AWARDED A 5-STAR RATING FOR TOURIST DESTINATIONS BY THE FRANK FIELD GUIDE

“worth the drive to Buffalo. There is no time like the present to see it.”

‒ the globe and mail toronto, ontario, canada

LEFT: Wright once called the Martin House, "the most ’S perfect thing of its kind in the world - a domestic symphony," and referred to it as "the opus" some 50 DARWIN D. MARTIN HOUSE COMPLEX years after it was built. Photo by Biff Henrich.

AN ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE Your group will visit what is arguably one of the best works by America’s Your tour guide will expertly greatest architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Constructed between 1903-05, the unravel Wright’s genius in Martin House complex exemplifies Wright’s early career “Prairie House” ideal. creating intricate harmonies between his buildings and Today, this National Historic Landmark is open for tours. their landscape, and will narrate the remarkable story of the great architect and “a stunning composition” his most loyal patron and friend, ‒ the capitol times, madison, wisconsin Darwin D. Martin. “a Frank Lloyd Wright showpiece” ‒ the plain dealer, cleveland, ohio

DISCOVER A TRUE AMERICAN MASTERPIECE GROUP TOURS TOUR INFORMATION 716-856-3858 ■ www.darwinmartinhouse.org

RESERVATIONS: 716-856-3858 OPEN FOR TOURS YEAR ROUND DAILY, EXCEPT MAJOR HOLIDAYS.

ASK ABOUT OUR GROUP DISCOUNT RATES.

CONTACT PERSON: Monica Stage, Tour Coordinator [email protected]

PAYMENT: Visa, Master Card, American Express, checks made payable to the Martin House Restoration Corp., or bank drafts/money orders payable in U.S. funds. Deposit required.

FREE ADMISSION: Escort - 1 per Bus ■ Bus Driver(s) A replica of the classical sculpture, nike, also known as the winged victory, graces the martin house conservatory.

RESERVATIONS: Reservations must be made two weeks in advance. A deposit is due one week in advance of your tour.

TOUR LENGTH: Basic Tours are one hour and In-Depth Tours are two hours. Plan to spend time in our Wisteria Museum Shop located on the premises.

EARLIEST TOUR TIME: 9:00 am (11:30 am Sunday) LATEST TOUR TIME: 4:00 pm

TOUR CAPACITY: 15 Minimum - 60 Maximum

SPECIALTY TOURS: ALL WRIGHT ALL DAY is an all-inclusive package which includes an extended tour of the Martin House Complex, a tour of the Fontana Boathouse on the Black Rock Canal, lunch at Acqua, extended tour of the Estate and a visit to the Blue Sky Mausoleum. Ask about our other specialty tours.

VICINITY: Your visit to Buffalo is within a 4-hour drive from Pittsburgh and , 3 hours from Cleveland, 20 minutes from Niagara Falls, 30-45 minutes from Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Ontario wine region, and 2 hours from Toronto, Ontario.

LOCATION: The Martin House is located at 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, New York 14214.

GRAYCLIFF AND ROYCROFT CAMPUS: Frank Lloyd Wright designed a summer home for the Martin family, which is located approximately 35 miles south of the Martin House and is open for tours (www.graycliffestate.org). Ask us about joint tours – it is possible to see both in one day. We’ll help you plan your day with restaurant recommendations. Also please ask about accommodations in nearby East Aurora, New York where your group can experience the Roycroft Inn, an authentic 1905 American Arts & Crafts restored hotel and visit the Roycroft Campus to find hand-crafted items.