Gardens
High above Charlottesville at his Monticello home, Thomas Jefferson was known as an avid gardner. The former President once proclaimed, "no occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden." Over 200 years later, Jefferson's dedication towards gardening is deeply rooted within Charlottesville-Albemarle.
Jefferson's Pavilion Gardens at the University of Virginia are open and available to visitors at times. Special tours combining public and private gardens take place during April's Historic Garden Week. In addition, three nearby sites - Monticello, Ash Lawn-Highland and Montpelier - offer gardens and groves of presidential stature. Check out the listings below to see all the blooming destinations of Charlottesville-Albemarle.
Ash Lawn-Highland, Home of President James Monroe
- 2050 James Monroe Parkway
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 293-9539 | Fax: (434) 293-8000
- Region: Monticello Area
Restored home of the 5th president of the United States and close friend of Thomas Jefferson. James Monroe's 550- acre estate recreates the atmosphere of a working farm, with strutting peacocks, ... MORE >>
Carr's Hill
- 1717 University Ave
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- 434-924-0311
- Region: University Area
The president of the University of Virginia makes her home at Carr's Hill. When it was being built from 1907 to 1909, the south lawn of Carr’s Hill was terraced to create a green sweep of grass and ... MORE >>
Demo Garden for the Piedmont Master Gardeners
- 955 Second Street, S.E.
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 872-4580 | Fax: (434) 872-4578
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
The PMG demonstration garden effort began in 2005 and became a reality with the creation of a Monticello Associates partnership late in the year. By 2006, PMG had an agreement with Monticello ... MORE >>
