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Heartland Retreat is a beautifully renovated Kasota stone church, transformed into a two-story rental facility in Elmore, Minnesota — just 10 miles south of I-90 on the Minnesota/Iowa border. We host everything from quilting and scrapbooking retreats to family reunions, weddings, corporate meetings, and community events.
203 E North St, Elmore, MN 56027
A small town of fewer than 600 residents along Highway 169.
It depends on how you're using the space:
Overall main-floor event capacity: 250 people
We're a flexible venue! Popular uses include:
Check our online calendar for availability, then reach out through our contact form, by phone at 507-525-3210, or by email to reserve your date.
Yes! We offer both:
Yes, full facility (overnight) rentals require a minimum of 10 guests.
Yes. A $250 deposit reserves your dates, with the balance due in full 30 days before your stay. We also require a $250 refundable damage/security deposit, returned within 10 business days if there's no damage or missing items.
Refunds are based on how far in advance you cancel:
We have 9 bedrooms that sleep up to 21 guests total, with a mix of single beds across the rooms (most rooms hold 2–3 beds each). Several rooms are adjoining, which is great for families or close friends rooming together.
Most bedrooms (Rooms 1–11) are on the second floor and only accessible by stairs. One main-floor bedroom (Room 12) sleeps 3, includes a half bath, and has just 2 steps to access.
3 full bathrooms serve the upstairs lodging area (2 with walk-in showers, 1 with a tub/shower combo), plus a half bath attached to the main-floor bedroom.
Each room comes with linens (light blanket & quilt), 2 pillows, towels, a washcloth, and access to hair dryers. Extra towels and blankets are available on request. Rooms also include a bed, lamps, chairs, a clock, hooks, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and plenty of outlets.
Yes — our lounge and game room (Rooms 4 & 6) has a couch, oversized chair and ottoman, TV with Roku, and a large table for games, puzzles, or conversation. We provide games and puzzles for guest use.
For overnight stays, check-in is 9 AM on your arrival day and check-out is 3 PM on your departure day. For day rentals, you'll set your own start and end times in your contract — just be sure to include setup and cleanup time, as extra hourly charges apply if you run over.
Yes! Our 30' x 15' kitchen is fully stocked and includes 3 refrigerators, 2 ovens/stoves, 2 microwaves, a dishwasher, a toaster, a Keurig and coffee station, a center island, ample counter and sink space, plus dishes and cooking/baking essentials.
We don't provide meals or catering — the kitchen is set up for your group to prepare your own food, and it's directly connected to both the workroom and banquet hall for easy serving.
Room for 21 crafters, each with their own 8' table and an adjustable rolling chair, plus 3 design walls and 3 oversized (24" x 60") ironing stations. (Please bring your own iron.) There's additional floor space in the adjoining sanctuary if needed.
Absolutely. The same 2,100-square-foot workroom/banquet area can be configured with 21 8' tables for up to 150 banquet guests, or with up to 200 chairs for lecture-style seating. Opening the space into the adjoining sanctuary brings total capacity to 250.
Yes, a microphone and sound system are available for larger groups, banquets, concerts, and presentations.
Our main level meets current accessibility standards and guidelines. Please note that the upstairs lodging area is stairs-only.
No. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted inside the building or in areas immediately adjacent to it (entrances, exits, etc.). Evidence of indoor smoking is treated as property damage and results in forfeiture of the $250 security deposit (or a $250 charge if no deposit was collected).
No animals are allowed, with the exception of certified service animals.
Please report any damage or broken items right away. Damage charges are assessed at the discretion of Heartland Retreat & Rental Hall and may be deducted from your security deposit.
Please leave the facility clean and tidy — run the dishwasher and place used towels/linens by your bedroom doors. If the space isn't left in satisfactory condition, your security deposit may be forfeited and/or a cleaning fee of $25/hour (minimum $25) may apply.
We ask each group to designate one liaison who will handle all communication and payments with Heartland Retreat on behalf of the group.
We're not responsible for lost or stolen items, so please double-check your rooms before you leave. If we find something you left behind, call us at 507-525-3210 and we'll do our best to get it back to you — shipping costs are the owner's responsibility.
See our Attractions page for local recommendations.
Elmore's location near the Iowa border and I-90 puts you within easy reach of area shopping, dining, and attractions — perfect for a break between craft sessions or as part of a longer weekend getaway.
Give us a call at 507-525-3210 or email us at heartlandretreatmn@gmail.com. You can also fill out the contact form on our website, and we'll get back to you to help plan your event or getaway.
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