George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill

A large wooden barrel labeled George Washington Distillery Rye Whiskey sits inside a rustic distillery with brick walls, wooden beams, and sunlight streaming in.

A large, historic stone mill building with a sloped roof stands beside a small creek and stone bridge, surrounded by green grass and trees on a sunny day.

A rustic wooden and stone building sits on a grassy lawn, with blooming pink flowers on a tree branch in the foreground and trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

A wooden barn sits on a grassy hill, bordered by a split-rail fence and a narrow canal. Blooming pink trees and millstones are in the foreground, with trees and houses in the background under a clear sky.

A round dining table set for a formal event with floral plates, folded napkins, wine glasses, candles, and surrounded by wooden chairs in a rustic room with stone walls and wooden beams.

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George Washington was an entrepreneurial farmer and businessman. His whiskey distillery and gristmill utilized innovative technologies that were cutting edge in the 18th century.

Just three miles from the Estate, Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill offers unique event spaces for smaller gatherings. Host a whiskey tasting, reception or dinner in a truly authentic setting. Mix and mingle while you view the water-powered mill in action and distilling as it was done under Washington’s watchful eye.

Capacity: 60 indoor; 250 tented.