Southern Minnesota's Rustic-Elegant Barn Venue
300+ guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Patrick & Tammy Winter
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Red Barn Farm of Northfield is a family-run wedding venue located in the beautiful college and river town of Northfield, Minnesota. The 10-acre property has a wine vineyard, 2 horses, free-range "happy" chickens and million dollar views.
The newly constructed, "rustic-elegant" barn, features:
* 2 handicap accessible, 3-stall restrooms w/cement trough sinks
* 2 lofts, each featuring a wedding party suite, with a sliding, privacy barn door
* Premier lighting which fills the space with warmth
* Comfort, with in-floor heat and air conditioning
* Custom-made tables and wooden chairs (included)
* A large indoor bar including a roll-up, mini garage door to access one of the barn's patios
The ceremony site is set against the wine vineyard with gorgeous views of the fields as far as the eye can see. The ceremony arches are made from 100+ year-old beams and compliment the limestone patio and wooden bench seating. The grassy aisle is a perfect walkway.
Several patios are on the property; one being the roof-top patio which is a wonderful space to hold social hour. The patio has several of tables & chairs, set under sparkling string lighting and an attached deck is a perfect space for photo opportunities and holds several high-top tables.
The terrace patio has a relaxed vibe with wooden picnic tables; it overlooks the horses and the chickens. Guests use it as they play yard games or to take a break as they walk the grounds after dinner.
Near the barn is a stamped concert patio which is set up for socializing and fun! It includes a bon fire pit (wood and maintenance is included) with wicker chairs, benches and table & chair sets. It screams "S'mores please!"
There are several high-top wine barrel tables set around the barn providing more spaces to gather. We provide a set of yard games for you and your guests to enjoy. On a side note, we host weekly wood-fired pizza nights from Spring-Fall; this is a wonderful way for us to see couples again (and sometimes growing families!) and for couples to re-visit and re-live wonderful memories.
We are a family-run business and pride ourselves in being there for you and to do all we are able to do, to assist in making "your" perfect wedding, a reality.
The Winter Family
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Oct.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Garden
Trees
Vineyard & Winery
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Patrick & Tammy Winter
Owner
We both grew up in the midwest with gardening, cooking & hosting gatherings being part of our lives. For us, those are ways of expressing love and caring. Being able to incorporate some these elements into our wedding business is amazing!
Our farm, which was founded in 1883, held dairy cows, hogs and large crop farming. Since 2011, we have been operating this family-run business as a wedding venue. We have been blessed with the opportunity to share our farm during such a special day in people's lives!
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.014 reviews
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The Red Barn Farm is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The venue is described as beautiful, idyllic, and magical, with a cozy and spacious barn. The owners, Tammy and Patrick, are praised for their responsiveness, professionalism, and helpfulness. Guests were impressed with the setting and beauty of the venue, and the staff took care of everything. The farm offers multiple spaces for guests to enjoy, and reviewers appreciated the option to revisit the venue for pizza nights. Overall, the Red Barn Farm provides a perfect and incredible wedding experience.- Top reviews
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Taylor E
2.0
8/22/2023
My husband and I had our wedding here earlier this summer and I think all couples who are getting married here or are contemplating it should be aware of what they are getting into. The owners come across amazing during your tour and the days leading up to your wedding - prior to the day of, the venue was the one vendor i wasn't worried about. How wrong this assumption was. The day of our wedding arrived and the owners were consistently rude to us from the moment we stepped on the property prior to any guests even arriving. They were rude to the brides parents, the grooms parents, and our guests. They harassed guests all night following them around on their golf cart and yelling at them for this or that. We had over 15 different people reach out to me or my husband in the following days of our wedding letting us know how poorly they were treated by the venue owners. Yes, I did hear some rules were broken and I politely reminded those people of that but there is a way to address problems and rules and I felt this was poorly handled. On top of this every vendor I had that was not one of the venues required vendors came to me the following day to also inform me how poorly they were treated by the venue owners. They made an already stressful day incredibly more stressful and emotionally taxing.
I understand this venue is at their home but with the astronomical prices they charge and the false air of caring they give off I was very disappointed with the atmosphere they created for my husband and I, our family, and our friends. No one wants to hear about how their guests were harassed or how poorly their vendors were treated (condescending, talked down to were a few of the descriptions we received.) And for how much money we spent a simple hello hope your day is beautiful at the beginning of the day would be nice rather than jumping in and telling us all the things we were doing wrong. I feel that other weddings should be aware of this if debating on booking here or maybe this was a fluke situation either way I felt the need to share our experience. The venue itself is beautiful, the required food and bar service were fantastic it was the owners that were problematic for us at least.
Vendor response 08/23/2023
We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to spend such an important day with so many c...
ouples. As you can imagine, no celebration is ever the same. It was mentioned how pleased the couple was with the tour of the facility and the help they received leading up to the wedding, that the day-of, the venue was beautiful, and that the food and bar service was fantastic; that is always great to hear.
