Glensheen Living Literature – Fall
Glensheen Craft Retreat
Holiday Brunches
Holiday Tea for Dolly and Me
Glensheen Living Literature – Winter
Valentine Dinner
Mother’s Day Dining
Concerts by the Lake
Le Nozze di Figaro – a comic opera by Mozart
Festival of Fine Art
and Craft
Glensheen Living Literature – Fall
Thursday, October 22, Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 7 PM
Details: The stage is set for spooky thrills. It is living literature like no other: experience the eerie classic,"The Monkey's Paw," in a 39-room mansion on the shores of Lake Superior. Event includes a guided discussion, “flashlight tour” and refreshments.
Price: $32, $27 for Friends of Glensheen
Call: 218-726-8910, 1-888-454-GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Glensheen Craft Retreat
Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 5 to 10 PM
Details: A special event for the “dears” left behind during deer opener. Gather at Glensheen for an evening of scrap booking and camaraderie. Refreshments, gift, and special tours offered. Creativity and conversation amongst friends – and an opportunity to complete those long overdue projects!
Price: $35, $30 for Friends of Glensheen
Call: 218-726-8910, 1-888-454-GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Holiday Brunches
Saturdays and Sundays December 12, 13, and 19 and 20, 2009; abbreviated tour of Glensheen at 10 AM, 10:45 AM -brunch in the Winter Garden
Details: Sure to become a holiday tradition in your family, the brunches begin with a festive tour of Glensheen followed by a sumptuous holiday brunch, complete with a whimsical wassail toast.
Price: $26.95 for adults, $15.95 for children 6 -12, and free for those younger than 5
Call: 218-726-8910, 1-888-454-GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
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Holiday Tea for Dolly and Me
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 2 PM
Details: Kids and a special doll are invited to experience an extraordinary Glensheen event designed just for them. This pint-sized production includes a holiday program and sophisticated tea.
Price: $37 for one adult, one child (and one dolly). Additional adult is $18.50 and additional child is $18.50.
Call: 218-726-8910, 1-888-454-GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Glensheen Living Literature – "The Gift of the Magi"
Friday, December 18, and Saturday, December 19 at 7 PM
Details: Glensheen’s famous Christmas decorations are unveiled in December … the perfect background for seasonal living literature. O'Henry's classic, "The Gift of the Magi" takes center stage and is sure to warm your heart. Event includes tour and refreshments.
Price: $32, $27 for Friends of Glensheen
Call: 218-726-8910 or 1-888-454-GLEN
Valentine Dinner
February 13 and 14, 2010 at 6 PM
Details: ‘Some romantic evening’ is on tap at Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate. The event begins with an abbreviated tour and is followed by a candlelit meal in the charming Winter Garden.
Price: $62 per person, $57 per Friend of Glensheen
Call: 218-726-8910, 1-888-454-GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Mother’s Day Dining
May 9, 2010 at 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 4:30 PM
Details: Glensheen is honoring Mom with three occasions to celebrate Mother’s Day. Tour and celebratory buffet ensure she won’t soon forget her special day.
Price: $26.95 for adults, $15.95 for children 6-12, and free for those younger than 5
Call: 218-726-8910, 1-888-454-GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Concerts by the Lake
Wednesday nights in July, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Details: Get out your dancing shoes! The Jim Melde Big Band is back at Glensheen for these treasured community concerts. Enjoy the tunes while taking in the breathtaking view on Glensheen’s Lake Superior shoreline. Sandwiches from "Nature's Prime Organic Food" available for purchase. Named a “best bet” by the Duluth News Tribune.
Price: Free
Call: 218-726-8910, 1-888-454-GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
2009 Le Nozze di Figaro – a comic opera by Mozart
Monday, August 3,Tuesday, August 4, Wednesday, August 5, Sunday, August 9, Monday, August 10, Tuesday, August 11
Details: The famous opera set in Court Almaviva's castle in Seville in the late 18th century is transported to the shores of Lake Superior during this once-in-a-lifetime production. Each act takes place in a different space at Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate, creating an intimate and memorable experience for the audience. Seating is limited, call today.
Price: $50
Call: 218-726-8910, 1-888-454-GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Festival of Fine Art and Craft
Saturday August 14 and Sunday August 15, 2009 from 9 AM through 5 PM
Details: Nestled between a great lake and a majestic mansion, a better location would be hard to find. The region’s finest artists participate in the show named a “best bet” by the Duluth News Tribune and attended by thousands every year.
Price: Free
Call: 218-726-8910, 1-888-454-GLEN or e-mail info@glensheen.org
Glensheen’s main house has 15 bedrooms and 15 fireplaces.