Tour Graycliff
Standard Tours Standard Tour Admission: $15 April May Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekdays 11 am and 2 pm Labor Day-November 29 Monday. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 11 am and 2 pm
Call for tours times and reservations.716.947.9217
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Ahhhhhh, Summer Twilights at Graycliff The cares of the work-a-day world will drift away as you experience the tranquility of a Summer Twilight at Graycliff. Frank Lloyd Wright imbued his design of Graycliff with what he called “repose”: the simplicity and calm of splendid architecture set amidst verdant acres of grounds on the brim of the lake. Graycliff’s rich history and architectural splendor, set against the serenity of Lake Erie, can be yours for a summer twilight. Listen to the sounds of the water lapping against the shore, the cool breeze rustling the tall old trees, the birds calling each to each. Enjoy a leisurely guided tour, and relax with a glass of wine, coupled with a selection of cheeses and summer fruits as the rest of the world fades away into the twilight. Fridays: July 17, 24, 31 and August 7; 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Sunday in the County Mark the change of the season by taking life a little easier. Celebrate the autumn with good food, the great outdoors and a leisurely drive in the country. Sunday in the Country features a deluxe brunch at the renowned Roycroft Inn in East Aurora, followed by an old-fashioned trolley ride through the countryside to Graycliff, the country estate in Derby designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Darwin D. Martin family. There, guests will be given a tour of the estate and its grounds before returning by trolley to the Roycroft Inn. Since the outing will involve walking out of doors, comfortable shoes are recommended. A Sunday in the Country begins at 11:30 am and ends at approximately 3:30 pm at the Roycroft Inn on the following Sundays in 2008: Sept 20th, Sept 27th, October 4th, and October 11th. This special value package is $59 per person; pre-paid advance reservations are mandatory. Note: reserve your spot early; last year’s entire schedule sold out. For reservations and additional information, contact Graycliff at 716/947-9217 or e-mail graycliff@verizon.net
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Graycliff In Depth Tours This 2 hour tour focuses on Graycliff’s unique architectural features, and is led by a Senior Docent. Explore areas of Graycliff not available on standard tours. Learn about the evolution of Wright’s plans for Graycliff during its design in the mid 1920s, and about Wright’s architecture, during the development of his mid-career natural or organic style. Discover how Graycliff’s design compares and contrasts with those of other earlier and later Wright designs. This is a tour for those who seek a more thorough understanding of Graycliff and Wright’s architecture. This tour will last for two hours. Admission: $30 Students (aged 10 - 22): $25 Master Architectural Tours Explore all areas of Graycliff, and get a “behind the scenes” view not available on standard tours. This 3 hour Master Tour focuses on architectural elements, with ample opportunity to answer questions and discuss Wright’s architecture, particularly that of his mid-career natural or organic style. Learn about Wright’s special design for Graycliff roofs, his solution to fire hazards, his unique approach to gutter and drainage systems, and other aspects of Wright’s design unique to Graycliff. Discover how Graycliff’s design compares and contrasts with those of other earlier and later Wright designs. This is a tour for the serious architecture, design and/or Wright buff! This tour will last 3 hours. Alternate Saturdays at 1:15 pm
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Combination Ticket to the
Darwin D. Martin House