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Frank lloyd wright visitor center, spring green, wi.

Explore Taliesin, the extraordinary home, studio, and 800-acre property of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Taliesin is located in the Driftless Region of southwestern Wisconsin and includes buildings from nearly every decade of his career from the 1890s to the 1950s.

Wright appropriately named his Wisconsin residence Taliesin, which means “shining brow,” in honor of his Welsh heritage. He built his home on the side or “brow” of the hill because he said if you built on top of the hill, you’d lose the hill.

Taking inspiration from the surrounding hills and valley of his boyhood, he constructed a “living laboratory” in harmony with nature. Multiple wings and terraces frame the landscape to embrace the site from which Taliesin stands. Today, Taliesin is a National Historic Landmark (1976) and is one of eight historic buildings inscribed on to the UNESCO World Heritage List for The 20th Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright (2019).

In addition to a variety of tours, guests have the opportunity to experience Taliesin on a more immersive level through adult workshops, speaker salons, summer camps, business retreats, and more. Adult workshops invite visionaries in the fields of architecture, nature, culture, painting, photography, culinary arts, agriculture, and more to engage in shared learning and meaningful exchanges. Dynamic youth summer camps empower the next generation of changemakers by providing skills to reimagine the future.

Tour of Hillside Drafting Studio

Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center at Riverview Terrace

All tours and programming begin at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center at Riverview Terrace, open daily from May through October, and on weekends in April and November. Inside, guests can browse the Gift Shop and enjoy locally sourced food and beverage options while admiring the water views at Riverview Terrace.

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Frank Lloyd Wright House, Studio, and Farm, “Taliesin”

Date: 1911     City: Spring Green, Wisconsin Accessibility: Public Category: Residential Links: http://www.taliesinpreservation.org/

After their extended tryst in Europe, Wright and Mamah Borthwick returned to Chicago where Wright had plans to build a townhouse in the city’s Gold Coast neighborhood. The project proved too costly, so the couple relocated to Wright’s family lands in Spring Green, Wisconsin. In the spirit of Wright’s Oak Park Home and Studio, Wright would again create a complex of buildings that united his home and work life.

The project, known as Taliesin—Welsh for “shining brow”—consisted of a house with a living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, sitting room, and garden; studio with a workroom and small apartment; and service wing with stalls for horses, a garage, space designated for carriages and cows, and a milk room. It was located close to other projects Wright designed for members of his family, including the Romeo and Juliet tower (1897); Hillside Home School (1902); and Tan-y-deri (1907), the house Wright built for his sister, Jane Porter.

Like the suburban Prairie style residences of his early career, Taliesin featured hipped roofs, overhanging eaves, broad chimneys, an open floor plan, and bands of casement windows. The rolling topography of Southern Wisconsin allowed Wright to expand upon his earlier experiments linking site and structure. Here Wright responded to the natural landscape by building Taliesin around a hill top. The architect wrote, “I knew well that no house should ever be on a hill or on anything. It should be of the hill. Belonging to it. Hill and home should live together each the happier for the other.” Indeed, Taliesin was situated to create picturesque views of distant hills and valleys, as well as nearby landscaped gardens. The multiple facets of its hipped roofs appear to follow the contours of the landscape, and Wright chose to build with limestone and other materials native to the area.

Taliesin’s living quarters were tragically destroyed when a disgruntled employee set fire to the property and killed Mamah Borthwick, her two children, and four others on August 15, 1914. Wright subsequently rebuilt the structure, and it was incorporated into a larger estate that is now open to the public.

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Taliesin, the home, studio and country estate of Frank Lloyd Wright, is located in the hilly Driftless Region of southwestern Wisconsin near Spring Green. It is the name of Wright’s house as well as the 800-acre estate that includes buildings from all decades of Wright’s career. Taliesin has a commanding presence in Jones Valley, the watershed where Wright’s Lloyd Jones ancestors settled after immigrating from Wales in the 1860s. Taliesin was named in honor of his Welsh heritage, was the name of a druid bard, and literally means “shining brow.” Its many wings and terraces reach out around the ridge of the hill, embracing the site and standing as “brow.”  

Taliesin was the principal residence of Wright as a mature designer, and the valley was his inspiration and life-long laboratory for architectural designs and innovation. Taliesin in its three iterations (1911, 1914, 1925) represents the most complete embodiment of Wright’s philosophy of Organic Architecture.  The Taliesin residence is the heart of a series of buildings that Wright designed for himself and his family members on the estate. Other buildings include: Romeo & Juliet Windmill (1896), Hillside Home School (1903), Tan-y-Deri (1908), Hillside Drafting Studio (1932), Midway Barn (1949), Hillside Theater (1952), and the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center (1967).

