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The Manor is open for self-guided tours Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call ahead as we have groups who have rented the Manor and we may be closed during those times.

The estate grounds remain open for self-guided walking tours from dawn to dusk. You are welcome to pick up a historical walking tour guide from our brochure rack on the office doors at the Manor House or download a PDF version of our Historical Walking Tour.

Our virtual tour provides a a glimpse of what you can enjoy by waking the estate.

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Whether it’s lush garden views and the sound of Gull Lake waves hitting the shore or the snow-swept hills, twinkling lights, and lavish holiday decorations adorning each room, Kellogg Manor is truly a visitor’s destination any time of the year. We welcome visitors for tours year-round, and no matter what the season, our visitors are truly in for a treat.

The Manor is open from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday (closed for lunch from 1 to 1:30 p.m. We are closed weekends (with the exception of our annual Holiday Market event.). The Manor also is closed the first two weeks of November in preparation for the holidays.

Please contact us in advance as many dates the Manor is privately rented and may not be available for viewing.

Directions and Parking

Explore our Estate

Self-Guided Tours

We welcome visitors year-round, The Manor is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday closed for lunch. No entrance fee is required, but donations are greatly appreciated. Guests can wander through the grand estate, rich with history and beauty. Due to private events and meetings, reservations are preferred. Call ahead: (269) 671-2160. A self-guided tour brochure is offered upon your arrival. You may enjoy a historical video about W.K Kellogg and the Manor House.  In addition, you can stroll through the beautiful gardens and historical grounds with a walking tour brochure. 

Guided Tours

The Manor House is happy to offer docent-led tours by reservation for groups of 6 or more. The Manor is rich with history, and touring the Manor with our guides offers a history lesson that takes you to another era. Guided Tours are $7 per person, and each tour lasts approximately one hour. Please contact us to make a reservation for this wonderful tour experience!

Motor Coach Group Tours

Kellogg Manor is a wonderful destination for coach tours. Not only can you spend time touring our beautiful, historic Manor House, you can enjoy all day here at KBS with so many things to do and see, right on our property! Contact us to receive current package pricing and availability.

Kellogg Manor offers a docent-led tour for your group to see, feel, and hear the rich history of the home. For $7 per person, your group will hear about life as it was for W.K. Kellogg during his time in the Manor. Our tour is accessible to all. To get your tour group excited for what is to come during your visit, we can send you the video “W.K. Kellogg: An All American Entrepreneur” to view before your visit.

In nice weather, be sure to save time to wander the gorgeous natural gardens and take in the view from the shoreline of beautiful Gull Lake. Guided tours are typically 1.5 hours, and self-guided experiences are at your own pace.

Parking is convenient and complimentary for both motor coaches and automobiles.

Add on option

If you have additional time, consider visiting our Bird Sanctuary situated just 1.5 miles from the estate.

Group Tour and Lunch Packages

  • Group Tour | $7 per person (6 person minimum requirement).
  • Group Tour  and lunch in Manor House|- Contact us for current pricing.

All group tours will include a volunteer docent to provide historical information about W.K. Kellogg’s life up to and through his time at the estate.

Groups should plan on 1.5 hours for tour and an additional hour for dining.

Booking a Group

Complete a Group Tour Form at least one month before your visit. A representative from the Events Office will reply within two business days.

Holiday Tours

Beginning the third week of November, the Manor House is beautifully decorated and offers tours and a shopping experience. For information on our holiday offerings, view our Holiday Market page.

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    W.K. Kellogg Conference Center and Manor House
    3700 E. Gull Lake Drive
    Hickory Corners, MI 49060
    (269) 671-2400
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