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UPTOWN’S HIDDEN GEM

Anahata Collaborative is a force to be reckoned with. BY HANNAH CULLEN

Tucked away in the Greenway Building in South Minneapolis, Anahata Collaborative opened its doors in September 2017. Founded by Lara Cornell, the collaborative is a womanowned business that partners exclusively with other local women-owned businesses and local women artisans.

In the short time the venue has been open, Anahata Collaborative has received several awards, including 2019 Best of Minneapolis in the Event Venue category, 2019 Best Unique Wedding Venue by Forever Bride, and 2018 Best New Venue Opening by Venue Report. “All of these awards and nominations have been incredibly meaningful since they were all unexpected and unsolicited. As a small business, just knowing there are people out there who truly support our business and our mission is so wonderful,” says Cornell, the collective’s CEO. The event space was also just nominated as one of the Five Top Venues in The Twin Cities by Twin Cities Collective.

“The desire for one space to create endless opportunities for exploring unique offerings, building a community of like-minded and multipassionate small business owners and focusing continuously on well-being for entrepreneurs is the ‘why’ behind Anahata Collaborative,” says Cornell.

Taking up the lower level of a historic lumber building, Anahata Collaborative boasts soaring ceilings and almost unimaginable glass garage doors that lead to an outside garden. With industrial interior design and loads of natural lighting, the space offers a cozy yet bright atmosphere that gives events a whimsical feeling.

With approximately 1,700 square feet of space, including two smaller breakout spaces and a kitchenette, Anahata Collaborative is an intimate venue suitable for groups of 75 or fewer. Whether it be a photoshoot, wedding, wellness retreat or a space for brainstorming, Anahata Collaborative is flexible and capable of suiting the needs of various clients for a variety of events. “We have hosted [almost] everything you can think of and it’s so fun to see what people can come up with,” says Cornell.

Offering hourly and bundled rates, Anahata Collaborative is also focused on helping the community and giving discounts to nonprofit organizations. Since all rentals are private, there will never be another client booked at the same time. “We are a smaller venue, which allows guests to bring their own food and decorations. We do offer set-up and cleaning services to make the day easier,” Cornell says. The space is fully furnished, equipped with A/V capabilities, accessibility for people with disabilities and free parking.

“We believe creativity builds well-being, and a supportive and passionate community creates magic,” says Cornell.

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