A terrace with rows of vegetables. A brick pavilion and four people stand in the background. The entire terrace looks out on a valley of trees that stretches to meet the horizon.

Summer at Monticello

Plan your visit
Large sea kale plants grow on the Vegetable Garden Terrace with a special terra cotta blanching "sea kale pot" in the background

Discover history, take in beautiful views, and spend time with your family at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Events this summer

A group toasts and clinks glasses of wine together at an outdoor table at Jefferson Vineyards. Sandwiches, salads, and other foods are on the table.
Almost 250 years ago, Thomas Jefferson and Philip Mazzei began growing grapes on our estate. Today, you can taste the wine from their original vines.

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Visit during the summer harvest

Experience Monticello at its most abundant during the summer harvest, when the gardens overflow with heirloom vegetables, vibrant flowers, and the sights and scents of the season. It’s the perfect time to explore Jefferson’s experimental landscapes, learn about historic farming practices, and see what’s fresh from the garden on our Café menu.

Our Café
Several plates of food are show photographed from above and looking straight down. There are two glasses of white wine on the table and the hand of someone putting a spoon in soup.

On view this summer

The Farm Shop

Pick up ingredients grown in our gardens, along with other treats to take home and share.

The Farm Shop

Pick up ingredients grown in our gardens, along with other treats to take home and share.