Dakota Lodge

Set within Thompson County Park in West St Paul, Dakota Lodge offers event planners an indoor venue surrounded by a natural park setting. The lodge is available for weddings, ceremonies, banquets, meetings, retreats and other special gatherings. Its main room can accommodate up to 160 people with tables, or up to 190 in a chairs-only layout, giving organisers flexibility for seated celebrations, presentations and larger gatherings.

For wedding plans that include an outdoor ceremony, several designated locations around the lodge are available for groups of 20 to 120. Options include terraces and lawns, with views across the surrounding landscape. Outdoor ceremony hire is available alongside a lodge booking, and the venue advises organisers to check which location suits their guest numbers and requirements.

The building includes a caterer's kitchen with refrigeration, cooking facilities, a commercial coffee maker and a separate entrance. Organisers may arrange a licensed caterer or, for events without alcohol, provide their own catering. Audio-visual provisions include a ceiling-mounted projector, large screen, microphones, an in-room sound system and Wi-Fi. A terrace, stone fireplace and permanent dance floor add useful features for receptions and social events.

Dakota Lodge offers different rental arrangements for weekday gatherings, basic weekend events and wedding receptions or ceremonies. Weekend packages include set-up options, cleaning and an on-site facility host, depending on the booking type. Reservations are accepted in advance, and tours can be arranged by appointment. Located a short drive from St Paul and Minneapolis, the lodge provides a park-based setting with practical facilities for both private celebrations and organised meetings.