EXPERIENCE MANITOGA: DESIGN • Art • NATURE

Visit MANITOGA, the House, Studio and Woodland Garden of pioneer industrial designer, Russel Wright (1904-1976) and his family. Experience Dragon Rock, Wright's experimental home which he built onto the rock ledge of an abandoned quarry while masterfully orchestrating the surrounding landscape into a series of outdoor rooms of varying character and delight.

Visitors follow the upper Quarry path to enjoy stunning views of the Quarry Pool, House and Studio. An ascending stone stair leads to a mountain laurel grove and the exquisite moss rooms before visitors cross a majestic waterfall over a wood plank bridge. Once at Dragon Rock, the House and Studio interiors are defined by expanses of glass, innovative materials use, and seamless connections to outside terraces. Guests are invited to explore the new Russel & Mary Wright Design Gallery, built to permanently display the Wrights’ ground-breaking designs for the American home at Manitoga. The experience concludes by following the upper Quarry path back to the Visitor/Guide House.  

Design • Art • Nature Tours include The Russel & Mary Wright Design Gallery at Manitoga, featuring over 200 objects from the Wrights’ ground-breaking designs for the American home, with lead support from the Henry Luce Foundation. Both of the below experiences include the interiors of the House, Studio & Design Gallery.

On view Sept. 13 - Nov. 18, 2024
2024 Art + Design installation, THE MOSS ROOM, curated by Kate Orne and co-organized by Kasmin Gallery.

ACCESS to the Inner Quarry area with House and Studio is by ADVANCE RESERVATION / GUIDED TOUR ONLY.

Tour options

MANITOGA: The Design • Art • Nature

FRI, SAT, SUN and MON
Mid-May through mid-November
90 minutes; Fridays through Mondays at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm*
$30 General Admission
*Times and availability vary by season.

Manitoga In-Depth: Design • Art • Nature

2 hours; Select Saturdays & Sundays at 3pm
$50 General Admission
Extended Tours are led by Senior Staff and include additional time on-site, plus access to the Historic Auto Court and Homescape by Kristyna & Marek Milde.

PLEASE NOTE

• All tour programs include a moderate hike through the landscape to and from Dragon Rock. Visitors must be able to negotiate uneven ground, areas of incline and ascend a 40-step stone stair with handrail. 

• Advance reservations are required for access to the House, Studio and Inner Quarry Landscape. For the safety of our visitors and the historic site, a limited number of reservations are available for Public Tours.

• Children (including infants) must be at least 10 years old to attend a tour. Families with children under 10 are encouraged to experience Manitoga’s Public Trails, the picnic area in Mary’s Meadow and are welcome on most of the In the Landscape / Guided Hike experiences.  

• Manitoga does not allow pets, emotional support animals, comfort animals, or therapy dogs on site. Only ADA Title III service animals are permitted. Please review the ADA’s service animal regulations for clarification.

For general inquiries, email tours@visitmanitoga.org or call our office at 845-424-3812.

PLEASE PHONE: 845-422-2380 for assistance the day of your tour, if you are unavoidably delayed or if you will not make your scheduled tour.

Photos: Dining Area: Tara Wing Photography; Studio: Rob Penner; Waterfall: Rick Darke