PRIVATE TOURS

Private tours offer an in-depth experience of Manitoga’s architecture, landscape, and The Russel & Mary Wright Design Gallery, featuring over 200 objects from the Wrights’ ground-breaking designs for the American home.

Payment must be made in full at the time of reservation.

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

private tour options

IMMERSIVE MANITOGA: DESIGN • ART • NATURE EXPERIENCE - $150 per person

The Immersive Design • Art • Nature Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes, for a minimum of 2 participants. Enjoy an intimate experience of the landscape and architecture with special access to the lower Quarry Pool area, including Dragon Rock’s Nose and/or the Beach Room. Please note this tour includes a moderate hike, several bridge crossings and a flight of 40 stone steps with handrails. This experience includes the interiors of the House, Studio & Design Gallery and provides an inside look at ongoing restoration when booked during the off-season.

PRIVATE SUNSET TOUR - $125 per person

Private Sunset Tours last approximately 2 hours, for a minimum of 8 participants.
Enjoy a late afternoon in-depth tour of the House, Studio and Woodland Garden. Then soak up the majestic sunset with a glass of wine and conversation on Dragon Rock's terraces, overlooking the Quarry Pool. Please note this tour includes a moderate hike, several bridge crossings and a flight of 40 stone steps. Includes the interiors of the House, Studio & Design Gallery.

PRIVATE COLLECTORS TOUR - $150 per person

Private Collectors Tours lasts approximately 2 hours for a minimum of 2 participants. Enjoy an intimate experience of landscape and architecture with a special focus on Russel Wright's iconic designs for the American table and the relationship with the architecture and landscape of Manitoga. Visit includes an in-depth visit to the new Russel & Mary Wright Design Gallery and special presentation of objects from Manitoga’s Design Collection, not on view to the general public. Please note this tour includes a moderate hike, several bridge crossings and a flight of 40 stone steps. Includes the interiors of the House, Studio & Design Gallery.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• 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 Tours.

• Private Tours reservations are non-refundable, and may be rescheduled within the calendar year at no additional cost with at least 48 hours advance notice of the original reservation date. No exceptions.

• Please come prepared for the mandatory moderate hike portion: wear sensible walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather, including bug spray and sunscreen as needed and carry water.

• Backpacks of any size, large bags/purses, tripods / cumbersome camera equipment, extension poles and selfie-sticks are not permitted on tours for the protection of Manitoga and its collections and must be left in vehicles or at the Guide House. Absolutely no exceptions.

• 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 845-228-8381.

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

*Private Tours reservations are non-refundable, and may be rescheduled within the calendar year at no additional cost with at least 4 weeks advance notice of the original reservation date.