TEATER’S KNOLL HOME TOURS

Frank Lloyd Wright's Teater’s Knoll Private Home Tour + Garden Picnic returns

Teater’s Knoll Home Tour Returns in 2025 – Save the Date, September 20th!

Don’t miss your chance to explore this architectural masterpiece!

Planning is underway for our highly anticipated Teater’s Knoll home tour, and we’re excited to have confirmed the date with the homeowner for September 20, 2025!

Due to the popularity of this event, ticket links were released to current Preservation Idaho members first - on June 17th, with a general release to non-members in about two weeks. If you did not receive this email, contact us at kellie@preservationidaho.org.

If you’re on our contact list, you’ll receive updates as soon as tickets become available.

Reach out to us at kellie@preservationidaho.org for more information. Spots fill up fast - stay tuned for all the exciting details!

Member Benefit: Members get first access to purchase home tour tickets.

 

Coming Soon: Tickets for the Teater’s Knoll Home Tour + Garden Picnic

Three exclusive tour times are available throughout the day on Saturday, september 20 - stay tuned for tickets!

 

private home tour #1: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

private home tour #2: 12:00 - 2:00 PM

 

private home tour #3: 2:00 - 4:00 PM

 

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, September 20th

  • Departure: Shuttle service will depart from downtown Hagerman and transport guests to Teater’s Knoll in Bliss.

  • Tour Duration: The home tour will last approximately two hours in total - from pick-up to drop-off in Hagerman.

  • Return: Shuttle service will return guests to Hagerman after the tour.

  • Important Event Guidelines: All guests are required to use the provided shuttle service. Please note that children, pets, and indoor photography are not permitted. The home features steps and is not fully accessible.

Ticket Information:

  • Cost: $125 per person (credit card processing fees apply).

  • Food and Drinks: Enjoy complimentary food and drinks.

  • Ticket Availability: Tickets are limited.

  • Member Benefit: Members get first access to purchase home tour tickets.

About the Tour:

  • Unique 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: 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: Experience a self-guided tour through this historic and architecturally significant home, with experienced docents available to answer questions.

  • Food and Drinks: Enjoy complimentary food and drinks 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 studio will provide a special introduction and share insights into the history of the house and its artist-owner.

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 downtown 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 steps 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.

  • 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.

    • Home tour tickets are non-refundable, but can be transferred to family or friends.

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.

 

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.

A special thank you

 

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 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/