Taliesin is a Prairie School landmark in Spring Green, Wisconsin, and a filming location for Top Chef: Wisconsin (2024). Built in 1911, it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
Location: 5607 County Road C, Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Spring Green, Wisconsin
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0152, SRC-0153 - Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0154, SRC-0155, SRC-0430 - Built in 1911
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0154, SRC-0155, SRC-0430 - Architectural style: Prairie School
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0155, SRC-0154, SRC-0430 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (1973); National Historic Landmark (1976); UNESCO World Heritage Site (2019)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0152, SRC-0013, SRC-0155 - Appeared in Top Chef: Wisconsin (tv, 2024)
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-9350, SRC-9351, SRC-9507
Ownership history
Current owner — Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation (since 1959)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-0155, SRC-3995, SRC-4413, SRC-4414, SRC-4994, SRC-10191
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0013 — UNESCO World Heritage Centre — listing 'The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright' (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved May 2026)
- SRC-0152 — Taliesin Preservation (official operator) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0153 — Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0154 — Frank Lloyd Wright Trust (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0155 — Taliesin (studio) – Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0430 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form, Taliesin (ref. 73000081) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10191 — US/ICOMOS (World Heritage USA) — Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin and Taliesin West World Heritage Site (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3995 — franklloydwright.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4413 — captimes.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4414 — franklloydwright.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4663 — Taliesin Preservation (official) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4664 — Travel Wisconsin (Wisconsin Dept. of Tourism) (Tier 1, government_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4994 — Encyclopaedia Britannica (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9350 — www.aol.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9351 — onmilwaukee.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9507 — Milwaukee Magazine — Talking Top Chef: A Roundtable Recap of Episode 4 (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: Daily tours May 1-Oct 31, 9am-5pm; Fri-Sun house tours in April & Nov-mid Dec, 10am-4pm. Advance reservations recommended (tours sell out).
Admission: Per person, age 8+: Self-Paced House $40; House Tour $66; Highlights $76; Estate (4 hr) $102. Group/private tours available.
Frequently asked questions
How is Taliesin connected to Top Chef: Wisconsin?
Taliesin, in Spring Green, Wisconsin, has a documented connection to Top Chef: Wisconsin. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Can you visit Taliesin?
Yes — Taliesin is open to the public. Hours: Daily tours May 1-Oct 31, 9am-5pm; Fri-Sun house tours in April & Nov-mid Dec, 10am-4pm. Advance reservations recommended (tours sell out).. Admission: Per person, age 8+: Self-Paced House $40; House Tour $66; Highlights $76; Estate (4 hr) $102. Group/private tours available..
Who designed Taliesin?
Taliesin was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Where is Taliesin located?
Taliesin is located in Spring Green, Wisconsin.