Do you ever try to sneak a peek at what's over the back fence of your neighbor's yard or stand on tip-toe hoping for a glimpse at what's lurking behind their patio gate?

On Saturday, July 22, you can find out without trespassing! All you have to do is attend the Meadows Patio and Garden Tour and you can see into a wealth of private patios throughout our neighborhood. The one day only, rain or shine tour will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tour brochures will be available at the common area located between Courts 14 and 15 on Stafford Street. Donations will be accepted in support of the tour and to provide funding for a variety of flower and plant beautification projects throughout the Meadows community.

This will be only the third time the Meadows has hosted a patio and garden tour. The last one was held in July 2002 with over 25 patios open for viewing and more than 320 individuals attending the tour. We eagerly anticipate the same turnout (or more!) this year.

The Tour Organizing Committee is always on the lookout for patios or common garden areas to include and additional volunteers are welcome. If you would like your patio to be included on the tour or would like to volunteer, please send an email with the pertinent information to: MeadowsPatioTour@aol.com or leave a voice mail message at (703) 998-2587. Updated information and details on the tour can also be found on this page.