Brown County Barn Burner, 185 S Jefferson Street, Nashville, IN (2025)

04/02/2024

I am so, so excited to announce that I’ll be hosting our first REIGNITE Retreat - A Women’s Art, Creativity, & Wellness Retreat - at the Brown County Barn Burner this June 2-5, 2024. 🎨🧘‍♀️
This intimate retreat is designed for women seeking a chance to unplug, explore their creativity, and rejuvenate their spirit in beautiful Brown County, Indiana.
We'll be experimenting with various artistic mediums - like fine art floristry, the magic of more intentional photography, playing with color and composition, and so much more - all while enjoying the serene surroundings and amazing meals.
I am thrilled at the group of instructors and creatives who are coming together as part of this retreat and will be sharing their expertise and their craft with the attendees. You'll get to learn from the likes of Emily Layne @ ivanandlouise , Robyn K. Harder @ rkflorals , Kurt Eagleman @ kurt.eagleman , and more.
Plus, we'll have amazing food from local chefs like @ swineanddineevents and @ bonafidebitescatering, along with wellness activities like daily yoga with @ danielle7185 and paddleboarding with @ simplyfitness1 to keep you feeling your best.
Swipe to learn more about the REIGNITE Women's Art & Creative Retreat, as well as more about some of the amazing artists, instructors, and others that are contributing to the retreat. They are a huge part of what has me so excited about this retreat and the magic our attendees will get to experience....seriously - get yourself to for this retreat! It is going to be PHENOMENAL.
I will be sharing more in the coming days about the retreat itinerary and what you can expect if you join, but please comment or DM me with any questions you might have.
And for now, you can swipe to get a glimpse of what's in store and head to the link in my bio to learn more and secure your spot. Spaces are limited, so don't wait too long!
🔥 Let's REIGNITE our creativity together this June! 🔥

09/10/2023

👉What are past guests saying about the ability to host large groups at the ?

“We rented all 4 units & the attached venue space. We accommodated 19 people overnight & more than 50 people in the venue for a wedding weekend. It was absolutely wonderful!” - Lori

Swipe through for a few words from past guests Lauren, B, and Lori and visit https://www.bcbarnburner.com/contact-us to inquire about booking the entire Barn Burner for your upcoming family reunion, milestone celebration, or weekend getaway!

09/07/2023

Our spaces are meant to be shared.
We built the Barn Burner so all four units can be rented individually or enjoyed as a whole.
We planned our dining tables so multi-generations can gather for dinner or a game of cards.
We furnished our living rooms so the pieces can be sat on, climbed on, and sunk into by all the members of your travel party.
We added a rooftop patio so conversations can linger long after the sun (and the little ones!) go down.
We created this space so you and your loved ones can travel in comfort and relax knowing that you are taken care of.
Throughout the Brown County Barn Burner, there’s plenty of space to spread out or come together - whatever you’re in the mood for - and enough nearby activity options to suit the interests of everyone in the group.
Check out the details of each of our spaces, and book your next visit at the link in my bio or bcbarnburner.com

09/05/2023

Our family loves to travel, it’s true.

Earlier this year, I (hey, it’s me, Kara Hammes, owner of the ) had the opportunity to travel to Morocco (a dream!) with my mom and sister-in law. And just last month, Clint, the girls, and I ventured to Europe for an extended stay in Germany. We love to explore new places and introduce our girls to other cultures, and as much as we love the intimacy of a few people in our party, one of our favorite ways to travel is with our extended family and friends.

Why?
1️⃣You get more time together
✨If you don’t have a chance to get everyone together very often, it can take a while to get past the initial pleasantries and life updates. With a longer trip, everyone has plenty of time to connect and make memories on a deeper level.

2️⃣No one has to host reorganize their house or rent additional furniture
✨Once your group gets to a certain size, it’s almost impossible for one person’s home to host everyone comfortably. The host has to rearrange furniture to accommodate the group, rent extra tables and chairs, and let’s not forget the cleaning involved both before and after the gathering. Taking a trip removes all these barriers to having a large group get-together.

