Imagine Well Being: Golden Hour Sound Bath & Garden Social in July
2026-07-17 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, VA, 20175, United States
Experience an evening of relaxation and connection at Oatlands during “Golden Hour Sound Bath & Garden Social: Soothing Soundscapes, Nature Therapy and Herbal Mocktails at Sunset.” This immersive gathering led by Imagine Well Being combines a gentle nature therapy-inspired walk with soothing soundscapes designed to calm the mind and restore the body as the sun sets across the gardens.
Guests will unwind with a restorative outdoor sound bath featuring vibrational instruments, followed by a relaxed garden social with refreshing herbal mocktails and meaningful connection in the beauty of golden hour.
Audience: Ages 18+
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Seeing Our Humanity: A Signature Event of 'Justice for All'
2026-07-25 13:00 - 16:30
Thank you for the overwhelming response to Seeing Our Humanity!
We have reached maximum capacity and are no longer accepting registrations.
The public is invited to attend a signature event at Oatlands on July 25 called “Seeing Our Humanity,” which brings together descendants from all four National Historic Trust Sites of enslavement in Virginia for an afternoon of speakers, music and fellowship.
1-1:15 p.m. Welcome remarks

1:15-2 p.m. A conversation with National Trust for Historic Preservation President and CEO Brent Leggs and Djimon Hounsou, an Academy Award-nominated actor, humanitarian and founder of the Djimon Hounsou Foundation, which champions connection and healing the wounds of slavery.
2:15-3:15 p.m. How We Remember: Memorials and the Stories We Tell – A discussion moderated by Nakita Reed, senior director for Preservation Operations, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund at the National Trust for Historic Preservation
3:30-4:15 p.m. From Reckoning to Repair: Paths Toward Justice and Belonging – A discussion moderated by Tiffany Tolbert, co-director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund at the National Trust for Historic Preservation
4:15-4:30 p.m. Closing session
During breaks, enjoy musical performances by the Washington Revels’ ensemble Jubilee Voices.
To commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday, four National Trust Historic Sites in Virginia that were all sites of enslavement – Woodlawn, Belle Grove Plantation, Montpelier and Oatlands – are hosting a descendant-centered series of programs called America 250: Justice for All. These community gatherings, tours, exhibits and workshops explore voices essential to understanding our nation’s history. View the full schedule of events. “Seeing Our Humanity” is the culmination of the series.
Admission to “Seeing Our Humanity” is free with registration.

Twilight Tours - Twilight Garden Tours
2026-07-31 18:30 - 20:00
Oatlands Twilight Tours
Explore Overlooked Spaces. Uncover Hidden Histories. Experience Oatlands After Hours.
April 8 – Folklore and Phantoms: Exploring where legends meet history.
May 31 – Mystery in Madness: Histories of misunderstood minds.
June 29 – From Shadows to Pride: Stories illuminating the path to pride.
July 11 – Twilight Garden Tours: Discover the garden at dusk.
July 31 – Twilight Garden Tours: Discover the garden at dusk.
October 26 – Spooky Stories: Tales told after dark.

$20 per Adult
Time Change! 6:30-8 PM
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Imagine Well Being: Golden Hour Sound Bath & Garden Social in August
2026-08-15 18:00 - 20:30
Join Imagine Well Being at Oatlands for a restorative “Golden Hour Sound Bath & Garden Social: Where Sunset, Sound and Serenity Meet.” This immersive experience begins with a gentle guided nature therapy walk through the gardens, inviting moments of mindfulness, sensory connection and presence in nature.
Guests will then settle into an outdoor sound bath featuring soothing vibrational instruments designed to calm the nervous system and promote deep relaxation. Following the experience, enjoy a relaxed garden social with herbal mocktails and meaningful connections during golden hour.
Audience: Ages 18+
Register here

StageCoach Theatre: Spies and Cyanide
2026-08-22 18:30 - 21:00
Step into Oatlands’ Carriage House and enter the year 1779 when StageCoach Theatre Company returns with a new dinner theater immersive experience.
In the shadows of the American Revolution, you will uncover the daring world of the Culper Spy Ring – the secret intelligence network that helped turn the tide of history. When loyalist printer James Rivington is found murdered, British intelligence launches an urgent investigation. But as clues begin to surface, it becomes clear this is no ordinary crime. Join the hunt, unravel the mystery and find the killer before the truth is revealed.

“Spies and Cyanide” is written by Mia Canavan Schaefer, produced by Jerri Wiseman and directed by Terry Smith.
When: August 22. Dinner buffet starts at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:15 p.m.
Tickets: $80 + sales tax + ticketing fee
Click here to purchase tickets for the August 22 production at Oatlands.
This dinner theater production is available at other locations as well. (Learn more)

Flirting with Fans Tea
2026-08-23 13:00 - 15:00
Feeling coquettish? Have we got the perfect summertime tea for you.
Picture this: you’ve stepped back in time and have been invited to a dance at the finest mansion in the area. You notice a gentleman across the dance floor. Would you know how to communicate with him using only your fan?
Join us on Sunday, August 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Oatlands Carriage House for classic tea sandwiches and sweets, local preserves and Oatlands’ exclusive tea blend. This delightful tea program includes a brief history of the hand fan and a demonstration on how to use it for your own flirtations or simply to stay cool. Guests will go home with their own fan – for any use!
Tickets for this special experience are $70. Children’s tickets with smaller portions are $55.
Purchase Tickets Here

Before and After Leo Plantation
2026-09-10 19:00 - 20:00
Robert Carter III filed a deed of emancipation at the Westmoreland County Courthouse in 1791, gradually freeing over 500 enslaved people. It was the largest private emancipation in our country’s history. Carter’s Leo Plantation in Fairfax County had connections to Oatlands in Loudoun County.
Chrystal Gaskins, a descendant of the people enslaved at Leo Plantation, and historical researcher Kristie Kendall will discuss the remarkable story of those enslaved, their lives after freedom, and the land where they lived and labored.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

Oatlands Garden Soirée
2026-09-20 15:00 - 18:00
Join us for an afternoon of seasonal cocktails, generous hors d’oeuvres, special tours featuring living history interpreters with period attire, and lawn games celebrating the preservation and history of Oatlands.

