Discover this hidden gem of Brown County! Attracted by its natural beauty, famed Hoosier Group impressionist artist Theodore C. Steele (1847-1926) was the first major artist to settle in Brown County, now the “Art Colony of the Midwest”. The TC Steele State Historic Site offers regularly scheduled tours year round of Steele’s painting-filled studio and home. Examples of Steele’s artwork rotate. Reservations by phone are encouraged due to limited tour occupancy.
The House of the Singing Winds boasts original furnishings and a unique view of Indiana life of a century past. Visitors can enjoy the site’s 211-acre grounds, including restored historic gardens, the historic Dewar Log Cabin, five hiking trails, and the 92 acre Selma N. Steele State Nature Preserve.
Planning a wedding? From a ceremony in the formal gardens to a reception in the spruce grove, the versatile 211-acre grounds provide the perfect space for every your special occasion. Combining art, history, and nature, this stunning historic site features gorgeous lily ponds, winding paths, woodland settings, a striking indoor art studio, an outdoor lighted deck with wrap-around porch, and countless locations to capture breathtaking photos you’ll treasure forever.
