Stan Hywett

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (70 acres) is a notable country estate and local treasure, with lovely gardens and grounds, located at 714 North Portage Path in Akron. The estate was built between 1912 and 1915 for F. A. Seiberling, founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and his wife, Gertrude Penfield Seiberling.  The estate grounds, originally about 1,500 acres (610 ha)[5] in extent, were designed between 1911 and 1915 by Boston landscape architect Warren H. Manning, and remain today one of the finest examples of his work. Manning sited the house at the edge of the quarry wall, overlooking the Cuyahoga Valley and rolling hills in the distance.

It has long served as a community gathering spot for garden festivals, weddings, special events, auto shows and craft markets.  Open April 1st through December, it shines in all seasons but especially in the spring with blooming shrubs.  From 2015 to 2021, the Manor House underwent an extensive room-by-room restoration, funded by the successful "2nd Century Campaign."

Tom McKenzie is a graduate of Kent State and serves as Tour Services Manager.