Agriculture and Gardening « Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

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Today’s Hours

Gates are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. First tour, 9 a.m.; last tour, 6:40 p.m.

Heritage Harvest Festival Grand Preview and Festival VIP Pass

Submitted by cwollerton on Fri, 2012-03-09 14:00

Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience that includes all that this year’s Heritage Harvest Festival has to offer. Learn from special guests Steve Bender and Dr. Cary Fowler about the development of the uniquely American garden, discovering more about how modern farmers can contribute to and preserve genetic diversity in our plant varieties. Relish the fresh flavors of the Virginia harvest season with two meals that spotlight the best of local gardens and farms.

Heritage Harvest Festival Mountaintop Tasting

Submitted by cwollerton on Tue, 2013-03-26 11:30

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Savor the tastes of Virginia while enjoying a rare opportunity to experience the Monticello garden after hours. Stroll Jefferson’s vegetable garden with a glass of Virginia wine or an artisan brew. Sample a variety of local foods including the finest artisanal foods and dozens of heirloom vegetable and fruit varieties.

Heritage Harvest Festival on Monticello's West Lawn

Submitted by janneken on Wed, 2010-07-07 14:18

Celebrate the legacy of revolutionary gardener Thomas Jefferson during the 7th annual Heritage Harvest Festival at Monticello. Thomas Jefferson, America’s “First foodie,” championed vegetable cuisine, plant experimentation and sustainable agriculture.

Taste a bounty of heirloom fruits and vegetables and learn about organic gardening and seed-saving during this fun, affordable, family-friendly festival—unlike any other—held on the breathtaking West Lawn of Jefferson’s Monticello.

Speaker Meet and Greet and screening of the Grand Preview

Submitted by cwollerton on Thu, 2013-03-28 10:32

See the telecast of the Grand Preview lecture, featuring speakers Cary Fowler and Steve Bender. Enjoy a selection of wine and cider from our local vineyards and orchards. Sample a variety of locally made cheeses and regional delights. Mingle with presenters and speakers to get the inside tips for your fall garden.

The Garden Explorers Family Program

Submitted by TJMonticello on Wed, 2012-07-11 09:43

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This year's rising sixth and seventh graders at Monticello's Summer Adventures Camp were in for a special treat. They were given the opportunity to pilot the new Garden Explorers Program that will be offered to families beginning in July. Working with this truly enthusiastic group, I began our day with a bird's eye view of Thomas Jefferson's restored vegetable garden.

Secluded Farm Bird Walk

Submitted by cwollerton on Tue, 2013-01-15 16:34

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*We apologize but Secluded Farm Bird walk is sold out!

Whether you are a beginner or an avid bird watcher, join seasoned birder Jerry Therrien for a three-hour hike on the Saunders-Monticello Trail and Secluded Farm to observe the annual bird migration. Learn the basics of bird identification and explore a rich variety of habitats. Hiking boots, water, and binoculars recommended. Note early start time.

Dome Room

Submitted by mattd on Fri, 2010-08-06 08:59

TJE Original Title:

Dome Room

Monticello's Dome Room

View Room Panorama

Dimensions: 28' - 2" x 25' - 3";

Color: Walls are Mars yellow in distemper paint with calcium carbonate added. Floor: oil-based green paint.

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Rooms and Furnishings

The best way to experience Monticello, the house, is to explore the rooms. If you can't visit in person, you can explore the first floor virtually by clicking on the rooms in the floorplan below to get a glimpse of the world Jefferson and his family inhabited.

Cittern

Submitted by mattd on Fri, 2010-08-06 08:58

TJE Original Title:

Cittern

Cittern. Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. Artist/Maker: Unknown

Created: 1760-1780

Origin/Purchase: English

Materials: maple, pine, and other woods, gilded metal rose

Dimensions: L: 77.5 (30 1/2 in.)

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Cittern. Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc.

Historic Garden Week

Submitted by ejohnson on Thu, 2010-10-07 17:28

Make Monticello a part your visit when more than 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens, homes, and historic landmarks celebrate Historic Garden Week in Virginia, described as “America’s Largest Open House.”

Monticello’s annual observance of Historic Garden Week in Virginia will include: