Tregaron Conservancy is a historic woodland garden that is open every day, free of charge. Enter at Visit Tregaron, enjoy its beauty and its history.
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From Private Estate to Public Treasure:
In 1912, renowned architect Charles Adams Platt designed the estate for a couple from Cleveland, James and Mary Alice Parmalee, who wanted to live with a view of the National Cathedral as it was then under construction. The estate was originally named "The Causeway," inspired by the dramatic sweep of its stone entrance drive. The landscape was designed by a
leading landscape designer of the early 20th century, Ellen Biddle Shipman. The estate is one of the last of Shipman's prized, and now historic, gardens. In 1940, Ambassador Joseph Davies and his wife, heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, purchased the estate and renamed it "Tregaron," after an idyllic town in Wales. It was the site of many prominent social and philanthopic events. Tregaron is on the National Register of Historic Places, is a DC Landmark, and is in the Cleveland Park Historic District. A 2006 settlement ended 40 years of attempts to turn the landscape into a housing development. The land was placed into a conservancy in perpetuity, for the public's permanent enjoyment. Join with us as stewards in preserving its living legacy as a historic urban woodland.
It's GivingTuesday and we are hereby launching our annual year-end campaign! Your support and appreciation of Tregaron year-round mean so much to us. Please consider making a gift today.
https://mailchi.mp/3b2ca960c057/giving-tuesday-tregarons-year-end-campaign-is-on?e=82e01987bb
(Photo by Charles Temkin, 2023)
Perfect day for a big delivery of native plants! Our diligent crew started planting dogwoods and viburnums today, and our amazing volunteers will continue on Saturday. Swing by to see them in action!
Thanks for your support, which makes all of these ecological benefits possible.
New family event! Join us on Sunday, 11/12 at 10:30 am for a family hike with citizen scientist Courtney Tolbert, highlighting the fascinating world of fungi and other features of Tregaron's woodlands.
The event is free of charge. Space is limited. Register here, indicating the number of kids attending: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fantastic-fungi-and-other-treasures-of-the-tregaron-woodlands-tickets-751234832607?aff=oddtdtcreator.
From our friends who plant natives along Connecticut Avenue in Van Ness and Forest Hills:
Volunteer Planting Events:
Saturdays and Sundays on the dates below from
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in front of these local businesses:
· Nov. 4--Politics and Prose bookstore—5015 Connecticut Ave.
· Nov. 5--Rosemary Bistro restaurant—5010 Connecticut Ave.
[Not on the 11th]
· Nov. 12--Franklin Montessori School—4473 Connecticut Ave.
· Nov. 18--Calvert Woodley Fine Wine & Spirits—4339 Connecticut Ave.
· Nov. 19--Viet Chopsticks restaurant—4304 Connecticut Ave.
· Nov. 25--Former Walgreens—4225 Connecticut Ave. (SE corner of Veazey Terrace)
To sign up, please send an email to [email protected]. Include the date(s) you’d like to join and number of people.
Every year, Outdoor Illumination, Inc. Architectural and Landscape Lighting, donates the time and talents of its crew for volunteer work days at Tregaron. We're fortunate to have such generous, community-minded partners in the business community!
What a joy to spend Sunday afternoon in our fields and woodlands with a talented array of local musicians presented by Mars Arts D.C./ Washington Performing Arts. Live-action painting by Khalid Thompson, cute pups from Humane Rescue Alliance and tasty food from our vendors added to the enjoyment. Thank you everyone who joined us!
We look forward to seeing you back for another special music event with Mars Arts D.C. on Saturday, April 13.
We had a productive morning hosting a terrific crew from Washington International School for volunteer service to the Conservancy, in honor of WIS Giving Days. Storm damage clean-up continues!
New date! Due to Saturday’s forecasted rain, Tregaron Unplugged is rescheduled to Sunday, October 15, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
New date, still one great event! Join us for a day of genre-spanning chamber music in the beautiful parklands of Tregaron Conservancy. Plus, take part in family-friendly activities like interactive painting with Art of Khalid Thompson, pet adoption hosted by Humane Rescue Alliance, and tasty bites from local food vendors.
Event is free with advance registration: https://bit.ly/Tregaron2023
Tregaron Unplugged, our free-of-charge, all-ages music event co-hosted by Washington Performing Arts Mars Arts D.C. program, is RESCHEDULED (due to rain) for Sunday, Oct. 15, 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Talented local musicians will perform in locations throughout our parklands. The event will also feature food vendors and activities.
Picnic blankets and small folding chairs are encouraged. We hope you'll make plans to join us! Details here: https://www.washingtonperformingarts.org/seasontickets/2023-24-season/tregaron-unplugged/
Our latest news! https://mailchi.mp/d9ba39d51d07/tregaron-unplugged-tree-work-update
We know what you’re thinking: Leaves are changing. The weather is getting colder. People keep talking about pumpkin spice. Must mean it’s time for our favorite outdoor fall performance, 🍂 Tregaron Unplugged! 🍂
On October 14, 3 p.m., and Tregaron Conservancy team up once again to bring an immersive day of music and nature, as local musicians fill the beautiful conservancy park lands with unplugged melodies. We give you a map, and the rest is up to you. Follow your ears, discover the music, and immerse yourself in the experience.
This year’s lineup includes singer-songwriter Gëtte, sitarist Snehesh Nag, Mars Arts D.C. Strings, saxophonist Brad Linde, harpist Kim Sator, and live painting from Art of Khalid Thompson.
This event is free with advance registration: https://bit.ly/Tregaron2023
Rain date is Oct. 15.
We're honored to be featured in The Cultural Landscape Foundation's "25 Years/25 Saved" digital showcase of previously-threatened, culturally significant landscapes that have been saved. Thank you, The Cultural Landscape Foundation, for shining a light on our progress in stewarding and rehabilitating Tregaron's historic landscape. (Photo by Jennifer Packard)
In DC this weekend? Join me for beginner friendly slow mindful OUTDOOR yoga in NW DC’s Tregaron Conservancy Sunday morning. Signup / more info link in comments. 🍁
Bird walks with Sam Krause are back starting Sunday, Sept. 24! Please visit our website home page for the registration link: https://tregaron.org.
In DC this weekend? Join me for slow, mindful, beginner-friendly yoga, Sunday morning at the Tregaron Conservancy. Your class fee of $14 helps to keep Tregaron beautiful amd clean and open to the public for free, 365 days a year. Sign up / more info link in bio.
We're delighted about this new feature by The Cultural Landscape Foundation on our recent progress (and Jen Packard's beautiful photography)! https://www.tclf.org/excellent-work-continues-tregaron-estate-former-landslide-site
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Old-school fun with campers from Horizons Greater Washington! Happy to be hosting the group again this summer. Thank you to our new sponsor, Grosvenor, for helping us host campers for learning, volunteering and fun.
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