Brown County, Indiana: The Perfect Girls Getaway for Mom!

I am assuming by now you have all heard the term “momcation”. For those of you who have not yet become familiar with the term, this is the word now coined for vacations that moms take….wait for it….BY THEMSELVES.

1875 Homestead Bed and Breakfast in Brown County, IN: The Perfect Getaway for a Mom!

You read that right. A vacation without the kids, leaving the hubby at home. You simply grab a couple of your gal pals and jet off somewhere fun. Science has even proven that taking one of these magical trips does wonders for moms’ mental health. (Seriously, I saw it shared on Facebook. It HAS 5o be true.) Imagine that! With all the recent talk of these trips, I decided to embark on a so-called “momcation” to the lovely Brown County, Indiana. Why Brown County you ask? Because where else in Indiana could you find so much relaxation in one place?

***Disclaimer: My trip to Brown County was sponsored by the Brown County Visitors Bureau. This means that they provided accommodations and Sippin’ Trip Tour tickets in exchange for my honest opinions about their amazing county. Rest assured, all opinions expressed here are my own.***

Accommodations to Rejuvenate:

The 1875 Homestead Bed and Breakfast

During our stay in Brown County, Indiana, we were graciously accommodated at the 1875 Homestead Bed and Breakfast. Having never stayed at a Bed and Breakfast before, my mom traveling partner were a tad skeptical of the whole experience heading in.

Nancy, the amazing hostess, was nothing short of welcoming. She was there when we needed her, yet not in any way overbearing for the duration of our stay. If the beautiful rooms and breathtaking location of this old house was not enough to satisfy your need for relaxation, her hospitality sure made up the difference.

At the 1875 Homestead Bed and Breakfast, we were not made to feel like guests. We were made to feel like family. With a kitchen that is open 24/7 fully stocked with pop, popcorn, hot chocolate, freshly baked cookies and so much more, it felt like being back in my childhood home. Not having to worry about if I remembered to pick up the snacks was awesome, and realizing there was a corkscrew in the kitchen when I realized I didn’t have one at 8 pm was bliss.

Plus, Nancy’s multi-course breakfast each morning is enough to make a mama feel pampered all on its own. While there is no shortage of places to stay in the Nashville, Indiana area, if you are heading down for a momcation, (or any other trip really) 1875 Homestead Bed and Breakfast is a location you really must check out.

Promise, you will not be sorry.

Shopping for Days

You know how, as moms, our shopping trips many times are cut short before we get to the shopping for ourselves part? A momcation in Brown County, Indiana has a store just for you to make up for every time your shopping needs have been forgone. (Ok, maybe not for every time, but pretty close.)

Seriously though, the shopping scene in Nashville, Indiana is unlike any other I have seen. You seriously cannot skip going down any little alley, or choose to forgo walking into a building or you may miss the shop you have been waiting for your entire life!

Boutiques of all kinds are scattered throughout the town among jewelry shops, leather workers, crafters workshops, bath products, baked goods and so much more. You could honestly spend an entire day shopping and still not see everything.

A Sip for Every Taste

If you have a taste for alcohol, the Brown County, Indiana has a sip for your taste. When I think “momcation” I think about relaxing with a good bottle of wine and taking time to unwind. With the selection of alcohols being made and around Nashville, IN, however, I found myself tasting more than just wine on my weekend away.

Thanks to the Brown County Visitors Center, you can try all the tastes that the county has to offer on a four-hour “Sippin’ Trip” that delivers you right to the door of the four major wineries and distilleries in town. Wine, beer, vodka, and even moonshine will be available for sampling on this tour. This leaves you a bit tipsy and surrounded by new friends when you get off the bus back in town. How is that for some fun?

Mind-blowing Views

No momcation would be complete without taking in a few breaths of fresh air, and the Brown County State Park is just the place to do it! If you are looking for breathtaking, mountainous views without having to drive to Tennessee, this is your place. I honestly was in awe of the beauty this state park had to offer. It may not be the Smokies, but it is a close second. While it was too wet to do much hiking the day I was in the park, I did note that there were multiple amazing-sounding trails offered at the park. This is in addition to a beautiful lake and camping on-site. Brown County, Indiana really does have it all!

Crazy Mom Talk

Mama, please hear me when I say that after taking a momcation of my own, you need one. It will leave you nothing short of relaxed, rejuvenated, and motivated to jump back into your everyday! If you are in Indiana, then I highly recommend scooting down to Brown County for a weekend with a couple of your mom friends and seeing everything they have to offer. Since we were only there for the weekend, we did not get to see everything that there was in Nashville. Hopefully, this post at least gives you a taste of what they have to offer.If you are more into the theater, dinner shows, and spa days, do not be deceived by the highlights of my trip that exclude these activities. They are totally present in Nashville as well and one day soon I hope to be back to partake in those as well! Ready to embark on a momcation of your own? With May being mental health awareness month, the time has never been better to book your own self-care retreat! I would love to hear where you plan to head and what you plan to do. Please, leave me a comment, and let’s connect!