Truth be told, I doubt I would've driven from Downtown Pittsburgh to the Laurel Highlands just to see this house even though it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright toward the end of his life. Like most dilettante tourists, I came here because it's a scenic ten-minute drive from Fallingwater, Wright's unequivocal masterwork (review: https://yelp.to/dm_1LqdsKL). Did I regret making the detour? Absolutely not, Kentuck Knob definitely has its own merits. Built in 1956 for local ice cream tycoon I.N. Hagan and his wife Bernadine, this angular Usonian home sits on a hill that provides the structure its name. The Hagans were friends of the Kaufmanns, the owners of Fallingwater, and they were so impressed, they hired Wright to design their main house. Similar to Fallingwater, this house was integrated with the surrounding nature. It was built to look like an extension of the hill rather than residing on top of it. Unfortunately, photography was forbidden inside the house as the family still keeps their personal effects here. There were no right angles in the design. The dining room table has a trapezoid shape that could be separated into two parts. The kitchen reflects an irregular hexagonal shape with a large, matching skylight. The bedrooms are similarly angular, and in true Wright fashion, the hallways are very narrow with little room to breathe much less walk. A short walk away from the house provides a spectacular panoramic view of the Youghiogheny River gorge (Video). There's a shuttle between the house and the visitors center, which houses a gift shop and a cafe. Alternatively, I took the brief hike down the hillside because there were public art pieces to peruse along the way, including a piece of the Berlin Wall (Photo 7). It's worth knowing that Wright visited the site only once and never saw the finished house. RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/qN_tq21lnL read more

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Truly amazing and beautiful place. We scheduled the in-depth tour with Luann as our guide and I was enthralled for the entire 90 minutes. Though it was pouring the day of our tour, I never felt like Luann was rushing through, even as we stood outside with umbrellas to see some of the details. My husband had so many questions and she was armed with an answer for every one, even knowing the history of the unique furniture pieces inside. You could tell she had a genuine interest in the house and was happy to share what she knew. The weather kept us from taking the woodland path back to the visitor center but I am excited to go back and walk the grounds. read more

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We had a lovely morning visiting Kentuck Knob and the beautiful grounds. Highly recommend a stop here, if in the area. A bus takes you from the visitor center to the house. The tour is about an hour, then you can walk back to the visitor center while exploring the vast art collection. Really appreciated visiting Kentuck Knob and Fallingwater on the same day to see similarities and differences. read more

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Part of the spouses bucket list for this year, along with falling waters. I didn't know existed. It's only about 6 miles away from falling waters. It's a private house so no snoopy, no touchy, Compared to Falling waters it was quite small. And since I go 6 ft and 225 lb it was quite tight. Many cool innovations by Frank Loyd Wright. It is in the middle of nowhere but worth the visit. No photos of the in side allowed read more

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Since the late '80s, I had begun my interest in architecture learning how to be a draftsman in high school. By the time I graduated, it was my goal to study architecture, which I did for several more years in college before changing my major. However, over that time I had learned about and studied so many buildings that were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, however, this one remained a secret to me until just 6 days ago! How in the world that happened, I will never know! But, I'm so glad that I was able to find this house online as I was finishing my final plans to visit Wright's most famous PA house, Fallingwater. As soon as I saw the first few photos of this home that was designed for the Hagan family, I immediately booked an afternoon tour, which worked out perfectly since my tour of Fallingwater was for early morning on the same day! Kentuck Knob is about another 7 miles southwest, and if you've never heard of this house like me and will be in the area, if you don't take the time to visit this location, you are sorely missing out on a real hidden gem. Mr. Wright designed this house late in his life and he only visited once at the beginning of its construction. Our tour guide, Luanne, was absolutely phenomenal. She was chill, funny, and extremely knowledgeable about every aspect not only of the design, but every single story about Mrs. Hagan's needs for her house and how Mr. Wright obliged (most of) her wishes. The master craftsmen who laid every piece of sandstone and carved every piece of wooden molding into this home is just breathtaking. The geometry of the entire house is absolutely masterful and I was ready to make an offer, but apparently the current Palumbo Family who owns it, isn't ready to sell, and I don't have Bezos money either. But, I have to say that this was by far my favorite part of my Frank Lloyd Wright bucket list tour because it was such a surprise to find it at the 11th Hour. It's a breathtaking piece of property that sits way up above the Youghiogheny Valley with spectacular views on 80 acres. After your tour, you are welcome to explore the surrounding landscape, and I highly suggest you do! There are about 30 sculptures and artifacts scattered about on the 1/3 mile hike back down to the visitor's center. It is absolutely breathtaking, especially if you have a companion with you to enjoy it. There's even a large piece of the Berlin Wall on the path. read more

