4.9
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Amenities
Guests comfort
Helpful staff
A Wedding is your story- We help you tell it!
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Chankaska Creek Winery was wonderful to work with for my wedding. They were going through some ownership transitions in the time leading up to my wedding, which of course was stressful for me as a bride. Thankfully, Cynthia and her team were as transparent as they could be and provided me with reassurance that made me feel like everything would work out. Everything did work out and my day turned out absolutely beautiful. You cannot beat their beautiful scenery. It rained on my day but we still made use of the gorgeous vineyard for photos. My wedding was in the event center, and there was another wedding in the Creekside Tent at the same time. They assured me that they run two events all the time and we wouldn't even notice, and they were definitely right. Outside of seeing people walking by through the windows you couldn't even tell there was another wedding going on. They worked with my photographer to make sure the two weddings weren't trying for pictures at the same places at the same time and it worked out great. I would definitely recommend booking your wedding here! Maybe with some caution until the ownership transition is complete.
Jacob P.
5.0
Cynthia was great to work with and made our day run so smoothly. All the event staff were wonderful and helped make our day so special! Can't thank them enough!
Jasmine T.
5.0
Cynthia Strauser
EVENTS DIRECTOR
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
IT’S YOUR STORY
It begins with a babbling stream and acres of sunset views in the vineyard. Located in Kasota, Minnesota, Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery provides the picture-perfect atmosphere for your wedding story! With two stunning reception spaces and three ceremony areas enclosed in our forest, this venue can create your story exactly how you imagine it. Enjoy your wedding any time of year and find your happily ever after at Chankaska!
Woman-owned Business
14+ years in business
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Garden
Tented
Trees
Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2018.2017.
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Meet the team
Cynthia Strauser
Events Director
Say hello to Cynthia, Our Director of Events. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Stout and received a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Leadership with a concentration in event management. With 10 years of managing events and weddings, she is ready to make your wedding day special. The best part of my job is starting with a couple's idea for their big day and working directly with them to make their vision come to life! I thrive on meeting new couples and making their wedding dreams come true!
Reviews
4.9
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Jacob P
5.0
Chankaska Creek Winery was wonderful to work with for my wedding. They were going through some ownership transitions in the time leading up to my wedding, which of course was stres...
sful for me as a bride. Thankfully, Cynthia and her team were as transparent as they could be and provided me with reassurance that made me feel like everything would work out. Everything did work out and my day turned out absolutely beautiful. You cannot beat their beautiful scenery. It rained on my day but we still made use of the gorgeous vineyard for photos. My wedding was in the event center, and there was another wedding in the Creekside Tent at the same time. They assured me that they run two events all the time and we wouldn't even notice, and they were definitely right. Outside of seeing people walking by through the windows you couldn't even tell there was another wedding going on. They worked with my photographer to make sure the two weddings weren't trying for pictures at the same places at the same time and it worked out great. I would definitely recommend booking your wedding here! Maybe with some caution until the ownership transition is complete.
Jasmine T
5.0
Cynthia was great to work with and made our day run so smoothly. All the event staff were wonderful and helped make our day so special! Can't thank them enough!
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Megan D
5.0
Chankaska is amazing for so many reasons! My husband and I were married at Chankaska in the fall of 2022. Chankaska has always held a special place in our heart, so it was any easy...
choice when we started looking at venues. I could have never imagined it would be as wonderful as it was. Cynthia and her staff were incredible from start to finish. Cynthia was so responsive, she helped answer ALL of our questions, and she made Chankaska feel like home to us. The Event Center and outdoor ceremony space were absolutely beautiful, and the day could not have been more perfect. All the little details came together exactly how we had envisioned it would. One of our favorite moments from the day was enjoying our favorite wine on the back patio after our ceremony. Cynthia recommended this and ensured we had our favorite drinks waiting for us. It was such a special moment for us, and it shows how personable the staff at Chankaska are to each of their couples. It is still our favorite date night stop and will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Response from Chankaska Winery - Beautiful Outdoor Weddings All Year
It was such a pleasure to be a part of yours and Alex's big day! I am so happy you chose C...
hankaska to be forever a place in your love story!! One of my favorite things is running into past wedding couples at the Winery enjoying a glass of wine :) See you soon!
-Cynthia Strauser
Amanda W
5.0
We LOVE Chankaska for so many reasons!!
