Wisconsin's Weird "Infinity Room" Explained | The House on the Rock
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The House on the Rock, nestled in the scenic hills of Wisconsin, boasts a rich history dating back to the 1940s when Alex Jordan Jr. began constructing the extraordinary structure atop Deer Shelter Rock. Originally envisioned as a retreat showcasing Jordan's eclectic collections and architectural whimsy, the House on the Rock has since evolved into a beloved tourist attraction. Its labyrinthine corridors lead visitors through a mesmerizing maze of themed rooms, filled with an astonishing array of artifacts, antiques, and curiosities from around the world. Over the years, the House on the Rock has grown in both size and renown, captivating generations of visitors with its unparalleled blend of imagination, creativity, and eccentricity.
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I've been to the House on the Rock. The best way I can describe it is that it's as if you were walking through a real-life cartoon. It's equal parts beautiful, creepy, arcane and mesmerizing all at the same time. If you're ever in the Spring Green/Dodgeville area of Wisconsin you owe it to yourself to stop and take a tour!
I came here to read something like this. I'll never get there to see it but hope come comments and this video helps the place
Yes this is true I've been to see it
It's about an hour drive outside Madison. Easily worth a trip!
House on the Rock is by far one of my favorite places to visit. Each time I see something new. I can’t recommend it enough!!
Duly noted as a native of WI I'm flabbergasted how I nvr heard of this...I ADORE tha strangely beautiful things in life so if ye got any other recommendations in WI that's strangely beautiful like such it would be much obliged
From Wisconsin and from a big family of 7 kids with 2 parents. When i was little this place was so magical. I have gone few times in my adult years showing others it. So excited for my daughter to get older to share this place with her. Such a great place and takes hours to get through. Great video to shine light on such a odd place
When do you think she'll be ready to go? I have 2 small children and want to go so badly for myself. 😂
Weird.....this is the second video about The House on the Rock I've watched today. Adam the Woo was just there on 4/13. What are the chances? As a native of Wisconsin, I can assure everyone this place is absolutely amazing! I love your videos, Ryan! You share so much history and information, while still being entertaining. Well done, Sir! 😊
I watched Adam’s video too. Pretty cool place. 👍👍
Never in my life did I think I would've found some people who watch The Woo, glad to know he still goes to cool places
Ive had a few instances of multiple creators i watch releasing videos on the same subject either on the same day or within a few days of eachother.. its kinda weird really .
I’m taking my family on vacation to Wisconsin next summer, we’ve never been. This place is on my list of things to do!
I visited the house 2 years ago and spent 3 hours. It was absolutely amazing and fascinating. Spent time just listening to the music. This is must visit on a road trip
As a Wisconsin native, I've been here only once... but it left an indelible impression. After 2 decades, my mind still wanders back to the experience. I was there for 6 hours... and still didn't see everything! One day I'll go back... strongly recommend. A little 420 enhances the surrealness... You'll also encounter people from all over the world there, speaking in an array of languages.
The infinity room was much more impressive to me as a kid than as an adult. The Carousel is a true wonder though, and the "House on the Rock" is more a museum of curiosities than architectural exhibit. It's truly worth the time if you want to spend a day seeing something you won't see anywhere else in the world.
Were you able to walk out on it when you were a child or was it banned by that point? Cause being able to walk out in it is a different experience. Than it is now that its blocked off.
Found it fascinating because of the way it was suspended along with the infinity aspect was just terrifying and cool.
I think it was more impactful as a kid because our imagination of being able to delve into what if it really is infinite is easier. The ability to pretend is deeper.
@@restinwalken yeah, I remember being able to walk out almost to the end. It was pretty cool.
I went with my family when I was a child. It shaped my perspective and now I am an artist.
Thank you Alex Jordan.
