Friends Meeting of Washington

2111 Decatur Place NW, Washington, DC

Friends Meeting of Washington

2111 Decatur Place NW, Washington, DC

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Capacity: 300 people

About Friends Meeting of Washington

Historic but newly renovated, Friends Meeting of Washington offers unique event spaces surrounded by gardens. Centrally located in Dupont Circle and within walking distance from the Metro, our event venue is close to many hotels and restaurants. Our campus offers a peaceful oasis within the bustle of Washington, DC -- the perfect alternative to a hotel for your event.

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Attendees: 0-300 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 0-300 | $360 - $7,500 /event
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$360 - $7,500

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Event Spaces

Assembly Room

Maximum Capacity: 150
General Event Space

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Assembly Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 150

Our largest indoor reception space, the newly renovated Assembly Room features coffered ceilings, contemporary lighting and dark floors. Three full-height doors open onto the lower west terrace and gardens, rented separately. The room also has a nonworking fireplace. A portion of the room has an optional partition for breakout groups. The adjacent North Room is a more informal space that may be used as a break out space during meetings, buffet setup, or as a retreat from the crowd during receptions. Enjoy access to a large serving kitchen for catering service or for limited food preparation.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 96 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 50 People

Conference
Capacity: 30 People

Hollow Square
Capacity: 27 People

Reception
Capacity: 150 People

Theater
Capacity: 110 People

U-Shape
Capacity: 27 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Portable Walls
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: The Assembly Room is the perfect space for a celebration, a larger workshop or office retreat, dinner or a reception. Your event may be expanded by the use of the lower west terrace and gardens, rented separately, which you may tent.
Floor Number: 1
Special Features: -Flexible room setup -Fireplace (nonworking) -Serving kitchen -Additional breakout spaces -Terrace and garden access

Quaker House Living Room

Maximum Capacity: 50
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Quaker House Living Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 50

Built in the 1920s and purchased by Friends Meeting of Washington in 1970, historic Quaker House was formerly an elegant townhome to diplomats. The home’s multipurpose living room features a vaulted ceiling, French windows, and a nonworking fireplace. Its doors open onto a new glass corridor on the north, seamlessly connecting this space to the west terrace and gardens (rented separately), the elevator, the Meeting House and the rest of the venue. Your rental includes access to a kitchenette and a small break-out space that can also be used for buffet service. The space is optionally expanded by the 10-foot deep circulation space that opens onto the upper west terrace and gardens — or with a concurrent rental of nearby spaces such as the Bridge Room.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 32 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 30 People

Conference
Capacity: 20 People

Hollow Square
Capacity: 16 People

Reception
Capacity: 50 People

Theater
Capacity: 40 People

U-Shape
Capacity: 16 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: The versatile Quaker House Living Room is a perfect venue for an office or board retreat, workshop, meeting, as well as for a small wedding, memorial or religious service, birthday, or baby shower.
Floor Number: 2
Special Features: -Lofted ceiling -Terrace and garden access (may have an additional cost) -Fireplace (nonworking) -Kitchenette -Additional break out space included (approx. 131 sq ft)

Bridge Room

Maximum Capacity: 10
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Bridge Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 10

Full of ambiance, this brand new conference room space is located where there was once a terrace above the old carriage house. It is brightened by skylights above and south facing windows. The east and west walls of the conference room are exposed brick with arched French windows. On the north, a glass-paneled, accordion wall opens via the 10-foot deep circulation space onto the upper west terrace and gardens.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Conference
Capacity: 10 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Floor Number: 2
Special Features: -Skylights -Exposed brick walls and French windows -Modular conference table with 10 chairs -Terrace and garden access (may have an additional cost)

Library and Parlor

Maximum Capacity: 10
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Library and Parlor

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 10

The library and parlor combine to create a small space that offers both comfortable, informal seating on upholstered antiques and reproductions as well as a classic oak table for a meeting of six to eight. Pocket doors open onto a hallway that leads to the glass-enclosed lobby overlooking gardens. South and west facing windows provide natural light most of the day.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Conference
Capacity: 10 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: This space is perfect for a small meeting, discussion, or staff retreat. It is also popular as a filming location and has been featured as a backdrop to national and international media productions. Enjoy the ambiance of gently tended book collections.
Floor Number: 2
Special Features: -Terrace and garden views -Antique furniture

Decatur Place Room

Maximum Capacity: 50
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Decatur Place Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 50

Recently remodeled, this popular, flexible space works beautifully for a staff retreat, meeting, small lecture or workshop. It is also easily converted to a child care space in support of events elsewhere on our campus. This room has immediate access to our east gardens and the bluestone terrace above. Delivery and set up for in-room breakfast, lunch or dinner are simple.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 24 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 25 People

Conference
Capacity: 15 People

Hollow Square
Capacity: 13 People

Reception
Capacity: 50 People

Theater
Capacity: 35 People

U-Shape
Capacity: 13 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Floor Number: 1
Special Features: -Flexible setup -Terrace and garden access

Meeting Room

Maximum Capacity: 300
Auditorium

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Meeting Room

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Auditorium | Maximum Capacity: 300

Our largest space, the Meeting Room reflects historic Quaker traditions and is elegant in its simplicity. Long poplar benches are hand-hewn as is the surrounding walnut wainscoting. With a ceiling height of 17 feet, the space features windows overlooking our gardens. Padded benches can be arranged to best suit your event. The Meeting Room opens onto the east terrace and gardens, rented separately. Guests may enter and exit this space through the east gardens or via our beautiful lobby. No food or beverages other than water are allowed in this space.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 300 People

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 300 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Floor Covering: Cork
Floor Number: 1
Number of Green Rooms: 0
Special Features: -Our largest indoor space -High ceilings and windows -Access to space via gardens and terrace or through main lobby

Gardens

Maximum Capacity: 190
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Gardens

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Outdoor Venue | Maximum Capacity: 190

The natural landscaping of our gardens respects historic plans, the environment, and poetic inspiration. These spaces are generally packaged with rental of adjacent indoor rooms reserved for parties, weddings and meetings (at an additional cost for exclusive access), but may also be reserved separately. Our gardens are also ideal for photography — whether for an engagement, anniversary, or other personal or professional purpose. Tenting or rental of a suitable indoor space (at an additional cost) is required, unless otherwise discussed, to avoid inclement weather. There are three distinct sections of our gardens, each unique from the others. The upper and lower levels of our west garden courtyard are generally rented together.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 150 People

Reception
Capacity: 190 People

Theater
Capacity: 190 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Floor Covering: Grass, deck, stone
Special Features: -Direct access to associated indoor spaces (if rented at an additional cost) -Electrical outlets available -Tenting or indoor space options available (at an additional cost) in case of inclement weather

Terrace Room

Maximum Capacity: 30
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Terrace Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 30

Brightly lit by windows on three sides, this room opens directly onto the east terrace and gardens. It is private and quiet. This space serves as an informal sitting room with comfortable seating that is perfect for unprogrammed uses. The Terrace Room is only accessible to persons with disabilities and limited mobility through the east terrace.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 15 People

Conference
Capacity: 10 People

Hollow Square
Capacity: 9 People

Theater
Capacity: 30 People

U-Shape
Capacity: 9 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Floor Covering: Carpet, tile
Floor Number: 2
Special Features: -Terrace and garden access -Close to restrooms

Neighborhood

Venue Types

Amenities

ADA/ACA Accessible
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 300
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 7
Special Features: -Natural Light -Basic audiovisual equipment included -Limited inventory of tables and chairs included
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 6,035
Year Renovated: 2019

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