Hillforest House Museum — Local services in Center Township

Photographers & Visitors Beware:

So this is unfortunately the first negative review I have ever left in my life and I'm regretful that it has to be on such a beautiful location, but I don't want anyone else to have to experience what my clients and I experienced yesterday. My clients were made to feel so uncomfortable that we actually had to leave, even though some flew in from out of state to make this session. Staff seemed angry that they stayed after hours, though it was a paid rental. We were able to salvage the day at another location, but when I pulled the guide to the side to explain she was making people nervous by gawking and pacing and having a nasty attitude, she yelled so that everyone could hear, "I will go in the next room, but I will still be listening!", whatever that meant. It was a very odd experience and maybe she just had a bad day, but they explained they have weddings there and I would be mortified if that behavior would present itself during a wedding. Definitely call about rules, if you're not a wedding you can't sit on the furniture. We abided by all of her requests and demands, but in the end I believe she was upset she didn't get the reaction she was looking for. They reluctantly refunded me but since we didn't get any photos before the chaos began with this guide, they understood. The director explained that she was not the best with customer service (this seemed to have definitely happened before), but these things cannot happen during events...

Informational tour with a patient and well-informed guide. The mansion is a commendable effort from the community in terms of restoration, which is ongoing. I would categorize the place as being "of local interest", as it's not the same caliber as the Lanier Mansion in Madison. It's still nice to see when you're in the area, and their status gives them more flexibility to put together events such as tea. I look forward to coming back for some of the events. They take credit cards and you can buy tickets...

Must visit! My wife and I stumbled apon this magnificent place only by chance. This home is amazing and when you enter, it takes you back a hundred years. Get a sensw of how the wealthy of the time lived. The tour was awesome and very historically informative. We have been lots of places like this, but this one was the best! Keep your eyes peeled as you may catch a glimpse of it's past inhabitants! Rumor is that...