H-Town Hits Cottage Grove: A Fancy Barn, 36 Beers on Tap, and a Vintage Shop That Slaps!
(AKA: The one where we crash Cottage Grove, sip some brew, scope out a luxury barn, and try not to buy the whole dang vintage shop.)
Alright, Hastings—We’re Taking a Road Trip.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Why is HastingsNow.com rolling up on Cottage Grove like it’s about to gentrify our weekend plans?" Because, my friends, H-Town is about to do what it does best—show up, show love, and get the local scoop.
We’re hitting three spots:
🏡 The Madison—a luxury barn (yes, that’s a thing) for weddings and fancy corporate shindigs.
🍔 Junction 70 Bar & Grill—where they serve up 36 beers on tap, serious burgers, and apparently, Saturday bingo. (If that ain’t Midwest culture, I don’t know what is.)
🛍 Boondocks Vintage Boutique—a former bar turned vintage treasure trove where you can buy everything from old-school furniture to handmade candles (probably smells like "rustic dreams" and "hip grandma vibes").
And because we love our Hastings crew, we need your help! Got burning questions for these Cottage Grove icons? Drop ‘em in the comments, and we’ll ask ‘em while we’re there.
Now, let’s break it down.
First Stop: The Madison – The Bougiest Barn You’ve Ever Seen
Look, when we heard “barn,” we thought of cows, hay, and somebody’s uncle in a Carhartt jacket. But The Madison? Oh, no. This place looks like Joanna Gaines got rich and decided to host high-end weddings.
The Madison is a climate-controlled, gothic-arched beauty with enough space to fit 500 people—which means your whole family and all your in-laws can attend your wedding and still have room to judge your life choices.
Plus, they help with event planning, so you don’t have to stress about whether Uncle Bob is gonna cause a scene at the open bar. That’s The Madison’s problem now.
📍 Check ‘em out: themadisonmn.com
Next Up: Junction 70 – Burgers, Beers & Big Screens
Imagine this—you're in Cottage Grove, you’re hungry, and you need a drink. Where do you go? Junction 70.
🍻 Thirty-six rotating tap beers—because nothing says “Minnesota” like having more beer options than grocery stores.
🍔 Burgers, steaks, pizza, and legit barbecue—because "light meals" are for people in California.
📺 A giant 14-foot mega screen for sports—because watching the Vikings break our hearts is a statewide tradition.
🎰 Saturday bingo—because nothing brings people together like the possibility of winning $20 and bragging rights.
Junction 70 is that spot where you can take the family, grab a beer, and yell at the TV like you know how to coach the Timberwolves.
📍 Peep the menu: junction70mn.com
Last Stop: Boondocks Vintage Boutique – The “I Didn’t Plan to Buy Anything But Left With a Truckload” Store
Ever walked into a store “just to look” and left feeling like you need a U-Haul? That’s Boondocks Vintage Boutique.
🛋 Upcycled furniture that’s too cool for your current décor.
🕯 Handmade candles that make your house smell like a Pinterest board.
🛍 Trendy clothes, jewelry, and antiques—aka, that one-of-a-kind "I thrifted it" flex.
Boondocks is the kinda place where you tell yourself, “I’ll just browse,” and then suddenly, you’re justifying a 1950s armchair to your spouse.
📍 See the goods: facebook.com/boondocksvintage
So, Hastings, What Do YOU Want to Know?
We’re rolling into Cottage Grove THIS MONDAY, and we’re taking your questions with us!
💬 Wanna know how much beer one person can sample before making questionable life choices?
💬 Curious about how The Madison turned a dairy barn into a five-star venue?
💬 Need to know what weird-but-amazing thing you should buy from Boondocks?
Drop your questions in the comments below, and we’ll ask them while we’re there!
Let’s make this road trip one for the books, H-Town style. 🚗💨
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