The Sunken Garden historic hotel exterior at dusk
Est. 1903 · West Baden Springs, Indiana

The forest
whispers what
the city forgets

Step into a century of quiet grandeur — where mineral springs once drew seekers of remedy, and today draws those who seek something far rarer: stillness.

Discover
Accommodations

Rooms & Suites

Each room carries the soul of the original resort — hand-selected furnishings, period details, and the quiet comfort that only genuine history can provide.

The Spring Room with antique furnishings and natural light
Historic

The Spring Room

Overlooking the restored spring gardens with period furnishings.

The Forest Suite with dark wood and gold accents
Premium

The Forest Suite

Rich walnut tones and gold leaf details inspired by the original 1903 grandeur.

The Garden Room with private balcony and garden views
Signature

The Garden Room

A private balcony opens onto the sunken gardens — your own private oasis.

Historic detail of The Sunken Garden's original architecture
1903
Our Heritage

Born from
mineral waters
and ambition

In 1903, the resort at West Baden Springs rose from the Indiana earth as a temple to the healing powers of natural mineral water — a place where industrialists and artists came to restore body and spirit beneath vaulted ceilings and copper-domed rotundas.

The Sunken Garden carries that legacy forward. Every restored beam, every reclaimed detail, every carefully considered surface speaks to the same conviction: that true luxury is not manufactured — it is preserved.

Today, the springs still flow. The forest still stands. And the garden — once the crown jewel of the original resort — remains the quiet heart of everything we are.

120+ Years of History
1903 Original Construction
∞ Natural Springs
The Setting

Surrounded by
ancient forest

Nestled within the Hoosier National Forest, our grounds offer solitude that no city can replicate — and no resort can fabricate.

Dense forest trails surrounding The Sunken Garden property

Forest Trails

Miles of untouched woodland paths wind through centuries-old oak and hickory — a sanctuary for those who walk slowly.

Natural mineral spring water emerging from the ground

Living Springs

The same mineral waters that drew visitors a century ago continue to rise from the earth — pure, warm, and untouched.

The restored sunken garden with blooming flowers and stone pathways

The Sunken Garden

Our namesake garden — restored to its original design — is a living tapestry of native perennials, climbing roses, and shaded stone paths.

Morning light filtering through the trees at The Sunken Garden

Dawn & Dusk

The forest transforms with each passing hour. Mornings bring mist and songbirds; evenings bring fireflies and an silence so deep it feels like a gift.

The Experience

What we offer

Natural Springs

Drink, bathe, or simply sit beside the mineral waters that have flowed here for millennia.

Historic Architecture

Walk through vaulted halls, copper-domed rotundas, and hand-carved details from the Gilded Age.

Forest Solitude

An hour from major cities but a world away — surrounded by 200,000 acres of Hoosier wilderness.

Intimate Hospitality

A small, carefully curated property where every guest is known by name and every detail is considered.

We came seeking a quiet weekend and left with something we didn't know we'd been missing — a sense of place that feels intentional, as though the forest itself chose to hold us a little longer.
A Guest's Reflection
Get in Touch

Begin your
journey with us

Whether you're planning a quiet retreat, a celebration among close friends, or a pilgrimage to the springs, we'd be honored to welcome you. Reach out — we respond personally, within hours.

Address 8538 W Baden Ave
West Baden Springs, IN 47469-7728

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