Please call for information reservations 716-947-9217

Admission: $40
Free for Graycliff Leadership Circle members
Pre-paid advance reservations are mandatory.

 

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.

2012 Twilight Tours: available the following Fridays: July 13, July 20, 27, August 3 and 10;  from 6 pm to 8:30 pm  Pre-paid advance reservations are mandatory.

Admission: $40
Free for Graycliff Leadership Circle members

 

All dates sold out last year; please reserve early. Admission: $69
Pre-paid advance reservations are mandatory. Call 716-947-9217 or email graycliff@verizon.net

 

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 2012:  September 30, October 7th, October 14th, and October 21st.

Admission: This special value package is $69 per person

Pre-paid advance reservations are mandatory.  Please call 716-947-9217.

Darwin and Isabelle Martin had two homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright: their city home, the Darwin D. Martin House in Buffalo (1903-05) and the Graycliff Estate, their summer home on Lake Erie in nearby Derby (1926-27). Both are open for tours. You can save on your admission at both sites when you purchase a combination ticket to the Darwin D. Martin House complex and to the Graycliff Estate. Your purchase can be made at either historic site and has no expiration date - so you can tour both in one day - or save one for a future visit.

Four combination ticket packages available (prices not valid on group tours)

• Basic 90-minute tour of the Darwin Martin House and one-hour tour of Graycliff - $26 (value $30)
• In-depth tour (2 hours) of both the Darwin Martin House and Graycliff - $56 (value $60)
• In-depth tour of Darwin Martin House and basic tour of Graycliff - $41 (value $45)
• Basic tour of Darwin Martin House and In-depth tour of Graycliff - $41 (value $45)

Reservations are required at both sites. The Darwin Martin House is located at 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo,  a 30-minute drive from Graycliff. Contact the Martin House directly to make your reservation 716-856-3858 or Darwin Martin House

Want Graycliff all to yourself? You and your guests (up to 6 people) will experience Wright’s lake-side masterpiece in an intimate and leisurely tour led by a Master Docent. Tour the three buildings and expansive grounds of this historic complex in a small group that will allow ample time for a personalized, one-of-a-kind experience. This is the perfect gift for the Frank Lloyd Wright aficionado who has everything, for that once-in-a-lifetime visit, or to thank someone for something special.

 

Frank Lloyd Wright
... Genuis and Scalawag

 

Frank Lloyd Wright was married three times…and those were not the only women in his life.  And what a variety of women!   On a special Valentine’s Tour of Graycliff,  hear about Wright’s VERY personal life, including sex, drugs, and architecture –but alas, no rock & roll.

There will be three offerings:

• A Master Architecture Tour on Saturday, February 11th at 1:15 pm. This 3 (or more hour, if you’d like…) tour will cover everything Graycliff and Wright.    Although the tour will focus on architecture, feel free to ask Patrick Mahoney, A.I.A., Graycliff Board President and master of all things Wright (who will lead the tour) anything you like about Wright’s very colorful personal life.  The tour will include a peek at Graycliff’s state-of-the-art fire protection system, discussion of roofing techniques, and the engineering underlying Wright’s ground-breaking architectural style. This is just the tour for that guy or gal with an interest in all things technical, or desiring a deep understanding of Wright’s architecture. Mahoney is well-known for his captivating tours.
• Valentine’s Tour on Saturday, February 11th at 10:30 am.  This two-hour tour will be led by Marcy Workman, co-chair of Graycliff Docents.   What happens at Graycliff stays at Graycliff…and this tour will include information about Wright’s design of Graycliff (a romantic story itself,) as well as anecdotes about the love life of that scalawag genius,  Frank Lloyd Wright.
• Valentine’s Tour on Saturday, February 18th  at 1:30 pm.  Led by Marion Schmidt, the other co-chair of Graycliff Docents, this tour of Graycliff will also include stories of romance involving Wright…but still no rock & roll. Because this tour will take place post-Valentine’s Day, certificates are available for presentation to your sweetheart on the Day itself…please call and we’ll make arrangements.

There will be hot chocolate to warm you after your tour; and a few confections to nibble along the way.  All tours require advance reservation (e-mail: Graycliff or phone: 716-947-9217.)  Admission to the two-hour Valentine’s Tour is $30 per person; admission to the three-hour Master Architectural Tour is $40 per person.  Please wear clothing suitable for the weather, and your heart on your sleeve.