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March 2024 by Greg Wendorff
Wonderful farm to visit. They have so many animals to see up close and since it's a working farm you see much more than exhibits.
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March 2024 by Lacie Peterson
Such a beautiful park and farm. Check online for their events - they're worth it
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February 2024 by Britt Berner
Great programming for a great price! They have been very accommodating for our service animal too since the animals here can be apprehensive. They offered suggestions on the best way to traverse the animals without frightening them.
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January 2024 by Benjamin Staehlin
Trails are very nice, activities are well-run and enjoyable for all ages, food products are delicious.
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December 2023 by Nic Ludwig
Restrooms: On site plumbed restrooms. Great nature spot. Fun farm animals!
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November 2023 by Kelly Marie
Lovely place. Great for educational purposes. Field trips and family outings. The history is pretty neat. You will have to visit to read about it;)) the animals are awesome ! Large farm ... Lots of land and beautiful walking trails .. little lakes hay bales area for children to play on and a huge garden !! The barn has a cute little farm store. . Beautiful , clean grounds . Like I said great for learning ...family fun ... Field trips and it's nice enough to just go for a walkRestrooms: The restroom is located inside the barn/ store. Well kept and very cleanDog-friendliness: This is a farm with several farm animals . Not Dog Friendly.. there is a posted sign at the entrance , stating no dogs allowedPicnic area: There are a couple different picnic areas along the farm and trails . With picnic tables.
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October 2023 by Rachel Schuth
We had the honor of having our wedding at Gale Woods Farm. We had our wedding in the only rainy/cold Friday in October, the staff were so accommodating of our hope to have the ceremony outside and waiting until the last minute to call it and move it inside - something we will forever appreciate. We were able to book Thursday and had that time to set up, which was very helpful to have done in advance. Communication was excellent throughout the process and the day off, never waiting for the answers to all my questions. The venue offers a lot of space, both indoor and outdoor, which was huge priority for our wedding. Their caterer/vendor list covers a large range of food/prices which was a plus to see. We cannot recommend this venue enough and was one of our best and easiest choices.
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October 2023 by Anna D.
Sweetest treasure on the northwest side of Lake Minnetonka. A small working farm, complete with beef cattle, sheep, chickens and vegetable gardens and orchards on the property. There's also a wooded where they grow culinary/medicinal mushroomsGreat experience for all ages to learn about agriculture and land stewardship.While we were there today a wedding was being set up for later in the day.It can get very windy this time if the year so dress accordingly.
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October 2023 by Terriann Thommes
Absolutely love this place. The programs for children are incredible. When my daughter went to them she was quite ill and hearing impaired. The staff handled it very well and gently. They were kind and understanding. As a family we love the farm as a place to celebrate birthdays and seasonal changes. Now that my kids are older they still choose this venue as the "go to" for celebrations.
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October 2023 by Matt Lowe
Gale Woods Farm was the first venue we looked at and as soon as we pulled into the parking lot we knew it would be great. It then just got better and better as we approached the gorgeous ceremony site overlooking the pond and fields. We really wanted an outdoor ceremony that was accessible for our elderly guests and the solid brickwork and lack of stairs were a huge positive. Better yet, the team was so easy to work with and communicated really thoroughly. Things really peaked when we had free range chickens wandering and clucking around during the ceremony, which fit our vibe perfectly. Everyone was commenting on how gorgeous the view was and how fun having all the animals around was. We will cherish this place forever and look forward to coming back for walks in the woods.
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October 2023 by Nick Hudson
Fantastic spot to stop with kids. Part of the Dakota trail trail. Start in Mound, bike to Gale Woods, continue to Big Stone mini golf and sculpture garden and then keep going to lake Waconia. Great trip for families. Easy trail. Stop at St Boni bistro for breakfast or lunch. Also Lost Lake Creamery for ice cream. All of these places are along the trail and easy to get to. We've done it three times and it never gets old.
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September 2023 by Missy
Attended an outdoor wedding here and it was wonderful! Beautiful grounds, well maintained and gorgeous ceremony location overlooking the lake in the shade with a nice cool breeze. The reception was in the large barn building, which was perfect! It was a hot day and there were large fans to keep the air moving and large doors opened to keep a breeze moving through so it wasn’t too hot. Everything was wonderful. There were also farm animals the guests were able to visit and take selfies with - very fun!
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August 2023 by Mike Heine
I used to take my kids here when they were little. Great place to walk around and explore. There are farm animals out in the pasture, and you can walk down to the lake. There is a little garden/greenhouse area and a chicken coop. We have bought food from the little gift shop and it's always been good.Playground: No playground to my knowledgeRestrooms: Restrooms inside visitor centerPicnic area: Different picnic areas with tables
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June 2023 by Shannon Montante
Such a sweet place to spend a few hours with your little ones. My kiddos loved all the animals and the open spaces to run and play. Even if it's far for you, the drive is pretty too. Check it out!
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June 2023 by Rafael Unda Rivera
Awesome place! Highly recommended. Take your whole family and be ready for a nice time
