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The Gardens of Castle Rock

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(54)best-of-weddings

26601 Chippendale Ave, Northfield, MN

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The Gardens of Castle Rock - Weddings & Events

THE GARDENS, a Minnesota Wedding & Event Center, provides a beautiful setting for outdoor weddings, receptions & special events. Located at Switzer's in amongst the beautiful display gardens and landscaping. THE GARDENS is located in the lower South Metro area, a short distance from the Twin Cities.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Indoor
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Backyard, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Garden, Park, Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner

The Gardens of Castle Rock Reviews

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Reviewed On 7/09/2020 by Elise B
The Gardens Of Castle Rock is a phenomenal wedding venue. They were an essential part of our miracle wedding - Planned at record speed between the time we first toured and met with them and the wedding day, about two weeks later #covidwedding ...
Through that unusual time of planning, Kris & Glen were consistently helpful, easy-going, supportive, accommodating, and on top of things. Through their gorgeous site and the assistance they gave us, we truly had a beautiful wedding. Glen's skillful & artistic craftsmanship that has gone into much of the buildings and wooden structures gave it a unique, personal, and beautiful flair. We believe any couple would be fortunate to get married at The Gardens. We're so grateful they're a part of our story.
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2020
Thank you Elise! We are so glad we were able to help you have your miracle wedding!
Reviewed On 12/21/2020 by Kristen E
I cannot say enough positive things about the Gardens. Every interaction with each staff member was fantastic. I felt everything was straight forward, no hidden costs or pressures. They gave us not only options but also support in making our we...
dding 'our own' & unique to us as a couple. They offered valuable suggestions and our wedding day could not have gone any better. It was perfect. With their flawless and timely communication, quality and great staff- I cannot recommend them enough. Also, if you love nature and being outside - this is a must see!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2020
You make us blush Kristen! Thank you so much for your sweet words!
Reviewed On 12/11/2020 by Maria P
My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Gardens on October 10, 2020. Leading up to our event, Gardens staff was very friendly, responsive, and helpful as we planned for the safety of our guests. The space itself is stunning! Glenn tr...
uly takes pride in the place his family has maintained and improved for so many decades. I loved having ample space for our friends and family to roam and supporting a family owned and operated business was the cherry on top for me and my husband. If you’re looking for a place to host a gathering at a venue with flexible catering and liquor options, I’d recommend checking out the Gardens!
Response from the Vendor on 01/18/2021
Thank you so much Maria! We just loved having Leo and you celebrate your love at The Gardens!!
Reviewed On 9/30/2020 by Catherine B
The Gardens of Castle Rock were amazing to work with! From the moment we went for our tour, we fell in love with the space. The owners and staff were so friendly and helpful and so easy to work with. We had to reschedule due to COVID and The ...
Gardens of Castle Rock quickly and competently answered all of our questions and worked with us as we picked a new date. We loved that we could bring in our own food and drinks. The Gardens of Castle Rock makes your wedding customizable so you can have your dream day! The grounds are stunning and we had so many compliments on our wedding day - our family and friends LOVED The Gardens of Castle Rock.
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2020
Thank you Catherine! We loved helping Fernando and you create the perfect day to celebrate the beginning of your beautiful new journey together!
Reviewed On 9/29/2020 by Angel H
The Gardens of Castle Rock was amazing! We were so worried with COVID that we wouldn't be able to have all the people we wanted there, but because it was outdoors they worked with us and made it possible. We truly had the most beautiful, fairy ...
tale wedding and are so happy we had it there. So many compliments on it being the best wedding our guests have been to. The owner was so nice and easy to work with. Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2020
Your wedding day was definitely right out of a fairy tale.....so magically! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Reviewed On 9/29/2020 by Henry K
Beautiful venue and excellent to work with! We decided to have a small wedding during COVID and ended up planning the whole thing in 4 weeks. Kris and Glenn were very accommodating and it was an amazing event for us! Awesome place for pictures ...
as well!
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2020
Thank you Henry! We are so happy Rachel and you had a wonderful wedding day!
Reviewed On 9/29/2020 by Jill M
The Gardens of Castle Rock was the perfect venue for our wedding. We had to reschedule our wedding multiple times due to covid and they were so helpful during that process. We didn't nail anything down until two weeks before our wedding (becaus...
e of covid) and yet they somehow managed to pull it all together for us in such a short period of time. The grounds were absolutely beautiful with great spots for pictures. We are so grateful that we found the Gardens of Castle Rock.
Response from the Vendor on 09/29/2020
Thank you so much Jill! It was our pleasure to help you and Luke have the most amazing wedding day at The Gardens.