Imagine Well Being: Twilight Tranquility: Nature, Lanterns & Sound
2026-09-26 18:00 - 20:30
As twilight settles over the historic gardens, rolling landscape and centuries-old trees of Oatlands, join Imagine Well Being for a gentle forest therapy experience that invites wonder, reflection and connection with the natural world. Guided by lantern light, we’ll move slowly through this storied landscape, engaging our senses and exploring the beauty of a place shaped by generations of human and ecological history.
The evening concludes with a restorative sound bath, offering a peaceful opportunity to relax, reflect and immerse yourself in the serenity of twilight.
Audience: Ages 16+
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Oatlands 5k Run - Miles for Mammograms
2026-10-03 09:00 - 22:30
Help provide life-saving breast cancer screenings for women in our region as you run on Oatlands’ beautiful trails!

Registration Fees:

$30 through July 31
$40 from August 1 through Race day

REGISTER HERE!

Imagine Well Being: Fireside Traditions
2026-10-24 18:00 - 21:00
We live in a world of constant connection, where the night sky is hidden by city lights and our quiet moments are often crowded by digital distractions. This evening, Imagine Well Being invites you to disconnect from the grid, gather around the ancient glow of a campfire and re-attune to the heartbeat of the Earth. Set against the historic backdrop of Oatlands, this all-ages gathering bridges the stories of the past with the restorative peace of the present.
At “Fireside Traditions: History, Forest Bathing & Sound Beneath the Stars,” step into the quiet of a world before electricity, experience forest bathing and sensory invitations among the mature historic landscape. Then sink into a meditative sound bath under the open sky, as the sounds and vibrations of the instruments weave together with the crackling fire and the living sounds of nature all around us.
Audience: All Ages
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Halloween Tea
2026-10-25 12:30 - 14:30
A spooky Halloween-themed tea is booking now at Oatlands. Come join us for a traditional English Tea held in the historic Carriage House. You will enjoy English scones, Devon cream, classic tea sandwiches and sweets, local preserves and Oatlands’ exclusive tea blend.
Seating at 12:30 p.m.
Gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Please tell us about your seating arrangements, dietary restrictions and anything else in the order notes section on the checkout page.

Guided mansion tours are available as an additional charge. Receive a 50% discount on a tour with tea – just add a tour to your cart!
We appreciate your support and look forward to giving you a memorable experience at Oatlands.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Twilight Tours - Spooky Stories
2026-10-26 19:30 - 20:30
Oatlands Twilight Tours
Explore Overlooked Spaces. Uncover Hidden Histories. Experience Oatlands After Hours.
April 8 – Folklore and Phantoms: Exploring where legends meet history.
May 31 – Mystery in Madness: Histories of misunderstood minds.
June 29 – From Shadows to Pride: Stories illuminating the path to pride.
July 11 – Twilight Garden Tours: Discover the garden at dusk.
July 31 – Twilight Garden Tours: Discover the garden at dusk.
October 26 – Spooky Stories: Tales told after dark.

$20 per Adult
7:30-8:30 PM
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Imagine Well Being: Trees That Remember
2026-11-07 14:00 - 17:00
Step beneath the canopy of Oatlands and into a deeper, quieter relationship with the trees that shape this landscape. The guided experience, “Trees That Remember: A Sensory Immersion at Oatlands” led by Imagine Well Being, is rooted in forest therapy practices among some of the property’s most historic and notable trees.
Home to over 300 mature specimens, including a centuries-old ginkgo, a state-champion hornbeam and historic plantings, these grounds hold a living archive of resilience and change. Through a series of sensory invitations, you will slow down and connect with individual trees, tuning in to their physical presence and the subtle ways they express themselves.
To ground the experience, we will share a wild-foraged tea – offering a literal taste of nature. Then, gather beneath the canopy for a restorative sound bath, where gentle tones and vibrations blend with the living soundscape of Oatlands to create a deeply immersive space to unwind and reflect.
Audience: Ages 16+
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Home for the Holidays Tea
2026-11-21
A themed tea is booking now at Oatlands. Come join us for a traditional English Tea held in the historic Carriage House. You will enjoy English scones, Devon cream, classic tea sandwiches and sweets, local preserves and Oatlands’ exclusive tea blend.
Seatings at 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Please tell us about your seating arrangements, dietary restrictions and anything else in the order notes section on the checkout page.

Guided mansion tours are available as an additional charge. Receive a 50% discount on a tour with tea – just add a tour to your cart!
We appreciate your support and look forward to giving you a memorable experience at Oatlands.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Holiday Tea – Dec 6
2026-12-06
A festive holiday-themed tea is booking now at Oatlands. Come join us for a traditional English Tea held in the historic Carriage House. You will enjoy English scones, Devon cream, classic tea sandwiches and sweets provided by the Tea Cart. Enjoy local preserves and Oatlands’ exclusive tea blend.
Seatings at 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Please tell us about your seating arrangements, dietary restrictions and anything else in the order notes section on the checkout page.

Guided mansion tours are available as an additional charge. Receive a 50% discount on a tour with tea – just add a tour to your cart!
We appreciate your support and look forward to giving you a memorable experience at Oatlands.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

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