Taliesin Preservation is a 501(c)(3) founded in 1990. Its dual mission is to preserve the cultural, built and natural environments that comprise the Taliesin property and to conduct public and educational and cultural programming that provides a greater understanding of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture and ideas.  

• Tour information and reservations - (608) 588-7900 or (877) 588-7900
• https://www.taliesinpreservation.org/tours/
• All tours begin at the  FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT VISITOR CENTER , adjacent to Taliesin, along the beautiful Wisconsin River. 
• Tours are $21-$88
• Daily tours May 1 - October 31, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday tours in April and November. 
• Exterior shuttle tours available weekends April and November.

Discover the architectural legacy of world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin, his home, studio, and 800-acre property in Spring Green, Wisconsin.

Boasting buildings spanning nearly every decade of his career, Taliesin is a must-see destination for every Wright enthusiast. Visitors can choose from 4 different tours of this magnificent property. 

Taliesin was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019 - the only public UNESCO site in Wisconsin.

Your Taliesin experience begins at the Wright-designed Riverview Terrace, home to the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, and the Taliesin Gift Shop.

Daily Tours, 7 Days a week including holidays, from May 1 - October 31

Hours from 8:30am - 5:30pm

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in April and November

Hours from 10:00am - 4:00pm

Contact Info

Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center

Address: 5607 County Road C, Spring Green, WI

Phone: 608-588-7900

Email: [email protected]

Frank Lloyd Wright House Tours

You’ve probably heard about this legendary architect, but now it’s time that you see his works in person! You have several touring options, with several being accessible for wheelchairs. 

Children (and b abies) under the age of 10 are not allowed on certain tours.

ESTATE TOUR

Length: 4 hours

Adults: $98

Student, Senior, Military: $93

The most passionate Wright fans will want to experience no less than the full estate! You’ll have the chance to visit every attraction on the property, and learn its history in-depth. It’s the most expensive tour but offers the richest historical experience. The Estate Tour requires 1.5 miles of walking across the property, so wear comfortable shoes.

What will you see?

• Romeo and Juliet Windmill Tower
• Tan-y-Deri House
• Hillside 
• Midway Barn
• 1 Hour in the Taliesin House

A light snack is provided at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Terrace.

HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

Length: 2 hours

Price is $68

Student, Senior, Teacher & Military - $63 What will you see?

The Highlights Tour is a way to experience the interiors of two significant yet distinctly different Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings, Hillside and Taliesin. Created for the Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiast and the casual visitor, the Highlights tour couples the history and masterful design of two architectural landmarks into one quick-paced 2-hour tour. In addition to visiting the two buildings, this tour includes a drive through the scenic Taliesin estate past Midway Farm, Taliesin’s former farming complex.

2-HOUR HOUSE TOUR

Adults: $58

Student, Senior, Military: $53

The 2-Hour House Tour guides you through rooms that Wright imagined and built, exploring the rich canvas he worked on for nearly 50 years. You will be immersed in stunning views of the beautiful valley settled by Wright’s ancestors, while the interior portion of the tour explores Taliesin’s famed living room, garden room, loggia, bedroom, and studio.

1-HOUR HOUSE TOUR

Adult - $42

Student, Senior, Teacher & Military - $37

What will you see? The introductory One-Hour House Tour explores the extraordinary home of Frank Lloyd Wright, designed and modified by him over nearly fifty years. You will see beautiful courtyards near the home, Wright’s personal drafting studio, and portions of the main house including his famous living room.

DRIFTLESS LANDSCAPE TOUR

Adults: $25

Student, Senior, Military: $20

Children (6 and under): FREE

Join us for a conversation about the interconnectedness of land and culture while enjoying an approximately 1-mile walk across the Taliesin property. Please note that there is no access to the interiors of the buildings on this tour. 

In addition to viewing the gorgeous surrounding landscape of rolling hills, this tour dives into the legacy of nature, farming, and cultural history that shapes Taliesin today.

WYOMING VALLEY SCHOOL

Address: 6306 State Road 23 Spring Green, WI

Phone: 608-588-2544

Although not a part of Taliesin, Wyoming Valley School (1957) is located 3 miles south of Taliesin and was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. He donated his design and 2 acres of land to the Wyoming School District in honor of his mother, Anna Lloyd-Jones Wright, a kindergarten teacher, who encouraged his lifelong love of learning.

