The South Lawn

The second part, the pastoral, southern side of the property, lies the sweeping South Lawn.  To the west of the historic house, when facing away from the Potomac, is the Kitchen Arbor & Gazebo. Designed and built between 1964-1966, it is constructed of wood with a with brick flooring. Armistead Peter 3rd and Caroline often enjoyed afternoon cocktails here.  The airy, delicate anemone: a staple of the fall perennial garden. Also known as windflower (“anemos” translates to “wind” in Greek), this plant is a surprisingly sturdy and reliable bloomer in autumn months when so much else fades. Here, it offers an atmospheric backdrop to the kitchen arbor archway.