Group Travel
Plan your gathering in Brown County, Indiana
Brown County is perfect for small groups and meetings!
Skip the boring hotel ballroom and gather somewhere unlike anywhere else: Brown County! We have all the amenities you need to host your event well—venues, lodging, dining/catering, group experiences, ample parking, affordability, and more—all just a short drive away. Our majestic wilderness, rustic charm, and genuine hospitality perfectly combine getting away while still feeling right at home.
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Venues
Lodging
Dining & Catering
Group Experiences
Discover spaces for hosting your gathering
Find venues for everything from meetings, conventions, and presentations to performances, reunions, and retreats. Many of our venues also offer overnight lodging in addition to meeting space. So, whether you have a group of 10 or 400, we have numerous accommodations to choose from!
Abe Martin Lodge
Seasons Lodge & Event Center
Cornerstone Inn
Book accommodations for your entire group
Our unique lodging scene has countless places to retreat and rest your head. Perfect for groups of almost any size, our one-of-a-kind accommodations are unlike anywhere you’ve ever stayed before, including authentic log cabins, quaint cottages, charming B&Bs, country inns, and campgrounds galore! In addition to a variety of amenities, many also offer meeting spaces where your group can gather.
Brown County Inn
Artists Colony Inn
Hotel Nashville
Dig into diverse dining options that cater to every palate
Our restaurants and catering companies serve homecooked meals, creative classics, fresh local ingredients, box lunches, and more—all with Brown County’s signature down-home feel. Many can accommodate private dining and private events as well. As you explore our Taste directory, be sure to use filters like On-Site Restaurant and Off-Site Catering when searching for options that are best for your group.
The Restaurant at Hard Truth
Nashville House
Sugar Creek Barbeque Co
Plan fun activities and group experiences
Brown County offers unlimited ways to entertain your group and encourage connection. Be sure to ask our vendors about private events, tours, and experiences to personalize your group’s memories even more!
Outdoor Adventure
There are so many ways to experience the Great Outdoors in Brown County—the ultimate playground with hiking, mountain biking, ziplining, horseback riding, kayaking, golfing, fishing, ATVs, and more! Whether your group is looking to feel rejuvenated or exhilarated, you’ll love adventuring here.
Entertainment
There’s no shortage of stages in Brown County, the ultimate live entertainment destination of the Midwest. With eclectic performers and unique venues including a world-class music center, local playhouse, and a music park, it’s no wonder we’ve been dubbed the “Nashville of the North!”
Art & Culture
Handcrafted art is a way of life in Brown County, and it has been for more than a century. You’ll be inspired as you explore our thriving Art Colony with more than 150 active artists as well as art studios, galleries, classes, public art, art walks, and more.
Brown County group travel inspiration
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Meet your Brown County planners
Matt Rust
Executive Director
Matt Rust and his team are your go-to resources for Brown County group travel planning—ready to help you plan the perfect event and find the best partners to make it happen!
Email: mrust@browncounty.com
Phone: 812-988-7303
Let’s plan your gathering in Brown County!
Tell us about your group and what you’re planning. Matt and his team will be in touch with ideas and options to help you get started! We can also accommodate personalized private events, meals, tours, and experiences, so please let us know if you’re interested, and we can make your group event even more special!
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