Adler Ranch is an outdoor wedding venue , located near the chain of lakes in Alexandria . Located 10 minutes from Alexandria , it is completely private due to its half-mile long driveway . Adler Ranch is an unusual collection of vintage items and signage . Guests and couples love Adler Ranch for the nontraditional and unusual setting , it ’ s more than a wedding venue , it ’ s an experience .
Adler Ranch is owned by Kurt and Marlys Steidl , who both grew up in the area . The Steidls have lived on this property for close to 30 years and have created Adler Ranch from their familyowned property of 59 acres of beautiful mature trees , pasture land and adjoining wetlands into an outdoor barn wedding venue that is in operation
May through October . The Steidls have collected vintage signage for many years . The Adler Ranch collection includes porcelain gas and oil signage , vintage beer signs , vintage neon signs and advertising memorabilia , along with a collection of vintage trucks .
One interesting item is the Conoco Bar , a one-ofa-kind piece . The Conoco Bar is a vintage Conoco sign that turns over to create a bar , with built in bar stools . The Conoco Bar was crafted and designed by Kurt and son , Keith . Other interesting features include a Grain Bin Bar , a 1940s luggage cart , and a Studebaker gas truck that is used as a S ’ more bar along with other interesting outdoor seating .
Adler Ranch got its name from their daughter Sami , who learned
from her German class in fourth grade , that Adler was German for eagle . “ There was an eagle ’ s nest on the property , and one day she announced that Adler Ranch was the name of our place ,” Marlys said . “ We wanted a unique name and it was perfect .”
After dark , the sign collection is lighted , using the vintage lighting that was original to the signage . “ We have so much fun watching the guests — who are enthralled with the property — taking photos and having a great time ,” Marlys said . “ The lighting transforms into a whole new look after dark when all the lights are turned on into an environment like none other , wedding couples and guests love it .”
The main building at Adler Ranch is the Ban-
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Kurt and Marlys Steidl are the owners of Adler Ranch , an outdoor wedding venue located near the chain of lakes in Alexandria .
quet Barn and also features vintage signage . It includes a vintage neon Viking Bar sign from a bar in Minneapolis and a vintage Café sign that was originally on the Osakis Café . The Banquet Barn also has radiant heat in the ceiling which is nice on a chilly nights over the May through October season . Two porch overhangs add shade and additional seating and doors on three sides provide a nice open air feel .
The Cabin and the Gas Station , two smaller buildings are used for wedding party members to get ready . Couples and guests love these small buildings , that are also filled with antiques and signs .
The Steidls have the assistance of their family with the business . Their son , Keith , and his wife Sarah , live in the Metro area and assist with events . Daughter , Sami , and her husband Jeff , live in Colorado and assist with advertising , marketing and the website .
“ We have also been blessed to have the assistance of several friends and relatives over the years that have invested hours helping us with various projects around Adler Ranch , they ’ ve always been willing to help
us and we so appreciate them ,” Marlys said .
Saturdays for the 2023 season are no longer available . Bookings are available for Sunday through Fridays , with Thursdays becoming a trending wedding day . Events are now being booked for 2024 with some Saturdays still available at this time .
To find out more , visit www . adlerranch . com or call ( 320 ) 760-8314 .
Steidl family from left , daughter Sami and her husband Jeff , daughter-in-law Sarah , grandson Mason and son Keith , Kurt and Marlys .
After dark , the sign collection is lighted , using the vintage lighting that was original to the signage transforming into a whole new look for wedding couples and guests to enjoy .
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