Ladew Topiary Gardens
3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton, MD 21111
(410) 557-9466 Info Line • (410) 557-9570 Office • ext. 213 Groups
www.ladewgardens.com/
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The Ladew estate features fifteen beautiful gardens, each with its own special theme. From the Formal Rose Garden to a Cottage Garden, Water Garden and Berry Garden, visitors will enjoy an array of color, texture and form throughout the seasons. The crowning glory is the Topiary -- trees and shrubs trained and trimmed into ornamental shapes.
Shrubs become a pyramid, a staircase, a bird or animal, or even a fox hunt complete with dogs and hunter on horseback. These are statues, yet they are alive! A visit will be remembered for a long time.
In addition to the gardens and topiary, Ladew's house can be toured. Visitors can enjoy English antiques, paintings, photographs, sketches, and fox hunting memorabilia. The Oval Library is featured in the book "100 Most Beautiful Rooms in America."
This great family outing can also be enjoyed by groups of 15 - 50 people, including School Groups. Luncheon can be provided by reservation.
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Hours: Open (approximately) late March through October. Monday thru Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm, Last house tour 3pm weekdays; 4pm weekends. Call to confirm hours. The office is open year-round, weekdays. Group Tours available between April and October. |
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Admission (House, Gardens & Nature Walk): |
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Adults |
$13.00 |
Children 12 and under |
$7.00 |
Members |
FREE |
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Seniors |
$11.00 |
Students |
$11.00 |
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Admission (Gardens & Nature Walk): |
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Adults |
$10.00 |
Children 12 and under |
$4.00 |
Members |
FREE |
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Seniors |
$8.00 |
Students |
$8.00 |
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Admission (Concert -- includes Gardens): |
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Adults |
$15.00 |
Children 12 and under |
$5.00 |
Members |
$7.00 |
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Seniors |
$13.00 |
Students |
$13.00 |
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Admission (Concert -- includes House and Gardens): |
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Adults |
$18.00 |
Children 12 and under |
$8.00 |
Members |
$7.00 |
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Seniors |
$16.00 |
Students |
$16.00 |
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Groups: Discounts available for groups with reservations. Call for details. |
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Group Reservations: At least 2 weeks in advance. Maybe more during summer. Deposit required. |
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Lunch: Cafe on premises. Open weekdays 11am - 3pm and weekends 11am - 4pm. |
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Handicapped Access: Partial. Call for details. Special arrangements can be made with 5 days notice. |
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Directions: I-95 South to Maryland Exit 74 to Rt. 152 (Mountain Rd.) Northwest to end. Turn left onto Rt. 146 (Jarrettsville Pike). ½ mile on left. 1½ - 2 hours from Philadelphia. |
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