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Did you get engaged over the holidays? The moment when you and your significant other decide to spend the rest of your lives together is one of the biggest moments of your life! It’s time to pop the bubbly, snap a special photo and share the news! Meadow Brook’s experienced event specialists have pulled together their top tips for couples to do once they’re engaged. Read on for more!

Make your days & nights bright! The Holidays at Meadow Brook – featuring the indoor Holiday Walk by day and outdoor light show Winter Wonder Lights at night – are open today, all weekend long & most dates through the end of the year.

The holidays at Meadow Brook meant more than presents and treats for the Dodge and Wilson family. With her wealth, but also with her time and caring, Matilda brought holiday cheer to underprivileged children with a special visit and personal gifts.

Winter Wonder Lights, is a remarkable feat of design, development and storytelling. One such environment is Holiday Hallway in the magnificent Rose Garden, which has been transformed with fantastic colors and glowing orbs. The design was inspired by Meadow Brook’s Tiffany collection of fine art glass. It incorporates Tiffany’s use of shape and color to develop a Tiffany Holiday experience in our Rose Garden.

The holidays were always a special time for the Dodge-Wilson family. Today, we’re sharing some of their favorite memories and traditions – including sleigh rides through the estate – in a special holiday edition of our Estate Stories series.

The expert panel selected Meadow Brook Hall as Michigan’s only contender for Best Historic Home Tour from a pool of nearly two dozen historic house museums across the country. The award recognizes the Holidays at Meadow Brook events—Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights.

It’s the sound every child listens for, waiting at night in their beds. The sound of reindeer on the roof and the ringing bells of Santa’s sleigh. Softly he lands and quietly he slides down the chimney. But what if your house has 39 chimneys? How will Santa know which one to come down?

Join us in congratulating Kim Zelinski, our fearless Director of Operations, on her retirement. Kim’s remarkable 43-year career of devoted service, leadership and hands-on preservation have left an indelible impact on this museum, cultural center and National Historic Landmark.

The USA TODAY expert panel has once again selected Meadow Brook as Michigan’s only contender for Best Historic Holiday Home Tour. Vote for us today and every day until Wednesday, November 29. The top 10 winning tours will be announced on Wednesday, December 8. Vote every day to make the biggest difference!

As the birthplace of Oakland University, Meadow Brook is a place to learn, connect and be inspired. We’re asking OU faculty, staff and retirees to support us during the annual Oakland University Fund Drive, a special fundraising effort running from now until Friday, Dec. 8.

Waltz your way into a romantic night of holiday elegance with Starlight Stroll. Guests will experience Meadow Brook at its most merry with a sparkling evening of eating, drinking, dancing and frivolity. The night includes a fantastic performance by Ben Sharkey and dancing in the ballroom on Wednesday, Dec. 6. This event is expected to sell out!

Celebrate the holidays with a sparkling series of special events at Meadow Brook Hall – including a grand romantic evening at Starlight Stroll, sharing special wishes at Santa Saturdays, and the all-new Family Nights at Winter Wonder Lights!