Day trip to Hillwood Estate in Washington, D.C. set Feb. 27
The Rehoboth Art League will hold an outing to experience the art, architecture and history of Hillwood Estate, Museum and Garden in Washington, D.C., with check-in at 7:15 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27. A tour bus will provide round-trip transportation between Rehoboth Beach and the museum, and Hillwood entry is included in the trip cost of $50 per person.
On display will be Hillwood's Artistic Table exhibition, where well-known interior designers and Hillwood curators take inspiration from Marjorie Merriweather Post and history's finest table settings to create a feast for the eyes.
Ongoing highlights at Hillwood include Marjorie Post's home, now a museum. Her strong ties to the 18th-century French décor have been maintained, while modern conveniences have been added over the years. The elegant French drawing room and high-tech kitchen are some of the many reasons that Hillwood is referred to as one of Washington's most memorable homes.
Participants also will have an opportunity to visit Hillwood's renowned gardens, designed by prominent landscape architects Umberto Innocenti and Richard Webel in the 1950s. They designed 13 acres of formal gardens to be in bloom in spring and fall when Marjorie Post was in residence in Hillwood. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear from Hillwood's gardeners and get a glimpse of what's growing on the property for spring and summer.
Space is limited and advance reservations are required. The deluxe bus has restroom accommodations available onboard. Return time to Rehoboth is estimated at 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.rehobothartleague.org or call 302-227-8408, Ext. 203.