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This was the second time visiting Kentuck Knob, this time I did the in-depth tour, which was well worth it. Kentuck Knob is the finest example of Wright's Usonian and Organic styles combined. The check in at the gift shop went well and when the tour is ready to go they shuttle you up the hill. On the bus we met Lu Ann our guide who was wonderful, knowledgeable, entertaining and interesting. The in-depth tour takes you through the whole house, including seeing the garden shed/artists studio and the basement that you don't get to see on the regular tour. Lu Ann was great at pointing out the interesting facts and items on the tour, including how the house was built and the changes to the original plans. Once the tour is over you have the option of taking the shuttle back down the hill or of taking the path that will let you see the many pieces of sculpture and art on the property. If you are a Frank Lloyd Wright or architecture fan Kentuck Knob should be a must visit. Close enough to Falling Water to visit in the same day, it shows how Wright changed and adapted over the years. read more

A lovely time to come for a tour. No pics allowed inside. Chris gave our tour. Lovely to enter this home and hear some stories about the former owners. I really enjoyed it. (^^) I Wish I had my ukelele so that I can write a song about the beautiful views in this wonderful home, and how I would LOVE to live here read more

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Fantastic tour of a great house-it feels so much warmer to me than Fallingwater. Great guide too-informative but not pedantic. Love the sculpture walk. read more

Gorgeous Frank Lloyd Wright house in pristine condition. Well run with pleasant and knowledgeable guides. Full of high-quality modern art and furnishings. The basic tour is a reasonable $30 and is what I recommend. The In-depth tour (which doesn't show that much more) is $78--almost as much as Fallingwater, for a lot less--and CANNOT TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS INSIDE (which you can in Fallingwater). Only a few minutes away from Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright aficionados will want to experience this beautiful house. read more

Kentuck Knob, the former home of the Hagans, is a special and spectacular place. It is a Frank Lloyd Wright home designed for the Hagans, friends of the Kaufmann's who had the Frank Lloyd Wright home, Fallingwater. Kentuck Knob is a short distance from Fallingwater. I find it to be so tranquil and peaceful at Kentuck Knob. You can tour the inside, but I never do. I find the real beauty is on the grounds. The house sits high up on a hill and the visitor center is about half-a-mile down below. You can walk up to the house or take the shuttle bus. But, if you walk, you will pass hundreds of pieces of art that Mrs. Hagan added to the property, along with little ponds and other sights. The grounds around the home are stunning as well and the view from the "backyard" out over the valley is breathtaking. You can get a grounds pass relatively cheaply and walk the grounds as long as you like, view the house from the exterior and patio and admire the art, visit the gift shop and more. Of course, if you wish to tour the inside, that is an option as well. As much as I like Fallingwater, I like that this property isn't so crowded with people. read more

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Seven miles south of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, Fallingwater, lies the mountain Kentuck Knob. Just beneath its summit Wright designed and constructed another of his architectural works of art named after this mountaintop. It is made from native sandstone, tidewater cypress, and copper - all of which blends naturally with these rugged surroundings; capturing the essence of FLW's stylized harmony of human and nature. Equally stunning is a sculpture garden. Not as famous, nor as visited as its sibling Fallingwater, it is in many ways more stunning and beautiful. Reservations are still required, but the wait isn't as long. It behooves the lover of utopian visionaries to try to visit both sites on the same trip, so as to totally immerse yourself in the genius of this great artist. And, if you really have time and are able to afford the pleasure, stay at the Summit Inn. read more

