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

Sisters enjoy Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall.

Introducing New Holiday Youth Experiences

Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall is a magical chance to explore the historic mansion at the most sparkling season. New this year, Meadow Brook has expanded our Holiday Youth Experiences to offer two special programs for children. Great for scout troops, sports teams, school groups, families and more. It will be very merry, indeed! … Read more

Corporate holiday party at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan.

Book Your Holiday Party at Meadow Brook

Celebrate the season with a spectacular holiday party at Meadow Brook Hall, known for its stunning Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights show. With festive experiences for every occasion, we can accommodate holiday tours, corporate events, group luncheons and evening celebrations during the merriest time of the year. Host Your Perfect Holiday Party with our … Read more

Starlight Stroll Party

Now Booking Holiday Parties at Meadow Brook

Celebrate the season with a spectacular gathering at Meadow Brook Hall, known for its stunning Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights show. With festive experiences for every occasion, we can accommodate holiday tours, corporate events, group luncheons and evening celebrations during the merriest time of the year. Host Your Perfect Holiday Party with our Special … Read more

Matilda Dodge Wilson with two orphans at Denby home - 1936

Estate Stories: A Heartfelt Holiday Legacy

Matilda Dodge Wilson: Compassion at Christmas The holiday season at Meadow Brook was a time rich with tradition, especially centered on charitable causes close to Matilda Dodge Wilson’s heart. Throughout her life, she made significant contributions to initiatives that reflected her deep commitment to education, community, and supporting the less fortunate. As Matilda’s wealth grew, … Read more

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

Up on the Rooftops at Meadow Brook

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? This … Read more

Santa Saturdays at the Holidays at Meadow Brook.

Special Holiday Events Sparkle by Day & Night

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! Located in Rochester on the campus of Oakland University, Meadow Brook Hall will be Michigan’s most dazzling … Read more

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

Tickets for the Holidays at Meadow Brook On Sale Now

It is almost the most wonder-filled time of year! The Holidays at Meadow Brook will bring a dazzling array of events, activities and opportunities for merry-making. Making Holi-Days & Nights Bright By day, the beloved annual Holiday Walk transports visitors through the historic mansion decked in shimmering splendor, while Winter Wonder Lights transforms the estate … Read more