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Murray Hill is a fifty-seven acre estate nestled in a rural setting overlooking the Potomac River and Catoctin Mountains,only a few minutes from Historic Leesburg and convenient to Washington. It includes an eighteenth century style stone manor residence featuring antiques, fireplaces and a Steinway baby grand. Up to sixty guests may gather for a reception or dinner in the elegantly decorated rooms, screened porch or terrace, all with sweeping views of the river and the forested countryside. Larger affairs may be tented in one of the formal gardens or by the pool. There is wireless internet throughout the home. The new kitchen and adjoining River Room are perfect for cooking classes. A unique feature is the flexiblility with which our variety of spaces can be utilized. Inside Murray Hill is a virtual treasure-trove of antiques and memorabilia that lovers of local history will particularly appreciate.

The stately manor house is framed by mature oaks and gardens with a secluded swimming pool to be found in a private "boxwood room".

Woodland walking trails abound and feature a wide variety of wildflowers. Bald eagles are frequently seen from the bluff and the song of woodland birds fill the peaceful setting. Murray Hill welcomes the opportunity to assist our guests in every arrangement so they can relax and enjoy their stay. The tranquility and natural beauty of the setting make even the most simple event exceptional.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

Reviews of Murray Hill

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Murray Hill is a highly recommended wedding venue with picturesque views of the Potomac River and a charming rustic barn. Reviewers appreciate the flexibility provided by the owners, Peggy and Donny, as well as the opportunity to use various locations on the property for different wedding activities. The venue's preferred vendor list and accommodating staff contribute to a seamless planning process, making it an ideal choice for couples seeking a beautiful and customizable wedding experience.

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Murray Hill is a highly recommended wedding venue with picturesque views of the Potomac River and a charming rustic barn. Reviewers appreciate the flexibility provided by the owners, Peggy and Donny, as well as the opportunity to use various locations on the property for different wedding activities. The venue's preferred vendor list and accommodating staff contribute to a seamless planning process, making it an ideal choice for couples seeking a beautiful and customizable wedding experience.

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M. Simpson Sent on 10/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for a rustic outdoor wedding!

My husband and I got married outdoors at Murray Hill, overlooking the Potomac River. It was the perfect, most peaceful setting for our intimate wedding. The rustic scenery and barn gave just the look we wanted for our photos. Peggy is amazing to work with, and has such a gift for bringing a vision to life. We couldn’t recommend her and Murray Hill more.
Rebekah
Rebekah Sent on 10/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue ever

We absolutely loved getting married at Murray Hill would recommend it to any couple looking for an outdoor, woodsy, ethereal wedding! Our ceremony at cocktail hour had the most beautiful views of the Potomac, and everything was so green and lush. Plus, the historic house was amazing to get ready in, and the property had lots of great locations for photographs. Our guests loved the setting and everyone we’ve shown our pictures to has gushed about the beauty of the location.

Peggy and Donny were extremely flexible and easy to work with and gave us lots of opportunities to walk through the venue and drop things off and pick them up on the weekend of our wedding. This hugely helped us as a mostly DIY wedding not have to scramble the day before or day of.

The barn was beautifully lit with twinkley lights, and Peggy let us use the fire pit and cornhole sets as an added activity during the reception. We booked nearly all of our vendors through Murray Hill’s preferred vendor list, which couldn’t have been a better choice. All the vendors had extensive experience on the property, making the day of a breeze. 100000/10 recommend!
Allison
Allison Sent on 02/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Venue!

Murray Hill was an absolutely wonderful place to get married! They had everything we were looking for: indoor & outdoor spaces with a lot of flexibility for weather concerns, a beautiful setting with river and mountain views, an historic house, and lots of great locations for photographs. We were drawn initially to the views overlooking the Potomac, but absolutely loved the property, with so many different areas to take pictures, it looks like you’re in multiple places. We were able to use the house to get ready before the ceremony, held the ceremony outside on the bluff, and then used the barn for our reception. We even had a memorable procession from the house to the barn following our ceremony! Our guests loved the setting and everyone we’ve shown our pictures to has gushed about the beauty of the location.

Peggy and her family were very accommodating and easy to work with and gave us lots of opportunities to walk through the venue and drop things off and pick them up on the weekend of our wedding. One thing to be aware of is that they have to comply with Loudoun County noise and party ordinances so receptions have to end around 10 or 11 PM depending on the time of year, but you’re going to find that anywhere else in the county, too.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 11/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Murray Hill gave us the perfect setting for out October wedding!

We got married at this venue on 10/21/23 and had the most wonderful wedding! The venue is breathtaking - from the bluff overlooking the river, to the cocktail hour setting by the pool, to the rustic barn, this is the perfect setting for a fall wedding. The owners, John and Peggy Rust were helpful, understanding, and quick to respond to questions and requests. On the day of, Susan helped ensure our day went smoothly. I cannot say enough good things about this venue!!!
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Barb Sent on 09/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue Ever!

