Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
@stanhywet.bsky.social
Completed in 1915, Akron's Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is the former home of F.A. Seiberling (co-founder of Goodyear) and his family. The estate is open for tours from April-Dec & features a 64,500 sq. foot Manor House and 70 acres of gardens.
We took these photos today, & it's gorgeous here right now, so plan to visit this weekend 🌻 🌼 Visit Sat or Sun 10-6, last admission 4pm. Not Mon because Stan Hywet is closed on Labor Day, 9/1. Make sure to stop by butterfly habitat 🦋 because it closes on 9/7. Have a safe, fantastic holiday weekend!
August 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
We took these photos today, & it's gorgeous here right now, so plan to visit this weekend 🌻 🌼 Visit Sat or Sun 10-6, last admission 4pm. Not Mon because Stan Hywet is closed on Labor Day, 9/1. Make sure to stop by butterfly habitat 🦋 because it closes on 9/7. Have a safe, fantastic holiday weekend!
Taylor & Travis, we invite you to get married at the most beautiful estate (and a little taste of heaven) in Northeast Ohio and not far from the Heights! We'll make your day a fairytale. #StanHywet #TaylorandTravis #Endgame
August 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Taylor & Travis, we invite you to get married at the most beautiful estate (and a little taste of heaven) in Northeast Ohio and not far from the Heights! We'll make your day a fairytale. #StanHywet #TaylorandTravis #Endgame
The chimney project (for now) at the Gate Lodge and & Manor House Breakfast Room has been completed, and all of the scaffolding is being removed. These chimneys will be restored in the future when funding is secured. Here are some photos!
August 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The chimney project (for now) at the Gate Lodge and & Manor House Breakfast Room has been completed, and all of the scaffolding is being removed. These chimneys will be restored in the future when funding is secured. Here are some photos!
We took a walk today & and one of the birds we saw was a beautiful American Goldfinch perched in the Great Garden. Join the Audubon Society on Aug. 8, 8-10 am on a hike around the estate to look for this and other bird species. 13 & over and SH members are free. Sign up at stanhywet.org🐤 🐦
August 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
We took a walk today & and one of the birds we saw was a beautiful American Goldfinch perched in the Great Garden. Join the Audubon Society on Aug. 8, 8-10 am on a hike around the estate to look for this and other bird species. 13 & over and SH members are free. Sign up at stanhywet.org🐤 🐦
MURDER IN THE MANSION tickets are now for sale at stanhywet.org.
Reservations are required for this VERY popular event: 6:45-9:15pm on Oct 16, 22, 23, 24, 30 & 31. Enjoy Dinner & Murder on the Mansion 1 night only from 5:30-9:15pm on Oct 17. Tickets & more details: stanhywet.org
Reservations are required for this VERY popular event: 6:45-9:15pm on Oct 16, 22, 23, 24, 30 & 31. Enjoy Dinner & Murder on the Mansion 1 night only from 5:30-9:15pm on Oct 17. Tickets & more details: stanhywet.org
July 31, 2025 at 7:08 PM
MURDER IN THE MANSION tickets are now for sale at stanhywet.org.
Reservations are required for this VERY popular event: 6:45-9:15pm on Oct 16, 22, 23, 24, 30 & 31. Enjoy Dinner & Murder on the Mansion 1 night only from 5:30-9:15pm on Oct 17. Tickets & more details: stanhywet.org
Reservations are required for this VERY popular event: 6:45-9:15pm on Oct 16, 22, 23, 24, 30 & 31. Enjoy Dinner & Murder on the Mansion 1 night only from 5:30-9:15pm on Oct 17. Tickets & more details: stanhywet.org
July gotten away from us, so we're catching up on some history posts:
F.A. & Gertrude Seiberling's son, Willard married Mary Gerrish on July 18, 1923 in Oberlin, Ohio. This photo was taken about 1940; Mary & Willard are in front of the Great Hall fireplace between two unidentified men.
F.A. & Gertrude Seiberling's son, Willard married Mary Gerrish on July 18, 1923 in Oberlin, Ohio. This photo was taken about 1940; Mary & Willard are in front of the Great Hall fireplace between two unidentified men.
July 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
July gotten away from us, so we're catching up on some history posts:
F.A. & Gertrude Seiberling's son, Willard married Mary Gerrish on July 18, 1923 in Oberlin, Ohio. This photo was taken about 1940; Mary & Willard are in front of the Great Hall fireplace between two unidentified men.
F.A. & Gertrude Seiberling's son, Willard married Mary Gerrish on July 18, 1923 in Oberlin, Ohio. This photo was taken about 1940; Mary & Willard are in front of the Great Hall fireplace between two unidentified men.
There is scaffolding around chimneys on the Gate Lodge & the Manor House Breakfast Room. We're dismantling these two chimneys because they’re showing signs of structural issues. So for everyone's safety the chimneys are being removed down to the shelf area & capped until they can be restored.
