The grounds at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will open to the public Friday, April 24, for walking in the gardens, as a service to the community during the pandemic. Only the gardens and grounds will be open, and the number of guests will be limited to maintain a safe environment. Going forward, hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 to 10 a.m. for seniors, … [Read more...]
Stan Hywet hosts job fair Feb. 8
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is hiring for the 2020 season and will host a job fair Saturday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Carriage House on the Estate, 714 N. Portage Path. Applicants must have weekend and holiday availability from April through December. Department managers will process applications and conduct same-day interviews at the job fair. “We are … [Read more...]
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens: more than just a mansion
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens may have been built more than 100 years ago, but it has definitely changed with the times. In fact, this year for the first time the Akron Marathon, Sept. 28, will place its starting line at Stan Hywet. Not a runner? You can do yoga on the West Terrace, take your dog for a walk or view hundreds of collector cars. All without venturing inside the … [Read more...]
Stan Hywet plant sale offers descendants from historic garden
Photo: Erik Drost Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens’ annual Plant Sale begins Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. in the Courtyard near Molly’s Shop. A variety of plants, including Stan Hywet’s Homegrown Series of decorative containers and baskets, are available for purchase through June 2. The plant sale includes a wide array of perennials, grown from divisions from plants in the … [Read more...]
Sean Joyce named president, executive director of Stan Hywet
The Board of Directors of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens recently announced the appointment of Sean M. Joyce as its new president and executive director of the estate. He previously served as the CFO & vice president of Operations for the past seven years. “Sean has an impressive talent for envisioning the big picture while also grasping the details and their impacts on … [Read more...]
Stan Hywet gardens subject of new book in series
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens has published the third book in a series on the Seiberling family and the Estate. Now available is "The Gardens of Stan Hywet," a look at the historic gardens and how they were designed. Stan Hywet is located at 714 N. Portage Path in Akron. Filled with landscape plans, photographs, behind-the-scenes stories and other details, "The Gardens of … [Read more...]
All moms receive free admission to Stan Hywet on Mother’s Day
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens invites families to bring their mother (and grandmother) to enjoy a beautiful spring day on the Estate on Mother's Day, May 14, 2017. All mothers receive a complimentary admission (accompanying family members pay regular admission prices), which includes a self-guided tour of the 65-room Manor House, the Corbin Conservatory, the Gate Lodge and the … [Read more...]
Ohio Mart marks 50th anniversary Oct. 6 through 9
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens celebrates the 50th anniversary of Ohio Mart during the four-day artisan craft fair on the estate, Oct. 6 through 9. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Stan Hywet is located at 714 N. Portage Path. An Akron tradition and a milestone year for the event, the centerpiece of Ohio Mart is an … [Read more...]
Stan Hywet’s Deck the Hall features new animated window, light show, live music
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens presents its annual celebration of the winter holidays, Deck the Hall, from Nov. 27 through 29,n Dec. 3 through 6, Dec. 10 through 23, Dec. 26 through 30 and Jan. 2, all from 5 to 8 p.m. Stan Hywet is located at 714 N. Portage Path, in Akron. A new feature of Deck the Hall is an animated window in the Courtyard outside Molly's Shop, depicting … [Read more...]
Stan Hywet offers complimentary admission for veterans on Veterans Day
Stan Hywet welcomes all veterans, as well as men and women in uniform to the estate for a complimentary self-guided tour of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens on Veterans' Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stan Hywet is located at 714 N. Portage Path in Akron. "We are grateful to all veterans and military personnel for their service and sacrifice, and to thank … [Read more...]
