Top Baxter Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes is a full-service hotel and event venue set in the northwoods of Baxter, Minnesota, in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes region. The property has been recognized as one of Minnesota's most complete wedding facilities, with professional event planners on staff to guide couples through every detail — from custom menu planning to table arrangements. The lodge's centerpiece event space is a 5,200-square-foot ballroom featuring a two-story fieldstone gas fireplace, a hardwood dance floor, staging, and banquet bars. The ballroom accommodates up to 300 guests in its full configuration and can be divided into a more intimate half-space for gatherings of up to 200. An outdoor courtyard with a pergola serves as a natural ceremony setting. On-site accommodations, an indoor waterpark, and Baxter's Grill & Bar allow guests to celebrate and stay under one roof. A complimentary king whirlpool suite is provided to couples on their reception night, and room blocks are available for wedding parties of five or more.

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

The Catalyst Event Center at Nature Link Resort is a modern, light-filled space designed to inspire connection, creativity, and celebration. With sweeping views of Clark Lake and surrounded by the beauty of Minnesota’s Northwoods, Catalyst offers the perfect blend of contemporary design and natural serenity. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the room with natural light, while high ceilings and versatile layouts allow for everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale events. Whether you’re planning a wedding, retreat, or corporate meeting, Catalyst provides a sophisticated yet inviting setting where fast lives slow down. Paired with our on-site lodging, curated dining, and endless outdoor activities, your event becomes more than a moment—it becomes an experience that your guests will never forget.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

The Quarterdeck Boathouse Event Center sits on 60 acres along the west shore of Gull Lake in Nisswa, Minnesota, two hours north of Minneapolis. The property carries a resort tradition that began on this lake in the 1950s, and its 850 feet of sandy beachfront give events a distinctive lakeside backdrop year-round. On-site amenities extend well beyond the event space itself. The Quarterdeck Grill serves as a full bar and restaurant with a regular live music lineup, and QD Social provides an additional indoor-outdoor gathering venue with a pool, sauna, and lounge areas. Overnight lodging ranges from lodge rooms and lakefront lofts to multi-bedroom cabins — a practical advantage for weddings, reunions, or corporate retreats where guests want to stay on property rather than commute. The resort is a four-season destination. Summer events can be built around Gull Lake boating, fishing, and nearby golf, while fall and winter bring snowshoeing, ice fishing, and skiing to the surrounding area. The resort is currently expanding its lodging and amenities while preserving the relaxed character that has defined the property since it first opened.

• Spaces for 280 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Nisswa Community Event Center is a City of Nisswa facility available for weddings, birthday parties, reunions, anniversaries, company holiday parties, educational seminars, and private special events. Situated in the town of Nisswa in central Minnesota, the center brings together a full-featured main event hall with a private meeting room, kitchen, and surrounding grass area — all rentable as part of a booking. The main event hall seats up to 280 guests arranged across 35 tables of eight, with a fire-code maximum occupancy of 299 including staff and vendors. Audio/visual equipment is available as an add-on, and bar service can be arranged through the venue. The center is a smoke-free facility. Local non-profits from Baxter, Brainerd, Breezy Point, Crosslake, Lake Shore, Merrifield, Nisswa, and Pequot Lakes are eligible for complimentary or discounted weekday rental rates.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Lost Lake Lodge is a resort and event venue set on the Gull Lake Narrows and its own private, spring-fed Lost Lake, about 3 miles from downtown Nisswa in the Brainerd Lakes area of northern Minnesota. The property accommodates weddings, corporate retreats, and family reunions, with flexible arrangements for small groups or full-resort buyouts. Outdoor ceremonies and receptions take place on the private beach at Lost Lake, hosting up to 150 guests. The on-site dining room seats up to 84 guests for indoor events and is known for its gourmet cuisine and award-winning wine list. Fourteen housekeeping cabins — ranging from one to three bedrooms, each with a wood-burning fireplace and private dock — allow guests to carry any celebration into a full weekend resort stay.