T.C. Steele Outdoor Grounds

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 Site

What 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

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Outdoor Grounds Details

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
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.
- 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.
Preferred vendors

BAKERIES

Ashlynn Leigh Cakes
812.603.2140
[email protected]

Underground Cupcake & Café
812.935.5253
[email protected]

Cakes In Bloom
812.876.2680
[email protected]

Two Sticks Bakery
812.668.2125

BAND/MUSIC

Blonde Entertainment
317.407.3468
[email protected]

The Bishops
317.902.0555
[email protected]

CATERING

Hotel Nashville
812.988.8400
[email protected]

KRC Banquets & Catering
812.333.3431
[email protected]

Terry’s Catering
812.333.0999
[email protected]

Sugar Daddy’s Cakes & Catering
812.824.2253
[email protected]

Johnny’s Grub to Go
812.606.8369

DISC JOCKEYS

Distinct Sound Entertainment
317.983.3536
[email protected]

Maddox Entertainment Professional DJ Service
812.343.7085
[email protected]

EVENT PLANNING

Social Butterfly Planning Weddings & Events
812.269.8917
[email protected]

Ashley Wedding and Events
812.322.3952
[email protected]

Magical Moments Event Planning
317.850.3052
[email protected]

Sincerely Yours
812.785.1570
[email protected]

FLORAL

Michael’s Flowers, Inc.
812.988.7758
www.michaelsflowersandantiques.com

Village Florist
812.988.7045
[email protected]

Cathy Teeters Beautiful Weddings & Design Studio
812.327.9794
[email protected]

INVITATIONS

Eye Thee Wed
317.260.1825
[email protected]

Jupiter and Juno
[email protected]

OFFICIANTS

Weddings by Keith Maddox, Officiant
812.343.7085
[email protected]

Indy Wedding Officiants
317.835.9026
[email protected]

Indy Wedding Pastors
765.631.0320
[email protected]

PORTABLE TOILETS

Buck Valley Portable Toilets
812.988.6469
www.buckvalleyseptic.com

Hoosier Portable Restrooms
317.844.6919
www.hoosierportables.com

Monroe Tuff Jon
812.333.7187

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Chad Franz
317.833.4833
[email protected]

In Bloom Photography
812.606.4799
[email protected]

Lisa Berry Photography
812.331.7889
[email protected]

Southern Touch Design
706.604.2313
[email protected]

Chadon Photography
812.339.2060
www.chadon.com

RENTALS

Nashville Party Rentals
812.269.8802
[email protected]

Perfect Parties Tents and Events
812.334.2219
[email protected]

Vintage Farmhouse Tables
317.646.6034
[email protected]

VIDEOGRAPHERS

Cybil and Brandon Studios
317.270.4496
[email protected]

Green Hat Media
812.340.4451
[email protected]

Visuals by AJ
574.220.1848
[email protected]