The former home of naturalist and author, Gene Stratton-Porter, lies nestled in 125 acres of fields, woods and formal gardens along the shores of Sylvan Lake.

Address:

1205 Pleasant Point,

Rome City, IN 46784

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Months Open:

April1st - December 1st

Days Open:

Tuesday - Sunday.  Closed Mondays.

Hours Open:

Grounds - dawn to dusk, Gift Shop & Carriage House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 on Sunday

Admission Charges:

$3.50 for adults, $3.00 for Seniors 55 and older, and $2.00 for children 6 to 12

Driving Directions:

Located south of Rome City off State Road 9, east on Limberlost Road.  Signs posted. 

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Accommodations:

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Additional Services:

Guided tours of the historic cabin residence on the hour, Tuesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Gift Shop featuring most of Stratton-Porter's books, nature books, books on Indiana, videos and related gifts. Site also features formal gardens and nature preserves.

Special Events:

Several events scheduled throughout the year.  Consult the Events Calendar for more information.

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