StanHywetFallMag

Ohio Mart 

The premier artisian 

festival in Ohio 

Molly’s Shop 

Christmas gifts are filling 

the shelves 

Deck the Hall 

Vintage postcards to fill 

the Manor House 

Fall/Winter 2017

December 1, 8, 15 

Manor House Auditorium 

5-9pm 

CRANBERRY TICKET 

$79.95 Per Guest 

EVERGREEN TICKET 

$75.95 Per Guest 

Please note the difference in ticket pricing is based solely on your 

preference for an alcohol or non-alcohol beverage package. 

Both options include: 

Buffet Dinner 

Deck the Hall Tour 

Music of Celestial Strings 

Buffet Menu 

Salad 

Mixed baby field greens with poached pear, candied walnuts, lucky 

penny goat cheese & dried cranberries, finished with a champagne 

vinaigrette 

Assorted rolls & butter 

Herb roasted chicken breast stuffed with ricotta cheese, finished with a 

cherry compote ~ 

Chef Carved Ham 

Assorted mustards 

Roasted Vegetables 

Carrots, red pepper, zucchini & yellow squash 

Redskin potatoes, roasted with thyme, garlic & olive oil 

Dessert Station 

Assorted petite pastries, mini cookies & brownies 

Beverage Station 

Coffee, assorted hot teas, hot chocolate 

Children’s Prices Upon Request 

RESERVATIONS: 

Contact Stan Hywet’s Rental Department 

magic@stanhywet.org 

330.315.3210

President & Executive Director 

Linda Conrad 

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Magazine 

is published twice a year by this nonprofit 

historic estate for its members. 

To join or renew a membership, call 

330.315.3205 or visit our website: 

stanhywet.org 

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, the 

nation’s 6th largest historic home 

open to the public, is accredited 

by the American Alliance of 

Museums, a distinction that is held 

by only 1,056 of the estimated 

35,000 museums in the United 

States. This national recognition 

affirms our continuing “commitment 

to excellence, accountability, high 

professional standards and continued 

institutional improvement… 

exceeding the highest standards for 

U.S. museums.” 

Welcome 2 

A message from Linda Conrad 

Molly’s Boutique 3 

Fabulous Fashion Show returns 

LightNights 4 

The New summer experience 

Ohio Mart 6 

Fall is made for Ohio Mart 

Holiday Gift Ideas 8 

Find the perfect holiday gifts 

Deck the Hall 9 

A million lights and holiday cheer 

Restoration Updates 12 

Significant projects take shape 

Education 18 

Life-long learning opportunities 

Calendar 20 

Fall and winter 

programs and events 

When F.A. and Gertrude Seiberling 

built Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, they 

intended for it to be more than a family 

home. It was also to be a community 

gathering place, as evidenced by the 

family’s motto engraved above the 

front door – Non Nobis Solum, or Not 

for Us Alone. As two of Akron’s most 

visible and influential champions in 

the early 20th century, they helped to 

shape the very fabric of our community 

as gracious hosts, patrons of the arts, 

philanthropists, entrepreneurs and 

thought leaders. Their imprint can be 

discovered in the histories of some 

of our most enduring institutions, 

landscapes and causes. Included among 

them are The Goodyear Tire & Rubber 

Company, Tuesday Musical, The Akron 

Garden Club, People’s Hospital (now 

Cleveland Clinic Akron General), 

Goodyear Heights, Fairlawn Heights, 

Sand Run Reservation (now part of 

Summit Metro Parks) and Holy Trinity 

Lutheran Church. F.A. and Gertrude’s 

hearts and minds were one with this 

community. We have the privilege, along 

with our partners, of honoring their 

commitment throughout this 2017 

season as we celebrate a new theme: 

Community – Not for Us Alone.

Dear Friends, 

Operating 

Board of Directors 

2017-2018 

Officers 

Brian Cherkala, Chairman of the Board 

Mark Wernig, Vice Chairman 

Patty Gibbs, Treasurer 

Brian Pollak, Secretary 

Directors 

Amy Alexy 

Desiree Bolden 

Alane Boffa 

Ray Bologna 

Rick Burke 

Mary Kay Chlebina 

Steve Cox 

Dan Crawford 

Michael Davis 

Matt Dawley 

Ann Durr 

Gordon Ewers 

Jon Fiume 

Justin Hilton 

Tom Hutchison 

Ginny Knoll 

Chris Kramer 

Rick Krochka 

Wayne Minich 

Julie Pulk 

Julia Sabin 

Charles Schreckenberger 

Deb Selden 

Steve Strayer 

John Susany 

Deric Wallace 

Chairmen’s Circle 

Rick Krochka, Chair 

Bill Babcox 

Steve Cox 

Stu Giller 

Cathy Godshall 

Bryan Kinnamon 

Allen Loomis 

Jim Pickard 

Theresa Proenza 

Roger Read 

Bill Steere 

Steve Strayer 

We are experiencing an amazing season as we 

celebrate Community – Not for Us Alone. But it 

wouldn’t be Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens if we didn’t 

offer something more to still look forward to. In case 

you haven’t heard – it’s coming! 

Buy your tickets NOW to join us for 

LIGHTNights, a limited engagement, 

3D Projection Show that will make you wonder 

if you’ve arrived in Hollywood! Opening August 17, 

this one-of-a-kind technological spectacular will tell the 

story of the Seiberling legacy in a way that will suspend 

belief and challenge your imagination. Visit our website to discover more of the 

mystery, creativity and excitement behind our latest 17-day-run entertainment 

venture, and plan to be here! 

In the wake of the glow left by LIGHTNights, nature will take over the 

estate with a spectacular transition to the fall. The rich colors and crisp air offer 

hints that Ohio Mart is just days away. More than 120 artisans will set up in 

the gardens October 5-8 to sell their hand-made wares, while the aroma of 

our famous hot gingerbread cookies fills the air, Vintage Finds dominates the 

Carriage House Tent, and discriminating buyers shop for unique designer 

clothing at Molly’s Boutique. 

Continuing our celebration of Community – Not for Us Alone, all roads lead 

to Deck the Hall which now boasts one million lights! We look forward to 

collaborating with creative community partners who will help design Postcards 

from the Past in the Manor House. Uniquely crafted vintage décor will set the 

stage in more than 20 rooms for a trip down memory lane, with Katherine’s 

Collection’s signature holiday décor and spectacular creations setting the tone 

in the Great Hall and beyond. One of our community’s favorite family holiday 

traditions, the lights of Deck the Hall will brighten the way to 29 evenings 

filled with Santa, Rudolph, Dazzle, Gingerbread Land, a warming fire, the lushly 

decorated Corbin Conservatory, a treasure trove of holiday gift ideas at 

Molly’s, and plenty of joy and laughter. 

While we prepare to host these high profile events, work is proceeding 

quietly and efficiently on the many restoration projects in the Manor House, 

and at the Tea Houses & Hidden Aspect. By the end of 2017, we look 

forward to reintroducing the Great Hall, Solarium, West Porch – and the 

Hidden Aspect with its stunningly gorgeous view of the Cuyahoga Valley. 

It will be the first time this hidden treasure, tucked behind the Tea Houses, 

will be open to the public in more than 10 years. We look forward to sharing 

it with you. 

With gratitude for your continuing support and friendship, 

Linda Conrad 

President & Executive Director 

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Fabulous 

FASHIONS 

With Molly’s Boutique 

Fashion Show, Dinner, Wine Bar 

September 13th 

Join us for Molly’s Boutique – Fall! 

We’ve curated some of the season’s 

most beautiful clothing and 

accessories just for you. 

On Wednesday, September 13 

from 6:00-10PM, invited guests will 

enjoy a professional fashion show, 

delicious dinner and wine bar, and 

of course fabulous SHOPPING! 

Clothing and accessories will be 

for sale off the rack or by special order. 

Members will receive their Molly’s 

discount plus an additional 10% off 

when they purchase $275 or more. 

It’s an evening of great fun, fashion, 

food, wine and special pricing. 

Molly’s Boutique on September 13 

is by invitation only and attendance 

is limited to 150 guests. Tickets 

are $50 per person. Don’t miss 

this Fall Fashion Tradition! 

You will find fashion from a wide selection 

of premium brands and designers including 

Luii, Damee, I.C. Collection, Paparazzi, 

Lee Andersen, Ravel, Berek, Tesoro 

Modo, Fantazia, Capote Clothing, 

Alembika, Furious Fur, Designs Today, 

Gabby Isabella, Weavz and more. 

FALL FASHION POP-UP SHOP OCTOBER 5-8 

The second pop-up shop with similar product lines will be 

featured October 5-8 during Ohio Mart. Look for Molly’s Boutique 

on the grounds near the Great Garden. No additional promotional 

discounts apply for this event. 

