Large Entertainment Multigenerational Family Cozy Retreat

We have turned this old church into a place where people can get together and make memories! What does this place have to offer in such a small town? It is equipped with a full kitchen, coffee bar, and an 18 foot table for everyone to join together in meals or games. The Crossing offers 8 bedrooms with 3 king beds, 7 queen beds, and 2 futons (one queen and one full) There's plenty of space for everyone. Brand new appliances with a full kitchen and a full game room/library will always give you something to do. There are many games and puzzles in our game room. Art supplies have been supplied to create art as well! There is sound equipment connected with mics to sing or amps for guitars for groups to come together, write songs and jam the night away (per request). We have a kid’s cove for little ones to be entertained. We also have children toys and kitchenware. There is a park, pavilion and large outdoor space right across the road. Yes it is a small town, but Albright’s Meat (amazing) grocery store/ meat market is a block away for all your needs. There is a Walmart 5 minutes away for all other needs. Our cozy space is handicap accessible as well. Six bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms are all located on the same level. Bathrooms are stocked with 2 rolls per bathroom. There is a chair lift to access the upper space too! We have designed the property to be cozy with comfy chairs, nice beds and welcoming to multi-generations. Parties are not allowed without permission. There are lounge chairs, blankets, and couches placed all over the cozy space to relax upstairs or downstairs. It offers large areas to congregate and smaller more intimate areas as well. We have a game room as well as a library. The Crossing is close to the interstate 69 and a state road 6, making it super easy for travel.

Eateries, Coffee & Desserts
Now the good stuff….food! Here are some of our favorites! These are not big chains.

Sandra D’s- Auburn
Shorty’s- Garrett
Mad Anthony’s- Auburn
The Deli at Sixth and Main (lunch)- Auburn
Blue Moon (Shakes)- Garrett
Bodoogies BBQ- Auburn
Cranberry Cottage—adorable!
Auburn Dairy Freeze- Auburn

Bistro Nota- Fort Wayne
Sol Kitchen- Fort Wayne
Ophelia’s for breakfast- Fort Wayne
Tolon- Fort Wayne
Oley’s Pizza- Fort Wayne
St James- Avilla
Hideout 125- Fort Wayne
9th St. Brew Coffee House- Auburn
Brown House food and ice cream- Auburn
Kim Vu’s- Fort Wayne
Smpl Kitchen- Fort Wayne
Auburn Dairy Freeze- Auburn
Pixie Pies- Avilla
Classic City Cookies- Auburn
Carve- Auburn
The Grind for coffee- Garrett
Mimi’s Retreat- Auburn
Italian Ice- Garrett
Auburn Steakhouse- Auburn
Ale House- Albion
The Fox Den for coffee- Albion
Pizza King for pizza- Auburn
Italian Grille- Auburn
Salsa Grille- Auburn
Mimi’s Retreat- Auburn
Cricket’s Tavern- Auburn
Bridgewater Grille- Auburn

Our area offers SO many great places to visit. We have provided wonderful establishments in Auburn and the surrounding areas—all within 40 minutes to you.

-There are many concerts at the DeKalb Outdoor Theater in May, June, July and August.
-There are also farmer’s markets in Auburn Wednesday and Saturday in Auburn 7AM to 1 PM around the Dekalb County Courthouse May through October.

Antiques
Country Lane General Store- Auburn
Sixth Street Emporium- Auburn
Now and Then Antique Mall- Angola- 20 minutes
2nd Time Around- Auburn
Singing Rooster- St Joe
Jolene’s- Garrett
Waterloo Antique Mall- 10 minutes
Blue Fruit Jar- Auburn
Old Church Shoppes- Leo 15 minutes
Country Shoppes of Grabill- 20 minutes
Miss Vicki’s Uniquely Vintage Garrett- 10 minutes
Carla’s 5 Bucks Antiques and Such- Kendallville
Love me Two Times- Kendallville 15 minutes
Bargain Shop- Kendallville 15 minutes
Heath’s Antiques- Albion 30 minutes
Gypsy Junction- Ligonier 45 minutes
Flea Market- Shipshewana
Amish Shops- Shipshewana

