Wow. This is such a cool place! This was our familys first real outing since March, and it was such a joy. All of the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Our guide, Lisa, shared great information and was fantastic at engaging every family member individually. Our 9 and 14 year old were both equally excited and engaged throughout the tour. I will qualify this with the information that our kids have been going to museums and house tours since they were infants, so this is a normal experience for them. There is so much to see and learn. The intersection of the personal history with the time and place and design aesthetic are unique and far more accessible than many of the Frank Lloyd Wright House tours we have been to.

My brother, sister, husband and two other friends met at the Dow Home and Studio for a tour. Our tour guide was wonderful and so were the house and gardens. I recommend it for anyone who enjoys seeing how a creative person can transform a neighborhood.

Beautiful home and studio. I highly recommend this tour if youre interested in art, architecture, furniture, and design. Theres a lot of information about how the home was built, including years and information about the unique blocks used to build the whole complex. The house and studio have all original furniture and design. Theres a lot of color everywhere and unique features. Details from the carpet to the trains running throughout the house are exciting and surprising.Everything exemplifies Alden B. Dows and Mid century Midwestern style. Much of the furniture was designed by Dow and manufactures by Herman Miller. This is a real sneak peak into his life and talent. You can even sit on the furniture.The tour guide was knowledgeable of Dow, his family, Frank Lloyd Weight, Dows connection to Wright, his influence on style and architecture, and Dows connection to the city of Midland.In December, theres a Christmas tour and the house is decorated for Christmas. We even got Christmas cookies and cider during a break. However, during the winter months you cant see the pond! If you go dieing spring/summer, youll get a great view of the pond and Dow Gardens.This is worth the trip and great for locals! A must for Mid-Michigan.

I read about this house-studio, designed by Alden Dow in the 1930s, in Dwell Magazine. I knew when I did a summer tour of Michigan, I had to see it.Its easy to get to, park, and youre in and out in 2 hours. Tours are only at 2 PM. Its interesting for designers, artists, architects and anyone interested in seeing an example of early 20th century living. The tour guide was great and had lots of info. You can only photograph the exterior. They offer summer camp for kids! I would go again.

Excellent tour of a one-in-a-billion home and studio! The needle-point detail of each room, staircase, furnishing and view was awe-inspiring. Matt, our guide was excellent and very thorough as he guided us through a architectural masterpiece!

The house and grounds are amazing. Our tour was great, and very well explained. Our tour guide was informative, but the reason it did not get 5 stars. She was sarcastic and very rude at times.

Great little tour. About hour fifteen.

We had a great tour with our family over Christmas break. They did a good job breaking the groups evenly so you could stick together and year all the fun details about the house and Aldens family. Love how playful the house is and they do a create job to talk about influencing concepts of space and how the house changed with the interests of the family. I would recommend for a person interested in art, architecture, design, or the impact of space on peoples moods.Loved our discussions about Aldens thoughts about communal space and how you could help direct people through and into spaces with design.

We experienced the history and architecture recently via a 1. 5 hour tour of the Grand 20,000 square foot home and loved it totally. Our tour guide shared the history and small details in an exceptional way. Definitely recommend it!!

It was an amazing tour with a great history of the house and its owner. Unfortunately pictures of the inside cannot be taken so youll have to experience it for yourself. I would highly recommend going in the summer so you can enjoy the pond that abuts the house.

Awesome house with informative tours. I would highly recommend visiting.

The house and studio are one of kind. disappointed there was only 1 tunnel, understood there were more. would love to view the structure in the evening to see how lighting impacts the angles and glass. We do plan on visiting in the warmer season to see the garden color.

This is an amazing home. I grew up less than 30 miles away from here and never had visited, and really wish I had. I already have plans to go back at each of the 4 seasons to see the changes in the outside landscape.

The Alden Dow Home and Studio Tour is magnificent. His use of color, glass, changing levels and so many other design elements made my first trip through the home exciting. There is a lot to see. Our Docent, Nancy, was gracious and well informed about the home and Mr. Dow. This is an architectural treasure.The other plus is that Midland is full of other Dow homes and buildings easy to see.

This is a wonderful tour. Our docent was extremely knowledgeable. If you are in the area, this is one place you should certainly visit. Just remember to book your tour in advance because the size of the groups is limited and they do sell out.

It was a step back in time that we were able to not only learn more about the Dow family but also tour an amazing home / architecture ( the guides are great ) with beautiful views of the homes landscape as well .

