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Wanna Spend a Night in Philip Johnson's Glass House? It'll Cost You $30,000

A "gift" sold in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, because of course.
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There's that saying about people who live in glass houses not throwing stones. But what about people who pay $30,000 to stay in one of the world's most famous glass houses for just a night?

That donation will buy you a night-long experience in influential architect Philip Johnson's iconic Glass House, the architect's weekend retreat in New Canaan, Connecticut. The $30,000 (partially tax deductible) buys a full night stay for you and a guest, plus a multicourse and locally sourced dinner for up to ten guests. Proceeds from the project will go to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which has owned the house since Johnson died in 2005.