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The American Horticultural Society headquarters at River Farm in Alexandria, Virginia, is a national showcase for gardening and horticultural practices. The natural beauty of this 25-acre historic site along the Potomac River is enhanced by a blend of formal and naturalistic gardens, including woodlands, a meadow and award-winning children’s ...
- Spring Garden Market
The annual AHS Spring Garden Market at River Farm will take...
- Facility & Rentals
Located four miles south of Old Town Alexandria, River Farm...
- Upcoming Events
Save the Date: The 2024 Spring Garden Market will be held...
- Hours and Directions
River Farm Hours. March through November: Monday to Friday,...
- Gardening Programs
American Horticultural Society. CONTACT US: 7931 East...
- Weddings
Weddings Indoors and outdoors, and at any time of the year,...
- Spring Garden Market
- Perennial Borders
- White House Gates
- Manor House
- Ha-Ha Wall
- Children’s Garden
- The Garden Calm
A series of smaller gardens offers an ever-changing succession of color and interest throughout the year. Plants in each section of the garden are coordinated by color, season of bloom, size, and texture. They have also been selected for resistance to diseases and pests.
At one end of the Perennial Border stands a set of historic White House Gates. These gates were first installed at the White House in 1819, as part of the reconstruction project to repair damage from the War of 1812. They stood for more than 120 years at the northeast entrance to the White House before being removed during a renovation project. The...
River Farm’s manor house is home to the Society’s Administrative and Membership offices. The lower floor is open to the public and features a charming parlor with a stunning river view, and a beautiful ballroom. Rotating exhibits by area artists are often on display in these rooms. The manor house is a popular venue for weddings, corporate events, ...
A sunken brick Ha-Ha Wall borders the western side of the meadow area. In England, these walls were introduced in the 18th century to keep livestock and wildlife out of manor gardens without erecting a noticeable fence to spoil the view..
River Farm’s popular Children’s Garden, initially developed by school groups and professional landscape designers, is made up of more than a dozen, small, themed gardens designed to stimulate children’s interest in plants and nature. With the help of many volunteers and a dedicated staff, these gardens delight the child in all of us.
The Garden Calm is planted with shrubs, trees, and perennials that prefer full or part shade. The large tree that provides most of the shade for this area is an Osage orange (Maclura pomifera). This particular tree is estimated to be 200 years old.
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A short drive along the scenic George Washington Parkway from Old Town, Alexandria, River Farm is acclaimed for its spell-binding vistas stretching down to the Potomac River, along with its creative children’s gardens, beautiful four-acre meadow, and colorful flower displays. Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
River Farm. 52 reviews. #23 of 126 things to do in Alexandria. Historic SitesGardens. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. River Farm is the headquarters of the American Horticultural Society.
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River Farm, Alexandria, Virginia. 3,151 likes · 39 talking about this · 11,383 were here. Part of George Washington’s original farmlands, a 25-acre site overlooking the Potomac River that is...
7931 E. Boulevard Drive. Alexandria, Virginia. website. Email. (703) 768-5700. 01. |. 09. Originally part of George Washington’s farmlands and now headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, historic River Farm is nestled on 25 acres of lush gardens and woods overlooking the Potomac River, just four miles south of Old Town Alexandria.
