Inspiration Around Every Corner
From a garden wedding to a special reception in the spruce grove, our grounds are a versatile event space. Host your event among the rolling hills, scenic vistas, majestic trees and landscape that inspired noted Hoosier painter T.C. Steele and his wife Selma to build their home and cultivate beauty and art in Brown County.
Dressed to Impress
Guests are sure to be impressed by the beauty of this historic site. The House of the Singing Winds was built by the Steeles in 1907 and is an excellent spot for photos. The formal gardens have recently been restored to their original beauty, featuring gorgeous lily ponds and winding paths. The Large Studio, built in 1916 and used primarily to display Steele’s work, is a striking indoor space and serves as a backdrop for outdoor events.
Visit T.C. Steele Historic SiteWhat Sets Us Apart
- Art, history and nature on 211 acres
- Conveniently located halfway between Bloomington and Nashville
- Easy on-site parking
- Historically-significant restored gardens serve as a backdrop for your event
- Scenic woodland setting for a variety of outdoor activities
- Many photo opportunities available on the grounds
Outdoor Grounds Details
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Pricing
3 hour minimum. All grounds are priced the same as follows.
- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $150/hr
- 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. $200/hr
- Ceremony Only $150/hr
- Includes 1 hour for rehearsal and 2 hours for day of wedding (includes set up)
- Only available during hours the site is open
- No personnel
- Site Buyout (After 5pm only) $500/hr
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Capacity
Formal Garden/Event Field – 300
Spruce Grove/Formal Garden – 100
Parks Field – 200
North Deck Overlook – 50 -
Details
- Chairs are available for $2 each, up to 60 chairs.
- Set-up and tear down is $150.
- Water and electrical outlets available for Formal Garden and North Deck venues.
- To book your event, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of rental space is required along with a signature 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.
- Alcohol and catering may be hired by the client. The client must provide a copy of the catering contract to the T.C. Steele State Historic Site Administrator at the time that the contract is signed. Caterers must show proof of all appropriate state licensing, including a valid liquor license.
- 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.
- A certificate of insurance is required for all rental events at T.C. Steele State Historic Site.
- T.C. Steele 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.
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Preferred vendors
BAKERIES
Ashlynn Leigh Cakes
812.603.2140
aubrey@ashlynnleighcakes.comUnderground Cupcake & Café
812.935.5253
ucc.hq@bluemarble.netCakes In Bloom
812.876.2680
info@cakesinbloomington.comTwo Sticks Bakery
812.668.2125BAND/MUSIC
Blonde Entertainment
317.407.3468
info@blondeentertainment.comThe Bishops
317.902.0555
bbishop9901@yahoo.comCATERING
Hotel Nashville
812.988.8400
kault@hotelnashville.comKRC Banquets & Catering
812.333.3431
krccatering@gmail.comTerry’s Catering
812.333.0999
sales@terryscatering.comSugar Daddy’s Cakes & Catering
812.824.2253
wienerhawkins@gmail.comJohnny’s Grub to Go
812.606.8369DISC JOCKEYS
Distinct Sound Entertainment
317.983.3536
Distinctsound@gmail.comMaddox Entertainment Professional DJ Service
812.343.7085
keith@keithmaddox.netEVENT PLANNING
Social Butterfly Planning Weddings & Events
812.269.8917
hello@socialbutterflyplanning.comAshley Wedding and Events
812.322.3952
ashleyweddings@gmail.comMagical Moments Event Planning
317.850.3052
info@magicalmomentseventplanning.comSincerely Yours
812.785.1570
sincerely_yours_events@yahoo.comFLORAL
Michael’s Flowers, Inc.
812.988.7758
www.michaelsflowersandantiques.comVillage Florist
812.988.7045
wendyschrimper@att.netCathy Teeters Beautiful Weddings & Design Studio
812.327.9794
cateeters@yahoo.comINVITATIONS
Eye Thee Wed
317.260.1825
design@eye-thee-wed.comJupiter and Juno
jessika@jupiterandjuno.comOFFICIANTS
Weddings by Keith Maddox, Officiant
812.343.7085
keith@keithmaddox.netIndy Wedding Officiants
317.835.9026
chris@indyweddingofficiants.comIndy Wedding Pastors
765.631.0320
dennie@indyweddingpastors.comPORTABLE TOILETS
Buck Valley Portable Toilets
812.988.6469
www.buckvalleyseptic.comHoosier Portable Restrooms
317.844.6919
www.hoosierportables.comMonroe Tuff Jon
812.333.7187PHOTOGRAPHERS
Chad Franz
317.833.4833
chad@chadfranz.comIn Bloom Photography
812.606.4799
wendi@inbloomphoto.comLisa Berry Photography
812.331.7889
lisa@lisaberryphotography.comSouthern Touch Design
706.604.2313
southerntouchdesign@yahoo.comChadon Photography
812.339.2060
www.chadon.comRENTALS
Nashville Party Rentals
812.269.8802
info@nprtents.comPerfect Parties Tents and Events
812.334.2219
perfectpartiesandtents@gmail.comVintage Farmhouse Tables
317.646.6034
beanntony@aol.comVIDEOGRAPHERS
Cybil and Brandon Studios
317.270.4496
photo@cybilandbrandon.comGreen Hat Media
812.340.4451
garrett.poortinga@gmail.comVisuals by AJ
574.220.1848
visualsbyaj@gmail.com
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