Sold-Out Hollin Hills House + Garden Tour Returns In 2021

HOLLIN HILLS, VA — There may be no greater example of mid-century modern communities than Hollin Hills. Designed by architect, this neighborhood south of Alexandria in Fairfax County is entirely made up of contemporary homes designed by architect Charles Goodman. Some of these homes will open to visitors for the 2021 Hollin Hills House + Garden Tour.

The popular tour will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25 from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets have sold out, but approximately 1,500 people secured tickets. The self-guided walking tour will feature examples of Hollin Hill's mid-century modern architecture, landscaping and interior design. A map of the homes and gardens open during the tour will be provided to ticket holders upon check-in.

Hollin Hill's homes were designed between the 1940s and 1970s, and the neighborhood is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Landmark Historic District. The tour, the largest tour mid-century home and garden tour on the East Coast, is typically held every two years. The 2020 tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New this year are activities to supplement visits to homes and gardens. From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Hollin Hills resident Aviva Kleinn will teach a morning yoga class at Hollin Hills pool. Attendees should bring their own mat.

Cars & Coffee will kick off from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Hollin Hills Pool. This event will showcase dozens of vintage and antique vehicles, as well as the chance to chat with car owners and classic car enthusiants. The event is sponsored by Bradham Automotive, Misha's Coffee and Bread & Water Company.

A modern furniture showcase will kick off before the tour at 9 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. at Hollin Hills Pool. Modern furniture design collective DCDC+30 will host this exhibit with furniture and their designers on hand to chat.

Lastly, a group of architects, artists and landscape designers will be at homes featuring their work at various times throughout the tour.

Per CDC guidance, all attendees will be required to wear a mask inside homes regardless of vaccination status.

More information about the Hollin Hills neighborhood can be found at www.hollinhillsmodern.com.