think I'd find it…read morevery enjoyable. Using it as a meeting space wasn't the greatest, since the speakers had power point presentations with lots of writing, and because the seating had to be deep and narrow, it was hard for those in the back. Sound also was splotchy, and the bathrooms are small and at the front, so you have to walk in front of everyone to reach them. As a stop to see something beautiful--it's a must if you're in this city.

I've hosted several events here, even before it reopened as 4SIX The Social Barn, and I can't say…read moreenough good things about this space and the amazing owners behind it. I had my engagement party here, and everyone couldn't stop raving about how beautiful the venue was. It's truly a hidden gem, and the owners are the cherry on top. You'll be in great hands here!