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Mt. Gap School was built circa 1882. Today, Oatlands uses this one room schoolhouse for educational programs.
Historic Site features a stately 1804 mansion, beautiful rolling farmlands, and a 4.5 acre terraced g
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Mt. Gap School was built circa 1882. Today, Oatlands uses this one room schoolhouse for educational programs.
Way to go runners! 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️
High School Cross Country Regionals were held at Oatlands today!
Cross Country States will be here November 11th!
As Edith Eustis set about restoring the gardens of Oatlands at the turn of the 20th century, she drew inspiration from the works of Gertrude Jekyll, an English horticulturalist and garden designer.
The gardens of Oatlands continue to bring enduring happiness to Loudoun County residents and visitors from all over!
Kick off the holiday season with a visit to Oatlands Historic House and Gardens on November 18th!
Bring the family and get into the holiday spirit! The mansion will be fully decked out for the holidays and open for walk-throughs. There will be festive music, a tea, hot chocolate, and cookies. There will be family friendly activities and kid’s crafts.
Find out more at
https://Oatlands.org
A spooky Halloween themed tea is booking now at Oatlands!
10:30AM and 2:30PM seatings still available for this Sunday, October 29. Reservations close Wednesday, October 25 at midnight.
Oatlands is on the Loudoun Farm Tour this weekend!
"And all the lives we ever lived and all the lives to be are full of trees and changing leaves..."
-Virginia Woolf, To The Lighthouse
StageCoach Theatre Company will be at Oatlands on October 21 and Nov 4!
Tickets available here: https://www.stagecoachtc.com/the-heart-of-the-mummy/
The Magpie Sisters, are once again sleuthing in the Mighty Mystery Hour on KKIL Radio. Sadly, their favorite radio playwright and well-known Egyptologist, Race Grey, fell from a train last week (and some suspect foul play). They will honor him by making his last script the best it can be. Could there be a clue to Race's fate hidden in the story?
It's mummies, mystery, and multiple murders in Heart of the Mummy: A Magpie Sisters Radio Play Mystery!
Create your perfect wedding at Oatlands!
https://oatlands.org/weddings-at-oatlands/
Come take an Autumn walk and ask about our garden library this weekend!
The Eustis family loved their dogs!
Dogs are allowed on property (with the exception of the gardens), so come to Oatlands and enjoy this fall weather with a furry friend. 🐶 🍁
Pictured here with her diploma is Edith Eustis at 16-years-old, in 1890.
Did you know Edith Eustis was a supporter of starting a subscription library in Leesburg? This subscription library was later incorporated as the Thomas Balch Library.
This local library is a valuable resource for genealogists, and researchers.
Don’t miss out! Reservations close Wednesday for Saturday’s Fall Tea.
https://oatlands.org/afternoon-tea/
Come out and see the beautiful Fall Crocus in Oatland's gardens!
Make your trip extra special and stay at Oatlands this fall!
https://oatlands.org/stay-at-oatlands/
An elegant Fall themed tea is booking now at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens for September 30th at 12:30 or 2:30PM.
Reserve at https://oatlands.org/afternoon-tea/
Look what is growing in the garden this week of September!
Come see our lilies and hibiscus. The hibiscus is located at the bottom of the garden's grand staircase.
Fall is almost here!
Oatlands is open today and tomorrow at 10 AM. Come by and see the beginning of fall changes here.
CHAMP at Oatlands September 9th and 10th!
Founded in the spring of 1986, Coursing Hounds Association of the Mid-Potomac Inc. (CHAMP, Inc.) has provided many years of service devoted to sight hounds and the sport of lure coursing. It is a diverse group of hard-working people having in common a love of their dogs and this unique sport.
An elegant Fall themed tea is booking now at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens on September 30th at 12:30 or 2:30PM
Reserve at https://oatlands.org/afternoon-tea/
Happy September! Gift Shop is open today.
Come out to Oatlands' 1903 Carriage House to gift shop. Try some of Alice's Awesome Fudge and get a jar of Oatlands' mustard or jam!
Have a happy Labor Day weekend!
If you are a teacher and/or parent looking for a field trip this year, reach out and let us know. Have a restful weekend.