I visited the House on a Rock 25 yrs ago, as part of a motorcycle trip, sampling roadside attractions. The quirky experience had a lasting impression, to be sure! I’ve had many experiences in my life, but I continue to occasionally tell the story to this day! No verbal description can possibly do it justice. Words cannot truly prepare one for the true extent of the bizarrely incongruous collection of stuff. It really DOES take 3-4 hours just to get from one end to the other! It goes on forever! I am overdue for a refresher tour!
House on the Rock has been one of the coolest places we've been. I'd suggest anyone to go there at least once. it's amazing
"Might be one of the weirdest things in Wisconsin"
As a southern Wisconsin resident, our population probably has that beat.
Duly noted as a native of WI I'm flabbergasted how I nvr heard of this...I ADORE tha strangely beautiful things in life so if ye got any other recommendations in WI that's strangely beautiful like such it would be much obliged
I've been there twice and the infinity room is scary to be in because of the movement of the structure. I couldn't stay there for long! Still was an incredible place to see!
This is one of my favorite places. I've been there countless times since I was a kid and it never gets old. I moved away from Wisconsin over 20 years ago but every time I go back I make sure to visit.
I’ve been there. It is fantastic. Highly recommend visiting it.
Duly noted as a native of WI I'm flabbergasted how I nvr heard of this...I ADORE tha strangely beautiful things in life so if ye got any other recommendations in WI that's strangely beautiful like such it would be much obliged
We went there in the dead of winter but will go back in the summer when the beautiful gardens are in bloom. This site is a must for your bucket list! Great video. Thanks.
Summer is definitely when it’s most popular! Stay in Wisconsin Dells & make a day trip to the house. The water parks in the Dells & all the shows are wonderful. A visit to House on the Rock is perfect for when you need a break from the summer sun and noisy, crowded, parks.
There is nothing else like it. It is astonishing, garish, bizarre, and awe-inspiring. There is nothing tasteful or restrained about it. It is a testament to the aesthetic that if 1 glass paperweight is lovely then 1000 of them would be 1000 times as lovely. It has a disparate series of unrelated collections - everything from antique music boxes to doll houses to moonshine liquor jugs with faces and odd slogans to giant electrical components. The juxtapositions are jarring. The last time I was there you finish a tour of charming doll houses and run into a grotesque statue of the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse.. It has to be seen to believed.
It's good to know that Dr. Evermore had a hand in creating the organ room. Now that would make a good video about the great doctor, and his contribution to Wisconsin history.
I’ve lived in Wisconsin my whole life and finally made it to this magical place recently. It was amazing!
I too was 14 when I visited with my aunt and uncle in June 1989. I was visiting them for two weeks in Chicago and for five or so days of it, we had a road trip hitting many places, this being one of them. This video brought back memories like I was there yesterday.
I enjoyed visiting the house on the rock and will go back again. Theres so much to see (lots of detail), you just can't see everything in one day if you take your time and not rush through.
This was an excellent brief summation of this unbelievable national treasure.
I've been there twice. Excellent place to visit. I promise you won't be disappointed. Go in the cooler parts of the year. And be ready to walk. And do the whole tour. His collections and the house. Well worth it.
Thanks for the tips!
Duly noted as a native of WI I'm flabbergasted how I nvr heard of this...I ADORE tha strangely beautiful things in life so if ye got any other recommendations in WI that's strangely beautiful like such it would be much obliged
Thanks Ryan! I Never knew of this place. I appreciate you sharing this story! 💙🙏🏼
My pleasure!!
This place is truly magical! Ive beem there a half dozen times in my life and unfortunately i can say that each time i go it seems like the collections are starting to really show their age and eventually itll be gone!
I was there about a year ago and spent most of a day there. Loved it.
Wisconsin offers a vast amount of things to see and do, like HOUSE ON THE ROCK, LITTLE NORWAY, CAVE OF THE BLUE MOUNDS, JOHNSON WAX COMPANY, WISCONSIN DELL'S, MADISON'S CONVENTION CENTER, AND MY FAVORITE.. TALIESIN IN SPRING GREEN WISCONSIN. and many other amazing ADVENTURES...
every state offers you history of such WONDERFUL creations of art and achievements that has changed the way you think about yourself and the WORLD.....
