Tuesday – Sunday at 11am

• Admission: Adult (Ages 18-64): $15; Student (Ages 6-17) and Seniors (Ages 65+): $12; 5 & under: Free
• Minimum 2 tickets; Single ticket – call to book.
• Cairnwood Members – please call to receive your free tour(s) coupon code.
• Tours are available Tuesday – Sunday at 11:00am
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly recommended; the estate and grounds are occasionally closed for private rentals on short notice
• Parts of the estate are not fully accessible due to 1895 construction; tours require a fair amount of walking and stairs. Call for more information or to request tour modifications.
• Call 215-947-2004 or contact us at info@cairnwood.org to schedule your tour

Tuesday, November 18, 7:30 PM

In September the Cairnwood Literary Guild celebrated its 16^th anniversary!

Read with us this fall…

Title: Queen of the Mist by Caroline Cauchi

Meeting: Tuesday, November 18 at 7:30 PM

For more information or to RSPV: lisa@cairnwood.org

It’s 1901 and Queen Victoria’s reign in England is coming to an end, and the construction of multiple powerplants are harnessing the energy of Niagara Falls to generate electricity for rapidly-growing American cities. The mists of change are swirling when an obscure widow and schoolteacher in Buffalo, New York, is about to attempt the impossible.

Meet the courageous Mrs. Annie Edson Taylor. The bravest woman you’ve never heard of and the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel ―over a decade before any man dared to do the same.

Enter a world of lost fortunes and friendship as Annie, grieving the past and determined to change the lives of the women around her, attempts to alter the course of history.

Select Wednesdays and Sundays – December 2025

Celebrate the season and join us for tea and tours during our most sparkling time of year! Package includes a traditional holiday tea, docent-supported self-guided tours of the decorated Estate, and access to our seasonal vintage textile exhibition Made to Order: 3 Generations of Custom Sewn Fashions throughout the second and third floors. Fundraising and outreach activities proudly hosted by Cairn Club, Inc.

Menu includes premium teas by master blender Harney & Sons, traditional tea sandwiches, soup du jour and seasonal salad, family style sweets, holiday cookies, and scones with clotted cream and jams provided by Karen Spire Catering & Events.

• $70 per person (gratuities not included)
• NOTE: reservations are by table; if you would like to join a group, please call 215.947.2004
• Docent-supported self-guided tours included
• Duration: 3 hours
• Limited availability ~ Reservations Required

Select dates in December at 11 AM

Enjoy the holidays with your family and friends at Cairnwood Estate. Guided Christmas in Cairnwood tours begin in the Garden House with an orientation video and include three floors decorated for the season by professional florists. Guests are greeted upon entering the Great Hall by our dazzling two-story Christmas tree—located in the same spot it once stood at the turn of the century. Tour participants discover the private side of the Pitcairn family and its integral role in founding the Bryn Athyn community while exploring this grand Beaux Arts country house and the vintage textile exhibition Made to Order: 3 Generations of Custom Sewn Fashions. A visit to the Estate during the holidays will be a special treat for the ones you love! Fundraising and outreach activities proudly hosted by Cairn Club, Inc.

• $25 per adult
• $20 per senior/students
• $15 for Cairnwood Estate members *present valid ID
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Limited availability ~ Reservations Required

Select Wednesdays and Sundays from 2 PM to 4 PM ~ December 2025

It is during this festive season that the Cairnwood Critters venture out of their secret homes in the walls to celebrate! Families will make their way through the glittering grand rooms of the Estate while on a quest to find the hiding (and cute) little critters. This is a wonderful after-school opportunity to build family memories while learning about the history of Cairnwood. Bring your camera–family photos by the Christmas trees are welcome! Fundraising and outreach activities proudly hosted by Cairn Club, Inc.

• $10 per child (ages 4-12 years)
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • $10 per adult
  • Cairnwood Estate & Cairn Club members receive FREE admission and half price on children tickets (limit 4) *present valid ID
• Doors open at 2 PM and close at 4 PM ~ complete at your own pace
• Duration: please allow 45 minutes

Select Wednesdays and Sundays from 2 PM to 4 PM ~ December 2025

Explore the elegant rooms of the Estate at your own pace with professionally decorated Christmas trees, twinkling balustrades, festive mantels over nine 1895 fireplaces, and the vintage textile exhibition Made to Order: 3 Generations of Custom Sewn Fashions. Learn the personal history of this grand Beaux Arts country house; Cairnwood docents throughout the mansion will enhance your visit. For a family experience you may add Children’s Critter Quest tickets (sold separately). Don’t forget your camera! Fundraising and outreach activities proudly hosted by Cairn Club, Inc.

• $10 per person
• Doors open at 2 PM and will close at 4 PM ~  complete at your own pace
• Free for Cairnwood Estate members *present valid ID
• Duration: 2 hours to explore at your own pace

Thursday, December 18th, 2025  from 5pm to 7:30pm

There is nothing more magical than an evening stroll through the Estate to collect a personal selection of traditional cookies by the candlelight glow of thousands of Christmas lights inside and out! This family-friendly event is the last self-guided tour opportunity to see Cairnwood’s halls decked with 8 sparkling Christmas trees and fantasy fireplace mantels throughout the Estate. Step back in time with the special exhibition of vintage textiles, Made to Order: 3 Generations of Custom Sewn Fashions. Admission includes holiday cookies and a cup of hot chocolate per person—add to the fun with the additional purchase of the Cairnwood Critter Quest for the children and a holiday cocktail or beverage for the adults. Fundraising and outreach activities proudly hosted by Cairn Club, Inc.

