Enjoy a summer evening at Hillwood with featured documentary She is the Ocean, directed by Inna Blokhina, that celebrates ocean optimism and the wonders of the sea —from its role as inspiration to the need for its preservation. Tour Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, greenhouse, special exhibition Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean at Hillwood, eat a delicious meal at Merriweather Café, and enjoy a film.

Reservations are required for a seated dinner at the Merriweather Café between 5:30 and 6:45 p.m. Please note that to tickets to the film and reservations for dinner are separate, and dinner is not included in the program price. To secure your table, please reach out to our visitor services team at info@hillwoodmuseum.org or 202.686.5807.

5:30-7:30 p.m. | Explore Hillwood  

• Enjoy Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, greenhouse, and museum shop
• In the spirit of the film, celebrate the importance of coastal and oceanic environments by visiting Hillwood's newest exhibition Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean
• Enjoy dinner at the Merriweather Café or Merriweather To Go  

7:30-9:15 p.m. | Film Screening  

• Seating for the film is first-come first-serve in the visitor center theater, Dina Merrill Pavilion, CW Post, and Merriweather Room B

ABOUT THE FILM

A woman is like the ocean: a true force of nature. She is the Ocean follows nine extraordinary women, scattered across all corners of the globe—but they are united by the same sea, and their love for these waters is matched only by their dedication to preserve and protect them. Starting with three women who engage in the thrill of ocean sports, to a famed scientist who plunges into the deepest depths on the edge of human survival, to a brave cliff diver, this film captures the common thread that bonds them together. A journey of both natural beauty and human empathy, She is the Ocean is the story of powerful women with depths unknown.

Please note that this film is in English and will not include closed captions.