Spring Mill Inn Open House

Join Spring Mill State Park on Nov. 20 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for an open house of the newly renovated Spring Mill Inn!

The historic inn, located in Mitchell, has been closed for renovations since November 2022. Originally opened in 1939, the inn was due for significant mechanical modernizations, accessibility upgrades, and cosmetic room and conference facility improvements. As part of the open house, Indiana State Parks staff will answer questions, share information about the inn's renovations, and provide refreshments.

Following the renovations, guests will now enter the front doors to an accessible lobby and a centrally located registration desk, alongside a fireplace ready for guests to sit and relax. The new gift shop will offer souvenir items along with self-serve snacks and drinks 24 hours a day. The downstairs lobby area will provide comfortable gathering spaces for music, family games, reading, and relaxing by the fireplace. The new family-friendly splash pad that's still under construction will feature both indoor and outdoor elements when completed. The look and feel of the inn remain true to the original rustic pioneer atmosphere but with modern conveniences. The same tables and chairs, beautifully refinished, will return to the Millstone Dining Room. A new buffet unit will provide group dining for conference and meeting attendees, and it will periodically accompany the restaurant's daily menu.

"Following extensive renovations honoring the history of this special place, we can't wait to officially welcome guests back to Spring Mill Inn," said DNR director Dan Bortner. "Its location in the heart of Spring Mill State Park with so many unique features makes it an attraction for Hoosiers and for our guests from other states. The investments made in the infrastructure and cosmetic features of the inn will ensure that it is a place where we can all make memories for years to come with family and friends."

Read more about the work that has been done at dnr.IN.govstate-parks/inns/spring-mill-inn-at-spring-mill-state-park/renovation/.