Taliesin is one of the most important landmarks in Spring Green. Be sure you don’t miss it! If you’re looking for a place to stay, Spring Valley Inn is the perfect place to relax after a long day of exploration.

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Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin

This 360 Virtual Visit samples what can be seen and heard on various tours offered at Taliesin East. Many schools use it as a virtual field trip. Unlike still or video, 360 Virtual Reality lets you experience the place as if you were there. This tour offers something extra - a couple viewpoints not available to the public. For instance, visitors aren't allowed in the Blue Loggia. Foot traffic would damage the irreplaceable Chinese rug, So they never see the balcony above or the rug up close. The virtual visitor can.

The tour includes immersive views inside Wright's studio, home, school and several locations on the estate grounds.

To learn more about this tour's background, how and why similar virtual visits might benefit others, please view the blog post .

How to view:

As you enter each location our tour guide will share history, perspective and tell you about important aspects of what you see around you. Your view is automatically directed to the current area of interest. Just sit back and enjoy. When the guided tour is done you take control or grab control any time you want. Click and drag to look anywhere. Use your mouse wheel or gestures to zoom in or out. If you want to experience part of the guided tour again just hover above the Play Tour button then click the tour topic of interest.

When you are ready to move on, select your next location from the thumbnail menu at the bottom of the tour and you will be taken there. View in any order you wish.

You can stop the tour at any time by clicking the "Stop Tour" button. Start it again by clicking the "Play Tour" button. Display a tour menu by hovering your cursor or pressing above the tour button. If you prefer listening to the guide while controlling the view entirely yourself, click "Turn Motion Off" from the tour menu. Background music can be turned on or off by clicking the sound button.

Your tour guide is Keiran Murphy, staff historian at Taliesin Preservation, Inc.

More: Take brief virtual tours of the Wright designed American System-Built Home and the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church , both in Milwaukee.

Sadly the CD, Music, Architecture & Wright , is out of print but check out the Taliesin Bookstore Online . There you will find a wealth of unique items related to Wright, architecture, interior design and more.

For more 360 interactive images and virtual tours visit the main Tour de Force 360 website .

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Taliesin West: Everything You Need to Know About Frank Lloyd Wright’s Winter Home and Studio

Many dash to Illinois to see Frank Lloyd Wright’s prairie-style homes, others fly to Pennsylvania to experience Fallingwater . A trip to Arizona calls for a visit to Taliesin West. The Scottsdale property was the winter home and studio of the acclaimed American architect , from the time he purchased the land in 1937 until his death in 1959. Wright’s Taliesin Fellowship apprentices would “learn by doing” alongside the architect, building up the property from barren desert. Nowadays, a visit to Taliesin West offers the opportunity to experience how the legendary architect’s principles of organic architecture applied to a desert landscape. Below we detail the basics of Taliesin West’s history, elements of its design, and what you need to know about Taliesin West before visiting yourself.

What is Taliesin West?

Taliesin West is a National Historic Landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and studio. Wright and his apprentices would spend the warmer months at Taliesin, his home and studio in Wisconsin, but when the weather turned cold they would migrate to Taliesin West. Today it is open for tours and a variety of community events, including movie nights, happy hours, and day camps, among other programming. In addition to these public uses, the offices of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation are located on the property.

History of Taliesin

Five years after founding the Taliesin Fellowship, based out of his Spring Green, Wisconsin, home and studio, Frank Lloyd Wright found a plot of land that would allow himself and his apprentices to head out West every winter. While the cost of heating Taliesin in Wisconsin over the winters is cited as a contributing factor to the Arizona migration, the need for inspiration was another central factor. “He was in search of new catalysts for his imagination,” Roger Friedland and Harold Zellman write in The Fellowship.

As a home base, he purchased hundreds of acres of land in Scottsdale in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains. “In 1937, [Frank Lloyd Wright] came to the site that is Taliesin West and decided that this is where he would want to work to create a desert laboratory,” says Henry Hendrix, vice president of marketing and communications at the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. “From that time, it built up from the desert camp to eventually becoming the series of buildings and supporting buildings that it is today. It [allowed for] a learn-by-doing way of life for Wright and his apprentices.”

