Recreation and Leisure in Marshall County, Indiana

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The Ancilla Domini Chapel dominates the center wing of the main building of the Motherhouse for the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ in the U.S. province. The first Sisters came from Germany in 1868 and settled near Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 1918 they purchased property just beyond Donaldson for retreat, rest and recreation. On May 24, 1923, the “Chapel in the Corn Field” was dedicated. The architecture of the Ancilla Domini Chapel expresses a great movement of the human spirit. The neo-Gothic columns of the nave soar up as if reaching toward heaven.

The columns are decorated with the ancient Greek and Roman design, the Corinthian style, used often by the Romans in their adaptations of Greek forms. Frances Xavier Zettler of the Royal Barvarian Institute of Munich, Germany designed the German baroque style of stained glass windows. The altars are made of butternut and golden oak and were made in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and hauled to Donaldson in freight wagons. All the statues are woodcarvings from Germany. On the unique ceiling are featured images of angels supporting symbols of Mary as queen. Louis Van Dinter as his last masterpiece built the large organ.

The pipes were made in Pennsylvania by Gottfried, a firm famous for the art of voicing organ pipes. The organ has 21 ranks in three divisions and 1,291 pipes. The interior was painted for the first time in 1951; the centennial of the order’s beginning in Dernbach, Germany. Master artists from the DaPrado Studio in Chicago used the many shades of gray in the design. The PHJC Ministry Center with its beautiful grounds and prayer garden is located on the shore of Lake Gilbraith. Worship is the purpose of this chapel – to respond to God’s unconditional love through beauty, music, words and actions.

Ecumenical groups frequently enjoy this worship space. It is a place of prayer for people of all faiths. The Ancilla Domini Chapel is open to all that visit the PHJC Ministry Center.

Enjoy the swings, walking path, shelters, and pond at the Argos Community Park.

Back Forty is located in Northern Indiana and captures the true beauty of Nature. Nestled on forty acres, we have a challenging fully automated course, Wobble Trap, Club House, and Banquet Center. Our club regularly throws non-registered targets along with other non-registered events which include our own 100 target “All Bunny” shoot. Check our calendar! We carry ammunition, reloading supplies, clothing and provide food on shoot days and for special events.

Enjoy a day at the park or splash pad! Great place to be outside!

New to Bremen, the Bremen Community & Performing Arts Center is a great location to host any event, from weddings, to reunions, to meetings, and graduation parties. With a seating capacity up to 150 guests, this vintage location is perfect for your next event.

Bremen has three major park facilities of over 100 acres and is administered by a 6 member Park Board.Sunnyside park is the largest, located on the southeast side with a community pool, six lighted diamonds, eight lighted tennis courts, 6 horseshoe pits also lighted. Filling out the very popular park are 2 sand volleyball courts, 4 soccer fields and a little league football field.Winter sports include an ice rink and a man made sledding hill.Sunnyside Park also includes a Community Room and several shelters for reunions and various activities. These shelters are usually rented a year in advance. There are also 3 small open shelters that are available on a first come bases.

Walking paths winding through the park and encompasses a wetland that is in progress of being developed into a nature area. The crown jewel of Sunnyside is Jane’s Park, a children’s play ground built entirely by volunteers and donations in honor of Jane Sieg-Stillson.

Enjoy a movie and a snack at the Bremen Theatre!

At The Center at Donaldson you can pray, attend college classes, retire to an independent living apartment, receive long term nursing care, learn to care for the earth, buy natural beef, participate in a retreat or conference AND learn to weave or create with clay.

The Trail of Death starts at the Menominee statue south of Plymouth. Chief Menominee and his band of Potawatomi Indians were forced to move from Indiana to Kansas in 1838 and many died. On September 4, 1909 the State of Indiana erected the Chief Menominee Statue in remembrance of the horror the Indians were put through and a memorial to the Potawatomi Indians.

The Culver Academies is a college prep school comprised of The Culver Military Academy (CMA), founded in 1894 and The Culver Girls Academy (CGA), founded in 1971.CMA is based on a military system that is designed to teach the principles of leadership, integrity, self-discipline, manners and respect for self, others and authority. The Culver Girls Academy operates under a system of self-government known as a prefect system. Structured with legislative, judicial and executive branches, the CGA system allows each girl the opportunity to lead and progress to higher levels of responsibility.The redbrick buildings on the New Englandesque, 1800-acre campus contain military touches like turrets and parapets and are located on the shore of beautiful Lake Maxinkuckee.

The chapel houses the second largest pipe organ and clarion in the United States. The Vaughn Equestrian Center has the largest indoor riding arena located on an academic campus. The 47,000 square foot library is one of the most modern secondary school libraries in the country, with a shelf capacity for 150,000 volumes, providing the latest in technology.Perhaps the academy’s biggest source of pride, however, is its Black Horse Troop; the largest remaining mounted cavalry unit in the United States. The Troop has ridden in 13 Presidential Inaugural Parades starting with President Woodrow Wilson’s in 1913 through President George W. Bush’s in 2001.

