The Cottage Farmhouse

What The Cottage Farmhouse does

The Cottage Farmhouse is a privately held, family-operated wedding venue business located on a 15-acre property at 16545 County Road 2 in Glencoe, Minnesota, approximately 55 miles west of Minneapolis. Founded in 2016 by mother-daughter team Kim and Bailey Hanson, the company hosts indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions, accommodating up to 250 guests. The property features a 100-year-old white barn with 33-foot ceilings, a French-inspired Bridal Cottage, a historic Granary, the twinkle-lit Sylvan tree tunnel, vine-covered silos, and a corn crib, designed to require minimal additional decoration by couples. The venue has hosted more than 450 weddings and welcomed over 70,000 guests since opening.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer sales model with no proprietary technology platform. Couples schedule by-appointment property tours, receive personalized proposals, and book with a $2,000 deposit. The venue rental is the core product, priced at $4,595 (Sunday) to $7,895 (Saturday prime season), inclusive of a Day-of Coordinator, planning resources, and access to multiple indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces. Add-on revenue streams include optional Thursday décor prep blocks ($750), required catering partnerships with A'BriTin Catering & Hospitality (This Little Piggy, Apples 2 Apples, Blanc Slate), required Hitch & Sip bartending, and a sister company Bloom Social offering realistic floral rentals (20% exclusive discount). The venue has been recognized as a "Best of Minnesota Bride" award recipient every year from 2019 through 2025, plus Best Barn Venue in 2022.

The company is bootstrapped, structured as The Cottage Farmhouse, LLC under Minnesota law, and operates with 1-10 employees plus an event planner (Kelsie) and weekend venue staff. Recent strategic moves include the 2023 Reception Barn renovation (stone fireplace, shiplap, climate control) and the 2025 launch of Bloom Social as a separate floral rental business. The venue is currently accepting bookings for 2026, 2027, and 2028, indicating forward demand visibility.

Name

The Cottage Farmhouse

Legal name

The Cottage Farmhouse, LLC

Website

https://thecottagefarmhousemn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Cottage Farmhouse is a family-operated, 15-acre wedding venue in Glencoe, Minnesota, hosting indoor and outdoor ceremonies and receptions for up to 250 guests. Founded in 2016 by Kim and Bailey Hanson, it serves budget-conscious couples through all-inclusive venue rentals, day-of coordination, and a complimentary 900+ piece décor package.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding Venue Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cabins & Cottages (THAMADAA)

Keywords

• Wedding venue rental
• Barn wedding venue
• Outdoor wedding spaces
• Event venue hosting
• Wedding day coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Glencoe

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. Venue Rental - Weekend Weddings: One-time venue rental fees for exclusive use of the property during wedding celebrations. Includes access to all ceremony spaces, reception areas, bridal cottage, granary, and included amenities. Fees vary by day of week and season.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Cottage Farmhouse rents its 15-acre garden-inspired indoor and outdoor wedding venue near Minneapolis, Minnesota for wedding celebrations. The core offering is exclusive venue rental with access to ceremony and reception spaces (white barn, outdoor garden/forest areas, indoor reception barn, pergola patio), the Bridal Cottage and The Granary getting-ready suites, an included Day-of Coordinator, planning resources, and sample timelines. Pricing varies by day of week (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday) and season.

Product overview

The Cottage Farmhouse is a garden-inspired indoor and outdoor wedding venue offering a unified venue rental experience with multiple included spaces and services. The core offering is venue rental for ceremonies and receptions across four rental types (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Weekday) with all-inclusive access to ceremony spaces (white barn and outdoor garden/forest areas), reception venues (indoor barn with fireplace and outdoor pergola), getting-ready suites (Bridal Cottage and The Granary), and planning support (Day-of Coordinator, planning resources, sample timelines). Add-on services include floral rentals through sister company Bloom Social, and required catering/bartending from three preferred vendor partners. Sunday rentals include a complimentary Standard Decor Package of 900+ pieces. The property spans 15 acres with distinctive photo locations including The Sylvan, Silo Alley, Corn Crib, and Fruit Grove.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Venue Rental Full-day exclusive rental of indoor and outdoor wedding spaces on a 15-acre property near Minneapolis. Includes access to two ceremony locations (white barn and outdoor garden/forest), two reception options (indoor reception barn and outdoor pergola/patio), the Bridal Cottage, The Granary, included Day-of Coordinator, planning resources, and sample timelines. Guest capacity up to 250. Day-specific pricing: Thursday $3,995 (10am-10pm), Friday $5,795 standard / $6,195 prime season (Aug-Oct) including Thursday decorating block, Saturday $7,495 standard / $7,895 prime season, Sunday $4,595 with complimentary Standard Decor Package (900+ pieces). All prices include taxes; $2,000 deposit required to lock in date.
• Bloom Social Floral Rentals

