Venues at the Inn
The Barn at Story
In 2013, we renovated a 1,600 square foot tin-roofed barn built in 1907. We have fitted the Barn with a concrete dance floor/stage, dancing and dining facilities, and a 200 amp electrical service. We can accommodate up to 80 guests under roof and 300 guests under the stars or tent.
The Barn venue is rented out by the weekend. Clients are encouraged to come as early as Wednesday to start decorating and enjoy their wedding week festivities! We do offer Day of Coordinators to help with setup, planning, and overall execution.
Catering can be provided by Story or you are welcome to bring your own in with valid food license.
The Flower Garden
Not far from the barn is a carefully tended herb garden which supplies our gourmet restaurant. In the spring, hundreds of daffodils and day lilies shoot from the turf, to complement the riot of redbuds and dogwoods in the forest. During warm weather, the fenced garden area is available for weddings; it can handle groups of up to 65 persons seated at a table & 100 persons ceremony.
The Old Mill
The 19th Century grain mill next to the Story Inn's General store is a perfect place for all weather meetings and parties for up to 40 people.
This remarkably well-preserved tin roofed clapboard edifice still has the original grain milling equipment in place! We recently renovated the interior of this remarkable building with pine paneling from locally-harvested trees. We offer a full range of menu items in the Old Mill, which your group can enjoy in privacy, come snow, rain, heat, or night. The Mill offers not only a catering space on the first level, and an overnight king suite upstairs which comes with the rental fee.
Support the Story Historic District - Join the 1851 Club
Preservation Efforts Continue
Supporting preservation efforts for a historic district has never been easier than now with Couples Plans, Family Retreats, and Exclusive Town Rentals.
Fortunately, this hotel and restaurant business model overlaps directly with preserving the property where families with deeper roots can be proud for their family homes to be prominentl
Supporting preservation efforts for a historic district has never been easier than now with Couples Plans, Family Retreats, and Exclusive Town Rentals.
Fortunately, this hotel and restaurant business model overlaps directly with preserving the property where families with deeper roots can be proud for their family homes to be prominently featured. Guests who support the business, accelerate preservation efforts while sustaining livelihoods for 20 coworkers and their families in the community.
1851 Club - Couples Plan $500
One Night Inclusive Retreat
DINING – Two entrees & sides from the casual pub food menu with brunch for two! Includes n/a beverage, tax, and gratuity.
Upgrade casual pub food to dinner reservations for additional $150.
EVENTS- Annual 1851 Club Membership includes admission into all public events: Indiana Wine Fair x 2, Bourbon Festival x 2
One Night Inclusive Retreat
DINING – Two entrees & sides from the casual pub food menu with brunch for two! Includes n/a beverage, tax, and gratuity.
Upgrade casual pub food to dinner reservations for additional $150.
EVENTS- Annual 1851 Club Membership includes admission into all public events: Indiana Wine Fair x 2, Bourbon Festival x 2, & Comedy Shows x 12 (Tickets are transferrable; two comedy show tickets = 1 festival ticket).
LODGING – Choose your overnight room or cottage for one night; Upgrades to larger premium houses available.
FREE OVERNIGHT UPGRADES THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR- 1851 Club members may upgrade any overnight room reservation to any available larger private cottage throughout the year at no additional charge for bookings made one week prior to the reservation date.
1851 Club - Family Plan $1,000
1851 Club - Private Town Rental $10,000
1851 Club - Private Town Rental $10,000
Two Night Inclusive Retreat
DINING –Inclusive 4-course prix fixe dinner reservations for two in the acclaimed restaurant, two entrees and sides from the casual pub food menu, & brunch for two both days. Includes n/a beverage, tax, and gratuity.
EVENTS- Annual 1851 Club Membership includes admission into all public events: Indiana Wine Fair
Two Night Inclusive Retreat
DINING –Inclusive 4-course prix fixe dinner reservations for two in the acclaimed restaurant, two entrees and sides from the casual pub food menu, & brunch for two both days. Includes n/a beverage, tax, and gratuity.
EVENTS- Annual 1851 Club Membership includes admission into all public events: Indiana Wine Fair x 2, Bourbon Festival x 2, & Comedy Shows x 24 (Tickets are transferrable; two comedy show tickets = 1 festival ticket).
GIFT CERTIFICATE – Guests receive $50 gift certificate to customize the experience.
LODGING – TWO NIGHT STAY – Choose your room or private cottage. Upgrades to larger premium houses available.
FREE UPGRADES TO COTTAGES THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR- 1851 Club members’ may upgrade any overnight room reservation to any available larger private cottage throughout the year at no additional charge for bookings made one week prior to the reservation date.
1851 Club - Private Town Rental $10,000
1851 Club - Private Town Rental $10,000
1851 Club - Private Town Rental $10,000
Inclusive Two-Night Town Takeover available consecutive weekdays (Monday-Thursday)
All 15 Accommodations with 20 bedrooms;
Dining Room Reservations - Main Course & Sides included for 40 guests
Casual Pub Food Menu for 40 guests
$500 voucher redeemable for additional catering, merchandise, or tavern.
Continental Breakfast basket each day inclu
Inclusive Two-Night Town Takeover available consecutive weekdays (Monday-Thursday)
All 15 Accommodations with 20 bedrooms;
Dining Room Reservations - Main Course & Sides included for 40 guests
Casual Pub Food Menu for 40 guests
$500 voucher redeemable for additional catering, merchandise, or tavern.
Continental Breakfast basket each day includes yogurt, muffins, granola bars, fresh fruit, cheese, oatmeal, juice, coffee, tea, and bottled water
Representation at the Indiana Wine Fair - Admission and Booth space