Gathering Place

By Katie Wilmeth and Forrest Glenn Spencer

In the hills, along the rivers, in the hotels and the Dales, there is a special space made just for the occasion.

People have a need to meet. We like catered affairs and festive decors; we like others to pamper our needs and service our gatherings. In Northern Virginia, the travel and hospitality industries generate nearly $3 billion in tax receipts, and employ more than 80,000 workers. Venues for these social and business gatherings have become an integral part of our economy and a part of our way of life. We spotlight some of the region’s unique venues to party or do business, while including a guide to an array of other venues that cater to every need.

Alexandria

Lorien Hotel & Spa
This is the latest entrant from the Kimpton chain of boutique hotels and offers spa services (one of the only Kimpton’s to do so) and dedicated meeting space. Three thousand square feet is available and easily dividable into any formation for social events or business meetings, accommodating 35 guests or a few hundred. Chef Robert Wiedmaier and his restaurant have created a cuisine menu that complements every element of this elegant experience. 703-894-3434

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
Once the oldest operating pharmacy in the United States, Stabler-Leadbeater is now a private museum with the original apothecary still intact. Available for parties up to 50. On-site staff can give guided tours and enhance the evening with themed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. A preferred vendors list is available that supports Alexandria musicians, caterers and rental necessities. 703-838-3852

Carafe Microwinery
Opened last year, this Old Town shop rents out space for private winemaking events. With the help of a wine expert, visitors get to mix their very own wine, bottle, cork it and take it home. With a minimum two-and-a-half case order, guests will be impressed by a private label commemorating the event, whether it’s a wedding, shower, birthday celebration or business meeting. 703-975-5759

Gadsby’s Tavern
Washington ate here, John Adams argued with people, and Andy Jackson stopped by for a drink. Gadsby’s has been an integral part of this region’s political and social life since the late 18th century. Today, visitors can bask in the rich history with a delicious meal and a drink from the barrel or the wine cellar, just as our colonial founders did when the nation was young. The building houses the Alexandria Ballroom (with original woodwork) for intimate affairs or corporate dinners. 703-548-1288

Arlington

Signature Theatre
The 48,000-square-foot, four-story theater is available for rent on dark nights. This modern theater in the center of Shirlington Village offers its facilities for parties, weddings or lectures for as few as 50 or much as 650. With a theatrical staff on hand, lighting and ambiance are two stand-out features. Lists of caterers and other vendors available. 571-527-1831

Windows Over Washington/Skydome Lounge/Mystery Dinner Playhouse
Located high atop the Doubletree Hotel Crystal City, the Windows Over Washington restaurant offers views from its 14-story vantage point. Under the same roof sits Skydome Lounge, a rotating panoramic cocktail bar with great views of Washington and Northern Virginia that’s decked out in neon lights and a dance floor. It’s Washington’s answer to the Rainbow Room. Add in a performance by the Mystery Dinner Playhouse (based out of Double Tree), and you’ve got one unforgettable evening. Accommodating groups 20 to 200.

Kettler Capitals Iceplex
Party with the Caps! The practice facility for the Washington Capitals ice hockey team can also be rented out for corporate events and birthday parties. This is the place for kids, with basic or deluxe party packages available, hockey-themed parties for boys and the Ice Princess Party Package for girls. At Ballston Commons Mall. 571-224-0555

Clarendon Ballroom
The go-to Arlington venue for everything from company holiday parties to high-school reunions, Clarendon Ballroom provides it all, from catering to music. The fact that there are some award-winning restaurants (Liberty Tavern is right next door, for one) within walking distance means you can keep partying even after your boss has gone to bed. 703-469-2244

Loudoun

Leesburg Animal Park
If you want to walk, talk, squeak and squawk with the animals, Leesburg Animal Park is your destination, one that features an array of exotic animals and facilities that can be rented out for corporate events or birthday parties. The 21-acre zoo provides picnic tables, pony rides and safari wagon rides. We’ll save our joke about how a monkey could do your boss’s job. 703-669-0010

