Amy Schrodt 
Women’s History Month provides the perfect opportunity to delve into the remarkable lives and accomplishments of the women of Meadow Brook Hall. Indeed, the Dodge and Wilson family trees provide strong and varied branches on each side, carrying unique personalities, vision and an inimitable style across generations. At Meadow Brook, there are many women to … Read more
Matilda Dodge Wilson: Compassion at Christmas The holiday season at Meadow Brook was a time rich with tradition, especially centered on charitable causes close to Matilda Dodge Wilson’s heart. Throughout her life, she made significant contributions to initiatives that reflected her deep commitment to education, community, and supporting the less fortunate. As Matilda’s wealth grew, … Read more
Meadow Brook Hall has long been a symbol of vision, resilience, and cultural significance. Originally built as the grand private estate of Matilda Dodge and Alfred Wilson, the Hall has evolved over nearly a century to become a vital part of Oakland University’s legacy, drawing thousands of visitors each year to explore its beauty and … Read more
Meadow Brook has always hosted fantastic Halloween celebrations – from the Dodge family parties in the 1920s to today’s series of spectacular fall events. Dating back almost 2,000 years to its origins in Ireland, Halloween has undergone remarkable transformations through the centuries. By the 1920s, Halloween parties became a popular tradition in American households, marked … Read more
Today, wedding planning has gone largely digital. With work schedules, home schedules, ever-mounting tasks, deadlines and commitments, it can be a relief for engaged couples to explore a venue and plan out their big day largely online. Instagram and Pinterest are there to inspire all the fun parts of wedding planning from dresses to cakes, … Read more
Meadow Brook Hall has been nominated for USA Today’s 2019 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards! The USA Today expert panel selected Meadow Brook Hall as a contender for Best Holiday Historic Home Tour. The contest gives voters four weeks to vote for the candidate of their choice. A person can vote once a day for … Read more
As a professional wedding planner, it may come as a surprise that Alexis Duda-Garcia always wanted to elope. But when she got engaged to social butterfly Andrew Garcia, she knew they had to have a party. Yet for Alexis, planning a wedding meant planning a wedding—and few know better what all goes into the process. … Read more
Meadow Brook Hall, the historic home built by the remarkable Matilda Dodge Wilson – the widow of automobile guru John Dodge, is a not-so-secret local gem, but it is an absolute must-visit for families both near and far – and the fall months are prime time to check it out. From September to November, the … Read more
In an effort to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits, Meadow Brook Hall has joined Museums for All. The program supports individuals receiving food assistance with a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card by offering reduced admission for just $3 a person for up to four people. … Read more
Each year, Oakland University hosts a special All University Fund Drive (AUFD) fundraising campaign designed for faculty and staff to fund their passion and support different areas of the institution, such as Meadow Brook Hall. The 2019 AUFD will run through Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. As a self-supporting museum and cultural institution, Meadow Brook Hall … Read more
From beautiful weather to a spirited live auction, guests at Meadow Brook Hall’s 14th Annual Gourmet Wild Game Dinner & Auction were treated to a memorable evening that will have a significant impact on The Hall for the year to come. More than 325 guests attended the event, which included a silent auction, live auction, … Read more
With its iconic chimneys, grand scale and superb craftsmanship, The Hall is often considered to be an American castle. We invited Seen Magazine inside to tour the estate and showcase some of its most exquisite details. Read more in the feature, “Meadow Brook Hall: An American Castle in Rochester.” https://seenthemagazine.com/meadow-brook-hall-an-american-castle-in-rochester/
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