All venues have rules, i.e., where you can smoke (designated smoking areas) and that you cannot bring your own coolers/drinks and drink in the parking lot, and if there is hazardous clean up involved (vomit), part of the damage deposit will be kept.
Unfortunately, the rules were disregarded and they took offense to being reminded. We wish them the best in the future and look forward to the next celebration.
Sincerely, Tammy & Patrick
Ellie F
5.0
8/10/2023
We got married at the end of July and the Red Barn Farm was an awesome venue. Everything is so beautiful! Our guests loved having multiple spaces to hang out, and the barn itself is spacious. Our ceremony site was beautiful and backs up to the cocktail hour bar which was super convenient for a reception line. Tammy and Patrick were both super responsive and experienced, so they know all the pro tips to make everything go smoothly. Really couldn’t recommend more, it was such a perfect experience. Plus you can revisit your venue for pizza!!
Vendor response 08/22/2023
Ellie, it was a pleasure to have been a part of your special day and we appreciate you tak...
ing the time to describe your experience. We look forward to seeing you at future pizza nights and wish you a bright and happy life together!
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Peggy w
5.0
11/01/2021
The Red Barn Farm was an idyllic setting for our son and daughter in laws wedding. We looked at ten different barn venues across the Twin Cities and this was perfect for our Mid-October wedding. It has a gorgeous, cozy vibe and we moved throughout the venue over the course of the ceremony, social hour and celebration. The owners, Tammy and Patrick are responsive, professional, patient and a dream team to work with on such an important day. Our guests were so impressed with the setting and beauty of the venue. Red Barn Farm can best be thought of as the Disney World of Barn weddings! This is clearly the most magical place for a ceremony and celebration.
Morgan C
5.0
10/28/2021
Tammy and Patrick are so great and the venue couldn’t have been prettier. Ceremony site was setup perfectly, they offered a golf cart for those struggling to walk to and from the ceremony to the reception and the barn is beautiful. They took care of everything and had recommendations for anything we could have wanted to ask about. This is a wonderful venue - we plan on coming back for pizza nights to keep in touch with the venue over the years!
Shelbie P
5.0
10/27/2021
Our experience with the Red Barn was wonderful! They are so responsive and helpful. The site is beautiful and was one of the top compliments we got about our wedding day. We can't wait to come back for pizza nights! Tammy, Patrick, and the staff are amazing.
Vendor response 10/27/2021
Thank you for your kind words Shelbie! We look forward to seeing you and Joseph at the fa...
rm, year after year to enjoy some pizza and relive the wonderful day you celebrated here. Tammy & Patrick
Katie H
5.0
8/30/2021
After eating at Red Barn pizza nights for years, I was so excited to get to have my wedding there! Their new space is absolutely gorgeous, and our guests really enjoyed being able to explore the property, roast s'mores around the bonfire, and enjoy the outdoors when they were taking a break from dancing. There was truly something for everyone! Tammy and Patrick are helpful, thoughtful, and communicative. I would highly recommend Red Barn Farm to any couple!
Vendor response 08/30/2021
Cheers to you Katie and Charlie! It was so special that you chose our barn for the start ...
of your lives together. Knowing your family made it extra special! You two are so full of fun and energy and we see only success and adventure coming your way. We wish you all good things and hope that our paths cross again in the future. Tammy & Patrick
Kendall R
5.0
8/04/2021
Every part of our experience with the Red Barn Farm was incredible. The farm was one of our first dates many years ago and a place we continue to visit each year. We knew it was special, but to get to know Tammy, Patrick, and the staff on a more personal level was so nice. Tammy and Patrick are kind, communicative, and fun. They were so supportive and willing to work with us when we had to postpone from July 2020 to July 2021. They were very helpful during our special day - from morning set up through the very end, they were quietly present and available whenever we needed them.
The farm itself is beautiful. Every detail inside of the new, climate controlled barn is perfect. We loved the way the preserved as many pieces of the old barn as possible in the rebuild. The gardens, ceremony site options, vineyard, horses and chickens, bonfire pit, and other fun areas on the grounds ensured that there was something for everyone throughout the night.
We are extremely happy with our experience with the Red Barn Farm. We can’t wait to return each year near our anniversary for pizza nights. Thank you, Tammy and Patrick!
Vendor response 08/30/2021
Kendall and John, you are AMAZING! We feel like we have known you for longer than we have...
and every time you wrote or spoke, it was so genuine and kind. It was a great honor that you celebrated your marriage here and know that you are a part of this farm and family. We look forward to seeing you again! Tammy & Patrick
Devon D
5.0
2/28/2021
absolutely amazing and stunning! This beautiful venue is stunning and has a ton of space to spread out which made for some amazing photos! The inside is just as pretty as the outside and we got a ton of compliments throughout the night. Pat and Tammy are the venue owners and are so great to work with! They kept us up to date on all of the COVID rules and how it would impact our wedding. Could not recommend this venue enough!