Tarara Winery
Nestled on the bluffs near the Potomac River north of Lessburg, Tarara was voted Best Winery by the readers of Northern Virginia Magazine in 2008. One visit and you can see why: It’s an elegant country estate that also offers individuals or corporations a chance to hold private gatherings or concerts with facilities that include a 6,000-square-foot cave or two covered pavilions. Private wine tastings also available. 703-771-7100, ext. 250

Oatlands Historic House and Gardens
A stately historic estate that’s hosted countless weddings, Oatlands is available for meetings, banquets or corporate picnics. The carriage house meeting room is ideal for up to 60 people, evening events in the carriage house may utilize two adjoining rooms for dinner or cocktails, carriage house field is set for intimate outdoor receptions or company picnics, and the equestrian field accommodates larger groups. 703-777-3174

Raspberry Plain
On 50 acres overlooking the Catoctin Mountain, this Georgian colonial home and estate is one of the region’s historical treasures, complete with a grand conservatory, French doors, sparkling chandeliers and original wood moldings from the 1730s. Rehearsal dinners, business meetings or theme parties make Raspberry Plain a remarkable setting. The mansion house can be divided into three separate rooms, or combined for a total of 80 seated. The glass-paneled grand conservatory can seat upward of 200 and is configured for dinner and/or dancing. The manicured lawns and woodland surroundings are available for outdoor affairs of 200 guests. Located north of Leesburg. 703-777-1888

Lightfoot Restaurant
Located in historic Leesburg, Lightfoot is a grand restaurant with a private event staff. Small luncheons, corporate functions or wedding parties with four rooms are available. Their bridal suite is one of the county’s best-kept secrets and includes a private room for her special day. The Sheridan Room is their largest, for guest groups up to 150. Owners Ingrid and Carrie have established a warm and welcoming restaurant that serves all your needs with a cuisine that will make the experience memorable for many years. 703-771-2233

Thomas Birkby House
This historic site has been the home for many families since the 1770s. To enjoy it for your rent, select from the main house, carriage house or the gardens. Ron Rust and his wife Judy Kozacik have preserved the federal-style architectural qualities of the buildings and grounds while ensuring all the facilities are contemporary to meet the needs of weddings or business meetings. 703-777-2700

Fairfax

Mount Vernon
George Washington truly slept here. And ate here and walked the grounds, as you can, too. The granddaddy of historic sites is open to you as a venue with a new interactive show and upgraded rental facilities. The colonial-style Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant offers its grand hospitality to you and your guests. Included is an auditorium and reception spaces, with a glass-enclosed veranda and sunken garden. Functions start at $500. 703-780-0011

P.J. Skidoos
In business for more than 30 years, this restaurant is a favorite Fairfax hangout and also offers lunch and dinner banquet services, from weddings to religious ceremonies and club functions. With accommodations for 150, Skidoos fulfills that warm neighborhood welcome for a private function that includes wet bar, dance floor, private coatroom, environmental control and free parking. Various menu options available, from buffet, cocktail or main meal. 703-591-4515

National Air & Space Museum
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
More than 9 million people visit Northern Virginia’s very own Smithsonian museum annually. For those interested, it’s available to host a completely cool (and very large) event underneath airplanes and space shuttles. Unlike most rental facilities, there are strict guidelines that must be followed, and your group will be scrutinized before permission is granted. Fundraisers and events such as weddings and birthday parties are restricted. 202-633-2340

The Grand Atrium at Tysons
Located minutes from Tysons Corner Center, this dedicated banquet facility is perfect for corporate functions in the area. Housed in a dark red-brick building and trimmed with green awnings, one of Northern Virginia’s premiere sites is available for social events, casino nights and black-tie affairs. The facility offers extensive services from catering to music, beginning at $50 per person. 703-698-0228

