Visitors are welcome to enjoy the gardens and picnic throughout the grounds at Hillwood. Guests may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages for informal picnics, or purchase food, beverages, beer, and wine at Merriweather Café. 

Please note the following items are not permitted:

• Special events
• Lawn furniture
• Music
• Sports
• Decorations
• Balloons
• Coolers
• Outside alcohol

To find a location in the gardens, please reference the picnicking map. Visitors may also use the chairs and tables located throughout the grounds, including in the motor court.