Woodend Sanctuary & Mansion
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $7,000
Guest capacity
Up to 150 seated guests
About this venue
Woodend Sanctuary & Mansion is an elegant wedding venue in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Conveniently located just 9 miles from downtown DC, it resides on a private 40-acre nature sanctuary. Built in 1927, this historic location was designed by the renowned architect John Russell Pope, who also designed the Jefferson Memorial, DAR Constitution Hall, and the National Archives Building. Environmentally conscious couples will appreciate this venue’s commitment to nature and wildlife preservation, offering a beautiful and sustainable setting for your special day. Part of the rental fee is tax-deductible.
Our event spaces
Woodend Mansion and Tent
Have your wedding at Woodend and feel good about it!
Your guests can dance the night away in the mansion and enjoy cocktails both indoors and out. The climate-controlled tented terrace, available from April to November, offers a beautiful and accommodating space for your reception. There are 2 staging rooms: one for each of you and your wedding parties. We have a vetted list of 8 approved caterers for you to choose from. You can provide the alcohol, and the caterer will provide the bartenders, set-up, etc.
Guest capacity
Up to 150 Seated
Up to 150 Standing
Square footage
2,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Relaxed and casual, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Climate-controlled tent included April-November - 2 staging rooms: one for each of you and your wedding parties - BYOB, the caterer provides the rest and serve - 70 parking spaces in the property
Room cost
$7,000
Woodend Mansion and Tent
Have your wedding at Woodend and feel good about it!
Your guests can dance the night away in the mansion and enjoy cocktails both indoors and out. The climate-controlled tented terrace, available from April to November, offers a beautiful and accommodating space for your reception. There are 2 staging rooms: one for each of you and your wedding parties. We have a vetted list of 8 approved caterers for you to choose from. You can provide the alcohol, and the caterer will provide the bartenders, set-up, etc.
Guest capacity
Up to 150 Seated
Up to 150 Standing
Square footage
2,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Relaxed and casual, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Climate-controlled tent included April-November - 2 staging rooms: one for each of you and your wedding parties - BYOB, the caterer provides the rest and serve - 70 parking spaces in the property
Room cost
$7,000
Available services that can be provided by Woodend Sanctuary & Mansion
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Shuttle
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
3 reviews
- SP
Sylvia P.
The Perfect Blend of Nature and Elegance
Woodend was the perfect venue for our daughter’s wedding reception. The combination of elegance and natural beauty created exactly the atmosphere the bride and groom envisioned. It’s remarkable that such a peaceful, secluded setting exists inside the Beltway — with no traffic noise and stunning scenery everywhere you look. The grounds photographed beautifully, and guests continually commented on how unique and special the venue felt. We especially appreciated how the layout allowed guests to enjoy both the lively celebration and quieter moments throughout the evening. The planning process was smooth and well organized. Beatriz, the rental manager, was responsive, professional, and wonderful to work with, and the venue’s excellent online resources made planning especially easy. Everything about Woodend reflects thoughtful care and professionalism. While Woodend is certainly a premium venue, the experience absolutely justified it. We would recommend it without hesitation to any couple looking for an elegant wedding in a truly beautiful natural setting.
- MH
Mark H.
Woodend was magical for our wedding!
Our wedding was incredible at Woodend. The staff was professional and organized, with clear plans for rain or other contingencies. They were accommodating and kind to us during the process! So happy we had our wedding here, and would do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you Woodend!
- CS
Ciara S.
Woodend is Special
We LOVED having our wedding at Woodend! Beatriz was so helpful and answered all of our questions, as well as keeping us updated as the tent set up changed over this past year. The new tent is gorgeous and the whole venue is so gorgeous, including the grounds! We were happy to keep our decor minimal and let the mansion’s beauty shine, and we got so many compliments on the venue’s set up of having the dance space (Main Hall) separated from the dinner seating (tent). We also loved Woodend’s gorgeous property, which really shined for our late October wedding. Would fully recommend considering Woodend for your wedding - plenty of parking, beautiful space, great team, and your venue fee goes to a great charitable cause.
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