Welcome to Artistic Vantage!

The courtyard at the Artist's Colony Inn.  Photo by Julie Powers

What is a Receptive Company?

A receptive company provides some or all components of a tour package for resale by a motorcoach company, tour operator or pre-formed group. Local services provided may include attractions, transportation, accommodations and meals.  

Why Brown County?

 Since the early 1900s, artists and adventurers alike have been drawn to the rustic beauty and quiet charm of Brown County, Indiana, one of America's original artists' colonies.  With eclectic boutiques and galleries, diverse entertainment options, special guided tours, splendid scenery and numerous motor coach friendly facilities, Brown County is an ideal location for daylong or overnight tour groups.  

• Arts: The original Art Colony of the Midwest, Brown County is a mecca for the fine arts and crafts.  A variety of art galleries and artists studios fill the County to the brim.
• Nature: With over 16,000 acres of forest in Brown County State Park alone, the beautiful scenery creates memorable fall foliage yielding a wonderful palette of colors.
• Adventure: A continuous growing destination of adventure activities, Brown County State Park mountain bike trails were recently given the distinction as "Epic" and is considered to be a "Bucket List" item.  The area is also great for horseback riding, zip lining, canoeing, biking and bird watching.
• Attractions: From original live theatre shows and music, handmade gifts and boutique shopping to wineries, a microbrewery, Bill Monroe Music Park and Museum, Camp Atterbury, Not Just Popcorn, and delicious candy demonstrations, your group will find it hard to leave Brown County!