If you find yourself leaning toward the Conrad when you think about overnight accommodations, then…read moreyou'll likely want to stay far away from Richmond, Indiana's Quaker Hill Conference Center, a quiet little gem in an area populated by two of the historic peace churches, Friends (Quakers) and Church of the Brethren. For those who are aware, Earlham College in Richmond is a Quaker college, while Church of the Brethren operates their seminary, Bethany Theological Seminary, in Richmond right alongside the Earlham campus. So, yeah, you should take a hint that "Quaker Hill" is very much guided by, but not necessarily limited to, Quaker values encouraging simplicity, hospitality, social responsibility and being, well, friendly. I've stayed at Quaker Hill Conference Center on multiple occasions over the years as a graduate of the seminary and, at least until recently, a Church of the Brethren pastor. As Christina C. noted in her 2014 review, Quaker Hill is run by the "nicest people" and has the "best food" ever. Quaker Hill is mostly geared toward small to moderate-sized gatherings including conferences, workshops, special events, retreats and more. The main building, Evans House, existed as a private home from its construction in 1855 until the 1940's. During World War II, the house was used as a place for refugee resettlement, while it also housed a day camp and a Rural Life Association. Woodard Lodge was added in 1971 and they also offer an outdoor amphitheatre, dining options (up to 60 can be accommodated), meeting rooms for 10-60, and a neat little feature called a Solitude Room for personal retreats. They also have a picnic shelter and even limited long-term apartment options. You are able to have your meals at Quaker Hill - indeed, the food is terrific and typically served buffet style. Prices per meal range from $9-15, though they do offer some value conscious options. While it may sound like Quaker Hill is only for groups, every single time I've stayed there it's been alone while attending classes at the fairly close by seminary. If you require accessibility, this is definitely a place where you want to make that known up front. While they can often accommodate, their buildings are older and if you don't make your needs known you could show up on a weekend with every room booked and you've been assigned an inaccessible room - and yeah, I did this once and learned from it. It was completely my fault. Prices do vary by arrangement - I'm hesitant to cite prices as it can vary between groups, conferences, etc. I would plan on something above a Motel 6 and substantially lower than most hotels. If your body is somewhat requiring of a more luxurious sleeping situation, you may want to visit Quaker Hill first to see if it meets your needs. The room I was in, for example, often had a full-sized bed. They do have different options. Again, communication is pretty important here. So, why a 5-star if I communicate reservations? The people are stellar, the facilities are top notch and you are treated well here. The conference center is set close to a business corridor, but in a wooded area with tremendous privacy. If you're truly treating this is a retreat or personal getaway, this is simply stellar. If you go into it expecting a "motel" type setting, you may be setting yourself up for disappointment. While I'm done with seminary, I wouldn't hesitate to return and I find myself often recommending Quaker Hill to friends visiting Richmond.

Nicest people and best food ever!…read more I have to come every other year a couple times for work training. In Woodard Lodge, the rooms are always clean and come with two twin beds. There is a nice common area where you can hang out. There are rooms in the main building too, but I've never stayed there. We always have our training in the large room int he main building and it fits about 35 in a circle around the edges. It is historical looking, which is a nice change from the modernity of most buildings. The reason I love coming here is because of the food. I think everything is made from scratch with love. I always joke that I gain 5 pounds every time I'm here. They always have multiple dessert options with lunch and dinner. I would recommend coming here for the food alone. They also have a great tea selection. There is a nice wooded area right next to the conference center where you can hike to a small waterfall. It is a nice escape from daily life.

We recently held an event for around 70 people, and this venue was absolutely perfect…read more The vintage décor is beautiful, and sparked lots of conversation. I was just amazed with the attention to detail. Serving dishes, glass wear, full kitchen, sound system, two large screen televisions, and even games for the kiddos were all provided. The owner has thought of everything you might need, and she is always very quick to respond with answers to any questions you may have. On top of all of that, the price is very reasonable, and the whole place was spotless. Very highly recommend!

Recently attended a baby shower hosted at 611 Gathering Place. Plenty of street parking nearby and…read morevery easy to get to on Harrison Ave. We loved the eclectic vintage furniture and decor that really transform this space and make it stand apart from other "party room" type spaces. There was ample tables and counter spaces to serve food and host activities. Our primary complaint was the AC. If the AC was running, we couldn't tell. We didn't really have hot food aside from 1 crockpot, but with about 40 people in the space, it was quite warm inside. There are curtains that go partway across the storefront windows, but they only provide some shade and do not assist in keeping the room cool. Lighting may need to be improved because it would be a bit dark without the natural sunlight, but thicker curtains to help block the afternoon sun would be an improvement!