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
A favorite for weddings. The atrium, which consists of the Iris Room, Garden Room, Lilac Room and terrace, serves as the principal event facility with an indoor stream and fountain and 2,000-square-foot cathedreal skylight, offering space for 170 seated guests or 300 standing. A complete preparation kitchen and vendors lists is provided. The gardens are climate-controlled and seasonally landscaped. Located off 267 in Vienna, near Wolf Trap. 703-255-3631

Great Falls Grange
The Fairfax County Park Authority owns and operates nearly a dozen historical properties, including the Great Falls Grange, which was built in 1929 and is suitable for seated guests of 150, or a cocktail party of 200. Any type of ceremony can be held in the facility, complete with contemporary necessities. The 8-acre site includes picnic tables and a playground, and the neighboring Forestville Schoolhouse can be made available for small seminars. Located on Georgetown Pike, Route 193 West. 703-827-0609

Fauquier

Marriott Ranch
Nearly 50 miles west of the Beltway in Hume is a corporate and social retreat with everything from scavenger hunts in Range Rovers to cooking classes. Forty-two hundred acres of activity space and 3,800 square feet of meeting space are available with private guest rooms or formal garden receptions. There’s even an “Old West” street with barbecue pits and picnic tables. 540-364-2627

Black Horse Inn
For more than 150 years, the Black Horse Inn has been a site of comfort and care, first as a hospital during the War Between the States and now as a nine-room bed-and-breakfast. Ideal for corporate retreats and weddings, the site includes private rooms and a gazebo. Regional activities include wine tasting, fox hunting and horseback riding. Canopied beds and Jacuzzis are valued added pleasures in this outside-the-Beltway inn. 540-349-4020

Ashby Inn
Only 40 minutes from Dulles in the rolling green hills of our hunt country is the 1829 Ashby Inn, a romantic and secluded getaway that is perfect for any wedding, and available for any gathering. The back lawns and patio with a view of the Blue Ridge foothills is the stuff of wedding planners’ dreams. Imaginative formal and buffet menus are constructed around any affair. 540-592-3900

Stafford

Potomac Point Winery
This winery has a number of rooms for banquets and parties—from a ballroom for large parties to a wine cave for more intimate events. This Mediterranean-style estate offers a number of Vines to Vows wedding packages, and rates range from hourly to full day, it’s all yours for a party of two or a gathering of 250. Potomac Point is located on the historic Widewater Peninsula near Quanitco. 540-446-2250

Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont
Gari Melchers was an American painter and sculptor who moved to Northern Virginia during WWI. Ten years after his death in 1942, his home and studio were bequeathed to Virginia, and today they are open for tours and available for events in the pavilion, which includes banquet seating for 100. The estate’s woodlands-surrounded gardens with summer house overlooking the Rappahannock River are also rentable for weddings and other festivities. 540-654-1015

The Riverside Center Conference Facility
Touted as Fredericksburg’s premiere multipurpose facility, this conference facility and adjoining dinner theater can host up to 450. Unlike other facilities, its versatility makes the center ideal for training seminars, trade shows and job fairs—an hour’s drive from D.C. on Interstate 95. If you want to get married in the historic region of Fredericksburg, Riverside Center should be on your must-consider list. 540-370-4300

Prince  William

The Old Manassas Courthouse
The big man himself, President Taft, was here for the 1911 Peace Festival. Located in Old Town Manassas and surrounded by the rich history of the area, this architectural treasure was restored and rehabilitated eight years ago to include an elegant ballroom with tall glass windows looking down upon the manicured grounds, a prep kitchen and ease of access through a welcoming first-floor foyer. Tenting options are available on the grounds, too. The Courthouse is one of four rental options through county services in Prince William, starting at $350. 703-499-9812

Foxchase Manor
In the heart of Virginia Hunt Country is a Jeffersonian manor that includes two ballrooms. Through the marbled entrance hall, you can choose the grand ballroom with its 18-foot ceilings, 45 crystal chandeliers and accommodation capacity of 600 guests. The small ballroom seats half, and both rooms open upon the other for one impressively sized gathering. Both rooms are ideal for any wedding or corporate event with complete facilities for caterers. 703-369-3638

