Discover this superb collection of French art, antiques and jewelry at Marjorie Merriweather Post’s gracious estate in Washington D.C. Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887-1973) was passionate about French art and culture, and her personal collection demonstrates her pursuit of beauty, craftsmanship and quality. I’d obviously heard the Post name, but I didn’t know she was actually an Ambassador in Russia!

For $18, you can enter the estate for an unlimited amount of time to meander enjoy the gardens. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens: Where Fabulous Lives! Louis XV’s daughter, the Duchess of Parma, and granddaughter are featured in this painting by Jean-Marc Nattier. Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens is a lovely escape from our every day lives. According to Kate Markert, executive director of Hillwood and author of the new book A Garden for All Seasons (Rizzoli Electa, 2020), about the estate, Post knew that this home would be her last. Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window). I had actually never heard of it until Brea posted about it on her Instagram and I’m so glad she did because it made for  such a nice way to spend a Saturday with two of my favorite ladies!

Wedding Belles | Hillwood Estate, Museum and Garden June 18, 2011 - Jan 15, 2012 Retro Outfits Vintage Outfits Dina Merrill Event Dresses Wedding Dresses Celebrity Wedding Gowns Modern Vintage Weddings Vintage Bridal Fashion History We were so fascinated by Marjorie Merriweather Post after visiting the mansion that I bought a book on her at the gift shop that the three of us are going to pass around. If you go: The Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 www.hillwoodmuseum.org 202-686-5807 Closed Monday The Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens

Staff at Hillwood are informative, warm, and know how to treat their guests right. He is excited to be representing France Today in the D.C. area. Marjorie Merriweather Post bought Hillwood in 1955 and renovated the property with the intention of leaving it as a museum that would inspire and educate the public. Hillwood opened as a public institution in 1977, endowing the country with the most comprehensive collection of Russian imperial art outside of Russia, a distinguished 18th-century French decorative art collection, six working greenhouses boasting one of the country’s finest orchid collections, and twenty-five acres of serene landscaped gardens and natural woodlands for all to enjoy. Your information will never be shared or sold to a 3rd party.

For $18, you can enter the estate for an unlimited amount of time to meander enjoy the gardens. This sapphire and diamond fringe necklace is a stunning example. Required fields are marked *. 202-686-5807

It’s sort of near the Van Ness-UDC metro stop, but there’s free parking on site, so I would suggest driving if you can. Advanced reservations are required to visit. Your email address will not be published. The gardens are sublime and each feel like their own little world that you can gaze upon.

Hillwood has reopened!
My favorite part of the estate (besides the AH-MAZE-ING butler’s pantry and pink powder room in the mansion) was the Japanese-style garden. 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Marjorie Merriweather Post bought Hillwood in 1955 and renovated the property with the intention of leaving it as a museum that would inspire and educate the public. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens. In 2012, with the presentation of Prêt-à-Papier: The Exquisite Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave, Hillwood launched a new program that adds contemporary and outdoor initiatives to the ongoing presentation of exhibitions to offer added perspectives on the collections, gardens, and the Marjorie Merriweather Post life story. Additional highlights include Beauvais tapestries from the 1730s, table services commissioned by Catherine the Great, Russian Orthodox Church objects, rare lace tablecloths, Wedgwood ceramics, bloodstone objects, and jewelry by Harry Winston and Cartier. Sign up to the free France Today newsletter to get all the best France related content and competitions sent directly to your inbox.

Over the years, he has explored many regions of l’Hexagone, including a recent vacation to Champagne to pick grapes during harvest season - Santé! Back at home in Washington, D.C., he enjoys a variety of French cultural events, including films, concerts, and language classes. Find out more. Hillwood is set on 25 beautifully landscaped acres, and Post had intended to share it with future generations. Excited by a new project and inspired by a sense of legacy, Post went to work renovating the house and grounds. Sign up to the FREE France Today newsletter! “The more I learn about Marjorie Post, the more amazed I am,” says Markert.