Beautiful wedding at Meadow Brook Hall with photography by Studio Malsia Photography.

Meadow Brook earns 2026 wedding awards from The Knot & WeddingWire

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 for 2026 from two of the nation’s most popular wedding planning platforms, The Knot and WeddingWire. “It is so exciting to once again be honored with these national wedding awards, … Read more

Top 5 Wedding Planning Tips for Newly Engaged Couples

It was the question of a lifetime and now you’re engaged! There is no feeling quite like it–being engaged and creating a new life path with your favorite person by your side. It’s time to pop the bubbly, snap a special photo and share the news! Wedding planning can be wonderful – and a little … Read more

Collage of weddings at Meadow Brook photos

A Big Year for Love: 2025 Meadow Brook Weddings by the numbers

It was a whirlwind of romance as brides, grooms and newlyweds of all kinds filled Meadow Brook Hall with flowers, “I dos,” and so many smiling faces. With breathtaking spaces, first-class service and inspired cuisine, Meadow Brook hosts romantic weddings and receptions in all seasons. Our events team brings a premier touch to your wedding … Read more

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

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

Sips, S’mores & Food Trucks at Winter Wonder Lights

We invite you to eat, drink & be merry with a delicious collection of food trucks, s’mores and seasonal beverage options at Winter Wonder Lights. Winter Wonder Lights features seasonally-inspired beverages, cocktails and kid-friendly drinks and s’more kits at the Sips & S’mores concession stand. Warm up by our bonfires and roast your own marshmallows 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

Meadow Brook Hall in the fall, located in Rochester, Michigan.

Last Call for Fall Events at Meadow Brook

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 thrilling film screenings of classic films, Flashlight Tours, Mystery Dinners, costumed Halloween events by day & night and so much more! Tickets for all events are selling quickly – and many fall … Read more

Tripadvisor Travel Award

Meadow Brook Hall Earns 2025 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

Meadow Brook Hall has been recognized with 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. From seasonal … Read more

Meadow Brook Hall in the fall, located in Rochester, Michigan.

Fantastic Fall Events are On Sale Now at Meadow Brook

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 … Read more

Meadow Brook Hall Curator Madelyn Chrapla researches a rare historic book.

Rare discovery made in Meadow Brook’s Oldest Book

Fifty years after being locked in a vault, a new – but very old – book-sparks interest – and a surprise discovery – at Meadow Brook. In the Dodge and Wilson family’s collection of more than 1,600 books, the Atlas Universel is the oldest one dating back to around 1788. Yet just discovered within its … Read more

Science of Meadow Brook Summer Camp GIveaway

GIVEAWAY: Summer Camp at Meadow Brook

How will you inspire your middle schooler this summer? Enter to win one free Science Camp registration – and open the doors of curiosity and discovery! Meadow Brook’s Science Camp is for children in grades 5-7 and runs July 17-21 at Meadow Brook Hall. The camp experience is valued at $400. Each day, campers get to … Read more