Events which take place in the garden

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Create a one-of-a-kind holiday decoration of hearty evergreens and festive foliage to enliven your home at this in-person workshop.

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Tune in to feast your eyes on Hillwood’s elaborate holiday trees and immerse yourself in the layered details with floral and event décor designer Ami Wilber on this virtual tour.

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French Parterre covered in snow

Explore the bones of Hillwood’s peaceful winter gardens with Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture.

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Mums red, orange and pink close up

Create a beautiful arrangement inspired by Marjorie Merriweather Post's love of chrysanthemums.

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Three floral arrangements featuring fall harvest colored chrystanthemums

Ami Wilber shares a virtual step-by-step guide to create a beautiful arrangement inspired by Marjorie Merriweather Post's love of chrysanthemums.

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Copper Coin and Butter and Cream chrysanthemums as part of the fall display

Marjorie Post was particularly fond of chrysanthemums. Learn how Hillwood continues the fifty-five-year tradition of propagating mums for fresh cut flowers in the weekly arrangements.

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Bring your garden club, bus tour, social group, senior center, or any group of ten or more to enjoy the Hillwood experience with special rates and programs.

Experience the serene colors, sights, and stories of the fall trees at Hillwood.

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Fall garden with red and orange mums

The fall garden shines as plantings, accented by tens-of-thousands of chrysanthemums, begin to transition from the bright growth of summer to fall colors.

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Native plants at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Explore the Collections and Research Center native garden featuring a bio-retention pond with Garden Section and Volunteer Manager Matt Boyle. 

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Colorful floral arrangement

Create a beautifully rustic floral design using blooms from local flower farms in the D.C. region.