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Cranbrook House and Gardens, MI

Cranbrook is a cultural, educational and religious complex composed of six autonomous institutions with numerous outbuildings and gardens located on a 300-acre campus. The complex includes Cranbrook House, Meeting House, Christ Church, Cranbrook School for Boys, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Kingswood School for Girls, and the Cranbrook Institute Science. Most buildings reflect English collegiate inspiration with stunning Gothic and Tudor elements, some elegant Modernistic structures, and Arts and Crafts interiors. Exquisite landscape architecture complements the structures and unites the campus into a showcase of early twentieth century architectural styles. The design of the complex represents the artistic philosophy of George Gough and Ellen Scripps Booth, who belonged to prominent Detroit News editorial families combining artistic collaboration, hand craftsmanship, and functionalism. World renowned architect Albert Kahn of Detroit designed the Late Gothic Revival residence for the Scripps Booth family.

Stretched out over the grounds, Cranbrook Gardens, covers over 40 acres and features wonderful exhibits of plants and flowers. Several smaller gardens such as the Oriental Garden can be seen as the viewer strolls through the area. Participants can tour the grounds alone or can pre-arrange a guided tour. The gardens are open May 1st – October 31st.