Culver boasts such well-known alumni as Hal Holbrook and Gene Siskel, as well as scores of corporate chieftains such as Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams. Several Congressmen and Governors also attended the school.

At the Culver Academies Museum and Gift Shop museum guests will get a glimpse of the beginnings of Culver Military Academy through rare artifacts, including original 1860s and 1870s stoves and clocks sold by founder Henry Harrison Culver as the catalyst of what would become one of the premiere private boarding schools in the United States.Fall & Winter Hours of Operation are Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The park grounds overlook beautiful Lake Maxinkuckee! Lake Maxinkuckee is the second largest natural lake in Indiana. There are four historic structures on the park property- the beach lodge, train depot, and two open-air pavilions.

Culver Cove is the northern Indiana’s finest condominium. If you are looking for a family reunion, weekend getaway, or corporate outing the Cove offers a unique relaxation getaway along the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver, Indiana.

The Cove also offers event space with 5,000 square feet of spacious banquet facilities for a small or large business meetings, wedding, or even Christmas parties, for your every banquet event, in house catering is available as well.

April – Monday thru Saturday 9 to 5 Closed Sunday

May – Open all week 9 to 5

Memorial Day to Labor Day – Monday thru Thursday 10 to 5 -Friday 10 to 6 – Saturday and Sunday 9 to 6

Sept. to Oct. 4th – Monday thru Friday 10 to 5 and 9 to 5 Saturday Closed Sunday

October 5th – thru March Monday to Friday 10 to 5 Closed Saturday and Sunday

The mission of Fitness Forum Sports & Wellness is to assist others in reaching their God-given potential, especially through physical fitness and health as it relates to and sets in balance with mental and spiritual fitness. Hours of Operation Mon. – Thu: 5am-9pm, Friday: 5am-8pm,Saturday: 7am-5pm, and Sunday: Closed.

Newly built, beautiful event center perfect for weddings, receptions, parties, celebrations, meetings, and more. Located on the Marshall County 4-H Fairgrounds. Seats 307, huge kitchen facility, tables and chairs included with rental, alcohol allowed.

Golfers can hone their swing, play a few rounds and also enjoy resort amenities all in one spot at Swan Lake. The resort offers two 18-hole championship golf courses and a golf academy. Stay and Play packages are also available for groups. Two 18-hole Championship Golf Courses The Silver Course provides a shorter, more strategic layout that will prove challenging and rewarding for all levels of play. This course plays well around numerous eye-pleasing water hazards. The Black Course combines all of the elements that golfers look for in a challenging course and will truly provide a Championship experience. Golf Academy Golf instruction should be a sociable, enjoyable activity.

Our PGA Professionals are so invested in their approach to teaching the game that they have worked together to develop a revolutionary array of instructional opportunities. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic technology to enhance your learning experience and provide precise club fitting.

Gallery, Classes and Gift Shop:Tuesday-Saturday 10-4 and by appointment. The Gallery hosts a different featured artist each month with an Open House Reception to meet the artists. Art classes are offered to students of all ages from 6-95+ years. Our goal is to create the art, teach the arts, share the art with the community experience more art each day!

Heartland Artists, Inc. is a member supported organization open to artists and those interested in and promoting visual arts. This not-for-profit group is dedicated to promoting multimedia visual art forms for Marshall County and the surrounding areas.

The depot was moved in 2009 and rededicated in 2011, after restoration. The restored B&O Depot has a large waiting room, ticket office, and luggage freight room as they appeared in 1929. On display are railroad memorabilia, railroad tools, and several interpretative displays. Also, featured is a large bird’s eye view drawing of Bremen in 1877. Outside is a 155 foot section of track with a small service car waiting to be unloaded.

Open the first Sunday of the month from May to November – 2-4pm, tours and events may be arranged.

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Through hands-on learning opportunities, 4-H inspires youth to explore their interests and lead in their communities. Their experiences grow the teamwork they need for life and career. 4-H empowers kids with the skills they need to lead for a lifetime.

Marshall County is host to the largest 4 day festival in Indiana, with nearly a half a million attendees over the Labor Day Weekend. The festival provides a wide variety of entertainment on 3 stages, craft and commercial booths, delicious and unique food booths, while lighting up the sky with a spectacular fireworks display, a grand parade, foot race, car show, and so much more.

Experience the ever-changing first floor exhibits and visit the tastefully renovated second floor authentic period rooms and exhibits that expand over 3 store-fronts in Downtown Plymouth! Encounter museum displays that transport you back to an era. From vintage clothing, furniture and historic artifacts to modern graphics depicting history with a contemporary edge, at the Marshall County Museum the “old becomes new!”

