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Garden Walk with Marilyn Naylor
May 21st at 11a.m.
Join Garden Committee Chairperson, Marilyn Naylor, for a walk about in the Formal Gardens at Oatlands. Marilyn will share some of the history of the gardens as well as the current and future plans. Although the gardens are formal, this will not be a formal, scripted talk. Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes as there are numerous stairs. See the Secret Garden, restored teahouse, and the new conversation pit. Free to members and a $10 donation for non-members. We hope to see you May 21st at 11am!
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Thank you to all attending the
Mother's Day Tea...it is Sold Out!
We hope to see you in June for the next Tea.
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Join us on June 17th for Tea in Oatlands' Carriage House. An elegant Holiday themed tea is booking now at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens. Come join us for a traditional English Tea held in the historic Carriage House. You will enjoy traditional English scones, Devon cream, classic tea sandwiches and sweets, local preserves, and Oatlands’ exclusive tea blend.
Seatings at 10:30, 12:30, and 2:30pm
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The Loudoun Symphony
performs at Oatlands
Oatlands recently partnered with the Loudoun Symphony for a performance of "Still Air" by Jeffrey Mumford. You can listen to the performance with the link below. We would like to thank the Loudoun Symphony for bringing this beautiful piece to the drawing room at Oatlands and filling the house again with the sounds of music.
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It's time for strawberries!
Wegmeyer Farms will be opening their strawberry patch for upick strawberries this week. Please visit their website below for more details. Remember, it is best to access the field by heading one road south of Oatlands' main entrance to Little Oatlands Lane. Yum!!!
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Murder Mystery
Welcome aboard The Mediterranean Mermaid as she returns home from another fun-filled trip full of romance, adventure, and … a dead body. It appears that one of the passengers was found dead next to the railing. Now, it’s up to you, your fellow passengers, your Captain, and your lovely cruise director to solve the crime. Luckily, an FBI agent has just been air-lifted aboard to help. But wait, he has his own agenda… Murder on the Love Boat promises something for everyone. Set a course for an exciting and new adventure on the Love Boat.
Join us May 20th.
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Bluebird Nesting Trail at Oatlands
In 2022, Oatland’s trail of twelve nest boxes helped fledge (28) Bluebirds, (25) Tree Swallows and (15) House Wrens. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy greatly appreciates #OatlandsVA support for these protected cavity nesting birds! The trail is off to a great start this year – (5) Bluebirds have already hatched and another (15) Bluebird eggs have been counted.
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Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a rich resource for our community, state, and nation. We provide historical, educational and recreational experiences to our many visitors. We are 100% dependent on your generous donations for the preservation of our 200 year-old property. |
Calendar of Events
Garden Walk with Marilyn Naylor
May 21
Tea in the Carriage House
May 14-SOLD OUT, June 17, August 19, September 30, October 29, November 18, December 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, & 27
Stage Coach Theater
May 20, June 10 & 17, July 15, October 14 & 21, November 4, December 2, 9, &16
CHAMP Dog Lure Coursing
May 6 & 7, June 10 & 11, August 19 & 20, September 9 & 10, October 4 & 5
Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Horse Trials
June 24 & 25
High School Cross Country Invitational
September 23
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Member Highlight
John Sterling
John Sterling joined us for the historical talk with Robert Ray on April 21st. John is a descendant of the Carter Family and a member at Oatlands. John surprised us by donating family pictures and other artifacts highlighting Nick Carter who played for the Philadelphia Athletics, pitching the season opener in 1908 against the Philadelphia Phillies. Thank you for your continued support John! John shown here with Manager, Tracy Drash and Board Member, Katharine Stewart.
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Located on over 400 picturesque acres at the edge of Hunt Country, Oatlands Historic Home & Gardens is one of Northern Virginia’s premier event venues. The historic mansion is the perfect backdrop to our venues; the Greenhouse, Carriage House, Tent Pavilion or several intimate locations in the beautifully terraced formal gardens. Oatlands can accommodate groups for indoor and outdoor events areas from 25 to 300 for celebrations, corporate events, galas, company picnics, weddings and festivals. Consider Oatlands for an unforgettable and unique experience. |
Ann McMoran
Laura Wigglesworth
Meadows Farms
Carolyn Ross
Catherine Thorpe
Ann Livoti
Willa Kiser
Woman's Club of Loudoun
Joe Fioramonti
Arlene Lewis
Barbara Kaufman
Manassas Garden Club
Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
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Do you have family and friends coming to visit? Consider a 5 Star stay at one of our Airbnb homes. The Gap House (4 bedrooms), which is a pet friendly home, joins the historic Hamlet (6 bedrooms) and the charming Stone Cottage (3 bedrooms), as ideal locations near wineries, restaurants and other beautiful destinations. Make your trip an extra special getaway and stay at Oatlands!
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Oatlands' mission is to create a shared future by revealing, understanding and preserving the full human, architectural, and natural history of Oatlands.
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We would love to hear from you.
Email us at: info@oatlands.org or call 703-727-0670.
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