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.
Location: 5607 County Road C, Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Spring Green, Wisconsin
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0152, SRC-0153 - Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0154, SRC-0155, SRC-0430 - Built in 1911
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0154, SRC-0155, SRC-0430 - Architectural style: Prairie School
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · 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 independent sources · SRC-0152, SRC-0013, SRC-0155 - Appeared in Top Chef: Wisconsin (tv, 2024)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · 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
Current owner — Frank Lloyd Wright
confidence 85/100 · SRC-0152, SRC-0154, SRC-2954
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-2954 — U.S. National Park Service – Precedent-Setting Section 106 Consultation at the Taliesin National Historic Landmark (Tier 1, official_archive; 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)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
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
Where was Top Chef: Wisconsin filmed?
Taliesin, in Spring Green, Wisconsin, is a real-world filming location used for Top Chef: Wisconsin.
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.