The Barn of Chapeau Shores
Wedding venue in Albert Lea, Minnesota
About The Barn of Chapeau Shores
The Barn of Chapeau Shores is a restored 1930s barn in Albert Lea, offering indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony options and a heated, air-conditioned reception space. Outdoor ceremony settings include the Wedding Circle and a gazebo; the climate-controlled patio can host intimate ceremonies of up to 100 guests, and ceremonies can also be held inside the barn. The barn has tables and chairs for 260 seated guests, and the venue lists a maximum occupancy of 299 standing. The property includes a bridal suite and groom’s suite, accessible restrooms, a caterer setup area, bars, indoor sound equipment, and paved parking with overflow options nearby. Venue rentals include staff and coordinator support, tables and chairs, some décor, and a wedding-day video. Couples may choose their caterer, and the venue offers optional bar service, décor and linen rentals, and a shuttle bus. The adjacent Cottage is a separate rental home that sleeps up to 15; availability on a wedding date is not guaranteed.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 299 guests
- Pricing note
- Prime-time wedding pricing starts at $5,600 and winter pricing starts at $5,000; full package range and terms are not specified on the supplied pricing page. Non-wedding event pricing varies by event type, day and duration. A 10% catering fee applies; bar service and optional rentals have separate fees.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Barn
- Last updated
- November 2026
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How to reach The Barn of Chapeau Shores
- Website: thebarnofchapeaushores.com/the-cottage
- Phone: (507) 383-8878
- Address: 504 Lake Chapeau Dr
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