3️⃣Kids can go down for the night, and the adults have time to have conversation of their own
✨Let’s be real, it’s so great to take the kids somewhere new and see their faces light up at these new experiences…but sometimes these faces turn to tears of anger when parents pick the wrong restaurant with the weird white mac and cheese instead of the orange kind. When you take a trip together, adults can put the kids down to rest and then relax on their own.

4️⃣Lasting memories are made by doing something new
✨Did you know that research supports the idea that visiting a new location and taking part in novel experiences primes your brain to make new memories? So what better way to make use of your precious time with your favorite people?

If you’re looking for lodging that was built with large group travel in mind, we’d love to host you at the Brown County Barn Burner. Head to our website to check upcoming availability and to book your next group trip.

09/04/2023

👉Why is the Brown County Barn Burner built as a space that can be shared? Because family reunion trips and group vacations are our favorite! 🤗

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Some of my best memories from childhood (hey, it’s me Kara!) involve trips taken with close friends or extended family, and I’ve loved continuing those traditions now with our families and our close friends.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Clint comes from a large family and is one of four kids, plus lots of cousins, and has his own tales of cross-country travels, family reunions, and the many memories made.

These memories - and the people in our lives - are a big part of why we designed and stocked the Brown County Barn Burner the way we did, and why we prioritize hosting large groups that are interested in booking the entire for their trip.

👉Why are family reunions and group trips a great fit for the Barn Burner?

Special consideration has been given to groups and families that are traveling with kids. Each unit comes stocked with a Pack ‘n Play with sheets, a highchair, kid’s plates and utensils, a retractable gate on all stairways, blackout shades and curtains in bedrooms, plus a selection of blocks and games.

The separate units and bedrooms mean that kids can be put down for naps or bedtime while adults gather on the rooftop patio and have some time to themselves to catch-up.

👉We also make a great location for:
📈Small business & executive leadership teams
Our lodging plus on-site Event Space can be a great option for small to medium sized teams.

🧘‍♀️Retreats
We’ve hosted yoga and meditation on the rooftop patio and in the Event Space, weeklong musician retreats with daily jam sessions, “Make It, Take It” style craft workshops, and much more.

👰🤵Wedding Groups
The Brown County Barn Burner offers the perfect space to bring together your families and friends, and provides spaces to get ready, take pictures, and gather over the course of the festivities. The on-site Event Space is a great option for your rehearsal dinner, welcome party, day-after-wedding brunch, or small reception.

Visit https://www.bcbarnburner.com/contact-us to inquire about upcoming availability and event booking.

09/01/2023

Fall is prime rooftop patio season here at the

Watching the flickering flames while wrapped in cozy blankets and surrounded by good company and conversation 🍂🔥

In these moments, time seems to slow down. Laughter mingles with the scent of toasted marshmallows, and stories are shared as freely as the leaves falling from the trees. It's a time of connection and comfort, and moments like these are often the lasting impressions we talk about years after our vacations have ended.

If you’re looking for a fall getaway with friends or family, where the world outside fades into the background and all that matters is the warmth of your company and the dance of firelight, the has limited dates available this fall.

Head to our website to view our remaining dates and book your stay just in time for bonfire season 🍂🔥

08/28/2023

Sometimes it's truly the littlest things that make the biggest difference. I know that to be true from my own travels and it's definitely something we've tried to put into practice at the
From the baby bathtub we keep on hand for traveling families to flossers in the bathroom and extra linens and pillows stored right where you’d keep them at home, we want the little things we do to make a big difference in your stay.
All those "little things" our team handles take TIME ⌚, THOUGHT 🤔, and CARE ✨And we hope they convey the excitement and gratitude we have for each and every one of our guests
Thank you to all our past guests who have taken the time to review their stays, especially for these from Stephanie, Sarah, Katie, Brian, and Mark.

