Historic Hope Glen Farm

What Historic Hope Glen Farm does

Historic Hope Glen Farm is a family-owned wedding and event venue operating from a restored pre-Civil War farmstead established in 1860 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, approximately 20 minutes outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul Twin Cities metro area. The venue's core physical asset is a 35'x60' gable-style roof bank barn originally built by William F. McIntosh in the late 1800s with a limestone foundation, tongue-and-groove system beams, and wooden dowels, fully renovated with modern HVAC and insulation. The property also includes a renovated Dining Pavilion (Spring 2022), an outdoor ceremony site with vineyard and 700-acre ravine views, a Bridal Suite, a Groom's Room, a Goat & Chicken Corral, and two signature luxury overnight accommodations: a four-story 1200 square foot Tree House Suite built into a 150-year-old burr white oak (designed by Cary Kimmel of Koinonia Design) and the Corn Crib Cottage. Wedding capacity tops out at 280 guests; corporate open-house events accommodate up to 1500 guests.

The business generates revenue through per-event one-time venue rental fees for weddings and corporate functions, with exclusive catering (A'BriTin Catering) and bartending (Hitch & Sip, MSB Premier Bartending) partnerships capturing food and beverage economics, plus ancillary revenue from standalone Airbnb and treehousefarmlodging.com rentals of the Tree House and Corn Crib Cottage. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year payment plans available. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the company website, in-person tours, and presence on The Knot and WeddingWire marketplaces, targeting mid-market engaged couples in the Twin Cities metro. The company operates with approximately 5 core employees plus seasonal part-time staff active April through October, and is owned by Michael and Paula Bushilla, who have stewarded the property since 2001 with Eryka Wienke serving as Director of Events since 2018. The venue has earned The Knot Best of Weddings awards annually from 2018 through 2021, WeddingWire Couples' Choice awards from 2017 through 2021, The Knot Hall of Fame induction, and TCWEP Best Venue in the Twin Cities (2019).

Name

Historic Hope Glen Farm

Legal name

Hope Glen Farm

Website

https://hopeglenfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Historic Hope Glen Farm is a family-owned wedding and event venue in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, operating a restored 1860 barn with luxury overnight suites, serving mid-market couples and corporate event planners in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Twin Cities metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG), Cabins & Cottages (THAMADAA)

Keywords

• Barn wedding venue
• Wedding venue rentals
• Historic event venue
• Luxury bridal suites
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Cottage Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Wedding Venue Rental: Full-day wedding rentals including ceremony, dinner reception, and dancing in historic barn. Includes honeymoon suite (Tree House or Corn Crib Cottage) with rental.
2. Corporate/Event Venue Rental: Rental fees for corporate picnics, functions, and special occasions. Can host sit-down dinners for 250 guests or open house style events for up to 1500.
3. Exclusive Catering and Bartending Services: Revenue from exclusive catering partner A'Britin Catering and bartending services through Hitch & Sip and MSB Premier Bartending.
4. Luxury Suite Rental (Standalone): Tree House Suite and Corn Crib Cottage available for rental for special occasions through treehousefarmlodging.com and Airbnb.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Historic Hope Glen Farm rents a 1860s-era barn farm property in Cottage Grove, Minnesota as a full-day wedding and event venue. Wedding packages include ceremony space (pasture with vineyard and 700-acre ravine backdrop), cocktail hour, dinner reception in a pavilion, dancing in the restored Civil War-era barn, and an overnight stay in either a four-story Tree House Suite or a Corn Crib Cottage, accommodating up to 280 guests. The venue also hosts corporate and family events for up to 1500 guests and rents its luxury suites on a standalone basis.

