I was born and raised in raised in rural Central Minnesota and remember daydreaming about the Rolling Ridge farm property as we drove by on our many trips to my grandparents’ farm. Born with a creative mind and spirit, I dreamt of the day I would own my own barn and repurpose it for a new use.
I began my career at the age of 19 when I started my first business as a Landscape Design Build contractor. Through the years, I created hundreds of master landscape and building designs. When I wasn’t busy running the business, I enjoyed volunteering my time designing, planning and coordinating special event committees for local non-profit organizations. As my business grew, so did our need for additional space and property. My dream came true in September of 2011 when I purchased the farm that is now Rolling Ridge Wedding and Event Center.
I fell in love with this property and with the vision I had for what I saw. The acres of beautiful landscape framed by majestic oak trees and rolling hills and fields took my breath away. I could not stop dreaming of what would become of the cozy brick farmhouse, rustic outbuildings and the historic, red timber-framed barn that was built in the late 1800s.
I saw the potential for something remarkable; a place where people could renew, commit to, and express their love surrounded by landscapes that radiate beauty and promote the power of love with natural grace and ethereal elegance. The blending of my talents provided me the opportunity of a lifetime- something most people could only dream about.
With years of planning, research, meticulous design, and attention to detail, we began the artful restoration of this historic property. We completed the restoration in 2015 and no expenses were spared to make sure the buildings exceeded safety and building codes without disrupting the integrity and charm of the property itself. Unique features like the wooden community tables and even the chandeliers were hand-crafted in my workshop.
We provide you a dream-like setting with beauty and safety as the focal point for your perfect day because we know that your “together forever story” begins on our property.
