Venues
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Creekside Tent
Chankaska Creekside is a stunning reception venue that is lined with matures trees and a winding creek. It features a 40 x 80 tent with cathedral windows and 20-foot vaulted ceilings. Dance the night away under the romantic lighting or find yourself sitting by a crackling fire. Use the additional outdoor area for lawn games, cocktail hour, or a casual social space throughout the evening. It can be cooled depending on the season and can accommodate approximately 225 guests for seated events.
Event Center
As you walk into the Chankaska Event Center the chandeliers are sure to make a statement while they highlight exposed wooden beams that are also complemented by natural lighting. The outdoor patio overlooking the vineyard, private fire area, and exclusive lounge tie this whole reception site together. Additional features of the Event Center include a bridal suite and grooms suite for all your wedding day needs. Enjoy this versatile space all year long with up to 350 guests.
Reception venues
Ceremony venues
Forest
Guests will be delighted when crossing one of the two beautiful bridges to this two-tiered, picturesque site that offers an open-air, intimate venue for ceremonies. Beautiful stone steps and a wooden arch highlight the area.
Court
This beautiful ceremony site is outlined with mature birch trees and colorful wildflowers. This site is also home to our famous oak tree. Any way your guests are seated they will love the view!
Creekside
This premier ceremony space is located on the right bank of Chankaska Creek and is set in a natural canopy of trees. Walk down the aisle and say your “I Do’s” under a beautiful wooden arch listening to the babbling creek
pricing
Rental includes both your Ceremony & Reception -
Fridays & Sundays: $7,000
Saturdays: $8,000
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Fridays & Sundays: $4,000
Saturdays: $4,500
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Fridays & Sundays: $12,000
Saturdays: $13,000
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$2,500
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La Crescent Suite & Marquette Suite located inside of Event Center and included within the rental
Additional options:
Barrel Room: $500
Winemaker’s House: $500
Availability based on venue rental and time of year
Testimonials
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Lexi & Jimmy
Getting married at Chankaska was a dream come true! Not only is it the most beautiful venue, but Chankaska also has the best team to work with! From the time we met Cynthia and her team, we knew we were in good hands and didn't have to stress or worry one bit throughout the wedding planning process and definitely not on our wedding day. From beginning to end, the team was amazing! The planning process was seamless and easy. The team was very organized, provided insight/advice when asked, and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and went exactly as planned, thanks to Cynthia and her incredible team! Cynthia and her team truly cared about Jimmy and I and ensured our special day went perfectly and lived out our dream wedding day! We could not have asked for anything better! Best day ever!
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Megan & Alex
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.
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Ashley & Richard
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 and 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!
