Latest Meadow Brook News

Magazine Blog: Inside Matilda’s Closet

Matilda Dodge Wilson, the lady of the manor at Meadow Brook Hall, had a sweeping bedroom suite that included the largest bedroom in The Hall, closets and a deluxe bathroom. As an upper class woman, Matilda’s daily routine could have ... Read more

New! Art in the Elements Tour

Join us for an exciting celebration fusing art, the great outdoors, Meadow Brook Hall, flowers, and more! To honor the 90th anniversary of The Hall opening, we’re teaming up with the American Institute of Floral Designers to bring an experience ... Read more

Summer Photo Contest Winners

Meadow Brook Hall’s first-ever Summer Photo Contest has wrapped up! The votes have been tallied, and we are so excited to announce the winners! Drum roll please… First place: Mystery Dinner by Scott Beckman Second place: Proposal by Rachel DeYoung ... Read more

Wedding Feature: Pini & Pratt

Welcome to the new Meadow Brook Wedding Feature series! We’ve chosen some absolutely lovely couples to spotlight, along with their special day at The Hall. Want to really delve deep into a Meadow Brook wedding? This is the series for ... Read more

Rose Gardens

Magazine Blog: Roses of Meadow Brook

Walking through the Great Estate, it should be no surprise to the casual visitor that Matilda Wilson loved gardening. Matilda’s passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces is still thoroughly enjoyed by visitors and staff some 50 years after her death. Her ... Read more

Happy 100th Birthday, Aeolian Organ!

Situated between the Living Room and the Library, guests meander through the Organ Alcove to see a grand Aeolian Opus organ. The grand instrument boasts 4,500 pipes, bellows, electrical switches, and thousands of feet of wiring, most of which is ... Read more

Meadow Brook’s Lost Painting Project

The Wilson family took great pride in curating impeccable art for their new country estate, Meadow Brook Hall. Matilda and Alfred selected masterpieces from all over the globe to decorate the mansion. Matilda carefully chose places for her prized art ... Read more

Free Touring for Fathers on Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, Meadow Brook Hall wants to honor all father figures like John Dodge and Alfred Wilson. Loving and compassionate dads like John and Alfred should be celebrated. On Sunday, June 16th, all fathers are invited to tour Meadow ... Read more

The china vault at Meadow Brook Hall

Meadow Brook Magazine Blog: Spirited Legacy

In times of celebration or in grief, in wartime or in peace, in the public eye or in a basement speakeasy, alcohol has played a role in American society since its beginnings. As novelist Captain Frederick Marryat said in 1839, ... Read more

Meadow Brook Hall Hosting Summer Photo Contest

Meadow Brook Hall is truly a beautiful place, captured on film by countless professional photographers and wedding parties. Now, as summer approaches, Meadow Brook Hall wants the public to capture its beauty. The first ever summer photo contest kicks off ... Read more

Stoney Creek Questers Restore Meadow Brook Dolls

Stoney Creek Questers #203 of Rochester was recently awarded its 5th Preservation & Restoration Grant at the Questers International Convention. This $1,000 grant, along with $565 raised from the Chapter, will pay for the repair and restoration of twelve historic ... Read more

FREE TOURING FOR MOMS ON MOTHER’S DAY

As Mother’s Day approaches, Meadow Brook Hall would like to honor all mothers like our matriarch, Matilda. She was known throughout the community for her social and philanthropic work, along with being a devoted mother. In order to honor the ... Read more