Hillwood Japanese Garden Washington Dc
Posts 25 acre estate in Washington DC.
Hillwood japanese garden washington dc. Jeff had just posted about one of his Hillwood photos being used for a travel guide and then I realized I still had a couple dozen of photos from that visit not yet uploaded. Hillwood is set upon 25 acres of gardens and surrounding woodlands in northwest Washington DC. Hillwood Estate Museum Gardens Washington DC Picture.
The 25-acre estate features an extensive display of azaleas and orchids and a Japanese-style garden. Along with the washington park arboretum the seattle japanese garden will thrill your senses and bri. During her lifetime Hillwood became a place to showcase her collections particularly Russian imperial art and became a legendary social venue.
For example North American plant species such as the Colorado blue spruce by the large stone lantern are juxtaposed with Asian species such as the Japanese maple. Japanese Gardens - Check out Tripadvisor members 50708 candid photos and videos. Friends now resident in West Virginia near DC Hennie and Elna took us there as they wanted us to see the extensive art collection and explore the gardens.
The gardens feature landscapes of colorful roses a Japanese-style hillside rustic country houses and formal event lawns. 4155 Linnean Ave NW Washington DC 20008-3806 USA. Hillwood Estate Museum Gardens Washington DC Picture.
Washington DC HPIM6578. The Japanese Style Garden at Hillwood Museum. Hillwood Estate Museum Gardens is a decorative arts museum in Washington DC United StatesThe former residence of businesswoman socialite philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post Hillwood is known for its large decorative arts collection that focuses heavily on the House of Romanov including Fabergé eggsOther highlights are 18th and 19th century French art and.
A portion of the Japanese garden - Check out Tripadvisor members 50714 candid photos and videos. Purchased by Marjorie Merriweather Post in 1955 following divorce from her third husband Hillwood is located at 4155 Linnean Avenue in NW Washington DC. Posts landscape architect contacted him about doing a Japanese garden at Hillwood Mrs.