1. We got married there back in October and Cynthia Strauser (The Events Manager) was absolutely wonderful to work with. We didn't live in t...
he area, but she made planning our reception so easy! Plus, she always made the effort to be there whenever we stopped by and wanted to see the events center for planning purposes. She has the most wonderful energy and is a dream to work with. She is kind, efficient, driven, pays close attention to all our details, and made our day magical!
2. All of our guests absolutely loved this event space, the outdoor fire pit, the beautiful landscaping and they absolutely loved the wine. So many of our guests were from out of town and had never been there so it was really special to share this place that Kurt & I find so incredible with our loved ones.
3. During the planning process, Cynthia was the best support in answering all of our questions and going over all our details to get it just right. She even gave me the biggest hug after a meeting we had because I was a stressed out/crying bride to be that day from all the wedding appointments I had in Mankato a few weeks before the wedding.
4. On our wedding day, Kurt & I took a moment away on the back patio for a glass of bubbly by ourselves to take in the moment. Not only did Cynthia have everything all set up for us, but one of the bartenders named Montana left the sweetest note by our glasses for when we sat down and it brought us both to tears. We saved that note with our vows. It was so special what she shared!
5. We love that we are also wine circle members here and it's so much fun to stop in and pick up our bottles when they are ready each quarter and have a glass of wine. One time early this year when we stopped in, we forgot to make reservations and Kelsey was so accommodating in helping us still get a seat inside even though they were packed since we had shared that we would be getting married there in a couple of months.
The people who work here are the best, the wine and food are delicious, and it's a little slice of heaven when you want to get away from the city and just relax!
Molly K
5.0
Chankaska is an amazing venue! My husband and I walked into the event center and knew immediately that we wanted to have our reception there! The grounds of Chankaska are so beauti...
ful and amazing for pictures! Cynthia was so great to work with and with our wedding getting rescheduled due to Covid, she was amazing and so flexible! We love Chankaska!
Peyton O
5.0
We got married at Chankaska in the Court ceremony space and had our reception in the event center on 9.11.21. Looking back on the day, there could not have been a better place to h...
ave the wedding. The staff we worked with were AMAZING, and Cynthia made the entire planning process so easy. Cynthia, the event coordinator, is so organized and responsive, and she was always willing to answer my questions or help where she could. I cannot say enough positive things about Chankaska or the employees. We also rented the Winemaker’s House for my girls and I to do hair/makeup in the morning, and it was exactly the space we needed. Chankaska was definitely the ideal venue, and I will forever be recommending it to everyone in search of a wedding venue! Best of the best!
Maria N
5.0
We got married at Chankaska on June 5th, 2021. We had originally planned to get married in 2020, and when COVID hit, Chankaska allowed us to pick a new date for our reception with...
out any added fees or hassle. Cynthia and the Chankaska team were incredible to work with, they were extremely responsive and positive in answering all of our questions throughout the process! The venue is absolutely stunning and the perfect space for a reception. I could not recommend Chankaska more!
Response from Chankaska Winery - Beautiful Outdoor Weddings All Year
Thank you Maria! Last year was filled with so unexpected changes. I am happy I was able to...
work side by side with you to move over your date and secure a date to have your wedding as originally planned :) You and Tyler were great with understand the changes and planning throughout them all. Myself and my staff enjoyed being a part of your celebration. Thank you again for choosing Chankaska and we can't wait to have you out again on our tasting room patio in the near future!
-Cynthia Strauser
Events Manager
Deb M
5.0
The staff did a FABULOUS job for my daughter's wedding. With all the uncertainties in planning a wedding in a year of Covid, Cynthia (Event Coordinator) was professional and was qu...
ick to answer any questions we had leading up to the wedding. The staff was flexible and courteous, assisting any way that they could to make this event happen flawlessly. I have heard MANY comments from our guests how impressed they were with the serving attitude that Cynthia and her staff provided. My daughter and her new husband truly had the wedding of their dreams! I highly recommend this venue.
