Meadow Brook Hall's Geoff Upward

Transformative Meadow Brook Hall Executive Director Geoff Upward Retires

With a career spanning decades of service to Oakland University and 16 years at the helm of Meadow Brook Hall, Executive Director Geoff Upward retired this January. Upward’s leadership in spearheading critical projects and business initiatives has had a transformative impact on the National Historic Landmark, museum, cultural center and event venue. “It is difficult … Read more

Wedding at Meadow Brook Hall

Meadow Brook Wins 2021 Wedding Awards From The Knot and Wedding Wire

Meadow Brook Hall, the National Historic Landmark, museum, cultural center and event venue, is being recognized once again for its wedding services by two of the nation’s most popular wedding planning platforms, The Knot and WeddingWire. “Meadow Brook Hall has a history of hospitality and our work hosting beautiful and meaningful weddings is an important … Read more

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Meadow Brook to Reopen for Self-Guided Touring on Weekends

As part of Michigan’s Safe Start Plan related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Meadow Brook Hall will safely reopen its house and grounds on weekends for public touring beginning Saturday, Feb. 6. “Meadow Brook Hall is excited to reopen our doors to the community. We look forward to welcoming guests to the Great Estate to experience … Read more

Engaged couple at Meadow Brook Hall

Wedding Blog: Our Top Tips for Newly Engaged Couples

She (or he) said yes! It’s time to pop the bubbly, snap a special photo and share the news with your friends and family! Getting engaged is one of the most significant and joyous moments of your life. It’s a special time that kicks off a beautiful new phase of your relationship. Enjoy the congratulations … Read more

Bride and groom at Meadow Brook Hall

Wedding Blog: Easy Like a Sunday Wedding

For some time now, the coronavirus pandemic has transformed many aspects of our daily lives—from working to shopping and gathering—and has had a ripple effect on wedding planning. As many venues paused their activities and many couples made the difficult decision to postpone, everything we have come to expect from wedding planning has gone out … Read more

Winter Wonder Lights

Winter Wonder Lights “a dazzling, safe activity”

Meadow Brook Hall’s all-new outdoor light show “Winter Wonder Lights” has been featured in a Detroit News article titled, “Bright Spot: Holiday light displays around town are a dazzling, safe activity.” Read an excerpt from the article below or click here for the full article.  For more on Winter Wonder Lights, visit meadowbrookholidays.com.  The brilliant … Read more

Meadow Brook Hall Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights

Meadow Brook Nominated for USA Today holiday tour contest

Meadow Brook Hall has once again been nominated by USA Today for their 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Holiday Historic Home Tour. The holidays will look a little different at Meadow Brook this year, with the debut of the all-new outdoor holiday light show – Winter Wonder Lights! During the Winter Wonder Lights celebration, … Read more

Bride and Groom kiss at their wedding at Meadow Brook Hall

Meadow Brook named to Top Ten Wedding Venues in Detroit

For it’s breathtaking locations, first class service and overall experience, Meadow Brook Hall has been named a Top Ten Wedding Venue in Detroit by Wedding Rule, a premier wedding planning website. Read an excerpt below or click here to read the full article. Wedding Rule EDITOR’S CHOICE: We’ve handpicked the best of the best wedding … Read more

The Bentley Flying Spur at Meadow Brook Hall

Forbes article features 2020 Bentley at Meadow Brook

Meadow Brook Hall was the setting for a photoshoot featuring the 2020 Bentley Flying Spur. The photos served as the highlight to the Forbes article titled, “2020 Bentley Flying Spur Review: Well-Heeled Excitement.” Read an excerpt below or click here to read the full article. Bentley was founded by W.O. Bentley, with the first car … Read more

Winter Wonder Lights rendering of Pegasus Garden

Meadow Brook to debut holiday light show experience – Winter Wonder Lights

This Christmas in July, Meadow Brook Hall is announcing its all-new attraction for the holiday 2020 season—Winter Wonder Lights! An interactive and imaginative light experience unlike any other in the state, Winter Wonder Lights will transport visitors to an enchanted world of lights and magic on the grounds of the National Historic Landmark. Located in … Read more

Dodge Brothers featured in international publication

Meadow Brook Hall’s Curator Madelyn Rzadkowolski and Kim Zelinski, Senior Director of Operations & Estate Development worked with the staff of the German publication DW.com to develop an extensive feature on the Dodge Brothers, by providing archival imagery, historical context and key information. Read an excerpt below or click here to read the full article. … Read more

Bride and groom kiss at Meadow Brook Hall

Introducing Intimate Wedding & Elopement Packages

It may come as no surprise that the way we wed is changing. The global COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the wedding planning industry in unprecedented ways—and has changed the way that couples approach their nuptials as well. Today, many brides, grooms and spouses-to-be are taking a close look at what their dream wedding truly looks … Read more