Note: The event has been rescheduled for February, 13th, 2010 due to weather conditions.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day join us for romance and adventure as we visit the Hillwood Museum & Gardens. The luxurious twenty-five acre estate overlooks Washington's Rock Creek Park. This Georgian-style mansion, designed by John Deibert in 1926 is lavishly decorated by Marjorie Merriweather Post and is sure to take your breath away.

A singles-only event, we’ll start with a meet and greet in the lush entrance of the mansion, and conversations will continue to sparkle as we enjoy an hour-long docent led tour. The tour will include the French drawing room, pavilion and spectacular dining room. Then join us for a scrumptious lunch at the Hillwood Café and savor the wine, conversation and fabulous setting. Everyone who visits is sure to fall in love.

Event Schedule:
11:00am   Meet and Greet
11:15am   15-minute Orientation Film
11:30am   Docent Led Tour Begins
12:30pm   Open Museum Exploration (perfect chance to spark that special conversation)
1:00pm     Lunch at the Hillwood Café*

About Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Hillwood has one of the most comprehensive collections of eighteenth and nineteenth-century Russian Imperial art outside of Russia, as well as an extensive collection of eighteenth-century French decorative arts. The current exhibition featured is the Sèvres Then And Now: Tradition and Innovation in Porcelain, 1750-2000. Also weather-permitting visitors are welcome to bundle up and explore the famous Japanese-style, Rose and Dacha gardens at the mansion.

Attire: Dress to impress and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Complimentary: On-site parking and coat check will be provided.

Menu: Hillwood Café menu (PDF). Wine will be available à la carte.

Location: Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Metro: Van Ness/UDC Metro station on the Red Line. Also the L1 or L2 bus to the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Tilden Street. The museum is a moderate walk from both locations.
 
*Participants will pay individually for meals/beverages. Cash suggested.