There are gorgeous things happening in Oatlands gardens. Come for a walk and enjoy the beauty today!
Make your trip extra special and stay at Oatlands!
Along with the beautiful and historic Inn at Oatlands Hamlet and the charming Stone Cottage, both over 200 years old, we also offer the Gap House. The Gap House which has been recently renovated, features a fire pit and is pet friendly!
The Gap House is available Labor Day weekend at a discounted rate. Reserve today and spend Labor Day weekend here. This home is just 10 minutes to downtown Leesburg which has great stores and restaurants.
Learn more about our Airbnb's:
https://oatlands.org/stay-at-oatlands/
Family Day 2023 was a fun day filled with music, crafts, face painting, the little red schoolhouse, and more!
Family Day 2023!
Today was Oatlands Family Day! We had some amazing volunteers, including this musician from Boy Scout troop 1159.
More pictures coming in our Oatlands Family Day album. What a fun day!
It's almost time to go back to school. The little red schoolhouse will be open on Sunday from 1-4. Come by and take a step back in time of one room schoolhouses!
The school is located on Moss Valley Lane west of highway 15.
Local children's author Laura Renauld will be here on Sunday August 20th for book readings! Oatlands will have two out of the four of her Woodland Friends Series (Porcupine's Pie and Squirrel's Sweater) for purchase in the gift shop. Don't miss out on this special reading and these sweet seasonal books!
Come take a tree stroll at Oatlands!
We are saddened by the loss of our white oak, yet glad that these historic trees are still standing strong. You can find these and many more beautiful trees on property.
Join us for Family Day on August 20th from 1-4pm!
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Back To School Tea! Check out Oatland's fall events.
Join us for our 'Back To School Tea' on August 19th at 12:30PM or 2:30PM.
A before and after storm picture of Oatlands white oak. This tree was the oldest recorded tree on the estate at about 250 years old.
We admit it...We love Christmas here at Oatlands. Thinking of Christmas in July!
Oatlands garden library is a peaceful place to take a break as you explore our beautiful gardens. 📚
20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane
Leesburg, VA
20175
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Special thanks to Angela Lavelle for beautifully playing the Steinway in the Mansion Drawing Room! From the Oatlands Family to yours, best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year! www.oatlands.org
Test run of the NEW Candlelight Hayride is a success! Mark your calendars for Candlelight Mansion Tours & our NEW Candlelight Hayrides on: Friday, Nov. 24; Saturday, Nov. 25, Sunday, Nov. 26; and Saturday, Dec. 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join us after hours to see the mansion sparkling with Christmas lights and music in the Drawing Room. Enjoy a special Candlelight Hayride on a uniquely decorated Hay Wagon. Candlelight tours are open-house style so you may enjoy at your own pace. Hot Cocoa and cookies will be available in the Carriage House Visitor Center. Reservations not required. Final admission is at 8 p.m. $15 adults, $12 seniors & active duty military, $10 kids 6-16, FREE to children under age 5. www.oatlands.org/christmas
Join us this weekend for World War I & World War II Weekend at Oatlands, July 15 - 16, 2017! $20 per family; $10 per individual. Discover History Close to Home! www.oatlands.org
View our new video and Join us for World War I & World War II Weekend at Oatlands, July 15 - 16, 2017! $20 per family; $10 per individual. Discover History Close to Home! www.oatlands.org
Some of our first strawberry pickers of the season at the Strawberry Patch by Wegmeyer Farms at Oatlands! Come join the fun! Fields are open until 5pm daily. www.oatlands.org
The sound of birds chirping (and a bee) on a beautiful day in the Oatlands Garden! Your bench awaits! We're open for tours of the garden and mansion! Come visit Oatlands and discover 200 years of history, close to home! www.oatlands.org
A beautiful sunset over the South's Oldest Greenhouse at Oatlands! www.oatlands.org
We're getting ready for the After Christmas Oatlands Gift Shop Super Sale!! Everything's 60% off! Starting Friday, Jan. 27 through Feb. 1 -- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.oatlands.org
Listen to, watch and like the new video of Oatlands! Special thanks to Leesburg From Above for the drone footage! www.oatlands.org
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