Limberlost Cabin Grounds

The perfect getaway

The rental of the grounds include the area surrounding the Limberlost Cabin and the front porch, plus access to the restrooms in the visitor center. The space is great for outdoor activities and family or corporate picnics.

Limberlost Cabin Grounds Details

Pricing
- Before 5 p.m. – $40/hr
- After 5 p.m. – $45/hr
Capacity

No capacity limit for outdoor spaces
Details
- Room and restrooms are handicapped-accessible.
- Discounted tour tickets available during regular hours with room rental – must arrange prior to meeting.
- Tables can be rented for additional fees.
- To book your event, a deposit of 50% of rental space is required along with a signed agreement. A check, American Express, MasterCard or Visa are accepted forms of payment. Please note: Indiana sales tax of 7% applies to all rental fees.
- A site buyout is an option. Please see the Lookbook (pdf) further down this page for details.
- Alcohol and catering services may be hired by the client. The client must provide a copy of the catering contract to the Limberlost State Historic Site manager at the time that the contract is signed. Caterers must show proof of all appropriate state licensing, including a valid liquor license.
- A certificate of insurance is required for all rental events at the Limberlost State Historic Site.
- There is a three hour minimum for each event. This includes one hour for set-up, one hour for your event and one hour for tear-down and clean-up. Extra hours for set-up, tear-down or the event may be added for an additional fee and must conclude by midnight.
- Limberlost State Historic Site at times could be considered under structural or cosmetic construction. Structural and/or cosmetic changes to the facility and its grounds includes but is not limited to gallery closures, improvements to the landscape, installation of art, etc. In the best efforts of the facility, plans will be communicated as early as possible to the client.
Preferred Vendors

BAKERIES

Angel’s Bakery
260.233.2538
[email protected]

Tiny Cakes Home Bakery
260.701.0922
[email protected]

Ball State University Catering
765.285.3500
[email protected]

CATERING

Ball State University Catering
765.285.3500
[email protected]

Mirage Banquet Hall & Catering
260.223.3222
[email protected]

EVENT PLANNERS

Marry Me in Fort Wayne
260.673.3643

Beautiful Blissful Weddings
574.386.1788
[email protected]

OFFICIANTS

Marry Me in Fort Wayne
260.673.3643

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Yellow Creek Photography
[email protected]

Erin Marie Photo & Films
260.223.2151

RLH Photography
260.639.1014
[email protected]

VIDEOGRAPHERS

RnB Sound
260.466.8735
[email protected]

DISC JOCKEYS

Distinct Sound Entertainment
MnM Sound DJs
260.343.8998
[email protected]

RnB Sound
260.466.8735
[email protected]

RENTALS

Adams County Party Rentals
260.223.2040
[email protected]

Mutton Party Rentals
260.432.8636

What sets us apart

The visitor center classroom has a digital projector and large screen for power point presentations and dvds
The historic carriage house, a smaller rental space, offers a different experience
Plenty of parking, including handicapped-accessible, parking is located on site
Discounted tours (day of rental) for participants

The home of a naturalist

The original Limberlost Cabin was designed by author, photographer and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter and her husband Charles and completed in 1895.

The cabin is a Queen Anne with an exterior of white cedar logs and redwood shingle siding. The 13-room interior includes both Arts and Crafts and Victorian design. The cabin contains seven fireplaces and a conservatory. It’s here that Gene Stratton-Porter (known as the Bird Woman) began her writing and photography career and wrote two of her most famous books, Freckles and A Girl of the Limberlost. The site also features the original carriage house.