Sotterley

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Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,000

Packages

Prices start at $2,500

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

Nestled on nearly 100 acres along the scenic Patuxent River, Historic Sotterley provides an extraordinary backdrop for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and milestones. This National Historic Landmark blends rich heritage, timeless elegance, and natural beauty. Couples can exchange vows surrounded by lush Colonial Revival gardens, rolling waterfront pastures, and historic architecture. Offering a seamless mix of rustic charm and waterfront sophistication, this breathtaking historic estate creates unforgettable celebrations for couples seeking a picturesque, one-of-a-kind setting.

Seated guest capacity

  • 40-300

Venue type

  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood, MD 20636

Our event spaces

Historic Waterfront

A breathtaking waterfront setting where history, natural beauty, and unforgettable celebrations come together.

Set along the Patuxent River, Sotterley’s Historic Waterfront Grounds offer a sweeping outdoor setting for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and tented receptions. With uninterrupted waterfront views and room for up to 300 seated guests, the grounds allow celebrations to flow effortlessly through the historic landscape—from a golden-hour ceremony to cocktails by the river and an unforgettable evening under the tent.

Guest capacity

40-300 Seated

40-300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

• Expansive waterfront grounds with Patuxent River views • Flexible space for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and tented receptions • Capacity for up to 300 seated guests • Space for cocktail-style events of up to 250–300 guests • Access to Sotterley’s historic landscape for portraits and event flow • Option to pair with the Garden for larger, full-scale celebrations

Room cost

Starting ceremony price $2,500 - up to $5,000 dependent on package

Garden Courtyard

A romantic garden setting tucked within Sotterley’s historic landscape, made for intimate and unforgettable moments.

Tucked within Sotterley’s historic landscape, the Garden and Courtyard offer a romantic, intimate setting surrounded by natural beauty. Ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hours, welcome receptions, and seated gatherings, the space feels secluded while remaining beautifully connected to the rest of the property. From exchanging vows among the gardens to mingling over cocktails, it creates an effortlessly charming backdrop for every moment.

Guest capacity

40-300 Seated

40-300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

• Historic garden and courtyard setting • Flexible space for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions • Beautiful natural backdrop for portraits and wedding photography • Space for both seated and cocktail-style gatherings • Convenient connection to the Historic Manor and Waterfront Grounds • Flexible layouts for catering stations, furnishings, and décor • Access to the surrounding historic landscape

Room cost

Ceremony packages start at $2,500 - $5,000 dependent per package

The Barns at Sotterley

Historic character meets modern flexibility in a one-of-a-kind setting designed for unforgettable celebrations.

Sotterley’s historic dual barns pair authentic architectural character with incredible flexibility for a truly one-of-a-kind celebration. Host an intimate reception in a single barn, utilize both for larger gatherings, or expand onto the paved central area with tenting for up to 300+ guests. Open barn doors create a beautiful indoor-outdoor flow, while exposed wood and historic details provide the perfect canvas for elevated lighting, florals, and décor.

Guest capacity

40-150 Seated

40-150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

• Two historic barns with flexible event layouts • Single-barn capacity for up to 100 seated guests • Dual-barn capacity for up to 200–220 seated guests • Paved central area designed for optional tent expansion • Tent-expanded layouts accommodating approximately 300+ guests • Indoor-outdoor flow through large barn doors • Flexible space for dining, dancing, entertainment, and décor installations

Room cost

starting at $3,000 - $5,000 dependent on package

Historic Waterfront

A breathtaking waterfront setting where history, natural beauty, and unforgettable celebrations come together.

Set along the Patuxent River, Sotterley’s Historic Waterfront Grounds offer a sweeping outdoor setting for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and tented receptions. With uninterrupted waterfront views and room for up to 300 seated guests, the grounds allow celebrations to flow effortlessly through the historic landscape—from a golden-hour ceremony to cocktails by the river and an unforgettable evening under the tent.

Guest capacity

40-300 Seated

40-300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

• Expansive waterfront grounds with Patuxent River views • Flexible space for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and tented receptions • Capacity for up to 300 seated guests • Space for cocktail-style events of up to 250–300 guests • Access to Sotterley’s historic landscape for portraits and event flow • Option to pair with the Garden for larger, full-scale celebrations

Room cost

Starting ceremony price $2,500 - up to $5,000 dependent on package

Garden Courtyard

A romantic garden setting tucked within Sotterley’s historic landscape, made for intimate and unforgettable moments.