Ashley S
5.0
I cannot recommend Chankaska enough for a wedding venue. We had both our ceremony and reception at the creekside site and were blown away! Our guests LOVED exploring the grounds an...
d the winery itself before our ceremony! We worked with Cynthia leading up to the wedding and she covered all the details thoroughly and everything went perfectly! The service was fabulous and we loved working with our caterer we found through Chankaska. Everyone STILL raves about the food (Apples 2 Apples) and the beautiful venue! We love having a built in date and trip down memory lane every time we visit the winery. We are from the Twin Cities and decided on Chankaska because of its beauty, the confidence we felt dealing with Cynthia, and knowing they had beer, wine, and spirits available onsite for our guests at the reception. They offer multiple options for ceremony and reception to fit all needs, which is brilliant. We were fortunate to also take sunset photos during golden hour in the vineyard and WOW. Everything was beautiful and perfect!
Michelle B
5.0
This was a beautiful place to get married and Cynthia is the absolute best! She was extremely helpful throughout the entire planning process and just as helpful on the day of our w...
edding. She went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, excited, and at ease as we planned our special day. Like all the staff at Chankaska, Cynthia always made us feel special and helped us create an experience unique to us. Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery is not only a fun place to visit but a very special place to say your vows.
Michelle B
5.0
Chankaska is a family favorite. It has a great atmosphere and an even better wine selection. My husband and I recently had our wedding reception in the Event Center at Chankaska. I...
t was great working with Cynthia and the rest of the staff! Everyone was very accommodating and professional; the event space is absolutely beautiful! Several of our guests made comments about how beautiful the space and grounds are. We would gladly recommend Chankaska Creek Ranch & WInery to anybody considering hosting an event there.
Josey at E
5.0
This venue is gorgeous, perfect for your outdoor ceremony on the lawn in the woods and Italian winery inspired reception. The layout is perfect for keeping guests entertained, with...
a large bar and outdoor fire pit. It's really easy to get to and to find, for guests coming from out of town or who aren't familiar with the area. The bridal suite and groom's room are perfect spots to cozy up and get ready in.
But those aren't the best parts of this venue.
The best part? The staff. I have been to a LOT of weddings, and as a wedding planner I was blown away by how professional, courteous, kind and generous the staff was. Everything went off without a hitch because this venue understands that a wedding day can't reach perfection without support.
THANK YOU guys for making my job that much easier and for ensuring that my couple had a perfect wedding day!
Bob D
5.0
We could not not have picked a better venue or great group of people to work with. Originally Chankaska was not on our list, but we paid a visit while we were in town, the venue an...
d Cynthia we so pleasant accommodating! We fell in love within moments of touring the site. We had no idea this hidden gem existed so close to where we used to live. Each outdoor ceremony location option was breathtaking, and our hardest decision was which to choose. The new reception area and bar were out of this world gorgeous. One of the most enjoyable parts of this venue was that in the following days nearly every guest that attended changed their social media photo to something from Chankaska that night.
The catering was well done, and they knew what to do. Food was spectacular.
One of the greatest parts of this venue was the opportunity to go into the vineyards at sunset to take photos at "golden hour". While all the photos from Chankaska turn out amazing, these are the ones that are especially print worthy.
To top it off, the price was completely reasonable, and there are tons of hotels and transportation options near by.
We HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for a beautiful outdoor or indoor wedding.
(p.s. We were living in California at the time of our wedding and visit wineries every week. Chankaska wines are actually great! Probably best in Minnesota.)
Holli L
5.0
My husband and I were married on what felt like the muggiest day ever. We were very thankful to have chosen the new event center in lieu of the tent. We were even more thankful onc...
e terrestrial rains poured down during dinner.
The grounds and location really are beautiful. The winery is still open to the public but our ceremony/reception still felt like it was a private affair.
I do not have many comments that I would change about our experience or event. Some small items are the size of the accommodation rooms and the requirement to have all items out night of. The rooms can get a bit tight and the night can get away from you for last minute cleanup.
Response from Chankaska Winery - Beautiful Outdoor Weddings All Year
Thank you again Holli for having your wedding at Chankaska! I enjoyed planning with you an...
d Chase leading up to the day of your wedding. :) Despite the weather, it was a great way to spend the Holiday! I'm glad no matter the weather it didn't affect you or your guests experience at the reception :) Thank you for your constructive criticism on the space, it is duly noted!
