Wonderful Winter Events at Meadow Brook Feature Teas, Tours & Romance

A series of special events will help beat the winter blues at Meadow Brook Hall, starting this February. The Great Estate will engage and inspire this winter with the romantic Valentine’s Dinner, the ever-popular Downton Abbey-inspired Servant’s Life Tour, after-dark Flashlight Tours, and the elegant Gilded Tea & Tour. Winter Events for Everyone Treat your … Read more

Top 5 Wedding Planning Tips for Newly Engaged Couples

It was the question of a lifetime and now you’re engaged! There is no feeling quite like it–being engaged and creating a new life path with your favorite person by your side. It’s time to pop the bubbly, snap a special photo and share the news! Wedding planning can be wonderful – and a little … Read more

Collage of weddings at Meadow Brook photos

A Big Year for Love: 2025 Meadow Brook Weddings by the numbers

It was a whirlwind of romance as brides, grooms and newlyweds of all kinds filled Meadow Brook Hall with flowers, “I dos,” and so many smiling faces. With breathtaking spaces, first-class service and inspired cuisine, Meadow Brook hosts romantic weddings and receptions in all seasons. Our events team brings a premier touch to your wedding … Read more

Meadow Brook tours to kick off in February 2026

Meadow Brook Hall is closed for touring in January 2026. Our lively collection of tours and events will kick off for a whole new year in February 2026. This winter, Meadow Brook will offer guided and self-guided house tours of the three main levels of the historic mansion. Tours will be available Fridays through Mondays. … Read more

Holiday Market at the Holidays at Meadow Brook

Take 20% off holidays at our Holiday Market Sale Dec. 27-30

It’s time for our after-Christmas sale on holiday decor at our Holiday Market! Before you pack away your holiday decorations, join us at the Holiday Market sale from Saturday, Dec. 27 through Tuesday, Dec. 30 during Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights to add special Meadow Brook items to your collection! The special discount is … Read more

Guests enjoy the Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook in Rochester, Michigan.

Meadow Brook Wins Third Place in USA Today’s 2025 Best Historic Holiday Home Tour Contest

Meadow Brook Hall has earned second place in USA Today’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards! The expert panel selected Meadow Brook Hall to compete for the Best Historic Holiday Home Tour from a pool of nearly two dozen historic house museums across the country. Meadow Brook has consistently placed in the top ten for … Read more

The Holidays at Meadow Brook feature Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights.

Sips, S’mores & Food Trucks at Winter Wonder Lights

We invite you to eat, drink & be merry with a delicious collection of food trucks, s’mores and seasonal beverage options at Winter Wonder Lights. Winter Wonder Lights features seasonally-inspired beverages, cocktails and kid-friendly drinks and s’more kits at the Sips & S’mores concession stand. Warm up by our bonfires and roast your own marshmallows for … Read more

The Holidays at Meadow Brook feature Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights.

Welcome to the Holidays at Meadow Brook – Now Open!

It’s the most wonder-filled time of year! We are excited to welcome you to the Holidays at Meadow Brook, which will bring a dazzling array of events, activities and opportunities for celebrating an enchanting holiday season. By day, the beloved annual Holiday Walk transports guests through the historic mansion decked in shimmering splendor, while Winter … Read more

Meadow Brook Hall construction

Constructing a Landmark: Meadow Brook Hall Turns 96

Nestled among Rochester’s rolling hills and wooded valleys lies Meadow Brook Hall, the storied Tudor-revival estate and National Historic Landmark that was the dream of Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of automotive pioneer John Dodge, and her second husband, Alfred Wilson. Meadow Brook Hall first opened its gates 96 years ago. Designed by architect William Kapp … Read more