There is a story in every room: The Gordon House, the only building in Oregon designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, offers guided tours of the interior of the house. The tours are conducted by knowledgeable and entertaining docents who will cover the theories and practices of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, the story of how an Oregon farm family commissioned Mr. Wright to design their new home, the near destruction of the home in 2000 and the rescue, dismantling, moving and reconstruction of the house in historic Silverton next door to The Oregon Garden.
Tour Hours:
May – October 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
November - April 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tours begin on the hour, and last 45 minutes. The last tour begins an hour before closing.
Tour group size is limited, so everyone can see and hear well. Tours may be full and are not guaranteed without reservations. Please call: 503-874-6006 to make your reservation for a tour of the Gordon House. The house is closed for tours during posted special events and private reserved use. Check the Events page for special public event dates and times. Private use dates are listed below.
Tour Fees:
Guided Tours of the interior of the house - $10 as of October 1, 2009 Children with adults - elementary school age free; middle school age $5 AAA members and Oregon Garden Resort guests receive $2 discount Groups of 10 or more visitors - $6 K-12 School Groups with teachers including Home School - $3
We accept cash, check, and MasterCard or VISA.
The exterior of the house and site are open for public viewing without charge.
Private Event Use Dates:
The following private events are scheduled at this time that close the house for tours all day or as noted. July 10, 2010 Architectural Foundation of Oregon Dinner with an Architect August 7, 2010 Wedding 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 21, 2010 Dinner August 29, 2010 Wedding September 5, 2010 Wedding & Reception 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 15, 2010 Elderhostel 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Sneak-A-Peak These virtual tours will give you a preview of the Gordon House. Call to reserve your tour time, so you can experience the real spaces that Frank Lloyd Wright designed for the Gordon family We look forward to seeing you soon!.
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