Duly noted as a native of WI I'm flabbergasted how I nvr heard of this...I ADORE tha strangely beautiful things in life so if ye got any other recommendations in WI that's strangely beautiful like such it would be much obliged
I had never heard of this. Thank you!!
I've been here twice and I honestly love it. Its a place that you should visit many times because there is a lot you can miss just because of how much there is to see. I also feel like the design of the place itself is so incredible. Its very intricate and you can tell each piece was meticulously made to look exactly as it does.
It’s a neat and inspiring place to visit, I visited many times as a kid. Loved it
one of literal favorite places on earth. i hope they're able to continue to keep it open for a long time❤
House on the Rock is right around where I grew up! As a kid, I had no idea how odd and famous it was. It's a great sightseeing place for those who love antiques or vintage stuff!
Adam The Woo visited the place last week. I have it on my bucket list!
Love this place! Always notice something new every time I go.
I have been here only once despite spending 13 summers, while growing up, in Spring Green, enjoying the Wisconsin River valley just a few miles away at Bob's Riverside Camprgound. I still see billboards for The House on The Rock in Rock County, Wisconsin today. I want to take my kids to this someday, when they are old enough to appreciate it more.
The "haunted house" description is accurate! The decor in the various rooms are completely different from one another and chaotic. Although the exhibit attracts visitors it is in financial distress!
The American Gods series has an epic event centered around this place. Fitting as well.
We've driven by it countless times on our way up to the dells.. I've always wanted to check it out. I might have to make it a mandatory stop this year!
@Eyore82 make sure you give yourself a whole day to explore it if you do. I can't recommend this place enough, it's just so out there as an attraction, but people can't comprehend the sheer scale of architecture, stuff, and art contained there. There's nothing like it. It's called House on the Rock, but the subterranean basement full of historical artifacts, oddities, and curiosities is what goes on for a while.
I went there 30-odd years ago, and someday I will go back! It fascinated me.
If you want to do another video on another cool house in Wisconsin, the Octagon House is one of my favorites. I am partial since I grew up with it as a neighbor, but as a history buff it’s fascinating, especially considering what’s tucked in the backyard.
Thank you for this video! I love your channel💯
I respectfully disagree that one visit is enough. I've been there myself, and each time I discovered something new, something I overlooked before. It's enchanting each time, but I don't go very often, maybe 3 or 4 times in my entire life, and usually it's to introduce someone new to the area to something out of the ordinary. The first time i went was as a kid, and my dad told me everything for the house was carried up on the guy's back, and I thought he meant all in one trip. After learning the truth, I wasn't as impressed with it, and my dad had a good laugh at how hard I was to please. Regardless, the gift shop book about the house was one of my favorite childhood books for picture gazing.
Love House on the Rock!! Been there multiple times... My boys loved the infinity room & window over the valley.
I've been there a couple of times, the last time was 20 years ago. It's close enough to the tourist hell of the Wisconsin Dells for a day trip. (Now Ryan, there's a video for you to do. The Wisconsin Dells.)
I've only gone into the house. It's not really a house as a place to live. Maybe a portion of it, but it's too disorganized and spread out. It's the Disney World of houses, where each room/area has it's own theme. Much of it is just creepy.
If you ever wanted to see what a house would look like if the designer was on a particular hallucinogenic drug, this would be the place, lol.
Oh, and I have a thing about heights. Had to have a friend walk the infinity room to get video... 😁
Been wanting to go see this place for several years. It reminds be of a merge between Ripleys and COSI, two of my favorite places as a kid, and to take my kids when they were young. I've met a few eccentric folks who collected things, they had very interesting stuff, some had great stories to go along with said items. Even if I wasn't into their specific niche, I appreciate their collections, their knowledge, and decication. As a former Inspector, fraud prevention and quality assurence, I've had the opporotunity to privately view some really awesome stuff, mostly auto related.
