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Picture of a dress designed by Ann Lowe.

Explore the life and legacy of fashion figure Ann Lowe, who built a career on her exemplary talents that weathered significant changes in fashion, as well as American culture.  

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Specialty mums in the cutting garden

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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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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Dancers from the Dance Institute of Washington

Spend a summer evening in the gardens and enjoy a performance by the talented young students of the Dance Institute of Washington.

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Statue of a satyr playing pipes, located by Hillwood's Japanese-style garden

Enjoy an evening concert showcasing some of the finest jazz musicians in the DC area, playing memorable classics, all in the spectacular setting of Hillwood’s gardens. 

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Statue of a satyr playing pipes, located by Hillwood's Japanese-style garden

Enjoy an evening of jazz paying tribute to the iconic music of Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick in Hillwood’s spectacular gardens.

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Colorful floral arrangement

Create a beautiful summer floral arrangement built with the garden’s bright colors and textures.

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Parents with children picnicking on Lunar Lawn

Connect with other LGBTQ+ families in Hillwood's urban oasis at this family celebration.