Like many Scottish Rite cathedral-type buildings, the Scottish Rite in South Bend serves as both a…read morespace for area Masons and also an event space. I'd originally planned to submit this review a bit ago, however, for some reason the venue had been listed as closed. In looking it up, I realized that there had been some thought of closing it. However, my recent event attendance definitely confirms that it's an open and active space. As seems to also be often true for Scottish Rite buildings (also true of my local one here in Indy), there are always some accessibility issues due to the historic nature of the building. Scottish Rite does have elevator access for special events. While much of the building has a definite vintage feeling to it, I really liked the event space. Scottish Rite is available for weddings, receptions, special events, and other types of events. This setting is ideal for candlelight concerts. Despite some accessibility issues, Masons are notoriously open to addressing them to the best of their ability and there is an ability to contact them if you have ADA concerns. Scottish Rite is close to Notre Dame and area hotels. While it's somewhat obvious from my photo, they do have pretty cool facilities for weddings - both bride and groom suites, a grand cathedral, a grand ballroom, a bar lounge, and lighting/sound capabilities. There are 3 theater rooms, 5 private meeting rooms, classroom settings and more. It sounds like there's been some struggles here in recent years, but I enjoyed this event. While I'm not from South Bend, I would definitely return when I'm in the area.

We recently had our wedding ceremony and reception at Beiger and were absolutely thrilled with the…read moreentire experience. Dennis and Ron are consummate professionals who executed our event seamlessly. From the beginning, they were responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable. The inclusive nature of the venue made wedding planning relatively stress free - we just needed to handle the cake and photographer. The food, florals, DJ, decor, etc. were all handled through Beiger - and they were all fantastic. The food was definitely a highlight for our guests! Dennis did an amazing job keeping everything running smoothly on the day of the wedding. The mansion is stunning inside and out, which made for amazing photos and ambiance. You can tell how much thought was put into the appearance of every room. Members of our family and bridal party stayed there for a few days and loved it. It was such a beautiful place to start our marriage. Dennis and Ron were so delightful to work with. We wholeheartedly recommend them for any event -- especially a wedding!

My husband and I just got married at the Beiger Mansion, and it is a beautiful venue. The mansion…read moreitself is chock full of ambiance and beauty. It's homey, but it has amazing character; the owners- Ron and Dennis- have created such a beautifully designed inn with antiques, historical pieces and artwork. The breakfasts were sumptuous and filling, and the rooms were so uniquely designed. Each one was different and looked like something out of the Victorian era. Our room was quite large, with a sitting area, large bathroom with a standalone tub and shower, and a cozy fireplace. We couldn't have asked for more. I highly recommend the Beiger. I can honestly say I have never seen anything like it...

Nice location. The event room is beautiful. The Cafe Staff is friendly and top Notch. There is a…read moregroup of us that attend the Thursday weekly live trivia. Very accommodating for groups or just a single person looking to do some work. The menu is just like the South Bend location filled with yummy samiches (yes samiches) and flatbread pizzas oh and salads! The only minor change I would suggest is they serve the Artichoke dip with a small loaf of bread and the Bacon dip with potato chips. These combinations are ok but would be better served with a pita chip or crostini bread. BTW this is not just my opinion but talk amongst several customers. Also must note the entire place is clean! If you are in the area make it a point to stop in and enjoy! Very close to the Mishawaka RiverWalk.

Attended an event very recently and the food was horrible. There were more than 100 ppl there. It…read morewas the Polish style buffet. Would NOT recommend. Bland bland bland. No taste whatsoever. If you have an event there & buying food, make sure you do a taste testing first. If they do not offer a food tasting for your event, I would not have your event here. I have had lunch at the DTSB location and it was good, this is why I'm shocked that the food was awful at the Event Center location. Being born & raised in the SB area. Polish food is an icon & I would recommend people who actually know how to make & prepare Polish style food.

I went here with the kids on a advertised "free Sunday". The woman at the door told us it would be…read morea 40 minute wait for the next tour. She mentioned nothing about paying. We went and ate fast food near by, then returned. When we returned she asked for $40 dollars ($10 a piece cuz we were a group of 4). I asked about the advertised free family Sundays and she said "we aren't doing that anymore". She was very rude and didn't even apologize. IF it's not something they offer that's fine but then they need to take it off their Facebook page. Also she could have been nice.

A delightful experience! Getting a glimpse of Gilded Age life in mid-America is fascinating. The…read moreenormous palaces like Biltmore or The Breakers are fabulous, but out of reach. Here is an example of "reachable" wealth and style that makes everything more relatable. The houses are lovely and welcoming, and the stories of the families are fascinating.The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The artwork is indeed exquisite. A visit will broaden anyone's knowledge and appreciation of the American experience.

We enjoyed our time here. We grabbed a couple beers on tap and sat outside soaking up the scenery…read more The service was good. We didn't eat here, but the food smelled amazing. We will definitely be back and try some of that food next time.

Fantastic, rustic brewpub with some good beers and some great people. They have an awesome outdoor…read morearea the looks like it's fun summer or winter. They've got curling lanes too! Fun times!

