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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


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Meeting Facilities

Facility Info
Meeting Rooms
  • 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

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