Middleburg -- Willow Oaks

Object Details

Varying Form: Journey's End.
General: Willow Oaks, established in 1935, is located on a 340 acre farm on the edge of Middleburg, Virginia. The garden was originally referred to as "Journey's End." Subsequent owners who purchased the property in ca.1977 developed an English-styled country garden with an American twist. Garden features included a formal garden, rose garden, cutting garden and vegetable garden planted. Plantings included sturdy varieties that could withstand the extremes of the Virginia climate rather than delicate English varieties. The property was purchased in 2001 with plans to develop a luxury resort on the property which received protests from Middleburg residents.; The property is named Willow Oaks because of the willow oaks on the property which were prized by Thomas Jefferson.; Photographs of Millicent MacKenzie and Jim Buckler at Willow Oaks are included in this documentation.; Persons associated with the garden and site include Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Millicent MacKenzie (former owners, pre-1977).

Place: Willow Oaks (Middleburg, Virginia); United States of America -- Virginia -- Loudoun County -- Middleburg

See more items in: Smithsonian Gardens field collection; Smithsonian Gardens field collection / Gardens in the United States / Virginia

Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Smithsonian Gardens field collection.

Collection Rights: Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Scope and Contents: The folder includes newspaper and magazine articles about the property and garden.

Collection Restrictions: Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Related Materials: Willow Oaks related holdings consist of 2 folders (51 35mm slides (photographs))