I’ve talked about how planning a successful itinerary for a group or family trip is part art and part science, but there are definitely some tried-and-true steps that will help you plan a trip that’s more enjoyable for everyone involved (including you). But maybe you’re wondering HOW to actually incorporate these tips into your trip planning efforts? So let’s go one step further and look at how to gather ideas and choose the activities for your next group or family trip.

Family reunions and group trips can be such a rewarding experience, but the planning process? Not so much. But here at the Brown County Barn Burner, we are the unofficial Midwest experts trip planning for large groups and family reunion trips. So I’ve compiled all my tried and true tips for creating your own family reunion trip itinerary to help make planning your next big getaway a breeze! I’ll also share some examples of how these tips apply specifically to visits to Brown County, Indiana - feel free to steal these for your next trip to Nashville, or just use them to guide your own planning in general, no matter where you’re traveling.

We are huge fans of family reunion trips, which is exactly why we designed and built the Brown County Barn Burner the way we did, and prioritize bookings for larger groups and families. Here are some of the reasons why you should consider making your next family reunion a trip.

Both Clint and I grew up going on road trips and large group and family vacations. These memories - and the people in our lives - are a big part of why we designed and stocked the Brown County Barn Burner the way we did, and why we prioritize hosting large groups that are interested in booking the entire space (all four units) for their trip.

Nashville, IN is known for its shopping, and one of the best parts about shopping here is that basically all of the shops are small, locally-owned businesses. There are dozens - if not hundreds - of shops and studios in Brown County, which means there is something for everyone! But it also means that, if you’re not familiar with the area, it can be hard to know where to start. But our in-depth guide can help!