Lantern Court at The Holden Arboretum Lantern Court, a Georgian Colonial house built of Ohio sandstone, is surrounded by 25 acres of informal gardens and woodlands which include many unusual shrubs and trees. The house was built in the early 1930s as a residence for Mr. and Mrs. Warren H. Corning. Designed by architect, Edward Maier of the Cleveland firm Maier and Walsh, the home is located in a beautiful country setting.
The landscaping was planned by Mr. Corning and Donald Gray, landscape architect. When entering the grounds, visitors can immediately enjoy the view of magnificent perennial borders, rose and wildflower gardens, rockery, and hosta collection. One terrace at the house overlooks a wooded ravine where a tributary of the East Branch of the Chagrin River forms a 20-foot waterfall. A wooden statue of St. Francis carved by artist James J. Fillous from a beam of St. John's Cathedral in Cleveland, stands in the spring bulb hosta garden.
The interior of this country home fulfills the Georgian promise of the impressive exterior. On entering the home, one is greeted by a graceful curved stairway, beautiful woodwork and lovely original furnishings. Marble in the house is from Vermont with the exception of the Italian marble fireplace located in the living room. Each of the second floor bedrooms has a distinct style of decorative motifs. With the exception of the master suite, the beautifully executed woodwork, the furnishings, and decorative arts are compatible with the Georgian Colonial style of the house. The art deco master suite reflects the latest in interior decoration at the time the house was built.
Furniture, rugs, and paintings represent the old and the new. Corning family portraits and paintings by well-known Cleveland artists are found throughout the house.
USE OF LANTERN COURT In addition to the Arboretum's use for research and educational purposes, Lantern Court is available to any qualified organization for meetings, recitals, lectures or similar activities. Programs should be consistent with the overall educational and charitable purposes of the Arboretum. House visiting hours and gardens walks at Lantern Court are offered in The Holden Arboretum's scheduled programs.
GROUP MEETINGS Programs, house tours, and garden walks can be arranged for group meetings.
- Applicants must be organized and operated for educational, scientific, literary or charitable purposes.
- The intended use of Lantern Court must be educational in nature.
- A group of 50 can be accommodated in the living room for lectures and programs. Luncheon and dinner meetings have a maximum capacity of 40 people. Informal groups can be seated on the terrace or in the greenhouse arcade.
- A list of approved caterers is available for those wishing food service.
- Admission to The Holden Arboretum is included in rental of the Lantern Court facilities.
Application forms and additional information concerning programs and fees may be obtained by writing or contacting:
The Holden Arboretum
Attn: Lantern Court House Manager
9500 Sperry Road
Kirtland, Ohio 44094-5172
Tele: 440-946-4400 ext. 220 Fax: 440-256-1035