LA Hollyhock House and Neutra Colony


A Modernism Week Day Trip

November 14, 2026 6:45am-6:30pm

A limited capacity tour of Los Angeles architecture by visionaries Frank Lloyd Wright and Richard Neutra

November 14, 2026 6:45am-6:30pm

Join Modernism Week for an unforgettable day exploring the architectural legacy of two of the twentieth century's greatest visionaries, Frank Lloyd Wright and Richard Neutra. Travel by private motor coach to Los Angeles for exclusive tours of the UNESCO World Heritage Hollyhock House, Richard Neutra's VDL Research House and the rare accessible Reunion House, along with a guided walking exploration of the renowned Silver Lake Colony.

Continue reading to find out what you can expect on the LA Hollyhock House and Neutra Colony Day Trip, or click here to view and purchase tickets. Availability limited to 25 seats, book yours today.

A guided tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House

The first stop will be Hollyhock House, Frank Lloyd Wright's groundbreaking first Los Angeles commission. Designed for arts patron Aline Barnsdall and completed in 1921, the house is Wright's unique interpretation of California's climate, landscape and spirit. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hollyhock House introduced two young architects—Rudolph Schindler and Richard Neutra—to Los Angeles, helping to shape the future of California Modernism. During our private guided interior tour, you'll discover how Wright's innovative ideas influenced a generation of architects and forever changed residential design.

A guided walking tour of Silver Lake Colony

Following lunch, we'll explore the remarkable Silver Lake Colony on a private walking tour led by renowned architectural historian, restoration consultant, and author Barbara Lamprecht, M.Arch., Ph.D. Barbara's extensive research and deep knowledge of Southern California Modernism bring these extraordinary homes and their stories vividly to life as she shares the history of one of the nation's most important collections of Modern architecture.

Neighborhood map of Silver Lake Colony in Los Angeles, California

Tour Richard Neutra's VDL Research House

The afternoon continues with a private interior tour of Richard Neutra's VDL Research House, the architect's own residence, studio, and experimental laboratory for modern living. Built in 1932 and named for Dutch industrialist Dr. Cees H. van der Leeuw, whose financial support made the project possible, the VDL House embodies Neutra's vision of healthy, efficient living. Through innovative use of light, glass, water and flexible spaces, Neutra demonstrated how thoughtful design could create an open, tranquil environment on a compact urban site. Today, the VDL House stands as one of the defining landmarks of Southern California Modernism.

Tour Richard Neutra's Reunion House

The final stop is the Reunion House, one of Neutra's most elegant and rarely visited residential masterpieces. Completed in 1951, the home was designed as a place where multiple generations of one family could gather while still enjoying privacy and personal space. Set into a dramatic Silver Lake hillside, the residence exemplifies Neutra's mature architectural philosophy, seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor living through expansive glass walls, refined structural detailing and beautifully proportioned spaces. This rare opportunity to tour the interior Reunion House offers an intimate look at one of Southern California's finest examples of postwar Modern residential design.

Book your tickets for LA Hollyhock House and Neutra Colony Day Trip by Modernism Week

From Frank Lloyd Wright's revolutionary vision to Richard Neutra's human-centered Modernism, this carefully curated day offers an extraordinary opportunity to experience some of Los Angeles' most influential architectural landmarks.

Tickets for the LA Hollyhock House and Neutra Colony Day Trip by Modernism Week are available now. Tour takes place November 14, 2026 6:45am-6:30pm and departs from the Palm Springs Art Museum. Availability limited to 25 seats!

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