The Glass House ORIGINAL

Quality visit as you stroll the property. Guides are well versed on the subject of Philip Johnson and the various buildings on the property. A place to visit more than once. The book is worth the read also. I was the guest of my son and I'm very grateful.

It is very unusual.

Excellent, informative tour. I was surprised we were allowed to enter the glass house. There are longer tours so you can see some of the other buildings too. I do not recommend the 3 hr, no-tour entry, unless you are already very well-versed in the history of the grounds and of Phillip Johnson. Our guide Perrie was very knowledgeable and personable. Parking is $4/day in town-there is no free parking anywhere so don't bother trying. You may need to walk 4+blocks to get to the offices/retail shop for the Glass House so leave yourself time. Check in at the store, and when it's time, you board a larger, comfortable van and drive several miles away. The driver is a bit of a maniac. This was my least favorite part. You will not be able to enter the property by any other means as it is fenced and gated. While there is no hiking required, you should be healthy enough to stand for an hour, with some walking on stone-grit paths and grass, with slight inclines. There are no bathrooms on the grounds but you will be offered bathroom use at the store before you leave. This is NOT appropriate for children-in fact, must be over 10 years old. As a schoolteacher, I would not recommend this to any young person unless they have an interest in architecture or the modern and post-modern style, or if they are very curious by nature. Parents, also please keep in mind, that people travel from all over the country to take this tour-will they have the experience they planned for while your child is also on the tour? Cam your child remain solemn and distraction-free for the length of the tour? If not, Grace Farms is 7 miles away and may be a better place to visit. There is no touching allowed at all, and it is all talking and looking, with historical details of the era and of Philip Johnson's life and that of his contemporaries.

Amazing wonderful brilliant collection of multiple buildings that make the Glass House a home in the landscape