Reviewed On 9/22/2020 by Chelsea E
We are so happy with our wedding at the Gardens of Castle Rock! I knew as we were walking to the car after the tour that this would be the place where we'd become husband and wife. We booked in November 2019 and it really worked out we already ...
had an outdoor venue for 2020. As we restarted planning our wedding after it looked like we'd be able to have an outdoor wedding with under 250 people, Glenn and Kris were amazing to work with, very responsive and transparent. While we of course had to make some adjustments due to COVID, it finally felt like we were back in control of the wedding. During and after the wedding we got a ton of compliments on the venue and some of our friends are even looking at having their wedding at the Gardens. Everyone said it was beautiful and that they liked there was "separate" spaces (ie so some people could get away from the music/to talk). A lot of the structures on the properly Glenn built himself and they are so beautiful! (See the bar area or bridal suite!) The Gardens also has a ton of beautiful places to have as a backdrop for pictures. While the venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and very little décor is needed because of that, the best part about the Gardens is you can bring in your own alcohol and cater. Anyone who's been looking at other vendors minimums for food and alcohol can see how much money this can save you! (Literally thousands for us) The only downside I can think of is your reception has to end at 11, which I believe is a county or city rule and out of their control.
Response from the Vendor on 09/24/2020
Thank you so much Chelsea for your fantastic review! We absolutely love being a part of your wedding day! We appreciate your kind words.
Reviewed On 9/07/2020 by Taylor S
I loved my venue i will not deny it, it is a gorgeous place. I did have an issue that during a world pandemic (COVID) when we were talking about postponing, instead of working with us like many other vendors offered they stated they would upcha...
rge an additional 2,000 to switch dates to the following year. Also nearly all addtional options other than standard tables were an additional cost on top of their price of $6,800. i didnt like that the area, Lath House, were we had our ceremony was not weeded, they refused to move certain potted plants (didnt go well with our vibe) and the morning of the wedding when we were all getting ready they thought that was a good time to mow, didnt understand that at all (and holy allergies). Alot of things are very nicely done and high-end looking but there are somethings that are not. Also, don't let the pictures fool you this place is gorgeous and offers so very unique settings.
Response from the Vendor on 09/10/2020
We are so happy that you love the venue! Thank you for your feedback. We wish you and Tyler only the best for the future. - Glenn
Reviewed On 9/02/2020 by Maggie P
We had to postpone our June 19th wedding for the health and safety of our family and friends this year. When we tried to coordinate a new date with the Gardens they would only change to next year with a drastic fee increase or a fall wedding da...
te, even though to this day having a large scale wedding with over 250 guests isn’t feasible nor allowed in MN. A beautiful wedding but Covid definitely let us know which vendors were willing to work with couples and which to never recommend. If you do go with gardens make sure you get a force majeure clause added into your contract so that in the event of a pandemic or uncontrollable event you are not liable.
Response from the Vendor on 09/21/2020
Thank you for finally posting in a public forum where we could respond. While we could dive into the weeds and hash out all the details leading up to your event. We are just not going to go there. Simply, we were ready, willing, and able to...
host your event that you did not reschedule or cancel. Best, Glenn
Reviewed On 8/25/2020 by Bridget Z
The Gardens were incredible to work with, especially when trying to figure out how to have a wedding in a pandemic! The venue is beautiful and the people are all incredibly helpful.
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2020
Thank you so much Bridget! We appreciate your feedback!
Reviewed On 8/14/2020 by Stephanie P
The Gardens of Castle Rock was a perfect venue. We loved that we could pick all our own vendors. They were also extremely flexible with all the Covid challenges, and very organized. The venue is so gorgeous already, we didn’t spend money on m...
any extra decorations. And we had so many guests comment on how beautiful it was! They even helped us make sure our double wedding went smoothly (we had two weddings in one day to split up our guest numbers with Covid). Highly recommend this venue. It is very unique, and easy to make your own!
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2020
Thank you Stephanie! Your double wedding was an excellent way to celebrate and maintain social distancing recommendations. We wish you the very best!
Reviewed On 11/06/2019 by Anika W
Beautiful venue with lots of space for outdoor and in-tent gathering. GOCR has lots of natural beauty with very little need for outdoor decor. There are comfortable accommodations in which the wedding party can get ready. We enjoyed the freedom...
to choose your own vendors and make the space our own. Kris & Glenn were very helpful and communicative throughout the planning process. My husband & I were very happy we chose The Gardens of Castle Rock! If you want an outdoor ceremony, this is the place!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Anika! We truly enjoyed hosting you and Christopher's wedding day.