You should absolutely do it. There's nothing like it. Just make sure you give yourself the entire day to explore it.
Did not know this was so close in WI!
Visited there yrs ago when living in WI.
Interesting day out.
I've been there on three separate occasions. Most recently was summer of last year. Just before the tour begins, there's a very small museum called the Alex Jordan Center, with plaques containing various facts and stories about his life. I remember a few things from the place. Regarding about the five minute mark in this video, Alex had known about Deer Shelter Rock for a long time. He would have picnics near there as often as he could, because of how fascinating he found the Rock to be. The original owner of the land with the Rock was a farmer, and Alex bought the land when the farmer died. I seem to recall that the Rock was well known by Native Americans from the area too. It was a guaranteed place they could build a fire beneath, regardless of weather conditions. Hence the "shelter" in Deer Shelter Rock.
This place is just downright creepy. The stuff nightmares are made of. Given my background in engineering and carpentry, as well as having traces of OCD, all the crooked lines are equally just as disturbing. Nothing seems plumb, level or square.
Not sure anything built in Wisconsin has ever been plumb, level, or square 😂
I absolutely agree. Not to mention if I lived there, I'd need a map of my own house, lol.
@@Chaotic_Pixie 🤔
I've been to the House on the Rock twice. During one of those trips I took a friend of mine from India. The place is totally outrageous and glorious at the same time. Anyone who goes should plan to spend the entire day. It is so much fun and well worth the 3 hour ride it took to get there.
I grew up an hour from House on the Rock. Very cool to see you do a video on this!
Very cool!
I love this place, might just go walk through again this weekend.
It is definitely strange and fascinating. There’s so much to see and even though I’ve been there twice before I’m sure I’ve not seen everything and will discover something new.
This is the thing...one visit is NOT sufficient. You can go there a thousand times and see something new every time, because you WILL miss something--because there IS SO MUCH.
I've lived in WI my whole life, and didn't get out to House on the Rock till a few years ago, It is one of my favorite places now, and I try to go at LEAST once a year. The Carousel never ceases to amaze. The discordant music from the organs and...UGH it's just pure magic.
Not to mention the drive through backroads in Spring Green are amazing. If you have opportunity to get to House on the Rock, DO. It's fantastical.
I can't fully explain this place. My friend's goal who brought me there was to watch me mentally crack. She admits she enjoys watching every crack in this place. Don't let the homes and gardens fool you, they're a small percentage of what is housed in this place. Yes the house is kinda cool and old schooly, but everything else hiding behind the scenes is just ludicrous!. Go back to the image at 0:09 and all those warehouses are part of the experience. Beyond the house is just vast amounts of STUFF. Each warehouse is a different theme and it just keeps getting crazier and crazier. After a certain point my brain was just like, "what is all this!?!??! He's just a gigantic hoarder!". I recall one place that had the same set of tea pots at least 500 times over. Creepy mannequins all dressed up to "play" instruments. A carousel that been chopped and put back together again with other mannequins. A room that's just full of musical organ parts all over the place. And SO MUCH MORE. Again, it's hard to just explain it all and what it's all supposed to mean. It took me a day to decompress from the place cause it really just didn't make sense to me at all.
I appreciate your comment. I probably would have felt the same. Even watching the video made me feel a bit uneasy. Can't imagine being totally immersed in it. Since I have a background in engineering and carpentry, and I tend to have traces of OCD, I'm disturbed just as much by all the crooked lines. Doesn't seem like anything is plumb, level or square!
Edit: Glad that you didn't completly "crack". You survived to warn the rest of us!!
