Meadow Brook Hall's Holiday Walk to feature games, traditions
As visitors walk through Meadow Brook Hall this holiday season, festoons will drape across fireplaces, ornate trees will twinkle with fairy lights and the organ will call out favorite tunes. This year, to mark the 40th anniversary of the Detroit area’s classic Holiday Walk, the estate will go “unplugged” with the theme "The Games People Played."
From card games to board games, Lincoln Logs to Tinker Toys, visitors will see original games from the Meadow Brook collection. On exhibit for the first time is a rare carved-ivory chess set owned by the Wilson family. Also new this year, visitors can stroll down the decorated path to tour Knole Cottage, weather permitting.
On Monday evenings, guests can take part in a family game night and a unique craft in the Coach House, before following the soft glow of lanterns down the illuminated path to Knole Cottage for evening tours. On weekends, children of all ages can decorate a delectable holiday cookie to take home and enjoy. They can also enter a coloring contest for a chance to win a newly published Meadow Brook Hall coloring book.
The 2011 Holiday Walk includes a variety of special events:
Free visit with Santa at Knole Cottage, Dec. 10 and 11
Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 11 and 18
Chamber Music Concert, Dec. 11
Supper with Santa, Dec. 12
OU Night, Dec. 13
Holiday Tea, Dec. 13 and 20
Starlight Stroll, Dec. 15
The cost for the breakfast and supper events is $30 for adults and $25 for children. Cost to attend the holiday tea is $50 per person. Tickets to the Starlight Stroll are $75 per person and include an elegant strolling dinner, live musical entertainment, touring and more. Reservations are required for all Holiday Walk special events, excluding the free visit with Santa. To make a reservation call (248) 364-6263 or purchase tickets online at meadowbrookhall.org.
A special OU Night is set for 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, sponsored by the MSU Federal Credit Union - Oakland University Branch. All OU students, staff, faculty and alumni, along with their family and friends, and MSUFCU members and their families can attend the Holiday Walk at a discounted rate of $12 per person. Visit with Santa Claus and enjoy light refreshments in a private reception area. Valid OU or Credit Union ID is required.
The Meadow Brook Holiday Walk is open to the public from Friday, Nov. 25, through Thursday, Dec. 22. Tour hours are held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for children 17 and under accompanied by an adult; children age 2 and under are free. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, seniors age 62 and older will receive $5 off admission. All tours are self-guided and reservations are not required.
Meadow Brook Hall is self-funded, relying on special events such as the annual Holiday Walk for the preservation and interpretation of this historic estate. For more information about the Meadow Brook Hall Holiday Walk call (248) 364-6200 or visit meadowbrookhall.org.
This year's Meadow Brook Hall Holiday Walk offers family friendly fun with the theme "The Games People Played."
Created by Katherine Land - Deleted (land@oakland.edu) on Friday, November 18, 2011 Modified by Katherine Land - Deleted (land@oakland.edu) on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Article Start Date: Friday, November 18, 2011
