• Bradford Pear - Espalier
• (Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford')

• Brown Eyed Susan
• (Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida)

• Chinese Abelia
• (Abelia chinensis)

• Daffodils
• (Narcissus)

• English Bluebells
• (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)

• Euphorbia
• (Euphorbia 'Diamond Frost')

• Flowering quince
• (Chaenomeles speciosa)

• Flowering Tobacco
• (Nicotiana alata)

• Golden Bridalwreath Spiraea
• (Spiraea thunbergii 'Ogon')

• Grape Hyacinth
• (Muscari armeniacum)

• Hopi Crapemyrtle
• (Lagerstroemia indica 'Hopi')

• Joe-Pye Weed
• (Eupatorium purpureum)

• Kenilworth Ivy
• (Cymbalaria muralis)

• Naked Ladies
• (Lycoris squamigera)

• Ornamental Onion
• (Allium senescens var. glaucum)

• Perennial Sweet Pea
• (Lathyrus latifolius)

• Plumbago
• (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)

• Purple Coneflower
• (Echinacea purpurea)

• Rock Cress
• (Aubrietia deltoides)

• Russian Sage
• (Perovskia atriplicifolia)

• Species tulip
• (Tulipa specie)

A stately mansion, beautiful rolling farmland, exquisite gardens, a repository of more than 200 years of American history and culture – all of these can be found at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens near Leesburg, Virginia.

Established in the early 19th century by George Carter, Oatlands was a thriving wheat plantation and base for numerous business enterprises until the time of the Civil War. During most of the 20th century Oatlands served as the country estate of Mr. and Mrs. William Corcoran Eustis, affluent Washingtonians with strong ties to the American political arena.

Now a National Trust Historic Site and a National Historic Landmark, Oatlands is flourishing with four full seasons of activities. Come visit this beautiful part of Virginia with its important historic landscape, hear the stories Oatlands has to tell, discover the history of the place and its personalities, and enjoy the many programs and events at Oatlands.

The 11th Annual Four Seasons of Oatlands Art Show and Sale

July 6 - 26 in Oatlands Carriage House

With thanks to Middleburg Artist Sarita Moffat for providing the image for this year's show~

"Yellowwood Farm," Sarita Moffat, c. 2009

Head Gardener Carla Johnston is pleased to announce that the magnolia trees are in bloom in the garden and in front of the mansion.  The lovely blossoms like the one shown above are beautiful and their scent is so fragrant. 

This is a favorite time of year for many who love visiting the Oatlands formal gardens.  Stop by and say hello as we are working.  We look forward to seeing you in the garden!

The 2009 Afternoon Tea Schedule is posted!  Please click on the Afternoon Tea heading in the menu bar to the left. 

We are Open!...

Oatlands opened to the public for the 2009 season today, Monday, March 23!  Visit the website for the 2009 Calendar of Events and Tea Schedule.  Administrative offices are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

With thanks to Kevin Keane and his crew from Millstone Restoration, a new walkway of bricks is in place. Blank bricks will be changed to named bricks as you participate in this program.

Are you searching for the perfect birthday, anniversary or holiday gift for a family member or friend? Perhaps you wish to remember special people in your life with a gift in their honor or memory or honor a wedding couple's Oatlands wedding. The commemorative brick program at oatlands offers you this unique gift-giving opportunity.