The Virginia Hunt Country, nestled in the rolling hills of the Piedmont, is the location of this tour featuring three properties near historic Middleburg. Two are next door properties with lovely gardens. Ellerslie is a recently renovated property included in the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Gardens in 2020. Benton is the home of a former Garden Club of Virginia President and included on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Also on the tour is The Pond House, a charming property with low wet areas, shady woodlands and open sunny meadows. Visitors will be delighted by the variety of these grand estates and landscapes that celebrate the open spaces of this gorgeous part of Virginia. Please note, Little Oak Spring, the former home of Paul and “Bunny” Mellon is open for touring on Thursday and Friday, and requires a separate ticket.