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SUMMARY:Summer Gardens & Recreation Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Summer Gardens & Recreation Guided Tour\nJoin us outdoors and experience Ford House through the landscapes that shaped daily life on the estate during the Summer Gardens & Recreation Guided Tour.\nThis 50-minute guided walking tour invites guests to explore the gardens and outdoor spaces Eleanor and Edsel Ford cherished most. Led by a knowledgeable guide, the tour highlights Eleanor Ford’s Rose Garden, the Formal Garden, the Recreation Building, and other key areas designed for leisure, reflection, and connection to nature.\nAs you move through the estate, your guide will share the stories behind the original landscape vision, including the collaboration between architect Albert Kahn and pioneering landscape designer Jens Jensen. Learn how design, plantings, and placement were carefully considered to create outdoor spaces that felt both refined and restorative.\nFrom sunken rose beds and formal garden paths to shoreline terraces and meadow views, each stop reveals how the Ford family embraced outdoor recreation and seasonal living. Together, these spaces tell a story of thoughtful design and the rhythms of life along Lake St. Clair.\nPlease note: This is a moderate walking tour that takes place over gravel, grass, and uneven terrain. It is not recommended for guests with mobility challenges. Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.\nCapacity for the Summer Gardens & Recreation Guided Tour is limited, and advance reservations are strongly recommended. Your ticket includes full Grounds Admission for the day.\nAfter your tour, you are welcome to continue your visit by exploring the grounds at your own pace, visiting exhibitions in the Visitor Center, enjoying a meal at The Continental restaurant, or browsing local gifts and keepsakes in The Shop at Ford House.\nReserve your place and experience Ford House’s gardens as Eleanor and Edsel Ford envisioned them, thoughtfully designed, deeply connected to nature, and always changing with the season.\nMuseums for All and Military Visitors\nYou may purchase tickets at our Visitor Center’s Admission Desk. A valid ID is required. To place tickets on hold, please call us at 313-884-4222.\nNext Occurrences\n\n\nJul 02, 2026\n\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n\nJul 03, 2026\n\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n\nJul 04, 2026\n\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n\nJul 05, 2026\n\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n\nJul 07, 2026\n\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n\nJul 08, 2026\n\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n\nJul 09, 2026\n\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n\n
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