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We were in the Pittsburgh area to take in some Frank Lloyd Wright sites. We had already planned to do Fallingwater and Polymath Park, and I wasn't sure if Kentuck Knob would be one too many FLWs in a single weekend. I'm so glad I decided to take in all the sites in one weekend trip, because Kentuck Knob was amazing. How is it different from the other Western PA Wright sites? It's privately owned by English Lord Peter Palumbo, who opened the house for tours in 1996. The only downside of its being privately owned is that you cannot take photographs insides. But that's pretty much the only downside of visiting Kentuck Knob, because the house is amazing. Honestly, it's one of my favorite Wright sites I've toured, and I've been to a few. It's really gorgeous and special. The house has only two 90 degree angles (required due to plumbing in the bathrooms); otherwise, the house is made up of 30, 60, and 120-degree angles. It's a little hard to describe the architecture of the house, but if you google pictures of the interior or visit it yourself, you'll understand. It's a special home. The Palumbos have added sculptures to the grounds, creating a sculpture garden. When you purchase a tour, they drive you from the visitor center to the house for the start of your tour. After the tour, you can take the shuttle van back, walk back along the road, or walk along the sculpture garden back to the visitor center and parking. (There are some interesting pieces and two segments of the Berlin Wall.) They offer different tour options. The regular guided house tour is 40 minutes and $28 per person. The in depth house tour is 90 minutes and $75 per person. We did the regular guided house tour, because I was worried we might overdose on FLW after doing Fallingwater and Polymath Park in the same weekend. Now, having seen the house, I wish we had done the longer tour. But this house wowed me! Definitely don't skip it when you visit Fallingwater! read more

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Absolutely splendid!!! Had an amazing visit and tour of Kentuck Knob. A real must-see for Frank Lloyd Wright fans, as well as lovers of architecture. Delightful staff, beautiful surroundings, and a gorgeous house. Tour Guide Hanna was so sweet and inviting. We loved the intimate tour and time she took to answer our questions. Loved the views of the Youghiogheny Gorge, the countless sculptures and art installations on the extensive grounds. The woodland trail back to the Visitor Center was just as beautiful as described. Experiencing Kentuck Knob in the splendor of Fall in the Laurel Highlands is definitely worth it. The gift shop is amazing and the cafe is great. Can't wait to return! read more

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Stopped here to complete the PA leg of the FLLW house tours. We made a reservation for 1pm on a Sunday and got there about 5 minutes early. Parking needs addressed - as the lot is small and if they are busy good luck finding a spot - I made my own. We checked in and boarded the shuttle. We had LuAnn as a guide. She was good - and very informative. The tour took about 45minutes. I thought overall it was a nice house in terms of the ones we have been to. We went on a fall day and this was a good decision. Would recommend it as one to go to while up in the area. read more

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If you are a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright you don't want to miss touring this home he designed. Absolutely fabulous! I chose the least expensive tour and got to see and learn about a lot of the home. The guide was great! The gift shop is full of interesting items and not to be missed! read more

1. You take the shuttle to the house but can walk back (a short walk really) 2. No photos inside the house. 3. The museum store feels bigger and having more stuff than the one at the Fallingwater. 4. I loved the kitchen!!! And the balcony with the hexagons! 5. Less crowded than the Fallingwater and worth it! read more

It's a smaller home than the nearby Fallingwater, but the tour was so much nicer. The knowledge of the docent and the quaintness of the house made for a more leisurely, pleasant pace. We took the in-depth tour which showed a few more areas than the ordinary tour. Included was the basement and the room on the far side of the car ports. Only disappointment was no indoor photos, but they sell a small book that had the most interesting feature, a fixed window constructed to disappear because you look for the glass to be one place when it's actually much closer... very cool effect. We also went to Fallingwater, but it's Kentuck Knob we enjoyed more and will be recommending to our family and friends as the more enjoyable tour ... though both are fine structures and Fallingwater is more complex and impressive. read more