Tucked within Sotterley’s historic landscape, the Garden and Courtyard offer a romantic, intimate setting surrounded by natural beauty. Ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hours, welcome receptions, and seated gatherings, the space feels secluded while remaining beautifully connected to the rest of the property. From exchanging vows among the gardens to mingling over cocktails, it creates an effortlessly charming backdrop for every moment.

Guest capacity

40-300 Seated

40-300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

• Historic garden and courtyard setting • Flexible space for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions • Beautiful natural backdrop for portraits and wedding photography • Space for both seated and cocktail-style gatherings • Convenient connection to the Historic Manor and Waterfront Grounds • Flexible layouts for catering stations, furnishings, and décor • Access to the surrounding historic landscape

Room cost

Ceremony packages start at $2,500 - $5,000 dependent per package

The Barns at Sotterley

Historic character meets modern flexibility in a one-of-a-kind setting designed for unforgettable celebrations.

Sotterley’s historic dual barns pair authentic architectural character with incredible flexibility for a truly one-of-a-kind celebration. Host an intimate reception in a single barn, utilize both for larger gatherings, or expand onto the paved central area with tenting for up to 300+ guests. Open barn doors create a beautiful indoor-outdoor flow, while exposed wood and historic details provide the perfect canvas for elevated lighting, florals, and décor.

Guest capacity

40-150 Seated

40-150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

• Two historic barns with flexible event layouts • Single-barn capacity for up to 100 seated guests • Dual-barn capacity for up to 200–220 seated guests • Paved central area designed for optional tent expansion • Tent-expanded layouts accommodating approximately 300+ guests • Indoor-outdoor flow through large barn doors • Flexible space for dining, dancing, entertainment, and décor installations

Room cost

starting at $3,000 - $5,000 dependent on package

Sotterley packages

Silver Package

2-300 guests

Peak pricing $2,500

Off-peak pricing $2,500

Description

Designed for couples dreaming of a beautiful Sotterley ceremony without a full reception rental. The Silver Package provides three hours of site access and your choice of an available ceremony location across our historic property, allowing you to exchange vows surrounded by Sotterley’s gardens, historic architecture, or sweeping waterfront landscape.

What’s included
  • 3-hour site rental
  • Choice of available ceremony location
  • Staffed rehearsal day prior to event
  • Access to grounds for a pre-event photo session
  • On-site day of coordinator

Gold Package

2-300 guests

Peak pricing $4,000

Off-peak pricing $4,000

Description

Created for couples hosting their ceremony elsewhere while celebrating their reception at Sotterley. The Gold Package includes six hours of site access with your choice of available locations for cocktail hour and reception, giving you the flexibility to create an evening that flows beautifully through Sotterley’s historic grounds.

What’s included
  • 6-hour site rental
  • Choice of locations for events
  • Staffed rehearsal the day prior
  • Access to grounds for a pre-event photo session
  • On-site day of coordinator
  • Access to decorate the day prior

Platinum Package

2-300 guests

Peak pricing $5,000

Off-peak pricing $4,000

Description

The complete Sotterley wedding experience. The Platinum Package includes eight hours of site access with your choice of available locations for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Move seamlessly through the property—from waterfront vows or a garden ceremony to cocktails among the historic landscape and an unforgettable reception—creating a celebration that feels entirely your own.

What’s included
  • 8-hour site rental
  • Choice of location for each wedding event
  • Staffed rehearsal the day prior
  • Access to grounds for a pre-event photo session
  • On-site day of coordinator
  • Access to decorate the day prior

Available services that can be provided by Sotterley

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Transportation
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Standard Chairs

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Yes, however, all alcohol services must be handled by properly licensed and insured bartenders or bartending services. Proof of applicable licensing and insurance is required prior to the event.
Yes, we have TONS of available on site parking.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible as are our location sites. Golf carts are available for physically impaired guests and will be coordinated prior to day of event.
The venue fee includes exclusive use of designed spaces, event access hours for setup and breakdown, an on-site venue coordinator, parking coordination, and grounds preparation. We also give free access to couples prior to event for engagement photoshoots.
Your reservation includes 8 hours from start to finish, including the time it takes our staff to set up and clean up. Any additional time will be billed at $250 per hour.
No, our venue is fully insured and all outside vendors are required to provide proof of liability insurance.

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