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American Horticultural Society’s River Farm

A lush garden path lined with blooming flowers and green shrubs leads to a closed white gate, with large leafy trees providing shade overhead.
A large white house with dormer windows and a covered porch, surrounded by colorful blooming flowers and lush greenery on a sunny day.
A large, white, two-story house with a wrap-around porch is surrounded by green bushes, trees, and a well-kept lawn under a partly cloudy sky.
A white tent decorated with chandeliers shelters round tables set with white linens, glassware, and floral centerpieces, prepared for an outdoor event or wedding reception. Natural light shines through clear side panels.
A large outdoor tent with a draped white ceiling and chandeliers, set up for an event with long tables covered in navy blue tablecloths, wooden chairs, table settings, and greenery along the sides.
A large, white, two-story house with a gray roof sits surrounded by lush green lawns, colorful flowers, and trees under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Outdoor wedding setup with rows of chairs decorated with flowers facing a garden arbor covered in greenery and brick columns, surrounded by blooming plants and trees.
A bride and groom stand closely together in a sunlit garden, beneath a large, sprawling tree with fresh green leaves. Sunlight filters through the branches, creating a dreamy, romantic atmosphere.
A charming cottage with a brick and white exterior sits in a lush garden. Greenery surrounds the house, flowers bloom in the foreground, and a wooden chair rests beside a small shed with a grass-covered roof.
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Originally part of George Washington’s farmlands and now headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, historic River Farm is nestled on 25 acres of lush gardens and woods overlooking the Potomac River, just four miles south of Old Town Alexandria.  
Tucked conveniently close to the Washington, D.C. metro area with free on-site parking, River Farm serves as an ideal location for your organization’s business or health and wellness retreat, corporate reception, product launch, or business meeting, any time of the year. The manor-style house, formal and informal gardens, captivating views of the Potomac and sprawling lawns offer endless options for your creativity in planning a memorable event. 

Patio: Our spacious slate patio overlooks the Potomac River and is canopied April through November. Our new regal tents feature retractable side walls with Palladium windows, crystal chandeliers, perimeter bistro lights, and a billowy ceiling liner to create an elegant outdoor setting.    
Capacity: Main tent accommodates 160 guests seated at tables or 260 guests seated theater-style; Identical seamless extension tent increases capacity to 240 guests seated at tables or 400 guests seated theater-style.
Ballroom: Great space for small meetings and events, our classic Ballroom with hardwood floor and crystal chandelier holds 50 guests seated at tables or 80 guests seated theater-style. 
Front Parlor: Ideal for smaller meetings and events, our parlor is a welcoming and comfortably elegant space for up to 25 guests. The Parlor features a spectacular picture window view of the gardens and Potomac River. 

 

Contact Lindsey Goldstein at [email protected] or (703) 652-5380 to receive a 15% discount off of your event rental fee. Please note discount is only available in conjunction with a meeting booked at an Alexandria hotel sourced by Visit Alexandria.