New Harmony, Indiana is a great choice among midwest getaways. This little town is so cozy and convenient that you can park your car and walk, ride a bike or rent a golf cart during your stay. Even on foot, you can easily explore enough attractions to keep you busy for an extended weekend.
This quaint town in southwestern Indiana is less than three hours from Nashville, Indianapolis, Louisville and St. Louis. It’s a great place to unwind and enjoy what some visitors have referred to as “forced relaxation.”
Each year, thousands of seasonal visitors return to New Harmony seeking inner peace and calm. A well-known spiritual retreat center for groups and individuals alike, New Harmony features two labyrinths – including one of the oldest in North America. These sacred pathways help with meditation and relaxation.
Looking for a place to hold a larger business retreat or family gathering? The Macleod Barn Abbey, long revered as a center for group retreats for artists and writers, sleeps up to 29 guests.
You’ll also find a selection of dining and lodging options including more than one bed and breakfast, guest houses and The New Harmony Inn. If camping is your thing, consider Harmonie State Park, with miles of bicycle and hiking trails just a few miles from town.
You’ll find the merchants in town to be engaging, friendly and approachable. If you stay more than a day, you’re likely to become a participant in the witty banter that goes on at Sara’s Harmony Way or the Main Cafe in the morning hours. Listen as locals and visitors alike sip coffee and discuss current events. Stick around into the afternoon and you can enjoy a glass (or bottle) of wine, a growler of Harmonist Bier and a snack on the patio before you slip away for a quiet nap or stroll.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a small town in the midwest with a wider variety of culinary, cultural, and historic attractions New Harmony’s.
You can learn more about what New Harmony has to offer by visiting the New Harmony Business Associates.
As an advisor, coach and local leader, Jeremy Overton has spent the last 12 years educating and motivating individuals, families, and business owners who are interested in having a greater impact on their communities, the people they love, and the causes they support. You can connect with him on: Google+