Digging In

A Time of Need

May 22, 2013

Seems it's one disaster after another. Natural and man-made. Consider giving to the organization that is always there to help.

To donate to Oklahoma disaster relief, contact the Red Cross.


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Gardening With Gatsby May 19

May 16, 2013

Robert Bell (Photo by: Robert Bell) Robert Bell

Join landscape architect Robert Bell for an afternoon of "Gardening With Gatsby: Outdoor Entertaining in the 1920's and Today" this  Sunday, May 19th from 2:00-4:00 pm at Dumbarton Oaks.

Hosted by Beasley Real Estate, this special event includes a tour through historic Dumbarton Oaks and a discussion of how to create outdoor rooms for living, relaxing and entertaining.

Dumbarton Oaks is located at 1703 32nd Street.

Admission is $20. For free tickets (while they last), contact D'Ann Lanning at dlanning@beasleyre.com.

 


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Don't Miss the 2013 Georgetown House Tour April 27

April 21, 2013

You are cordially invited to the

2013 Georgetown House Tour

April 27, 2013

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

This year’s tour will feature nine of Georgetown’s most beautiful homes and their impressive gardens. Every home on the Tour, open from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm is arranged for easy walking at your own pace taken in the order you prefer. Your ticket price includes a House Tour Magazine full of useful information including a map of the houses which will make it possible to set your own route.

(Photo by: georgetownhousetour.com)

Also included in your ticket price is a not-to-be-missed Parish Tea in Blake Hall at historic St. John’s Church, at 3240 O Street, N.W.  Following an 82-year tradition, this lovely tea features homemade tea sandwiches and sweets. You may walk in at any time between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to delight in what the parish volunteers are serving!

For additional information, call the Georgetown House Tour information line at 202.338.2287, or St. John’s Church at 202.338.1796.

The Georgetown House Tour starts at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 3240 O Street.


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