Discover the architecture and history behind two American houses from different centuries. Woodlawn was built in 1805 and dominated a 2,000 acre plantation site. Pope-Leighey House was designed in 1940 by architect Frank Lloyd Wright as a small family home.

Special guided tours of the houses will be available on the hour starting at 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, and 1 PM. Hands-on activities will explore different aspects of the homes' histories.

Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy exploring our gardens and grounds. Tickets are $15 per adult, $10 per student (K-12), ages 5 and under are free.

We invite you to celebrate the opening of Woodlawn's new exhibit Woodlawn: People and Perspectives on Saturday, May 4 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Through text, images, and objects displayed throughout the house, you will learn about the contributions of the many people who shaped the site's past and present.

You will also have the opportunity to explore Offerings for Tauxenent: Acknowledging Native Place. This exhibit was curated by a team of public history students at George Mason University in collaboration with Indigenous community partners.

The reception is free and open to the public but due to limited space, we do kindly request advance registration. Light refreshments will be served.

Forest Bathing, also known as Forest Therapy, is a slow, mindful immersion in Nature. During a two and a half hour period, we move through the Forest and connect with the environment using all of our senses. This practice is deeply grounding and has many health benefits. The total distance traveled is often less than a mile. Forest Bathing is not a hike, and it is not a plant identification walk.

Leading the session will be Emily Hampton, an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT) certified guide. She is a graduate of Stanford University and a 23 year veteran of the U.S. Navy. Emily is also a certified yoga teacher and Nidra meditation teacher.

Tickets are $30, and attendance is capped at 12.

Enjoy the iconic Pope-Leighey House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, at twilight! Sit back with complimentary snacks and a glass of wine, as you watch the changing light bring out the beautiful architectural details of the house. Play games in the yard, listen to period music, and tour the house at your leisure as the sun slowly sets.

Tickets are $25, with one drink included in the price of your ticket.

Snacks will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own food (no outside alcohol). Tables and chairs will be set up around the Pope-Leighey House for you to use.

No food or drink will be allowed inside the house. When you arrive on site, please head directly to the Pope-Leighey House.

Most of the event will be held outside the house, please dress accordingly.

Questions? Call 703-570-6919 or email woodlawnevents@savingplaces.org