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    Cranbrook House and Gardens

    82 Reviews
    #4 of 12 things to do in Bloomfield Hills
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    Open Now: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
    Open today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    “Great place for hiking!”

    Idea place for a Spring and Fall hiking, easy and enjoyable place with gardens, museum and art... read more

    Reviewed April 14, 2019
    236erican
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    Birmingham, Michigan
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    “Beautiful Gardens”

    Though we did not go through the house, we spent acouple of hours walking through the gardens. They... read more

    Reviewed March 4, 2019
    janice b
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    Taylor, Michigan
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    Incredible vistas at every turn, the relaxing melody of water streaming out of several iconic fountains, the comforting smell of flowers in one of the many remarkable gardens, the feeling of history and architectural wonder all around you…just a...more
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    Reviewed April 14, 2019 via mobile
    Great place for hiking!

    Idea place for a Spring and Fall hiking, easy and enjoyable place with gardens, museum and art gallery for a fun time!!

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank 236erican
    Reviewed March 4, 2019
    Beautiful Gardens

    Though we did not go through the house, we spent acouple of hours walking through the gardens. They are beautifully done and it was a great way to spend an afternoon. The flowers and plantings were impressive.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank janice b
    Reviewed January 15, 2019
    yoga in the garden

    lovely gardens with reflecting pool and fountain. It feels like a Palace and the grounds are perfectly maintained.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Smarty T
    CranbrookHouse, Manager at Cranbrook House and Gardens, responded to this reviewResponded January 16, 2019

    Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope you can join us for Yoga in the Gardens again this summer!

    Reviewed January 6, 2019
    Beautiful home and great tour in the suburbs

    We have lived in Michigan our entire life and never visited the Cranbrook House and Grounds. Needless to say, it was wonderful and I would definitely recommend this to others. We had two tour guides that were very interesting and took turns providing a history...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    1  Thank KarenM1_10
    Reviewed December 3, 2018 via mobile
    Christmas visit special event

    We were disappointed with our visit as there was no app available, docents or literature to describe what we were seeing as advertised. The attendees that prepared the decorations were pleasant and helpful but couldn’t explain the house. From observation Santa did a terrific job....More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank KWsix3
    CranbrookHouse, Manager at Cranbrook House and Gardens, responded to this reviewResponded December 5, 2018

    Thank you for attending our holiday event last weekend. We are sorry to hear that the event did not meet your expectations and appreciate your feedback. Cranbrook House docents and other volunteers were in the rooms during the Santa Sighting and Holiday Splendor general admission....More

    Reviewed November 6, 2018
    Wonderful respite...

    Walks through the gardens at Cranbrook is a delight! Our family has enjoyed the winding pathways, trees, and flowers in every season. Enjoy!

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank WilliamBateson
    Reviewed September 15, 2018 via mobile
    Lovely Visit

    We had a girl’s visit to Cranbrook House and Gardens on a beautiful Thursday in September. The gardens were starting to fade, but they were still pretty. We took the house tour with a group of about 20. Our tour was rushed since it started...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Florida-Traveler-US
    Reviewed September 13, 2018
    A lovely way to spend some time.

    Our friends and family took a short walking tour through their gardens as the house was closed due to school in progress and some areas being remodeled. It grounds were lovely and inspirational.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank IrishSurfer
    Reviewed August 27, 2018 via mobile
    Great place to visit

    Beautiful gardens and lakes. Very nice art museum. Great art shows. In addition, there is a science museum. I would recommend to anybody that wants to enjoy the surrending area of Birmingham, Michigan with friends and family

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank patricia b
    Reviewed August 14, 2018
    Eden

    The house was closed at the time of our visit. However, the gardens are stunning ... with sight lines featuring statues, an endless variety of plants, fountains, pools and ponds. You can spend time trying to figure out why and how does the Sunken Garden...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    1  Thank Salish579
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    Response from CranbrookHouse | Property representative |
    The Gardens are open daily through October 31, 2018 from 9:00am to 5:00pm for self-guided visits. Cranbrook House is open during guided tours. To view the current House tour schedule, please visit our website.
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    Response from CranbrookHouse | Property representative |
    Due to ongoing restoration efforts and preservation concerns, we have discontinued wedding and event rentals at Cranbrook House and Gardens. However, Cranbrook does offer other unique campus venues for external rentals that... More
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