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NEW SUMMER EXPERIENCE 

You’ve got to see it, 

to believe it. 

The Stan Hywet staff has been even busier this 

season, creating LightNights, a new summer evening 

event with a spectacular 3-D projection show as its 

centerpiece. It takes place on sixteen summer evenings 

from 7-10 pm, August 17 – September 17. Guests will 

have the opportunity to enjoy the lighted gardens and 

grounds as well as music and refreshments throughout 

the evening. 

The three-dimensional projection show tells the story 

of the Seiberling legacy with lights, action, and music, 

beginning at sundown. Animators and technologists from 

Paintscaping, Inc. in Los Angeles are creating, with video 

mapping, a fantastic show projected onto the back of the 

Manor House, magically and mysteriously transforming 

the architecture into an extraordinary 3-D environment. 

Please note that LightNights is an evening historic 

gardens and grounds experience. The Manor House will 

not be open for tours. 

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“The technology is new, so most of our guests have never 

seen anything like the projection show we’re presenting this 

summer. LightNights is an original and inventive outdoor evening 

event and a new way to experience the Estate,” according to 

Linda Conrad, President & Executive Director of Stan Hywet. 

Every evening of LightNights includes live music on the 

Courtyard Stage with local musicians. Refreshments, including 

specialty drinks, cake pops, rootbeer floats and s’mores (to roast 

at the Courtyard fire) will be for sale in Molly’s.Guests may stroll 

the light-filled gardens and grounds throughout the evening. 

Open 7-10pm 

August 17, 18, 20, 24, 25, 27, 31 

September 1, 3, 4*, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17 

Member: Adult $14, Youth $7 

Non-member: Adult $18, Youth $9. 

Call the ticketing office at 330.315.3287. 

For Tickets Visit: 

stanhywet.org/events/lightnights 

Presented by 

Musical performers 

Aug. 17 Tall Tales of Akron - folk 

Aug. 18 Zach Freilof - folk 

Aug. 20 Gage Brothers - folk 

Aug. 24 TBA 

Aug. 25 Kofi Boakye - jazz piano 

Aug. 27 Tuesday Musical - brass quartet 

Aug. 31 Human Nature - reggae band 

Sept. 1 Matt Dudack - solo steel pan 

Sept. 3 

Sept. 4 

Sept. 7 

Sept. 8 

Sept. 10 

Sept. 14 

Sept. 15 

Sept. 17 

Chris Carlton - blues/rock 

Tuesday Musical - brass quartet 

Wendy Barlow & Bob Bellamy - Harp & Dulcimer 

Shadeflex - reggae 

Theron Brown - jazz 

John Markovic - blues 

Gretchen Pleuss - folk 

Gage Brothers - folk 

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Fall IS 

Ohio Mart 

Ohio Mart Patron Program 

Become an Ohio Mart Patron and get unlimited access 

and other benefits: 

Bronze Contributor 

$60-$109 

• Preferred parking on all four days of Ohio Mart 

• Ohio Mart Tote Bag (new color this year!) 

Silver Contributor 

$110-$159 

• All of the above and, 

• Listing in the Auxiliary Board Newsletter 

• 2 Ohio Mart sweepstakes tickets 

• 2 Ohio Mart Combo tickets 

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Gold Contributor 

$160-and up 

• All of the above and, 

• Recognition as a Gold Contributor in the Welcome Tent 

• 4 Ohio Mart sweepstakes tickets 

• 4 Ohio Mart combo tickets 

Can’t participate, but would like to make a donation? 

Make your check payable to “AB-Stan Hywet” 

and mail to: 

AB, c/o Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens 

714 N. Portage Path 

Akron OH 44303

OCTOBER 5-8, 2017 

Mark your calendar for another 

spectacular Ohio Mart! 

Fall brings a crispness in the air, leaves crunching under foot, 

and pumpkin spice-flavored everything. And of course, it is also 

the season for Ohio Mart, Ohio’s premier artisan fall festival. The 

51st annual Ohio Mart takes place from October 5-8 organized by 

the Advisory Board as a fundraiser for the estate. 

There are 125 exhibitors at this year’s Ohio Mart, including 

23 new artists. Previous Gertrude Seiberling Award (best in show) 

winners who will be exhibiting include Sandy Miller of Sandy 

Miller Pottery, Susan Ramey of Ridgetop Pottery, Bruce Garrabrandt, 

Artist & Author and Mike Guyot of Streets Art. New artists 

include John Boyett of Canton Glass Works, Paul Fletcher of Paul 

Fletcher Fine Arts and Betty Boyd of Betty’s Bears and Vests. 

The fantastic exhibitors are the reason that so many spend a day 

(or more) at Ohio Mart, but guests quickly realize that Ohio Mart 

is so.much.more. There are beautiful handmade items in the Craft 

Shop, and beautiful dried floral arrangements (created from Great 

Garden flowers) for sale in the Carriage House Auditorium. 

Molly’s Boutique returns with exquisite fine fashion. Vintage 

Finds and Curious Goods is the place to find the unusual and the 

collectible, and Ex Libris sells gently used books. The Stan Hywet 

Needlework Guild hosts the Stitchers’ Fair of needlework supplies, 

kits and finished items in the Manor House driveway (“the 

Well”); they also hoste stitching activities for children on Friday 

and Saturday. 

Lunch in the Food Court, followed by a hot gingerbread cookie 

or perhaps a treat or three (!) from the Bakery Tent is a great 

way to relax between Ohio Mart activities. Or try your luck by 

purchasing some Sweepstakes Raffle tickets with fantastic prizes. 

The always popular “Inspiration in Bloom” floral show in the 

Manor House is back but with a twist: it’s being created solely 

by the Stan Hywet Flower Arrangers. This talented group of 30 

volunteers, experts in floral design. will create as many as a dozen 

extraordinary arrangements, inspired by the historic rooms and 

furnishings. 

“We’re going to do what we do best: beautiful arrangements of 

flowers in the traditional style throughout the Manor House. The 

displays will be themed for fall and we’ll use some of our favorite 

containers that have been in use since we were organized in 1972, 

notes volunteer Ann Towell, who manages this small but mighty 

group. See box on the history of the Stan Hywet Flower Arrangers. 

Inspiration in Bloom and a self-guided tour of the Manor 

House is included in the Combo Ticket. 

Mums for your fall décor may be purchased at Molly’s, which 

features a fabulous selection of fall and holiday items. 

Ohio Mart Tickets 

PRICES: $10 adult, $4 youth (ages 6-17), 

Children, 5 & under, free. 

Combo Ticket 

Includes Ohio Mart, Stitchery Showcase, Manor House self-guided 

tour and Inspiration in Bloom 

PRICES: $16 adult, $5 youth (ages 6-17), 

Children, 5 & under, free. 

Guests who have already purchased Ohio Mart tickets may pay $6 

adult, $3 youth at the Manor House front door to see the exhibit. 

Part of the self-guided Manor House tour, there is no charge to 

members to attend Inspiration in Bloom. 

Ohio Mart Sweepstakes 

THANK YOU to the companies below that have donated 

items of $250+ to the Sweepstakes raffle: 

• Conrad’s Tire Express & Total Car Care 

Certificate toward a set of tires ($500 value) 

• Hilton Akron/ Fairlawn 

Overnight stay and breakfast for 2 ($250 value) 

• Spread Eagle Tavern & Inn 

Overnight stay and breakfast for 2 ($250 value) 

• Tuesday Musical Association 

2017-2018 Season Subscription for 2 ($440 value) 

As of June 30, 2017 

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GIVING 

the Gift 

of Stan Hywet 

FOR THE HOLIDAYS 

Here’s some inspiration for your holiday gift giving 

this year. Share your favorite Stan Hywet experience or 

Seiberling family story, a peaceful view, or the opportunity 

for your friends, family, staff or colleagues to visit every day. 

Have a child or two on your list? Molly’s has an entire 

section of gifts, books and toys just right for your little ones. 

A lady with very particular taste? Maybe a piece of wearable 

art will suit her style. And there’s more. 

Browse ideas in our “catalog” below and then make your 

way to Molly’s Shop at the entrance to Stan Hywet. And 

remember, there is no admission to shop or dine. 

Membership 

Give every generation the 

chance to enjoy the estate as 

often as they like with a Stan Hywet 

Membership. Starting at $55, your choice includes 

an elegant, personalized greeting card that shares the news 

of your special gift. Visit stanhywet.org/membership or call the 

membership office at 330.315.3205. 

Tribute or Memorial Bench in the Gardens 

Honoring the life or commemorating the memory of a loved one 

or friend is beautifully remembered with a teak wood bench 

placed in a Stan Hywet garden or on the grounds. Contact the 

development office at 330.315.3248. 

