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Prairie Wind is an ideal setting for crafting groups and family/wedding groups. Have guests visiting for graduation or holidays? Check with us about availability!
At Prairie Wind, you and your friends will find roomy, beautiful, and comfortable spaces to rest, relax, and create. Priced with the small group in mind, we offer "Pay by the Person" rates!
What Guests Are Saying
Every weekend, guests at Prairie Wind retreat center are very happy with the accommodations.
Most of our guests return to create, relax, and create more memories with their loved ones.
"Beautiful, comfy place to relax/work/chat! Love the good lighting in the workroom!"
- Sue
"Thank you so much for a quiet, relaxing time with good friends. We couldn't have asked for a more welcoming host. We even had time for quite a few crafts- between all the laughter!" - Jodie, Sara, Sharon, & Tracy
"You made us feel so at home. Treated us so special- made us feel like "queens." Loved the lighting and chairs!" - Karen L
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Tons of Workspace
Four foot, six foot, and eight foot tables may be moved to meet your seating preferences. Workspaces comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests. Lighting is bright, electrical outlets are numerous, and power strips are provided. Additional counter spaces are conveniently located for cutting tools to be used on them.
Retreat Center
Prairie Wind Retreat Center is perfect for a group of friends who enjoy scrap-booking, quilting, paper-crafts or just hanging out together. The spacious, private and beautiful lower-level serves as the retreat area, while hosts remain on a different level of the home and are available to assist, as needed. The lower level is accessible by an exterior stairway, where guests may come and go without "bumping" into hosts.
Kitchen
We offer a beautiful kitchen fully equipped with the tools you need for making meals: stove/oven, 18 Cu. refrigerator, microwave, Keurig Coffee Maker, drip style coffee maker and filters, toaster oven, crock pot, blender, hand held mixer, George Foreman grill, toaster, pots and pans, serving and mixing bowls, plate service for 10, drinking glasses, silverware, and more!
Free WIFI
During your stay with us you'll have access to free high-speed internet. The wifi password awaits you at check in - should you choose to stay connected.
Crafting Tools
We also provide the following for our crafters: Cricut Expression 2, Cricut MAKER machine (must have your own design space and tools), Cricut Easy Press, Quilting cutting board (must have your own rotary cutter / blades), wireless copier / printer, and more.
HDTV + Streaming Services
The retreat center entertainment area is equipped with a large screen HDTV including subscriptions to Prime & Netflix perfect for a relaxing afternoon or evening!
2 Nights: Weekday
Monday-Wednesday
Tuesday-Thursday
Check in: 12:00 Checkout: 11:00
Minimum of 5 paying guests:
$375/plus tx ($400.79)
MORE than 5 paying guests:
$75/per person/ plus tx ($80.16 each)
3 Nights: Weekday
Thursday - Sunday
Friday - Monday
Check in: 12:00 Checkout: 11:00
Minimum of 5 paying guests:
$450/plus tx ($480.94)
MORE than 5 paying guests:
$90/per person/ plus tx ($96.18 each)
4 Nights: Weekday
Monday-Friday
Check in: 12:00 Checkout: 11:00
Minimum of 5 paying guests:
$600/plus tx ($641.25)
More than 5 paying guests:
$120/per person/ plus tx ($128.25 each)
2 Nights: Weekend
Friday 12:00 - Sunday 5:00
Minimum of 5 paying guests:
$500/plus tx ($534.38)
More than 5 paying guests:
$100/per person/ plus tx ($106.88 each)
3 Nights: Weekend
Thursday 12:00 - Sunday 5:00
Minimum of 5 paying guest:
$600/plus tx ($641.25)
More than 5 paying guests:
$120/per person/ plus tx($128.25 each)
4 Nights: Weekend
Wednesday 12:00 - Sunday 5:00
Minimum of 5 paying guests:
$700/plus tx ($748.13)
More than 5 paying guests:
$140/per person/ plus tx ($149.63 each)
Friends, Family, and Neighbors (FFN) Seasonal Specials
Are you looking for a place for your family to stay during a wedding or family event? Prairie Wind is an option to consider! The FFN reservations include a 2 night stay, and is priced per bedroom.
One bedroom (sleeping for 3-4, priced for 2 nights) is $240 plus tx (256.50).
If you have more family members, a second bedroom would be charged accordingly - by the room and for two nights.
The Friends, Family, and Neighbors reservations are only available in December, June, July, and August.
The other months are blocked out and priced at retreat rates - by the person. The only dates that are exception to the block-out months are open dates within the next 30 days of your indicated interest. These rates include the use of the full retreat center (kitchen, workspace, etc.) and are the same price whether booking weekday or weekend nights. If interested in booking, please mention FFN on our booking inquiry form.
Availability & Reservations
Please use the contact form or give us a call for booking inquiries.
Please Note: Booking is not complete until you receive confirmation from Prairie Wind. We aim to respond to inquiries within 72 hours.
Southern Minnesota Retreat Center | Prairie Wind Retreat Center
Self Service Retreats For You And Your Friends
Prairie Wind Retreat Center is a Southern Minnesota Retreat Center geared toward the needs of groups of family/friends, including sleeping for 10 guests. It is located in a private, country-side home, six miles northeast of Winnebago, Minnesota. We are no longer licensed as a B & B, but continue to book "self-service" groups in the retreat center, which has a complete kitchen.
In this setting, the entire retreat center is designated for a group of friends and their weekend event, be it crafting or just hanging out together for the weekend. Hosts remain on-site and are available to assist, as needed. However, hosts are not living within the retreat space and would "knock" to enter. We check on the group daily to confirm room temps are comfy and answer any retreat space questions. Our guests all give us a "We love our hosts!" evaluation.
Prairie Wind Retreat Center 23721 380th Ave, Winnebago, MN 56098, United States
Phone Number: (507) 893-4740
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Southeast Minnesota comprises the corner of the U.S. state of Minnesota south of the Twin Cities metropolitan area extending east and part of the multi-state area known as the Driftless Area.
Driving Directions to Winnebago, MN from Rochester International Airport:
Get on State Hwy 30
1 min (0.7 mi)
Follow I-90 W to 470th Ave in Emerald Township. Take exit 128 from I-90 W
1 hr 12 min (82.5 mi)
Continue on 470th Ave. Take 225th St to 380th Ave in Delavan Township
23 min (21.2 mi)
Reviews:
Our guests all give us a "We love our hosts!" evaluation. See why we are the top Southern Minnesota Retreat Center.
"Becky is just the best host. We loved staying here and will be back again next month. Perfect retreat for a small group!” - Jessica Johnson
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Macalester-Groveland, St. Paul / St. Anthony Park, St. Paul / Falcon Heights, Minneapolis / Summit Hill, St. Paul / Union Park, St. Paul / Edina, Minneapolis / Highland, St. Paul / Lauderdale, Minneapolis / Shoreview, St. Paul / Chanhassen, Minneapolis
Questions & Answers
Can part of my group arrive / depart at a different time during our registered dates?
Prairie Wind can work out rates accordingly for those staying for a portion of that time; however, the group must meet the minimum rate for at least 2 nights of the stay.
What if our group has less than 5 people?
If less than 5 people come from Friday to Sunday- the group pays a minimum rate for the retreat center use, as detailed on the "Rates & Dates" page. This minimum rate would be divided evenly between the number of guests in your group. For variations of arrival times and rates, please inquire on the contact form.
How can I book?
Please check our availability calendar and use the form, and we'll be in touch!
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