October 21st 2023

3pm - 11pm

Mayowood Stone Barn

3385 Mayowood Rd SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Travel Info

Hotel Options

We'd love you to stay in our room block at either Comfort Inn & Suites or Sleep Inn & Suites! There will be transportation available to and from our venue at these hotels.

NOTE: please book before Sept 19 to get the group rate.

Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn offers both queen bed rooms and a suite option for those interested in more space. Book here or call (507)281-6850 (press option 2). Ask for the Nowakowski/Jeltema block.

Sleep Inn & Suites

Our room block also includes Sleep Inn & Suites, which is directly next door to Comfort Inn and Suites. Book here or call (507)282-2364. Ask for the Nowakowski/Jeltema block.

Flight Options

Rochester International Airport (RST) ~20 minutes to venue

Yes, we have an airport! Delta, American Airlines, and Sun Country fly direct, and of course you can connect with other airlines. "Fly there, the easy way". Shuttles are available for several hotels as well as rental cars.

Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP) ~ 90 minutes to venue

MSP is a hub for several airlines, and you can catch a shuttle to Rochester with Groome or Rochester Shuttle Service. There are also plenty of rental car options.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are you getting married?
We had a small, family-centered wedding on May 6th. We're excited to celebrate our marriage with you in a separate October ceremony at the Stone Barn.

What's the dress code?
Cocktail attire is preferred.

Are kids invited?
While we love your little ones, this celebration will be young adult and adults only (with some limited exceptions). We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time to leave the kids at home so you can celebrate with us.

Can I bring a plus-one?
Please check with us about bringing a guest not already named on your invitation.

What if something changes after I RSVP?
Go ahead and fill out the Form (below) again! Be sure to email us to let us know.

What do I do if I have a dietary restriction?
Please note it on your RSVP form or email us as soon as you can so we can accommodate you as we are able.

How can we contact you?
Have more questions or concerns? Contact us!




Sometimes it takes a pandemic...

We connected on Hinge in the summer of 2020, months after COVID-19 pushed Jeff's classes online and convinced Virginia to come back for an extended visit. Our first meet-up at Essex Park led to a flurry of dates around Rochester and Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Together we cooked, ran/biked, and explored new hobbies and haunts. We even started sharing "work days" — attending class and working remotely next to each other on the couch.

By the summer of 2021, Jeff was gallantly manuevering a pick-up with a U-Haul through tiny Chicago alleys to officially move Virginia home. He proposed under a perfect blue sky in May 2022 at Quarry Hill. We're excited to spend forever together!

   Wedding Party

Engagement Pics

Things to Do

Sights!

Quarry Hill Nature Center
Plenty of trails and trees, as well as a center where you can learn all about our local wildlife.
Ear of Corn Watertower | Workshop
Our iconic watertower, and the food hall next door. Fun fact: Virginia was publicly shamed by a letter to the local paper when she called the tower a "corn cob" watertower...she was in 5th grade.
Cascade Lake
Cascade includes one of our county's manmade lakes (we have no natural ones), a 2ish mile loop, and a fun playground.
Peace Plaza/Galleria
One of the centerpieces of downtown, within easy walking distance of our public library, civic center, Historic Third street bars, and many Mayo buildings.
Northwoods Apple Orchard
The best orchard in the Rochester area, if you are interested in apple picking or trying a corn maze.
Mayo Clinic Buildings: Gonda, Plummer, Mayo
Ask Steve Nowakowski for a tour! These buildings showcase some Mayo Clinic history and beautiful artwork.

Eats! (and Drinks!)

Flapdoodles
Amazing ice cream! Our favorite flavors: Zoo in the Goo, Smores, and Raspberry Cheesecake.
Nupa
We love Greek food, and this restaurant is a solid local option mere blocks from Jeff's apartment.
Tap House
Come for the beers, stay for the cheese curds. There are two locations, "West End" is closest to the Stone Barn, and the original is downtown.
Bitter and Pour
Looking for a fun cocktail? Check out this downstairs "speakeasy" on the same historic street as Tap House. You will have to solve a riddle to enter.
John Hardy's
A Nowakowski family favorite -- the local barbecue joint.
Victoria's Ristorante | (or Sorrellina's)
Another Nowakowski family favorite for when we want Italian, but we don't want to cook.
Jack's Bottle Shop
Jeff's favorite spot for beer: features a wide selsection of beers curated by a personable staff.

Can you make it?

We would greatly appreciate if you could RSVP before August 31, 2023

Registry

Your presence is a wonderful gift in itself! If you are able and interested, we also greatly appreciate your support as we start a new life together.

We are registered at MyRegistry and Target.

Want to help gift us a fun experience, or prefer to give cash? Check our our HoneyFund page!