About us & Photo Gallery
Take a look at the place, the people and the history…
A few words about us
Let us introduce ourselves
At Historic John P. Furber Farm, make your wedding ceremony and/or reception a day to remember.
The Historic Gothic Arched Roof Dairy Barn boasts over 8,000 square feet, large enough to host your event for up to 500 of your guests. An additional 3,000 square foot addition with attached separate bride & grooms suite and very large men and women bathrooms!
Old Cottage Grove was settled in 1843 by New England settlers recreating the East’s Greek Revival architecture in the historic homes built.
The barn is located in a small rural community, and only minutes from the Twin Cities. It is surrounded by woods, pastures, farm fields and parks.
Our History
How it all came to be…
1850 – John P. Furber, one of Cottage Grove’s founding fathers and the proprietor of the village mercantile, built the historic Italianate home on the property where it stands today.
1940 – After 90 years, the John P. Furber Farm changes family ownership to Jacob & Arlene Vandenberg.
1947 – Jacob Vandenberg builds the historic 130-ft. long gothic arched-roofed dairy barn on the property.
2010 – After 70 years, the John P. Furber Farm changes family ownership for the second time in history to Wayne & Angi Butt.
2013 – The 1947 Gothic Arched-Roof Barn was placed on the Historical Registry and an Historical Conditional Use Permit was approved by the City of Cottage Grove. Silos are brought down for safety.
2014 – The barn receives the first addition – bridal suite, bathrooms and groom suite.
2015 – The barn receives an entire interior remodel with the hay loft raised over 3 feet with steel reinforcement and the floor raised 1 foot to smooth out the gutters.