Reviewed On 10/12/2019 by Kris W
Words can't describe how grateful we are to have found The Gardens of Castle Rock venue. We were looking for that rustic outdoor vibe and as soon as we took a tour of this venue, we new it was it. This amazingly beautiful location made all ou...
r dreams come true. Being able to bring in whatever food we wanted along with bringing in all our own alcohol was awesome. Glenn, Michelle, Deb and Kris were beyond amazing to work with. Glen has this sense of what brides are looking for. Here's a few examples: I had been looking for some sort of revealing door/entrance to use at The Gardens and sure enough, I saw that Glenn was building the exact gates I was dreaming of. The second thing was having a harvest table at the reception. Sure enough AGAIN, Glenn was in the shop making the most perfect harvest table. He is so talented and hard working and knows what brides want. The venue needs minimal decorations because it's so beautiful by itself. The landscaping, the different wedding ceremony sites; every bride can find exactly what they are looking for at The Gardens of Castle Rock. I would just like to say how awesome Kris was too. She was very responsive and willing to make our day as perfect as possible. Giving great suggestions and feedback was so helpful. The fire place and wood fire pizza was such a hit as well. I could go on and on and on about what an amazing experience we had but I won't. I will leave it at this, having our wedding at The Gardens of Castle was a dream come true. It was everything we wanted it to be. Thanks so much The Gardens of Castle Rock for making our dream wedding a reality! Much love to the whole crew!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
So glad we were able to assist in making your wedding day dreams come true! Glenn loves to design and create so making the ceremony gate and doors and the king's harvest table was right up his alley!
Reviewed On 8/26/2019 by Megan W
The Gardens of Castle Rock is by far the most beautiful outdoor wedding venue in Minnesota. It's absolutely stunning! Not only are you surrounded by the most gorgeous landscape architecture when you get married at The Gardens, but you're also i...
n the BEST of hands with the owner and his team. Glenn is the hardest working person I've ever known. Our entire evening he was behind the scenes taking additional photos, making sure everything was going well with our vendors and even manning the brick outdoor pizza oven! It's an incredible place.
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Megan! We pride ourselves in making sure every detail is attended to in order for couples to have their Best. Day. Ever.
Reviewed On 7/15/2019 by Diane J
We were married at the Gardens, and we had a picture perfect day! The venue is so incredible, with the various spaces for people to enjoy, and it's such a unique setting. I was worried it would be really hot in the tent because we got married...
in June, but the airflow was perfect. It was just an amazing time, and I cannot recommend it enough!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Diane! Your day was absolutely perfect! So glad The Gardens could help make it so memorable.
Reviewed On 7/08/2019 by Peter H
We were married there on June 14, 2019. The people who ran it did a fantastic job--we felt prepared, and we had no real issues. If we needed anything they worked with us to make it happen. They worked well with the caterer, DJ, officiant, and o...
ther vendors. The place looked great, as well. We received many compliments on the venue. A couple really nice things were the ability to bring in any caterer and to bring our own alcohol. We had a couple bartender friends serve wine and keg beer that we picked up at Total Wine, which saved us some money.
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Peter! We work hard to help couples have a stress free day. So glad you experienced that at The Gardens.
Reviewed On 4/05/2019 by Allison J
Simply outstanding. The Gardens exceeded all of our expectations - everything went off without a hitch. We absolutely loved the flexibility of the venue and staff. The unique ability to choose your own venue within the site, caterer and all oth...
er vendors allows for a personal touch that can't be matched in many other Minneapolis wedding venues. Glenn and the staff were very impressive, constantly working to make the Gardens the best it can truly be. I stopped counting the amount of compliments we received on our wedding day. Guests consistently told us that this was the best wedding they had been to, they loved the option to choose were to be, at the bar, on the dance floor, or simply wandering the grounds. They were so impressed with the masonry and landscape architecture, and most importantly with the staff itself. My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're looking for the perfect outdoor wedding venue, honestly look no further! You will not find a better outdoor venue with a better value, I guarantee it! Thank you to everyone at the Gardens for making our special day just that!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Allison! The ability to have the wedding and reception all in one spot is awesome. With over 13-acres for guests to enjoy The Gardens prides its in the ability to make each individual couples wedding day dreams come true.
Reviewed On 3/21/2019 by Maren J
My husband and I were married in the Lath House this past summer and it was everything we could have dreamed our wedding day to be and more. The entire planning process was a breeze as the Garden's staff was ALWAYS willing to answer questions a...
nd help in any way that they could. We loved the ability to bring our own vendors in especially when it came to the catering of food and beverage. We wanted a casual backyard BBQ feel to our wedding. A place where our guests felt like they were there to relax and enjoy celebrating with friends and family. There was SO much space on the property for all of our guests and especially their kids to explore and enjoy the beautiful grounds of The Gardens. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for an outdoor wedding venue!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Maren! What an amazing day for you and Nick! With a casual and fun vibe, guests were able to relax and celebrate the beginning of your new life as husband and wife.
Reviewed On 2/24/2019 by Shelby N
I highly recommend the Gardens of Castle Rock for anyone looking for an outdoor wedding venue! My husband and I got married there last summer and to this day we still have people telling us how beautiful our wedding and the venue was! The staff...
are friendly, flexible, and accommodating. They worked hard to make sure our wants and needs were met! Thanks again to all the amazing staff at the Gardens of Castle Rock!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
You're very welcome Shelby! Your day was one for the record book here at The Gardens. Breathtaking!
Reviewed On 2/04/2019 by Alivia M
My husband and I spent ages looking for an outdoor setting to have our ceremony and reception at. My husband drove by here, and told me I needed to check it out. It is absolutely beautiful - and not only that - the owner and other workers her...
e are outstandingly helpful. They give advice, help set up the morning of the wedding, and direct people as well. There was no need for a wedding planner with Kris, Glenn, and Deb to help us. Such a fantastic, place and would never have dreamed of anything better!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Alivia! So glad you enjoyed the beauty of The Gardens and appreciated the staff. We love helping couples have the Best. Day. Ever.
Reviewed On 1/21/2019 by Amanda M
Kris, Glenn Michelle and Deb are an incredible team, transparent, flexible and complete pros at weddings. They made sure I had every detail accounted for throughout the whole process and were super accommodating as I was planning from out of st...
ate! When it comes to the venue, Glenn has really designed a gorgeous environment to celebrate! So many unique touches, my guests were filled with compliments! And the new bridal suite- THE BEST! I was so relaxed the morning of my wedding just sitting by the fire with my wedding party, it was a dream. Also, I had a late fall wedding with highs in the mid 40s, but Kris and staff made sure the tent was perfectly heated! I could go on but really just writing this review to say, this venue is a total steal, do not pass on this incredible spot!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Amanda! You're right! Glenn loves to design and create amazing pieces to The Gardens. Glad you were cozy and comfortable on your day! We care not only about the couple's comfort, but every single guest too.
Reviewed On 11/15/2018 by Kara M
Glenn, Michelle, Kris, Deb, and the rest of the team at the GARDENS of Castle Rock are incredible to work with! Not only did I receive emails at critical planning times but they also sat down with me multiple times to discuss timelines and layo...
uts and ensured that our day would be a success. On the wedding day itself, they were able to go with the flow on last minute changes (like moving the bar into the tent because of temperature and SNOW) and were around for any questions that arose throughout the day. I am so grateful for everything they did and so thankful that we chose them as our venue!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Kara! As an outdoor venue in Minnesota we understand the importance of flexibility. So happy we were able to help make your wedding day amazing!
Reviewed On 11/09/2018 by Devin H
We had an absolutely incredible experience with The Gardens of Castle Rock. As soon as we met with Glenn for our walkthrough we knew it was perfect for us. We absolutely loved the welcoming environment encouraging personalization and expression...
. Our wedding was 10.6.2018, and it was more ideal than we could have imagined. The whole staff was wonderful to work with, the grounds are beautiful, and we loved the flexibility of being able to customize our food, decor, etc. I am still getting compliments on the great venue. Thank so so much <3
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Ahhh, thanks Devin! We strive to create a welcoming environment where couples can create an event where their personality shines threw. Your day was no exception. Such fun and thoughtful decor!
Reviewed On 10/16/2018 by Kari W
We LOVED having our wedding at the Gardens of Castle Rock. We knew we wanted to have it there right away when we toured, and we were not disappointed. It has every amenity you need, including a gorgeous new temperature controlled bridal cottage...
for getting ready, beautiful grounds and gardens, a temperature controlled room for setting up/food, beautiful ceremony sites (we had ours in the lathe house, which was great since it was shaded) and a big reception tent which is completely customizable, which was so fun. I loved having the freedom to design the style of the wedding. We had a real hot summer day (95ish), and having an outdoor wedding in that kind of heat is tricky, but we had several ways of cooling off, including AC units in the tent (thanks to the incredible Gardens staff), so it was still an amazing and beautiful and fun day as we'd hoped it would be. The Gardens staff are great - very responsive and have excellent communication, and did so much to make our day go smoothly. We also had a live band in the tent, which was super fun, and the Gardens were very accommodating in that aspect too. We would definitely recommend the Gardens of Castle Rock and were so happy with our big day!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Kari! So glad you loved your wedding day here at The Gardens!
Reviewed On 10/14/2018 by Hilary C
The most magical venue for all weddings! We couldn't have been happier picking this location!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Magical is the perfect word to describe it! Thank you Hilary!!
Reviewed On 10/13/2018 by Tracy M
Our wedding was perfect! From start to finish the staff at the Gardens were always available to answer questions, they were always polite and accommodating. They truly care about every couple that chooses their venue! They keep their property a...
nd their venue looking great and they host wedding fairs/events for the public. Glenn is one of the nicest people I have Interacted with and he and his entire staff act with professionalism and integrity. I would not have wanted our wedding any other way and I am so so glad I chose the Gardens. They are open and accommodating to your wedding wishes and they made it as easy as possible for me and my groom, which made my day run so smoothly. I had nothing to worry about on the day of and I was able to enjoy every moment thanks to their dedication and organization prior to the wedding day. They also help you plan along the way! I wasn’t able to afford a wedding planner but thanks to the organization and planning tools the Gardens provided me with early on, we were able to plan the day EXACTLY how we wanted it. They send reminders along the way to keep you on track. The staff truly loves what they do and it shows! Call them and set up a tour because you will not be disappointed and the beautiful land and ceremony sites allow for a completely customizable gorgeous wedding. Thank you to everyone at the Gardens!!! I had the best day of my life and I so appreciate you all!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Tracy! You're right! We love what we do and are so happy we get to do it with amazing couples like you and Josh.
