Welcome to Big Raven Farm!
A 15 acre retreat center in the heart of the beautiful Driftless region. Where Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa Meet.
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- Yoga Retreats
- Scrapbooking & Quilting Events
- Art Classes & Maker Weekends
- Weddings & Reunions
- Showers & Parties
- Corporate Events
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- 1200 sq ft Event Center / Studio
- 800 sq ft Dining Room for 60
- Commercial Kitchen
- Sleeps 14+
- Private Summer Cottage
- 2-Mile Walking Trail
301–706-9163 | hello@bigravenfarm.com
19315 Stratford Drive, Spring Grove, MN 55974
Upcoming Retreats
Weddings & Private Events
Big Raven Farm offers a perfect backdrop and exceptional venue for weddings and intimate events. Celebrate milestones and create lasting memories with your loved ones at our breathtaking event and retreat center in the heart of the beautiful Driftless region.
A romantic ambiance, sophisticated vibe, and a variety of exquisite healthy dishes all rolled into one for your event.



Want to Hold Your Own Retreat at Big Raven Farm?
Interested in holding your own (yoga/artist/writer/etc.) retreat at Big Raven Farm? Contact Joleen Emery at 301-706-9163 or hello@bigravenfarm.com!
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Premiere Suite with Private Bath
Premiere Suite with Private Bath
Our premiere guest suite, this double-occupancy room on the second floor features two twin XL (extra-long) beds (optionally convertible to a single king-sized bed), a leather sofa, and a private marble bath with clawfoot tub.
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Private Suite with Private Bath (Pink)
Private Suite with Private Bath (Pink)
This double-occupancy room on the second floor features two twin XL (extra-long) beds (optionally convertible to a single king-sized bed), a sitting chair, and a private marble bath with shower and excellent views of our apple trees!
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Shared Suite with Shared Bath (Gray)
Shared Suite with Shared Bath (Gray)
This double-occupancy room on the second floor is part of a 2-room suite featuring a private bath with shower shared by both rooms. Access to the bath is through the other room, but a second shared bath is accessible from the hallway. Both rooms feature two twin XL (extra-long) beds in each room, optionally convertible to single king-sized beds.
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Private Room with Shared Bath (Blue/South)
Private Room with Shared Bath (Blue/South)
This double-occupancy private room on the top floor shares a bath with all top-floor rooms. It features amazing lighting and incredible south-facing vistas of the surrounding countryside. This room features two twin XL (extra-long) beds, optionally convertible to a single king-sized bed.
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Private Room with Shared Bath (Cobalt/North)
Private Room with Shared Bath (Cobalt/North)
This double-occupancy private room on the top floor shares a bath with all top-floor rooms. It features tree-top views of the surrounding woods and fields. This room features two twin XL (extra-long) beds, optionally convertible to a single king-sized bed.
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Top Floor Quad
Top Floor Quad
This quadruple-occupancy room on the top floor shares a bath with all top-floor rooms. It features tree-top views of the surrounding woods and fields. This room features four twin XL (extra-long) beds, optionally convertible to single king-sized beds.
What’s New in Our Blog…
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Fall Isn't the End of Summer. It's the Beginning of Yourself Again.
Rediscover your creativity and slow down this autumn at Big Raven Farm in Minnesota's Driftless Region. Explore our fall art and wellness retreats and reserve your spot today.
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The 2027 Big Raven Farm Retreat Calendar Is Here (And I Can't Wait to Welcome You)
Every August, I find myself reflecting on the year that's just beginning to wind down. Not on the projects we've made or the techniques we've taught, although those are certainly part of it. I think about the conversations around the dinner table after everyone insisted they couldn't eat another bite... until dessert appeared. I think about early mornings when someone wanders into the kitchen with a cup of coffee before the rest of the house is awake. I think about hearing laughter drift out of the studio because someone tried something they were convinced they couldn't do. And I think...
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What Really Happens at an Art Retreat? Six Things Guests Say Before They Leave
Wondering what happens at a creative retreat? From the conversations to the food, discover why guests say it's the reset they didn't know they needed.
More From Our Blog…
- Fall Isn't the End of Summer. It's the Beginning of Yourself Again.
- The 2027 Big Raven Farm Retreat Calendar Is Here (And I Can't Wait to Welcome You)
- What Really Happens at an Art Retreat? Six Things Guests Say Before They Leave
- Bringing the Farm Home: How to Keep Your Retreat Glow Alive
- Why You Do Not Need to Be a Professional Artist to Attend a Retreat (and Why That is the Point)
- Why Creative People Need Unstructured Time (And Why It's So Hard to Give Ourselves Permission)
- Painting Cityscapes & Everyday Joy with Marlo Graham – Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast 94
- Mixed Media Collage Retreat in Minnesota: Everyday Art, Everyday Joy
- How Nature Changes the Way We Create: Eco-Printing, Cyanotypes, and Creative Discovery in Minnesota
- 53 Projects. One Creative Weekend: A Pick Your Projects Art Retreat in Minnesota
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