Meadow Brook Holiday Walk Begins Nov. 28

Join the community in celebrating the season at Meadow Brook Hall & Garden’s 43rd Annual Holiday Walk. The Holiday Walk is open to the public and runs from NOv. 28-Dec. 23 with special events for the family throughout the season, including hot chocolate and children’s activities each weekend.

Children of all ages can stroll down the wintry path to Danny’s Cabin, which features historic sleds and sleighs… including Santa’s own. They will discover an American Girl tea party and more exhibited at Knole Cottage. During the weekends throughout the Holiday Walk kids can also “gallop” their way through The Hall to locate the pony ornaments hidden amongst the boughs of the decorated trees – and receive a prize if they find them all. Families will find a hot chocolate and a holiday treat down the path to Knole Cottage and Danny’s Cabin.

Just as Frances Dodge drove a sleigh filled with presents to Meadow Brook’s front gate every Christmas, guests will have the opportunity to leave their own presents at The Hall through December 14 for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign.

MEADOW BROOK HALL’S 2014 Holiday Walk includes several special events:

• Free visit with Santa at Danny’s Cabin, December 13 and December 14

• Breakfast with Santa, December 7 and 14

• Supper with Santa, December 7

• Holiday Tea, December 9 and 16

The cost for both the Breakfast and the Supper events is $30 for adults and $25 for children. Cost to attend the tea is $50 per person. Reservations are required for all Holiday Walk special events, excluding the free visit with Santa.

To make a reservation call (248) 364-6252 or purchase tickets online at www.meadowbrookhall.org.

MEADOW BROOK’S 43RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY WALK, is open to the public from Friday, November 28 through Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Tour hours are Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admittance at 4 p.m.), and special evening hours Monday, December 15, 21, 22 & 23 until 9 p.m. (last admittance at 8 p.m.).

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 fully self-funded, relying on special events such as the annual Holiday Walk for the preservation and interpretation of this National Historic Landmark.

 For more information about the Meadow Brook Hall Holiday Walk, call (248) 364-6200 or visit meadowbrookhall.org.

Photos taken by Andrea Walker at the grand opening event celebrating the 43rd Holiday Walk and Francis Dodge. Both Mayor Bryan Barnett, City of Rochester Hills and City of Rochester Manager James Vettraino were on hand to blow out the candles to celebrate the birthday.