Glensheen’s Holiday Brunches
Glensheen’s Holiday Tea for Dolly and Me
Glensheen’s Holiday Twilight Tours
Glensheen’s Valentine Dinner
Glensheen’s Mother’s Day Dining
Glensheen’s Concerts by the Lake
Glensheen’s Specialty Tours
Glensheen’s Centennial
Celebration
Glensheen’s Festival of Fine Art
and Craft
Glensheen’s Holiday Brunches
Every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday in December – December 1 through December 23 at 9 AM (abbreviated tour of Glensheen) 9:45 AM (brunch in the Winter Garden)
Details: Sure to become a holiday tradition in your family, the brunches begin with a festive tour of Glensheen followed by a sumptuous holiday brunch, complete with a whimsical wassail toast.
Price: $24.95 for adults, $13.95 for children, and free for those younger than 5.
Call: 218-726-8910, 1-888-454-GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Glensheen’s Holiday Tea for Dolly and Me
Saturday, December 8, 2007 from 3 to 5 PM
Details: Kids and a special doll are invited to experience an extraordinary Glensheen event designed just for them. This pint-sized production includes a holiday program and sophisticated tea.
Price: $35 for one adult, one child (and one dolly).
Call: 218-726-8910, 1 888 454 GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Glensheen’s Holiday Twilight Tours
Wednesday, December 27 through December 31 from 2 to 6 PM
Details: The spirit of the holidays comes alive during these special tours. The first floor offers a spectacular glimpse of a Congdon Christmas at the turn-of-the-last century. Upstairs is a trip through time with each room reflecting a new decade – from the homemade charm of the 1920s through the nostalgic kitsch of the 1950s.
Price: $13 for adults, $12 for seniors, $7 for children, and $40 for families.
Call: 218-726-8910 or 1 888 454 GLEN
Glensheen’s Valentine Dinner
February 14 and 16, 2008 at 6 PM
Details: ‘Some romantic evening’ is on tap at Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate. The event begins with an abbreviated tour and is followed by a candlelit meal in the charming Winter Garden.
Price: $60
Call: 218-726-8910, 1 888 454 GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Glensheen’s Mother’s Day Dining
May 11, 2008 at 9 AM, 12 PM, and 4 PM
Details: Glensheen is honoring Mom with three occasions to celebrate Mother’s Day. Tour and celebratory buffet ensure she won’t soon forget her special day.
Price: $24.95 for adults, $13.95 for children, and free for those younger than 5.
Call: 218-726-8910, 1 888 454 GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Glensheen’s Concerts by the Lake
Wednesday nights in July and August at 7:30 PM
Details: Get out your dancing shoes! The Jim Melde Big Band is back at Glensheen for these treasured community concerts. Enjoy the tunes while taking in the breathtaking view on Glensheen’s Lake Superior shoreline. Named a “best bet” by the Duluth News Tribune.
Price: $5
Call: 218-726-8910, 218-726-8561, 1 888 454 GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Glensheen’s Specialty Tours
Thursdays at 5 p.m., June 19 - August 14
Details: Glensheen offers special tours focused on aspects of the estate such as transportation, the Congdons' staff, the family pets, etc. Call for details.
Price: $5 -$12, discounts for groups
Call: 218-726-8910, 1 888 454 GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Glensheen’s Centennial Celebration
Saturday June 14, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Details: An invitation to enjoy Glensheen's magnificence. The celebration will include tours, a fancy picnic contest, music, and other outdoor fun. Costumes encouraged.
Price: Free grounds admission
Call: 218-726-8910, 1 888 454 GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Glensheen’s Festival of Fine Art and Craft
Saturday August 16, 2008 from 9 AM through 5 PM
Details: Nestled between a great lake and a majestic mansion, a better location would be hard to find. The region’s finest artists participate in the show named a “best bet” by the Duluth News Tribune and attended by thousands every year.
Price: Free
Call: 218-726-8910, 1 888 454 GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Glensheen’s main house has 15 bedrooms and 15 fireplaces.