It’s not supposed to make sense . It’s all about imagination. I visited it many years ago , and I can still recall some of the rooms with all my senses
*this comment includes recs for the area* Dude, I LOVE the House on the Rock! It's the only attraction that I've gone to multiple times and still feel like I should go more. I will happily go again any time with people who are seeing it for the first time, or the 70th. But even as an introvert who doesn't feel like doing much outside the home, and would almost never bother to put in the effort to visit anywhere alone, I would still absolutely go through house on the Rock all by myself with zero problems.
With the House on the Rock it doesn't matter .. it's just a fun, whimsical place to spend the day. They're are so many nooks and crannies, and such a wide diversity of vibes, that you can go through as quickly or slowly as you want but you will always find a place to linger if you feel like it. If crowds stress you out there are places to sequester yourself, and if you like interacting with strangers there are larger rooms where you may see many other people.
But it's so uniquely built that although there could be hundreds of people in the House on the Rock at the same time, it could easily feel like there's only a couple dozen at most.
Like, you see all these other people but the design of the home pretty much always allows everyone a front line view of whatever space they're at, and if there is some sort of blockage then you just wait a bit and that person will leave, having been distracted by something else.
I usually set aside the whole day so we can go through all 3 sections but you could really adjust it however you want. The first section is a lot of history so you can skim through that quickly if you're mostly glancing at pictures, but if you wanted to read everything you could take some time with it. Same with so many of the collections: you can admire them by mostly skimming and just pausing here and there, or you could stop at any one of I'm sure hundreds if not thousands of display cases filled with so many little bits and bobs you could easily miss something even if you stopped and stared at that same display 5 times.
When you get to the giant whale, all of the walls have display cases filled with different memorabilia. It would be so easy to walk right past cool details without even realizing it. Like on the 3rd(?) floor, one of the display cases has a menu from the Titanic. I want to say it's either a real recovered piece of a menu from the Titanic, but it may instead be a recreation that is accurate to the details. I honestly can't remember but it being a recreation would make more sense in terms of how valuable I would think it might be? Idk if you'd want to leave it in such a random place where there's limited visibility. Idk
Regardless, if you are watching this video because you were curious about the House on the Rock and aren't sure if it will be worth it; all I can say is if anything sounds interesting to you about it, then it is. It's a bizarre and endearing place, and usually even the skeptics will find at least one thing to find interesting or at least so bizarre it's briefly intriguing.
Spring Green WI is the nearest town. It's small but a fun little place to stop by. They have an Irish pub my friends and I always stop by, and unless he's moved there's this tiny store on a main road that's filled with absolutely gorgeous opal jewelry of all kinds of opal. There's a nice little tea shop and a co-op too, plus other things.
This video briefly showed it but there are also Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW) attractions nearby which also are definitely worth a visit.
There's a visitor center along the river that used to have a surprisingly good restaurant in it although idk if the restaurant is still there. There's also a FLW gift shop that has some fun and unique things. I got some beautiful earrings there over 10 years ago, which have a design from one of his architectural masterpieces.
You can also take 2 tours for FLW. the first is one I've taken and it's pretty cool .. you get to go through his building where he taught students, and you get to see the small theater/auditorium he built next to it. It's a pretty chill tour. There's a second half in haven't been able to do yet but is on my agenda next time I'm around. In that, you need comfy clothes and shoes because you do a brief little hike up the hill from that building to this silo like structure he built that everyone at the time was convinced was foolhardy and would be tipped over at the first strong wind. But it turned out his design meant wind cycles around it instead so it's actually a pretty safe place to be. At least, that's my vague memory of the info we were told at the only time I took that tour probably over 10 years ago.
There are some wild motels in the greater vicinity too by the way, but the one that is the most ridiculous is also technically only fantasy suites so they only let 2 people rent the room. Or used to. That place is interesting because of the bizarre rooms, but also it's cool because there's a freaking plane just chilling out on its front lawn. You can just casually tour the inside of a plane that way. It's cool.