Reviewed On 10/10/2018 by Dolly N
We have a long History with the Garden's dating back to when it was Switzer's Nursery. That is where my husband started his landscape career at the age of 15. So when my son got engaged and started looking for a wedding venue, we made sure the...
y checked out the Garden's and that is all she wrote. The ceremony was held in The Lath House which my husband help build so that added a special touch to the day! The grounds were Perfect with Lots of room for the kids to run and play, there was a Big area for yard games, the bridal suite was Amazing, the bar and fireplace areas were Gorgeous and the tent with all the decorations was the Stunning topper for the BEST day EVER! THANK YOU to the whole team at the Garden's for helping create a Magical day for our family. We couldn't have asked a more Perfect day!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Dolly! It was a special day for us too!!
Reviewed On 10/05/2018 by Tayler K
Loved the bridal suite, had everything we needed! Cozy grooms cottage, beautiful bar, amazing pizza oven. My hubs and I got married under the lathe house , so beautiful!!! Everything here is amazing, they answered all questions we had, gave us ...
advice, weren’t pushy, and made our day the best!!! THANK YOU
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Taylor! So glad your day was exactly what you wanted.
Reviewed On 9/29/2018 by Lucy B
Thank you so much to the GOCR team who helped us have the best day ever. We loved the Gardens of Castle Rock since the first day we toured and fell in love with it more each time we visited. It was the only venue that we could find that ticked ...
all of our boxes. Affordable, not too far from the cities, only one event per day, beautiful outside ceremony spaces to choose from, large area for lawn games, the ability to pick our own vendors (VonHanson's, Encore Events, MN school of bartending, Midwest Sound, Mark Fierst Photography, FilmStoke) large covered space for dinner, great dance floor, late night woodfire pizza, and shuttle service to nearby hotels. The gardens are pristine and we made sure to utilize all of the grounds and amenities during our wedding day. The ladies got ready in the brand new bridal suite while having mimosas (Bre Perez MUA), we did first look in the woods, ceremony at the promenade, pictures in the lath house, games on out lawn, appetizers and drinks on the patio, photobooth dinner and dancing under the tent! They really allowed us to create our own unique event. Not only is the space perfect but Glenn, Michelle, and Deb are wonderful human beings. They are so personable, accommodating and caring. They really took the time to get to know us and we are very glad to now call them friends. Along with our wedding planner (Lindsay @ Opulent Events), they made sure that our day was perfect- and it was!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thank you Lucy! We loved being part of Marvin and your special day.
Reviewed On 9/26/2018 by Kelly H
Wedding coordinator was very helpful and accommodating. Although when she left the owner and his wife could not have been more disgruntled to have anyone on their property. The wife was very short and snide with everyone, ex: when someone was ...
placing some babies breath on a table she stomped over and said "I better not see any of that in the trash! that must go in compost!" making several onlooking wedding guest uncomfortable. And at the end of the night when 2 people walk through the building to make sure nothing was left behind she yelled, " there's nothing in here, you can go!" The owner decided it was appropriate to make a scene before the wedding ceremony when he did not find acceptable the plan previously discussed between the DJ and coordinator for the officiant to hand off a microphone to a singer. He yelled at 2 teenage girls, " this isn't how we do things!" Venue was not clean from the night before when we arrived for set up. We had to have a spot of vomit cleaned up from the dance floor and fish a pack of cigarettes out of the pond.
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
It's unfortunate the day didn't meet the expectations we wish for all of our couples at The Gardens of Castle Rock. Please accept our apologies. We only wish you and Chris the best for the future!
Reviewed On 9/21/2018 by Liz F
Gorgeous venue!!!! So many compliments on this place!! They went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic day!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thanks so much Liz! So glad you had a fantastic day!
Reviewed On 9/04/2018 by Martha M
I can’t say enough great things about the Gardens of Castle Rock! It is a spectacular venue for all couple’s and their visions for their wedding day. They have various wedding sites where couples can utilize the space and make it their own. Bea...
utiful landscapes, wooden handmade details, a gorgeous stone fireplace, a unique bar overhang, and the newest bridal cottage space are just a few of the many things that make this venue amazing! On top of that, the staff are wonderful, so accommodating, patient, and personable. Definitely take the time to do a walk-thru with Glenn and see how special this place really is! Highly recommend!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Martha for your great review! We truly appreciate it!
Reviewed On 8/13/2018 by Pachia V
We fell in love with this place after attending one of our good friend's wedding there and knew this was what we were searching for. We both wanted an outdoor wedding that felt intimate. We love both the rustic and yet fairy tale vibe that the ...
garden gave. It's such a beautiful place and our guests enjoyed it so much as well. Especially with the photo moments due to the beautiful landscapes! My bridal party and I were able to enjoy the new bridal cottage as well and it was spacious and really nice. Thanks again to The Gardens of Castle Rock and their team!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Pachia! You had such a beautiful wedding with amazing photos. Loved having you and Meng here!