My cousin got married here years ago and we had so much fun we decided to come back and have our wedding here too! The owners are very kind and hospitable and the property is just beautiful! Great place for a scenic ceremony and a fun barn to have your reception in afterwards. Highly recommend!
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 09/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

I am so happy with our decision to switch venues to Murray Hill. We had to postpone our wedding due to COVID and our original venue was the ABSOLUTE worst. We were told about Murray Hill by our wedding planner and as soon as we got there and met Peggy, we were SOLD. Murray Hill is a beautiful location and we had the most perfect day! I loved the three areas where we had our ceremony overlooking the river, cocktail hour by the pool and the reception in the barn. It allowed for everyone to spread out if they wanted to. Everyone told us how beautiful everything was - so many told us it was the prettiest wedding they have ever been to. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND checking out Murray Hill - you wont be sorry!
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Kelsey Sent on 07/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Backdrop for Our Memories

From the moment we pulled up to Murray Hill and saw the stunning view of the Potomac we knew this is where we wanted to have our wedding. The view overlooking the river was perfect and there were SO many different ways to think about orienting our wedding arch for various views. During the wedding it was so nice to look over the river, feel the breeze and just soak in the majesty of their property.

The Rust's graciously open their home for weddings so I was able to get ready in their front room, take a moment to get pictures on the grounds, and also relax for a moment before heading out for the party. It is stunning, welcoming and comfortable. Peggy always made me feel at home and was so gracious. One of the best things about this venue is that if you book for the weekend you have time the day before and after to set up and tear down which was a lifesaver. Many venues that we visited had weddings back to back for several days straight and had strict load in and load out policies. I really appreciate having the time to add some last minute touches for the wedding and also having the time to make sure we left the space better than we found it. I really recommend this venue.
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Lindsay Sent on 11/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding venue

Murray Hill was an absolute dream venue for my 10/24/2020 wedding. Getting married in a pandemic is definitely a challenge, but John & Peggy made sure our day was perfect, safe, and unforgettable. Peggy was incredibly accommodating with planning ahead of time, especially with all the changes we needed to make to keep everyone safe. The venue itself is gorgeous and makes for the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos. The views from the Potomac Overlook are unmatched! We had the most amazing time and people could not stop commenting on the beauty of the venue. I would not hesitate to recommend them to any couple trying to have their perfect wedding day!
Connie
Connie Sent on 05/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Responsive and flexible!

Unfortunately, we were forced to cancel our May 2020 wedding due to the shelter-in-place order in VA. With my fiance being in the military and the uncertainty of the pandemic, postponement was not an option for us. Despite these unfortunate circumstances, Peggy has been so helpful and incredibly understanding throughout the entire process. She is very active via email and addresses all your concerns in a timely manner.
I also wanted to mention how stunning the venue/estate is. The ceremony location is so dreamy, overlooking the Potomac River and the Catoctin Mountains and how could I not mention the beautiful barn? The beauty of the venue speaks for itself.
It has been such a pleasure working with Peggy and although our wedding day never came to full fruition, Peggy made the whole process seamless. We highly recommend this venue.
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Olivia Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Amazing - Including the Rain Plan B

From the first time we met Peggy and John, to the day after our wedding, every minute of working with the folks at Murray Hill was perfect. The whole team (extra shoutout to Donnie and Susan who were there day of to help with anything) was fabulous and incredibly responsive, and the fact that they only typically do one wedding a weekend meant that we were able to drop off and pick up items stress free which was a major help.

Most importantly, the forecast was not in our favor and yet the wedding still worked out 100% perfectly. Peggy and Donnie worked with us to get a tent delivered last minute for cocktail hour (and Donnie even supervised the setup with his strict attention to detail). We moved the ceremony into the barn and while I had initially been disappointed, I would not have wanted it any other way. The barn is a stunning place for a ceremony, and we just used the tent for cocktail hour to help enable the caterer to flip the space for the reception.

The rest of the venue is obviously gorgeous. We used the house for getting ready, the screened in porch for pictures during the rain, and the dining room for a ketubah signing - it was great to be able to have everyone together for an intimate moment before the bigger ceremony. We also took pictures in multiple outdoor spots once the rain cleared. These pictures look authentically natural and rustic rather than staged - the benefit of Murray Hill being such a large property rather than a kind of manufactured venue. Overall, the experience was above and beyond, and we highly recommend Murray Hill.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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Murray Hill frequently asked questions

The space offered by Murray Hill for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Mansion
Murray Hill offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Murray Hill offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Murray Hill offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
Murray Hill offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
Murray Hill is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in average response time.
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