Congrats! -Cynthia Strauser
Danielle H
5.0
Chankaska was the most PERFECT place for our wedding and we were so happy with the entire planning process and day of the wedding! We had both our ceremony and our reception in the...
event center; the staff was very efficient and timely with the flip. My husband and I planned our wedding from out of state; Cynthia was great to work with and efficient with her communication. Our wedding day was predicted to have lots of snow which could of course stress the bride, but Cynthia helped to keep me calm and attended to every tiny detail to make sure it all went smoothly. She had many great ideas to improve the flow and timeline of the wedding. Our guests had so many great things to say about the beautiful building and the great food and wine! We are so happy with everything Chankaska provided for our wedding and I highly recommend them!
Response from Chankaska Winery - Beautiful Outdoor Weddings All Year
Hello Danielle! Thank you so much for your kind words, I thoroughly enjoyed planning with ...
both you and Todd. I would have loved to meet more in person but am happy with how well were able to plan and build a relationship during the times we did have! I must give you the most props with how well you acclimated to the changes with weather during the planning process and the day of! Despite the circumstances, you made the best of your special day! You'll always remember hanging out in the barrel room leading up to your ceremony :)
I hope you have been enjoying this new chapter of your life! -Cynthia Strauser
Holly H
5.0
Our wedding was beyond perfect! Chankaska did everything to make the day exactly as we always pictured. We had both ceremony and reception in the Event Center and the room flip wen...
t smoothly, everyone thought it was gorgeous, and the staff were extremely helpful. There is nothing I would have done differently! Cynthia was very accommodating to anything we needed, had great input during our rehearsal to help make our ceremony run smoothly, and helped keep everyone on track throughout the wedding day. I'm so happy we chose Chankaska for our wedding. My husband keeps talking about doing an anniversary celebration there someday so we can relive our fantastic day!
We even had snow the night before our wedding and the lot was salted very well and cleaned off so no one had troubles getting to the Event Center.
A HUGE thank you to everyone involved in helping make our day so wonderfully perfect!
Holly G
3.0
We choose Chankaska because of the location and beautiful grounds. Unfortunately, it did not live up to our expectations. Our wedding was in the middle of a huge construction proje...
ct. While Chankaska "hid" the construction from our guests, it was frustrating to not have been made aware of the projects ahead of time. It certainly would have influenced our decision when choosing a venue. Karen also left abruptly 2 months before our wedding and there were some challenges around working with her replacement.
Response from Chankaska Winery - Beautiful Outdoor Weddings All Year
Hello Holly, I completely understand your frustration with the grounds having constructio...
n and not being the same exact as you had first toured. Although our construction takes place during a more unfortunate time, I hope you can understand there is no good time to make such large changes to a facility. We tried our best to hide any construction taking place by not having any construction taking place during your special day and adding a fence to cover any obvious distractions to the eyes. We thank you for your loyalty and understanding.
This is a great learning experience to know that we can never have too much communication. I personally will go above and beyond on open communication with future brides and grooms to ensure their 100% confidence in Chankaska's facility and in their expectations.
I personally wish we would have had a time to sit down together before your wedding to meet and connect before hand. I pride myself on the relationships I can build with a bride and groom. I am positive if we would have had time to connect you would feel differently, with that being said I am sincerely sorry for your experience towards the end of your time with us not being everything it could have been.
Erin T
5.0
We could not be more pleased with our experience at Chankaska! Cynthia was amazing to work with despite being only the job for a couple weeks before our wedding 😉. Everything was ...
smooth sailing from start to finish and we couldn’t have asked for a better day! Thank you so much for making our wedding day amazing.
Response from Chankaska Winery - Beautiful Outdoor Weddings All Year
Thank you Erin! I enjoyed planning your wedding and connecting with your mom Sharon about ...
all the detail to make sure your day was exactly what you pictured! You're wedding was beautiful and I hope to see you and your family out at Chankaska again soon!
Kendra P
5.0
Karen was great to work with - understanding, prompt, and resourceful - and our day-of coordinator Marissa was also excellent and super helpful - we're sure things would have gone...
a lot less smoothly without her! Chankaska made it very easy to plan our wedding, even though we aren't living in Minnesota, with a lot included in the venue rental (for a price of course :) ). And talk about gorgeous - the venue is well-cared for and really a gem in a part of the state I hadn't visited before, even though I grew up in the twin cities. The wine is also excellent (and our guests agreed, even the wine connoisseurs in the bunch) - make sure to join the wine club to get a discount on your wedding wine and get a few extra delicious bottles throughout the year!