July 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
There is scaffolding around chimneys on the Gate Lodge & the Manor House Breakfast Room. We're dismantling these two chimneys because they’re showing signs of structural issues. So for everyone's safety the chimneys are being removed down to the shelf area & capped until they can be restored.
Next Friday 7/25 is our wine tasting, OFF THE VINE, and we are looking for volunteers to help pour wine! 🍷 Shift is 4-9pm and you must be 21+. Not a wine connoisseur? No problem: you'll get lots of info. on the vintage you'll be pouring!
🍷 Sign up here: bit.ly/SHWineVolunt...
🍷 Sign up here: bit.ly/SHWineVolunt...
July 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Next Friday 7/25 is our wine tasting, OFF THE VINE, and we are looking for volunteers to help pour wine! 🍷 Shift is 4-9pm and you must be 21+. Not a wine connoisseur? No problem: you'll get lots of info. on the vintage you'll be pouring!
🍷 Sign up here: bit.ly/SHWineVolunt...
🍷 Sign up here: bit.ly/SHWineVolunt...
Madeline & Christian were married in late May on the West Terrace. Congrats and we wish you a lifetime of happiness! #weddingwednesday #dipkiss
July 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Madeline & Christian were married in late May on the West Terrace. Congrats and we wish you a lifetime of happiness! #weddingwednesday #dipkiss
James Penfield "Penny" Seiberling was born #OnThisDate in 1898, the 4th child of F.A. & Gertrude Seiberling. F.A. often wrote letters to his children on their birthdays; here's a snippet of one that F.A. wrote to Penny when he turned 5, noting the overlap with July 4th celebrations.
July 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
James Penfield "Penny" Seiberling was born #OnThisDate in 1898, the 4th child of F.A. & Gertrude Seiberling. F.A. often wrote letters to his children on their birthdays; here's a snippet of one that F.A. wrote to Penny when he turned 5, noting the overlap with July 4th celebrations.
Due to the extreme heat conditions and for the safety of staff, volunteers, and guests; we have canceled all guided tours on Tues. 6/24. We will be offering self-guided tours only. Please stay safe and stay hydrated!
June 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Due to the extreme heat conditions and for the safety of staff, volunteers, and guests; we have canceled all guided tours on Tues. 6/24. We will be offering self-guided tours only. Please stay safe and stay hydrated!
The Butterfly Habitat opens this Saturday! Learn all about native butterflies and the 4 stages of the butterfly lifecycle. Open Tues-Sun. 10-6, last entry at 4pm. Included in admission.
June 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Butterfly Habitat opens this Saturday! Learn all about native butterflies and the 4 stages of the butterfly lifecycle. Open Tues-Sun. 10-6, last entry at 4pm. Included in admission.
Thank you, @akronzoo.bsky.social for inviting Stan Hywet’s education team to Multicultural Day last Saturday! Visitors to our booth contributed to our community tapestry and we met families from Akron who have roots all over Ohio and beyond.
June 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Thank you, @akronzoo.bsky.social for inviting Stan Hywet’s education team to Multicultural Day last Saturday! Visitors to our booth contributed to our community tapestry and we met families from Akron who have roots all over Ohio and beyond.
Founders' Day Weekend thru Sunday, 10a-4p. Honor AA founding at our Gate Lodge: free entry to the Gate Lodge, share a recovery msg in the Reflections Tent, Gate Lodge merch!
Sat 6/7
-free shuttle to/from the events at the U of Akron
- singer Marc Lee Shannon performs recovery music at 1pm, 2pm
Sat 6/7
-free shuttle to/from the events at the U of Akron
- singer Marc Lee Shannon performs recovery music at 1pm, 2pm
June 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Founders' Day Weekend thru Sunday, 10a-4p. Honor AA founding at our Gate Lodge: free entry to the Gate Lodge, share a recovery msg in the Reflections Tent, Gate Lodge merch!
Sat 6/7
-free shuttle to/from the events at the U of Akron
- singer Marc Lee Shannon performs recovery music at 1pm, 2pm
Sat 6/7
-free shuttle to/from the events at the U of Akron
- singer Marc Lee Shannon performs recovery music at 1pm, 2pm
They were baaaaack!! It was a spectacular morning of three Goodyear Blimps flying over our magnificent estate again!
June 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
They were baaaaack!! It was a spectacular morning of three Goodyear Blimps flying over our magnificent estate again!
There were three @goodyearblimp.bsky.social Goodyear Blimps over the Stan Hywet this afternoon! Thanks for stopping Goodyear co-founder FA Seiberling's house & congrats on 100 years of flight!
June 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
There were three @goodyearblimp.bsky.social Goodyear Blimps over the Stan Hywet this afternoon! Thanks for stopping Goodyear co-founder FA Seiberling's house & congrats on 100 years of flight!