National Museum of the Marine Corps
The first thing you notice is a titled mast atop a 160-foot glass atrium. Housed on a 135-acre site in Quantico is the new museum honoring America’s Devil Dogs and Leathernecks. But this facility is more than a museum exhibiting the Corps’ honored history. It includes a memorial park, parade grounds, a hotel, and conference and event facilities. Eight hundred and fifty seated guests, or 1,000 standing, can enjoy the opulent surroundings with catering provided by Guest Services, Inc., and admire the heritage of the brave men and women who defended our freedoms with their lives. Private access to exhibits and galleries also available. 703-649-2352

Piedmont Club
Thomas Jefferson knew this land well, but it wasn’t until Tom Fazio designed a world championship course that Haymarket landed on the map. While golf is the main theme, the good folks at the Piedmont Club offer indoor or outdoor facilities for any event imaginable. Every service and nuance conceivable is available, ranging from a dance floor to ice sculptures and personalized wine bottles, as well the usual chairs, tables and china options. Various packages are available for weddings and bar mitzvahs, or board meetings, or baby showers. Shout “Fore!” and watch the birdie. 703-753-5922

(April 2009)

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Banquets and Event Facilities Guide

1789 Restaurant	1226 36th St., N.W. Washington, D.C 202-965-1789	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 3 rooms max. caps. 18, 56, 125 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $85-$145/person In-house catering, A/V Equipment, On-site catering manager
AMA DC Conference Center	2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 200 Arlington, VA 212-903-8392 access to Metro Yellow line stop	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: None Meeting rooms: 10 meeting rooms max. cap. 90 Average rental rate: $45-$200/person for 4 hours; $60-$300/person for 8 hours In-house catering, A/V Equipment, On-site catering manager, Shuttle service
Buchanan Hall	8549 John Mosby Highway Upperville, VA 540-592-3455	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 1 banquet hall max. cap. 150 when using tables, 225 when using chairs Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $750 weekday-$2,000 weekend; varies depending on time of day
Cabell’s Mill	5235 Walney Road Centreville, VA 703-827-0609	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Entire building max. cap. 125 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $1,525-$1,800/6 hours
Carafe MicroWinery	111 S. Alfred St. Alexandria, VA 703-975-5759	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: None Meeting rooms: Wine bar max. cap. 45 Average rental rate: $150/hour
Carnegie Endowment Conference Center	1179 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-939-2228	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: None Meeting rooms: 4 meeting rooms max. cap. 250 Average rental rate: Varies; call to discuss In-house catering, A/V Equipment, On-site catering manager
Chrysalis Vineyards	23876 Champe Ford Road Middleburg, VA 540-687-8222	Ballrooms: 1 patio/pavilion max. cap. 90 seated, 140 standing; 1 additional outdoor space max. cap. 300 seated, 400 standing Banquet rooms: Winery max. cap. 40 seated, 125 standing Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Winery $500/hour, patio $300/hour, outdoor venue $3,000 plus 6-hour max. flat rate
Clarendon Ballroom	3185 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 703-469-2244	Ballrooms: 1 ballroom max. cap. 200 seated, 500 cocktail Banquet rooms: None Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $10,000-$25,000/day, varies depending on day In-house catering, A/V Equipment, On-site catering manager
Clark House	6332 Barcroft Mews Drive Falls Church, VA 703-827-0609	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Entire building max. cap. 65 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Varies; call to discuss
Clyde’s of Gallery Place	707 Seventh St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-349-3700	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 1 room max. cap. 130 seated, 200 standing Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Non-December daytime events have food and beverage minimums of $1,000, $150 room fee (otherwise, varies by day, time and season; call to discuss) In-house catering, A/V Equipment, On-site catering manager
