Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House

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 $6,500 for off-peak dates, and $7,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House offers private rental options that combine the compelling history of the site with its natural landscape. There is a range of select spaces within the 126 acres of land for both small and large groups. Available interior spaces include the Underwood Room at Woodlawn and the Pope-Leighey House. Exterior spaces include the Fountain Garden, the Serpentine Garden, and the Garden at Pope-Leighey House. There is also an Event Tent for larger events availble April through November. Host a wedding ceremony, cocktail reception, dinner, private concert, social gathering, corporate retreat, or team meeting. Private rentals support Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House efforts to continue our preservation and educational programming work across the site.

Seated guest capacity

1-250

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions
Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Outdoor

9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309

Our event spaces

Serpentine Garden

Open lawn with direct view of Woodlawn

Largest outdoor space

Guest capacity

1-250 Seated

1-400 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Outdoor power source

Room cost

$2,500 for 3 hour ceremony only; $7,000 for full ceremony and reception

Fountain Garden

Beautiful water feature and landscaping

Includes benches and urns

Guest capacity

1-99 Seated

1-250 Standing

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Bistro lights included

Room cost

Included with full rental

Event Tent

Tent package contracted through DC Rental, includes tables and chairs for up to 250 people

Available April to November. Public restrooms available (not ADA accessible). Access to our grounds and select indoor areas for photography. Tent Technician present on site throughout the event to assist with any needs such as opening and closing the sides, adjusting lighting, etc.

Guest capacity

1-250 Seated

1-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Farewell brunch, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Draping, lighting, and chandeliers included

Room cost

$7,000 - included as reception space