My MIL threw my FIL a surprise 90th birthday party at McIntyre Place. The place is hip, beautiful…read moreand great for small gatherings.

From the owner: McIntyre Place is an event space dedicated to providing you with long-lasting memories and…read moreunforgettable moments. Located in the heart of downtown Auburn, Indiana, McIntyre Place features a beautiful urban and industrial setting with upscale amenities. It’s the ideal place for receptions, meetings, and events.

This is my second time here. First time was for a night of Singo on the winery side- super fun game…read moreand I won the blackout round so bonus there! This time was for a Valentine's Day lunch with my husband and we sat at the bar on the distillery side. Ambience on both sides is very good. I had the veggie pizza the first time- it was cooked to perfection! This time I had the tatchos without meat (I'm vegetarian) and they were good but a little soggy. Maybe if the meat was on them they wouldn't be? I don't drink anymore and their mocktail is crazy good. At least they offer one! My husband got the Old Fashioned flight and they were all good. He ended up buying the blueberry and cherry whiskeys when we left. This place has heated igloos, tours, tastings, a great gift shop, and outdoor concerts we plan on attending. We will definitely take out of town friends and family here. Highly recommend!

Really love seeing NE Indiana grow and create spaces like this. I went on the wine tour during a…read moreweekend evening. Just me and my friend so it was extremely intimate yet casual. Really loved our tour host. So knowledgeable and passionate. The wines I sampled completely changed my view on wines--I'm a bigger fan now! Hope to return and try some more one day.

"Where it All Began…read more. In 1893 Wing and Mahurin began construction on Robert and Clara's Romanesque styled mansion. Same architect as the University of Saint Francis' Bass Mansion and The History Center both in Fort Wayne. Robert served as a 2 time state senator, assistant U.S. Commissioner for Indiana, huge investor in natural gas, (the reason Fort Wayne & even Chicago got natural gas when they did) and was a prominent lawyer. Clara helped form the first classes at the Fort Wayne Art School and was the co-founder of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The couple was originally from the Muncie area but moved up here for business purposes. They were a very prominent couple during their years here in Fort Wayne. Not only did Clara leave her forever footsteps at the Art Museum, Robert's law firm is still going strong known as the Barrett-McNagny law firm serving the local area still today. They only had one child Bessie but unfortunately due to illness died at 11 months old. After Robert's death in 1901 the home was sold to William K. Noble who ran a lumber company that operated in 3 states. His family of 3 lived there for 22 years and sold the building for $50,000 to The Klaehn Funeral home. In 1935 the west side addition was added due to high demand. At this time funerals were no longer held in the residents home as they were done in the 1800s. Today there are over 14,000 square feet in this absolutely breathtaking mansion. No detail has gone unnoticed. It remained a funeral home for over 93 years. Until they left the building in 2018 and the Sturm's bought the building in 2020 to preserve its beauty. We want to preserve our precious history first and foremost. History is the reason why we are all here today! We are SOOO PASSIONATE about preserving and sharing this place with the world!" My friend Jesse from JMH Fotografy https://www.facebook.com/jmhfotografy?mibextid=2JQ9oc https://instagram.com/jmhfotografy?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== was one of the invitees to do a Spooky Photo Shoot. Every room ( and there are lots of them ) have original wood work, beautiful pocket doors. Chandeliers, staircase is beautiful, stained glass, big open spaces. Since this was a funeral home for nearly 100 years there are bits and pieces of that history still here too. The building had a great vibe inside and out. They are raising money for more renovations so book an event. And call Jesse for photos. I was his assistant for the day. We had such a great time.

Amazing place and very beautiful atmosphere. Very welcoming and you will fall in love with the…read morearchitecture of the 130 year old building

First time visiting for the Allen County Fair and it was great! Love that there was an earlier time…read morefor smaller children to visit before the evening rush. The grounds were very clean and not crowded at all. Nice area for many events. Will be back!

