Teater’s Knoll Home Tour
Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic Teater’s Knoll Private Home Tour + Garden Picnic
Stay Tuned for the Home Tour of the Year!
Join us for one of Preservation Idaho’s most anticipated events! The 2027 Teater’s Knoll Home Tour is returning, with the date to be announced in spring 2027.
Mark your calendars for summer 2027 when tickets go on sale! This exclusive tour sells out every year, and you won’t want to miss your chance to experience one of Idaho’s most extraordinary homes.
Stay tuned for the official date, ticket announcements, and more exciting details. Trust us — this is one home tour you won’t want to miss!
become a sponsor
Preservation Idaho offers a variety of benefits at each sponsorship level. This is a unique opportunity for businesses and individuals to demonstrate their dedication to preserving the places that make Idaho truly special. Your sponsorship not only supports the preservation of Idaho's historic sites but also helps build the future of our historic preservation, education, and advocacy programs.
If you're interested in sponsoring the Teater’s Knoll Private Home Tour, please contact us at kellie@preservationidaho.org or download the printable sponsorship form by clicking the link below.
member benefit
Want to be the first to know?
👉 Become a Member to get early access to tickets. Due to the popularity of this event, ticket links were first be released to current Preservation Idaho members, followed by a general release to the public. While becoming a member doesn’t guarantee a spot, it ensures you’ll be among the first to know when ticket sales open.
Email us at kellie@preservationidaho.org for more information.
A HUGE THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
A heartfelt thank you to Henry Whiting II for graciously opening his private home and creating such an exceptional, thoughtfully curated experience for all who visit.
Idaho Modern, founded in 2010, is a committee of Preservation Idaho that promotes the appreciation and awareness of mid-century, modernist, and recent past architecture and design in Idaho. The Advocacy Committee works closely with Idaho Modern to achieve this shared goal.
watch this Documentary of the Home by Idaho Public Television PBS
About the HOME Tour
Unique & Private Location: Visit the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structure in Idaho, nestled in the Hagerman Valley above the Snake River, in the small town of Bliss.
Architectural Significance & Preservation Impact: The home was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Idaho artist Archie B. Teater. It’s thought to be the only artist studio Wright designed, aside from his own.
Tour Experience:
Private Home Tour & Exclusive Access: Experience a self-guided tour through this historic and architecturally significant home, with experienced docents available to answer questions.
Curated Experience with Food, Drinks and Raffle: Enjoy a curated experience with catered food, drinks, and an exclusive raffle during tours as you explore the beauty of this private, Wright-designed home.
Special Introduction:
Introduction by Henry Whiting II: The owner of the Frank Lloyd Wright private studio will provide a special introduction and share insights into the history of the house and its artist-owner.
important things to Note:
No children or pets allowed at the event.
Photography is allowed during the tour. However, absolutely NO photos to be taken inside of the house.
For the protection of Teater’s Knoll home food, drinks (including water bottles), backpacks, camera bags, and tripods are not permitted inside of the house.
This is a non-seated event - please bring a blanket or foldable chair if you’d like to sit down.
Home tour tickets are non-refundable, but can be transferred to family or friends.
Additional Information:
Important Restrictions: No kids, animals, and photography inside of the house are allowed.
No Physical Tickets: Tickets will not be issued. Instead, your name(s) will be on a list at the event check-in.
Meeting Location: The tour will start and end in Hagerman, not in Bliss. Guests will be shuttled by bus from Hagerman to the home in Bliss.
Parking: There is no parking at the event. All guests must use the shuttle service.
Accessibility: Please note that the home includes lots of steps and uneven ground and is not fully accessible.
Event Capacity: Capacity is limited, so be sure to secure your spot early. Additional details will be shared via email with ticket holders as the event date approaches.
This is a rare and exceptional opportunity to experience a true architectural gem in Idaho, all while supporting the preservation of Frank Lloyd Wright's legacy.
Take Teater’s Knoll With You
Carry a piece of history wherever you go with our Limited Edition Tote Bags. Designed exclusively for Teater’s Knoll, the only Frank Lloyd Wright building in Idaho. These practical totes are perfect for everyday use.
