Stewards to the Cathedral’s Gardens since 1916

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Be a part of our second century and help ensure that the Cathedral gardens continue to be a haven of peace and refreshment.

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Volunteer With Us

All Hallows Guild is an all-volunteer organization. We welcome your help in the gardens or with any of our other programs.

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Support

Help maintain the 57 acres of gardens, grounds, and woods surrounding the Cathedral with your donation or memorial gift.

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Garden Day 2021 CANCELLED

The latest surge in covid infection, especially among unvaccinated young children caused the All Hallows Guild Board to make the decision to cancel our Garden Day celebration planned for September 26, 2021.
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Welcome

To the Gardens & Grounds

Virtual Garden Tour
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To the south of the Cathedral is the most intensively cultivated part of the grounds.

Bishop's Garden

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Five acres of oak and hickory forest with stone footpaths, a contemplative circle, and native wildflowers and the adjacent All Hallows Amphitheater.

Olmsted Woods & Amphitheater

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The 57 acres of Mount St. Alban that surround the Cathedral is known as the “Close”.

The Cathedral Close

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Come for a docent-led tour of the Cathedral or Gardens and stay for afternoon tea served in the Cathedral’s South Tower.

Tour & Tea

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Held since 1939, this festival of flowers, food and family fun is held on the first Friday and Saturday of May.

Flower Mart

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In recent years the Guild has invested more than 6 million dollars to improve and maintain the gardens and grounds.

Garden Projects

What We Do

Our Projects & Programs

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The Gardens & Grounds

Allium & Bratenahl plaque in the Bishop’s Garden

Lower Perennial Border and Shadow House

Hortulus with the Carolingian Font

Norman Arch Entrance to the Bishop’s Garden

Cathedral West Front

The Olmsted Woods

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READ THE BLOG

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Aug 30, 2021

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Help us Keep the
Gardens Growing

Partner with us to ensure that the 57 acres of gardens and grounds surrounding Washington National Cathedral continue to be a haven of peace and refreshment in the midst of the Nation’s Capital.

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WHO WE ARE

All Hallows Guild was founded in 1916 to provide for the care and beautification of the grounds of Washington National Cathedral. The Guild works closely with the horticultural staff to preserve this historic landscape and raises funds for renovation and renewal of the gardens.

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CONTACT US

  • (202) 537-2937
  • ahg@allhallowsguild.org
  • 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW
    Washington, DC 20016

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