December 23, 2020 The Cathedral Gardens Provide us with Scenes of Peace and Hope As we enter into a new year, we want to share a few photos from the past twelve months. They remind us that despite all of the hardships of 2020 the world does contain beauty. January Gray skies and bare tree …
December 1, 2020 A college student working on a project in the Bishop’s Garden recently asked All Hallows Guild for information about garden practices, pest control, and maintenance. This prompted the editors to interview Ms. Adrienne Schopf, staff horticulturist for the Bishop’s Garden. Her responses reveal not only the constant work necessary to maintain this …
November 7, 2020 Destruction becomes an opportunity All Hallows Guild has coordinated with the Cathedral in the repair and renovation of the front garden at Church House. Part of the area of the garden and lawn was excavated and destroyed to install new gas lines. Destruction can always be an opportunity, and our horticulturists have …
October 2, 2020 Visit the Cathedral Gardens from home or use our interactive Map while you are in the Gardens In September we launched the first phase of our online tour of the 57 acres of gardens and grounds that surround the Washington National Cathedral. Whether you’re viewing from home or simply want to follow …
July 31, 2020 All Hallows Guild has recently lost two extraordinary and dedicated members. Remembering Kimmarie Brown Jamison and Hilda Hutchins McCollum – individuals of amazing capability and generous spirit. Kimmarie Brown Jamison Kimmarie Brown Jamison of Washington, DC, attended Spelman College. As a full-time DC government employee and mother of three children attending Cathedral …
July 14, 2020 In spite of all the turmoil of the pandemic, work stoppages, distancing, masks, and indeed the closure of the cathedral itself, the Guild is pleased to be able to sponsor two horticulture interns. They began on June 1st as all the grounds crew returned full time, and have been an immense help …
June 20, 2020 Summer has officially arrived. Despite the pandemic, our gardens have remained open to the public – with a small exception for some much-needed maintenance. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit, here’s a sample of what is blooming now. The Bishop’s Garden The Lower Perennial Border This planting bed (also known …
June 17, 2020 Our intrepid Olmsted Woods volunteers are back at work for the first time since November June 10, 2020 Despite the heat they were glad to be out and safely seeing each other in the midst of the pandemic. The Woods seemed quite different: no sounds of trucks or traffic, no interns, no …
June 9, 2020 We never want to see these signs closing off the Bishop’s Garden from visitors. Our wish is to share the beauty with all who come to find peace, serenity, and nature’s gifts in the shadow of the cathedral. Extraordinary circumstances make this temporary limited closure necessary. Coronavirus Side Effects For two weeks …
May 5, 2020 AHG as Stewards of this Historic Carousel Who has ever attended Flower Mart and not at least glanced at the antique carousel, lured by the music pouring from the caliola? Who has not seen the streams of children tugging parents along, hoping for a ride on one of the friendly, unique animals …
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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