Numerology Tour

Get the answers you seek! numerology is a way to examine your life, explore new opportunities and learn more about your potential. have your numerology charts created and tour through more than 100 rooms and behind secret doors to experience the creative process.
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Self-Guided/Gift Shopping/Book Tour

Create your own adventure when you explore the musuem and its collection of more than 20,000 books and other donated items on your own. Search through 100 rooms and 32 secret doors for new titles, rare volumes, or your all time favorites! Get 2 free books of similar value for every 10 you purchase. Most titles are priced $5 or less. 10% discount off other items (antiques excluded).
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Chestnut Tree Tour

"There are places that suggest a change in one's state of mind. Then there are places that create one. It is an honor to have found one of the latter. Our sincerest thanks for a wonderful afternoon. Long live the Chestnut Tree... and the Mansion!" — Loretta Cooper

Tour outside by the pool to view one of the few rare adult chestnut trees in the area. Nearly extinct in the 1950's, our 60ft. American Chestnut Tree has stood the test of time, withstanding an outbreak of blight that eradicated the majority of the chestnut tree population. After viewing this majestic gift you are invited to explore inside The Mansion through our 100 rooms and more than 32 secret doors.
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Champagne Tour

Think with your heart feel with your mind — and have a blast! — join us for a glass of champagne and tour through more than 100 rooms and behind secret doors to experience the creative process. Get 2 free books of similar value for every 10 you purchase. Most titles are priced $5 or less. 10% discount off other items (antiques excluded). To arrange your tour please click on a link below
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Penthouse Tour

This is the only tour that includes the ultra-private Penthouse Suite. Join our experienced docents on this private half hour tour through more than 100 rooms and behind secret doors to experience the creative process.
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Secret Door Treasure Hunt

Take a journey through The Mansion searching for 32 secret doors — find 8 doors and you will win a secret prize! When you have found all the doors you can, you will be treated to some fun munchies and beverages to replenish your energy before you embark on our docent led secret door hunt.

After the tour you will enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne and/or drink of your choice to celebrate!

Please note: this tour requires that you sign a confidentiality agreement when you arrive. Participants will also be required to leave a secret about themselves that will go into a secret Mansion vault.
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Crown Jewels Tour

Nina Miller loves all animals, some people, music, books, sparkly things, and all things vintage. Perpetually getting lost, but with a strong inner-compass, she resides in Nashville with her little monster, Oliver. Founded in 2002, The Gibson Foundation is committed to making the world a better place for children by creating, developing and supporting programs and other non-profit organizations in their efforts to advance education, music and the arts, the garment and health and welfare causes. Nina is the Executive Director of The Gibson Foundation.
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Faces of Hope Tour

Take a journey guided by Chip Duncan's heartfelt photography that builds bridges among people, faiths and cultures around the world. Debuted at The 2011 World Peace Festival, this exhibit speaks volumes about the wisdom, joy, humor and sorrow in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Darfur.

If you would like to receive a copy of the book Enough To Go Around - Searching for Hope in Afghanistan, Pakistan & Darfur, select the tour plus book option.

About Chip Duncan
Filmmaker, author, photographer and recipient of more than 100 national and international awards for his work, Chip's images appear in the book Enough To Go Around – Searching for Hope in Afghanistan, Pakistan & Darfur. The Faces of Hope Tour features the first exhibition of Duncan’s photographic work in the greater Washington area. The exhibition runs at the O Street Museum Foundation in the Mansion on O Street through August 31, 2012
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Breakfast Tour

daily, 9 - noon
Groups of 10 or more will engage in a 10 minute discussion to learn the history and philosophy of The Mansion. Afterwards enjoy our delicious continental breakfast and tour through more than 100 rooms and behind secret doors to experience the creative process.
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Dessert Tea Tour

Groups of 10 or more will enjoy our rich, smooth teas and their choice of 3 cakes from our gourmet selection of desserts. Explore more than 100 rooms and behind secret doors to experience the creative process.
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High Tea Tour

Groups of 10 or more will enjoy our rich, smooth teas and their choice of 6 sandwiches from our menu of delicate tea sandwiches. Creamy ripening and rich hard cheeses, fresh seasonal fruit, scones, and sweet pastries will complete the meal. Then embark on a docent led or self-guided tour exploring more than 100 rooms and behind secret doors to experience the creative process.
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Lunch Tour

Groups of 20 or more will engage in a 10 minute discussion to learn the history and philosophy of The Mansion. Afterwards enjoy our gourmet lunch and tour through more than 100 rooms and behind secret doors to experience the creative process.
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