The grounds of Morven Park in Leesburg, VA include over 1,000 acres of lawns, fields, wooded areas and, boxwood gardens. Much of the property has been placed in conservation easements in order to preserve the open space for future generations. Indeed, Morven Park has been called an “oasis” in the midst of Northern Virginia’s rapid development. Areas that once saw Union and Confederate troops skirmishing during the Civil War, and pure bred livestock grazing in the fields now host over 100,000 visitors each year who attend equestrian events, special activities, guided tours and educational programs.