Our Story at The Barn On South ridge
A ridge-top orchard, a family tradition and a place to begin.
Before it was The Barn On South Ridge, this land was known as Old Hickory Orchards. Today, it’s still an orchard and it’s also a wedding venue we’re proud to share with couples who want real scenery, a warm welcome, and a celebration that feels unmistakably them.
The Setting
A Scenic Wedding Venue in La Crescent, Minnesota
If you’ve been searching for a wedding venue in La Crescent, Minnesota that feels both scenic and grounded, you’ll understand the appeal the moment you arrive. The barn sits atop South Ridge, surrounded by orchard rows and framed by the bluffs that make this area unforgettable.
Couples often tell us the view is what they remember first: not just pretty, but expansive. The kind of backdrop that elevates a ceremony without needing much else. And because the orchard changes with the seasons, every wedding here has its own texture: spring blossoms, summer greens, and fall color that feels straight out of a magazine spread.
The Family Behind The Barn
The Barn On South Ridge is owned and operated by the Sandvik family. Our history in the area goes back decades, including ties to Old Hickory Orchards on the north end of town (where Apple Blossom Park and new development sit today).
What matters most isn’t the timeline, it’s the intention. We care about this place, and we care about how your day feels inside it. That’s why we keep communication clear, offer practical support throughout the planning process, and stay involved so the experience feels smooth and personal.
Owned & Operated by the Sandvik Family
What Makes a Great Wedding Venue
If you’re exploring Minnesota barn wedding venues or an orchard wedding venue with a view, we’d love to show you around and help you picture what’s possible here.
A layout that supports both ceremony and reception moments
Space for guests to move comfortably, indoors and outdoors
A modern-rustic style that photographs beautifully
A team that responds, follows through, and helps you feel confident
A beautiful location matters, but so does how your wedding day flows. At The Barn On South Ridge, we focus on the things that help couples actually enjoy their wedding:
"The Barn on South Ridge provides what every wedding couple wants for their special day; an accommodative and beautiful venue with the friendliest of owners."
"The logistics leading up to the wedding day can be overwhelming, but the support of The Barn on South Ridge took some of that weight away."
"The communication and hands on nature throughout the entire process made our experience more enjoyable than we could have imagined."
"It poured on our wedding day right before the ceremony, the Sandvik's shuttled our guests from the parking lot to the pavilion where our ceremony was. They just took it in their own hands! "
"Visually, you can't beat it. A gorgeous barn, apple trees, and a beautiful valley - seems like a no brainer."
What Our Couples Are Saying
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Location
7442 County Road 25
La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Hours
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
(Central Time)
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