Stan Hywet Hall & GardenS 

100th anniversary limited edition 

Photographs by Ian Adams and Barney Taxel Text by Steve Love, with a Foreword by John Seiberling 

Coffee Table Book 

Featuring the beauty of the Manor House 

and Gardens in images by Ian Adams 

and Barney Taxel, and text by Steve Love, 

this elegant hard cover coffee table book 

will thrill everyone who appreciates the 

history and uniqueness of Stan Hywet. 

The foreword, authored by grandson and 

Congressman John F. Seiberling (1918- 

2008), makes this volume a “must have” 

for every library or living room. $44.95. 

Logo Wear 

True aficionados like boasting of their 

love of Stan Hywet. Give them a chance 

to tell the world with a tee-shirt, cap, or 

piece of memorabilia. 

Children’s Gifts 

Plenty of space in Molly’s is 

devoted to toys, games, play 

clothes, and other items that 

kids will love, including a 

stuffed version of Joe, the 

St. Bernard. 

S T A N H Y W E T H A L L & G A R D E N S 

A New Beginning 

S T A N H Y W E T H A L L & G A R D E N S 

Growing up at Stan Hywet 

The Gardens of Stan Hywet (NEW) 

The Seiberling Family 

The Gate Lodge 

The Stories of Stan Hywet now include the first three volumes of 

what is slated to become a ten volume soft-cover series. They share 

little-known, behind-the-scenes stories with compelling images pulled 

straight from the archives. Gently priced at $15 each. 


Holiday Ornaments 

These special treasures will make 

any Christmas tree distinctive. 

Select from glass blown ornaments 

featuring Stan Hywet, or a variety 

of other styles from vintage to bling 

and everything in between. 

Distinctive Clothing 

Our very own Stan Hywet 

buyers look deep and wide for 

designer jackets, sweaters, 

accessories and other stylish 

items for the woman who 

appreciates the quality and 

distinction of boutique dressing.

Nov. 26 

Daytime: 

10am-4:30pm 

Deck The Hall: 

5-8pm 

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Dec. 3 

Daytime: 

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Dec. 10 

Daytime: 

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Dec. 24 

Estate closed 

Nov. 27 

Estate closed 

Dec. 4 

Estate closed 

Dec. 11 

No Daytime Tours 


5-8pm 

Dec. 18 

No Daytime Tours 


5-8pm 

Dec. 25 

Estate closed 

Nov. 28 

Daytime: 

10am-4:30pm 

No DTH Tours 

Dec. 5 

Daytime: 

1-4pm 

No DTH Tours 

Dec. 12 

Daytime: 

1-4pm 


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Daytime: 

1-4pm 


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Dec. 26 

Daytime: 

1-4pm 


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Nov. 29 

Daytime: 

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Dec. 6 

Daytime: 

1-4pm 

No DTH Tours 

Dec. 13 

Daytime: 

1-4pm 


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Daytime: 

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Dec. 27 

Daytime: 

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Nov. 30 

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Dec. 7 

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Dec. 14 

Daytime: 

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We change our December hours during 

Deck the Hall (DTH) so please save this 

page and use it to plan your visit. 

Dec. 21 

Daytime: 

1-4pm 


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Dec. 28 

Daytime: 

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Nov. 25 

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Dec. 9 

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Vintage 

Deck the Hall Décor Inspired by 

POSTCARDS 

Postcards from the Past is the theme for Deck the Hall in the 

Manor House this season. Thirteen florists and designers have TICKET PRICING 

been invited to decorate a space in the historic house using 

vintage Christmas cards or postcards as inspiration. The décor Weekend 

will be placed within the historic 1915 setting of each room, Friday-Saturday Nights 

layering elegant displays throughout. More than 20 rooms will 

be decorated and sixty trees ranging in size from 3 to 25 feet 

will be part of the displays. 

“This season, the rooms 

decorated for the holidays will 

remain intact and enhanced with 

Christmas decorations inspired by 

vintage postcards. We are delighted 

to be working with a community 

of local florists and designers,” 

notes Kim Sorboro, Collections 

Manager. The Music Room 

will feature traditional decor. 

Music groups will perform on the 

Minstrel’s Balcony overlooking the 

Great Hall so that the sounds of 

the season may be enjoyed throughout 

the house. 

Kevin Robison, of Designs by 

Robison is decorating Irene’s Room. 

He is making dozens of hand-made 

paper flowers out of Italian crepe paper. 

“When decorating for Deck the Hall, I 

like to create something that fits the era. 

Paper flowers became popular in the 19th 

century because they would last longer than fresh 

flowers,” notes Kevin. The flowers range in size 

from a 2-3 inch rose bud to a 10-12 inch flower, in 

elegant whites, creams and matte gold, offset with 

ribbons and Christmas greens. 

$22 adults (18+) 

$9 youth (6-17) 

Stan Hywet members 

$16, adults and $7, youth 

Value Nights 

Sunday-Thursday 

$18 adults (18+) 

$7 youth (6-17) 

Stan Hywet members 

$14 adults, $6 youth 

On all nights: Children 5 & under are free, and college students 

with valid ID qualify for the youth price. Groups of 10 or more may 

purchase tickets in advance and receive a discount. E-mail 

groupsales@stanhywet.org for information. 

Participating “Postcard” Florists 

in alphabetical order 

Countryside Florist: Sandy Apidone – Breakfast Room 

Designs by Morrison: Vaughn Morrison – Reception Room 

Designs by Robison: Kevin Robison – Irene’s Room 

Dietz Falls Florist: Linda Boardman – Dining Room 

Every Blooming Thing: Matthew Moore – West Porch 

Hudson Garden Club: Barbara Earnhardt, Fern MacMillan – Solarium 

Katherine’s Collections: Kellie Anderson – Library 

Kern’s Florist & Greenouse: Jennifer Lauer – Great Hall 

Pam’s Posies: Nathan Paternoster – Tower 

Savoir Faire: Winnie Leenaarts – Billiard Room 

Stan Hywet Flower Arrangers – Morning Room 

Stems Fleur: Scott Robertson – Music Room 

ADMIT ONE 

Non-refundable 

ADMIT ONE 

Non-refundable 

A Storybook 

A Storybook Chris 

Select nights 5-8pm 

November 25-27 

December 1-4, 8-23 

Select nights 5-8pm 


December 1-4, 8-23, 26-3 

Deck the Hall doors open at 

Deck the Hall doors open at 5pm 

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Deck the Hall 

There really isn’t a better place to create holiday memories 

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5-8pm 

25-27 

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Start your visit in the 

Courtyard 

The Estate will be illuminated with 

a total of one million holiday lights across 

the property. For the first time, the Great 

Garden and Birch Tree Allée will be fully 

illuminated, completely changing the look 

of the outdoor gardens. “The whole garden 

behind the Dazzle showfield will be awash 

in color. The lights will transition slowly 

and subtlely, changing color as guests stroll 

through the gardens,” notes Linda Conrad, 

President & Executive Director. 

Before visiting the decorated Manor 

House or the gardens, it’s a good idea 

to check in with Santa, who lights the 

Christmas tree at 5:30pm each evening 

(Gingerbread Man takes over after 

Christmas). Visit with Santa, and Rudolph 

the Red-Nosed Reindeer in Rudolph’s 

Corrall, a cozy space where children of all 

ages can share with Santa their Christmas 

wishes. 

The animated windows capture 

the imagination for many. The vintage 

Akron window features 1920s downtown 

Akron at dusk, and the second window 

features four bakers in perpetual motion, 

mixing ingredients, rolling dough, icing a 

gingerbread cake, and topping the cake 

with a cherry. 

Dazzle, Gingerbread Land 

and More 

Dazzle, the animated light show in the 

Great Garden features three holiday songs. 

After Dazzle, guests may enjoy a walk 

through Gingerbread Land - Playgarden all 

dressed up for the holidays. The Corbin 

Conservatory features a poinsettia tree, 

where a photo opp has become a holiday 

tradition for many. The Conservatory 

features Garden Under Glass (all gussied up 

for the holidays) and guests may also buy 

some of the most beautiful and colorful 

poinsettias around. 

Back in the Courtyard, the warming fire 

is the place to savor the evening with a cup 

of cocoa and a warm gingerbread cookie. 

Nearby, Molly’s Shop in the Carriage House 

will be bursting with holiday merchandise. 

It’s an especially great place to shop for 

unique gifts for those hard-to-buy-for 

family and friends. 

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An ICA conservationist painting the built-in furniture on the West Porch. Inset, Claire Curran with ICA uses dry-ice blasting to remove mineral 

deposits on the pewabic tile fountain. Right, the rebuilt steps leading up to the Tea Houses. 

RESTORATION 

In the Manor House and on the Historic Landscape 

The continued restoration of the estate, 

including interior spaces of the Manor House 

as well as the historic landscape remains a 

priority. 

