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Experience Indiana’s largest and friendliest family-style restaurant, where warm hospitality and authentic Amish recipes have been passed down for generations. Enjoy traditional favorites, hearty buffets, and over 30 varieties of fresh-baked pies.
Browse the Village Shops featuring unique gifts, apparel, home decor, and more. Extend your visit at the charming Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center, offering 89 spacious rooms with full amenities and complimentary breakfast - all in a beautiful, walkable, park-like setting.
ESSENHAUS RESTAURANT & BAKERY
Authentic Amish-style meals served buffet, family-style or from the menu with over 30 varieties of homemade pie!
ESSENHAUS INN & CONFERENCE CENTER
Featuring 89 spacious guest rooms, indoor heated pool, whirlpool, free hot breakfast & outdoor courtyard just steps away from shopping and dining.
ESSENHAUS VILLAGE SHOPS
Visit five quaint buildings renovated and given new life as a charming collection of gift shops. Each shop features home decor, games, unique handbags, jewelry, quilts, clothing and much more.
CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN
Thursdays, May - September
Visit Essenhaus.com for hours.
Meeting Facilities
- Largest Room 4000
- Number of Rooms 6
Middlebury Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 2000
- Theater Capacity: 200
- Classroom Capacity: 100
- Reception Capacity: 150
Crystal Valley Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1000
- Theater Capacity: 100
- Classroom Capacity: 50
- Reception Capacity: 64
Amish Heritage Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1000
- Theater Capacity: 100
- Classroom Capacity: 50
- Reception Capacity: 64
Middlebury, Crystal Valley & Amish Heritage Rooms
- Total Sq. Ft.: 4000
- Theater Capacity: 400
- Classroom Capacity: 200
- Reception Capacity: 300
Executive Board Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 667
- Theater Capacity: 25
- Classroom Capacity: 45
Hoosier School House
- Total Sq. Ft.: 215
- Theater Capacity: 35
- Classroom Capacity: 20