Clyde’s of Tysons Corner	8332 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 703-734-1901	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 5 room options max. caps. 65, 70, 100 and 200 (standing) Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Varies based on time of day, time and season; call to discuss In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Wireless access, On-site catering manager
Collingwood Library & Museum on Americanism	8301 E. Boulevard Drive Alexandria, VA 703-765-1652	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Main house max. cap. 150, American Legacy Center max. cap. 240, grounds max. cap. 800 Meeting rooms: 2 meeting rooms max. cap. 90 Average rental rate: Varies; call to discuss In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Wireless access
Crowne Plaza Hotel – Dulles Airport	2200 Centreville Road Herndon, VA 703-471-6700	Ballrooms: 1 ballroom max. cap. 280 Banquet rooms: 5 banquet rooms max. caps. 70 and 80 Meeting rooms: 2 boardrooms max. caps. 12 each Average rental rate: Varies; call to discuss In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Sleeping rooms, On-site catering manager, Shuttle service
Decatur House Museum	1610 H St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-842-0917	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Carriage house max. cap. 250, courtyard max. cap. 400, parlor max. cap. 100 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Weekday: Decatur House and courtyard $3,700-$4,700/3 hours, meetings $175-$450/hour; weekend: $6,200-$7,300/8 to 10 hours, parlors $4,700-$5,700/3 hours A/V Equipment
Dranesville Tavern	11919 Leesburg Turnpike Herndon, VA 703-827-0609	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Entire building max. cap. 99 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $875-$1025/event A/V Equipment
The Fairmont Washington, D.C.	2401 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-457-5056	Ballrooms: 1 ballroom max. cap. 700 Banquet rooms: 1 banquet room max. cap. 350 Meeting rooms: 2 meeting rooms max. cap. 87 Average rental rate: Varies; call to discuss In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Wireless access, Sleeping rooms, On-site catering manager
Folger Shakespeare Library	201 E. Capitol St., S.E. Washington, D.C. 202-675-0324	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 6 banquet rooms max. caps. 250 and 50 (no weddings) Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Average rental rate $1,500-$20,000/8 hours A/V Equipment, Wireless access
Forestville Schoolhouse	9812 Georgetown Pike Great Falls, VA 703-827-0609	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Entire building max. cap. 49 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $625-$725/event A/V Equipment
Foxchase Manor	8310 Chatsworth Drive Manassas, VA 703-369-3638	Ballrooms: 2 ballroom options max. cap. options between 700 and 1500 Banquet rooms: Entry hall max. cap. 300, outdoor patio max. cap. 300 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $5,000 for 0-100 guests/9 hours (Saturday pricing; varies otherwise; call to discuss) Wireless access
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center	2371 Carl D Silver Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 610-336-9100	Ballrooms: 1 grand ballroom max. cap. 800 Banquet rooms: 6 room options max caps. 150 each Meeting rooms: 5 rooms max. caps. 30 each Average rental rate: Average starting rental rate $400 In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Wireless access, On-site catering manager, Shuttle service
Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont	224 Washington St. Fredericksburg, VA 540-654-1015	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 6Studio pavilion max. cap. 100 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $3,000/day A/V Equipment
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center	201 Waterfront St. National Harbor, MD 301-965-2000	Ballrooms: 4 ballrooms and 1 exhibition hall (all dividable) max. caps. from 600 to 17,000-plus Banquet rooms: 5 conference rooms max. caps. 200 to 600 Meeting rooms: Options vary by breakdown of rooms, 2 boardrooms max caps. 14 each Average rental rate: Varies; call to discuss In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Wireless access, Sleeping rooms, On-site catering manager, Shuttle service