Reviewed On 7/24/2018 by Bidisha B
We were looking for a place that was rustic and rural, yet flexible so we could have a big Indian wedding. This was it, and we are so happy with our experience. Glenn, Kris, Deb and the whole team were the best we could have asked for. Not only...
is the venue super flexible - we weren't tied to their caterer or bar service, which was key for us - but they went totally above and beyond for us. Glenn built us a custom platform for our ceremony, and it was his idea. We can't recommend the venue and the team highly enough. Our wedding was so beautiful, everyone loved the venue, and we are so happy we chose The Gardens!
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Bidisha! You and Brian definitely had one of the most fun weddings we've ever seen. A terrific day!
Reviewed On 6/29/2018 by Amanda Y
Words cannot describe how happy I was after our wedding day ended that I had picked The Gardens of Castle Rock as our venue. When we discovered the location we thought it would be perfect and we weren't wrong. It was an absolutely stunning loca...
tion and the staff we worked with were phenomenal. Each place within the gardens was perfectly set up, the weather was so surreal, the staff was so helpful, happy, and just all around people you want to be there on your special day. I really can't thank them enough.
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Amanda! We are so fortunate we get work with amazing couples, like you and Nate, on the most important day of their lives.
Reviewed On 6/08/2018 by Darla S
This was the only venue we looked at and it was absolutely perfect! We loved that we had the entire property for the day, could bring in our own caterer, could decorate as much or as little as we liked - it's so beautifully landscaped, it prett...
y much decorates itself! The team was great to work with, couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Darla! So glad The Gardens was exactly what you were looking for.
Reviewed On 5/30/2018 by Laine R
As a planner, we want to find a venue that has it all, and Gardens of Castle Rock truly does. Not only does it offer the option of 4 different ceremony locations, but they have a brand new bridal suite which is pure perfection for a wedding par...
ty that needs a location for hair and makeup. It eases the stress of travel and time constraints. Included in rental is a large tent with tables and chairs that are really nice as is. No need to rent linens, focus on some flowers to compliments the gardens and your food and beverage. The grounds are well kept, the staff are really lovely to work with and are on site all day to make sure they are available if any issues arise. If you're a nature person or just dream of a wedding outdoors, this is a wonderful place to check out!
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Laine! You're right! The Gardens' has so much natural beauty, little additional decor is needed.
Reviewed On 11/16/2017 by shanna v
The Gardens of Castle Rock is a beautiful venue with so many different stages for guests to enjoy. I personally LOVED that they are open to catering as long as the caterer is licensed. Coming from a traditional Asian family being able to have...
traditional dishes is important for our guests so I'm glad their policy was open to catering. Aside from the music level needing to be kept at a certain volume, the staff were very helpful and upfront about costs and even referrals. They were also very accommodating with my requests and made for a very easy and smooth process. I would definitely recommend as an affordable outdoor venue. It's beautiful and inviting for any type of wedding and isn't too far from the Twin Cities.
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thanks Shanna! We love that our open catering policy allows for couples to choose cuisine that reflects their personal style and event vibe.
Reviewed On 11/06/2017 by Sierra D
The Gardens of Castle Rock was absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Glenn & Michelle did a great job of making our day special and working with us every step of the way. Our guests had endless compliments about the venue and the ...
space. We would highly recommend this venue. Very affordable and a magical place!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thanks Sierra! The magic came from Taren and your awesome day!
Reviewed On 10/29/2017 by Rhonda L
My son and new daughter-in-law were married at The Gardens of Castle Rock on October 21st. Although the forecast for the day was rain, Kris and Glenn worked with us to ensure we would be prepared for either rain (inside the tent) or sunshine (...
in the beautiful Lath House) depending on the weather for the day. The day started out with rain and overcast skies and it was looking like the tent might be used, but the rain stopped and they quickly set up the beautiful wooden benches (handmade by Glenn) in the Lath House. Then the sun came out and the location was the most perfect wedding anyone could ask for with all of the beautiful landscaping and fall colors. Kris, Glenn, Deb, and Michelle were all so awesome to work with right from the beginning to the end, including making pizza in the word burning pizza oven. We loved that we could bring in our own vendors for "BBQ, Booze, and Bad Dance Moves". This is our third child to get married, and I would highly recommend The Gardens of Castle Rock to anyone choosing a wedding venue - the best one yet!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thanks Rhonda! So glad we could help you, the couple and all your guests have a terrific day at The Gardens!
Reviewed On 10/20/2017 by Caitie B
The Gardens of Castle Rock is everything it advertises! Beautiful venue, flexible choices, laid back and accommodating staff! We were married on a rainy day, and the staff were truly accommodating and worked with us last minute to make changes ...
based on the weather. We had a break in the rain and were able to hold the ceremony outside as we dreamed of. They took away the stressful situation for us and made it a beautiful day! We had so many compliments on the gorgeous venue and fun/comfortable atmosphere.