Nancy was our docent. She was well prepared, encouraged questions and paced the tour perfectly. Well done, Nancy!The home is a beautiful colorful happy home. I have so many favorites about the house. One is the dining room with a huge world map on the wall. Its not a formal/separate room as its incorporated into the formal living room. The table extends to seat 12 (Ithink?). Family dinners and conversation were important to the Dows.Very cool tour, highly recommend it!

The tour is very much worth the price! Awesome, midcentury style house. The tour covers ~20,000 sqft, and the guides are very knowledgeable! Great stop for Frank Lloyd Wright fans.

I have visited a few Frank Lloyd wright homes and this house is as good or better a must see for flr fans

This is a very fun place to go and learn! The only annyoing thing was that I could not take pictures.

Amazing you cant respect it fully until u seen it in real life. A true genius literally. I loved it so much

The Dow Home & Studio tour was marvelous, informative and lifting. Docents were well schooled, articulate and engaging. And, the only thing missing was more time.

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Our tour guide was exceptional and the house and studio were very interesting! An entertaining and educational way to spend a snowy Michigan afternoon. Highly recommend

Our tour lady, Jane was EXCELLENT. Lots of interesting information. Good pace. Loved the colors used throughout the home. Also enjoyed the Hebert and Grace Dow home tour and the canapé walk @ Whiting Forest.The Cafe was well worth the stop. Looking forward to the second bridges completion.

I wasn’t excited about this tour, I took a friend that wanted to go for her birthday. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this and learned about the DOW geniuses and Midlands beginnings. The house WAS AMAZING! The garden views and patios and terraces made me long to do my Tae Kwon Do forms and Tai Chi everywhere there. Beauty, art, peace, and tranquility, are the words I would use. Everyone should see this....to Learn and to Feel.

The house was amazing. I never realized how what an integral history the Dow family plays in Midland history. He was an amazing act architect and really an amazing person. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I would recommend it definitely

Really cool.

Fantastic experience! If you like architecture and mid century style, this is a must stop! Near downtown Midland the two hour your is fascinating.

Really cool place, and the tour guides are very informative!

Fabulous tour. What an amazing place!

Learned so much about the architecture of Dow! Our docent was an expert! Loved our tour!

Beautiful, amazing home. Live in Midland, so have visited twice before. But never at Christmas and it was delightful. They served freshly baked holiday cookies to your guests.

This is an wonderful example of mid-century modern design. The tour was very professionally done and the guide was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. The history of Mr. Dow is very interesting and his contribution to his art is very evident in the beautiful home and studio. I highly recommend taking the time if you are interested in design, architecture, and Michigan history.

Great tour. Very informative.

Amazing mid century home. Wonderful informative tour

A Breathtaking experience. A Must Tour in Michigan..

Lots of fun history, I personally love mid century modern architecture so this was a real treat.

Amazing celebration of a Michigan hidden treasure - the house and the architect

Such a neat part of midland history. This house makes you appreciate the thought that goes into design.

We discover this gem when our son went to college in the area.Went back for a second look and enjoyed all over again!Our tour guide was steeped in knowledge and made it fun to tour.Would highly recommend this Historic Home.

Amazing place to visit. The colors used throughout the home are brilliant and the tours are very interesting and informative.

That place was amazing we learned a lot. I went for a fourth grade field trip I really want to go again. P.s if you have not gone yet you should go.

Awesome historical home, definitely worth a visit if nearby.

Went to see the home movies. This was an good experience. Was definitely something I would do again. I would recommend this adventure to anybody look for something like this.

Way cool. Take the tour - its worth it.

An amazing architectural home.

Really interesting and cool.

Cool architecture and great history! Very nice people!

Its da BEST HOUSE/STUDIO I HAVE EVER SEEM. its really really...(infinity reallys) NICE and very very... BEUTIFULAND ITS REALLY NEAT AND BIG AND A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT. ITS INDESCRIBABLE U HAVE TO SEE FOR YOUR SELF. YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY CHECK IT OUT

The home is awesome. There was one of the tour people that kept pushing me like I was as slow as a sloth. I told her to keep her hands to herself and she laughed at me. If I wasnt around 50 people I would have told her a few things but I took the high road. I got my point across as she never touched me again. If I had her name I would have called and complained.

Outstanding architecture

A must see for anyone who likes architecture.

Interesting history

Very cool place! Very informative and well worth the visit!

Wonderful, so modern for his time and beautiful life philosophy

Love the design of this house

Wonderful design.. informative guide.

Very cool place to get the sciences and the humanities!!

Interesting tour of a very unique house

A design genius.

Learned so much

Amazing

Amazing!!!!!

Unbelievable! this is a treasure in Michigan

Great tour of a historic Midland home.

Loved it so much!!!!!!!