A set table at a Blue Gate Group Event

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 our 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 two main complexes; The Blue Gate Garden Inn & Conference Center, and the Blue Gate Restaurant and Theatre.

The Blue Gate Garden Inn & Conference Center offers five different banquet rooms with dozens of possible configurations and has all the services and amenities you'll need. The Garden Inn can serve as a great place for events and seminars. Convieniently located right next door we offer more than 15,000 additional square feet of special event space. With a multitude of room configurations to accommodate groups of all sizes.
Additionally, there is available over ten acres of outdoor event space including paved and lighted areas with electric hook-ups and manicured lawns ideal for tents, picnics, banquets and special events. The Group Hospitality team provides the insight and experience you need to make your next event… your best event.


The Blue Gate Restaurant and Theatre is located one mile north of the Garden Inn in the downtown shopping district. From the Conference Room designed especially for business meetings and small groups, to the full service professional theatre seating up to 320 guests, we have your perfect sized room. Most rooms have a sound system available, as well as multimedia and presentation equipment. *Not every space can accomodate a stage*

Give us a call and we'll work with you to make sure your event is perfect. (260.768.4725)


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Blue Gate Garden Inn & Conference Center

Site Features

  • 155 hotel rooms, 5 meeting rooms
  • Additional Meeting Rooms Next Door
  • Free full hot breakfast
  • Capacity for groups up to 200 people


Banquet Additions
  • High Speed WiFi
  • DVD Player
  • Flip Chart and Markers
  • Group and Event Packages
  • LCD Projector
  • Podium
  • Microphone/Sound Equipment
  • Whiteboard
  • Coffee, Water and Tea Service
  • Stage

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Total Sq. Ft

Room Size (Ft)

Classroom

Theater

Banquet (5)

Conference

U-Shape

Square

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

-

-

-

-

*The Empress Room can be split into 4 rooms, the Lilac Room can be split into 2 rooms.

 * All rentals include available tables and chairs set up to your specifications. The Blue Gate Garden Inn & Confrence Center does supply table linens.

Blue Gate Restaurant & Theatre

Site Features

  • Dinner Seating for up to 350 persons
  • Theater Seating for up to 320 persons
  • Various Corporate Meeting Packages available
  • Buffets or Plated Meals

Banquet Additions

For a nominal fee we offer the following:
  • Sheet Cakes or Special Occasion Cakes
  • Audio-Visual Equipment & Projection Equipment Available
  • Linens Available
  • Podiums
  • High Speed Internet Access (Limited Availability)
  • Various Banquet Room Arrangements
  • Carriage Rides

Total Sq. Ft

Room Size (Ft)

Classroom

Theater

Banquet (5)

Conference

U-Shape

Square

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

*Banquet Rooms can be combined into one large room.

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Blue Gate Family Style


All you can eat...

"Experience a traditional Amish meal just like we serve in our homes, with the selection of a buffet, brought tableside in bowls and platters."

Tender roast beef, homemade meatloaf or smoked ham may be selected to accompany fried chicken as your entrees. Your meal also includes real mashed potatoes, chicken dressing, gravy, vegetables, homemade noodles, a fresh garden salad, homemade bread, and your choice of pie, bread pudding or ice cream, and a beverage.