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T.C. STEELE OUTDOOR GROUNDS

T.C. Steele Outdoor Grounds

A Majestic Setting for Unforgettable Events

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.

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.

Couple wedding photo on TC Steele Outdoor Grounds

KEY FEATURES and AMENITIES

  • Art, history, and nature on 211 acres
  • Located between Bloomington and Nashville
  • Easy on-site parking
  • Beautifully restored gardens as an event backdrop
  • Scenic woodland setting
  • Photography opportunities throughout grounds

HOST in ANY STYLE

VENUE DETAILS

Capacity
  • Formal Garden/Event Field – 300
  • Spruce Grove/Formal Garden – 100
  • Parks Field – 200
  • North Deck Overlook – 50
Details
  • Up to 60 chairs available for $2 each
  • Water and electrical outlets available for Formal Gardens and North Deck
  • 3-hour minimum

  • Standard Pricing

    Pricing

    Before 5 pm

    • $150/hr

    After 5 pm

    • $200/hr

  • Other Pricing

    Ceremony Only
    • 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
Wedding hosted at TC Steele's Outdoor Grounds
Wedding hosted at TC Steele's Outdoor Grounds
Wedding hosted at TC Steele's Outdoor Grounds
Wedding hosted at TC Steele's Outdoor Grounds

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Deposit Requirements

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.

Vendor Policies

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.

A certificate of insurance is required for all rental events at T.C. Steele State Historic Site.

Extending Rental Time

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.

Construction Policy

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.