According to Kathryn Smith on Taliesin and Taliesin West, the majority of the first phase of construction—which included the office, drafting room, kitchen, dining room, apartments, and the small theater—was complete by 1940. Life at Taliesin West was scrappy, with apprentices sleeping in tents or small structures of their own design, along with a years-long period without running water, as detailed in The Fellowship. Like Taliesin in Wisconsin, Taliesin West continued to evolve throughout Wright’s lifetime and after his death too.

Today, the Taliesin West property measures roughly 500 acres, with a “historic core” of buildings that date back to Wright’s own lifetime. This core includes the triangular prow, Wright’s living quarters, the garden room and private dining room, the kitchen and an additional dining space, the drafting studio, the board room and the William Wesley Peterson conference room, Wright’s office, the music pavilion, and the cabaret.

It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2019.

Architectural details of Taliesin West

Taliesin West is defined by its site-specific “desert masonry.” As detailed in The Fellowship, walls and other structural elements were crafted by pouring a mixture of cement, sand, and quartzite rocks in wood forms. This work—handling the heavy quartzite in particular—was an especially laborious task. In the early days of Taliesin West, rather than a proper solid roof, canvas was stretched across redwood beams, allowing Wright and the apprentices to roll them up when more light was needed or pull them across to minimize heat and protect from rain. Still, the material wasn’t leakproof and it was eventually replaced with glass and acrylic panels, in some cases. After years in the heat, the wood showed its age and was reinforced with steel and painted red.

Wright chose the name Taliesin, meaning “shining brow” in Welsh, for his Wisconsin property because he chose to site the home on the brow of the hill rather than directly atop it. Extending that sensitivity to his site in Arizona, he chose the locations for the buildings of Taliesin West so that they would complement the McDowell Mountains. The experience of Taliesin West is as much about the exterior spaces as it is the interior, with walkways and terraces connecting one building to the next.

Interior design of Taliesin West

The interiors of Taliesin West frame the landscape, giving visitors a greater appreciation for its site. “Wright’s work was very intentional,” Hendrix says. “He has built-in furniture here because you’re supposed to sit and absorb that view from that particular angle while sitting down…. He wanted people to sit and look and absorb and be inspired.” In Hendrix’s experience, the desert environment is one of the things people remark upon most when first visiting Taliesin West—a testament to Wright’s commitment to the ideals of organic architecture. “The distance in views, what you can see here, just the beauty of it and how everything fits together—I think that’s what the first time visitor experiences,” Hendrix says.

Generally speaking, the colors in the interiors match the landscape, with reds, greens, and yellow details appearing inside. These colors play off of the color variations in the stone of the desert masonry, which makes up many of the interior walls too. The furniture in the spaces that visitors will view on tours are reproductions of original Wright-designed furniture to reduce wear and tear on original designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to Humanities , the magazine of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Frank Lloyd Wright purchased the 800 acres of land for $3.50 an acre—a total of $2,800. Of course, this cost does not include the expense of making this land liveable. One major cost was paying a well digger to bring running water to Taliesin West, which cost $10,000 according to The Fellowship.

The cost of visiting Taliesin West varies depending on which specific tour you choose. As of 2024, the Highlights Audio Tour costs $44 for adults, $31 for students, and $22 for youth ages 6 to 12. The In-Depth Guided Tour costs $54 for adults, $38 for students, or $27 for youth ages 6 to 12. Other tour opportunities, and their associated costs, vary from year to year.

The self-guided Highlights Audio Tour lasts roughly 90 minutes, while the In-Depth Guided Tour takes one hour. The length of other tour options varies. The tours offer different ways of experiencing the property, allowing you to choose the way you wish to engage with the property. “The beauty of the audio tour is that it allows you to kind of move through these spaces at your own pace, so if you want to linger in the garden room a little bit longer, or even when you’re in the drafting studio you can [linger,] versus the guided tour [that] would move you through the spaces,” Hendrix explains. The Taliesin West property also includes the Frank Lloyd Wright Store, which visitors may spend varying amounts of time visiting prior or following their tour.

Since Frank Lloyd Wright’s death in 1959, Taliesin West has been owned by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

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Taliesin west in scottsdale, arizona (1937).

By 1932, Frank Lloyd Wright was not only growing tired of the harsh Wisconsin winters ( I can only imagine; a call to our friends back in Illinois had confirmed the 15-18 inches of snow that had fallen and the four-foot drifts in our driveway while we visited Taliesin West), he was also going broke.