08/18/2023

Can you feel it in the air? Summer is slowly drifting into fall. 🍂🍁
It’s almost that season where the greens of summer fade to gold, spices of cider float in the air, geraniums and wildflowers are replaced by mums in planters up and down the streets, and the warmth of the bonfire feels downright heavenly in the crisp autumn air. 🍃
When we started drawing up the plans for the Barn Burner, we knew that creating a welcoming outdoor space was a must. Not only because autumn in Indiana is perfection, but also because it’s necessary for families traveling with kids or large groups that want to maximize their limited time together.
👉 If you opt to stay in our 1️⃣-North unit, there is a private ground-floor patio attached. Furnished with a gas grill, chairs, and a table for lounging, dining, and relaxing, it’s perfect for families with kiddos who need to get some energy out.
Our property also has our rooftop patio (my favorite location in the Barn Burner!). The rooftop patio is furnished with plenty of chairs, tables, and stools for lounging, dining, and relaxing, along with a gas grill. There are two covered overhangs with ceiling fans to help you stay cool during the still-warm daytime hours, and a 6-foot long linear gas fire table to keep you warm long after dark. 🔥🌠
If you’re still thinking about where to travel with your group this fall, we invite you to the Barn Burner in Brown County, Indiana. 🍂🍁
📲💻 Head over to bcbarnburner.com to view our upcoming fall and winter availability and reserve your travel dates.

08/16/2023

The Event Space at the Brown County Barn Burner brings together salvaged and handcrafted elements to create a feeling of rustic elegance, making it the perfect backdrop for your next event. 🥳

Your rental includes the use of our folding tables and chairs (6️⃣ 8 ft rectangular tables, 8️⃣ 6 ft rectangular tables, and 8️⃣0️⃣ black folding chairs). There is also an attached ‘catering kitchen’ that currently has a three-bay sink, prep tables, and an ice machine.

When you rent our Event Space, you can either bring in your own food, or use the caterer of your choice 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳 Unless otherwise arranged, you are responsible for your own set-up, tear down, and basic cleaning.

This flexible space could be the perfect spot for your next small to medium-sized meeting, gathering, or party - including rehearsal dinners, birthdays, baby showers, work retreats, or educational programs.

👉 Our Event Space can be reserved by the day or in conjunction with your overnight lodging at the Barn Burner. Send us a DM to inquire or visit bcbarnburner.com to learn more.

08/15/2023

Find yourself transported to simpler times and cozy surroundings in 3-West, our moody and colorful second-floor unit. 🤩

👉 Vaulted ceilings, natural materials, and classic details help showcase the colors, textures, and experiences of nature in Brown County.

This 3️⃣ bedroom, 2️⃣ bath unit, with a queen sleeper sofa, has a full kitchen, washer and dryer, walk-out access to the shared rooftop patio, and can sleep up to 1️⃣0️⃣ people.

Other amenities include:
▪️ On-site parking space and additional street parking
▪️ Shared rooftop patio with propane grill and gas fire table
▪️ Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher
▪️ Kitchen basics, including coffee maker and electric kettle, plus coffee and tea making supplies
▪️ Washer/dryer and laundry essentials
▪️ Extra bedding, plenty of towels, and bath essentials provided
▪️ Free wifi
▪️ 4k Smart Roku TV
▪️ Pack ‘n play, high chair, and baby bath tub
▪️ A/C, heat & ceiling fans

To book this unit, or to check out our other spaces at the Barn Burner visit bcbarnburner.com

08/11/2023

Welcome to 3️⃣-EAST, where you’ll feel your spirits lift as you enter this light and airy second-floor unit.

Vaulted ceilings, natural materials, and classic details ensure this bright space feels spacious yet is still cozy and welcoming. 🤗

This 3️⃣ bedroom, 2️⃣ bath unit, with a double sleeper sofa, has a full kitchen, washer and dryer, walk-out access to the shared rooftop patio, and can sleep up to 1️⃣0️⃣ people.