The Goodstone Inn & Estate	36205 Snake Hill Road Middleburg, VA 877-219-4663	Ballrooms: Tented outdoor space max. cap. 150 Banquet rooms: Dining room and patio max. caps. 50, wine cellar max. cap. 12 Meeting rooms: Manor house board room max. cap. 14, manor house living room max. cap. 42 Average rental rate: $500 for meeting spaces/event, $500 for wine cellar/event, no charge if event-goers are staying at Inn In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Wireless access, Sleeping rooms, On-site catering manager
The Grand Atrium at Tysons	2236 Gallows Road Vienna, VA 703-698-0228	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 1 atrium max. cap. 225 for cruising buffet Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $50-$85/person/day In-house catering, Wireless access, On-site catering manager
Hendry House	2411 N. 24th St. Arlington, VA 703-243-7329	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: None Meeting rooms: 4 meeting rooms max. caps. 10 and 50 seated, 30 with tables Average rental rate: $500/8-hour day, for entire house A/V Equipment, Wireless access
Hilton Garden Inn	3950 Fair Ridge Drive Fairfax, VA 703-385-7774	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 3 banquet rooms max. cap. 400 Meeting rooms: 6 meeting rooms max. caps. 50 each Average rental rate: $350-$650/day In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Wireless access, Sleeping rooms, On-site catering manager, Shuttle service
Hunter House	9601 Courthouse Road Vienna, VA 703-827-0609	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Entire building max. cap. 75 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $1,250-$1,475/event A/V Equipment
Hyatt Fair Lakes	12777 Fair Lakes Circle Fairfax, VA 703-818-1234 www.fairlakes.hyatt.com	Ballrooms: 1 ballroom max. cap. 450 Banquet rooms: Reception area max. cap. 260, 2 outdoor patios max. caps. 200 each, lobby atrium max. cap. 600 Meeting rooms: 7 meeting rooms max. cap. 280 Average rental rate: $200-$1,000/hour, varies depending on day A/V Equipment
Inn at Kelly’s Ford	1658 Edwards Shop Road Remington, VA 540-399-1779	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 2 banquet rooms max. cap. 650 Meeting rooms: 1 meeting room max. cap. 255 Average rental rate: Average rental rate $150-$1,250/day In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Wireless access, Sleeping rooms, On-site catering manager
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel	480 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W. Washington, D.C. 202-646-4452	Ballrooms: 1 grand ballroom (with dividable options) max. cap. 460 in banquet rounds of 10, 1 junior ballroom (with dividable options) max. cap. 360 in banquet rounds of 10 Banquet rooms: 21 “function rooms” max. caps. vary Meeting rooms: 21 “function rooms” max. caps. vary Average rental rate: Meeting packages range $38-$68/person In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Sleeping rooms, On-site catering manager, Shuttle service
Lightfoot Restaurant	11 N. King St. Leesburg, VA 703-771-2233	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 3 banquet rooms max. caps. 150, 30, 12 Meeting rooms: 1 bridal suite meeting room Average rental rate: Food and beverage minimum $2,000-$8,000/5 hours In-house catering, Wireless access, On-site catering manager
Lorien Hotel & Spa	1600 King St. Alexandria, VA 703-894-3434	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: None Meeting rooms: 4 meeting rooms max. cap. 138 Average rental rate: Average rental rate $500/day In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Wireless access, Sleeping rooms, On-site catering manager
Marriott Ranch	5305 Marriott Lane Hume, VA 540-364-2627	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Manor house max. cap. 70, pavilion max. cap. 150, tented max. cap. 1,000-plus Meeting rooms: 1 meeting room max. cap. 50 Average rental rate: Pavilion $2,000/day, entire inn $1,830/day In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Sleeping rooms, On-site catering manager, Shuttle service
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant	2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 703-413-7130	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 2 banquet rooms max. cap. 60 Meeting rooms: 2 meeting rooms max. caps. 35 and 20 Average rental rate: Rates start at $600 and go up to a full buyout In-house catering, A/V Equipment, On-site catering manager, Shuttle service