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The trip to Phoenix in 1927 to consult on the  Biltmore Hotel  must have piqued the imagination of the Master Architect; he was fated to return to the desert to found the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture . Originally known as the Taliesin Fellowship, the little “camp” of architects would grow into Taliesin West on the six hundred acres Wright purchased around 1937 at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale.

A Home in the Desert

It is difficult to imagine Scottsdale in the late 1930s, when the population was barely 2700, especially today when it is more than a quarter million and still growing. (He likely paid little more than the $2.50 per acre that it cost U.S. Army Chaplain, Winfield Scott — who the city is named after — back in the early 1880s.)

Entering the “estate” however, imagination is easier; the desert surrounding Taliesin West swallows it whole. It is not until one is on the “doorstep” to the place, that one can see anything at all of the buildings. They so perfectly blend in with the desert.

In Wright’s own words, Taliesin West would be “ a look over the rim of the world “, serving as an architectural laboratory for him for the next 20 years.

On July 7, 2019, UNESCO announced the addition of Taliesin West along with seven other Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings to the United Nations’ list of the world’s most significant cultural and natural sites.  View the complete list .

Tour Taliesin West

There are a number of different ways to experience your time at Taliesin West. Browse the various tours and book online at franklloydwright.org

Location of Taliesin West

• 12621 Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale, Arizona
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Places to Stay in Phoenix/Scottsdale

• Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort – The perfect choice if you want to experience more of Wright’s architecture and influence.
• Choice Hotels in Phoenix
• Holiday Inn & Suites Scottsdale North – Great location near Taliesin West with easy access to Phoenix and Scottsdale!

Resources, Links & Products

Browse these resources for more information about this FLW Building, it’s history and information about the region.

• Under Arizona Skies: The Apprentice Desert Shelters at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West by Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer (Amazon book)

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Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West is Scottsdale's only National Historic Landmark as well as an Unesco World Heritage Site. It serves as a prime example of Wright’s organic architecture in that the structures are built of the rocks and sand of the Sonoran Desert and melds to the lower McDowell Mountains.

The grounds and buildings were constructed over a period of approximately twenty years by Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentices. Set amid a Sonoran Desert Preserve of 491 acres, Taliesin West tours wind through provocative terraces, landscaped gardens and walkways commanding dramatic views of Camelback Mountain and the Valley of the Sun.

Choose the self-guided audio tour if you prefer to walk the site without a guide. The tour will guide you through the historic core and you will even listen to a recording of Frank Lloyd Wright himself. The 60-minute Audio Tour is an indoor AND outdoor tour that uses your own smartphone and headphones.

For information and tickets regarding all tour options visit www.franklloydwright.org

Don't forget to visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Store featuring a curated collection of Wright-licensed products.

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Mineral Point

Shops along Main Street in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.

If you like visiting small-town America, you should put Mineral Point on your list of destinations. This quaint village is located in the Driftless Area. This town is full of beauty and history. You will have an opportunity to see some of the oldest buildings in the state, such as Jerusalem Springs, where the town’s first church services were held. You can stay at the Walker House, a bed and breakfast that has served patrons since 1836. Take a stroll down High Street and meet shop owners who can tell you more about the area's amazing history, and visit Pendarvis, where you can see how Cornish immigrants lived in the 19th century. Mineral Point promises to give history buffs just what they want, along with some small-town charm.

View of an exterior patio at Taliesin. By P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Just south of Spring Green lies one of the architectural prides of America. Frank Lloyd Wright designed Taliesin as a home studio at the turn of the 20th century. Its existence has been full of intrigue and mystery rivaling the best crime novels. Over the years, at least three fires have claimed some of the original living quarters of the house and at least seven people. You can take a guided tour of the studio and the grounds, giving you a glimpse of the landscapes that inspired Wright. If you are a history or art lover, visiting this piece of history should be on your to-do list for your road trip.

Lake Geneva

Aerial drone photo of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

A mixture of beautiful scenery and small-town culture await you when you make Lake Geneva part of your road trip. This area offers many activities that keep visitors returning all year. There is fishing, boating, or water skiing in the summer. Ice fishing or snowboarding are available in the winter. All can be found at Lake Geneva. Top that with the picturesque lakeside scenery and a town with something for everyone. Boutique shops and eateries that cater to almost any taste. Lake Geneva is an American small town that everyone should visit.

Cave of the Mounds

Cave of the Mounds: Underground caves with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.

