Oatlands’ Garden and Grounds OPEN daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visitor Center open Friday thru Sunday. Tours at 11am, 12pm, and 2pm.
Mon-Thurs, Tours available by booking online 24 hours prior.
Questions: 703-727-0670

Oatlands will be closed for the season beginning December 28th.
We will be reopening for the season sometime in March of 2024.
Thank you for all of your support throughout the year!
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Oatlands

Historic House and Gardens

Photography Information

Oatlands is a self-supporting historic site. Therefore a reasonable fee that contributes to sustaining the property is charged for professional photography. Please read the following information:

SCHEDULING

Email tdrash@oatlands.org or call 703-727-0670 to schedule a session. Oatlands reserves the right to refuse walk-ins if they conflict with scheduled events.

ARRIVAL

  • Photographers and their clients must park in the main lot beside the Carriage House.

GROUNDS & PROPERTY RULES

  1. Photo sessions may take place in the gardens, and on the grounds. Building interiors are not included.
  2. Trees on the property are historic; please do not climb them.
  3. Do not step in flower beds or disturb plantings.
  4. Oatlands is a public, family-friendly venue. Nudity or revealing costumes are prohibited.
  5. If the gardens or grounds are littered, the photographer may be charged a clean-up fee. 
  6. Smoking is not permitted.
  7. Fire/flame is not allowed in its various forms- no fireworks, sparklers, or candles.
  8. Please leave furry friends at home; dogs not permitted.

Failure to comply with the above will result in termination of the session without refund.