Absolutely beautiful rustic venue for a wedding. This isn't on Google maps or listed anywhere but…read morefor the lucky couple that finds this place, you'll love it. The bathrooms and dressing rooms are so cute. The setup is perfect. The grounds are beautiful. Bar, catering area, dance floor, etc - all was perfect. The setup with guests upstairs and down, gave a perfect view to everyone, while able to keep distanced. The upstairs was a little warm but windows and fans circulated the air just fine. I cannot recommend this venue enough. It's in the middle of nowhere but you won't be disappointed.

Let me begin by saying, I was really hopeful my for the best. Based on the reviews I was sure we…read morewould be using this cute little place as a "meet in the middle" for our family. However. Our evening turned out like this. It was 5:30pm we entered the restaurant and stood patiently in the family dining area . No one came. We sent a scout to the bar upstairs. He came down and told us that we could bring the 8 year old up if we sat in the hallway but it seated 4. Our scout carried a chair upstairs for our 5th party. We waited another 8 min. No one came . After 10 min. We prepared to leave . A server said, " are you leaving?". Yes! And we left. This was a Friday night experience. The server was there by herself. She was intending to cook-serve and bar tend. I wish this place the best. It's adorable. Since I can't judge the food or really the service, my suggestion is to call ahead and see if they are staffed and ready.

Called ahead to make a reservation- not needed but Donna was super nice and we had a good laugh…read morewhen we walked into this awesome spot. It looks like a great place for a wedding reception. Quaint quiet town! The reception area is large and the depot is fantastic Just found out that a band plays here every Thursday. I bet this place will be hopping. Seriously, I wish we were sticking around longer- ordered the bean soup - husband says it's hot and good. Salmon sandwiches and steak burger. Side options are chips or applesauce. The food smells great while we wait. Pop is flat. Beer is cold. Water is wet. Gnat season is in full swing. Food is good. Nothing to ring a bell over but a solid dinner while traveling on 30. Just a mile off the highway!! Would I come back - sure, nothing but miles behind me and more in front of me to make this place a super spot for us to have made a reservation!!!

Loved our time at House of Pins. My team and I enjoyed some much needed fun time bowling, listening…read moreto music and relaxing before spending time gathered around the big screen to do some vision planning. Great place for family a get together, party, or some team building!

Would definitely recommend this spot for any group event young and old. Plenty of room and just a…read morefun time overall. Sarah and her husband were very nice greeting us and great communication. Would book again for any future events!

Pleasant time here a Friday evening for a catered rehearsal dinner, I enjoyed the well designed…read moresimple room though small inviting and easy to use. Clean bathrooms are a big plus, good bar area with smart prices on a surprising selection, and I like the food, selection of excellent salad, meats, and fantastic desserts for the right fix after a lot of walking and talking. I noticed the staff was polite and not that easy to notice which is exactly what works for catering. Even with me only doing the piano performance for the ceremony, not in on the planning or numbers, I easily see why they picked this place and can highly recommend.

From the owner: Amazing Event Catering & Private Space for up to 70 Guests located in Syracuse, IN. Offering…read morecatering service for food and bar in a 50-mile radius.

Watercolor classes by Tom DeSomer have been such a great experience! I've taken several art…read moreclasses, but wanted to learn more about watercolors in specific, so I started attending classes about a year ago. As a beginner watercolor artist, I've appreciated the loose curriculum approach and activities Tom prepares, as well as the chance to do my own thing and learn how to paint something that inspires me. At this life stage a flexible schedule is high on my list so I'm loving that the class is offered in a way that I can tailor it to my calendar & I'm not out money if I can't attend a class every week. Exactly the creative outlet I was looking for!

From the owner: Watercolor classes for beginner & intermediate adult students (18yrs+) with a focus on watercolor…read morebasics design & technique. Classes run in 4 week intervals on the first four Thursdays of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Register online at www.desomerart.com/classes. (I am also offering a discount of 50% for any family members (15yrs+) who register with you.)