I've stayed in the astronaut room and the hot air balloon room so far. I want to do the tower room someday. Lol and don't worry, you can just go with a friend since that's what I've always done 😂
Anyway. That whole area of WI is really quirky and fun so I highly recommend. It's also the Driftless Area which has some really beautiful low rolling hills and other landscape. It's a place that didn't end up getting squished down by the glaciers like the surrounding areas did, so it has some more unique aspects that were removed millennia ago from other areas. I think you can find some somewhat unique flora too maybe? I can't remember ngl.
Side note, if you do visit there and plan to be in the larger WI area I also highly recommend you go to Kinstone, which is near Fountain City. It's basically the Stonehenge of the Midwest, but if it were spread out into different sections on hilly wildflower-laden farmland.
love this place
I've lived in Wisconsin for a dozen years. I read "Weird Wisconsin" this is the 1st I've heard of House On The Rock. I live off of 23 in Sheboygan!
I got engaged here. Gave me a rock at House on the Rock 😂
Luv this...I lived in Wisconsin all my life and nvr knew about this...for $33 a ticket I gotta go visit this THNX 4 THA REFRENCE!!! PLZ DO MORE ON WI ...looking 4ward to knowing more about the cities around my state
It feels like they've never actually been there... As a local, it just screams they've never been there.
Whilst it's definitely in need of a lot more support financially, it's well worth the endeavor to see the House on the Rock if you're ever able.
A eccentric eclectic collection of weird. Absolutely will keep going when I can.
I grew up an hour from there!! What an experience with so much to look at. Plus a lot of walking hahaha
I've been here and I can safely say it is an experience like no other. It's eccentric, whimsical, spiritual and strange. I believe that was its true intention, and there is no other place anywhere like it. Most I've encountered that work there are pleasant, some not so much. The impression that best describes it for me is intense deja-vu, combined with if you're a little odd but interested and interesting, it leaves its mark on you as an experience you'll never forget, and never regret.
I've been there several times and the only way I can explain it is as such: it's a fever dream come to life.
In some ways this reminds me of the Crazy House in Da Lat, Vietnam. But this house wins for all the weird things inside, especially that Carousel. The main thing that the Crazy House does different, is the fact you can stay in the rooms there, and they are all unique. Great vid of some weird guy doing what he wanted, I love it.
I've lived in the upper Midwest most of my life. I remember being to The House on the Rock as a kid and went every year or two from 2006 - 2012. I like to call it "The Most Surreal Place on Earth" as a play on Disneyland's slogan.
I loved this place as a kid. We went a few times, but i havent been there since
The soft, and lightly used music is a huge improvement.
The area where its located is absolutely gorgous
I’ve been there a few times over the years, very fascinating!
Very cool!
Was there as a teenager, and I kept thinking it would be a wonderful place to throw a party.
I lived in Wisconsin for decades. Never stopped to look at the house. I love architectural wonders. Love all the history and pictures. You did an awesome job thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Def worth visiting, and go early so you can take your time and xplore it better
THANKS HEAVENS for ALEX!!! absolutely extra-extra extraordinary!!!
the upkeep of this much fabulousness must employ multiple many caretaker associates!! what a suuuper fun place to work!!
This would be an epic set for a scary movie.... I love it because it's terrifying and beautiful at the same time.
That was a cool place to visit. I'm glad I got to do that
Great video.
I lived a few hours away from this. My parents always talked about taking me, but we never made it. My step mom and her family grew up very close to this place.
You have to be there to understand it.
After watching the video, I'm not so sure I'd want to be there! This place is the stuff nightmares are made of.
I visited there a few times.
Wow, that is _ridiculously_ kitschy! 😎 I'll have to visit if I'm in the area -- possibly before or after visiting Taliesin (which isn't terribly far away from there).
I went there in the early 90s. It had a profound effect on me & I've always wanted to go back. I wonder what would happen to everything if it ever permanently closed.
