As of now, the Bishop's Garden (entrance on South Rd.) and the Herb Cottage are closed to visitors so that possible structural damage due to recent crane falling may be assessed.   To view pictures of this recent damage, click here>




A crane working on the Close fell on the Herb Cottage damaging its roof and part of the Bishop's Garden wall.

February- March 2012
Herb Cottage regular hours resume March 3rd (Open every day 10 am to 5 pm).  Phone orders or more information: 202 537-8982.  Come see us in this attractive space exhibiting many of the same wonderful inventory as before. 

The Herald newsletter will be coming out end of March, early April.  If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be, click here>

April 2012

April 1st:  The Bishop's Garden opens - Tours resume

Winter -  Spring - a Perfect time to Volunteer

From the Olmsted Woods -A call for volunteers - Volunteers continue to be needed to remove English ivy to make room for native plants.  If you wish to volunteer on Thursday mornings with other dedicated volunteers, you may contact mail to:   AHGuild@cathedral.org    Recently, a volunteer wrote about her morning in the Woods (scroll to bottom of page), click here to read>

Volunteers are also needed in the Tour & Tea Program, at the Herb Cottage or on the Flower Mart 2012 Committee. To check our volunteer work opportunities, click here>


From the Tour & Tea Program -   catered teas in the Tower, following an in-depth Cathedral tour, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (and an occasional Thurs.), are operating again.  To make a reservation and check out availability, click here>  

Gift Shop in the Herb Cottage's new space

The Gift Shop in the Herb Cottage has opened an annex shop in the underground parking garage on the B2 level.  Modified hours after January 9th:  Closed Monday, Thursday & Friday; Open 12 noon to 5 pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays; Open Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.