Tour of Franciscan Monastery Gardens



Guided tours of the Franciscan Monastery gardens and grounds will be conducted by a professional friar-ecologist on the following dates:

    May 3 (Sat)       10:30am
    June 7 (Sat)       10:30am
    June 8 (Sun)        2:00pm
    July 5 (Sat)        10:30am
    July 6 (Sun)         2:00pm
    August 2 (Sat)    10:30am
    August 3 (Sun)     2:00pm

Those interested should meet at the front entrance of the Monastery. No reservations required. Groups of 10 or more must make prior arrangements.


Large groups are welcome at other times by appointment.

Tours will include the public and private sections of the Monastery property, and will emphasize the garden’s history, natural history of the plants, and Franciscan care for creation.

For information, contact Carolyn at 202-526-6800, ext. 490.