The Welsh word Taliesin translated means "shining brow." This refers to the house being built into the brow of the hillside instead of on top of the hill. Wright is of course known for his "organic architecture" although both my father and I felt that his definition seemed somewhat fluid and open to his own interpretation. Taliesin is an architectural lab where he experimented over the years. In fact, it continues to change as it is still an active school for about 30 apprentices. Taliesin has a long and infamous history that goes beyond this simple journal entry. I don't have a recommendation on a book about Taliesin although there are several available. If you know of a good one please send me your recommendation. Taliesin is well covered in a biography of Frank Lloyd Wright by Meryl Secrest that I enjoyed.

The Welsh word Taliesin translated means "shining brow." This refers to the house being built into the brow of the hillside instead of on top of the hill. Wright is of course known for his "organic architecture" although both my father and I felt that his definition seemed somewhat fluid and open to his own interpretation. Taliesin is an architectural lab where he experimented over the years. In fact, it continues to change as it is still an active school for about 30 apprentices. Taliesin has a long and infamous history that goes beyond this simple journal entry. I don't have a recommendation on a book about Taliesin although there are several available. If you know of a good one please send me your recommendation. Taliesin is well covered in a biography of Frank Lloyd Wright by Meryl Secrest that I enjoyed.

Frank Lloyd Wright's eastern estate is located about an hour's drive Northwest of Madison. There is a western estate located in Scottsdale, Arizona so this Taliesin is referred to as Taliesin East. The estate is maintained by the Taliesin Preservation Commission and I would like to thank the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation for permission to post photographs of the buildings. Alas, photographs of the interior are not permitted so you have an excuse to tour the estate for yourself. See below for some official wording required by the FLW Foundation.

A great father/son visit to a wonderful gift from the great American architect.

This hill on which Taliesin now stands as "brow" was one of my favorite places when as a boy looking for pasque flowers I went there in March sun while snow still streaked the hillsides. Frank Lloyd Wright, An Autobiography

I had the pleasure of visiting Taliesin with my father on our "Frank Lloyd Wright tour" of Madison, Wisconsin and the surrounding area. This was a birthday present for both of us and it was an excellent trip with Taliesin being the high point (well, excluding the dinner at Denny's....)

Frank Lloyd Wright's eastern estate is located about an hour's drive Northwest of Madison. There is a western estate located in Scottsdale, Arizona so this Taliesin is referred to as Taliesin East. The estate is maintained by the Taliesin Preservation Commission and I would like to thank the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation for permission? to post photographs of the buildings. Alas, photographs of the interior are not permitted so you have an excuse to tour the estate for yourself. See below for some official wording required by the FLW Foundation.

We started early on Tuesday morning arriving with enough time to drive through Spring Green before the estate tour started at 8:30 at the Visitor's Center. There were about 15 of us on the four-hour tour. A shuttle bus ride started the adventure at the Unity Chapel and the Hillside Home School. We then hiked to see Romeo and Juliet Windmill, Tan-y-deri House, Midway Farm, and then finally on to Taliesin.

The Welsh word Taliesin translated means "shining brow." This refers to the house being built into the brow of the hillside instead of on top of the hill. Wright is of course known for his "organic architecture" although both my father and I felt that his definition seemed somewhat fluid and open to his own interpretation. Taliesin is an architectural lab where he experimented over the years. In fact, it continues to change as it is still an active school for about 30 apprentices. Taliesin has a long and infamous history that goes beyond this simple journal entry. I don't have a recommendation on a book about Taliesin although there are several available. If you know of a good one please send me your recommendation?. Taliesin is well covered in a biography of Frank Lloyd Wright by Meryl Secrest that I enjoyed.

Although you can see the main house from much of the estate, you don't get the full view until you hike past the Midway Farm on the entry road. The "birdwalk" can be seen on the right side of the house. The living room is on the right side and the guest room and master bedroom are located on the left side of this view. We hiked up the hill on the left side and refreshments on the terrace outside the master bedroom. You can see several more photographs of the house exterior.

The countryside around Taliesin is beautiful and a visit is required to do it justice.

Some more pictures including the "Flower in the Crannied Wall" can be found here

The refreshments after the walk around the estate were welcome.
Ah, this is the life at a country estate!

The Tea Circle Oak page.

A great father/son visit to a wonderful gift from the great American architect.

Permissions Information

All of the models, drawings, designs and works of Frank Lloyd Wright and Taliesin Architects seen at Taliesin are the exclusive property of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Taliesin Architects and may not be photographed, reproduced, copied or duplicated without the express written consent of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Use with permission from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Scottsdale, AZ.

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