Other amenities include:
● On-site parking space and additional street parking
● Shared rooftop patio with propane grill and gas fire table
● Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher
● Kitchen basics, including coffee maker and electric kettle, plus coffee and tea making
supplies
● Washer/dryer and laundry essentials 🤩
● Extra bedding, plenty of towels, and bath essentials provided
● Free wifi
● 4k Smart Roku TV
● Pack ‘n play, high chair, and baby bath tub
● A/C, heat & ceiling fans

To book this unit, or to check out our other spaces at the Barn Burner visit bcbarnburner.com

08/09/2023

✨ Welcome to 2-SOUTH, where warm hues and cozy furnishings will surround you with an inviting glow.

High ceilings, natural materials, and classic details ensure this soothing space feels timeless, but with a modern twist.

Our 2️⃣-bedroom, 1️⃣ bath unit, with a sleeper sofa, has a full kitchen, washer and dryer, access to the shared rooftop patio via an interior stairway, and can sleep up to 6️⃣ people.

Other amenities include:
● On-site parking space and additional street parking
● Shared rooftop patio with propane grill and gas fire table
● Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher
● Kitchen basics, including coffee maker and electric kettle, plus coffee and tea making
supplies
● Washer/dryer and laundry essentials
● Extra bedding, plenty of towels, and bath essentials provided
● Free wifi
● 4k Smart Roku TV
● Pack ‘n play, high chair, and baby bath tub
● A/C, heat & ceiling fans

To book this unit, or to check out our other spaces at the Barn Burner visit bcbarnburner.com

08/07/2023

Welcome to 1️⃣-NORTH, where you’ll sink into vacation mode as you’re surrounded by dark and cozy shades of blue.

High ceilings, natural materials, and classic details ensure this tone-on-tone space feels welcoming and timeless.

Our 1️⃣-bedroom, 1️⃣-bath unit with twin sleeper loveseat has a full kitchen, washer and dryer, private patio and can sleep up to 3️⃣ people.

1️⃣-North is also our only unit that’s considered fully ADA-accessible, with wider doorways and hallways, a tiled roll-in shower, and other thoughtful considerations that can be enjoyed by all visitors. 👩‍🦽🧑‍🦼

Other amenities include:
● On-site parking space and additional street parking
● Private patio with propane grill
● Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher
● Kitchen basics, including coffee maker and electric kettle, plus coffee and tea making
supplies
● Washer/dryer and laundry essentials
● Extra bedding, plenty of towels, and bath essentials provided
● Free wifi
● 4k Smart Roku TV
● Pack ‘n play, high chair, and baby bath tub
● A/C, heat & ceiling fans

To book this unit, or to check out our other spaces at the Barn Burner visit bcbarnburner.com

08/03/2023

Our spaces are meant to be shared.
We know how much work and thought goes into planning any trip, especially for a large group or family, and how frustrating it can be to find lodging that checks all your boxes.
But the Brown County Barn Burner was designed and built specifically with large groups in mind.

So whether you’re planning a
▪️ Family reunion
▪️ Long-awaited birthday getaway
▪️ Retreat for your small-business team
▪️ Week spent mountain biking the local trails with friends
▪️ Or almost any other idea you can dream up
We’ve got you covered at the Brown County Barn Burner.
Our 4️⃣ lodging units, plus the Event Space, are all in the same building and have a total of 9️⃣ bedrooms and 6️⃣ bathrooms. Between the 1️⃣4️⃣ beds (3️⃣ King, 5️⃣ Queen, and 6️⃣ Twin XL), plus 4️⃣ sofa beds, we can accommodate up to 2️⃣9️⃣ people.
Each unit has its own kitchen, dining and living areas; laundry; on-site parking space; WiFi; and access to the shared rooftop patio.
Throughout the property, there’s plenty of space to spread out or come together - whatever you’re in the mood for - and enough nearby activity options to suit the interests of everyone in the group.
Check out the details of each of our spaces and book your next visit at bcbarnburner.com. Be sure to follow along here in the weeks ahead to get a preview of each of our units in the Barn Burner, and how it can be the perfect space for your next large group trip.