Caves are one of the most incredible things we can witness, and they can draw anyone into a sense of amazement regardless of how old they are. Cave of the Mounds is a limestone cave near Blue Mounds and is considered one of the most significant in the Midwest. Take a tour through the nearly 1700 feet of caverns and see geological formations like stalactites and stalagmites of many shapes and sizes. It is an experience full of education and amazement that you want to add to your road trip. Afterward, head up to the surface to enjoy beautiful walking trails and have a picnic amid some lush scenery.

Embark on Your Wisconsin Adventure

A tapestry of experiences waits to be explored when you embark on your Wisconsin road trip. If you are looking for fun in the sun, head over to the Apostle Islands, and if you want to experience something artful, you may enjoy Taliesin or House on the Rock. Wisconsin has a diverse set of opportunities that cater to almost any interest. Pack your bag, grab some snacks for the road, and set out on a journey across America’s Dairyland to see as many of the beautiful and sometimes eccentric marvels as the state has to offer.

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Readout of President Joe   Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu of   Israel

President Biden met today with Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House. The President and the Prime Minister discussed developments in Gaza and the ongoing negotiations on the ceasefire and hostage release deal in detail. President Biden expressed the need to close the remaining gaps, finalize the deal as soon as possible, bring the hostages home, and reach a durable end to the war in Gaza. The President also raised the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the need to remove any obstacles to the flow of aid and restoring basic services for those in need, and the critical importance of protecting civilian lives during military operations. President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s security against all threats from Iran and its proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. 

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Thank you for your interest in touring Taliesin West, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage location. We are excited to have the opportunity to share this truly unique, cultural treasure with you.

With a historic, desert campus — spanning nearly 500-acres — there are a number of procedures and precautions we must all follow to ensure a fun, informative, and safe visit. Because of this, we understand you may have some questions before you plan your trip.

Below you will find answers to some common questions. And, of course, feel free to give us a call, or pop us an email should you need further assistance!

888.516.0811. For calls outside the US please call 480.860.2700 ext 1

[email protected]

Do I have to buy my ticket in advance?

TICKETS ARE LIMITED. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED . Please call 888.516.0811 for more information. For calls outside the US please call 480.860.2700 ext 1

Can we walk around on our own?

Taliesin West is not open for casual visitation. To explore the site, you will need to have a valid ticket.    

Guests on Tours are required to stay with their guide throughout the visit. Similarly, guests attending a Program must remain in the designated area where the Program takes place and should stay with the host.    

Tickets are limited. advance reservations are strongly recommended.  

Is my tour guided?

The Taliesin West Highlights Audio Tour is an audio tour that lasts approximately 60 minutes. You will be guided by your device around the grounds and into some spaces in home and studio.  

Taliesin West also offers a 90-minute In-depth Guided Tour and either 90-minute or 60-minute seasonal guided tours. All guided tours are led by knowledgeable guides who will provide you with a rich and informative experience.    

For more information and to book your tour, please visit our tickets and tours page.

Will we see Wright’s home and studio?

The availability of seeing Wright’s home and studio depends on the type of ticket you hold.    

If you are on a Highlights Audio or In-depth Guided tour, you will have the opportunity to see the inside of the buildings. However, please note that seasonal tours have limited access to indoor spaces and may not include visits to the buildings in the historic core.  

Guests attending a Program will only have access to limited indoor spaces within the area where the Program takes place. Please read the description of each Tour or Program to learn more about what indoor spaces are included.  

Are photos allowed during my visit?

Yes. We welcome photography during your visit, for personal, non-commercial use only.

Tripods and drones of any kind are prohibited.

Click here to learn more about our photo and video policies and procedures.

How do I purchase tickets if I’m a Member of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation?

1. Choose your ticket option and it will take you to the ticketing portal.

2. If this is your first time—In the upper right of the ticket page, select Register (this is a one-time-only registration).

• Your username is your email you associated with your Membership. You will then create your own password.
• Once registered, complete the sign-in process to make your purchase.

3. If you are already registered—select Sign in at the top right of the ticket page.

4. Once signed in, you will be able to reserve and purchase tickets with your benefits, and access to Members-Only Programs.

We are always happy to help! If you have questions, contact us:

480.627.5374

[email protected]

I am in need of additional assistance or accommodations. How can I visit Taliesin West?

A National Historic Landmark built in the early 20th century, Taliesin West was not designed to meet contemporary accessibility standards. Buildings at Taliesin West are terraced into the landscape, resulting in gravel walkways, steps and uneven surfaces. Narrow ramps are available for guests to use at their own discretion throughout the tour.