Has anyone ever told you to touch grass? Well, if they have or haven't, this is where you need to…read morego to do that. The size of these gardens are amazing and the time it takes to walk them took my family and I nearly two hours. It is a relaxing place to visit if you want some time away to read, write, or think. This place is sacred and I wish I lived closer because I would be visiting this place all the time. An absolute hidden gem.

We came here the other night to check out the Christmas lights before they closed down for the…read moreseason and it was absolutely wonderful! Our whole family went and we had so much fun walking around checking out the lights and getting pics together. I'd love to see them keep adding on every year, and also love that profits go towards charity as well. We will for sure be coming back in the summer to see the gardens.

The Goshen Theater is a 590-seat theater in Northeast Indiana's Goshen. It's a historic theater…read morehaving been built in 1905 as the Jefferson Theater. Its opening was a big deal and was attended by then Indiana Governor Frank Hanly. Just a little over a year later, the theater was completely destroyed in a fire. By October 1907, it was back. While it started largely as a stage theater, by the 1910s it was moving into movies and events including such things as hosting evangelist Billy Sunday, Roald Amundsen (famous explorer), and John Philip Sousa with his band. In the 50s or so, it became part of Miller Theaters. In the 1980s, it became part of Kosko Theaters. In 1987, it became wrapped up in a bankruptcy proceeding until 1987 when purchased by Word of Life Church. While there were events, it really stayed a church-centered building until 2014 when a new nonprofit, Goshen Theater, Inc. purchased it. In 2020, renovation was complete. It now has its 600-seat auditorium, a ballroom, a historic-themed lobby, and other gathering spaces that can all be rented. In 2022, it became a centerpiece for Goshen's First Fridays. The theater hosts events, bands, a ton of area youth events, and local/regional performances. I've attended three events here and always make a point to go see it when I'm in the area (typically for one of my fundraising events - which, somewhat oddly, I've never pursued here). I tend to always be a bit more merciful about access when it comes to historic buildings. It's not bad here, though certainly not perfect. If you have specific needs, I'd reach out to the staff - very friendly and helpful. Miller Auditorium is sort of the centerpiece - it's the 595 (NOTE: I've seen 590, 595, and 600 cited in different places)-seat theater that can easily host theatrical productions, movies, concerts, lectures, comedy, etc. They give discounts to local businesses and non-profits. Goshen Theater Ballroom has a capacity of 120 with round tables/chairs; 320 without tables/chairs. It's on the third floor (there is an elevator). It can host A/V equipment, stage platforms, etc. Goshen Theater Ballroom The Lobby is just a really cool space for events. They'll do a small stage if needed. There's a full bar in the South Lobby and they have a concession area. I'm a sucker for traditional marquees and historic theaters. I'm a huge fan of Elkhart County anyway (I look for reasons to go). Goshen Theater is just one of the true jewels of Elkhart County. While I took a photo of the marquee with one of the more progressive events, rest assured there are a ton of other events here. For those concerned with accessibility, I love this statement on their website "Goshen Theater strives to be accessible to all patrons. We offer a variety of seating options for all capabilities, as well as assistive listening devices and sensory backpacks (i.e. noise cancelling headphones, weighted lap pads, sunglasses, and fidget tools) available for free checkout at our Box Office. Additional services available upon request." So, seriously, touch base with them if going and you have concerns. The one thing I'm not sure of - and as a performer I do care - is if the actual stage can be accessible. I don't think it is from the front. Overall, however, this is just a lovely, lovely theater.

Traveling to Grand Rapids, we stopped along the way for lunch at Tabor Hill Winery. We haven't been…read morethere in years. I forgot how good their restaurant is. We sat outside overlooking the vineyard. Molly was our server. She was friendly and engaging. Lunch was a walleye sandwich with chips for hubby and the fig & prosciutto flatbread for me. The walleye had a crispy crust coating the moist and tender fish. I took a bite of hub's sandwich and it was so good. My flatbread, though, was amazing. I'm all about a good crust and this one was perfection. So crispy, yet light with all air pockets in the crust. Of course, I love anything fig and this didn't disappoint. I ate 3 squares and took the rest with me. Of course being at the vineyard, we ordered a glass of wine. My husband had the albariño and I ordered the sauvignon blanc. I didn't care for the sauvignon blanc. When the manager came by, we raved about the food but I was honest about the wine. She gave me a taste of the chardonnay and she was right. It was good. I was happy she switched my wine. The negatives are the wasps are nuisances, and there were no traps to catch them. I was dodging them the entire meal. I guess it's hazard when dining al fresco. The other annoyance was the water glasses are small, and my water was never refilled and my glass sat empty even with Molly and the manager stopping by during the meal. Since the glass is small, they should leave a bottle of water at the table or make it a point to check and recheck the water glasses. This is a nice stop for lunch on the Michigan wine trail.

Amazing ambiance, great great food and drinks. We had a lovely evening and met great people there…read more This is our new "go to" place!