{"id":26746,"date":"2023-03-16T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/?p=26746"},"modified":"2023-04-14T08:56:45","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T12:56:45","slug":"april-16-2023-field-trips-hillwood-estate-museum-and-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/april-16-2023-field-trips-hillwood-estate-museum-and-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"April 16, 2023: Field Trips: Hillwood Estate, Museum and Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

*** RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER *** <\/strong> to rain date of Sunday, April 16, 2023, 10:00a – 1:00p<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"\"<\/a>It is our pleasure to introduce April’s field trip to the Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens.  This is a rare destination for our club to explore.  The estate is huge and we may not cover it all in one visit, but we’re certain you will end the day satisfied, already planning your next visit.<\/p>\n

The former owner, Marjorie Merriweather Post maintained an extensive collection of orchids, so a visit to the greenhouse to see the orchids and other flowers maintained by today’s horticulturists is sure to be impressive.  Spring will be well underway and the Japanese style garden will be amazing despite the fact that the cherry blossoms will have past their prime.  The Lunar Lawn will also draw in photographers with rows of flowers lining the perimeter.  Sculptures and various other subjects will be discovered while wandering around the French Parterre and Four Seasons garden. <\/p>\n

There is so much to see outdoors you may forget about the lavishly decorated mansion and museum.  Inside you can tour the mansion’s collection of Imperial-era Russian art.  You’ll also find exotic French furniture, tapestries, and paintings as you wander through the rooms of the mansion. <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>On the day of our field trip, we’ll start with the outdoors.  After we’ve paid our admission, we’ll break into smaller groups and spread out to the various gardens to take advantage of the soft morning light.  At or about high noon, we’ll gather around the Merriweather Cafe for a break.  They will have indoor dining as well as a to go menu which will allow us to eat and chat outside in the warm spring weather.  The light may be a bit harsh after our break so we recommend going indoors to snoop around for subjects.<\/p>\n

Please be aware of Hillwood’s photographic policy linked below.  It states that tripods may only be used in the gardens, and flashes, reflectors, etc. are prohibited.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/hillwoodmuseum.org\/visit\/plan-your-visit\/photography-policy<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Tickets:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visiting Hillwood requires paid admission.  Tickets can be purchased ahead of time online (https:\/\/secure.hillwoodmuseum.org\/events<\/a>) or in person.  Purchasing online ahead of time offers a small discount ($1).<\/p>\n

Adult: $18
Senior: $15
Child (6-18): $6<\/p>\n

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