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At Meadow Brook, volunteers are the heart of our mission, filling each day with their passion, energy & care. Our annual Volunteer Dinner is a celebration of their dedication and all the ways they make Meadow Brook such a special place.

We especially want to recognize Colleen Peters, who is this year’s winner of the Barbara Thorpe Award. This annual award is given by Meadow Brook staff to a remarkable volunteer who has generously given their time, skills, and heart to the Great Estate.

Eat, drink, and bid your way through a fabulous evening of impact, featuring live music, hors d’oeuvres & dinner, and a fantastic collection of items and experiences at our live and silent auctions.

It’s our biggest annual fundraising experience.

Nightfall at The Hall is set for Thursday, Sept. 25 from Golden Hour through Sunset. Tickets are $175 each and available online now!

Meadow Brook Hall’s historic stained glass windows have been restored to their original glory – and location within the mansion’s two-story Gothic-inspired Ballroom, following a shocking act of vandalism that occurred in February 2025 and an incredible six-month restoration journey.

After nearly a century, the stained glass windows were already in need of restoration and a project was in place to conserve the artwork prior to the destruction of one set of panels. It took a team of conservators six months to complete the work and all three sets of windows were installed back at Meadow Brook Hall this August.

We’re so excited! Meadow Brook Hall has earned the prestigious 2025 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, placing it among the top 10% of attractions worldwide, based on consistently high ratings and rave reviews from travelers.

This honor celebrates Meadow Brook as a destination that continues to deliver extraordinary experiences, exceptional hospitality and world-class preservation standards.

We are thrilled to welcome visitors from near and far to the Great Estate!

Art, mystery, glamor and family fun will transform Meadow Brook Hall this autumn, with a series of colorful fall events. This year’s event lineup features gorgeous outdoor floral art exhibit to thrilling film screenings of classic films, Flashlight Tours, Mystery Dinners, Hall-oween and so much more! All events take place at Meadow Brook Hall, the National Historic Landmark located on the campus of Oakland University.

Today, our curator Madelyn Chrapla will take us through Knole Cottage—the darling playhouse of France Dodge that was known as the “World’s Finest Doll House.”

Knole Cottage was built for Frances Dodge for her 12th birthday in 1926 – making it older than Meadow Brook Hall! Knole Cottage is perfectly built to ¾ scale and was intended to teach Frances the art of independent homemaking, including decorating the playhouse and managing a checkbook.

The six-room cottage was furnished with child size furniture, textiles, decorative art, and fully functioning appliances. Admission to Meadow Brook’s playhouses are included with a tour ticket or grounds pass on Fridays – Mondays throughout the summer. Plan your visit today to see Meadow Brook’s charming fairy cottage playhouse—Knole Cottage!

Meadow Brook Members are our biggest supporters. To celebrate and show our gratitude, we’re hosting a special Member Appreciation Week filled with fun – plus discounts, giveaways and special activities Aug. 18-24.

All members who visit during Member Appreciation Week will be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to this year’s glamorous holiday soiree, Starlight Stroll.

Check out our full lineup of fun!

This September, Meadow Brook’s annual floral art tour will transform the estate grounds into a breathtaking celebration of color and nature with Art in the Elements.

Experience beauty inside & out, with floral displays inside the historic mansion that complement the large installations across the woodland paths. Admission includes self-guided touring and the chance to explore the playhouses at the estate. This limited-run event will captivate visitors of all ages, sparking wonder and inspiration at every turn.

Art in the Elements kicks off with a special preview evening on Thursday, Sept. 4 that includes a cash bar. The tour runs Friday, Sept. 5 – Sunday, Sept. 7. Tickets are on sale now!

It may be summer now, but we can just hear the sound of sleigh bells in the distance! The Holidays at Meadow Brook will bring you indoor sights and outdoor lights with our two dazzling attractions – Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights from Friday, Nov. 28 through Tuesday, Dec. 30.

PLUS, we’re celebrating Christmas in July by opening up ticket sales for select holiday events – including returning favorites Starlight Stroll and Holiday Tea & Tour. New this year are Very Merry Brunch and Tannenbaum Teas! Plan your merry today!

Photo shoots are more than a way to fill the frames on your mantle and update your social media feed. They are a way to bottle up the magic of life’s changing seasons and hold onto it long beyond when the newlywed sparkle settles and the children grow so tall.

Meadow Brook Hall is a beautiful backdrop – and we host photo sessions for life’s special moments, especially engagements, weddings, family photos and senior portraits.

Meadow Brook Hall’s Katie Higgins was featured in this great article with Voyage Michigan. In the piece, Katie shares highlights from her work managing the Great Estate’s marketing & communications, keys to navigating an ever-changing digital media landscape & a few lessons learned along the way. Click to read the full interview!

Experience the irresistible summer romance of Patrick Swayze & Jennifer Grey in “Dirty Dancing” at Meadow Brook this July. Our last summertime Dinner & a Movie night is perfect for a date or girl’s night out.

See the classic flick projected on the big screen in our historic two-story Gothic-inspired ballroom after enjoying a casual three-course dinner and cash bar in the Christopher Wren Dining Room. Don’t miss this great night out!