We became members shortly after moving to the area in summer 2019. Mt. Vernon is easily my favorite place in the national capital region. It’s so peaceful and beautiful and a step away from the hectic DC pace. My two kids refer to it as “the big white house with the tree we play by.” Whenever we bring them they immediately want to play under the big trees by the overlook. They play endlessly while I take in the view from the shade. This picture is my daughter holding her Elmo up so he can look at the water too. Even Elmo gets to enjoy the serenity of the Potomac River! Amy Hudak, 2019