This is my 12th FLW house that I've seen and easily my least favorite. I am fan of his prairie style. This is Usonian. It's convenient to FallingWater so it's kind of a might as well see it while I'm here for me. Not everything inside is original. It's privately owned so no inside photos are allowed. An actor owns it and only entertains or visits has never lived or stayed there. It's has some characteristically FLW ingenuity in its design obviously, which I can appreciate, but I found unremarkable. My tour guide was knowledgeable, able to answer all questions but somewhat dull. I had a lovely conversation with the shuttle driver. To be fair I was on the last tour of the day and I was hot and have a busted knee so I may not have been in the best mood but I honestly feel that other works are much more awe inspiring. read more

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Not far from Fallingwater, probably Wright's most famous house, you will come to Kentuck Knob or Hagan House. The Hagans had a dairy business. They were friends with the Kaufmanns, owners of Fallingwater, so they asked Frank Lloyd Wright to design a house for them in 1953. Mr. Wright was 86 years old at the time. The Hagan's and their contractor managed to create Wright's vision by constructing a home of great beauty, dignity, and serenity. The Hagans lived at the house for 30 years before selling it in 1986 to Lord Peter Palumbo, who has opened the house for public tours. The interior reflects the presence of the current owners, the Lord and Lady Palumbo of London, England, who are dedicated patrons of the arts both at home and abroad. Lord Palumbo served as chairmen of the Arts Council of Great Britain from 1989 to 1994 and sits in the House of Lords, the Upper Chamber of the British Parliament. Our tour guide was Jennifer. You could tell that she really enjoyed telling visitors about the home and she knows it well. Kentuck Knob is a compact, one-story Usonian house designed on a distinctive hexagonal module. An open floor plan, cantilevered overhangs, and great expanses of glass further integrate the property's indoor and outdoor spaces. The home was designed to fit into its setting as it is built into the hillside and is built of natural materials; tidewater red cypress, glass, and native sandstone. The roof is completely made of copper and has weathered to a nice patina. They do not allow photographs to be taken inside. A sculpture park has been integrated with the woodlands and informal gardens surrounding the house. All in all, we really enjoyed our tour. read more

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If you're into Frank Loyd Wright designs this is another stop in our area(like Falling water which everyone knows about). Without getting into all the details this was one of his attempts to make his housing more affordable. It is still very impressive and well designed and thought out. It is in the mountains Southwest Pennsylvania. The grounds are also impressive. It is now owned by a British Lord Who only visit a few times a year. So expect to see some items from his country(in a few pictures). No pictures were allowed inside home read more

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Love Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and ignore the scandalous details of his personal life. Have visited Polymath park, Falling Water, Kentuck Knob, Taliesin East and West, stayed at the Arizona Biltmore, visited Florida Southern buildings in Lakeland, attended a party at a large FLW private home in New York. The blend of nature with architecture is just splendid and I would love to visit even more FLW buildings. Westmoreland Museum of art currently has an exhibit with Falling Water on some unbuilt plans of FLW for the Pittsburgh area. read more

We had a great tour today. Hanna was a wonderful guide and made the tour very enjoyable. We learned a lot and had a great afternoon.

Incredibly interesting visit - the photos don't come close to doing this structure justice - a must-see in person. With the easy post-visit hike in the woods, it's a 90-minute experience well worth the time. And it's near many Laurel Highlands Pour Tour locations. read more

If you are into FLW Usonian homes, don't miss this one. Designed for a local family who ran a dairy and were very involved in the design and amenities that have been included throughout. Garden/nature walk is worth your time as well. read more

