Memorable Meeting Spots

IN COTTAGE GROVE

Cottage Grove offers multiple locations to host your event, from classy to casual. No matter what kind of space or environment you need for your event, Cottage Grove can accommodate. Check out these venues where you can get a change of scenery.

Pictured above, classrooms A & B inside the HERO Center in Cottage Grove off of Highway 19.

COTTAGE GROVE ICE ARENA

The Cottage Grove Ice Arena hosts parties, trade shows, corporate events, concerts and everything in between. One of the rinks at the arena can be cleared off to create 17,000 square feet of floor space, enough seating for 1,200 people, an additional 600 in the bleachers, and standing room for 300. This space also fits 82 10’x10’ booth spaces. Concessions and vending areas are available on site, or you can bring in your own food.

COUNTRY INN AND SUITES

The Country Inn and Suites makes having out-of-town meetings easy. Holding up to 40 guests, all they have to do is book a room and walk down the hall. The hotel has a wedding and event coordinator who can arrange catering for you and customize your event to meet all your scheduling and activity needs, including making a custom event website. The hotel also offers special group rates and room blocks for your entire party.

FURBER FARM

The historic Furber Farm boasts over 12,000 square feet of floor space and can accommodate 1,750 people, with indoor and outdoor spaces that are equally beautiful. The grandiose 19th century dairy barn is surrounded by a patio, balconies and a lush natural landscape. To keep a lively atmosphere, send your guests to the dance floor or the game room. This unique space is sure to make your event memorable. Pictured to the right, a circus themed event hosted at the property.

Pictured above: Woodbury Community Foundation hosts circus-themed Woodbury Friends Fest 2021 at Furber Farm.

HERO CENTER

The HERO Center has a variety of rooms available for rental. Capacities and seating for rooms range from 24 to 120 people and include a kitchenette. Public safety agencies that rent meeting rooms also have other amenities they can add to their rental, including indoor and outdoor reality-based rooms and a training simulator.

HOPE GLEN FARM

Hope Glen is a historical farm renovated to become the perfect setting for weddings, cocktail hours, corporate functions and other special occasions. The farm can host a sit-down dinner for up to 250 guests, or an open house style event for up to 1,500. The staff can help with setting up teambuilding activities, ceremonies, silent auctions, dances, games and other activities. While you’re there, you can also rent out their unique, luxury suites: the Tree House and the Corn Crib Cottage.

RAVINE LANDING

Ravine Landing, our newest facility on this list, is nestled amongst 515 acres of beautiful scenery in Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park. Inside, 84 chairs, eight round cafe tables and 12 rectangular tables are available for use, along with a lectern, audio and video technology and a kitchenette.

RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE & EVENT CENTER

With the capacity of up to 200 guests, you can get all your business done inside and then head outside for the fun. Treat your guests to golf, bocce ball and corn hole. The Golf Course and Event Center is located on the banks of the Mississippi River and offers some gorgeous views.

VFW POST 8752

The rental hall at the VFW in Cottage Grove is a great space for everything from weddings to birthday parties to club meetings. With a capacity of about 200, it can accommodate intimate gatherings or medium-sized groups.

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PHOTO CREDITS

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Businesses at a Glance

There’s more to discover in Cottage Grove than you imagine! Below, find the at-a-glance guide to view additional businesses and shops. *Since the printing of this guide, list may not be up to date. Not listed? Let us know! Email discovercottagegrove@gmail.com.

Fitness and Nutrition

Anytime Fitness GNC Grove Nutrition National Karate Academy Orange Theory Planet Fitness Snap Fitness Training for Warriors Whenever Fitness Center

Food - Fast Casual

Chipotle Mexican Grill Lisu Thai Taste Noodles & Company Sushi Cafe

Food - Fast Food

Arby‘s Burger King Caribou Coffee (2 locations) Culver‘s Hy-Vee Market Grill Express Jimmy John‘s McDonald‘s Starbucks (3 locations) Subway (3 locations) Taco Bell Wendy‘s

Food - Pizza

Bella Pizza Cassini‘s Pizzeria Domino‘s Pizza Papa Murphy‘s Pizza Hut Rocco‘s Pizza

Food Sit-Down Restaurants

Applebee‘s Grill & Bar Carbone‘s Kitchen & Pub Eagles Bar & Grill Ho King Junction 70 Grill Las Margaritas Muddy Cow Tom-Moy Cafe VFW Wahlburgers

Grocery and Liquor Stores ALDI Cub Foods Dennis Brother Liquors G-Will Liquors Hy-Vee Top Ten Liquors Von Hanson‘s Meats

Health and Beauty All About Nails B&G Hair Bellisimo Salon and Day Spa Fantastic Sams Gloss Salon Great Clips (2 locations) The Healing Place New Century Salon Pretty Nails Red Nails Sally Beauty Salon 80 Hair Studio Salons by JC Sports Clips Whole Health Massage LLC

Orchards and Gardens

Afton Apple Orchard Whispering Gardens Whistling Well Farm Zywiec‘s Garden Center

Pet Supplies and Grooming Chuck and Don‘s Pet Food & Supplies Cottage Grove Animal Hospital Hound Around Resort La Pooch Grooming Lisa‘s Fabulous Paws Park Grove Pet Hospital PetSmart

Retail Shops ACE Hardware Boondocks Vintage Boutique Cottage Grove Florist Dollar Tree HomeGoods Goodwill Kohl‘s Menards Rustic Floral and Boutique Target TJ Maxx Walmart

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