WELCOME TO PONDVIEW FARM WEDDING VENUE!
Pondview Farm is your destination wedding in a country setting where you can bring all of your family and friends to celebrate with you! This wedding venue in Cambridge, Minnesota, is filled with beautiful natural scenery that will take your breath away and is sure to leave you and your guests with memories that will last a lifetime. This countryside venue holds plenty of opportunity for you to make your day as elegant or as rustic as you would like.
Congratulations on your engagement! We are more than excited to be a part of your special day and support you during the best day of your life! We have no doubt you will fall in love with this stunning space where your wildest dreams will become a reality.
Please contact us to set up a tour so you can see for yourself what a captivating venue this truly is!
We only have one date left for 2024!! Inquire soon!!
NOW BOOKING FOR 2025!!
About Us
Hello!
We’re Pete and Jen Shugren and we are SO happy to share our beautiful venue with you.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for any questions. We want our home to feel like your home for a day and make your wedding something you’ve always dreamed of!
Your Special Day!
Whatever your dreams are in creating that once in a lifetime memory, we are here to help you make your wishes come true! The possibilities are endless at Pondview Farm!
Beautiful Scenery
Created with lots of love and care, we provide you with areas to roam, places to sit and relax, yard games to play, flowers to enjoy, and so many places for photos with friends and family, you will not be disappointed!
History of Pondview Farm
Pete was born and raised as a country boy and Jen considered herself a city gal (until she figured out what she was missing out on). We first met when coupled up to walk together down the aisle as a bridesmaid and groomsman in a wedding. Two months later, we went on our first date and the rest is history--- we were married in November of 1985, right in the middle of a snowstorm! (We hear it’s good luck, right?)
We purchased our very first three bedroom rambler home in 1986, and by 1996, our family grew by three children, Kara, Cole, and Kalli. As the kids grew, there was opportunity to buy Pete's grandparents farmstead, and in 1999, we did! The Shugren family of 5 were fortunate to make the move into the 1949 home (orange shag carpet and all).
Many years later when our oldest daughter, Kara, was engaged and announced that she wanted to get married in a barn, we were a bit puzzled, but she told us it was her dream to have a rustic wedding. After looking at several barn venues, we realized that we could make this dream wedding happen right on our own family farm! The only thing is, it needed LOTS of TLC to make it presentable. But we knew we wanted to save a part of our family history, so after a couple of years with lots of intensive labor help from family and friends, we were ready for the big day!
After Kara’s wedding, we were encouraged by many to turn the barn into a venue. We knew we had something special, and since then, a lot has been happening behind the scenes and we are working hard to make all of your wedding dreams come true!
Our family means the world to us. We were blessed with three children, Kara, Cole, and Kalli and were lucky enough to add an amazing son-in-law, Sean, and wonderful daughter-in-law, Lexi to the family, too! You may notice these familiar faces throughout your time with Pondivew Farm as they are important members in our family operated venue.
Pondview Farm wedding venue is an AMAZING venue! I can’t say enough good things about it and the owners, Pete and Jen! During a wedding, you’ll find Pete and Jen behind the scenes setting up and tearing down, helping answer questions, and just making sure your day goes as smoothly as possible! I am in awe with how invested they are in each couple’s day! This venue is FULL of amazing locations for GORGEOUS photos! There is so much history and richness here as well, which just adds to the whole experience!
~Amy Gregg Photography
FAQs
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Pondview Farm is located on the outskirts of Cambridge, MN. The address is 2800 County Road 6 NW Cambridge, MN 55008. Pondview Farm is open from May 1st and will host weddings and events until November 1st of each year.
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The barn can comfortably seat 200 guests, which is our maximum capacity.
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You are certainly allowed to choose your own food, but the food must be served through a licensed caterer (a copy of the license will be required 30 days prior to the event). If you wish to serve snacks before or after the dinner, this is allowed as long as the food is pre-packaged (the food is already made or packaged when purchased— no homemade food items).
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Yes! Should you wish to serve alcohol at your event, Pondview Farm will connect you with our sole liquor vendor to ensure all of your alcoholic beverage needs are met. Pondview Farm requires you to utilize our sole liquor vendor to ensure your day runs as smooth as possible. You and your guests are not allowed to bring in outside alcohol. Alcohol service must end by 10:30pm the evening of the event.
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Currently, the 2025 wedding price is $5,900 which includes access to the wedding venue from 3pm-7pm the day before for setup, access and use of the venue from 7:30am-11pm the day of event and access to the grounds from 8am until 12pm the day after the event for clean-up. This price also includes the following:
A walking path by the pond for you and your guests to enjoy
Outdoor ceremony spot
Seating (tables and chairs) for 200 guests inside of the barn and bench seating for 200 guests at the outdoor ceremony site
Bridal Suite
Groom’s Room
Rustic Portable Bathrooms
Access to Outdoor Games
Access to Decorations
Lots of beautiful photo opportunities!
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We do not allow BYOB - no outside alcohol is allowed on Pondview Farm property which also includes the parking lot. If the bride and groom have chosen to have alcohol at their wedding, a bar service will be available to the wedding party and guests.
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Our barn does not have heat or air conditioning. We do have commercial fans mounted in each corner of the barn to help move air around for those warm summer days. Since we do not operate in the winter months, no need for heat!
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