Just a couple things to note that we wish we'd had known earlier. Costwise, we knew what we were getting into for the most part, but there were still a few costs we weren't expecting above the high venue price: keg pricing was expensive (a new option for the year of our wedding), and event insurance and paying extra to rent wine barrels for the ceremony we also didn't budget for. It's also important to note that the winery will be open during the event, and there is also a possibility of other events happening in tandem (in the contract) - this made for a few ill-timed noisy moments during our ceremony.
Overall our day was perfect for us, and the staff at Chankaska and the venue itself were a huge part of that. No regrets!
Kris M
5.0
We hosted our daughter's wedding at Chankaska Creek Winery in May of 2017. It is a perfect setting for an outdoor wedding; the grounds are beautifully lush and well-kept. Unfortu...
nately, the weather wasn't kind to us that weekend. It was cold and pouring rain! The day could have been disastrous but Karen, Marissa and the staff did all they could to make the ceremony and reception a success. These people know what they're doing! Karen and Marissa notified our vendors that the ceremony would be held in the reception tent and everyone did a wonderful job accommodating the change of plans. The atmosphere in the tent was warm and inviting despite the weather conditions. It turned out to be a memorable celebration and we are still getting compliments from our guests. We appreciated how terrific Karen was to work with during all of the planning and day-of. Chankaska provides a list of preferred vendors and we had a great experience with everyone involved.
Hanna O
5.0
Our wedding on August 12, 2017 was so absolutely amazing! It was everything I could have dreamed of. The venue is so beautiful and offers so many unique qualities that make it pict...
ure perfect. Karen is absolutely amazing! She will do anything she can to make all your ideas come true! Her planning and communication is superb! Courtney- our day of coordinator- was equally sweet and helpful in the midst of everything going on! I can't count how many times I was told how beautiful and wonderful everything about our day was! I wish I could relive it all over again! Thank you for everything!
Jodi M
5.0
Our daughter and son-in-law were married at Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery in September and it could not have been a more perfect day! Chankaska Creek is an exceptionally beautif...
ul setting with several options for ceremony locations. Karen, Courtney, and the staff were very accommodating and easy to work with. Karen went out of her way to try to accommodate all of our wants/needs in the planning stages. Courtney and her staff made sure everything ran smoothly the day of the wedding, which allowed us to just enjoy ourselves. We had, and continue to have so many compliments, not only on the elegant, unique, fun wedding, but also on the beauty of the location and the quality of the wines. I highly recommend Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery! They made it possible to give my daughter the wedding of her dreams!
Kristin M
5.0
My husband and I were married at Chankaska in September 2017 and the venue was absolutely perfect. The location is gorgeous and Karen and her team were incredibly easy to work with...
. They made sure our day was everything we wanted. We could not be happier with our choice to get married at Chankaska Creek!
Allison F
4.0
Our wedding at Chankaska on 9/2/17 was absolutely beautiful! The ceremony and receptions sites were exactly what we wanted and had lots of natural beauty. Karen, the event planner,...
was responsive to us throughout the entire planning process and was always willing to answer a wide variety of questions. We received many compliments from our guests who all enjoyed the venue and the atmosphere.
We were disappointed with a few things including the limitations on catering, as we were only allowed to choose from two vendors and the food was very expensive, the catering contact rarely returned our phone calls/e-mails, and the food was not of high quality. We would not describe the cost as 'affordable' due to the 18% gratuity on all food & drink, the caterer having to bill through Chankaska to add additional fees, being charged for 'extra' items such as wine barrels at the ceremony site and the golf cart, and very steep liquor costs with limited beer selections.
Overall, Chankaska was beautiful and exactly the atmosphere we were looking for, we just would have preferred to have been able to work with a variety of vendors.
Ruth O
5.0
August 19, 2017 was a memorable day for our family as our daughter married the man of her dreams in the enchanting backyard of Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery. The day was “perfect...
”, from the weather to the amazing staff. Chankaska Winery made it their mission to do everything they could to make our event special and stress free. The intimate setting was a big hit with all of our guests and every vendor they recommended was exceptionally professional. Without hesitation, we would recommend Chankaska Winery is the perfect setting for any celebration.