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens	9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court Vienna, VA 703-255-3631	Ballrooms: Atrium max. cap. 300, 3 outdoor gazebos Banquet rooms: None Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Atrium $3,400-$9,000/8-hour minimum, gazebo $105-$400/2 hours In-house catering, On-site catering manager
Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant	3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA 703-780-0011	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Garden space max. cap. 120  Meeting rooms: 6 banquet/meeting rooms max. cap. 260 Average rental rate: $1,000-$2,000/5-hour max. for all 6 banquet rooms; $300-$550/5-hour max. to rent single room; garden space $500/5-hour max. (food and beverage charges may apply) In-house catering, A/V Equipment, On-site catering manager
National Air & Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center	14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway Chantilly, VA 202-633-2340	Ballrooms: Exclusive use of whole facility max. cap. 7,000 Banquet rooms: None Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Under 100 guests $15,000/4 hours
National Conference Center	18980 Upper Belmont Place Lansdowne, VA 703-729-8000	Ballrooms: 1 ballroom max. cap. 1,400-plus Banquet rooms: 5 rooms max. cap. 1,500 Meeting rooms: 250 rooms max. cap. 1,800 Average rental rate: Varies; call to discuss In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Sleeping rooms, On-site catering manager, Shuttle service
National Museum of the Marine Corps	18900 Jefferson Davis Highway Triangle, VA 703-649-2352	Ballrooms: Entire museum max. cap. 1,000 Banquet rooms: 2 banquet rooms max. cap. 36 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Varies; call to discuss In-house catering, A/V Equipment, On-site catering manager
Nina’s Dandy	Zero Prince St. Alexandria, VA 703-683-6076	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Entire boat max. cap. 250 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Special group rates available, but standard fees are $86/person weeknight dinner, $96/person Saturday dinner, $45/person weekday lunch, $50/person Saturday lunch, $55/person Sunday champagne brunch In-house catering, A/V Equipment, On-site catering manager
Oatlands Historic House and Gardens	20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane Leesburg, VA 703-777-3174	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Lawn max. cap. 250, back lawn max. cap. 10,000 Meeting rooms: 3 meeting rooms max. cap. 150 Average rental rate: Daytime $500/5 hours, evening $1,500-2,500/5 hours, outdoor $500-$10,000/5 hours
P.J. Skidoos	9908 Fairfax Blvd. Fairfax, VA 703-591-4515	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 1 banquet room max. cap. 150 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $200 deposit to reserve room, $12-$25/person
Potomac Point Winery	275 Decatur Road Stafford, VA 540-446-2250	Ballrooms: 1 ballroom max cap. 300 Banquet rooms: 4 banquet rooms max. caps. 65, 40, 30 and 150; 1 picnic pavilion max. cap. 100; ceremony grounds max. cap. 250  Meeting rooms: 3 meeting rooms max. cap. 27 Average rental rate: Ballroom $2,800/4 hours, $4,800/8 hours; banquet rooms $55-$160/hour, meeting rooms $55-$60/hour; picnic pavilion $50/hour; ceremony grounds $520/day In-house catering, Wireless access, On-site catering manager
President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home	3700 N. Capitol St., N.W. AFRH-W 1315 Washington, D.C. 202-829-0436	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Tent max. cap. 150 seated, 250 standing Meeting rooms: Education center: 3 meeting rooms max. caps. 16, 65, 100; cottage: 3 meeting rooms max. cap. 80 Average rental rate: Education center: $250/4 hours-$2,500/6 hours; cottage: $10,000/6 hours; tent space: $5,000/6 hours; whole site: $12,500/12 hours A/V Equipment
Raspberry Plain	16500 Agape Lane Leesburg, VA 703-777-1888	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 5 room options max. cap. 200, lawn rental max. cap. 200 seated Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Carriage house $1,500-$4,000/day, mansion house $4,000-$8,000/day In-house catering, Wireless access, On-site catering manager
The Riverside Center	95 Riverside Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 540-370-4300	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Dinner theater max. cap. 452, conference facility max. cap. 400 (can be split) Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Dinner theater $10,000/event, conference facility $1,750/event ($1,000/event and $1,500/event options available if split) In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Wireless access, On-site catering manager
