Explore sumptuous jewelry and fanciful objects including those created by imperial Russia's legendary jeweler, Peter Carl Fabergé, and design your own magnificent jeweled creations. This program meets all requirements to earn the Craft and Tinker badge for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts.

Garden Journeys: Gardener Badge (available March-November)

Discover the beauty, tranquility, and whimsy of the Japanese-style garden and French parterre and design your own dream garden.

Meets the following requirements to earn the Junior Gardener Badge:
•    Step 1: Visit a garden
•    Step 2: Explore garden design
•    Step 3: Learn how to choose garden plants

Bridging Ceremonies (onsite)

The half-moon bridges in the Japanese-style garden are a beautiful setting for bridging ceremonies.

• $50 for groups of up to 20 visitors
• $3 per additional visitor (up to max. of 35 visitors, total group size)
• Group size: 35 visitors maximum
• Dates and times: Tuesday-Sunday, March-November, 10-11 a.m. or 3-4 p.m., subject to availability
• To request holding a bridging ceremony at Hillwood, please complete the Girl Scout Program Request Form

Plan Your Visit

• Directions, transportation, and parking information
• Facilities and access (Please inform us of any special needs when you schedule your visit.)
• Museum shop: Commemorate your visit with a Hillwood fun patch!
• Dining arrangements
  • Picnicking: Bring picnic blankets and a bag lunch or snack to enjoy on the lawn in designated areas. Please note that we do not allow large coolers or any kind of special event set-up (tables, chairs, etc.) in the gardens, and music and games (frisbee, etc.) are not permitted.
  • Merriweather Café: Preorder from our group dining menu or order boxed lunches for take-out. Contact [email protected] or call 202.243.3914 at least two weeks or more in advance to make arrangements.
  • Take-out: An assortment of sandwiches, salads, and snacks are available from Merriweather To-Go.