See what others are saying about The Fern of Westfield...
April 23, 2010:
"We can't thank you and Pat enough for everything you did for our wedding. We couldn't have been happier. Not one glitch before or during. All of our guests absolutely loved The Fern. It was exactly the intimate, quaint location we were looking for. The whole night was absolutely perfect!" ~ Erika & Dave Gowan
April 14, 2010:
"Rick and I wish to thank you for our wonderful rehearsal dinner at The Fern. Everyone enjoyed themselves and thought it was a great venue. We will definitely recommend The Fern to friends and family."
~ Margaret & Rick Schue
Hamilton County Convention and Visitor's Bureau:
From Angie's List:
"We held an all-day board retreat at this reception hall and everything was perfect. The owner was attentive to every detail, the food was superb, the house was absolutely charming, which ultimately led this experience to be the best board retreat ever. I got more than my money's worth. I would highly reccomend for any type of event. I could easily see a wedding at this venue, in addition to professional meetings."
Report Date: April 29, 2009 "The Fern is a beautifully rennovated historic American Foursquare, available for rent and the hosting of small gatherings of 2 to 83 guests. It is located in the heart of the historic district in downtown Westfield. Proprietor Jane Callahan obviously loves to entertain and hosted our group of women's executives. The setting was fabulous. We had plenty of room to mingle in the gathering room. The dining room was set up formally for our occasion and dinner was provided by The Fern's designated caterer, also from Westfield. The food, service and ambience of the venue were all exceptional and ensured the sucess of the event! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Was way above my expectations."
| Overall | A |
| Price | A |
| Quality | A |
| Responsiveness | A |
| Punctuality | A |
| Professionalism | A |
Westfield Washington Historical Society Museum Program Meeting at the Fern of Westfield
This event will be held on Tuesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at the Fern of Westfield located at 135 N. Union St. in Westfield. Representatives from the Fern of Westfield will discuss their efforts to save the historic home. Once known as the Tourist Home, it provided lodging for travelers from Indianapolis to points north such as South Bend and Chicago. Rooms were rented by the night, week or longer. Additionally, several brochures were found in those same sleeping rooms indicating meetings of the Women’s Temperance Union advocating Prohibition as the Remedy.
At the time of purchase in 2003, the building had been divided into two living units separated by a plywood wall covering the original entry to the parlor. A window had been removed and replaced by a door that had been sawn off to fit the opening. The Callahans have restored the building to its historic grandeur. The original windows, woodwork, stained glass, bathtubs, sinks and flooring remain. Where restoration was impossible, carefully selected period replicas were substituted (light fixtures, for example).