Conference

A small event room at Barker Mansion in Michigan City features rows of black folding chairs facing a TV screen displaying “Conservation Conversations,” with easels of photos on either side and a decorated Christmas tree in the corner.

About Your Conference

Elevate your conference experience at The Barker Mansion, where historic elegance meets modern convenience. Whether you’re organizing a small symposium or a larger professional gathering, our versatile spaces offer the perfect setting for productive discussions and presentations. The mansion’s peaceful surroundings and sophisticated atmosphere inspire focus and collaboration, ensuring your conference runs smoothly from start to finish.

Each room is equipped to support your event’s technical and logistical needs, allowing you to focus on delivering an engaging and impactful experience for your attendees. Your conference will benefit from a sophisticated environment that fosters engagement, allowing your attendees to connect, learn, and collaborate in style.

Key Amenities

  • Accommodations for group sizes of more than 70 guests.
  • Equipped with audiovisual technology.
  • ADA accessible.
  • Multiple Spaces Available: Thomas P. McCormick Theater, Haskell & Barker Room, Mr. Barker's Room, and Barker Cottage.
  • Access to convenient kitchenette.
  • Catering options available.

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  • A kitchen counter at Barker Mansion in Michigan City displays assorted food and drinks, including pastries, cookies, cupcakes, and beverages. Gold, white, and green balloons hang above the window with yellow paper flowers on the sill.
  • A two-story blue house with white trim near Michigan City, featuring a pointed turret, multiple windows, and a wraparound ramp. White railings line the porch and deck, evoking the historic charm of Barker Mansion.
  • A group of people sit on folding chairs in a room with wood floors at Barker Mansion in Michigan City, listening to two women standing near a counter; a decorated Christmas tree is visible on the left side of the image.
  • A man stands at the front of a room next to a projected presentation screen while several people sit on black folding chairs facing him. The setting, located in Michigan City’s historic Barker Mansion, features light-colored walls and ceiling lights.
  • Modern open-concept kitchen and living area in Michigan City, featuring light wood floors, beige walls, dark cabinets, and white countertops. Enjoy natural light through large windows—just minutes from the historic Barker Mansion.
  • A man stands and gives a presentation to four seated adults in a small room. The screen behind him displays images and text about Barker Mansion, a historic landmark in Michigan City. The room has light green walls, wood flooring, and folding chairs.

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and support during our board retreat this week. The facility worked out very well for our meeting and lunch. We appreciate the attention to detail and follow-up. Very well done.

Andy M.
In Barker Mansion, Michigan City, a person stands at the front of a room, pointing to a screen displaying a diagram, while several seated people watch. A model structure and construction materials are on a table in the foreground near a decorated Christmas tree.

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A covered outdoor walkway at Barker Mansion in Michigan City features a peaked white roof, white columns, wicker chairs with floral cushions, hanging ferns, and brick flooring bordered by a brick wall and lush landscaped greenery.