In the Manor House, the Great Hall’s 

stunning red curtains recreated by Abbott’s 

Blinds & Designs were recently hung. 

Curtains for the doors will follow soon. 

Window curtains for the first and second 

floor north and south hallways are completed 

and also have been hung. 

The fireplace screen and three small 

tables in the Solarium are undergoing 

conservation at ICA. All were made by the 

David Zork Company and custom-made 

for this room. The silk “cloud collar,” that 

hangs over the fireplace is also at ICA for 

conservation. 

The Solarium furniture is being reupholstered 

on-site, with fabric based on 

the original 1915 design by Schumacher, 

which has been in business since 1889. “We 

worked with Schumacher’s archives to have 

comparable fabric reproduced,” notes Julie 

Frey, Director of Museum Services/Curator. 

Upholstery trim is being custom-made by 

Kravitz to match the original 1915 trim. 

Once both trim and fabric are received, 

the furniture in the Solarium will be reupholstered 

and re-installed by the end 

of the year. 

The Reinberger Foundation generously funded 

the restoration of the Solarium. 

The painted built-in furniture on the 

West Porch received conservation this past 

winter from ICA. New window sheers, based 

on the 1915 design have been installed. 

ARRC RECEIVES AWARD 

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and C.O.I. Stonework 

were honored last spring with a Celebration of 

Preservation Award from the Cleveland Restoration 

Society and the American Institute of Architects, 

Cleveland Chapter for the restoration of the 2,300 

foot historic Perimeter Stone Wall. Fifteen projects 

in Northeast Ohio received awards. Completed in 

2016, the wall was rebuilt over 18 months. A lead 

gift from the state of Ohio and funds from Stan Hywet’s 2nd Century Capital Campaign paid for the 

restoration. Zach Goebelt of C.O.I. Stonework and his team used the ancient authentic dry stone 

method to rebuild the wall which once again defines the Estate as it did in the early 20th century. 

Tile has been ordered for the Pewabic 

Fountain at the north end of the West Porch. 

The goal is to have the base installed and the 

fountain operating by late November. 

What will add a dramatic difference to 

the entire look of the West Porch are new 

cushions and pillows for the rush seating 

— missing for more than 50 years. Custommade 

fabric based on the original fabric 

discovered in the Manor House archives is in 

production. A reveal of the room is slated for 

the fall. 

The Lehner Family Foundation generously 

funded the restoration of the West Porch & 

Fountain. 

On the grounds, progress continues on 

the restoration and stabilization of the Tea 

Houses, the cliff face below, and the Hidden 

Aspect. More than 100 years of dirt and 

debris was removed from the cliff face in late 

spring and the area below the Tea Houses 

was rebuilt in two phases, before and after 

summer Shakespeare productions. The major 

cracks were cleaned out and filled with gravel 

for drainage as a way to protect the cliff face 

from future damage in the freeze/thaw cycle 

of winter. At the Hidden Aspect, the upper 

crennelation stones have been restored and 

tilted upright. This picnic pavilion with a 

view of the Cuyahoga Valley vista will open 

later this year. 

Following the wedding season in late 

autumn, the restoration of the Tea Houses 

will begin. The stone pavers and fountain 

will be removed to expose the concrete slab. 

After repairing and reinforcing the slab, it 

will be topped with another slab that slopes 

toward a new storm drainage system 

being installed. 

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Restored 

Glendale Bell 

Tower stands tall 

“We are excited about the 

opportunity to celebrate 

the restoration of the bell 

and belfry. The staff and 

board members at Akron 

Rural Cemetery (Glendale) 

are very pleased with the 

results of the restoration. 

ARRC, Inc. and Braun & 

Steidl Architects have done 

a tremendous job leading 

a team of highly skilled 

craftsman to complete this 

historic restoration,” 

says John V. Frank, 

President of Akron Rural 

Cemetery (Glendale). 

The restored Glendale Bell Tower in Glendale Cemetery was lifted into 

place and re-christened in a joyous and heartwarming ceremony on July 11. 

The Bell Tower was restored over the spring and early summer. ARRC, Inc., 

Stan Hywet’s for-profit subsidiary served as the construction manager on the 

restoration in collaboration with The Friends of Historic Glendale Cemetery. 

Local architectural firm Braun & Steidl Architects, Inc. developed the restoration 

plans for the project, which included the restoration of the Bell Tower’s heavy 

timber bell and roof support structure, the roof framing and roof, the platform at 

the top of the tower and the bell itself. The Bell Tower had fallen into disrepair 

after being vandalized decades ago and from age. 

“ARRC was very excited and 

honored to be part of the restoration 

of the bell tower. Glendale Cemetery 

is a historic treasure in Akron, and the 

final resting place of F.A. and Gertrude 

Seiberling. As an historic estate, we had 

a unique appreciation for the historical 

significance and the care needed for this 

project.” said Sean Joyce, President of 

ARRC, Inc. and Stan Hywet’s CFO. 

Originally designed by Akron 

architect Frank O. Weary, the Glendale 

Bell Tower is 64 feet tall and houses 

a 700 pound bell. It 

took three months to 

build the tower in 1883 

and was designed to 

complement the Civil 

War Memorial Chapel, 

which opened in 1876 

and was restored in 2003, 

also by Braun & Steidl 

Architects. The lower 

section of the tower – 

40 feet – is Peninsula 

stone with a rustic finish 

and was hand-cut by 

stone mason Alfred W. 

Barnes, who served as 

the general contractor. 

An 8-foot rustic frame work sits on the lower stone section, and a 14-foot tile 

roof sits on the rustic frame. The Bell Tower is adjacent to the cemetery’s main 

entrance and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places — along 

with the Memorial Chapel, Caretaker’s Lodge and Cemetery Office. 

In the early days, the cemetery caretaker pulled a rope in the Bell Tower 

at 6pm to signal it was closing for the day. It became a familiar sound to all in 

Akron. The bell was rung during every funeral procession of the late 1800s, 

providing the death knell. By the early 20th century, funeral customs had 

changed, and the bell was silent except for special commemorations, like the 

end of World War I. 

Bell ringing resumed in 1930 when an electrically operated bell system 

was installed. Decades ago, vandals stole the bell clapper and the Glendale 

Cemetery Bell Tower has remained silent ever since. Now that it has been 

restored, the Bell Tower may once again be used at funerals and other 

commemorative occasions. 

STANHYWET.ORG 13

October 12, 13, 20, 26, 27 

DEATH 

TAKES THE STAGE 

There’s a full moon on this still & chilly October night, but the Manor 

House staff is preparing for the event of year. As the Seiberlings are 

getting ready for the their charity event, they are called away to deal 

with an important business deal. The vaudeville performers are rehearsing 

backstage when a murder takes place in the Manor House. Who did it ... was 

it the gypsy, the ventriloquist, the singer, the dancer or a deceitful guest? 

Come and join the suspects to help figure out this whodunit! This interactive 

evening concludes with light refreshments and sweet treats in the 

auditorium where all will be revealed. 

This program is geared toward those ages 17 and older, and requires 

long periods of standing and walking up and down the stairs in the 

Manor House. 

STEPPING BACK IN TIME 

Stan 

with the 

Hywet Historic Players 

Since the 1950s, volunteerism 

has played a vital role in the 

establishment of Stan Hywet as a 

historical, cultural, and community 

icon. In 2016 alone, 597 active 

volunteers contributed over 53,000 

hours of service. Seven volunteer 

committees provide leadership 

and assistance in everything from 

garden maintenance and collection 

preservation to daily operations and 

special event coordination. This year 

a new committee, the Stan Hywet 

Historic Players, joined the ranks 

to provide ongoing educational, 

cultural, and entertaining firstperson 

interpretation for estate 

guests and the community at-large. 

The Historic Players are comprised 

of two subcommittees, History First 

Hand and Murder in the Mansion. 

“This new venture 

promises to bring 

innovative and 

heightened 

experiences for 

those involved. 

We invite anyone 

interested to join us 

as we explore 

history together.” 

Dan Seiberling, 

President of the 

Historic Players 

The History First Hand 

program features a troupe of 

volunteers portraying characters who have a connection to the 

Seiberling family and Stan Hywet, including business associates, friends, 

and domestic staff. 

New volunteers complete 

in-depth tour training before 

developing their character 

through research, costume 

design, and their own family 

stories and background. Venture 

to Stan Hywet on Vintage Days 

or during education programs 

in the fall and be transported 

back in time as the History First 

Hand characters act out life at 

the estate in the 1920s. 

Likewise, participants in the 

Murder in the Mansion program 

help develop and bring to life 

the annual October murdermystery 

play. Widely popular, 

this event almost always sells 

out for its six-night run. The 

story changes each year to reflect the season theme and a new plot 

twist. Volunteers in Murder in the Mansion adopt many roles from 

scriptwriters to actors, stage managers and designers. This year, they’ll 

be putting on their best dramatic acts and burlesque dress for the 

vaudeville themed show. 

