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American Horticultural Society’s River Farm

A lush garden path lined with vibrant flowering plants and bushes leads to a closed white gate, surrounded by tall green trees and colorful blossoms.
A large, white, three-story house with dormer windows and a wraparound porch is surrounded by a colorful garden of blooming flowers and green shrubs under a clear blue sky.
A large, white, two-story house with a wraparound porch surrounded by lush green bushes, trees, and a neatly manicured lawn under a partly cloudy sky.
A white tent with chandeliers and draped ceiling is set up for an event, featuring round tables with white tablecloths, elegant place settings, and floral centerpieces. Natural light enters through clear side panels.
An elegant outdoor reception under a white draped tent with chandeliers, string lights, and long tables set with blue linens, glassware, and floral centerpieces. Two people stand near the center arranging items.
A large white colonial-style house with dark gray roof, surrounded by lush green lawn, colorful flowers, and trees, set under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
An outdoor wedding ceremony setup with rows of brown chairs decorated with flowers, facing a pergola covered in greenery and surrounded by lush gardens and trees.
A bride and groom stand together in a sunlit garden, underneath a large, sprawling tree with fresh green leaves. The couple is dressed in formal wedding attire, sharing an intimate moment on the grass.
A charming house with brick and white siding sits among lush gardens. A green door and roof contrast with blooming flowers, leafy trees, and a green chair, creating a peaceful, sunlit garden scene.
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The American Horticultural Society’s River Farm is a popular rental venue in the Washington, D.C. metro area that serves as the setting for weddings, educational workshops, social gatherings, and corporate/nonprofit meetings and retreats. The historic 25-acre property—part of George Washington’s original farmlands—features an elegant manor house and beautiful formal and informal gardens along the Potomac River in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County. A short drive along the scenic George Washington Parkway from Old Town, Alexandria, River Farm is acclaimed for its spell-binding vistas stretching down to the Potomac River, along with its creative children’s gardens, beautiful four-acre meadow, and colorful flower displays.   

Hours:

  • Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.(April-October only)
  • Private events rental schedule available every day, including most holidays.