Greville Macdonald was a member of the Macdonald family, which had close ties to the cultural and intellectual circles that surrounded the Gilder family. The Macdonalds were known for their contributions to the arts and letters in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often engaging with prominent figures like Richard Watson Gilder and Helena de Kay Gilder. Though Greville Macdonald was not directly related to Four Brooks Farm, the Macdonald family’s involvement in the artistic and social movements of the era connected them to the Gilder family’s legacy. Greville’s association with this network helped foster the creative and cultural environment that Four Brooks Farm now commemorates.