Rutherfurd Hall and Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms Van Trip

This National & Historic Landmark, Rutherfurd Hall “Big House” was designed by famed architect Whitney Warren, who designed Grand Central Station in New York City.

The 18,000-square-foot Tudor country home was built in 1904. Since early U.S. history, the family has had a positive impact on this region.

You will hear stories about how the local food production, hunts, animal breeding, boating, horseback riding, and hiking filled one’s days.

At the Stickley Museum learn how Gustav Stickley was a visionary spokesman for the American Arts and Crafts movement. His furniture designs in the late 1800s were a radical departure from the furniture of the Victorian era. They reflected the Arts and Crafts ideals of simplicity, honesty in construction, and truth to materials. Craftsman Farms exemplifies Stickley’s philosophy of building in harmony with the environment by using natural materials.

In 1908 Stickley designed the farm to be self-sufficient. The produce grown on the farm was used in the restaurant operated by Stickley as part of his furniture showroom and department store in Manhattan.

You will stop for lunch at Alexis Diner in Denville; lunch is not included in the cost of the trip.

The cost is $61 for the tours.

Location

Name: Parking Location: Echo Hill Park
Address: 42 Lilac Dr
City: Flemington
08822