With a capacity of 600, the Starr Gennett Building is one of Richmond, Indiana's most unique and…read morewonderful spaces now available for event use and private rentals. The Starr Gennett Building falls under the umbrella of Richmond Parks and with its unique interior and exterior features is an ideal location for those who want an event with that extra something special. The architecture of the building is incredibly unique. It looks and feels like the historical building that it actually is. The grounds around the building offer picnic tables, abundant parking, benches, a historical sidewalk, and a surprising amount of greenery considering this is actually located in the heart of Richmond. The Starr Gennett Building does not have air conditioning and this should be considered, though it has quite a few grated windows offering a consistent airing out and breeze. However, having just officiated a wedding in extraordinary heat this is definitely something to be considered. There's a Gennett Records logo on the building indicating the building's history. The inside has a strong industrial vibe. I thought of the Circle City Industrial Complex here in my hometown of Indy as a comparison. However, it's just such a wondrous space. It almost makes me want to get married. Almost. Starr Gennett is considered a historic site and a certificate of liability is required to rent it. You also must rent it from 2-182 days in advance. It's available 7 days per week, 8am - 10pm. In case it's not obvious, the building was originally built for the Starr Gennett Records Company and is part of the legacy of Starr Piano Company and Gennett Records. There's a Starr Gennett Gallery and Walk of Fame also located in Richmond. As is nearly always true of historic sites, accessibility is not perfect here. However, it's surprisingly solid and it would be super easy to facilitate a meaningful event here that was accessible to all.

I was surprised to see that this place had not been reviewed on Yelp yet, because it's such a…read morebeautiful place for an event. I believe they may be fairly new. Located just down the road from the golf course and Selma, Bailey's Place has been beautifully landscaped to hold events, wedding ceremonies, etc. I was visiting here for a wedding. It's a gorgeous setup with an arbor, that the bride and groom got married under. There was seating set up in front of the arbor for guest. Behind the arbor was a cabin, that can be used for wedding party to get ready. But also can be used for receptions or having the wedding in. I believe this was the backup if it had rained. There isn't necessarily a parking lot, but a grassy area this is designated for parking. And lots of trees for shading.

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First Indiana exit on westbound I-70. Good coffee, clean bathrooms and very nice people. Warm…read moreinside with lowkey music and a lovely deck for warmer times. It's a definite 5-star place to stop. Fluffy Bunny sends

Fall flavored coffee cake and a pour over in a chill rural setting? I'm in!…read more Service was quick and friendly. Picked up some coffee beans during my visit, too. This place has a chic lodge/industrial vibe inside and has a wonderful deck/porch that doubles the size of the shop in warmer weather. I'll definitely be back when I visit my local friends again.

Hidden Valley Orchards is a beautiful place. I went for the Apple fest, and the selection of apples…read morewere amazing. I really liked the Japanese apples that they had. The spiked apple cider was also really good. It was really nice being able to walk around and look at all the flowers. But I did find it a little pricey to be able to go to the other areas.

There's pluses and minuses to this place. One of the…read morebiggest minuses I've experienced in my visits is me constantly going "does anyone work here??" Want to purchase from the gift shop? Not an employee in sight. The food and bar always seem to be closed. Can't even find where to purchase their famous doughnuts. They built the huge play area for children which is great! But please don't advertise all your food and drink options if it's never going to be open or an employee around to check you out. Nothing like your toddler melting down because they want a juice and you can't find a way to pay for it. I love the baby animals and all the kids activities but until they figure out how to properly run this place I probably won't come back.

I am a sucker for the reclaimed/vintage/bluesy cool vibe...and this spot has it! I attended a…read morewedding reception here on a Sunday afternoon, so I cannot attest to the busines or space outside of an event like this -- but it was awesome. Kind of has a spacious, rustic barn feel yet it's industrial, yet it's cozy. Hard to explain. Definitely would consider this space if I were holding an event in Richmond at any time. Only accessible via freight elevator that you HAVE to have an employee run for you...take it to the 4th floor and through a cool old warehouse-y feeling joint, through the doors, and you're there. Go down the hall lined with children's art (at my visit) and straight through another set of doors. Minimalist restrooms in the hall outside just have drawn curtains for doors, so beware. Cool old flyers, pictures, postcards adorned the walls in the restroom. I wanted to read them all. Overall a super sweet space if it's your bag. New Boswell Brewery beers on tap (4 of them!) was the cherry on top for me. Cheers!

This was an unexpected gem in rural Ohio. This is a fairly significant building housing a large art…read morestudio and several different artistic disciplines, and educators. My kids took a pottery class here, and it was outstanding. Eaton is a small town, and parking was easy. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and make you feel at home. They're well equipped, and while I'm not a master of pottery or anything like that, they had everything I could have imagined, and my kids ended up making two beautiful mugs as gifts for my wife and myself. I highly recommend checking this place out for a class, or just swinging in if you're in Eaton and want to get a bit of culture!

Wine is great…read more Service is great The servers are friendly NANCY is awesome !!! 6 for $9 is the tasting Reasonable They have some food trucks sometimes They have some snacks Great little place !

The Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard and winery was so beautiful on a summer day since they have an…read moreamazing outdoor area. The inside has a lot of seating for multiple groups. They have plenty of wine to test and I love the flight options. I had the red wine flight which consisted of a variety of red wines to try. I loved how there were food options as well. The staff were really nice and helpful in trying to decide what to try.

Really nice golf course…read more Pretty challenging layout as some of the par fours and fives are some of the higher yardages you may encounter on local public tracks Very reasonable pricing friendly staff a nice little bar area. You can grab a cold one afterwards. A couple times will likely return

The staff at Meadowbrook at Clayton provided outstanding service for Sigma Boule's recent Summer…read moreLeisure Gathering on 17 August 2025. I would gladly use the facility again. Thanks!