This was my second visit to Hillwood, and it's off season, so nothing in the garden is blooming. However, the crowds are gone, and you have a leisurely tour through the house where you can spend as much time as you like viewing your favorite objects or rooms. It's a rare jewel!

I've lived in the DMW my whole life and sad that I never came here before. I made reservations online and went through the entire exhibit a little under 3 hours. My friend and I hit everything from the greenhouse garden, mansion, estate, cafe, Japanese garden and outside small gardens. Awesome location to take a bunch of photos and even a photo shoot. I noticed a couple of parties had outdoor picnics or just catching some rays from the sun. The location is very easy to navigate around. Grab one of the brochure maps and just follow the directions. The pieces here are timeless and I found myself in awe as I went from room to room. Parking is very easy to find as security will help navigate you. With current Covid conditions you have to book in advance and give yourself about 30-60 minutes between each exhibit if you enjoy taking pictures. The cafe here is no joke. They have gourmet sandwiches, croissants and even frose!

I lived in Northern VA for 4 years and had never heard of this place. On a recent return visit I stumbled across reviews for this place and decided rather spontaneously to check it out. It was a wonderful experience. The grounds are beautifully maintained and I found the life of Marjorie Post to be quite fascinating. The collection of art and artifacts on display there are stunning. As an added bonus there happened to be a very well curated and creatively presented exhibit of the photography of Alfred Eisenstaedt. I only wished I knew of this place when we lived there. It’s a lovely way to spend a day. I would definitely recommend a visit.