The exhibits evoke emotion and a thirst for knowledge that leave you with an appreciation for what makes Marshall County, Indiana unique, and why we call it home! Brown Bag Lunch Speakers, Open Houses and Special Events remind visitors that looking back at history helps us learn and move forward! Kid’s Hands-On Areas available and 40-ft. Interactive Model Trains operate every Saturday from 11 AM – 1 PM!

Equipped with a state of the arts Genealogy Research Library, the Marshall County Museum is open Tues-Saturday 10-4 PM. The museum is closed on Sundays, Mondays and also on County holidays.

Experience the ever-changing first floor exhibits and visit the tastefully renovated second floor authentic period rooms and exhibits that expand over 3 store-fronts in Downtown Plymouth! Encounter museum displays that transport you back to an era. From vintage clothing, furniture and historic artifacts to modern graphics depicting history with a contemporary edge, at the Marshall County Museum the “old becomes new!”

The exhibits evoke emotion and a thirst for knowledge that leave you with an appreciation for what makes Marshall County, Indiana unique, and why we call it home! Brown Bag Lunch Speakers, Open Houses and Special Events remind visitors that looking back at history helps us learn and move forward! Kid’s Hands-On Areas available and 40-ft. Interactive Model Trains operate every Saturday from 11 AM – 1 PM!

Equipped with a state of the arts Genealogy Research Library, the Marshall County Museum is open Tues-Saturday 10-4 PM. The museum is closed on Sundays, Mondays and also on County holidays.

If you are feeling over scheduled and uninspired, this could be the perfect place to restore your spirit and creativity. You might take a class in weaving, spinning, painting or woodworking at this studio, operated by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, an order of nuns who make their home here. The studio is part of a sprawling complex that includes a college, retirement living, and much more.

Classes may be anywhere from one session to six. Lodging for participants is available on the property. Moon Tree also features exhibits by regional artists, some who have their works for sale. Hours are Monday – Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday by appointment.

From dawn to dusk, located along the Yellow River, Centennial Park has plenty to do for your enjoyment! The new Greenways Trail is 2.1 mile walking path, outdoor shelters for rent, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, playground equipment, community swimming pool.

Providing entertainment on four wheels!

Plymouth Speedway features a 3/8ths (0.375) mile banked paved track with a 1/5 mile banked dirt track.

The Potawatomi Tribe once called this region their home, before they were force west in the 1830’s. This quiet 317 acre preserve along the Tippecanoe River includes the site of a rare post-removal Potawatomi village that existed until the early 1850s. Images depict its past, as well as an 1834 cabin, the oldest structure in Marshall County. Displays in the Interpretive Center give a glimpse of the area’s rich history and nature. Visitors can hike five miles of trails through woodlands and prairie. You may spot turkey, waterfowl and deer along the way, as well as a wide variety of birds.

The Pretty Lake Golf Club is an 18 hole Semi Private Golf Course located 10055 Pretty Lake Trail in Plymouth Indiana. Formerly known as the Plymouth Country Club, non-members are welcome with limited tee times available through out the week. Senior tees and new junior tees are in place for all ages to enjoy. Our PLGC Pro Shop is stocked with clothing merchandise and FootJoy golf shoes for men, women and kids!

Enjoy a afternoon on the lanes with frriends or family! Join a league! Try out some bowling lessons! Quick’s Lanes has much to offer! Stop in and check it out today!

Come for a show and a snack! Showland Cinemas provides a full service family entertainment facility with a concession stand with an extensive menu and meticulously clean restrooms.

After its extensive Art Deco renovation, The REES Theatre is now considered the area’s newest performing arts center. The REES is designed in tiers with flexible seating which lends itself to various types of programs. The REES Theatre offers a versatile venue, great for concerts, movies, community theater, receptions, conferences and more.

The Zone is Northern Indiana’s No. 1 destination for all your sports leagues, clinics, camps, tournaments and training.

The Tri-Way Drive-In Theater opened their doors on June 4, 1953 as a single screen venue in the early years of America’s Drive-In boom. The name of the theater was selected from names submitted by the public. The name was selected because of its location on what was U.S. 31, between U.S. 6 and 30. Janet Combs, who submitted the name, received a year’s family pass to the theater.”Tri-Way” is one of the few operating drive-in theaters in the state of Indiana. It currently has four screens for your viewing pleasure.

Located is beautiful historic downtown Plymouth, Wild Rose Moon functions as a small concert hall, where people come to listen to performers and speakers. Providing 90 seat theater where warm ambience and personal connection are conduits for positive interaction.

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Woodbury Golf Course (formerly Plymouth Rock) is a regulation 18-hole Par 72 championship golf course. With rolling terrain, where beginners to expert golfers alike can enjoy this beautiful course. The course is open, YEAR round, weather permitting. With their friendly staff there to help, you are bound to have an enjoyable day here.