Enjoy exclusive use of the property from Thursday at 7:00am through Sunday at 1:00pm. This gives you room to decorate, rehearse, celebrate, and clean up without feeling rushed.
Our pavilion and barn sit directly on a 100 acre apple orchard with ridge-top views, creating a scenic setting for every part of the day.
+ Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
+ Ceremony
+ Reception
+ Bridal suite
+ Gift opening
Tables and chairs are included for up to 400 guests, plus on-site event staff to support key parts of your event.
+ Overnight parking available (encouraged)
+ Space for camping
+ Insurance provided
+ Freedom to choose your caterer
Celebrate with a wagon ride for the bride, groom, and bridal party.
Includes two bartenders and a cash bar with flexibility to host drinks if you choose. There are no bar minimums and no surprise fees. Please reach out for details about our bar menu options and pricing.
The pavilion can be completely enclosed if needed, helping you stay comfortable in changing conditions.
New, ground-level, permanent restroom facilities, new in 2026.
May - October
$7000
Host a ceremony with orchard and bluff views, celebrate in the barn, move guests comfortably between areas, and use the pavilion as a beautiful option for ceremonies, mingling, and weather-friendly coverage when needed.
This flexibility is a major reason couples searching for a rustic wedding venue with indoor and outdoor options choose The Barn On South Ridge.
You can bring in the vendors you love and style the day your way, while still having key venue pieces ready to go.
+ A stress-reduced setup timeline
+ A better guest experience with clear flow and comfortable gathering spaces
+ Photo friendly moments throughout the property
+ Communication that keeps you informed and confident
The Barn On South Ridge is located at 7442 County Road 25, La Crescent, MN 55947. We’re a great option for couples looking for a wedding venue in La Crescent and Southeast Minnesota, and we’re an easy drive from La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our ridge-top orchard setting offers bluff views and a destination feel without being hard to get to for guests.
Our primary offering is the Apple Blossom Wedding Package (May–October). It includes 4-day venue access (two days prior, your wedding day, and the day following), plus tables, chairs, and lighting. Couples love the extra time for calm setup, a smoother vendor arrival, and a more relaxed wedding weekend experience.
Yes. We offer indoor and outdoor ceremony options so you can plan with flexibility. Many couples choose an outdoor ceremony with orchard views, then transition to a barn reception. We also have pavilion coverage that supports comfort and flow, especially if weather changes.
Capacity depends on your ceremony and reception layout, seating style, and how you want the day to flow. During your tour, we’ll talk through your guest count and walk you through ideal options for ceremony, cocktail time, dinner, and dancing. Touring is the best way to confirm the space fits your guest list comfortably.
We offer free guided venue tours on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 11am (CDT). You’ll tour the orchard, ceremony and reception spaces, and receive details on packages, pricing, and next steps. If those times don’t work, reach out, we can often accommodate another time. Booking a tour is the best next step if you’re considering our orchard wedding venue.
In most cases, yes. Couples love having the flexibility to choose vendors that match their style and budget. During your tour, we’ll share what’s typical for catering, bar service, music, and rentals, plus provide a trusted vendor list. If you already have vendors in mind, mention them when you inquire. We’re happy to help you think through logistics and flow.
"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."