Book Your Wedding at Franconia!
Make Magic and Memories at Franconia
Franconia Sculpture Park offers a truly magical setting to celebrate life’s most important moments. Weddings here are unforgettable, with options that are unique, creative, and customizable to match your vision.
Located just an hour from the Twin Cities and minutes from Taylors Falls, Minnesota, Franconia Sculpture Park is the ideal destination for couples seeking a wedding in a beautifully scenic and endlessly artistic environment.
Franconia offers two wedding packages:
1. Education Center Event – This package includes a beautiful ceremony at one of the park’s many picturesque locations, followed by a reception in the Driscoll Education Center.
2. Ceremony Only – Exchange vows in one of the park’s stunning outdoor spaces. For those who plan on hosting a reception elsewhere and/or do not plan to use Franconia’s indoor spaces.
Education Center Event – Up to 130 attendees
November-April
Mon-Thurs = $2000
Fri-Sunday = $3000
Trash disposal fee = $125
Refundable cleaning deposit = $300
May-October
Mon-Thurs = $4000
Fri-Sunday = $5000
Trash disposal fee = $125
Refundable cleaning deposit = $300
Resources included in price: black table cloths, white folding chairs, 8’ and 6’ folding tables, lawn chairs, bonfire (must provide wood and put out safely)
Education Center Event Add-on Resources
– Golf carts (two available, but availability varies) = $30 per cart per hour
– 10’ x 20’ tents = $50 each
– AV Package (full PA, high lumens projector and screen) = $750; AV tech $50 an hour if needed
On-site Ceremony ONLY – Up to 130 attendees
November-April
Ceremony incorporating sculpture(s)-$1,500
May-October
Ceremony incorporating sculpture(s)-$2,000
Resources included in price: white folding chairs (up to 128), electricity and Wi-Fi (dependent on location within park)
On-site Ceremony Only Add-on Resources
– Golf carts (two available, but availability varies) = $30 per cart per hour
– 10’ x 20’ tents = $50 each
– AV Package (full PA, high lumens projector and screen) = $750; AV tech $50 an hour if needed
Contact
Heather Mashuga – Rental Facilities Manager
Email: heather@franconia.org or info@franconia.org
Phone: 651-257-6668
PHOTO GALLERY
“Our wedding day at Franconia was magical and full of whimsy! The art surrounding us made a perfect backdrop for our ceremony and the cherished photos from the day. Our guests, especially the kiddos, loved exploring the grounds and sculptures. We all enjoyed the seamless transition from the indoors to the outdoor patio space, flowing between the two for dancing and games back to drinks and snacks. The staff was wonderful and easy to work with. Heather answered all of our questions in a timely fashion and made setting up a breeze! We would highly recommend Franconia for a special event!” – Gina, 2024
SPACES AVAILABLE FOR RECEPTION
Driscoll Education Center
Upper Balcony
Back Patio
Bonfire Pit
Location
29836 St. Croix Trail
Shafer, MN 55074
Franconia Sculpture Park resides on the ancestral Dakota lands of the Wahpekute in Mni Sota Makoce, along the St. Croix River which also holds significance by the Ojibwe and other Native peoples. We recognize, support and advocate for all Native nations and will actively center Native voices in our work.
Hours
The grounds of Franconia Sculpture Park are open 365 days a year from 8am-8pm.
The Franconia Commons building is open:
Apr. 15 – Nov. 14:
Everyday, 10am-5pm
Nov. 15 – Apr. 14: Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
Closed on National Holidays