Been there and it's crazy! Definitely a fun place to visit if you're into unusual things.
Some people think inside of the box, some people think outside of the box, and a rare few don't have a box.
Another Joy...thank you...dgp/uk
My Parents used to Bring me there alot when I was 3-4 ...early 80s....that build terrified me...especially The animatronic asian guy in the organ room with the sticks...pure ptsd 🤣🤣
Mom took me there in 1986. Most impressive and weird stuff. Took a bunch of pictures.
I’ve been here several times having grown up in Wisconsin. I don’t live there anymore, but I’ve still been back to the HotR twice to bring my son there. Last year we went during Halloween, I HIGHLY recommend doing the Halloween tour after dark. Especially if you’ve already been there at least once. It’s the perfect place for a haunted house attraction. We had so much fun. And some of those areas are super creepy in the dark, with an actor about to jump scare you. So worth it 😉
This is the weirdest road trip stop ever.. IN THE BEST WAY! The collections in this place are priceless and it is GIANT! I can’t imagine he built everything inside.. the whale.. the titanic.. or if he brought it in and assembled it in there. There are many old school toys that any generation would relate with. PHONE lips.. ALF!?! I was a baby when ALF was around but forgot all about the show. So many priceless antiques! But the place is giant. GIANT.. can’t believe he built it.. it’s like fear and loathing in Las Vegas style mall of America. You have to go there.
The house on the rock rules!! There’s a room with 5 pipe organs and an entire animatronic orchestra
I think I may have suggested this topic a couple years ago! Lol. Anyway, great vid, my dude. First visited there sometime in the late 70's/early 80's and have been back many times, tho not in the last several years since my kid's grown. But within a couple miles you have House on the Rock, Taliesin (Frank Lloyd Wright's studio), and the American Player's Theatre, an outdoor venue that does a lot of Shakespearean and classic Greek theater. I'm not on their tourism board, but there's some cool shit to do in Spring Green, WI. 🤘
As a Wisconsinite, I can say that from touring it many times over my lifetime, I still see new things I may have missed on previous trips.
It is definitely a wonder worth exploring.
That's wild:)
I've been to the house on the rock many times in the last 40 years, I'm planning to take my wife this summer as she's never been their before. This place is right up her alley and I know her mind will be blown, I'm kinda afraid she's gonna need 8 hours to walk thru this place 😂 if anyone is wondering if they should go, DO IT!! it's a life changing experience😊
I was there in 1996 and loved it. The tour was unrushed and inspiring. All the collections were not as interesting as the many lovely living spaces. If you want to build a unique big house of your own, go there to get great ideas.
I was there as a kid. Wasn't the owner actually a squatter? I recall something funny about the land owner
Been here multiple times. It’s like Field of Dreams but in real life, James Earl Jones’s speech urging Kevin Costner to not sell the farm because it’s a magical place could very well tie to HOtR
I went there without warning. DEEPLY trippy. Not nightmare fuel, but kinda is. The huge organ is actually an assemblage from SEVERAL old theatre organs...none of which are connected to each other much less wind or the keyboard(s). Just a fantastical visual feat. The "mechanical orchestras" are a wonder in themselves. All done with pneumatics long before servos electric motors. if you have the chance...GO!
I first learned of the House on the Rock when I read American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
Very interesting video on a house, I had never heard about. Your comments regarding maintaining the house as well as tourist attraction is probably not any different than what we have here in California with the Herst Castle and the Winchester House. Though the Herst Castle has several tour options, one walk through more or less does it. Same said with the Winchester House. That said however, each time we travel up those areas from South Ca, we make a point to do another tour. After all, It's History and our admission tickets are our way to help preserve them.
I visited here as a teen. I could not walk all the way to the end of the Infinity room; It's so high! The structure itself begins to wobble about halfway in, More so with each step further that you take. I didn't have the stomach for it. 😅