We weren’t entirely sure what to expect from the tour, but we were absolutely blown away. Our tour guide, Joe, was incredible. Funny, informative, and friendly. He made the history interesting, and he had a solid answer to every question. The breweries and wineries we toured were also incredible. They made us feel very special, and their pours were generous. Definitely take the tour advice on wearing closed-toe shoes, as there is a brief amount of difficult walking below ground (but it’s very interesting). If you have mobility concerns, I imagine you could still do the tour, but they could have you wait up top during that part, as it’s only a small portion of the overall experience. Either way, it was a wonderful time, and I would highly...
   Read moreLove this little store inside the Commons. The staff are always super friendly. It's great for anyone who lives or works in the building and even tourists. -this is where you sign up for tours of the property.
They have a great selection of local wines and food items. - Moomers half pints, cookie ice cream sandwiches, great lakes chips, kombucha are my regular reasons for...
   Read moreAll I can say is take a tour; you will regret it if you don't. Catherine is the best tour guide we've ever had for any tour anywhere we've been. She will share information with you that will completely change the way you see the asylum and quite possibly mental illness. This was the best thing we did our...
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