Lakewold Gardens

The renowned Landscape Architect, Thomas Church, took cues from the formal architecture of the Georgian-style Wagner House and composed scenic vistas and his oft-noted "garden rooms" as a study in contrasts - grand vs. intimate, formal vs. naturalistic, classical vs. modern. Lakewold Gardens reflects a landmark moment in the History of Garden Design when modern ideas came head-to-head with tradition. Corydon and Eulalie Wagner, the former owners of Lakewold Gardens, have left a legacy of over 250 species of Rhododendrons, more than 30 varieties of Japanese Maples, and many unique trees, such as our grand Metasequoia or Dawn Redwood (one of the largest in Washington), and other shrubs and groundcovers from around the world. There is a rose-covered teahouse, Quatrefoil pool, Medieval Knot Garden, Fern Garden and Woodland Garden.