This was a beautiful house to tour. Our tour guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. I learned…read moreso much about the history of this family between the house and the museum. I visited while the house was decorated for Christmas, which I highly recommend. The decorations were gorgeous.

My husband and I came here for "Christmas at Copshaholm" and it was truly magical. We are both born…read moreand raised in Elkhart but neither one of us had ever been here. I saw that it was decorated for Christmas (my favorite holiday) and decided it would be the perfect first visit for us. As soon as you walk in you're hit with the beauty of all the original woodwork in the home. It's absolutely stunning. We learned that all of the furniture is original to the house, which is such a rare and special touch when looking at a historical home. We take historical home tours all over the U.S. and it's very rare that all the furniture is original to the home. We will absolutely be back! I didn't take many pictures because I was taking in all the beauty!

First time went here. A lot of very nice flowers. The staff and services are great. Will…read moredefinitely come back here again to see more nice flowers

Love this place. The plants were beautiful and it's a great place for portrait photography or…read moreweddings! It can also be a great place for families to learn about different plants or to take a stroll when it's cold outside. Great in the winter and the summer months.

As part of our visit to the Studebaker Museum, we also decided to visit the History Museum mainly…read moreto tour the Oliver Mansion that was adjacent. Fortunately we arrived at the right time as there are only two tours per day. We had ample time to tour the Studebaker Museum and then joined the mansion tour. The mansion has 38 rooms and was built in 1895-96 and was beautifully finished in almost every part. J. D. Oliver was president of the Oliver Chilled Plow Works and grew the company into one of the largest in the world in the late 1800's. The home was called, "Copshaholm" which was the name of the Scottish village the Olivers were from. Of interest to me was the degree of finish quality especially the woodwork. The home remained totally furnished which from my perspective was nice as many tours we've been on featured large, empty rooms. Despite the home being so old, there was a pretty good air handling system that even on this brutally hot day, we remained comfortable. After visiting the Studebaker and History Museums, we hit a favorite restaurant before driving home. All in all a very good day.

The history museum consists of 2 levels of historical information, artifacts, and material from…read morewhen the first European settlers arrived in the South Bend area up until the present. When you come in, you go to the right and spend time going through a large room that takes about 45 minutes to cover. Then you go downstairs right below and there's a winding path that takes another 45 minutes. Right outside that winding path is a sizable children's play area where small kids can go "back in time". When returning to the main floor, there are a few exhibits as you head to the carriage house. You can add a guided tour of the Oliver Mansion. Yet, those tours are only at 1:00 and 2:00 as I type. So plan accordingly. We found the museum very enlightening. We were able to take the tour, which gave a great sense for the richest people in South Bend from over 100 years ago - but it's not a show-stopper by any means if you don't do it and just do the main museum. They've got a lot of period exhibits with great artifacts and signage.

Impressive collection for a small town! Jasper Johns, Basquiat, John Singer Sargent, Rauschenberg,…read moreGrant Wood, Warhol.Plus special exhibits/rooms on Women Artists (Joan Mitchell), The Hairy Who, a room of tree paintings interspersed with poems. Regional folk art including a room of pottery by the six Overbeck sisters. Amazing place! Friendly, helpful staff. HIGHLY recommend

What a wonderful surprise! If you are in the area, or even if you have to drive for a bit, this…read moremuseum is well-worth the time. There were so many fascinating pieces side-by-side that it took us nearly 40 minutes to work our way through the museum that is relatively small in comparison to what we are used to. I was very impressed with a display of local Indiana artists they had up too. I wish they allowed pictures inside so I could post them for you to see.

This place is a hidden gem in the South Bend area! They have 150+ acres of land that is meant for…read moreconservation. I went to the Corn and Sausage brew fest there the 2nd weekend in August. It is a blast. They had Shock Roxy band playing and 50/50, black jack tables and a rullet wheel. Bags boards and beer pong. All you can eat corn and a full bar and sausage to purchase. They even had some local breweries there like South Bend brew works, lakeville brewery and studebaker brewery. They have a lake on property and a shooting range for members only. They have Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops that camp and take care of the sites. They even started an orchard to bring in pollinators. They need young members to help keep this place alive. A great place to have a wedding too!

I was recently at the corn & Brew Fest last Saturday. It was very well organized and had several…read morethings for people to do, corn hole, beer pong, a couple breweries, Black Jack, a band (Shock Roxie) and other things too. People were very friendly and most seemed to have a good time. Corn was delicious and sausage on a bun was awesome!! I will definitely go again next year!!

It's tiny but a well-curated small town art museum that is usually free to enter and some good…read morepermanent pieces in the year round collection. Some temporary exhibits are better than others... and that's all I'll say about that... The temporary exhibit featuring the work of Melanie Daniel and Max Kauffman that is about to end was phenomenal! I'll likely be moving to SB in the next year or so, so I anticipate coming here a lot more often.

When you enter - there are 2 separate galleries - one on your left and one on your right. Each are…read moreseparate into about three different areas. The focus is on artists from the geographic area. All is worthy of being displayed - maybe not for a major metro area but ideal for South Bend. And it is free! Very easy to see everything. There are actual teachers providing courses for kids to learn as well. Took me just under an hour.

It's a beautiful location, the facilities are charming and homey, and the barn is huge...plenty of…read moreroom for a big party. But there's no AC. The heat was so bad, even with every door open and a breeze. We spent most of the time outside in the shade. There was one large fan in the corner that didn't do much to dissipate the heat. If you're thinking of booking the location, do yourself and your guests a favor and book it in October.

A lovely place. With about 120 guests, the dining area was generally full. Beautiful views from the…read moreporch. Plenty of parking. Staff was friendly and did a great job at the wedding that I attended yesterday.

Circa Arts Gallery is truly one of those places you have to see for yourself. Kathy has an…read moreincredible eye for art and an amazing knack for supporting local artists. The gallery is filled with handmade ceramic tiles inspired by Notre Dame and Saint Mary, beautiful handmade pottery and jewelry, oil paintings and pastels, antiques, and so many rare, one-of-a-kind pieces. What really makes this gallery special is the aesthetic Kathy has created. There's something unique around every corner, and you can tell that each piece has been thoughtfully chosen. It's unlike anything else you'll find in the area. Whether you're looking for a special gift, something meaningful for your home, or simply love discovering beautiful and unusual art, Circa Arts Gallery is absolutely worth a visit. Stop in, take your time, and see what Kathy has -- you're sure to find something you've never seen before!

This is an amazing art store / gallery. The lady on staff was truly kind and helpful. There's so…read moremany wonderful items there to select from. The selection is well curated and truly beautiful. There's an item for every budget. I was really amazed.