Kentuck Knob is Frank Lloyd Wright's other masterpiece in Western Pennsylvania. I have friends who claim they love this house more than Falling Water, and there is a case to be made for that. Not nearly as dramatic or stunning as Falling Water, yet still a thing of beauty and excellence in design. Although each regular tour is limited to 14 guests, we lucked out with just 4 of us on the tour. You feel like a guest in the home, with many art pieces and personal items displayed. Many of the items are Frank Lloyd Wright collectables. Just one piece of furniture, an octagonal table, is original to the house, however Lord Peter Palumbo is an architectural collector and you will see several pieces related to Wright, but also Mies Van de Rohe. There's a lovely gift shop where you meet for the tour shuttle, and attached is a greenhouse from Falling Water. Our tour guide was impressive, she really knew her stuff and was able to answer any question. She also pointed out many details about the home, the original owners and of course Wright. I wish I could tell you everything, however I think you should take simply take the tour and thank me later. Also, reserve some time to walk the trail back to the gift shop, you will be rewarded by seeing many contemporary art pieces, plus a part of the Berlin Wall! read more

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We had an extra day on our visit to Fallingwater and like many others decided to spend part of that day at Kentuck Knob, Frank Lloyd Wright's upmarket version of his Usonian house. Kentuck Knob is located on 79 acres about 7 miles from Fallingwater, off US Route 40, the "National Highway." Wright created the Usonian home for the common man, or common family, of the 1930s to 1950s. Of course, Wright's view of "Everyman" was a little different. At a time when most people paid only $10,000 to $15,000 for a house, Wright's basic Usonian plan was meant to cost around $50,000 to $60,000 to build, well over half a million today. Kentuck Knob was built for a prosperous western Pennsylvania family, the Hagans, who had a successful ice cream business in Uniontown, so it was was the deluxe version of the Usonian style. Construction began in 1953 and was completed in 1956. Wright, busy with his Guggenheim Museum commission, visited only once during construction. It cost at least $96,000 to build, over a million dollars today. The house remains in private hands. It is owned by Lord Peter Palumbo of England. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000. This one-story house in the Laurel Highlands at about 2,000 feet is built of native sandstone and Tidewater red cypress with a copper roof. The two wings of the house are anchored by a hexagonal stone core with a small central kitchen. The open floor plan follows the Wright organic architecture style of low ceilings opening into larger, more expansive spaces, with the house well integrated into the natural landscape. For the tour (ours cost $25 per person), you go to the visitor center. Here, you check in and board a van to go up the hill to the entrance of the house. After the tour, you have the option of returning by van or hiking about one-half mile down the sculpture trail, where you can see sculpture pieces, added by the Palumbo family, by Claes Oldenburg, George Rickey and others. You end back at the visitor center, where you can buy Hagan ice cream ($3 a scoop) and visit the gift shop. Kentuck Knob is not Fallingwater, but it's well worth a stop if you are in the area. read more

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Absolutely beautiful house...incredible design on an amazing plot of land too. What a view!!!Loved it and will go back someday read more

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What a refreshing change from our visit to Fallingwater this morning! (See my review of Fallingwater.) The staff at Kentuck Knob make you feel as though you are welcomed guests -- not just a means of raking in money to keep up the house you'd rather not share with anyone else. When we arrived, we asked very pointedly if the tours ever began early, since our Fallingwater tour began 30 minutes earlier and we missed part of it since we were both using the facilities before our tour was supposed to begin. The Kentuck Knob staff reassured us that if our tour ticket said 2:00 pm, we would begin at 2:00 pm and not a moment sooner. Since we had about an hour before our tour, we looked around the gift shop and then sat on a little patio area to wait for our shuttle ride up to the home. We ended up visiting with a very nice lady named Jen, and were eventually joined by a number of other people for the tour. The home is just lovely. Like so many other FLW homes, the design is unusual and full of interesting surprises. We decided we actually like it better than Fallingwater. Not sure if that's because we had a poor experience at Fallingwater, or if we just really like it better. One thing's for sure -- the staff at Fallingwater could learn a LOT from the staff at Kentuck Knob. read more

