Dumbarton Oaks
5.0/5 (2 ratings)-
Photograph © Karl Gercens
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Photograph © Karl Gercens
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Photograph © Karl Gercens
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Photograph © Karl Gercens
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Photograph © Dumbarton Oaks
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Photograph © Christopher Laine
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Photograph © Dumbarton Oaks
Gardenvisit Editorial
Begun in 1920, the garden was designed by Beatrix Farrand. She admired the Arts and Crafts style of Gertrude Jekyll, but there is a fresh spirit to Dumbarton Oaks. Farrand was a well-travelled and professional designer, open to a wider range of cultural influences than Jekyll. The ellipse is an exercise in geometry. The pebble garden is an original idea, based on a wheatsheaf mofit, made with pebbles from Mexico and covered with a film of water to display their vibrancy. The pool in front ot the logia was designed for swimming. Farrand was expert in the handling of steps, walks and planting.
Address - 1703 32nd Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, DC 20007
Opening times - All year (except public holidays). Daily. Open 2pm to 6pm (5pm from November to mid March).
Website - Visit the Dumbarton Oaks website
Opening times - All year (except public holidays). Daily. Open 2pm to 6pm (5pm from November to mid March).
Website - Visit the Dumbarton Oaks website
Designers and Influences
This garden has been designed and influenced by Beatrix Farrand
Local Hotels
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Holiday Inn Washington-Georgetown (0km away)
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The Latham Georgetown Hotel (0km away)
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Best Western Georgetown (1km away)
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Georgetown Suites Harbour (1km away)
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Georgetown Suites (1km away)
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Carlyle Suites Hotel (1km away)
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The Normandy Hotel (1km away)
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Embassy Suites Washington D.C. (1km away)
From $139.00 to $499.00
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Federal Reserve Gardens (2km away)
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The White House Garden (2km away)
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Reviews and Comments
Have you visited this garden?-
about 2 years ago
Bill B. said
it's April 2010 and the Wisteria is in bloom!
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over 4 years ago
Anonymous said
An experience to behold!
(5.0/5)
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