Our family first visited this property late on a beautiful mid-April afternoon in 2018. The first green of spring was showing in the trees, and bluebells blanketed the ground. We learned that this 23-acre hidden gem on the west side of Indianapolis had belonged to the Kernel family for 92 years. By June, the land we now call Evergreen had become part of ours.

Our goal was simple: create a place where people could gather for weddings, corporate events, and life's milestone celebrations while protecting the integrity, history, and serenity of the land. An existing clearing became the natural home for The Conservatory, an all-glass event venue that let us keep every surrounding tree intact and open the whole space to a panoramic view of our quiet, private lake.

We hope to share this green, peaceful place with as many of you as possible, and to keep it in our family for generations to come.

With gratitude,
Debbie Hasbrook and David DePrez
The Conservatory at Evergreen