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Art in the Elements floral art show at Meadow Brook Hall.

Win Tickets to Art in the Elements

UPDATE: The contest is now closed and the winners have been notified. This year’s Art in the Elements is almost here! Our favorite floral art show will kickoff Thursday, Sept. 7 with a Premiere Evening and the tour will run ... Read more

Couple gets married at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan.

Celebrate with Style – and a Sunday Wedding

Once couples say “yes” to the big question, one of the first things they do – after popping the champagne, of course – is to start wedding planning. And the first step in wedding planning is typically choosing the date ... Read more

Alfred Wilson plays with his dogs at Meadow Brook Hall in the 1950s.

The Playful Dogs of Meadow Brook

It’s International Dog Day and we’re celebrating some of the beloved pets from the Dodge and Wilson family with stories of the dogs of Meadow Brook.  Throughout the history of Meadow Brook Hall and farms, dogs were always running around ... Read more

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 2023

Meadow Brook Volunteer Appreciation

This summer, Meadow Brook hosted the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to celebrate the devoted and passionate group of volunteers that lead tours, tend the gardens, and create preservation projects to restore the history and legacy of The Hall. Meadow Brook ... Read more

Meadow Brook Hall's rose garden in bloom.

Estate Stories: The Historic Rose Garden

Meadow Brook’s historic Rose Garden is in full bloom! This oval-shaped, unique garden was a favorite of Matilda Dodge Wilson, and one of the many planned gardens Meadow Brook originally designed. In 1925 while the inside of the historic mansion ... Read more

Meadow Brook Hall with colorful fall foliage.

Experience a Fantastic Fall at Meadow Brook Hall

Art, music and even mystery will transform Meadow Brook Hall this fall, with a series of fun fall events and tours. Visitors will be enchanted with the colorful event lineup, from a gorgeous outdoor floral art exhibit to thrilling film ... Read more

Matilda and Alfred Wilson at their wedding in 1925.

Happy 98th wedding anniversary to the Wilsons!

On June 29, 1925, Matilda and Alfred Wilson were married at the grand Dodge Mansion in Grosse Pointe. Alfred Wilson told the Detroit News, “I am very happy today, of course. It is one of the supreme days in any ... Read more

Meadow Brook Hall is a historic house museum, cultural center and wedding and events venue in Rochester, Michigan.

Entertaining Spaces: Meadow Brook’s Pegasus Fountain

With a history of hospitality, Meadow Brook Hall is Michigan’s most beautiful wedding venue. The entire estate was built with an eye for entertaining, from its 16 lush gardens to the two-story Gothic-inspired Ballroom. This special blog series showcases the ... Read more

Summer touring at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan.

New Activities Amp Up Summer Tours at Meadow Brook

A series of all-new interactive activities and experiences will bring Meadow Brook Hall tours to life this summer. Guests of all ages are invited to check out special activations scattered throughout the estate, along with new Twilight Tours and the ... Read more

Original Rosa Bonheur painting on display at Meadow Brook Hall.

Original Rosa Bonheur Painting at Home in Meadow Brook

In a global effort to resurrect recognition for great female artists, Rosa Bonheur’s work has found renewed popularity in the art world—and at Meadow Brook Hall. Bonheur was the most famous female artist in the 19th century whose work focused ... Read more