08/01/2023

Are you craving a last-minute getaway before school starts back up or a picturesque vacation to take in the fall colors of the Midwest? Then come and stay at the this fall!
We have 2️⃣ stretches of unprecedented full availability coming up…
One at the end of this month (perfect to soak up those last bits of summer and those green, green woods!). 🌳 🌿
And one stretch in mid-October! 😱 The October dates will likely be during peak fall color season, which is what Brown County is known for! 🍂 🍁
Both weekdays and weekends are available, and you can choose to book one of our individual units or book the entire space to share with your choice of friends and family.
There is so much going on in and around Nashville from August through October, including The Brown County Humane Society Barn Sale (one of my favorites that’s coming up soon!), local artist exhibitions and activities, ChamberFest Brown County , shows at the Brown County Playhouse , and Brown County Music Center and plenty of outdoor entertainment and activities for the whole family.
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to visit Brown County, this is your chance. Send me a DM with questions or book via our website at www.bcbarnburner.com/lodging to reserve your dates.

07/19/2023

A little while ago, I was told by someone visiting Brown County that they “wished someone had told them that the majority of shops, restaurants, and in-town activities are all closed on certain days so that they could have chosen other dates or another town…”
Now, after talking with them further, we cleared up a few misunderstandings that they were operating under. I was able to recommend multiple stores, restaurants, and activity options that they could do that day and I know from their later feedback that they had a great time.
BUT, it got me thinking.
Brown County and Nashville, Indiana are unique and visiting feels like a ‘step back in time’ for many. This is part of its charm and appeal as a destination, but it also means some people may not be prepared for what they’re going to encounter once they get here.
So I decided to pull together this list of random (but important) tips to share with our future guests at the , and anyone else planning to visit Brown County.
Swipe for all 5 tips and let me know in the comments if there’s anything you would add!
01 - Almost every shop or restaurant here is a small, independent business that’s either run entirely by the owner, or that has only a very small staff.
02 - As small businesses with limited staff, these places all set their own hours and policies. Although there are always exceptions, a lot of businesses here have more limited hours than what you’d find in a larger city.
03 - There are almost no public transportation or rideshare options available. If you’re visiting, you either need to have a car or motorcycle, or be willing to walk or bike to locations near wherever you’re staying.
04 - There are still areas of the county with extremely limited or no cell service, especially if you use certain carriers like AT&T.
05 - If you’re coming to Brown County, you’ll be encountering nature at some level. That means you should be prepared for bugs, birds, deer, and the occasional snake. It’s OK, I promise!
What do you think? Anything you’d add to the list? If you’re planning a trip to Brown County, is there anything you have questions about?

05/30/2023

Our spaces are meant to be shared.
We know how much work and thought goes into planning any trip, especially for a large group or family, and how frustrating it can be to find lodging that checks all your boxes.
But the Brown County Barn Burner was designed and built specifically with large groups in mind, so we've already taken care of everything your group could reasonably need to enjoy your stay.
So whether you’re planning a:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family reunion
🎂 Long-awaited birthday getaway
📈 Retreat for your small-business team
🚴 Week spent mountain biking the local trails with friends
💡 Or almost any other idea you can dream up
We’ve got you covered.
Our four lodging units, plus the Event Space, are all in the same building and have a total of 9 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Between the 14 beds (3 King, 5 Queen, and 6 Twin XL), plus 4 sofa beds, we can accomodate up to 29 people.
Each unit has its own kitchen, dining and living areas; laundry; on-site parking space; WiFi; and access to the shared rooftop patio.
Throughout the property, there’s plenty of space to spread out or come together - whatever you’re in the mood for - and enough nearby activity options to suit the interests of everyone in the group.
Check out the details of each of our spaces, and book your next visit at the link in my bio or bcbarnburner.com

05/26/2023

...swipe and you'll see that the week of May 25, 2020 was definitely a week of dealing with all the under-the-surface pieces (like HVAC and insulation).
These things are crucial to the space being functional and well-designed, but they aren't noticed in the end if they work as intended.
I'm sure there's some sort of metaphor for life in that last paragraph, but I'm too tired to find it. 🙃
All I know at this point is that this dining area in 3-West is my favorite spot to gather at the (besides the rooftop patio), and I definitely never think about how the vent lines were run while I'm in here.
So....success! 🎉

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