Parks
Rieke Park- Auburn
Memorial Park- Auburn (walking distance-2 blocks) has a stage, ball diamond, basketball, playground, walking area and pickleball
Eckhart Park- Auburn—super close!
Auburn YMCA- Has a play scape!
Auburn YMCA with splash pad and pool- Auburn
Hidden Diamonds Splash Pad, trails and park- Albion- 30 minutes
Chain O Lakes State Park- Albion- 33 minutes
Pokagon State Park- Angola 36 minutes
Parkview Park- Ft Wayne 20 minutes—big!
Leo Cedarville Park- Leo 15 minutes

Trails and Outdoor Activities
Rieke Park Trails- Auburn 5 minutes
Fishing Hook Line Trail- Kendallville- 25 minutes
River Greenway- St. Joe
Bixler Lake Trails- Kendallville 25 minutes
Hidden Diamond Trails- 30 minutes
Walking Trails- Acres Land Trust-Northern Indiana—There are trails all over.
-Bicentennial Woods- a favorite!
-Vandolah Nature Preserve- a favorite!
Splash Pad- Leo 15 minutes
Tobogganing- Angola
Outdoor Ice Skating- Fort Wayne
Canoeing at Mongo- Mongo 40 minutes
Garrett Outdoor Pool- Garrett 10 minutes
Riverside Pines- Christmas Trees- Ligonier (Winter)
Disc Golf- Lakewood Park
Disc Golf- Eckhart Park

Kids Play
Splash Pad- Auburn coming soon!
Power Up- Kids Place (Fun!) Fort Wayne
Skateboard Park- Auburn
Auburn Bowl- Auburn—Super close!
Skating Station (Skating Rink)- Auburn
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary- Albion—big animals! 35 animals
Fort Wayne Zoo- Ft Wayne 25 minutes
Robert’s Farm- Wawaka in Fall
Amazing Maze- Waterloo in Fall
Mast’s Strawberry picking- Wawaka in Summer
Seek and Find Play Place- Kendallville
JAM Center- Garrett

Shops in Auburn
Paper Gourmet- Auburn
Escape It- Auburn
Auburn Atrium Marketplace—many shops in one!
Honeypot Books- Auburn
Heavenly Creations (decor)- Auburn
Lynn Marie’s Boutique- Auburn
The Olive Twist- Auburn yum!
Guitar Infirmary- Auburn
Betsy’s Boutique- Auburn—Super close!
Forget Me Not Resale Boutique
Sprinkling Can
Gifts and Thrifts
Nature’s Mercantile
Book Store
Birch and Bell
Little Sprouts Children’s Boutique

Golf Courses
Bridgewater Golf Course- Auburn
Noble Hawk Golf Course- Kendallville
Cobblestone Golf Course- Kendallville
Glendarin Hills Golf Club- Angola

Auburn Experiences
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum- Auburn—super close!
Early Ford V 8 Museum- Auburn
Hoosier Air Museum- Auburn
National Auto & Truck Museum- Auburn—Super close!
Events at Kruse Plaza- Auburn
New book store- Auburn
Farmer’s Market- Saturdays in Auburn Summer
NCG Cinemas- Auburn

Unique Experiences
Drive in Movie Theater- Garrett (Summer) 10 minutes
Rinehold Western Wear- Waterloo
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival- Labor Day
Cedar Creek Candle Making- Leo 20 minutes
Annie Oakley Perfumery- Ligonier 35 minutes
Train Ride- Indiana Railroad Society
Image of Hope Ranch- Auburn
Art Museum- Garrett
Slow Burn Books- Book store- Garrett
The Embassy- Fort Wayne
Parkview Park (Tin Caps) Fort Wayne
Keunharts Milk House- Arcola
Sechler’s Pickles- St. Joe
Farmer’s Market/ Auburn
Carter’s Honey Bees- Auburn
Noble Roots Farm Market- Garrett
Keel U Pick Blueberries- Corunna
B & J Berries- Wawaka (late June, July)
Mast Strawberry picking- Wawaka (June)
Dekalb Free Fall Fair- Auburn September

Spirits
Door 13- Auburn
Backroads Distilling Company- LaOtto
Country Heritage- LaOtto
Cupcake Bee Good Meadery- Auburn
Blaze and Barrel- Auburn
Edwin Coe Distillery- Churubusco
Vinland Reserve Winery- Ft Wayne
Acres Away Winery- Ashley
Satek Winery- Fremont
Sylvan Cellars Event Center- Rome City