Bus Trip to the World Famous Fallingwater Home by Frank L. Wright

Fallingwater, one of Frank Lloyd Wright's most widely acclaimed works, was designed in 1935 for the family of Pittsburgh department store owner Edgar J. Kaufmann. The key to the setting of the house is the waterfall over which it is built.  Historically, the falls were a focal point of the Kaufmanns' activities, and the family indicated to Wright their desire to locate their weekend house near them.  Much to their surprise, Wright designed the house to rise above the waterfall, rather than face it. The house seems to float over the water due to its unique cantilevered architecture.  Fallingwater was constructed of sandstone quarried on the property and was built by local craftsman.

Join us for an optional bus tour on Sunday after the conference concludes.  We’ll be picked up by mini coach at 8:30 am and arrive at Fallingwater by 10:30 am.  Your fee includes your admission for a guided tour and afterward you’ll have plenty of time to eat lunch on your own in Fallingwater Café and explore the grounds of the home prior to our return to Pittsburgh at 1:00 pm.  We should arrive back at the Westin at approximately 2:30 pm. 

Since hotel check out time is noon, if you are departing that day, make sure to check out and check your luggage with the bell stand prior to departing the hotel for the day.

To register for the tour, check the Post Conference Tour box on the registration form and include the $49 rate in your registration payment.

Fallingwater Tour Itinerary

8:30 am  Depart Westin Convention Center Hotel

10:00 am  Arrive Fallingwater

10:30 am  Tour Fallingwater

Noon-   Lunch on own in Fallingwater Café and exploration of grounds

1:00 pm  Depart Fallingwater

2:30 pm Arrive Westin Convention Center Hotel