Group Travel
Proudly serving the motorcoach & group travel industry since 1971
Enjoy shopping, dining, and overnight accommodations all in one location. We are pleased to offer group-friendly pricing and convenient packages.
Das Dutchman Essenhaus was founded on January 4, 1971 by Bob and Sue Miller of Sugarcreek, Ohio. Rich in Christian values, Bob and Sue transformed the former 24-hour truck stop, Everett’s Highway Inn, to a smoke-free, 120-seat diner, closed on Sundays in an effort to give their employees a day of rest, time for worship, and family fellowship. Today, Bob and Sue’s children maintain the daily operations of the now world-renowned, largest family restaurant in Indiana.
Dine
Enjoy donuts, coffee, breads, cookies, 30+ varieties of pie, apple butter, Amish peanut butter, and more at the Essenhaus Bakery!
Shop
The Essenhaus Village Shops consists of The ClothesLine, The Quilt Shop, The Corn Crib & Cabin, and Restaurant Gifts. Visit these original farm outbuildings for the latest in fashion and home decor as well as locally hand-crafted quilts!
Play
Campus Events
Train Show
February 20, 2027
Vendors, Train Layouts, Kids Craft & Trolleys
Spring Home
& Fashion Show
Dates for 2027 announced soon!
Shopping Passes, Home Décor, Fashion, & Door Prizes
Classic Car Cruise-In
Every Thursday, May-September
4:30pm-8pm
Finale September 24, 2026
Quilt Garden Tour
May–September
Holiday Home
& Fashion Show
October 28-30, 2026
Shopping Passes, Home Décor, Fashion, & Door Prizes
Mini Golf – $6
Bike Rentals – $12
Carriage Rides – $7
Beautiful Walking Paths
Stay
Receive 1 Free Room for every 20 rooms purchased!
Enjoy the 89 unique guest rooms, deluxe hot breakfast, conference center, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, break-out room space, luggage handling (avaliable upon request), and drive-up canopy for unloading at the Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center.
Packages
The Quilt Shop
Make & Take Classes
Flower Petal Pin Cushion
Beginner level hand-stitch
$7.50pp
Quilt Card
No sewing required
$7.50pp
Long-Arm Quilting Machine
& Hand-Quilting Demos
Max 20 in Quilt Shop
Book at 574.825.9471 ext 435
