Meadow Brook Hall

08/31/2026

Art in the Elements is one of the most unique ways to experience the Great Estate - and your last chance to visit the playhouses in 2026. Make your Labor Day week/end plans with us! 🌸🏵🌹

🌌 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲?

Apparently, something pretty spectacular. 🌸✨

𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 returns to Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester September 2–7, and this year is a big one.

It’s the event’s 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆.

Or, as Meadow Brook puts it, “ten orbits around the sun.” 🌎

So naturally, they’re celebrating by going 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲.

For six days, more than 20 large-scale floral sculptures and displays created by floral artists from across the country will transform the historic estate.

And we’re not talking about bouquets sitting nicely on tables.

🌌 Black holes.

✨ Nebulas.

🌈 The Aurora Borealis.

👽 Maybe even little green men.

🪼 And yes… possibly space jellyfish.

All interpreted through flowers, plants, color and some seriously imaginative design.

The installations continue along Meadow Brook’s woodland paths, turning a walk through the estate into something closer to an outdoor art gallery.

Then you get to go 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲.

The 88,000-square-foot Tudor Revival mansion will feature additional floral designs inspired by its architecture and art collection.

And the house itself is worth seeing.

Built between 1926 and 1929 for Matilda Dodge Wilson—widow of Dodge automobile co-founder John Dodge—and her second husband Alfred Wilson, Meadow Brook is now a 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸.

There’s even a nighttime option. 🌙

On September 2 and 3, special evening tours run from 6–9 p.m., giving visitors a chance to see the installations illuminated against the night sky.

Honestly, if there were ever a year to do the evening version, 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁. 😍

Your ticket also includes self-guided access to the mansion and grounds, plus Knole Cottage and Danny’s Cabin—and this is the final weekend to visit the historic playhouses in 2026.

🌸 Flowers.
🏰 A historic mansion.
🌲 Woodland trails.
🌌 And an entire universe of floral art.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄.

📅 September 2–7, 2026
📍 Meadow Brook Hall — Rochester, Michigan
🎟️ Advance tickets required

08/28/2026

It's the last days of summer at Meadow Brook Hall ☀️

There is still time to stroll our gardens, take a tour & visit the playhouses. The last chance for the playhouses is during Art in the Elements over Labor Day weekend. Don't let the season pass you by!

08/27/2026

Behind every tour, garden, event, and memorable experience at Meadow Brook Hall are the people who give their time, talents, and heart to the Great Estate. 💚

This year, we gathered to celebrate our incredible volunteers and recognize the dedication that keeps Meadow Brook thriving. In 2025 alone, more than 400 volunteers gave 18,400 hours of service, helping preserve our legacy and welcome visitors from near and far.

We also celebrated 16 volunteers reaching milestone years of service and recognized Rick and Sue Jayroe as the 2026 Barbara Thorpe Award recipients for their exceptional commitment to Meadow Brook.

We are so grateful for every volunteer who continues to share their time, passion, and talents with the Great Estate. Thank you for all that you do!

Read more about this year’s Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and the people who make Meadow Brook special: https://meadowbrookhall.org/honoring-the-heart-of-meadow-brook/

08/26/2026

The most perfect sunset for the most perfect day.

Meadow Brook Hall is a full-service wedding venue featuring grand spaces, delicate details, delicious food and first-class service. If you're in love and wedding planning, join us for our next open house on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to meet our team and learn more about being married at Meadow Brook. Reserve your space at [email protected].

Beautiful photography by athornsphoto

08/25/2026

UPDATE: The contest is now closed and the winner has been notified. 🌺Art in the Elements Giveaway!🌺

Our annual floral art tour & exhibition across and inside the estate starts next week - and it promises a unique experience. Floral artists have created 20 large scale installations outside with more to see inside. Join us on a thematic(and family-friendly) journey "Across the Universe" for the tenth anniversary of this unique tour through the estate’s woodland paths and inside the historic mansion. Choose your own experience – we will be open by day and evening from Wednesday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 7.

Enter to win 2 tickets to Art in the Elements!

Here's how to enter:
🎨Like our page
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🎨Tag someone who would love to visit!

The contest will close at midnight on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The winner will be notified by messages on Thursday, Aug. 27. Enter today for your chance to win!

08/24/2026

New this fall, we're hosting a special-edition Sunset Concert with an atmosphere all its own.

Set at Golden Hour along the blossoms of Meadow Brook’s gorgeous – and newly restored – Rock Garden, you’ll experience a truly unique evening. Enjoy favorite tunes in a live performance by the popular group Mobile Dueling Pianos Shows as the sun sets and the stars appear.

Feel the glow of soft candlelight and Chinese lanterns, paired with the warmth of a perfect evening as summer fades to fall. Whether you attend with friends or a date, you’re invited to sit back and relax – or dance to the music at this delightful evening at Meadow Brook. Tickets are on sale now for the Sunday, Sept. 27 Sunset Concert!

08/21/2026

It’s a glittering gala where the guests wear masks – that just may hide their murderous intentions. Tickets are selling fast for this year's Mystery Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 22.

Amateur sleuths are invited for a captivating - and glamorous - evening of mystery and mayhem at the Great Estate. This interactive event includes a three-course meal, cocktails and a chance to solve the mystery. This year's theme is "Midnight at the Masquerade." Join us, if you dare!

08/20/2026

If you're seeking a sweep of romance for your wedding day, look no further than Meadow Brook Hall. The grand Tudor-revival estate brings an elegance, atmosphere & tailored experience that you'll never forget.

We host beautiful weddings and receptions all year long. Attend our wedding open house on Wednesday, Sept. 9 to meet our team and learn more about being married at Meadow Brook. Reserve your space at [email protected].

Beautiful photography by Raelani Stockwell Photography