March 26, 2026
In the cherry blossom’s shade
there’s no such thing
as a stranger
– Matsuo Basho
It is cherry blossom season here in Washington DC and crowds are gathering downtown to stroll under the trees that rim the tidal basin. Less well known as a spot to get your cherry blossom fill is the Maryland suburb of Kenwood. Over 1,000 cherry trees were planted in Kenwood in the 1920s and 1930s by the developers before they even built the first homes. While not quite as chaotic as downtown, the beautiful neighborhood of large stately homes still attracts sizable crowds. A windy or rainy day can quickly bring an end to the bloom, so with rain in the forecast we headed over to Kenwood during what was being advertised as the blossoms peak day.
Mal and Lauren 