Vendor response 08/30/2021
Thank you for your kind words Devon! We truly enjoyed your and Colton's celebration; you ...
will always have a special spot in our hearts. We are so fortunate to be able to see you again (and again!) when you visit for pizza nights. Tammy & Patrick
Krista P
5.0
10/05/2020
When we toured RBF back in April 2019, it was just a slab of concrete and some studs, so it has been so exciting to watch the barn come together. Tammy and Patrick thought of everything when designing the new barn, and I mean everything! Their property is absolutely gorgeous, and provided a ton of room for guests to spread out which was a huge bonus, as well as endless places to take stunning photos. Tammy and Patrick were a great resource throughout the uncertainty of COVID wedding planning and I am so glad we chose Red Barn Farm as our venue!
Vendor response 10/05/2020
Thank you Krista, it was a pleasure to have been involved with your and Adam's wedding cel...
ebration; we really appreciate your patience during the pandemic. Your family and friends were wonderful and so kind. We hope to see you back each year for reminiscing and enjoying some pizza!
Sincerely, Tammy & Patrick
Jack Y
5.0
1/01/2019
We had a great experience having our wedding at Red Barn Farm! Tammy and Patrick worked hard to accommodate our needs and made our day incredibly memorable. The food was delicious, particularly the pizza, and our guests enjoyed wandering around the grounds during the cocktail hour and reception. We would recommend getting the bonfire add-on for the reception—it was a nice touch. We got compliments from our guests for weeks afterward; people had a really great time here. We highly recommend the venue and really enjoyed working with Tammy and Patrick!
Vendor response 01/02/2019
Thank you for your kind review Jack! You are an amazing bunch who we really enjoyed getti...
ng to know and hope to see each year at the farm for pizza reunions. Warmly, Tammy & Patrick
Heather S
5.0
10/20/2018
We got married at the Red Barn Farm in May 2018 and had the best experience! It is the perfect one-stop shop for a lovely outdoor wedding and reception venue. We were married on-site using the beautiful furniture they had available and had the reception in the barn, which is so lovely that simple decorations were all that were really needed. The food is incredible - all made and mostly grown on-site. Our guests still rave about the pizza! Tammy and Patrick were incredibly kind and helpful throughout the planning process (especially critical as we were planning from the East Coast!)as well as on the day-of. They pointed us to local vendors and were immensely accommodating to any requests or questions we had. The only challenge we had was the lack of space for getting ready before the wedding. We easily made up for this by renting two hotel rooms in Northfield for the guys and gals to get ready in the morning of the wedding. Overall, we really couldn't have asked for a better venue for our big day and are sure you will feel the same.
Vendor response 01/02/2019
Thank you for your great review! It was, indeed, a memorable day and so wonderful to meet...
so many nice people! You are forever connected and a part of this farm.
Susan B
5.0
10/09/2018
We could not have asked for a more perfect place to get married and have our reception than the Red Barn Farm! We loved every moment of our day!
The food was unbelievable and every one of our guests commented on how delicious the pizza, roasted veggies, and pickled veggies were! They even made us our own special "newlywed" pizza!
Tammy & Patrick were on top of everything leading up to the wedding and throughout the entire day. They were truly amazing.
While we were the last couple to have our wedding in the original barn, I know that the new space will be equally charming, beautiful, and picturesque as it was for our wedding!
Vendor response 01/02/2019
Thank you for nice review! You will always be remembered as a wonderful group and as the ...
"grand finale" celebration in the old barn. We hope to see you this summer!
Jon B
5.0
10/09/2018
Great venue, great food, fantastic staff, in a beautiful midwestern setting in the middle of a prairie in Minnesota. We had our wedding there in June 2018, our family loved the environment and it was very picturesque. It was a very reasonable cost and well below the average national average for a wedding venue.
Vendor response 01/02/2019
Thank you for you kind review Jon! We certainly enjoyed the day and we look forward to se...
eing you this summer for some pizza!
Karin L
5.0
10/02/2018
The Red Barn Pizza Farm was our dream venue. As our families both grew up in farming communities, they felt right at home. There was so much space to wander and explore, and it also still felt cozy. Pat and Tammy Winter are absolutely wonderful! They really listened to our requests, were open to ideas, and guided us through the planning process giving tips and advice along the way. Their staff worked hard to make our day feel seamless, amidst any adjustments here and there. The entire menu was delicious and a great variety of food - really a highlight of the whole day. We can't recommend Red Barn enough. Can't wait to visit next summer and remember our wedding day!
Vendor response 10/09/2018
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We truly enjoyed getting to know you and Erik...
; your family and friends were so kind and enjoyable to be around which made the day a true blessing. We are fortunate that we are able to see you each year (hopefully) to re-live your wedding at the farm while enjoying some pizza!
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