We're also sharing our online catalog -- bit.ly/SHHGPhotos ️-- of Willard Seiberling's photos. Bookmark this page & check back for updates as new collections are added.
June 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We're also sharing our online catalog -- bit.ly/SHHGPhotos ️-- of Willard Seiberling's photos. Bookmark this page & check back for updates as new collections are added.
Look up in the sky today, Akron!
It's the 100th anniv of the Goodyear Blimp! Here's an photo from Willard Seiberling, F.A. & Gertrude Seiberling's son & an avid photographer - taken during the early days of dirigible development when Willard worked in Goodyear’s Aeronautics Department.
It's the 100th anniv of the Goodyear Blimp! Here's an photo from Willard Seiberling, F.A. & Gertrude Seiberling's son & an avid photographer - taken during the early days of dirigible development when Willard worked in Goodyear’s Aeronautics Department.
June 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Look up in the sky today, Akron!
It's the 100th anniv of the Goodyear Blimp! Here's an photo from Willard Seiberling, F.A. & Gertrude Seiberling's son & an avid photographer - taken during the early days of dirigible development when Willard worked in Goodyear’s Aeronautics Department.
It's the 100th anniv of the Goodyear Blimp! Here's an photo from Willard Seiberling, F.A. & Gertrude Seiberling's son & an avid photographer - taken during the early days of dirigible development when Willard worked in Goodyear’s Aeronautics Department.
Founders' Day Weekend is June 6-8, commemorating the 1st conversation 90 yrs ago between 2 admitted alcoholics at Stan Hywet's Gate Lodge, the beginning of AA, an org. that has helped millions worldwide. We hope to see you this weekend.
June 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Founders' Day Weekend is June 6-8, commemorating the 1st conversation 90 yrs ago between 2 admitted alcoholics at Stan Hywet's Gate Lodge, the beginning of AA, an org. that has helped millions worldwide. We hope to see you this weekend.
As we said in our previous post, we planted 8,000 annuals today in the Great Garden, thanks to some very speedy work by staff & volunteers. Take a look🙃.
May 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
As we said in our previous post, we planted 8,000 annuals today in the Great Garden, thanks to some very speedy work by staff & volunteers. Take a look🙃.
This cool, misty day was perfect for planting annuals in the Great Garden. Brian in hort creates a detailed planting map to guide staff & volunteers who planted 8,000 (!) annuals. All done in one day!
May 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This cool, misty day was perfect for planting annuals in the Great Garden. Brian in hort creates a detailed planting map to guide staff & volunteers who planted 8,000 (!) annuals. All done in one day!
What's in bloom?? Irises, peonies, lupines, oh my! This next week is peak for irises of every shape & color blooming all over the estate. Starting to bloom are peonies &lupines. So plan a visit to our gorgeous gardens soon! Open Tues.-Sun. 10-6, last admission at 4pm. Closed Mondays.
May 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
What's in bloom?? Irises, peonies, lupines, oh my! This next week is peak for irises of every shape & color blooming all over the estate. Starting to bloom are peonies &lupines. So plan a visit to our gorgeous gardens soon! Open Tues.-Sun. 10-6, last admission at 4pm. Closed Mondays.
It's Ohio Tourism Day, and a reminder to plan an Ohio vacation soon, including a visit to Stan Hywet! If you're in Columbus, stop by our booth until 1 pm on the West Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse. We'll help you plan a visit to our magnificent estate!
May 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
It's Ohio Tourism Day, and a reminder to plan an Ohio vacation soon, including a visit to Stan Hywet! If you're in Columbus, stop by our booth until 1 pm on the West Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse. We'll help you plan a visit to our magnificent estate!
The Plant Sale starts this Fri!! We're selling perennials from the Great Garden, & more for your own great garden. Fri 5/16, 10am-5pm is open to SH members only. Open to all starting Sat 5/17, 10am-5pm.
Not a member? Join today at stanhywet.org & get the first pick of plants on Fri + 10% discount!
Not a member? Join today at stanhywet.org & get the first pick of plants on Fri + 10% discount!
May 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Plant Sale starts this Fri!! We're selling perennials from the Great Garden, & more for your own great garden. Fri 5/16, 10am-5pm is open to SH members only. Open to all starting Sat 5/17, 10am-5pm.
Not a member? Join today at stanhywet.org & get the first pick of plants on Fri + 10% discount!
Not a member? Join today at stanhywet.org & get the first pick of plants on Fri + 10% discount!
Our Father's Day Car Show is in a month-ish on 6/15 so buy tickets at stanhywet.org & bring the family to see over 400 collector, antique, vintage cars on the Great Meadow. The special feature class commemorates the 70th year of the Ford Thunderbird!
May 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Our Father's Day Car Show is in a month-ish on 6/15 so buy tickets at stanhywet.org & bring the family to see over 400 collector, antique, vintage cars on the Great Meadow. The special feature class commemorates the 70th year of the Ford Thunderbird!