Rockledge Mansion	703-491-6335	Ballrooms: 1 ballroom max. cap. 125 Banquet rooms: None Meeting rooms: 2 meeting rooms max. cap. 125 Average rental rate: Average rental rate $1,500-$2,500 In-house catering, Wireless access, On-site catering manager
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center	1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-312-1300	Ballrooms: 2 ballrooms max. cap. 1,275 Banquet rooms: None Meeting rooms: 13 meeting rooms max. cap. 2,000 (Woodrow Wilson Plaza) Average rental rate: Varies; call to discuss In-house catering, Wireless access, On-site catering manager
Sheraton Reston Hotel	11810 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 703-262-5928	Ballrooms: 3 ballrooms max. cap. 300 Banquet rooms: 18 banquet/meeting rooms max. cap. 260 Meeting rooms: 18 banquet/meeting rooms max. cap. 260 Average rental rate: $500-$7500/day (not including food and beverage) In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Wireless access, Sleeping rooms, On-site catering manager, Shuttle service
Signature Theatre	4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA 571-527-1831	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Lobby and 2 theater spaces, 3 rehearsal rooms, max. cap. 650 Meeting rooms: 1 meeting room max. cap. 14 Average rental rate: Lobby: $1,000-$3,000/4 hours; theater spaces: $1,000-$5,000/4 hours; rehearsal rooms: $50-$400/6 hours; meeting room: $50/6 hours Wireless access
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum	Located at Stabler’s Old Stand 105-107 S. Fairfax St. Alexandria, VA 703-838-3852	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: None Meeting rooms: Second floor serves as meeting room max. cap. 24 with chairs, 15 with tables and chairs, 50 cocktail Average rental rate: Meetings $100/hour, luncheons/parties $750/3 hours, rent out museum additional $250
Stone Mansion	3900 Stoneybrooke Drive Alexandria, VA 703-827-0609	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Entire building max. cap. 90 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $1,250-$1,475/event A/V Equipment
Tarara Winery	13648 Tarara Lane Leesburg, VA 703-771-7100, ext. 250	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 2 outdoor pavilions max. cap. 350, lawn max. cap. 300 Meeting rooms: 2 meeting rooms max. cap. 30 Average rental rate: Average rental rate for meetings $750-$1,500/4 hours, for weddings $2,850-$12,500
Thomas Birkby House	109 Loudoun St. S.W., Leesburg, VA 703-777-2700	Ballrooms: 1 ballroom max. cap. 40 Banquet rooms: 1 outdoor tent max. cap. 200, 1 gazebo Meeting rooms: 12 meeting rooms max. cap. 60 Average rental rate: $3,000-$7,000/day
Top of the Town	1400 N. 14th St. Arlington, VA 703-387-8696	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 1 banquet room max. cap. 180 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Daytime: $2,500-$3,900/4 hours; evening: $2,200-$6,900/4 hours A/V Equipment
Wakefield Chapel	8415 Toll House Road Annandale, VA 703-827-0609	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: Entire building max. cap. 99 Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $525-$625/event A/V Equipment
Westfields Golf Club	13940 Balmoral Greens Ave. Clifton, VA 703-631-3300	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 1 pavilion and 1 grill room max. cap. 100 (indoor) Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: $500-$2,500/hour, non-golf events In-house catering, A/V Equipment, Wireless access, On-site catering manager, Shuttle service
Westin Arlington Gateway	801 N. Glebe Road Arlington, VA 703-717-6200	Ballrooms: 1 grand ballroom max. cap. 450 seated, junior ballroom max. cap. 100 seated, 300 standing Banquet rooms: 8 room options max. caps. 30 seated/92 standing, 40 seated/125 standing, 60 seated/150 standing, 150 seated/315 standing Meeting rooms: 1 meeting room max. cap. 12 Average rental rate: Varies; call to discuss In-house catering, A/V Equipment, On-site catering manager, Shuttle service
Zola	800 F St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-654-0996	Ballrooms: None Banquet rooms: 5 room options max. caps. 24, 30, 50, 110, 150 (all when seated) Meeting rooms: None Average rental rate: Food and beverage minimums, varies by room; call to discuss In-house catering, A/V Equipment, On-site catering manager

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