4 Types of Unique Meeting and Event Venues in Brown County

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First things first: Finding the meeting and event space that is right for you. Skip the same places you always book! Brown County, Indiana, has numerous one-of-a-kind venues that your whole group will enjoy—whether you’re expecting 10 people or a few thousand.

Here are 4 types of unique meeting and event venues in Brown County:

1. Art and History Venues

Inspire your group by hosting your gathering at a venue where Brown County’s art and history roots run deep.

The 211-acre grounds of the T.C. Steele State Historic Site include the noted Hoosier painter’s home and art studio, multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces, formal gardens, lily ponds, hiking trails, and a nature preserve. Rolling hills, scenic vistas, and beautiful landscape included! (Event Capacity: 15-300)

Discover Brown County’s fascinating past when you gather at the Brown County History Center. Full of rustic charm, it has a variety of spaces available, including the Grand Hall overlooking Downtown Nashville, as well as a catering kitchen and state-of-the-art sound and projection system. (Event Capacity: 50-200)

2. Music and Entertainment Venues

Brown County is the ultimate live entertainment destination of the Midwest, so why not host your gathering at one of these fun venues?

Your group could have the historic Brown County Playhouse all to yourselves! The iconic theater’s nostalgic atmosphere, spacious design, and ample amenities make it a one-of-a-kind venue for your gathering, including 425 seats, a stage, a green room, catering space, a bar/concession stand, and professional AV equipment (sound, lighting, movie projector). (Event Capacity: 10-425)

The 325-acre wooded campus at Hard Truth Distilling Co. offers a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces, a full-service restaurant, catering services, guided tastings, distillery tours, mixology classes, ATV adventures, a Tiki cruise, an outdoor amphitheater, and more. And for gatherings on a grand scale, their entire property and expansive terrace can be reserved for private events. (Event Capacity: 8-3,000)

One of the last surviving dance barns in the country, Mike’s Music & Dance Barn features a 2,500-sq. ft. indoor space with a large dance floor, a stage with professional AV equipment, a large outdoor lawn space, catering and bartending services, pool table, dartboards, and two overnight rooms that double as dressing rooms. And don’t forget country line dance lessons too! (Event Capacity: 40-300)

3. Meeting Venues with Lodging

Need an event space that offers overnight accommodations as well? Check out these all-in-one options!

For a rustic lodge vibe, the cozy Abe Martin Lodge in beautiful Brown County State Park won’t disappoint. In addition to over 6,000 sq. ft. of meeting/banquet/conference spaces, they have overnight guest rooms, cabins, and suites as well as an indoor water park, a full-service restaurant, catering services, lounge areas, outdoor verandas, an outdoor amphitheater, and trail access. (Event Capacity: 10-400)

One of the largest lodging properties in Brown County, The Seasons Lodge features 50 guest rooms in addition to a spacious Event Center, 10 meeting rooms, and various gathering spaces. They also offer catering services, an on-site restaurant and bar, a game room, an outdoor patio, and multiple common areas to enjoy. (Event Capacity: 25-500)

The quaint atmosphere of the Cornerstone Inn in Downtown Nashville is perfect if you’re looking for an intimate event setting. They have nearly 40 overnight accommodations (guest rooms, cottage suites, vacation homes) in addition to multiple meeting rooms, onsite parking, and an outdoor garden space. (Event Capacity: 16-70)

4. Barn Venues

Brown County has multiple restored barn venues that can host more than weddings!

Each barn combines rustic charm and modern amenities with everything in one location, lots of room, and unique indoor-and-outdoor spaces that your group will love. You’ll be surrounded by the stunning views that Brown County is known for. And many offer catering services and/or overnight accommodations as well.

• Harvest Hall at eXplore Brown County (Max Event Capacity: 200)
• Que Sera Farms (Max Event Capacity: 180)
• Story Inn (Max Event Capacity: 300)
• The Barn at Mount Liberty (Max Event Capacity: 130)
• The Barn at Timber Ridge (Max Event Capacity: 250)
• The Old Barn at Brown County (Max Event Capacity: 200)

So, don’t settle for the same places you always book when you can gather your group somewhere unique! Find the meeting and event venue that is just right for you in Brown County, Indiana! Explore even more group meeting spaces!

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