Group Hospitality is a dedicated team focused on the success of your event. We are your one stop shop for all things Blue Gate! From banquets, theatre, overnight stays, carriage rides and tours to coordinating custom itineraries, providing marketing content, and personally escorting your group through their experience - we are here for you.
Group Hospitality office hours are: Monday-Friday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm EST. You can reach us by phone at 260.768.4725, and email at Blue Gate Group Hospitality.
We look forward to working with you!
Shipshewana is a great place for meetings and conventions of any size. From family reunions to national conferences the Blue Gate has the facilities and services to make any kind of get-together a success. Located in the heart of the famous little town, the Blue Gate's many facilities will be the hub of your event with easy access to a world class destination. The Blue Gate offers three main facilities; The Blue Gate Garden Inn, the Blue Gate Restaurant and Theatre, and the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center.
The Blue Gate Garden Inn offers five different banquet rooms with dozens of possible configurations and has all the services and amenities you'll need. Adjacent to the Event Center, the Garden Inn can serve as a great place for seminars and side meetings location.
The Blue Gate Restaurant and Theatre is located one mile north from the Garden Inn in the downtown shopping district. From the Conference Room designed especially for business meetings and groups up to 40, to the full service professional theatre seating a possible 320 guests, they have your perfect sized room. All rooms have a sound system available, as well as multimedia and presentation equipment and even a stage if you desire. And to really put on a show (literally), rent the entire Blue Gate Theatre!
Blue Gate Performing Arts Center combines old-world charm with modern-day amenities. Located adjacent to the Blue Gate Garden Inn, the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center offers more than 15,000 square feet of special event space in a multitude of room configurations to accommodate groups of all sizes.
Give us a call and we'll work with you to make sure your event is perfect.
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Total Sq. Ft |
Room Size (Ft) |
Classroom |
Theater |
Banquet (5) |
Conference |
U-Shape |
Square |
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Empress Room* |
2,106 |
78 x 27 |
120 |
234 |
175 |
70 |
60 |
75 |
Magnolia Room |
3,038 |
98 x 31 |
250 |
330 |
253 |
101 |
87 |
100 |
Wisteria Room |
1,600 |
50 x 32 |
67 |
170 |
133 |
38 |
46 |
57 |
Hydrangea Room |
1,092 |
42 x 26 |
45 |
120 |
91 |
26 |
31 |
39 |
Lilac Room* |
910 |
35 x 26 |
38 |
100 |
76 |
22 |
26 |
30 |
Room A (Cabriolet) |
4,760 |
- |
240 |
480 |
240 |
- |
- |
- |
Room B (Speedster) |
2,380 |
- |
120 |
200 |
128 |
- |
- |
- |
Room C (Phaeton) |
4,970 |
- |
240 |
512 |
288 |
- |
- |
- |
Rooms A, B, and C |
12,100 |
- |
720 |
1200 |
768 |
- |
- |
- |
Rooms A and B |
7,140 |
- |
408 |
832 |
320 |
- |
- |
- |
Rooms B and C |
7,350 |
- |
408 |
768 |
324 |
- |
- |
- |
Conference Room |
660 |
- |
- |
50 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 Conference Rooms |
- |
- |
- |
100 |
- |
- |
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*The Empress Room can be split into 4 individual rooms, the Lilac Room can be split into 2 individual rooms. |
* All rentals include available tables and chairs set up to your specifications. The Blue Gate Garden Inn & Conference Center does supply table linens. |
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Total Sq. Ft |
Room Size (Ft) |
Classroom |
Theater |
Banquet (5) |
Conference |
U-Shape |
Square |
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Garden Room |
1,833 |
47 x 39 |
70 |
160 |
144 |
44 |
n/a |
52 |
Banquet A* |
675 |
25 x 27 |
24 |
60 |
54 |
16 |
35 |
19 |
Banquet B* |
756 |
28 x 27 |
24 |
60 |
54 |
18 |
35 |
21 |
Banquet C* |
675 |
25 x 27 |
24 |
60 |
54 |
16 |
35 |
19 |
Conference |
540 |
27 x 20 |
18 |
40 |
48 |
13 |
33 |
15 |
Victorian Room |
1,568 |
56 x 28 |
45 |
100 |
120 |
38 |
45 |
50 |
Theater |
— |
— |
— |
371 |
— |
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*Banquet Rooms can be combined into one large room. |
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Total Sq. Ft |
Room Size (Ft) |
Classroom |
Theater |
Banquet (5) |
Conference |
U-Shape |
Square |
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Room A (Cabriolet) |
4,760 |
- |
240 |
480 |
240 |
- |
- |
- |
Room B (Speedster) |
2,380 |
- |
120 |
200 |
128 |
- |
- |
- |
Room C (Phaeton) |
4,970 |
- |
240 |
512 |
288 |
- |
- |
- |
Rooms A, B, and C |
12,100 |
- |
720 |
1200 |
768 |
- |
- |
- |
Rooms A and B |
7,140 |
- |
408 |
832 |
320 |
- |
- |
- |
Rooms B and C |
7,350 |
- |
408 |
768 |
324 |
- |
- |
- |
Conference Room |
660 |
- |
- |
50 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 Conference Rooms |
- |
- |
- |
100 |
- |
- |
- |
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* All rentals include available tables and chairs set up to your specifications. The Shipshewana Event Center does supply table linens. |