Brittany O
5.0
I don’t even know where to begin when reviewing Chankaska as they far exceeded any expectations we had. First of all, Chankaska is one of our favorite local wineries because of its...
sheer beauty and perfectly crafted wines. This charming winery is meticulously landscaped while maintaining a laidback atmosphere. These are only a few reasons why we settled on three of Chankaska’s properties, Barrel Room, Forest, and Creekside, to host our special day on June 10, 2017. Every single staff member we encountered during our planning process with Chankaska was professional, helpful, and personable. That brings me to the winery’s Event and Marketing Director, Karen. Karen was an absolute joy to work with and ensured everything on our wedding day was carefully and thoughtfully planned. Her high levels of expertise, organization, and open communication throughout the entire planning process allowed us to be able to truly enjoy our wedding day. On the day of our wedding, she ensured everything ran smoothly between all of our vendors and routed all questions/concerns providing a worry-free and relaxing day not only for us but for our guests as well. Our guests still compliment on how beautiful our wedding was at Chankaska!
Anonymous
5.0
Chankaska hosted our daughter's wedding on 8/12/17, it was picture perfect! We could not have asked for anything better for our daughter and son-in-law. The weather was picture pe...
rfect as well. Karen was amazing to work with from our first meeting up until the final day. Karen was always very prompt in responding back to us and also kept in touch with the caterers/vendors as well. Courtney was our go to person the day of the wedding and was also wonderful- thank you. We received many compliments from our guests the day of the wedding and continue to receive them. We would highly recommend Chankaska for your upcoming wedding it is a beautiful romantic setting. Hats off to the entire staff!
Laura H
5.0
Chankaska hosted our wedding on June 3rd, 2017. It couldn't of been a more perfect day despite the heat. With the help of Karen our day couldn't of ran any more smoothly. She made ...
sure everything was set up correctly, running on scheduled, and even helping fix our false eye lashes! We had many compliments from our guests that it was a beautiful set up and very romantic.
Melissa M
5.0
Chankaska hosted our non-religious wedding on 5/20/17. We chose Chankaska because every time I have been out there to enjoy their fabulous wine selection, it's been an absolute tre...
at! Little did I know their staff would be just as amazing. Right from the beginning, even before our first meeting, Karen was absolutely wonderful. My mother & I were planning the big day from opposite ends of the state and Karen was extremely helpful (and patient, answering emails from both of us always promptly and very kind!) with every aspect, right down to the nitty-gritty details to make sure every thing was absolutely perfect on our day. She made us feel like we were top priority, despite the winery's schedule being beyond busy. She worked closely with our caterer and decorator to make sure everything was just as we wanted. The May weather was not kind to us on our big day, it was pouring rain! But despite having to improvise a bit in regards to moving the ceremony indoors the day of, Karen & her crew did everything to make sure the tent was beautiful for both our ceremony and reception. And it was!! Marissa was our day-of coordinator and she was so lovely and helpful. She checked in with us often with updates to make sure we knew what was going on as far as things happening outside and worked hard to keep everyone calm and on schedule. We got many compliments from our guests remarking at how beautiful the grounds were, even in the pouring rain!! Karen & her whole crew were extremely professional and I would highly recommend Chankaska as a fantastic place to get married, even if it's raining. :)
Kaitlin S
5.0
We had an amazing time at our wedding! Everything was beautiful and the staff was all very helpful!
Anonymous
5.0
We originally chose Chankaska because of its beautiful venue and amazing wine, however, we were pleasantly surprised by how helpful and supportive the staff was. Their events coord...
inator, Karen, was with us every step of the way providing direction and expertise on anything and everything. Choosing this venue was by far the best choice that we made!
Elizabeth V
5.0
The staff at Chankaska was kind and supportive throughout our entire event. We loved their different venues and their ability to work with us to make the setting and environment ju...
st as we imagined it. We loved all of the help and support of the staff and particularly enjoyed the wine! Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery was by far the best option for our wedding!
Lara K
5.0
The groom and I were on the fence as to whether we were going to go through with a big wedding or not. We stepped foot onto the property, had a glass of wine, met with Karen and th...
e deal was sealed. The space is absolutely beautiful, the staff is helpful every step of the way, and the local MN wine is delicious. We moved out of state in the midst of the planning process, but Karen and Courtney helped to keep things on track and made sure I didn't miss anything. Their vendor recommendations are helpful, they said that they would not recommend anyone if they didn't think they did a great job, and this rang true with the vendors I encountered through them. The week before the wedding they had had some property damage from rain/high waters and Karen spoke with me multiple times about potential changes and options to think about. They were even going to figure out a new firepit option as their built-in one had flooded and they knew it was an important part to us. The day of came and everything went perfectly. Courtney ran a flawless set-up and event and checked in with me multiple times during the day. My guests have been raving about it all. I highly recommend Chankaska!
