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Mission
Ten Chimneys Foundation’s Mission
- Preserve and Share the buildings, furnishings, collections, and grounds of a national treasure – Ten Chimneys, the estate created by Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne.
- Serve as a continuing resource and powerful inspiration for theatre, the arts, and the art of living.
- Offer public programs consistent with the Lunts’ varied interests and core values, while maintaining the integrity and intimacy of this extraordinary estate.
Ten Chimneys is a National Historic Landmark, a “Save America’s Treasures” project site, and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. Ten Chimneys is owned by the non-profit 501(C)3 organization Ten Chimneys Foundation, Inc.
We Offer Three Types of Tours:
Full Estate Tours
Full Estate Tours provide the optimum Ten Chimneys experience. Full Estate Tours feature the eclectic rooms of the elegant three-story Main House (including the Entry Hall, Garden Room, Flirtation Room, Drawing Room, Library, Belasco Room, Helen Hayes Bedroom, Laurence Olivier Bedroom, Noël Coward Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Lynn’s Dressing Room, and Lynn’s Sewing Room, Dining Room, Kitchen), the Swedish-style log cabin Studio, and the enchanting Cottage, as well as the exteriors of the Poolhouse, Greenhouse and Creamery, and other outbuildings. Guests should allow two hours for this comprehensive tour.
Twilight Tours
For the 2007 tour season, “Twilight Tours” of Ten Chimneys are offered the first Friday of the month from June through October. Normally available only during the day, these guided Full Estate tours allow guests to experience a one-of-a-kind National Historic Landmark as the sun sets on sixty acres of bucolic Kettle Moraine. Admission is $35 per guest (standard daytime admission).
This year, Ten Chimneys Foundation is partnering with area restaurants Andrew’s and The Union House for special Twilight Tour dinner packages. For the guest’s convenience, reservationists at Ten Chimneys will help you establish reservations for both your Full Estate tour and your meal at either restaurant. Dinners at Andrew’s or The Union House are available from a three-course pre fixe menu for an additional $41 per person (alcohol and gratuity not included).
Andrew’s (housed in The Delafield Hotel) features classic steaks, seafood and chops on its fine dining menu, served in a relaxing, luxurious atmosphere.
A staple in Genesee Depot for over 125 years, The Union House continues to offer warm hospitality, delectable meal offerings, and courteous service.
“Twilight Tours” departure times range from 4 – 6 p.m. and return times range from 6 – 8 p.m. Reservations are required; “walk-in” guests cannot be accommodated. Tour availability is limited. Call (262) 968-4110 for more information or to make reservations.
Main House Tours
Main House Tours are offered to those who may have difficulty traversing the full estate. This tour features over fourteen rooms in the estate’s
three-story Main House. Guests should allow ninety minutes for this tour experience.
| 2007 Admission | Full Estate Tour | Main House Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Rate | $35 | $28 |
| Group Rate (24+ Guests) |
$30 | $28 |
For reservations, please call our reservations line at (262) 968-4110 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Tour of a Lifetime
Tours in 2007 are offered May 1st through November 10th, Tuesday through Saturday, rain or shine. Reservations are highly recommended. Please call our reservation line at (262) 968-4110 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visa and MasterCard are graciously accepted.
- Standard Tour Tips and Policies:
- Reservations are highly recommended. We cannot guarantee “walk-in” availability. Please call our reservation line at (262) 968-4110 to schedule your visit.
- All tours require standing, stair climbing, and walking on uneven terrain. Comfortable footwear is a must. Please be prepared to walk both indoors and out, rain or shine. Umbrellas are permitted.
- Plan to arrive at the Lunt-Fontanne Program Center at least fifteen minutes before your scheduled tour time. Click here for a map and directions to Ten Chimneys.
- Remember to allow two hours for a “Full Estate Tour” experience and ninety minutes for a “Main House Tour” experience.
- Much of the Main House and the entire Lunt-Fontanne Program Center are accessible by wheelchair. Prior to visiting, please alert us to any mobility concerns you may have, and let us know if you will be bringing a wheelchair.
- Due to the estate’s fragility, we regret that children younger than 12 are not permitted to tour.
- There may be other guests touring with you (as most of our tour groups are comprised of ten guests).
- Each group is met by a docent (tour guide) who will escort you to the estate via shuttle.
- Prior to boarding the shuttle, all guests are required to store any personal belongings (bags, purses, etc.) in our complimentary lobby lockers.
- You are welcome to explore the museum store, permanent and annual exhibitions, and nature trails before and after your tour.
- Outdoor photography is permitted; however, no photography of any kind is allowed inside the historic buildings.
- Please bring your confirmation letter (it serves as your ticket) to the front desk when you arrive.
- Tours leave promptly every fifteen minutes. If you are running a few minutes late, you are welcome to call the front desk, (262) 968-4110 ext 120, to let us know. Because tours are often booked solid throughout the day, we regret that we cannot always guarantee tour slots for late guests.
- Tour payments are non-refundable. Date exchanges require at least one week’s notice. We regret that no exceptions can be made.
Call now to make your reservation!
(262) 968-4110
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Might you bring 24 or more guests? Please see Group Tours »
Tour Information
- Estate Tours and Reservations
- Tours for Individuals
- Tours for Large Groups
- Directions, Dining, & Lodging
Tour Brochure
Tour Brochure 2008 (3.24MB pdf)
Dining Information
Dining List (75kb pdf)
Lodging Information
Lodging List (79kb pdf)
Map and Directions
Detail Map (115kb pdf)
Reservation Line
Please call (262)968-4110 to book your tour. Visa and MasterCard are graciously accepted.