All Taliesin West Tours are walking Tours and guests with special requests and needs are encouraged to contact our Tour Department at 480.627.5375 prior to booking their visit.

Find more details about how we can accommodate your visit here.

How do I access my Reciprocal Benefits as a Member from a different Frank Lloyd Wright site?

If you are visiting Taliesin West from a Frank Lloyd Wright Reciprocal site, please use your access code in the ‘Discount code’ box once you have added tickets to your cart.  The discount will be displayed at checkout.

Are there additional ways or times to visit other than a Tour?

Yes. You can visit Taliesin West in the following ways:

Programs for the public are also offered year-round, including film screenings, social programs, lectures, and more – and all require a ticket to attend.

The signature experience at Taliesin West is a Tour, offering information about our entire site.

Advance online ticket reservations are strongly suggested for all Tours and Programs. Please call 888.516.0811 for more information. Taliesin West is not open for casual visitation, without a ticket.  

Can I bring my children?

Children are welcome at Taliesin West!  

Programs specifically designed for children are also available – including Camp Taliesin West during summer, spring, and winter.  Visit Youth & Families Program page to see our programming.  

Additional experiences for the family will be offered throughout the year, so check the website often.     

Guided Tours are not intended for children under the age of 6.  

Tours are sold out for the date I want! Can I just come and walk around?

Unfortunately, no. You must hold a ticket for a Tour or Program.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Store is open daily and welcomes visitors without a Tour or Program ticket.

Is there parking?

Yes. Taliesin West has limited parking spaces. You should arrive no earlier than 20 minutes prior to your Tour time. Ride-Share waiting zones are available.  

Is there RV parking?

Taliesin West has limited parking available for RVs and oversize vehicles.  

You should arrive no earlier than 20 minutes prior to your Tour time.

What should I wear for my tour?

The majority of our Tours are a combination of indoor and outdoor viewing. Please look at local weather and plan ahead for your visit.  

Hydrate – We do not sell beverages on-site. Please bring bottled water for your tour.  

Sun protection – Taliesin West is in the open desert where even the winter months are sunny – wear sunscreen and consider a hat and/or umbrella for shade.  

Clothing – Dress appropriately for the weather. Daytime visits can get quite hot, while mornings and nights can get cool quickly. Track local weather before your visit.  

Shoes – There is an abundance of desert flora and fauna, along with uneven walking surfaces. Please wear appropriate footwear to ensure your safety.  

Is there food available or allowed at Taliesin West?

Unfortunately, we do not currently sell any food or beverages at Taliesin West.

Are there convenient places to rest during my 90-minute visit?

There are many places to stop and sit on either the In-depth Guided or Highlights Audio Tour. However, please note that seasonal tours have limited indoor and outdoor seating available,   

Please read the description of each Tour to learn more about what seating can be expected.  

Is the Store open?

Please check the store hours .

If you cannot visit in person, consider our  Online Store or give us a call at 480.627.5398.

Ready to plan your visit?

We’re looking forward to seeing you!

Need to Reschedule?

Tour tickets are non-refundable. However, if you’re unable to attend your tour, you can reschedule your tickets by contacting us at least 48 hours before the original tour time. To do so, please call 888.516.0811 or send us an email at this link . For calls outside the US please call 480.860.2700 ext 1

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News and updates from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

Frank Lloyd Wright + Arizona

Frank Lloyd Wright’s connection to Arizona, the location of his personal winter home Taliesin West, runs deep, with his architectural influence seen all over the Valley. Here, PhD student David R. Richardson gives a brief overview of several of Wright’s most notable projects in the Grand Canyon state.

June 9, 2024 International Archives Day

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Collection includes fine and decorative art, the personal belongings of the Wright’s, the creative output of the Fellowship, archival material, the William Wesley Peters Library, and the historic buildings at Taliesin and Taliesin West. Highlighted below are items currently on view, stored in the vaults, in the Archives, and from the WWP Library.

Road construction may lead to delays, so please plan your visit accordingly.

Hours & Directions

The Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center is located 2 miles (3 km) south of Spring Green, Wisconsin, at the intersection of Highway 23 and County Road C.