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thanks Caitie! So glad we could help you make your dream come true!
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Ashley R
We had an amazing experience at The Gardens. Although it rained the majority of our wedding day, Glen and Michelle were there to help make everything perfect. They were always around to make changes and answer any of our questions. I highly rec...
ommend this venue due to the gorgeous landscaping and the amazing staff!
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Ashley! We love what we do!!!
Reviewed On 10/13/2017 by Julia K
You literally couldn't ask for a better venue and better people running it. Glenn puts his heart into this place and it shows. We got married last Saturday and everything was so perfect; our guests couldn't stop raving about the venue. The ve...
nue is perfect for making your day exactly what YOU want- it is totally versatile and you can bring in everything yourself, no preferred vendors are required. I will say though, if you select this venue having a day of wedding coordinator is in your best interest! We couldn't have done it without Melody Hall (events by melody). It made everything so much smoother to have her team setting up, decorating, tearing down, etc. so that the task didn't fall on a friend or family member.
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Julia! Your day was beautiful! You're right professional day-of coordinators make all the difference and you had a top-notch one - Melody Hall with Events By Melody.
Reviewed On 10/08/2017 by Erika C
Glenn and his team and GCR really made our vision of our day come together. Glenn and his staff not only will help with setting up your tables and chairs, but will help with other small details. They even had some suggestions to help with dec...
or and other items I wanted to incorporate, but didn't know where to put them. We HIGHLY suggest a wedding panner to help with your special day. Our wedding coordinator, Dana Allison(Keyed up events), really took the time to get to know us months before the wedding, which helped even more. There would have been NO time for my groom and I to help with set up that morning. You are the only ones on site - they do not hold any other events that day. We used pretty much the whole place! Our ceremony was timeless in the woods. They set up pew benches for our 175 guests. Then we moved to the cocktail hour near the bar where we had an acoustic guitarist playing. The venue allowed us to have a food truck as our caterer. But you can really choose any vendor you want for dinner/food service. We utilized the grape leaf covered "lath house" as our dining area. You will need to provide linens for the 60" and 30" round tables. They have 8' long cedar tables that do not need linens. Our photo booth set up on the lawn. The dance party was under the large tent (that stays there all year). Jason with JPS entertainment, who helped with our music during the ceremony, dinner, dance, and not to mention the speakers he brought to put out sound for the Illumination fire troupe! We had an epic fire performance on the grand promenade with a special guest appearance from me - the bride - with my light up LED hula hoops! Last song has got to be done by 11:00. and by 12:00 you and all your decor needs to be out of there. No cars can be left overnight. You will also have to hire an on site Sheriff to be there if you are serving alcohol. The Sheriff was pretty cool, and kept to himself. Charnel Timms photography.
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
A million thank you's Erika! Kyle and your wedding was epic!
Reviewed On 9/10/2017 by Laurie K
We had an AMAZING experience with The Gardens of Castle Rock for our wedding. In addition to having 4 ceremony spaces to choose from, they also have a wonderful, large tent to hold your reception. The grounds were beautiful and Glenn and his te...
am were so friendly and helpful throughout the whole planning process. I highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Laurie! So happy your day at The Gardens AMAZING!
Reviewed On 8/02/2017 by Josh C
Glenn and the team at GCR made my wife and I's day perfect this past June. The venue speaks for itself and doesn't need much decorating. All of our guests (and us) loved that we could hold both ceremony and reception at the same venue, and stil...
l have the room to spread out, with 300 guests in attendance. From planning to cleanup, the staff were there with us the whole way. We had the opportunity with GCR to utilize 5-6 different ceremony/reception combinations, as well as use our own catering and bar service. Glenn's knowledge and vision in weddings is a great asset, and this is not a site that nickels-and-dimes you for everything. Additionally, the location allows easy access from 3 different cities' hotels....all in all there are a lot of stressful factors you can make less stressful with using this venue. If you're looking for a Minnesota outside venue, that is NOT a barn, but has the elegance of an event center, this is well worth a visit. Thank you Glenn, Michelle, Ann, Kris, and Deb!!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Josh! We loved being able to be part of Cass and your day!
Reviewed On 7/07/2017 by Stephanie N
The most beautiful venue I ever came across! My Friday night wedding was an absolute dream come true. Glenn, Michelle, Deb, and team were so amazing and helpful with any questions I had and always instilled a sense of calmness in me. The entire...
grounds are breathtaking, but my favorite is the Lath House where we had our ceremony, and the new covered bar with fireplace area. The lights around everything give off the perfect ambiance. I loved being able to bring in my own vendors so that I could really tailor the day to exactly what I wanted! You will not regret choosing this venue - I promise!
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thanks Stephanie! Night weddings with all the venue's lights are so beautiful!
