Gillespie Conference Center

05/28/2026

When they're trying to decide how much trouble they would get in for going swimming in the fountain. 🏊

05/25/2026

Today is a day to honor and remember the heroes who never made it home. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice and service. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

We're dreaming about all our Spring and Summer weddings with the warmer days ahead!

05/20/2026

Want to take your event to the next level? The Gillespie Conference Center has all the A/V essentials to make it happen, provided by our in-house Audio Visual provider, Events by ProShow—projectors, mics, screens, and more. 🎤

05/16/2026

Thank you to Holladay Properties and Holladay Hospitality for all the work that has made and continues to make the Gillespie Center great!

Property Feature of the Week - Gillespie Conference Center

Discover a versatile venue at The Gillespie, offering 19,700 square feet across 13 flexible event spaces. Conveniently connected to the Hilton Garden Inn South Bend and next to the The Inn at Saint Mary's, it provides seamless accommodations for guests.

Located near Saint Mary's College and the University of Notre Dame, it’s the perfect setting for everything from weddings to corporate events, with Holladay Hospitality’s expert team handling every detail.

Learn more here: https://gillespieconferencecenter.com/

05/14/2026

Spring had sprung, and we're thinking about flowers! Show us your dream wedding bouquet in the comments or pick your favorite among the photos.👇

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! 💐

05/08/2026

Count on the Gillespie for the best of everything! 💙

05/06/2026

Attending a multi-day event at the Gillespie Conference Center? Enjoy the convenience of staying at any one of the three local, well-appointed hotels we can offer to our event guests.

🏨 Hampton Inn & Suites - Just 10 minutes away from the Gillespie Center and set in the Heritage Square shopping center with easy access to the 80/90 toll road, the Hampton Inn & Suites offers free hot breakfast and modern amenities in all of its guest rooms and suites.

🏨 Inn at Saint Mary's - The Inn at Saint Mary’s has reinvented the luxury hotel experience. This hotel near the University of Notre Dame will have you surrounded by uncompromising service, friendly faces, and comfortable accommodations.

🏨 Hilton Garden Inn - The Hilton Garden Inn hotel in South Bend, Indiana offers 100 spacious guest rooms, including 18 junior suites and three bridal suites. All accommodations feature thoughtful amenities, which help to make your stay even more comfortable.

05/02/2026

Check out how bright and beautiful our garden looks with these pops of color. 🩷 The Gillespie is the perfect spot for your outdoor wedding!

Book with us today: https://gillespieconferencecenter.com/

Photography: Westley Leon Studios