VISITING THE SOLDNER CENTER
Public Tours are available by reservation only during the summer months of June through August. Two-hour tours of the buildings and property includes history of the artists and the buildings they designed and built over 40 years. Tour participants are welcome to remain outside on the property for an additional hour to wander, sketch, and write. The Soldner Center also offers special events aligned with our mission, such as workshops, lawn concerts and book signings.
Summer 2024 - Thursdays; June 6th, June 20th, July 11th, July 18th, August 1st, & August 15th
$25.00 per guest
Each tour can accommodate up to 8 people. Adults and children 12+ are welcome!
Tours are 2 hours in length, 2pm - 4pm
Visitors are welcome to stay on the grounds for an hour after the tour and should feel free to bring a sketchpad or journal.
Cancelation Policy: To cancel a registration and receive a refund, you must notify the Soldner Center at least 7 days before the date of the tour. We will refund your payment minus a 10% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 7 days before the tour date. In the event that the Soldner Center is forced to cancel a tour, a full refund will be issued.
Location: The Soldner Center nestles so naturally into the surrounding acreage that visitors are often unsure whether they are at the correct location. A tall black pillar displaying one of Paul’s bronze sculptures and an extraordinary stack of radiators salvaged from a local historic hotel help mark the entrance of the gravel driveway. The 5 hand-built, historic buildings are clustered on 3 of the original 5 acres with the two remaining acres conserved as a wildlife corridor.
The buildings included in the 2-hour public tours are the A-frame residence with remarkable architectural features and an extensive ceramic collection from many national and international artists, the Round Building art gallery featuring Paul and Ginny’s artwork, Paul’s kiln yard and studio and the unique wine cellar where Paul enjoyed making and storing wine. The Orange Door building, formerly the private residence for Paul and Ginny, remains closed to the public at this time.