The Inn at Irwin Gardens

The Inn at Irwin Gardens occupies a meticulously preserved historic estate in Columbus, Indiana, where a Victorian home built in 1864 was transformed through a 1910 Edwardian redesign into one of the region's most distinctive event properties. The interior retains its original light fixtures, furniture, and bathroom fixtures alongside imported English oak, Italian marble fireplaces, and seven stained glass motifs representing the days of the week. The Italianate gardens — designed between 1910 and 1913 and inspired by Pompeian excavations — provide a rare outdoor setting for celebrations. Wisteria pergolas, turtle pond fountains, sculpted marble busts of Greek philosophers, a bronze elephant from the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, and a medieval Italian wishing well create a landscape unlike any other in the Midwest. The inn offers three event configurations: the First Floor, with its antique-furnished historic rooms and garden access for up to 75 guests; the Terrace, an open-air garden setting for up to 150 guests standing or 60 seated; and the Full Garden, which accommodates up to 200 guests across multiple lawn areas and flexible stations. Weddings are limited to 15 per year, ensuring attentive coordination for every event.