Tours at Kentuck Knob discuss the house and Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian architecture and the integration of the house built into the brow of the hill with the landscape. Experienced interpreters guide all tours through Kentuck Knob. 

The Regular tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. This guided tour includes information regarding Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian concept as well as a general history of the home. After the tour visitors are invited to walk through the sculpture garden.

Children must be 6 years of age on this tour

The In-Depth tour lasts approximately 75 minutes. An experienced guide provides an extended interpretation of all the rooms of the house including secondary spaces not available on the regular tour. Group size is limited to 10.

Children must be 9 years of age to accompany adults on this tour

The “Remains of the Day Event” is for those who wish to experience Frank Lloyd Wright’s House on Kentuck Knob in an intimate fashion. Restricted tour size permits a docent to personally address the guests’ inquires. Guests also have the opportunity to enjoy fresh fruit served over “Hagan Pennsylvania Vanilla Ice Cream.” Children older than 10 years of age, if accompanied by an adult, are welcome.

It is recommended that all Guests be at least 12 years of age.

Interior photography is not permitted.

Limited Wheelchair Policy

About Kentuck Knob:

You sense serenity and harmony in the house and its surroundings. Visitors to Kentuck Knob will find the smaller, domestic scale of the house as habitable, there’s no museum feel about the house. The trees and landscaping invite you in for a visit to a friendly neighbor.

The Palumbos have filled the home with their collection of art and artifacts from all over the world including the garden, the woods and the meadow.The tour of Kentuck Knob is further enhanced by the Sculpture Meadow iwhere you’ll find works by contemporary artists such as Andy Goldsworthy, Claes Oldenburg, Sir Anthony Caro and Ray Smith as well as many others are represented in the collection.

History of Kentuck Knob;

In 1953, Bernardine and I.N. Hagan (Hagan Ice Cream) purchased 80 acres in the mountains above Uniontown, in Western Pennsylvania.

At 86 Frank Lloyd Wright designed Kentuck Knob without ever setting foot on the site, except for a short visit during the construction phase. This would be one of the last homes to be completed by Wright.

The Hagans spent thirty years at Kentuck Knob, and then sold the house in 1986 to Lord Palumbo of England, the current owner. Lord Palumbo and family spend 5 weeks a year living at Kentuck Knob

Kentuck Knob opened for tours in 1996.

The Kentuck Knob residence and property are available for evening rentals April through September for special occasions of small gatherings numbering thirty or less. The back patio, with its pond and surrounding gardens, provides an intimate setting for up to fifty guests, while the knob, with its panoramic view of the Youghiogheny River gorge, an open, natural setting that can accommodate seventy-five visitors comfortably. For further information, or to arrange a complimentary consultation, please call 724-329-1901 or email, pcoyle@kentuckknob.com.

Looking for a memorable experience? Celebrate Sunday Brunch in style with a uniquely designed menu. Guests are served in a private space which was originally designed as the Hagans’ art room. An experienced senior docent hosts the event and, afterward, conducts a narrated tour of the residence. Children older than 10 years of age, if accompanied by an adult, are welcome. No more than six guests, nor less than two, may be accommodated per event.

Gift Shop open Sunday through Saturday 9-5 except for Wednesday 11-5. To make a purchase or if you have questions please call 724-329-1901 or email information@kentuckknob.com.

Tour Prices:

Adult-Reserved$16.00

Adult$18.00

Youth (ages 6-12) reserved$10.00

Youth (ages 6-12) $12.00

In-Depth$55.00

Remains of the Day Event$80.00Exclusive Brunch Event$100.00

Directions from downtown Pittsburgh:

For a scenic route: From the downtown Welcome Center Head towards Stanwix turn right onto Stanwix. Left on Boulevard of the Allies. Right onto Liberty Bridge. Middle lane for South on Route 51 to Uniontown. Turn right on bypass (119 South to US 40 East). Take US 40 East to Chalk Hill. Turn left on Chalk Hill/Ohiopyle Road and go six miles to Kentuck Knob entrance on right.