Fall at Meadow Brook

A Fantastic Fall Awaits 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 screenings of classic films, Flashlight Tours, Mystery Dinners and so much more! All events take place … Read more

Dive Into History: Meadow Brook’s Pool Cooled off the Community

During the summer months, the Dodge and Wilsons cooled off with a splash in their peanut-shaped pool on the estate. Built around 1936, the pool was an oasis, featuring extensive landscaping with birch trees, Chinese juniper, and honeysuckle, along with slate pavers, a garden wall, and a beloved babbling waterfall—Matilda’s favorite spot on the estate. … Read more

Wedding party in front of Meadow Brook Hall in a full array of colors

Our Top 4 Wedding Trends of 2024

The predictions have been cast for emerging wedding trends on the rise for 2024. If you’re searching for the fresh fads of the wedding season, our talented team of wedding planners and professionals have collected a few of our favorites. Whether it’s colors to inspire, chic décor ideas or a whole vibe, these wedding trends … Read more

Pegasus Fountain in springtime at Meadow Brook Hall

Enjoy a Sun-filled Season of Spring Events at Meadow Brook

Along with blue skies and fresh blossoms, Meadow Brook Hall will welcome several special events and favorite tours to its spring event lineup. The National Historic Landmark will host a season-full of fun with the elegant Mother’s Day Luncheon, scrumptious Champagne Garden Party, an eclectic lineup of Detroit artists for the Concert Series, Yoga in … Read more

Margaret Jelsma 1969

Volunteer Spotlight: Seeing What Grows…

Margaret Jelsma’s earliest memories involve plants and soil. As a little girl, her family moved into a new subdivision in Macomb County, and she remembers how they would have to buy back the top soil that the developers scraped away. Even at the age of 4, she was with her family, sifting topsoil and gravel … Read more

The Dodge and Wilsons embarked on a world tour in 1934.

Estate Stories: Frances Dodge Takes the World By Storm

Known as “Detroit’s #1 Glamor Girl” for her sparkling personality, penchant for adventures, and impeccable style, Frances Dodge embarked on a world tour in 1934. She treated her mother Matilda and stepfather Alfred Wilson to a six month long journey across the southern hemisphere. They packed up 15 suitcases and seven trunks, departing from New … Read more

Youth Art Camp Front of Hall

Meadow Brook Arts and Writing Camps Inspire Creative Students This Summer

Students from kindergarten through high school explore the National Historic Landmark and create original works at full day art camps and half and full day writing camps This summer, Meadow Brook Hall will open its doors and grounds once more to creative students of all ages for the popular annual Meadow Brook Art Camp and … Read more

Happy couple gets married at Meadow Brook Hall.

Meadow Brook Earns 2024 Top Wedding Awards By TheKnot and Wedding Wire

The National Historic Landmark earned The Knot Best of Weddings 2024 Award and WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice Awards®. Meadow Brook Hall, the National Historic Landmark, museum, cultural center and event venue, is being recognized once again for its world-class wedding services by earning top wedding awards from two of the nation’s most popular wedding planning platforms, … Read more

Meadow Brook Hall is a National Historic Landmark, hosting an engaging collection of events.

A Fantastic Winter of Events at Meadow Brook

It will be an exciting, elegant and even romantic winter at Meadow Brook Hall, with the all new Needle Felting Art Night and the return of several popular events. The Great Estate will engage and inspire this winter with wool creativity at the Needle Felting Art Night, the discovery of a new side of Meadow … Read more

Caspian community Tree

Estate Stories: The Dodge-Wilson Tradition of Holiday Giving

The holidays were always a special time for the Dodge-Wilson family. We’re sharing some of their favorite memories and traditions in a special holiday edition of our Estate Stories series. Giving from the Heart The holidays at Meadow Brook meant more than presents and treats for the Dodge and Wilson family. With her wealth, but … Read more