Escape the city for a lovely day in nature in a unique garden like you have never seen before made from reclaimed materials.

• Meet artists exhibiting their artwork from paintings to monumental outdoor sculptures nestled throughout a whimsical outdoor setting.
• Savor delicious food and wine on site available for purchase.
• Wander through scenic garden areas, appreciating natural landscapes, and stunning views.
• Climb our human-made mountain, the highest point of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains and enjoy an unparalleled 360-degree vistas spanning four states.
• Discover artistically build landscapes, including bamboo forest and xeric garden alongside Hobbit Village, Castle, and offering a tranquil outdoor ambiance for relaxation.
• A climate resilient garden that is learning to change with climate change.

GENERAL INFO

Date: May 23-24, 2026
Duration: 12:00pm – 5:00pm each day (gates close at 4:00 pm each day)
Location: 26320 Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly, VA 20152
Admission Ticket - $45.00 per person - Free Parking
Website: nationalbotanicgarden.org
Child (age 2 or 24 months and under), there will be no ticket required.
Above 24 months, a ticket must be purchased for the child attending.

A unique opportunity to stimulate your senses! Discover a local secret garden in Northern Virginia (only 45-minutes drive from Washington DC) like you have never seen before that’s not typically open to the general public.

No Pets, No Glass, No Outside Food or Drink.  Please wear proper shoes for the outing. No drones allowed on site.
No refunds on tickets. If closed due to weather, they are transferrable to another opening during the year.

Handicap accessible paths, and parking.
Gate opens at 12:00 Noon each scheduled day.
Last entry for the scheduled dates is 4:00pm daily.
Final departures are to be completed by 5:00pm from parking area.