The Inn at Saint Mary's

Saint Mary’s College is: Nationally Recognized Saint Mary’s College ranks among the top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges for 2021 published by U.S. News. We have six nationally accredited programs—in art, chemistry and physics, education, music, nursing, and social work. Our strong science and mathematics departments turn out graduates who are accepted into their first-choice medical programs and well-known graduate schools, such as the University of Michigan, Boston College, Johns Hopkins University, and Carnegie-Mellon. Student-Centered Saint Mary’s professors will craft experiences to help you learn. Small, discussion-based classes will help students to develop communication and critical thinking skills. Collaboration in lectures and labs will ensure you understand difficult concepts during class. Our 9:1 student-faculty ratio and average class size of 16 make it possible for this conversational, give-and-take approach to teaching, an approach geared specifically to women’s learning styles. Empowering Saint Mary’s focuses on your personal discovery and growth along with our high academic standards, providing you with the tools you need to take charge of your life and your future. You’ll get leadership mentoring in a community specifically dedicated to women. You’ll gain experience through internships with Fortune 500 companies, graduate-quality research opportunities, and a world of study abroad offerings. You’ll be connected to over 8,000 successful alumnae through the Saint Mary’s College Alumnae Resource Network. A Dynamic Community You’ll make close, lifelong friends in your classes, in your residence halls, and through numerous activities organized by our student-run Board of Governance. Our beautiful, intimate campus and dedicated students, faculty, and staff create a supportive environment. On top of that, you’ll participate in social and cultural activities at the University of Notre Dame, just across the street. Making a Difference In class, you’ll discuss faith, values, and ethics. Outside of class, you’ll expand your horizons at the Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership and put your faith into action through the Office for the Common Good. Approximately 80% of Saint Mary’s students volunteer during their time on campus.

The University of Notre Dame is a private research university inspired by its Catholic character to be a powerful force for good in the world. Notre Dame has grown from the vision of Father Sorin, who sought to establish a great Catholic university in America, and has remained faithful to both its religious and intellectual traditions. Today, we seek to be an enlightening force for a world deeply in need. Our departments of theology and philosophy are regarded as among the finest in the world while faculty in all departments participate in our mission to ensure that Notre Dame’s Catholic character informs all of our endeavors. From legal scholars who study civil rights and religious liberty, to scientists and engineers who investigate environmental protection, to sociologists who examine religious and ethical practices, Notre Dame continues to be a place where the Church does its thinking. One of America’s leading undergraduate teaching institutions, Notre Dame also has been at the forefront in research and scholarship. The aerodynamics of glider flight, the transmission of wireless messages, and the formulae for synthetic rubber were pioneered at the University. Today researchers are achieving breakthroughs in astrophysics, radiation chemistry, environmental sciences, tropical disease transmission, peace studies, cancer, robotics, and nanoelectronics. Notre Dame has a unique spirit. It is traditional, yet open to change. It is dedicated to religious belief no less than to scientific knowledge. It has always stood for values in a world of facts. It has kept faith with Father Sorin’s vision.

South Bend, Indiana gets it's name from its location- the southernmost bend of the Saint Joseph River. With a metropolitan area population of 324,501 (in 2020) and combined statistical area had 812,199. South Bend is located on the north–south continental divide, and the river flows northwest into Lake Michigan. South Bend is 5 miles away from Indiana's North boarder with Michigan. The downtown area is located in the north-central part of the city along the St. Joseph River. Notre Dame, Indiana, is directly adjacent to the north. The city extends further north on the west side, mainly with manufacturing and distribution facilities near the South Bend International Airport. Mishawaka, Indiana, is adjacent to South Bend's east side. Granger, North Liberty, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkart, and Goshen are all nearby. As the saying goes, there's a little something for everyone around here. That's not simply a cliché — it's the truth. From can't-miss exhibits and heart-stopping outdoor adventures in South Bend to serene walks along the St. Joseph River in Mishawaka, there are endless options when it comes to planning your itinerary.

South Bend International Airport is located about 5 miles away from our hotel. They offer flights to an array of destinations, as well as the South Shore line that travels to downtown Chicago. On average, more than 2,000 airline passengers travel through SBN every day — not to mention hundreds of rail and bus passengers. As an employer, a center of commerce, and a key component of the region’s thriving tourist industry, South Bend International Airport has an incredible $1.7 billion impact on the local economy. In 2012, the Aviation Association of Indiana conducted an Economic Impact Study to see how SBN plays a positive financial role in making the South Bend region a better place for businesses, residents and travelers.

South Bend’s first and oldest park. Originally grounds belonging to indigenous tribes, more specifically, the Potawatomi tribe. Howard Park sat along the St. Joseph River, serving as an essential trade avenue. Because of this, European settlers eventually called the location their home. Howard Park is South Bend’s first and oldest park. The ground was named in honor of Judge Timothy Howard (1837-1916), who had a long and varied career in state and local politics serving as a city council member, state senator, and chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Howard went on it become president of the Northern Indiana Historical Society and wrote a comprehensive history of St. Joseph County. The land being considered for the park was unlikely location. It was then a flood plain that paralleled the St. Joseph River, acting as a kind of sponge that absorbed excess water during periods of flooding. It was thought of as nothing more than “an overflowed swamp waste,” and extended from Jefferson Street to the footbridge at the southern end of the park. Because it was regarded as a breeding place for malarial insects, people mistakenly viewed it as a health hazard, and the city decided to eliminate it. From 1878 to 1895, this land was slowly filled in with refuse from the city. In some places, this fill is from ten to fifteen feet deep. In the summer of 1895, the seawall and sidewalk were completed. The park was officially dedicated on Friday evening, August 18, 1899.

Heritage Square is a 230,000 square foot open-air lifestyle center located at the intersection of State Road 23 and Main Street in Mishawaka, Indiana. Heritage Square has the perfect blend of better grade retail, restaurants, cafés, and personal services.

Potato Creek State Park is located in north- central Indiana, about 12 miles southwest of South Bend. Potato Creek is open year-round and supports various activities and facilities, including fishing, hiking, camping and mountain biking.

The Potawatomi Zoo is a 23-acre zoological park located in South Bend, Indiana, United States. The Zoo is nestled in Potawatomi Park between the St. Joseph River and the Grand Trunk railroad in the east side neighborhood of River Park. Founded in 1921, it is Indiana's second-oldest Zoo

The Century Center is a full-service flexible event space on the riverfront in vibrant downtown South Bend, IN, only 2.4 miles south of the Inn at Saint Mary's. With more than 100,000 sq ft of flexible venue space, Century Center is located on an 11-acre riverfront park. The center is equipped with event managers, A/V experts and in-house catering!