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My wife and I visited Kentuck Knob and Fallingwater during our stay at Nemacolin Resort. While Fallingwater was certainly more impressive, we enjoyed this tour as well. Fallingwater was more crowded and felt more commercialized and our tour of Kentuck Knob felt much more personal. There were only 4 of us in our tour, which was really nice. The grounds were beautiful and the views of the valley were really nice. This is a much smaller home than Fallingwater and as such, the tour does not take as long. We were able to do the whole thing in an hour. We had a wonderful tour guide who was able to answer all of our questions. There is a gift shop and a little snack area if you want to grab a bite. Everything in the gift shop was pretty pricey though! When you arrive, you park down by the gift shop and this is where you check-in for your tour. If you get there early, you can walk the grounds and see the sculptures. When it comes time for your tour, you hop on a little bus that takes you up to the house. Once your tour is over, you are free to walk the grounds around the house or catch the shuttle back. If you want, you can also walk back to the gift shop. read more

If you're in town and going to Fallingwater, you absolutely must go here. Kentuck Knob (also known as the Hagan House) provides an excellent counterpoint to Fallingwater, and the reverse is true as well. The structures really couldn't be more different- Kentuck Knob was a built much later and Wright worked in a much more hands off style. Kentuck Knob was also in a stunning natural sight (the view over the Youghiogheny River gorge is breathtaking). It's still privately owned, so it's interesting to see how the current owner has decorated and made it his own. The current owner is also an art collector, so the house is sprinkled with interesting works. The Sculpture Meadow is a bit of a walk (20-25 minutes), but very fun and worth while. The question about whether this is kid friendly is good. The house is obviously not terribly kid friendly- if I was a child I'd be frustrated not to sit on or touch anything, but the sculpture meadow and grounds would be so much fun to run around in. read more

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Wonderful Surprise! While I was looking at Wright's Fallingwater House tickets, I saw a combo ticket with this house.. So I thought, why not, after your drive all the way there?! Well, this visit was terrific, so good, that I can't be more grateful to this opportunity. The land where the house was build is different from the most famous: this house is located inside and on top of a hill, with a view. It's a one floor home made for some rich Pittsburgh's ice-cream company family, friends of the Kaufmann (owners of the Fallingwater). The house and the land around it are now owned by a British Baron who put some of his design collection and family pictures in. He also developed a really nice sculpture park all around the house, in the woods. You have to see both houses. They are 15 minutes apart. Guides here are really informative with lots of insight tips. read more

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In my opinion, which I can guarantee is not with the majority, this is better than falling water. The guys here we're extremely knowledgeable and have great personalities. The house, I'll be at smaller, pack some punch. read more

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One of Wright's last commissioned homes he designed, Kentuck Knob is a hidden gem. This is a MUST STOP if you are going to see its famous neighbor, Fallingwater, which is about 15 minutes away. This was built in the 1950s for the Hagans. Frank Lloyd Wright worked with Mrs. Hagan to adjust some of the room sizes - Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master bedroom. I think those were some wise decisions because the house exudes comfort and liveability. The meticulous blend of natural elements from flagstone, wood, glass, copper to draw the outdoors in is incredible. This house is built on a hexagon and triangle plan. There's only 1 right angle in the house...try to find it! It was placed there when Wright wasn't around and it's functional :) The new owner is an English Lord who is an architecture enthusiast. He is also an avid art collector. There are about 30 sculptures all around the property to enjoy. But please go to the the view of the gorge!!! Omg, this is why the Hagans bought this land. This is my favorite FLW home by far and I've been to Fallingwater, Meyer May House, the Polymath properties, his Oak Park home and studio. Tours are available March-December. Book in advance. There is the regular 1 hr guided tour and 90mins In-Depth tour. read more

Ok, so I didn't actually get to tour the houses here, all I did was walk around the front area and check out the store and visit the loo. The few pieces of sculpture that I was able to see near the visitor's center were basically these two British mailboxes (one from George the V's era), this cool twisted metal and my fave, which were these houses on poles. The visitors center had a lot of cool & interesting pieces but they were also a wee bit expensive. Also none of the postcards really appealed to me - they'd these cool magnets with Frank Lloyd Wright quotes which I wish had been in postcard rather than magnet format. There was also lovely reproductions of window designs but again, the price was a barrier. I wish I'd investigated more and purchased the combo ticket along with Fallingwater as suggested by the other yelp reviewers!! I think I need to come back to do full justice to this place. Note: #317 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016 read more