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves couples $1,500+ on day-of coordination
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A'BriTin Catering & HospitalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive catering partner providing three catering options: This Little Piggy Catering (casual/BBQ), Apples 2 Apples Catering (organic/farm-to-table), and Blanc Slate Catering (upscale). Also provides Hitch & Sip mobile bartending service from renovated horse trailer.
• This Little Piggy CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasual and budget-friendly BBQ and comfort food catering option within A'BriTin Catering & Hospitality network. Recommended vendor for couples seeking affordable dining options.
• Apples 2 Apples CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic, farm-to-table catering with great vegan and gluten-free options. Part of A'BriTin Catering & Hospitality network. Appeals to eco-conscious and health-focused couples.
• Blanc Slate CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpscale catering option, formerly Distinctive Catering & Events. Part of A'BriTin Catering & Hospitality network. Serves couples seeking elegant, high-end dining experiences.
• Hitch & SipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRequired licensed and insured bartending service. Provides certified bartenders and serves alcohol from unique renovated horse trailer. Required for any event serving alcohol.
• Bloom SocialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company offering high-end realistic floral rentals. Provides exclusive 20% discount for couples booking at The Cottage Farmhouse, and 10% discount for touring couples booking elsewhere.
• Local Sheriff's DepartmentcoreOthersProvides on-site security during events through partnership with local Sheriff's Department. Backup security arrangements available if needed. Charge of $320.
• A'BriTin Catering & Hospitality (Open House Vendor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipates in venue open house events providing food and beverage tastings for potential clients. Helps showcase catering options during venue tours.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Camrose Hill: Stillwater, MN-based wedding and event venue offering indoor and outdoor spaces with included coordination. Closely comparable to The Cottage Farmhouse in regional Minnesota positioning, garden aesthetic, and all-inclusive pricing model.
• Luce Line Orchard: Minnesota wedding venue combining orchard and barn settings with indoor/outdoor ceremony options. Direct regional competitor for nature-inspired weddings within driving distance of the Twin Cities.
• Brambleberry Barn: Boutique barn wedding venue in Minnesota offering all-day rentals with included coordination. Competes head-to-head for budget-conscious couples seeking rustic-elegant, all-inclusive packages.
• Hidden Meadow & Barn: Minnesota-based barn and meadow wedding venue with outdoor ceremony spaces and country aesthetic. Competes for the same Twin Cities-engaged couple segment with similar day-of coordination and bundled decor inclusions.

Broad incumbents

• The Earle Brown Heritage Center: Larger established Twin Cities event venue operated by a hospitality group. Serves a broader event portfolio (weddings, corporate, galas) but overlaps on the wedding segment where couples want an indoor/outdoor experience near Minneapolis.
• The Marquette Hotel: Upscale Minneapolis hotel with ballroom and event space for weddings. Comparable on event hosting capacity and bridal suite offerings but lacks the garden/outdoor country aesthetic that defines The Cottage Farmhouse.

Others

• A'BriTin Catering & Hospitality: Required catering and bartending partner for The Cottage Farmhouse weddings. Not a peer venue but a closely integrated ecosystem participant whose brands (This Little Piggy, Apples 2 Apples, Blanc Slate, Hitch & Sip) are bundled into the venue's wedding offering.
• Bloom Social: Sister-company floral rental business owned alongside The Cottage Farmhouse. Not a competitor but an adjacent operating subsidiary that shares the customer base and benefits from cross-promotion with the venue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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