MITCHELL, Ind. – The newly renovated Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park will welcome the public at an open house on Nov. 20 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Indiana DNR State Parks staff will answer questions, share information about the renovations, and provide refreshments.
The historic Inn, located in Mitchell, has been closed for renovations since November 2022. Originally opened in 1939, the Spring Mill Inn was due for significant mechanical modernizations, accessibility upgrades, and cosmetic room and conference facility improvements.
After the updates, guests now have an accessible lobby and centrally located registration desk, next to a fireplace.
The new gift shop will offer souvenir items and self-serve snacks/drinks 24 hours a day. The downstairs lobby will be a comfortable gathering space for music, family games, reading, and relaxing. The new family-friendly splash pad, still under construction, will feature indoor and outdoor elements. Guest rooms have been outfitted with all new fixtures, carpets, and furnishings.
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.
The dining room’s first meal is the annual Thanksgiving Buffet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 28 with turkey, fried chicken, ham, baked whitefish, stuffing, and plenty of sides and desserts. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 877-LODGES-1. The cost is $34.99 per person for adults, $17.49 for children 4-10, and free for kids 3 and younger.
The Spring Mill Inn Millstone Dining Room will open with a daily menu for meals on Dec. 6.
