The Philip Johnson Glass House
Roger Sherman Inn
Bed & Breakfast
Through October 31, 2009
The experience
Spend a day visiting the iconic symbol of the modernist movement in 20th century architecture and design - the Philip Johnson Glass House. Named by Time Magazine as one of the "top ten architectural sites" in the nation, the Glass House is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Enhance your Glass House experience with the grandeur that is New England in one of Connecticut's oldest historical landmarks. The Roger Sherman Inn offers 17 uniquely decorated guest rooms with dining facilities rated "excellent" by The New York Times.
For more information about the Glass House, visit www.philipjohnsonglasshouse.org. For information on the Inn, visit www.rogershermaninn.com.
- A Modern Friends tour experience of the Glass House site ($100 donation per person - each donation is tax deductible in the amount of $70), including Glass House Visitor Guide and 20% Shop discount.
- Discount round-trip Metro-North rail fare to New Canaan Station.
- Complimentary limited edition Glass House Pairings book celebrating the opening of the Glass House site.
- Complimentary continental breakfast each morning of your stay at the Roger Sherman Inn.
- Pick-up/drop-off from New Canaan Station to the Roger Sherman Inn.
Arrangements must be made with the Roger Sherman Inn at 203-966-4541 or info@rogershermaninn.com.
Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. You must mention the "Metro-North/Glass House/Roger Sherman Inn Overnight in New Canaan" package in order to receive your rail tickets.
Price: $450 - $520 after hotel tax (includes two Glass House Modern Friends tour tickets and two discounted Metro-North rail tickets).
Getting there
Take the New Haven Line to New Canaan Station (transfer may be required to local New Canaan Line at Stamford Station). The Roger Sherman is located less than a mile from New Canaan Station. Pick-up and drop-off is arranged when making reservations with the Inn.