Product overview

Historic Hope Glen Farm is a family-owned historic wedding and event venue in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, established in 1860. The venue offers a comprehensive suite of event spaces and luxury accommodations centered around a restored pre-Civil War barn. Core offerings include full-day wedding venue rental with multiple ceremony and reception spaces (Historic Barn, Dining Pavilion, outdoor Ceremony Site with vineyard), corporate event hosting, and luxury overnight accommodations via the Tree House Suite and Corn Crib Cottage. The venue accommodates up to 280 guests and includes amenities such as the Bridal Suite, Groom's Room, Goat & Chicken Corral, and farm animals. Catering and bartending services are provided through exclusive preferred vendors including A'BriTin Catering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Venue Rental Full-day wedding venue rental including outdoor ceremony site, pavilion dinner reception, and historic barn dancing space, plus bridal suite, groom's room, and a honeymoon suite (Tree House Suite or Corn Crib Cottage) for up to 280 guests in the Twin Cities area.
• Corporate Events Venue Rental Rental of the farm venue for corporate picnics, company functions, team building events, awards ceremonies, fundraisers, and training sessions, accommodating sit-down dinners for up to 250 guests or open-house style events for up to 1500 guests.
• Tree House Suite (standalone luxury stay) Standalone overnight rental of the four-story, 1,200-square-foot Tree House Suite built into a 150-year-old burr white oak tree, with four outdoor decks, two fireplaces, full kitchen, jetted jacuzzi tub, rain shower, in-floor radiant heating, Wi-Fi, sound system, and a 40-foot tower with telescope. Available via treehousefarmlodging.com and Airbnb for special occasions and romantic getaways independent of a wedding booking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 280 guest capacity for wedding events
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A'BriTin Catering & HospitalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive catering provider for Hope Glen Farm events. Offers buffet style, formal sit-down dinners, and food stations. Known for colorful food arrangement and professional service.
• Hitch & Sip by A'Britin CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive bartending service providing bartenders and beverages with various packages for wedding receptions.
• MSB Premier BartendingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlternative exclusive bartending option allowing clients to provide their own liquor while MSB provides service and staff.
• Top10 LiquorminorOthersPreferred liquor supplier in Cottage Grove, MN offering discounts on beer and wine, delivery on wedding day, and refunds for unopened products.
• This Little Piggy CateringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred catering vendor offering comfort food options to complement the rustic barn style.
• Apples 2 Apples CateringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred catering vendor partnering with local farms for organic, farm-to-table fresh produce.
• Distinctive CateringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred catering vendor offering fine dining experiences for events.
• Country Inn & Suites Cottage GroveminorOthersPreferred hotel located 2.6 miles from venue with free room blocks and shuttle service available.
• The Confluence HastingsminorOthersPreferred hotel located 5.1 miles from venue in Hastings, MN.
• Koinonia Design (Cary Kimmel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner of the unique Tree House Suite, specifically designed to be built into a 150-year-old burr white oak tree.
• TCWEP (Twin Cities Wedding Entertainment Professionals)minorOthersIndustry association membership (2019, 2020, 2021) providing networking and recognition opportunities in the wedding industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Airbnb: Online marketplace used by Hope Glen Farm to distribute standalone Tree House Suite and Corn Crib Cottage rentals. Functions as a distribution and demand channel for the venue's lodging product rather than a direct competitor.
• The Knot Marketplace: A wedding vendor marketplace where Hope Glen Farm lists as a recognized venue and earns Best of Weddings awards. Acts as a discovery and review platform that materially drives bookings, rather than a competing venue.

Broad incumbents

• The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton: A historic downtown Minneapolis hotel offering extensive wedding and corporate event space as part of a broader lodging portfolio. Comparable as a Minneapolis event venue, but offers urban ballroom/hotel experience rather than rural farm-venue positioning.
• The Depot Minneapolis: A historic Minneapolis hotel and event venue in a restored rail depot offering wedding, corporate, and social event spaces. Comparable historic-venue positioning for weddings and corporate events in the Twin Cities market.
• Hyatt Regency Minneapolis: A large downtown Minneapolis hotel with ballroom and meeting space for weddings and corporate events. Comparable in hosting weddings and corporate events, but operates as a full-service hotel brand rather than a boutique farm venue.

Direct peers

• The Outpost (Barn Wedding Venue): A barn-style wedding and event venue in the Minnesota region offering rustic, single-location ceremonies and receptions. Directly comparable boutique wedding venue competing for the same Twin Cities / regional couple segment.
• Aria Event Venue: A Minneapolis-based event and wedding venue offering ceremony, reception, and corporate event spaces. Comparable urban-Twin Cities wedding venue competing for the same mid-market couple segment.
• Tara Firma Farms: A working farm that hosts weddings and private events, combining farm animals, vineyard-style aesthetics, and event hosting. Directly comparable in farm-stay / agritourism venue positioning and rustic-eluxe experience.
• Lone Star Farm and Event Center: Minnesota-based farm and event venue offering wedding, corporate, and family events in a rustic setting. Directly comparable single-property event venue serving the Twin Cities / Greater Minnesota market.
• Camrose Hill Flower Farm & Wedding Venue: A boutique flower farm and wedding venue in Stillwater, MN offering a similarly rustic, single-property wedding experience with on-site florals, ceremony, reception, and lodging. Directly comparable in product, geography, target customer, and pricing tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Pinterestpinterest.com/hopeglenfarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hope-glen-farm

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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