Celebrating Hoosier Hospitality at The Purviance House
We are so honored that The Purviance House Bed & Breakfast was named a 2025 Hoosier Hospitality Award recipient.
As highlighted by Visit Indiana, the Purviance House was recognized on November 10 in Indianapolis as one of just 12 statewide recipients of this prestigious award. The recognition celebrates Hoosiers who go above and beyond to create memorable guest experiences — something we have been striving to do for years with warmth, generosity, and unmistakable Huntington charm.
Whether at The Huntington Bicycle Shop or here at Purviance House, we both love to serve as Huntington’s unofficial “community concierges.” Whether introducing guests to our favorite local restaurants, showcasing neighborhood businesses, recommending scenic routes and historic sites, or simply sharing stories of the people who make this county special, our joy comes from connecting visitors to the heart of Huntington.
The Huntington County Visitor and Convention Bureau recently shared a beautiful story. In one unforgettable example, two out-of-state brothers staying here the Purviance House discovered — through conversations with us — that they still had family living nearby. We immediately reached out to their relatives and even opened our breakfast room for an impromptu family reunion. We wanted to showcase Hoosier Hospitality: thoughtful, heartfelt, and rooted in genuine care for others.
As one recent guest shared:
“The absolute stars of this B&B have to be the amazing couple that runs the house! Barb and Brooks were the ultimate hosts — warm, charming, personable, knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Having breakfast in the fabulous dining room was the best part of every day. Barb is a fantastic cook!!! When she offers you sour cream coffee cake, say ‘Yes!’”
Statewide recognition from the Hoosier Hospitality Awards is a celebration not just of what we do, but of who we strive to be — community builders, connectors, storytellers, and ambassadors for everything that makes Huntington shine.