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Stan Hywet 

President 

Linda Conrad 

Set to Retire 

The Stars Were 

Aligned for 

Midsummer 

Night’s Gala 

Honoring the 

season theme, Community 

– Not For Us Alone, 

Stan Hywet shared the 

historic estate with a 

sell-out crowd of 550 

guests as it hosted the 

22nd annual Gala, Starry, 

Starry Night. The event 

was chaired by Pam 

and Patrick O’Neill and 

generously presented 

by The Lehner Family 

Foundation and The J.M. 

Smucker Company. 

The celebration 

took place at the close 

of a midsummer day, 

Gala numbers 

550 

Guests 

$25,000 

Bidding for Dinner in the 

Dining Room 

$175,000 

Evening’s proceeds 

just as shadows began to dance on the distant hills,and 

a palette painted in blues were giving way to the first 

glimpse of twinkling stars. The evening evoked a sense of 

community and togetherness as guests socialized, dined 

on exquisite cuisine, and danced the night away. 

A highlight of the evening was an auction for 20 

guests to enjoy Dinner in the Dining Room, an exclusive 

experience hosted in the Dining Room of the Manor 

House. Guest auctioneer, Dave Lieberth did the honors. 

Bidding was brisk and tied a previous record, selling for 

$25,000. 

Stan Hywet is grateful for the support of the Gala 

chairs, corporate sponsors, table hosts, contributors, guests, 

and volunteers whose combined efforts help achieve 

over $175,000 in net proceeds to ensure the continued 

preservation of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. 

Long-time CFO Sean Joyce 

takes the helm 

Linda Conrad will step down 

from her role as President & 

Executive Director of Stan Hywet 

Hall & Gardens in October, and 

retire from the organization at the 

end of February 2018. Linda has 

led the organization since 2009. 

On behalf of the Board 

of Directors, Chairman Brian 

Cherkala confirmed that its 

succession and transition plan 

calls for Linda to continue in the 

top role until October 31 of this 

year, when she will transition to 

President, Executive Director 

Emeritus. At that time, Sean M. 

Joyce, CFO & VP of Operations 

for the past seven years, will be 

appointed to Interim President, 

Executive Director. 

“The Board is thankful to 

have had Linda’s leadership over 

the past eight years. Under 

her direction, the estate has 

experienced a dramatic 

transformation financially, 

strategically and culturally, and is 

well positioned to continue to 

prosper,” said Cherkala. 

“It’s been a true joy, honor and privilege to lead this 

wonderful organization and to steward its transformation to 

growth and sustainability,”said Linda. 

Sean has had a key role in the transformation and 

“Under her 

direction, the estate 

has experienced 

a dramatic 

transformation 

financially, 

strategically and 

culturally, and is 

well positioned 

to continue 

to prosper.” 

success of the estate. His 23-year career includes positions as 

the CFO of Goodwill Industries and Integrity Parking. A 

Leadership Akron graduate, Sean is also the Board Chair of 

Dancing Classrooms, Vice Chair of the University of Akron 

Finance Advisory Board, and was an Akron Chamber of 

Commerce 30 for the Future award recipient. 

STANHYWET.ORG 15

STEWARDSHIP: 

A Stan Hywet Hallmark 

As we celebrate our season theme, Community: Not for Us Alone, we remain 

focused on honoring the impact that your support – as a member, donor or 

volunteer – has not only on the Estate, but also our shared community. 

From the time we were founded as a 

non-profit organization 60 years ago, our 

community has played a critical role in 

helping us to execute the Seiberling 

family’s vision for Stan Hywet. We are 

proud to serve not only as the desired 

cultural and educational center the family 

envisioned, but also as an organization that 

preserves the architectural and historic 

integrity of the buildings, gardens and 

grounds that comprise the estate. 

This work could not be 

accomplished without your trust 

in our staff, board and volunteers, 

and your investment in 

our mission. You make 

it possible to keep the 

gardens and grounds 

beautiful, the historic 

buildings maintained, 

A special thank you to the many 

donors who supported Stan Hywet 

Hall & Gardens with a gift to the 

2017 Annual Fund in response to 

our Spring Appeal. Donors who 

contributed $250 or more (Museum 


Friends level) were entered into a 

special incentive drawing. 

We are pleased to announce 

that Steve Cox was selected as the 

winner. He will enjoy an elegant 

evening with five guests, including an 

and to create unique and impactful educational and 

experiential opportunities that leverage our vast 

archival, natural and professional resources to share 

the Seiberling legacy. 

We hope that as a practice, you take full advantage of the 

many opportunities we offer to engage you in every aspect 

of our work – whether by attending a season preview or 

membership event; staying informed through our eblasts and 

communications like this Stan Hywet Magazine and Inside 

Stan Hywet campaign newsletter; volunteering to help present 

our ever expanding programs to engage students and adults 

in unique educational and entertainment programs, and by 

introducing your families and friends to the many joys and 

pleasures inherent in visiting the estate. 

Stan Hywet is our National Historic Landmark. It is 

strong, thriving and well positioned to continue making an 

important contribution to our community long into the 

future. We are grateful for the role you play in helping 

to ensure our continuing resiliency and 

future sustainability. 

Incentive winner chosen from spring appeal donors 

exclusive dining experience at Portage 

Country Club and a special evening 

tour of the Manor House, culminating 

in a Music Room performance by 

an ensemble from the Tuesday 

Musical Association.

Thanks to our donors 

ANNUAL FUND 

2017 

Annual 

Fund 

donors 

of $250 

or more, 

January 1 

through 

June 1 

Akron Community Foundation 

Paul and Elizabeth Anacki 

Anonymous 

Eleanor R. and Richard M. Aron 

John and Karen Bader 

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bailey 

Bank of America Matching Gift Program 

Tom Barrett 

Jean-Anne Belfonti 

Betty V. and John M. Jacobson Foundation 

Mary E. Bezbatchenko 

Scott & Patsy Biddinger 

Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Brewster, III 

Rob Briggs 

Oscar F. Comstock 

Steven Cox 

Dan Crawford 

Anne S. Davis 

Matthew and Amy Dawley 

Bruce and Kathy DeBarr 

Jon A. Fiume 

Jim and Linda Francis 

Paul A. Frank, Jr. 

John and Lois Gerstenmaier 

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gibbs 

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 

Wilma Hardman 

Raymond and Debbie Hendricks 

John L. Hinds 

David M. Hunter 

Dr. Tom and Mary Ann Jackson 

Bruce and Bonnie Jentner 

Fred and Joanne Karm 

Larry and Diane Kelley 

Ray & Sherrie Kimberly 

Larry and Donna Klettlinger 

Tom and Ginny Knoll 

Dale and Peggy Koblenzer 

Pamela Kotsalieff 

James and Maureen Kovach 

The Lehner Family Foundation 

Lisle M. Buckingham Endowment Fund 

George M. Logan 

Dr. Larry and Mary Lohman 

John and Meg Matejkovic 

Phyllis and J. Samuel McClellan 

Lorraine and Bill McCue 

Mary D. Mercer 

Elizabeth and Harlan Peterjohn 

Guy and Renee Pipitone 

Raymond R. and Martha G. Wernig 

Foundation 

Bud and Susie Rogers 

Judy Ruehling 

Julia Sabin 

Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Cherie Shechter 

The Slanta-Murray Family Fund 

Carl and Barbara Smeller 

Duane and Paula Smith 

Steve and Barb Strayer 

Terry and Judy Swearingen 

Bert L. Szabo 

Ken and Chris Tabellion 

Theodore and Mary Eugenia Myer 

Ann M. Towell 

Mrs. John Tuccillo 

John Vander Kooi 

Deric and Susie Wallace 

STANHYWET.ORG 17

Professional educators and university students uncovered the story of Akron’s immigrant 

population over the past 100 years through informative lectures and engaging hands-on 

activities during the 2-day workshop. 

LIFE-LONG 

LEARNING 

at Stan Hywet 

Just because you don’t get around by big yellow bus anymore, doesn’t mean you can’t 

experience the joy of learning and discovery here on the Estate. Each season, Stan Hywet’s 

Education Department offers a variety of opportunities for adults to either earn continuing 

education credits, advance their knowledge, or simply explore a new hobby. 

In June, professional 

educators and university 

students from around the 

community participated in 

a two-day paid professional 

development workshop 

— where they uncovered 

the story of Akron’s 

immigrant population over 

the past 100 years, through 

informative lectures and 

engaging hands-on activities. 

Participants experienced historic Ellis 

Island physiological tests, uncovered old 

ethnic neighborhoods via census data, 

learned about modern day refugees and 

contemporary “vetting” processes, and went 

on a Historic Staff of Stan Hywet tour. They 

also explored a variety of historical thinking 

skills, then developed their own lesson 

“stems” utilizing a variety of local primary 

source documents. 