Reviewed On 6/15/2017 by Samantha H
We could not have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding on June 10. In terms of the beauty of the venue, it truly speaks for itself. You don't need much more detail or decor to execute a gorgeous event in this space. The Gardens is an ...
incredible space and the energy of the venue is peaceful, loving, and calm. Glen and Michelle are professional and kind, and they were easy to communicate with. They allowed us to incorporate the details into our day which made our wedding unique to us. They were present throughout the event to answer questions and cater to what we needed. The little details that matter so much were also on point: clean bathrooms, the grounds are intuitive to navigate, the vendors had space to move and get their work done. What we loved must about the venue is that we were able to customize our party to our style with vendors we chose. I LOVE that Glen and Michelle choose to do business in that way. 100% recommend The Gardens. We are very happy. Thank you to the whole team at The Gardens. Your kindness radiates and that's what matters.
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Samantha! We're so happy The Gardens was the perfect place for your "I Do's!"
Reviewed On 11/04/2016 by Steph T
Garden's was absolutely perfect for our wedding in August!! They were there to help with everything at any time. We loved the whole venue and everything that came with it. Glen and Michelle did an amazing job! We loved how you can pick your own...
food and drinks services, and able to set up however you want! Although it rained minutes before our outdoor ceremony, they were right there to help move chairs and things around to accommodate what we wanted to do at that moment! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone!:)
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Steph! Glad The Gardens could help you make your dream day a reality.
Reviewed On 10/05/2016 by Teri F
What an AMAZING experience at The Gardens of Castle Rock! Every spot on the property is picture worthy and is so beautiful! We had a smaller wedding so we asked if we could get married in front of the stone brick fireplace which wasn't even an ...
option on their website and Glen was so accommodating and said yes of course! It was absolutely perfect and I would recommend this place to ANYONE and EVERYONE getting married!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank Teri! In front of the stone fireplace was a lovely spot for your wedding. So happy we could be a party of it!
Reviewed On 8/22/2016 by Brittany H
I knew I wanted my wedding to be held at the Gardens of Castle Rock before I was even engaged; I went on to hire them the day after our engagement! The Gardens had everything I was looking for in a venue: ability to bring in the caterer of ou...
r choosing, an outdoor ceremony location (they have four different ones you can choose from!), a tented reception, a big lawn for playing games, and a fireplace and patio for guests to mingle around. Literally perfect! Even the smallest things make a difference: the tent is over pavers, not grass. Food can be set up in the main building to keep everything temperature controlled. Plus, they have a late night pizza oven! Not to mention, the Gardens are absolutely GORGEOUS. Glenn, Michelle and their team have put so much work into making the space wonderful. They go out of their way to make your day perfect, whether it's directing parking or setting up tables, they're always there to help and answer your questions! On the evening of our wedding, I remember standing there with my new husband thinking about how perfect everything is. It wouldn't have been the same at any other venue. I hired them right away for a reason!
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Brittany! Glad you day was everything you envisioned!
Reviewed On 7/22/2016 by Knottie1467048245
I am so happy with our choice to have our ceremony and reception at the Gardens of Castle Rock! I can't even count how many compliments I got from guests on the venue. It is absolutely beautiful and it is so nice to have everything all in one...
place. Glenn and his team are willing to help make the day everything you dreamed of. There are a lot of great options for pictures, different ceremony sites, etc. We wanted a space where our guests could play yard games, talk, dance, sit, etc. They have different seating areas for guests which made it comfortable and relaxed vs. everyone feeling like they had to stay seated at the banquet tables. A few things to know. They have recently done some construction and it's amazing. There are great bathrooms and a new bar area. We used the bridal cottage for a "kids" space as we have 3 kids (ages 5,6,7) and they loved it! We had blankets and pillows and activities for them, it was perfect for the day. It would be able to be used for the bride or groom to get ready as well. I got ready in the main building where they had a few tables and chairs set up for us (after I asked). It's also nice that you can bring in your own alcohol and use whatever caterer you'd like. It truly made the day personal and exactly how we wanted it. I could not be happier with our decision to celebrate our day at the Gardens of Castle Rock. I would highly recommend anyone to use this venue.
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you so much! So glad The Gardens was the perfect spot for your wedding day!
Reviewed On 6/04/2015 by Laura P
We can't thank The Gardens of Castle Rock enough! Our day turned out beautiful due to all the hard work Glenn and his team did. All of our guests loved the patio, fireplace and especially the late night pizza out of the brick oven!! GORGEOUS VE...
NUE!
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2020
Thank you Laura! Glad you and your guests loved the patio, fireplace and pizza oven, one of our faves too!

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26601 Chippendale Ave, Northfield, MN
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Glenn Switzer
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As a landscape designer, Glenn has meticulously designed The Gardens of Castle Rock to be an inviting natural environment full of unique handcrafted structures and planned green spaces. No faux here! Blending traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, Glenn’s love of design comes alive in the natural environment of The Gardens. A lover of a good party with over 700 weddings under his belt, Glenn understands what it takes to make your wedding a truly unique event.

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