Halloween skeleton in front of Meadow Brook Hall

Halloween at Meadow Brook: From Family Fun to Festive Frights

Meadow Brook Hall has long been a favorite setting for celebrations—especially for the Dodge Wilson family. In 1929, as Halloween traditions across America were shifting from spooky pranks to more community-focused festivities, the holiday became an occasion for parties, parades and games that encouraged safe, organized fun during the early years of the Great Depression. … Read more

Meadow Brook Hall's rose garden in bloom.

Estate Stories: The Historic Rose Garden

Meadow Brook’s historic Rose Garden is in full bloom! This oval-shaped, unique garden was a favorite of Matilda Dodge Wilson, and one of the many planned gardens Meadow Brook originally designed. In 1925 while the inside of the historic mansion was being built, Matilda and Landscape Architect Arthur Davidson were designing multiple gardens that would … Read more