In late August, professionals from the 

A “primary source” is 

an artifact (photograph 

or piece of art) or 

firsthand account (a 

newspaper article or 

letter) that was created 

at the time of an event. 

Ohio Chapter of Landscape 

Architects will participate 

in an in-depth study of 

Stan Hywet’s garden and 

grounds design and modern 

restoration, led by Mark 

Gilles, Director of Historic 

Restoration. Stan Hywet 

continues to offer the same 

quality Holistic Health Tours 

(August 18 & 19; September 

15 & 16; October 13 & 14) 

for health professionals, but the price has been 

reduced for the three contact hour sessions to 

a more competitive $30, from $60. 

For the casual hobbyist, Stan Hywet 

offers one more “Gardening Guru” class 

this season. Learn how to keep 

tropical and cactus plants healthy 

during the cold weather months 

in Winterizing Your Tropical 

Plants on September 16. Before 

the snow flies, learn how to best 

capture those beautiful autumn colors at 

Stan Hywet on a Fall Photography Walk on 

October 28 with professional photographer 

Ian Adams. 

Whether it’s required or just for fun, 

why not choose Stan Hywet for your next 

learning adventure? It’s not 

a stuffy classroom, and 

it doesn’t require a 

yellow bus ride 

to get here! 

18 STANHYWET.ORG

AKRON PUBLIC 

SCHOOL FAMILIES 

Spend the Summer Enjoying Stan Hywet 

Stan Hywet Board Member Desiree Bolden of Akron 

Public Schools believes in sharing the Estate with the kids who 

participate in her Akron After School program. For the second 

summer, she took her mission to new heights, doubling the 

impact by directing a grant to support a Stan Hywet Summer 

Membership Pass for 1,900 

K-6 students from across the 

Akron community. A similar 

program was also funded by 

an APS designated grant last 

year, in support of the LeBron 

James Family Foundation’s “I 

Promise” Students. 

Student members are 

invited to share their free access 

with up to four friends, 

family members or parents, 

each time they visit the estate 

We are grateful to 

Desiree Bolden and 

Akron Public Schools for 

their generous financial 

gift that is allowing us to 

introduce Stan Hywet to 

this important new young 

audience; and in doing so, 

help advance our mission: 

Sharing Our Legacy to 

Enrich Lives. 

from June 1-September 30. In addition to welcoming a cohort 

of kids and families who may never have discovered Stan Hywet, 

the Summer Pass gives them the chance to enjoy the estate 

together. Two Sundays were set aside for an Adventure at 

the Mansion, a fun day to explore, enjoy special activities, 

music, lunch at the Sassy Dog cart, treats, and simply socializing. 

Overlapping with Vintage Days on July 9 and August 6, Adventure 

at the Mansion also gives these young members the thrill 

of seeing our History First Hand troupe interpret their 

roles as 1920s socialites and domestic staff, and to also 

experience Vintage Base Ball played in its signature 

gentlemen’s style. Musical entertainment is provided by 

KIDJAM! Radio and Fairlawn School of Music. 

STANHYWET.ORG 19

Calendar: Fall - Winter 2017 

DAYS & HOURS OF OPERATION 

April-November: 

Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm. Closed to the public on Mondays, except 

for Memorial Day and Labor Day. 

Closed Thanksgiving. Manor House tours begin at 11am. 

Last admission to the Estate: 4:30pm. 

Daytime Hours During the Deck the Hall Season Change 

from December 1 - 30. 

Beginning in December, the daytime hours of the estate are 1-4pm. On 

days when Deck the Hall is scheduled, the estate reopens at 5pm. Closed 

for Christmas Eve, Christmas. Stan Hywet closes for the season beginning 

December 31. 

Youth prices apply to children ages 6-17 years. 

Children 5 & under are free with an adult. Group rates are 25% off 

regular tour prices. 

DAILY TOUR OPTIONS 

Gate Lodge Only 

Daily, 10am-4:30pm. 

Ticket price: $6 non-members, members FREE. 

Gardens, Gate Lodge & Greenhouse 

Enjoy Stan Hywet’s historic gardens and grounds at your own pace on 

this self-guided tour. The tour includes all gardens, the Gate Lodge and 

the Corbin Conservatory. 

Daily, 11am-4:30pm. 

During December, tours of the estate are 1-4pm. 

$12 adults, $5 youth, members FREE. 

Self-Guided Manor House Tour 

The Self-Guided Manor House Tour is for visitors who 

would like to experience Stan Hywet Hall at their own pace. Admission 

includes self-guided Manor House tour with 

booklet, Gardens, the Gate Lodge and the Corbin Conservatory. 

Daily, 11am-4:30pm. In December, the last tour starts at 4pm. $15 

adults, $6 youth, members FREE. 

Guided Manor House Tours 

Includes the self-guided tour 

of the Grounds, Gate Lodge & 

Corbin Conservatory. 

Experience the Manor House 

through the eyes of a trained 

interpreter. Visit significant interior 

spaces including the Great Hall, 

the Music Room, the Plunge 

(indoor swimming pool) and 

the Master Bedroom. Admission 

includes Guided Manor House 

Tour, self-guided Garden Tour, Gate Lodge and Conservatory. The tour 

lasts about 1½ hours. 

On the hour from 11am-4pm. 

In December, the last tour starts at 3pm. Price: $19 adults, $8 youth. 

Members, 50% off the non-member price. 

SPECIALTY TOURS 

Grand Estate Tour 

Through September 30 

Offered Tues.- Sun. at 12:30pm 

The Grand Estate Tour includes a 

Guided Manor House Tour and a 

guided tour of the gardens, with a 

focus on historical landscape elements 

and information about Warren Manning 

and Ellen Biddle Shipman, the 

landscape designers who created the gardens. Please note 

that this is not a plant-identification tour. The tour lasts 

approximately 2½ hours. Ticket prices: $24 adult, $10 youth. Members: 

50% off the non-member price. 

Nooks & Crannies Manor House Tour 

Offered Tues.- Sun. at 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm 

In December, “Nooks & Crannies” is offered 

once per day at 1:30pm. 

Are you a museum junkie, inquisitive and always 

wanting more? Just itching to open that door 

that say’s “personnel only” or (just because 

you’re curious) walk down that extra hallway 

not taken by the tour guide? Then this tour is 

for you: a guided behind-the-ropes tour of the Manor House, the 

“Nooks” tour includes the former domestic and service areas, female 

domestic bedrooms and exhibition on the third floor, the Radio 

Room, the Fourth Floor Tower, museum storage areas and more. 

Admission includes Guided Nooks & Crannies Tour, Self-Guided 

Manor House Tour, Gardens, the Gate Lodge and the Corbin Conservatory. 

The Nooks & Crannies Tour lasts about 1-1/2 hours. Then 

you may enjoy the self-guide tours of the house and grounds at your 

own pace. 

Ticket price: $28 adult, 

$10 youth. Members: 50% off the 

non-member price. 

ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS, GROUPS, 

SCOUT PROGRAMS: 

Military Discount: 50% off the non-member price (offered daily) 

Senior Discount: 50% off the non-member price on Tuesdays only 

AAA Discount: $1 off the non-member price 

Scout Programs 

Stan Hywet offers a variety of educational programming geared 

toward Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. 

Groups of 10 or More 

Groups of ten guests or more will receive 

25% off of daily tour options and special 

events. 

For details on our scout programs or for 

assistance in planning your group tour, or 

to book a reservation, please contact Tom 

McKenzie tmckenzie@stanhywet.org for 

additional programming inform. 

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Akron’s 

BEST 

BACKYARD 

Now is a great time to visit Stan Hywet and enjoy its many 

kid-friendly and family-friendly activities in the gardens. 

Children 5 & under are free! If you’re a member, you 

may visit as often as you like, because self-guided tours are 

included in a Stan Hywet membership. 

Find more information on all of our 

activities at stanhywet.org. 

Butterflies of North America 

Presented by The J.M. Smucker Company 

Through Early September 

Located next to the Corbin Conservatory 

Experience nature’s beauty up-close through a series 

of interactive education opportunities for the whole 

family. Included in a gardens and grounds admission. 

AROUND THE GROUNDS 

Community: Not For Us Alone 

Gertrude and F.A. Seiberling helped to shape Akron, Ohio as gracious 

hosts, arts patrons, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs. Their imprint can 

be discovered in the histories of some of this area’s most enduring institutions 

and causes. Community – Not For Us Alone celebrates the Seiberling 

family’s involvement and lasting legacy in Akron, Ohio and beyond. 

Joe’s Adventure 

Pick up a copy of Joe’s Adventure at the front door of the Manor House 

and embark on an indoor adventure with the 

fun-loving St. Bernard. Complete the scavenger 

hunt and stop by Molly’s Shop to pick up your 

special prize. 

