The most basic tour of the Graycliff Estate, this tour lasts one hour, and is led by a trained docent.  It includes building exteriors, first floor of Isabelle R. Martin House, and Graycliff history.

Two Hour Tour Led by Master Docent

Explore areas of the estate not included on Basic tours, including both floors of the Isabelle R. Martin House and first floor of the Foster House. Learn about the evolution of Wright’s plans for Graycliff during its design in the mid 1920s; Wright’s architecture, during the development of his mid-career natural or organic style. For those who seek a more thorough understanding of Graycliff and Wright’s architecture.

Admission: $30
Students (10 – 22 with I.D.): $25

Three hour tour led by Patrick Mahoney, AIA, President of the Graycliff Conservancy and Wright expert, or other Board member.

Explore all areas of Graycliff, and get a "behind the scenes" view. 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!

 

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

Western New York affords visitors the rare opportunity to see a variety of Wright’s residential, recreational, and monumental designs – both historic and newly-constructed.

Join the Darwin Martin House, Graycliff, the Fontana Boat House and historic Forest Lawn for an exciting day-long tour highlighting Western New York’s legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structures.

This all-inclusive tour package begins at historic Forest Lawn, and proceeds by trolley to the Martin House Complex (1903-05) for an extended tour. Next stop is a tour of the Fontana Boathouse (2010) on the Black Rock Canal. After a delicious lunch at the Buffalo Yacht Club, the day continues with an extended tour of the Graycliff Estate (1926-31). The group then returns to Forest Lawn to visit the Blue Sky Mausoleum (2004). A knowledgeable guide will be on hand to point out architectural treasures along the way, including views of the Walter V. Davidson House (1908) and the William R. Heath House (1904-05), private residences designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

This tour runs all day from 8:30 AM - 5:00PM and is offered on April 27; May 22; June 13, June 30, July 13, August 7, August 29, September 22, and October 10.

Admission: $100 Non-Members; $95 Members of Martin House, Graycliff or Fontana Boathouse. Space is limited, pre-purchase of tickets is available here: All Wright, All Day Tickets

The tour begins at Forest Lawn, 1411 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14209.  Enter the Cemetery at the Delaware/Delevan Gate and follow the white line to the Chapel and park.  Please arrive by 8:15 am.  The bus will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

Wright at the Water 

Experience excellence in architecture with a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fontana Boathouse, the only boat house ever designed by Wright, plus a basic or in-depth tour of Wright's Graycliff Estate. Your package also includes lunch at the (private) Buffalo Yacht Club, with a view of Buffalo's scenic Black Rock Channel on Lake Erie's shoreline.  All three components of this package can be used all on the same day, or  if you prefer, on different days as your schedule allows. A great gift for the Wright lover in your life, it will show clearly how Wright loved to use elements of nature in his designs.

Two combination ticket packages are available:
Basic tour of the Graycliff Estate, tour of the Fontana Boathouse, and lunch at the Buffalo Yacht Club - $36

In-Depth tour of the Graycliff Estate, tour of the Fontana Boathouse, and lunch at the Buffalo Yacht Club - $51

Reservations are required at all three venues. For more information and to purchase tickets, call  Graycliff at 716-947-9217. or e-mail Graycliff@verizon.net

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.

We welcome your social group, church group or even a large family outing for a tour of Graycliff.   

We also welcome tours organized by professional private tour operators.

School groups are welcome at Graycliff, too, for ages 10 and up.

Please contact Shannon at 716-947-9217 or email her about group tours for more information.