Nancy W
5.0
Chankaska hosted our wedding on 7/30/16. What a spectacular setting for our special day. Throughout the planning process, Karen was our go-to-person. She did an amazing job help...
ing us make our plans and ideas happen. We never felt like we were asking too much. Everything was possible from her perspective. What I really appreciated was that she worked closely with our florist, caterer and wedding planner. There were a lot of things that when on behind the planning scenes that we trusted with Karen to coordinate. Chankaska is a stunningly beautiful property and on our wedding day, it was in immaculate condition. My husband and I have always been so impressed by the care that the team at Chankaska does to keep the property and surroundings so well groomed. On the day of the wedding, the staff at Chankaska was so helpful and respectful of all that we had planned. They never missed a beat and were always there to help out. We used three venues - Forest, Court and Barrel Room and their staff did a great job of getting everything beautifully set up including a King's Table that sat 79 people. Our guest continue to rave about the wedding and the beautiful setting of the Chankaska winery. Choosing them for our wedding venue was the best decision we made.
Anonymous
5.0
I am so happy my daughter chose Chankaska for her wedding venue. The atmosphere was absolutely beautiful and Karen and her staff were wonderful. I would highly recommend this Winer...
y if you looking for your dream outdoor wedding.Denise S
Shelby S
5.0
Our wedding was absolutely beautiful. It was in the forest area and the weather held out and was perfect. The scenary was unlike anything I've ever seen. I would highly recommend t...
his venue for an outdoor wedding. I cannot wait to see my pictures because I know they will be stunning with the vineyard in the background and blue skies. Definitely a great wedding site!
Dana C
5.0
To anyone who wants the most beautiful outdoor wedding with an indoor/tent option, this is the place! They have several beautifully taken care of outdoor options and the tent at t...
he Creekside venue can be air-conditioned which was KEY on our wedding day this summer. Karen was very helpful and patient with all of my questions and requests before the wedding day. The only problem was there must have been some miscommunication between Karen and her assistant, Courtney on our wedding day. We had a guest book that required finger paints for thumbprints, and this had been discussed with Karen during a sit down meeting in the month prior. On the wedding day, this guest book was set up with the paints and Courtney was apparently unaware that the guest book had already been discussed with Karen. This caused some confusion and stress to the groom's mother but the situation turned out fine.
Anonymous
5.0
Chankaska was a great venue and a great company to work with. My wife and I utilized Chankaska for our Rehearsal Dinner and it was easily one of the highlights of our wedding weeke...
nd. Our initial meetings with the staff were very enjoyable, Karen and Courtney were easy to work with, and all charges and expectations were clear.
On the night of the event, everything was set up perfectly, and the staff during the dinner were great to our guests making sure that everyone had drinks and food and that everyone was comfortable. Courtney was quick to answer questions and she ensured that everything was taken care of during the event.
I would highly recommend Chankaska for any event. Our guests were also impressed with the Barrel Room, Wine, and service that Chankaska provided.
Thanks again!
Nichole T
3.0
It was a great location and very beautiful grounds. It was sometimes very difficult, though, to work with Chankaska. Leading up the the day it seemed like there was problem after...
problem and it became very stressful for me. On the day of the reception everything went better than I thought. Everything turned out great, they did a very nice job putting everything together and the event went of smoothly until the end of the night. We paid for a golf cart 2 hours at the beginning and 2 hours at the end of the reception for our grandparents get up the hill to the parking lot.. At the end of the night I was having to tell them to give us the cart. One time they told me I couldn't use it because they were using it to clean up, even though I was paying for it. If they didn't have such beautiful grounds we would have went elsewhere because their customer service was not great!
Katie G
5.0
Chankaska was wonderful to work with. Karen helped us plan the wedding of our dreams in just three months. They were extremely helpful and willing to put together our non-traditi...
onal brunch wedding. Along with that, our guests enjoyed the day and the pictures turned out beautifully.
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