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the perfect location for your wedding / special event / graduation / corporate party / fundraiser

Bordered on the east and west by the wilderness of Jay Cooke State Park, the Oldenburg House accompanied by its 7 acres of landscaped grounds and gardens, is nestled within a regal setting of nature in its full glory. The location offers privacy, open spaces, nearby lodging for longer events and retreats, the comforts of a small town amidst the luxury of a royal home and grounds.

 

The Oldenburg House resides on the National Register of Historic Places, the property is kept to impecable standards by its proprietor, Helen Swanson. Under the management of her son, Glenn Swanson, the staff at the Oldenburg House will ensure your event is in keeping with it's tradition of excellence.

Oldenburg House events have the convenience of indoor amenities and incredible outdoor views, walks, private secluded nooks, and expansive open areas.

  • Indoor Dressing Rooms: Two second-floor dressing rooms for bride and wedding party available
  • Event Coordination Center: Office center available with Internet access on main floor to serve as coordination/communications center for large event management
  • Sewing Room: For quick garment repair that may crop up, we have a place for you.
  • Valet Parking: If you want the service, our staff provides the convenience to your guest of valet parking
  • Large Dinning/Gathering Room: Seating for 40 + in our main dining area
  • Enclosed Glassed Porch: Will accommodate seating for dining our gathering with your group 30 + guests
  • Morning Glory Pool: Beautiful sculpted reflection pool and fountain to serve as backdrop for your event gathering / ceremony with patio and deck - area will seat up to 150 people
  • Expansive Open Ground: large lawn area in south and east will accommodate larger gatherings, tented areas not to mention private secluded areas sheltered away amidst the rock cliffs
  • Outdoor Illumination: Evening events come to light with ubiquitous outdoor landscape lighting and ground/event area lighting that creates an atmosphere of incredible elegance and warmth
  • Grilling and Bar Areas: If your event is about getting down around the grill, we have several spots to thrill
 

Event Coordination Option

If you are planning a do-it-yourself event, we can assist with coordination for your special event whether indoors, outdoors, or both.

 

Weekend Packages

Special Friday - Saturday - Sunday package with lodging

Customize your package at the Oldenburg - bon fire and barbeque on Friday night - Wedding and Reception on Saturday - Whitewater rafting on Sunday

Professional Music Services

Oldenburg House Property manager Glenn Swanson is music producer of Landmark Center annual series of jazz concerts and served as professional session musician and producer in Minneapolis for over three decades, We have the ability to bring to your reception or special event top Twin Citites and national talent to your event.

National Register of Historic Places

The Oldenburg House - 1894 - was placed on the National Register by the United States Department of Interior under the Areas of Significance of Industry and Conservation due to its association wih attorney Henry C. Oldenburg.

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First Year Anniversary Special

Book your 2012 wedding with us before March 15, and we give you your first year anniversary on us. Ask us about the details.

Bad Weather Contingencies

Options include tented ceremony and reception platforms, parties up to 80 people can be brought indoors. Also, the quaint and beautiful J. M. Payne Presbyterian Church 150 feet from the front property gates provides an alternative location if weather conditions for an outdoor ceremony become too severe.

Jay Cooke Access

If your event at the Oldenburg House contains nature lovers, you have immediate access to Jay Cooke State Park - its wilderness and the St. Louis River - the property borders the park on the east and south

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FUN FACT

As the chair of the Jay Cooke State Park Commission, Oldenburg employed his mastery of local politics and business relationships, as well as his personal support of conservation efforts, to found the park and ensure its future.

Reservations / Cancellations

To secure your reservation we will require a deposit prior to event and full payment one week before the event.

In the event of cancellation

Alcohol and Catering Policies

We do not serve alcohol or provide catering per se. We can provide you with a list of trusted providers for such services.

Alcohol and Catering Policies

We do not serve alcohol or provide catering per se. We can provide you with a list of trusted providers for such services.