Dumbarton Oaks - a Treat for Garden-Tourists
Dumbarton Oaks, R and 31st Streets, Georgetown, Washington D.C. Gardens open March 15 through October 31, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and from November 1 through March 14, open 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Closed Mon. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The gardens at Dumbarton Oaks were designed by American landscape architect, Beatrix Farrand ( www.beatrixfarrandgarden.org ) who worked 20-years on the design with the property owners, Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss. Though few of her gardens survive today, Farrand (1872-1959) received over 200-commissions during her 50-year career. Her clients included families on the east coast, the New York Botanical Garden, the White House, and universities. Farrand was the fifth generation in her family to become gardeners and landscape professionals. After her marriage at age 20, Farrand studied landscape gardening, botany, engineering, elevation rendering and other courses...