• $15 per adult/child
• $10 for Cairnwood members *present valid ID
• Duration: 2.5 hours to explore at your own pace
• Critter Quest booklets sold separately during the event
• Cash bar available (21+ years of age)
• Credit cards and cash accepted

Sunday, April 19th, 2025  from 11am to 1pm

All you need is faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust! Join us for a Children’s Fairy Garden Party at Cairnwood. Your child will create an enchanted garden on the terrace, fashion a pixie wand, and sit down for a favorite fairy story in the library. Flutter around the Estate while exploring our Woodland Fairy Quest in the fountain garden and enjoy sparkling pixie-punch and bite size sweet nibbles.

• $25 per child (ages 3-10 years)
• Children must be accompanied by an adult (chaperone free of charge)
• 25% off for Cairnwood Estate members *present valid ID
• Doors open at 11 AM and close at 1 PM ~ complete at your own pace
• Duration: please allow 60 minutes
• Limited availability ~ Reservations Required

Please wear your favorite wings and fairy attire!

Fundraising and outreach activities proudly hosted by Cairn Club, Inc.

Sunday, May 10^th at 10 AM, 1 PM

Celebrate Mom while enjoying a traditional tea service. Afternoon Tea is a truly Victorian custom known worldwide, with origins in 19^th century England. Take in the gardens and grounds of Cairnwood and join us for tea inside a beautiful historic landmark. Your party of 2-6 people will be seated at your own private table. Book your reservation now for this special Mother’s Day event! Reservations include docent-supported self-guided touring of the 2^nd and 3^rd floors from 11am to 1pm (between tea seatings).

Tea menu includes premium teas by master blender Harney & Sons, soup du jour and seasonal salad, traditional tea sandwiches, family style petit fours, and scones with clotted cream and jams provided by Karen Spire Catering. Gluten free and vegetarian substitutions are available; please call to make dietary requests in advance.

• $70/person (tax & gratuity not included)
• Duration: 2 hours
• For groups of more than 6 people, please call 215.947.2004 to arrange a group reservation.
• NOTE: reservations are by table; if you would like to join an existing reservation, please call 215.947.2004
• Limited availability ~ Reservations Required

Fundraising and outreach activities proudly hosted by Cairn Club, Inc.

Thursday, June 18^th at 7:30 PM

Author William R. Huber will present an illustrated talk about his latest book, hot off the press in May 2025!

Scottish immigrants John and Robert Pitcairn—following their friend Andrew Carnegie—worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad transporting troops and supplies for the Union army during the Civil War. John co-founded the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company—eventually a key player in the U.S. glass industry—while Robert managed the Pittsburgh Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad through the aftermath of the 1889 Johnstown flood.

The history of the Pitcairn brothers parallels the evolution of American industry and transportation during and after the Civil War. This book provides a historical perspective on the 1877 railroad strike and other events that shaped the transportation industry and American industrialization. It also examines the spiritual and philanthropic impact of the Pitcairn brothers: Robert at the Shadyside Presbyterian Church near Pittsburgh and John in the religious community of Bryn Athyn near Philadelphia. Today, the legacy of the Pitcairn brothers remains woven into the fabric of American industrialization, revealing the intricate connections among industry, transportation, and philanthropy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• $10/person
• $40 Reserved signed copy of the book
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Limited availability ~ Reservations Required

Fundraising and outreach activities proudly hosted by Cairn Club, Inc.

Tuesday, June 23^rd from 8PM to 10PM

The Bryn Athyn Historic District will glow a little brighter!

• Free Parking throughout the Bryn Athyn Historic District
• FREE general admission
• Additional activities for a fee

Cairnwood Estate

• FREE admission to the Garden House
• Orientation video
• Self-guided house tours: $5 per person
• Wine & beer available for purchase

Bryn Athyn Cathedral

• FREE admission
• Tour guides available & classical music

Glencairn Museum

• Self-guided tours: $5 per person
  • includes: exhibition, first floor and upper floor galleries
• Elevator rides to the tower: $5 per person

Note: Given the age and construction of the buildings, some areas are not fully accessible. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. No pets permitted.

Thursday, August 13^th at 7PM

The Summer Wine Tasting – an annual tradition – features live music, samplings of premium wines from around the world, and savory bites. Get your first pour and take in some history. Enjoy self-guided tours of the 2^nd & 3^rd floors of the Estate available from 7pm to 9pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy an evening out with friends while soaking in the stunning views from the Cairnwood terrace!

Fundraising and outreach activities proudly hosted by Cairn Club, Inc

• $70 per person (21+ years of age)
• 25% off for Cairnwood and Cairn Club members *present valid ID
• Duration: 3 hours