$20 each (includes shipping, credit card fees, and taxes) — but quantities are limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Don’t miss your chance to own a functional keepsake from one of Idaho’s most iconic architectural treasures. To purchase CLICK HERE.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Preservation Idaho offers a variety of benefits at each sponsorship level. This is a unique opportunity for businesses and individuals to demonstrate their dedication to preserving the places that make Idaho truly special. Your sponsorship not only supports the preservation of Idaho's historic sites but also helps build the future of our historic preservation, education, and advocacy programs.
If you're interested in sponsoring the Teater’s Knoll Private Home Tour, please contact us at kellie@preservationidaho.org or download the printable sponsorship forms by clicking the links below.
more about teater’s knoll
Teater’s Knoll was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and is one of the youngest buildings ever to be listed. The home was also featured in Preservation Idaho’s Idaho Modern “Modern Masters” series and was a winner of the Heritage Stewardship Orchid Award in 2016 for thoughtful preservation, stewardship, and preservation-sensitive new construction in ownership of Idaho's only Frank Lloyd Wright designed building.
Current owner Henry Whiting II has lived in this home for almost 40 years and has completed two major restorations on the structure. If you missed the home tour last year, you will see a recently completed Japanese style garden made from the same stone as the house. You don’t want to miss this opportunity!
Click on these links to learn more about the FLW studio and the owner, Henry Whiting II:
Photo by Scot Zimmerman
PLACES TO VISIT & WHERE TO STAY in hagerman
Plan for a day of adventure. We encourage everyone to visit Canyon Springs Golf Course, now in its third generation of McCollum family stewardship. Tucked just minutes, and 500 feet, below the buzz of Blue Lakes Boulevard, Canyon Springs remains a true hometown gem.
We also ask you to visit the Hagerman Valley Historical Society Museum and their new space in the historic Bank Building. The Museum is at 100 Hagerman Avenue and the newly purchased historic bank building (on the National Register) is at 111 Hagerman Avenue (SW corner of State Street (US Highway 30) and Main Street in downtown Hagerman, both open from 1 – 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Also, don’t miss the historic Wilson’s Club in Hagerman. Since 1943, Wilson’s Club has been a family-run staple in the center of downtown Hagerman.
Suggested places to visit include the Hagerman Valley Historical Society Museum, Thousand Springs State Park, Hagerman Fossil Beds State National Monument, Wilson’s Club, and Hagerman State Fish Hatchery.
For more places to see and places to stay and visit: https://visitsouthidaho.com/about-southern-idaho/overview/
Coming to Boise for the teater’s home tour?
book your stay at The Avery Hotel – A Boutique Gem in the Heart of Boise and receive a discounted rate
Built in 1910 and beautifully reimagined, The Avery is a premium boutique hotel that blends historic charm with modern comfort. Nestled in downtown Boise, this intimate 39-room property features individually curated spaces filled with thoughtful details and hidden touches.
Guests can savor exceptional cuisine at the on-site French brasserie and late-night gastro pub, led by a Boise-local Michelin-starred chef.
Honored with a 2024 Orchid Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, The Avery is a shining example of what’s possible when preservationists, architects, and developers work together to celebrate and restore architectural heritage.
Still Family-Owned, Still a Local Favorite
Now in its third generation of McCollum family stewardship, Canyon Springs Golf Course remains a true hometown gem. What was once a fruit orchard is now one of the Magic Valley’s most beloved places to tee it up. What began as a visionary collaboration between local businessman Joe McCollum and Idaho icon J.R. Simplot. The original nine holes opened in 1975, growing into 18 holes in 1987. Come for the history, stay for the swing..
2025 EVENT ARCHIVEs
In 2025, the Teater’s Knoll Home Tour made its much-anticipated return — and every ticket sold out! Guests experienced the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright–designed home, enjoyed expert insights from the homeowner, Henry Whiting II, into its history and design, and connected with fellow FLW preservation enthusiasts.
Photos courtesy Rudy Alvarado