Even though I have visited Sonnenberg Gardens since I was young, that was what I said when I first heard of it. And while it sounds like an eclectic architectural style from the 1960's, the Mushroom House was created during the Thompsons' era at Sonnenberg for the aptly named purpose of growing mushrooms.
While its condition does not allow for tours and visits, visitors can see the exterior signs of the Mushroom House during their visit.
The entrance to the Mushroom House is located at the Gardener's Cottage, which also is the location of the Sonnenberg Administrative offices. (Access to the Mushroom House is NOT allowed.)
Skylights for this underground area were made from glass and steel and set into the ground above. They look rather like decorative manhole covers and are located next to the cafe' (on the greenhouse side). Not all of the skylights have weathered the 100+ years well and some are missing some or all of the handmade glass disks.
Be sure to look for this little known piece of Sonnenberg on your next visit!