IRENE & VIRGINIA 

The Seiberling’s had two daughters. Nine years 

apart in age, Irene and Virginia enjoyed the same 

Walk the Hall and Story Cards 

New this season are Walk the Hall Guides to 

augment the new, refreshed Nooks & Crannies 

Tour. Also collect all 8 story cards that tie into 

this year’s theme: Community - Not For Us 

Alone. Cards may be collected by touring 

the Manor House, engaging with staff and 

by taking advantage of our geocaching and 

questing activities on the grounds. 

upbringing in Akron surrounded by four brothers and 

a large extended family. Virginia married John (Jack) 

Handy of Cleveland right after graduating from 

Westover School in Middlebury, Connecticut and 

the couple had six children in quick succession. Irene 

attended Dana Hall in Wellesley, Massachusetts followed 

by a travel school in Paris, France before returning to 

Akron to champion many local and national causes such 

as women’s suffrage, child hunger, and the American 

Red Cross. She did not marry until the age of 33 and 

confessed to her friends and family that she thought she 

never would. Irene wed Milton Harrison on 

December 25, 1923. The couple had three children. 

Both sisters settled in New York just outside of New 

York City and became reacquainted as adults. Though 

close, they had very different personalities. Irene was 

outspoken, loyal, quick tempered and passionate, while 

Virginia was artistic, (she enjoyed singing and painting 

like her mother) domestic and gentle. 

IRENE & VIRGINIA 

The Seiberling’s had two daughters. Nine years 

apart in age, Irene and Virginia enjoyed the same 

upbringing in Akron surrounded by four brothers and 

a large extended family. Virginia married John (Jack) 

Handy of Cleveland right after graduating from 

Westover School in Middlebury, Connecticut and 

the couple had six children in quick succession. Irene 

attended Dana Hall in Wellesley, Massachusetts followed 

by a travel school in Paris, France before returning to 

Akron to champion many local and national causes such 

as women’s suffrage, child hunger, and the American 

Red Cross. She did not marry until the age of 33 and 

confessed to her friends and family that she thought she 

never would. Irene wed Milton Harrison on 

December 25, 1923. The couple had three children. 

Both sisters settled in New York just outside of New 

York City and became reacquainted as adults. Though 

close, they had very different personalities. Irene was 

outspoken, loyal, quick tempered and passionate, while 

Virginia was artistic, (she enjoyed singing and painting 

like her mother) domestic and gentle. 

John L. Jr. 

(1920-2012) 

Virginia S. 

(1929-) 

Virginia S. 

(1929-) 

Sa ly Ann 

(1925-) 

John L. Jr. 

(1920-2012) 

714 North Portage Path 

Akron, Ohio 44303-1399 

330.836.5533 

stanhywet.org 


Akron, Ohio 44303-1399 

330.836.5533 

stanhywet.org 

Sa ly Ann 

(1925-) 

Gertrude Virginia 

Seiberling 

(1899-1972) 

Gertrude Virginia 

Seiberling 

(1899-1972) 

Edward A. 

(1922-) 

Anabel Joy 

(1930-2002) 

Anabel Joy 

(1930-2002) 

guide 

IRENE & 

VIRGINIA 

SEIBERLING 

Playgarden 

A popular destination for families, this interactive garden features six 

experiences inspired by characteristics of the Estate, including a 15 ft. 

Tudor Revival-style playhouse, a sundial-shaped fountain, musical 

features, archeological dig and more. Laughter and smiles are encouraged 

and expected! 

Gertrude F. 

(1928-) 

Edward A. 

(1922-) 

Family Trees 

Family Trees 

Irene Henrietta 

Seiberling 

(1890-1999) 

John Littlefield 

Handy 

(1892-1980) 

Irene Henrietta 

Seiberling 

(1890-1999) 

Milton 

Harrison 

(1889-1949) 

Gertrude F. 

(1928-) 

John Littlefield 

Handy 

(1892-1980) 

Sylvia P. 

(1931-) 

Marion O. 

(1925-) 

Sylvia P. 

(1931-) 

Marion O. 

(1925-) 

Milton 

Harrison 

(1889-1949) 

Robert F. 

(1930-2014) 

Robert F. 

(1930-2014) 

WALK THE HALL 

guide 

IRENE & 

VIRGINIA 

SEIBERLING 

WALK THE HALL 

Homes of Nature 

Through October 

Family experience opposite the Corbin Conservatory 

Built on a colossal scale, these interactive installations encourage guests 

to climb up, down and all arounds. Included in a gardens and grounds 

admission. 

Pollinator Garden 


NEW this year is the Pollinator Garden. Learn 

all about pollinator plants, host plants, and why 

bees are so important. 

Explorer Backpacks 

Visit Playgarden to check them out through October 

Filled with tools just right for an adventure. Geared for elementary school-age 

children, there are binoculars, bug collectors, and flora and fauna guides to 

enhance hikes around the estate. 

Questing 


Ask in admissions 

Stan Hywet has partnered with our friends at the Cuyahoga Valley National 

Park and The Ohio & Erie Canalway to create scavenger hunts called 

“Canalway Quests” where guests of all ages follow a series of clues to 

locate a hidden “treasure box.” 

Geocaching 


Ask in admissions 

Several hidden treasure boxes called “geocaches” may be found throughout 

the property by using a hand-held GPS unit or smart phone app. 

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LightNights 

September 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17 

7-10pm. Last admission at 10pm. Estate closes at 11pm. 

Tickets: $14 member adults, 

$7 member youth (ages 6-17) 

$18 nonmember adults, 

$9 nonmember youth (ages 6-17) 

Ages 5 and under, free 

You’ve got to see it to believe it! Enjoy the estate in a whole new way on a 

warm summer evening. See pages 4 & 5 for details. 

Please note that LightNights is an evening historic gardens and grounds 

experience. The Manor House will not be open for tours 

Sunday Serenity with Yoga 

on the West Terrace 

September 10 

10:30-11:30am 

$12 members; $16 nonmembers 

Enjoy a serene Sunday morning on the estate with 

instructors from Do Good Yoga and participate in all 

levels vinyasa flow yoga practice in the beauty of the 

West Terrace of the Manor House. After class, stroll 

to Molly’s Café to enjoy a complimentary morning 

mimosa or water to unwind with a walk through the 

gardens. Please register in advance online or by calling 330.315.3287. 

Registration includes yoga session, grounds admission and mimosa or 

water from Molly’s Café. Class will be moved to alternate location in case 

of inclement weather. 

Vintage Days 

September 10 

12noon – 4pm 

Living History in the Manor House 

1-3pm 

Vintage “Base Ball” on the Great Meadow 

Living History: Friends, business associates 

and staff members of the Seiberling family 

(portrayed by Stan Hywet’s History First Hand 

acting troupe) are eager to tell you about life in 

the 1920s on an American Country Estate. 

Vintage Base Ball: Be a “crank” (fan) at a 

game of vintage base ball (historically accurate 

spelling). Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and 

watch our resident team the Akron Black Stockings take on the competition. 

Huzzah! All tours are self-guided on Vintage Days. 

Molly’s Fall Boutique 

September 13 

6:30-10pm 

Carriage House Auditorium and Tent 

$50/person, tables of 10 

Molly’s Boutique is back! Guests will enjoy a fashion 

show, dinner, wine bar and of course, fabulous 

SHOPPING at Molly’s Boutique! Clothing and 

accessories will be for sale off the rack or by special 

order. Members will receive their Molly’s discount, plus 

an additional 10% off when they purchase $275 or 

more. It’s an evening of great fun, fashion, food, wine 

and special pricing. Molly’s Boutique features fashion from a wide selection 

of premium brands including: Lee Andersen, Insight, Damee, Ravel, Karine 

Sultan and more. To request an invitation, email jmcdowell@stanhywet.org 

or call 330.315.3286 

Holistic Health in a Home/House: 

Stan Hywet as Example Presented by Kristine 

M. Gill, RN, PhD 

September 15, 1:30-4:30 pm or 

September 16, 10am-1pm / Manor House 

Cost: $22, member; $30, non-member. (3.00 

Contact Hours available) 

This continuing education opportunity is approved 

by the Ohio Nurses Association and is 

intended for health care professionals to obtain 

CE credit. As a result of this interactive tour and 

targeted discussion led by Kristine M. Gill, RN, 

PhD, participants will increase their knowledge 

and skill in assessing a client’s home from a holistic health perspective. To 

pre-register, call the Stan Hywet Ticket office at 330.315.3287 or go online 

at stanhywet.org at least one week in advance. For more information 

regarding contact hours call Dr. Gill at 330.687.5393. 