All tours and events depart from the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Road C, Spring Green, WI 53588

• 1 hour from Madison, WI
• 2½ hours from Milwaukee, WI
• 3½ hours from Chicago, IL
• 4½ hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul

Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center

• Open Monday-Thursday, May 1st through October 31st, 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Open Friday – Sunday, May 1st through October 31st, 9:00am-5:30pm
• Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in April and November from 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Private tours can be arranged with advance notice
• Open year-round for private event space rentals

(608) 588-7900

Toll-Free: (877) 588-7900

Gift Shop Inquiries: [email protected]

Tours: [email protected]

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu finally gets his White House meeting with Joe Biden

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally got his White House meeting.

Two, in fact. One with President Joe Biden, who announced on Sunday that he was ending his reelection bid, and another with Vice President Kamala Harris, who's expected to replace Biden on the Democratic ticket.

" Mr. President, we've known each other for 40 years, and you've known every Israeli prime minister for 50 years," Netanyahu said to Biden ahead of their meeting in the Oval Office.

"From a proud Jew Zionist to a proud Irish American Zionist, I want to thank you for 50 years of public service and 50 years of support for the State of Israel," he said. "And I look forward to discussing with you today and working with you in the months ahead."

Biden recalled the first Israeli prime minister he met was Golda Meir, back when he was a senator. "That was so far back, I was only 12," he joked.

An invitation to the White House had evaded Netanyahu since Biden and Harris took office. A meeting last year took place during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. After the Israelis said one had been issued and accepted for Monday, Biden tested positive for COVID and went into quarantine. He returned to the White House on Tuesday.

Biden has a complicated relationship with Netanyahu, who opposes longtime U.S. efforts to create a Palestinian state. He was openly critical of controversial judicial reforms that Netanyahu's government pushed before Hamas attacked Israel last October. Since then, Biden has been supportive of Israel's right to defend itself while at times condemning its conduct in the war.

Harris has been harsher . She warned Netanyahu in December that civilian casualties in Gaza were unacceptably high. She called for an immediate cease-fire in March.

On Thursday, Harris, whose husband is Jewish , told reporters that her meeting with Netanyahu had been "frank." She expressed her commitment to Israel but said she also remains concerned about the scale of human suffering in Gaza, “including the death of far too many innocent civilians.”

Harris said she also told the Israeli prime minister that it's time to finish the ceasefire and hostage plan that Biden detailed at the end of May.

Will there be a ceasefire? Biden, Harris to press Netanyahu on Israel-Hamas war

More than 20 calls with Netanyahu

Harris speaks regularly with Israeli President Issac Herzog, the official said, and met with him in person once. She has also sat in on more than 20 calls between Biden and Netanyahu.

Netanyahu delivered a previously announced address on Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress . Dozens of Democratic members of Congress boycotted the speech over mounting civilian deaths in Gaza, while protestors clashed with police outside the U.S. Capitol and released maggots inside of a conference room at the Watergate hotel where the Israeli leader has been staying.

Harris did not preside over those remarks in her role as president of the Senate. The aide said it was due to her plans to be in Indianapolis at a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority event. She's the keynote speaker at the historically African American sorority's conference.

After his meeting with Biden on Thursday, the Israeli prime minister and the U.S. president met with the families of Americans who are being held hostage by Hamas. Netanyahu met earlier in the week with the families in Washington. So did White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

Netanyahu will also sit down on Friday with Donald Trump at the 2024 Republican presidential nominee's Florida estate after he leaves Washington, the former president said. Trump is in a close race for the presidency with Harris, polling on the match-up shows.

At the White House, the sitting leaders were expected to discuss the ceasefire and hostage plan that Biden detailed in May and negotiators have continued to pursue in hopes it will bring about an eventual end to the war.

"These are difficult, complex issues.  There are still gaps to close, but we’re making progress, the trend is positive, and I’m determined to get this deal done and bring an end to this war, which should end now," Biden said at a news conference at the end of the NATO Summit.

Biden announced a pause on shipments of 2,000 pound bombs to Israel in May amid an outcry over the number of civilians dying in the fighting in Gaza. His State Department said the same week in a report that it was likely that Israel misused U.S.-made weapons in the war.

Maggots and angry interns: Netanyahu DC visit sparks protests

At his news conference, Biden said that Netanyahu's government "occasionally was less than cooperative" with efforts to get food and medicine into Gaza. He chided that Netanyahu has "one of the most conservative War Cabinets" in the history of Israel.

"And there’s no ultimate answer other than a two-state solution here," Biden said in the July remarks.

Contributing: Michael Collins