Get your opportunity visit Swannanoa, a fully marble Italian Villa atop Afton Mountain. Swannanoa was built in 1912 by the Dooley’s of Maymont as their “summer cottage.”
We are happy to collaborate and support The Russell Museum/The University of Science and Philosophy (USP) 501c3 educational non-profit for these events. Dr. Walter and Lao Russell founded as well as operated a museum and headquarters here from 1948-1998.
For this event, a small group with gather inside for a historical guided tour at 2:15pm. Once the historical tour completes, you will have time to explore the grounds at your leisure. Pictures are allowed to be taken inside and outside.
Everyone who accesses this private property must purchase a ticket as it aids in our restoration efforts and maintenance to the estate. The house and grounds are closed to the public outside of these times.*Gates are closed until 1:30pm before the event so we ask no one arrive any earlier than that. Once, gates open you may come up and park in lot/grass field in front of the house and check-in at the house.
Ticket information:
– Adult admission – $35 (plus service fee)
– Children 12 and under are FREE!
Ticket includes guided historical tour of Swannanoa for this date purchased
Ticket includes self-guided tour of The Russell Museum open weekly Thursday and Friday 11-4pm and the 2nd Saturday of each month. A portion of ticket proceeds benefits the non-profit organization.
Learn more at www.TheRussellMuseum.org
*Once tickets are purchased online, your party will be added to the guest list for easy check-in at the door. No physical ticket will be necessary. Tickets may be refunded and/or exchanged (if schedule permits) up to one week before original scheduled tour. All sales are final after that, and any unused tickets will be considered a donation.
The home is not fully restored or furnished with any of the original pieces (Maymont has most items) however you can see what the exquisite Tiffany-stained class, fresco paintings, Italian marble, and architecture masterpieces that have help through the test of time especially after laying completely abandoned for 12 years during The Great Depression!
Please come join us to celebrate and honor the history here at Swannanoa!
*DISCLAIMER: Swannanoa is a privately owned historical venue only available to visit by appointment or ticketed events. Please remember and know that Swannanoa is private property, this means the house AND grounds. In respect for the owners wishes and so we can continue to be shared with the community, we ask that no one drives up or enters property unless authorized. Those found on property at unauthorized times are trespassing! Also touring property as it’s being renovated is at your own caution. Please be mindful and careful as you make your way around the 112-year-old estate. Railings, sidewalks, and some stairs maybe compromised due to age and weathering. Stairs are the only way to access the home so not wheelchair accessible. Skyline Swannanoa Inc. is not responsible for bodily injuries or damage done to personal property. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