Gardening Gurus: Winterizing Your Tropical Plants 

September 16, 1-2 pm 

Register by Sept. 9 

Reinberger Classroom 

Members: $10 

Non-Members: $13 (includes self-guided grounds admission) 

Learn the best tips and techniques to keep your tropical and cactus plants 

alive through our long Ohio winters, including watering, soils, insects and 

other related issues. Bring your questions to ask the gardening gurus. 

Call 330.315.3287 to register. 

Memories of C.W. Seiberling 

September 19 

6:30 pm, Social Hour; 7:00 pm, Program 

Carriage House Auditorium 

Free for members (only) but you must preregister 

at least one week in advance by calling 

330.315.3287 or online at stanhywet.org 

The Stan Hywet Gilde presents a program about 

C.W. Seiberling, F.A. Seiberling’s brother and 

business partner. C.W. grandchildren and friends 

will share stories and reminisce about C.W. 

Seiberling as a father, businessman, and 

community advocate. 

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Akron Marathon 

September 23 

Late open 

The Estate will open late at 1:30pm, following 

the Akron Marathon – the route goes 

through the Estate. Last admission at 

4:30pm, grounds remain open until 6pm. 

Self-guided tours only on this day. 

Migrating Monarchs- Butterfly Tag 

and Release Event 

Saturday, September 30, 10- 

11:00am To guarantee a butterfly 

for tagging, please register by 9/23 

Butterfly Habitat 

Member Adult $9, 

member Youth $6, 

Nonmember Adult $12, Nonmember 

Youth $9 (1 free adult with each child registration) 

Each autumn, millions of monarchs migrate 2,000 miles in search of a new 

home. Why do they do this? How do they survive the journey? Discover 

the answers to these questions then tag your very own monarch for 

release. You’ll also learn how to follow your butterfly online using the 

Monarch Watch website. Price includes one tag and one butterfly to 

release and a self-guided grounds tour. 

To pre-register, call the Stan Hywet Ticket office at 330.315.3287 

or online at stanhywet.org, at least one week in advance. 

October 

Ohio Mart 

October 5-8 / All Estate 

10am-5pm, Thurs.-Sat.; 10am-4pm on Sunday. 

Tickets: $10 adult, $4 youth (ages 6-17). 

Combo ticket: $16 for Ohio Mart + self-guided Manor House tour. 

Onsite parking is $5. Free off-site parking is available on Saturday & 

Sunday with complimentary shuttle. 

See pages 6-7 for details. 

Murder in the Mansion 

October 12, 13, 19 (sold out), 20, 26, 27 

6:45pm-9pm / Manor House 

$45 non-members, $36 members. 

Reservations required. 

Suspects! Motives! Mystery! It’s an 

incredible interactive evening experience 

taking place from 7-9pm on select 

evenings in October. Another murder 

has taken place in the Manor House. 

Who is the murderer? What was the 

motive? Come and join the suspects 

to help figure out this whodunit. This 

interactive evening concludes with light 

refreshments and sweet treats in the 

Manor House Auditorium where all will 

be revealed. This program is geared toward those ages 17 and older, and 

requires long periods of standing and walking up and down the stairs in 

the Manor House. See pages 14 for details. 

Holistic Health in a Home/House: 

Stan Hywet as Example Presented by Kristine M. Gill, RN, PhD 

October 13, 1:30-4:30 pm or October 14, 10am-1pm 

See Sept. 15 listing for details. 

Fall Photography Walk with Ian Adams 

October 28, 2017, 2-4 pm 

Register by October 21 

Members: $25 Non-Members: $34 

Meet in the Carriage House Courtyard 

Join Ohio landscape photographer, 

writer and educator Ian Adams for 

a photography walk in the gardens at 

Stan Hywet during the peak of fall color. 

Bring your iPhone, Android phone or 

digital camera. Mr. Adams will provide 

tips on garden and fall color photography 

as well as coaching for each participant. Participants will also be given an 

opportunity to purchase Ian’s new eBook, iPhone Landscape and Nature 

Photography, at half off the cover price. Limit 25 participants. Register by 

10/21 at 330.315.3287 or online at stanhywet.org. 

Member Appreciation Days 

October 26-30 

Molly’s Shop 

Molly’s will be bursting with wonderful gifts and Christmas décor, and to 

get the holiday started, members receive 25% discount* on merchandise 

in the shop. Members may bring one guest to share in a membership visit 

and savings. 

*Not to be combined with other discounts. 

November/December 

Origins of Christmas Carols 

Presented by Christopher Kenney, 

Director of Education, McKinley Museum 

November 7 at 7pm in the Manor House Music 

Room 

Space is limited. Free for members (only) but 

you must pre-register by 10/31 by calling 

330.315.3287 or online at stanhywet.org 

Join the Stan Hywet Gilde, Stan 

Hywet’s volunteer group of Manor House interpreters 

in a fun evening right as the holiday season 

is getting started. Learn where your favorite 

Christmas carols come from, as 

well as the origins of popular 

holiday songs. 

Veterans Day 

November 11 

10 am-4:30 pm / All Estate 

Stan Hywet honors all veterans and military personnel with complimentary 

admission to the Estate. Please present a military or veteran’s ID. All tours 

are self-guided on Veterans Day. 

Closed for Deck the Hall Decorating 


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Needlework Guild Public Workshop 

November 14, 9:30am - 3:30pm 

Carriage House Auditorium 

Tickets: $39 + $11, lunch (optional). 

Register by Oct. 3 at stanhywetneedleworkguild.org 

Nationally known needlepoint teacher Nancy Cucci will teach the “Mini- 

Embellishment Scissors Fob.” This basic-to-intermediate level project is 

stitched and beaded on black, iridescent 18-count canvas. The $39 fee 

includes the kit with materials and instructions including the twisted cord 

and tassel. For more information, supplies to bring and to register, email 

minnsma@gmail.com 

Deck the Hall: Postcards from the Past 

November 24-26, 30, December 1-3, 7-23, 26-30 

5-8pm / All Estate 

Value ticket nights (Sun.-Thurs.) 

$18 non-member adult, $14/member adult; 

$7 non- member youth, $6/member youth 

Standard ticket nights (Friday and Saturday): 

$22 adults (18+), $9 youth. 

members: $16 adults, $7 youth. 

Children 5 & under are free. 

College students with valid student ID pay the youth price. 

Enjoy a memorable evening during the holidays. The estate is decorated 

with one million lights, and the Manor House décor is inspired by vintage 

postcards. Visit with Santa and animated Rudolf in Rudolf’s Corral. Enjoy 

Dazzle, Gingerbread Land and more. Details on pages 10-11. 

Evening of 

Holiday Magic 

December 1, 8, and 15 

Time: 5 pm-9 pm 

Manor House 

$75.95 and $79.95 

Reservations are required. 

Celebrate the Christmas 

holidays in grand style with 

an exceptional night at an 

Evening of Holiday Magic 

at Stan Hywet. The evening 

includes a buffet dinner, drinks 

and Deck the Hall tour. Tickets 

may be purchased beginning 

September 1. For more 

information, call 330.315.3210 

or email magic@stanhywet.org 

See inside front cover for more information. 

Holiday Tea/Centerpiece Workshop 

December 9 

11am - 1pm/Carriage House Auditorium 

$80 members/$100 non-members 

(reservations required) 

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the 

holiday season to enjoy our annual holiday tea. 

Each guest will create a holiday centerpiece with 

fresh greens and seasonal decor, with guidance 

from designer and florist Scott Robertson of 

Stems Fleur. After the workshop, enjoy a tea 

luncheon in the Manor House, and self-guided 

tour of the decorated rooms inspired by 

“Postcards from the Past.” 

Registration includes all workshop 

materials (please bring your own 

gardening gloves) as well as sweets, 

tea, and savory tea sandwiches. 

STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS 

VINTAGE FINDS AND CURIOUS GOODS 

Stan Hywet’s sale of one-of-a-kind collectibles 

during Ohio Mart, October 5-8. 

Here’s where YOU can help: as you clean out closets and consider 

donating your decorative vintage items, textiles, gently used or antique 

furniture to this unique sale at Stan Hywet. If you have items that you 

would like to donate, please send a photo and description of the item to 

vintage@stanhywet.org. 

You can also mail the information to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Attn: 

Vintage. We’ll determine whether your items fit our sale and get in touch 

with you. Donations are tax-deductible and proceeds from the sale benefit 

the Estate. Donations must be received by September 1. 

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RENTING HISTORY 

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CALL FOR INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR SPACE TODAY 

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Molly's Shop & Café 

Molly’s is open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday until Nov. 30. 

December hours follow Deck the Hall schedule. See Page 9 for details. 

After shopping for Christmas keepsakes and merchandise, 

take a break for lunch or a refreshment in Molly’s Café. 

Remember, there is no 

admission to shop or dine. 

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