Dr.Plummer built this house for his wife Daisy and 2 children after moving from the small town of Racine, Mn. It sits on , what they referred to as "Pill Hill". The grounds are now used for weddings and private events.
We had a wedding here....the grounds are breathtaking....flowers are spectacular.....the Plumber house has a ballet dance florr on the third floor....beautiful scenic views from the house itself.....kitchen ready to cater a party.....fountains down on thew grounds.....SPECTACULAR.......there is a tower nearby, where Dr. Plumber had his study.......
Great place to check out when the weather's nice. The tour guides in Rochester know a ton about the history of the city so the tours are really interesting.
Beautiful home nestled on a hill overlooking the city. Gardens are gorgeous and is a wonderful place to come to get away.The city offers tours on Wednesdays, but I am slightly disappointed at the price they charge to see the home.Overall, worth the trip!
Renowned Mayo physician Henry Plummer designed and built this lovely home on top of a scenic hill in SW Rochester. Unfortunately, the house tours are very limited to a few weekends In August. And there's very little original furnishings, as compared to the elaborate Mayowood, former home of Charlie Mayo et. al. The grounds are attractive, and can be seen year round. Better to spend time and effort going to Mayowood.
Took trolley tour to see the grounds and home but from the exterior only. Grounds and home are beautiful but disappointed it wasn't open to guests in groups. History of Plummer family was interesting.
Though not for more than 100 people, this is a fairy tale location for luncheon, men's club events, and smaller weddings. The gardens with fountains are perfect wedding locations with the house and patio perfect for any elegant occasion. Everyone loves the history and public tours are available sometimes. (see website). However, when we rent the house its available only to us and our guests. The Park and Rec personnel and the caretaker make everything smooth and so enjoyable.
When I was there it was not possible to enter the home only to view the exterior and the gardens. I enjoyed the gardens and the old stable house. If you have the time check it out.
Beautiful building, prior home of Dr. Plummer. It is a really cool pplace and the grounds are a really nice place to walk or take pictures. It's a nice place to get away from Rochester and feel secluded (even though it is in Rochester). Great for organizing your thoughts on a walk
The floor that has the museum is excellent and the whole interior is absolutely beautiful! esp. for antique buffs!