Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland 2006

Becky, Brandon, Kevin and I went to Ash Lawn-Highland yesterday. I had already told Becky I'd go after we went to Monticello and since Kevin and I are together now, I invited him to come with us. So our seventh date was a really nice double date.

Ash Lawn was the estate of James Monroe, fifth President of the United States from 1793-1825. President Monroe called his home "Highland." It did not acquire the additional name of "Ash Lawn" until after his death. The estate is now owned by Monroe's alma mater, the College of William and Mary.


Ash Lawn-Highland

Brandon and Becky with the Ash Lawn-Highland peacocks

Statue of Monroe
Becky and Brandon behind the house
More of the estate
Afterwards we did a little tasting at Jefferson Vineyards. What a fun afternoon!

Tasting a red at nearby Jefferson Vineyards
Becky and Brandon with a white wine toast