Taliesin Preservation

09/04/2026

We’re thrilled to see our Executive Director, Carrie Rodamaker, featured in this month’s In Business Madison magazine! The profile celebrates Carrie’s more than 24-year journey with Taliesin Preservation—from gift shop assistant manager to executive director—and her ongoing dedication to preserving Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic estate and welcoming new generations of visitors.

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09/03/2026

Your holiday weekend could use a little more Taliesin.

Take in the view from the Hill Crown, wander through the gardens, and experience the landscape that inspired Wright’s organic vision.

We’re open on Labor Day. Reserve your tour tickets at: TaliesinPreservation.org/Tours

09/01/2026

Join the Driftless Area Land Conservancy from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on September 10 for a special edition of Evenings Afield at the Welsh Hills at Taliesin.

Learn about the remarkable 20-year effort to restore prairie and savanna across the three Welsh Hills. Hike a new section of the Driftless Trail that crosses the south hill, offering a chance to experience one of the highest-quality remnant prairies in the southern Driftless region.
Come explore this unique landscape, learn about its restoration, and enjoy an evening in the Driftless. Register today at:
driftlessconservancy.org/event/eveningsafield-welsh-hills/

Discover the story behind 20 years of prairie and savanna restoration at Taliesin’s Welsh Hills🌿

Join us for a moderately steep, one-mile hike from Unity Chapel to a scenic vista and back, where you’ll explore a new section of the Driftless Trail crossing the south hill and experience one of the highest-quality remnant prairies in the southern Driftless. Come for the hike, stay for the views, and connect with a landscape shaped by decades of conservation and care 🥾🌾

🔗Register Today: https://driftlessconservancy.org/event/eveningsafield-welsh-hills/

08/31/2026

🌿 This month in Edible Madison : The women leading the local food movement at Taliesin. Meet Keeley Sjostrom and Abbie Lehman, whose work connects the Kitchen Garden at Taliesin and Riverview Terrace Cafe through seasonal food, local farms and a deep appreciation for the Driftless Region. Read the story:

Many come to Taliesin for the architecture and the opportunity to be immersed in the space Frank Lloyd Wright called home for nearly 50 years. But on this…

08/29/2026

New on the blog!

"When Art Speaks" reflects on the artists, stories, materials, and teachings shared at this year's Native Art Marketplace, hosted in partnership with the Little Eagle Arts Foundation - LEAF. Read the recap at: https://www.taliesinpreservation.org/when-art-speaks

Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture is an artform that speaks through space, materials, light, and landscape—guiding us where to look, linger, and reflect. Taliesin reminds us that structures hold stories. Its exposed materials, support systems, craft, and integration with nature reveal something ...

08/27/2026

Announcing our Experiential Dinner Series!

Join us for an intimate evening at Riverview Terrace Café, the world’s only remaining Frank Lloyd Wright-designed restaurant. Enjoy a four-course, seasonal menu, archival readings, signature pours, and an unforgettable setting overlooking the Wisconsin River.

Sept. 19 • Oct. 17 • Nov. 7 • Dec. 5 • Dec. 19
5:30–8 p.m. | $165/person

Check out each menu and reserve your seat at TaliesinPreservation.org/cafe-dinner

08/27/2026

Step into the world of the Taliesin Fellowship.

From October 2–4, the Taliesin Fellowship Experience Weekend Workshop offers an immersive glimpse into the life of an apprentice at Taliesin, the groundbreaking community founded by Frank Lloyd Wright and Olgivanna Wright in 1932.

Explore the estate and landscape, learn from two Taliesin Fellows, gather for afternoon tea in the historic Tea Circle, dine in the Hillside Dining Room, and experience entertainment in Hillside Theater. Through discussion, guided design activities, and reflection, discover Wright’s holistic approach to education and creative practice.

Learn more and sign up at: https://www.taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops

08/26/2026

What can Frank Lloyd Wright teach us about architecture today?

Join us and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation on Friday, September 11, for the next installation in our lecture series: "Frank Lloyd Wright in the 21st Century," presented by Anna Andrzejewski, the Frank Lloyd Wright Professor of Modern American Architecture at UW–Madison.

This presentation will explore how Wright’s Wisconsin roots shaped his work—and why his ideas about nature, technology, and community remain relevant in the 21st century.

$15 General Admission | $10 Students
Hillside Theater at Taliesin WI

Don’t miss this one. Find tickets at TaliesinPreservation.org/events.

08/24/2026

Come for the architecture. Stay for the experience. 🌿 Named one of National Geographic’s Best of the World 2026 Wellness experiences, our Weekend Workshops offer immersive weekends designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection with the place, the landscape, and the ideas of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Upcoming workshops:
🌿 Designing with Nature — Sept. 18–20
🌾 Learning from the Land — Sept. 25–27
🏡 Taliesin Fellowship Experience — Oct. 2–4
🍞 Sourdough Breads with Regional Grains — Oct. 9–11, Oct. 30–Nov. 1, Nov. 20–22
🍫 Chocolates & the World of Cacao — Oct. 23–25

From exploring Wright’s design philosophy and the Driftless landscape to baking with regional grains and making chocolate, each weekend offers a unique, hands-on experience at Taliesin.

Limited spots remain. Join us!

✨ Read the National Geographic feature: https://ow.ly/etsE50Y4UYc
✨ Explore all 2026 Weekend Workshops: https://ow.ly/PvBL50Y4UYb

08/21/2026

We're Hiring! 🍳

Join the Riverview Terrace Café team as a Cook in Spring Green! Earn $20–$23/hour plus a $500 signing bonus. Enjoy daytime hours with no late nights, staff meals, discounts, retirement matching, and a supportive team environment. Bring your passion for fresh, simple food!

Apply today at TaliesinPreservation.org/Careers