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Allie, our tour guide, really knows her stuff. She grew up close to Kentuck Knob, and you can totally tell she likes sharing the history of this Frank Lyod Wright home.The cost for the in-depth tour at this house is much less than Fallingwater because this house has had changes and small modifications made from Wright's original plans. I thought the tour and talk were wonderful: another glimpse into history. ***I would suggest you see Fallingwater before Kentucky Nobe. Fallingwater has more to see, more preserved history, in general. Then, head on over to KN, where the tour is not as long.*** read more

I saw falling water (7 miles away) and I must say, I found myself more appreciative of this house after seeing Falling Water first. A smaller house BUT larger grounds to walk around and take in the sculptures and art work; there's even a piece of the Berlin Wall! Make sure to WALK back to visitor center as opposed to taking the van back...that's the only way to take in the incredible Pittsburgh view and art work :) read more

I booked this tour after booking one at Fallingwater. Let's face it: you probably won't fly a long way to Pittsburgh and drive more than an hour south just to see Kentuck Knob. Ok. That said, this is a cool house! While it is not as dramatic or well-known as Fallingwater, it is a worthy pairing to a same-day tour of Fallingwater. If, as we did, you are staying somewhere like Uniontown, PA, then you'll likely pass Kentuck Knob en route to Fallingwater. Both are roughly equidistant from Ohiopyle, PA. Our tour-time was 2 p.m. on a Friday. My impression, from hearing phone conversations while we were checking in and in the gift shop area, was that sometimes they can shuffle times around and sometimes they cannot. In our case, we took the early (8:30 a.m.) tour at Fallingwater and were scheduled here at 2 p.m. We *could* have easily made 1 p.m., but the added buffer wasn't a bad thing. We arrived right at 1 p.m. after a stop for a walk in Ohiopyle. Being early, we opted to take the nature trail hike up to the house in advance of our tour. They provide you with a laminated map showing the sculptures along the path (the current owner apparently collects these). I wasn't blown away by most of these offerings, though they do help to provide feedback on your progress towards the house. We hiked up, then took the shuttle back down. We then relaxed in shaded chairs until our tour-time. Kentuck Knob is a very different setting than Fallingwater. This is atop a hill (knob) where the occupants originally had stunning views of the surrounding countryside (until they planted tons of trees which grew up too tall). The home is basically a variation on Wright's 'Usonian' theme, though expanded quite a bit. There were some aspects that I liked (the main living room and balcony/patio) and some that I didn't (the hot dungeon-like kitchen and the cramped 'dining room'). I enjoyed the fact that the owners tried to get Wright to come back after completion for a visit but failed, so they altered the place (in ways that probably would have not suited him). Overall, it is a really nice tour, though I'm not sure I'd want to live there full-time. My impression is that it would be nice to take a Wright design and turn it over to someone who is focused on 'human factors' who could actually retain most of it but make it more livable... After the tour, you can walk down to the parking area and/or check out the overlook (about 50 yards away) that gives an idea of the original views (which were stunning). Overall, I'd highly recommend this tour. read more

Another one of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpieces. Kentuck Knob was built for a local family that made ice cream. It's a beautifully interesting house, with angles, shapes, and cantilevers typical of Wright's designs. The visitor center has a little grill and cafe and there is a shuttle bus that takes you to the house, so you don't have to worry about the .75 miles walk. The current owner is also an art collector, and you'll see beautiful sculptures all around the property. Kentuck Knob is only a few miles from Fallingwater and definitely worth visiting. read more

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Kentuck Knob is a Frank Lloyd Wright house--tours are offered of the outside and inside of the house, and visitors can wander around the sculpture garden outside. If you're really into Frank Lloyd Wright, take the in-depth tour as the walk-through is pretty short. Warning for bikers: although Kentuck Knob is only 2.6 miles from Ohiopyle, they're 2.6 miles pretty much straight uphill! I recommend coming by car. read more

I had a marvelous tour by Judy. It Kentuck Knob has a fascinating history and story. Definitely worth a visit. Wonder through the beautiful trails and see a piece of the Berlin Wall read more

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