Docent Training at Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff Estate

Interested in learning more about architecture, history, and Frank Lloyd Wright? Would you like to share the knowledge you gain with visitors from around the globe?

Graycliff’s guided tour program is led by a group of enthusiastic volunteer Docents who uniquely interpret our historic site. Our docents lead publicly available tours, as well as group, school, and specialty tours. Graycliff Docents present our lakeside property to visitors, animating the many stories of this very special place. Volunteering in this capacity is an excellent opportunity to learn all about Frank Lloyd Wright, Ellen Biddle Shipman, the Martin family, and the specific context of Graycliff. You’ll perfect skills you already have, while developing new ones, and join a community of talented and passionate individuals.

Graycliff offers in-person docent training classes that will instill confidence in you to lead a tour at Graycliff with knowledge of the architecture and history. In addition, you will learn skills on how to give a great tour and provide an exceptional guest experience. Our 2026 Docent training begins on April 14th. Click the link to fill out our docent application by April 10th, 2026 to be considered for the 2026 Docent Training class: https://forms.gle/RdctTUQEKZiBU4zP8