The Destination

GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON ESTATE

Mount Vernon, Virginia

Hosted by J. Dean Norton, Director of Horticulture

 The Experience

Your visit for up to six will include:

• A private tour of the estate's gardens and landscape with Dean Norton, Director of Horticulture, including areas of the estate's extensive grounds not seen by the visiting public, such as the mansion's basement.


• A tour of Washington’s grist mill and distillery. 


• Lunch for up to six.


• Includes cost of admission. 


• Complimentary copy of Founding Spirits by Dennis J. Pogue and Dining with the Washingtons by Carol Borchert Cadou.


• Complimentary stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites Old Town Area South - Includes a Guest Room stay on a Friday or Saturday of your choice as well as breakfast (subject to availability). 

Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington has extensive, beautiful and historically accurate gardens and grounds as well as beautiful views and vistas. Washington created a landscape following the naturalist style popular in England. His pleasure grounds were planted for the enjoyment of his family and guests. His landscape features include an incredible view of the Potomac River, groves, boxwood hedges, ha-ha walls, kitchen, pleasure and botanic gardens and a fruit garden and nursery.  

Dean is a graduate of Clemson University and has worked on the George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate for 46 years, specifically in the role of horticulturist since 1980. During this time, he has overseen the restoration of all of the garden enclosures on the property. This one-of-a-kind tour comes with a good-time guarantee! Stroll the gardens and grounds with Dean while he shares historical facts and fun stories about his 46 years working on the estate.