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Barns Atrium
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The Barns at Wolf Trap
The Barns at Wolf Trap
Ovations Pavilion
Ovations Pavilion
Ovations Pavilion
Ovations Pavilion
Ovations Pavilion
Ovations Pavilion
Ovations Pavilion
Ovations Pavilion
Associates Pavilion
Associates Pavilion
Meadow Lounge
Meadow Lounge
Meadow Lounge
Meadow Lounge
Encore Circle Lounge
Encore Circle Lounge
Encore Circle Lounge
Encore Circle Lounge
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The Barns at Wolf Trap
Kiss by the trees
Kiss by the trees
Bride and groom kissing
Bride and groom kissing
First dance as newlyweds
First dance as newlyweds
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About

Wolf Trap is a premiere wedding and event venue located in Vienna, Virginia with six (6) unique spaces to help set the scene for your ideal gathering. Overlooking a breathtaking meadow at Wolf Trap National Park, our stunning pavilions offer stunning views and a serene atmosphere that any nature-loving couple would enjoy.

For a venue with rustic and elegant charm, The Barns at Wolf Trap provide an intimate setting perfect for a wedding.

With outdoor pavilion spaces and a rustic barn available for events, you’ll be able to dream up the perfect day no matter what time of year.

FACILITIES AND CAPACITIES

The Pavilions at Wolf Trap National Park

Treat your guests to a day at the park at one of our brand new, amenity-rich pavilions. With the comfort of fresh air and grand vistas, complimentary parking, and options for world-class entertainment, it’s easy to make a big impression on your guests.

The new pavilion spaces overlook stunning vistas of the National Park and capacities for each deck range from 80 – 400 guests depending on layout. Clustered together around the beautiful meadow, the Ovations, Associates, Terrace, and Meadow Pavilion blend seamlessly with the nature of the park.

Pavilion Amenities:

  • Built-in fans, outlets, lighting, and sun/rain shades
  • Complimentary Wireless Internet Access
  • Complimentary Parking
  • ADA Access
  • Stunning views of the meadow and Filene Center

The Barns at Wolf Trap

The Barns at Wolf Trap, with its rich history of performing arts, offers rustic charm amidst modern amenities. The Barns at Wolf Trap combines two 18th Century barns with a modern lobby, built-in bar, atrium, and restrooms. This one-of-a-kind venue is sure to wow your guests.

The Barns Amenities:

  • Two historic 18th-century barns and a modern, light-filled atrium encased within a temperature-controlled exterior
  • Wooden cocktail tables, café tables, and chairs
  • 12’ deep x 28’ wide performance stage for DJ, live band, or speeches & presentations
  • Dressing Room facilities
  • Service kitchen and built-in bar
  • Central heat & air-conditioning
  • Beautifully refurbished restrooms to accommodate 400 guests
  • Built-in coat closet with hangers included
  • Complimentary Wireless Internet Access
  • Complimentary parking
  • ADA Access

Services Offered

When it comes to service, The Barns at Wolf Trap team goes above and beyond to provide an unforgettable experience. We are here from start to finish to answer any questions you may have as you create the event of your dreams.

Location

Wolf Trap is located just 30 minutes outside Washington, DC. Your guests will enjoy the best of the Virginia countryside with easy (quick) access to Tysons, Reston, and the Washington, D.C metro area.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,900

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,900

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Glassware
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$14

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Garden
Historic Building
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of The Barns at Wolf Trap

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Joshua Sent on 04/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Going back to where it all started

My wife and I first met as young artists in the Wolf Trap Opera summer program, so The Barns were first on our list of places we wanted to get married. It meant so much to us to be able to return to the place that first sparked love between us and to share that magic with our friends and family on our wedding day.

Laura and the team at Wolf Trap were so very helpful every step of the way in helping us to throw what we fondly referred to as "a party with some vows thrown in at the start". It was certainly a non-traditional wedding as far as weddings go, but the team was flexible, and willing to roll with the proverbial punches as we laid out our plan for the best party of the century. From the skilled bartenders that all my guests loved chatting with, to making space for our entire boardgame collection, to helping us turn the dance floor into a makeshift movie space to watch the original 1993 Jurassic Park (a favorite of my wife), every detail was carefully accounted for and made possible.

The Barns are truly a beautiful, magical place, and you would be doing yourself a disservice NOT booking your special day with them. I can't recommend it enough!
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Erin Sent on 07/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wolf trap associates pavilion wedding

The Associates pavilion at Wolf Trap was wonderful for our fall wedding! As soon as my fiancée and I walked around the space we fell in love. The beautiful scenery from the pavilion that looked over a grassy meadow and forest was the perfect backdrop. In case of rain we had the pavilion roof which easily covered our 85 guests, and walls could also come down for additional coverage. There were overhead fans but the night was cool so the rented heaters were actually used. Parking was right next to the space, as well as the kitchens. The bathrooms were a short walk away. We had enough space for a cocktail area, dance floor, bar, and dining without feeling crammed. Drink service was excellent! The staff were very responsive and helpful throughout the process. We would highly recommend this venue!
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Stephanie Sent on 10/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Unique venue and incredible staff!

The Barns at Wolf Trap was the one venue my now husband and I toured that we walked out of and he immediately said "Book it!" The Barns is unique with a ton of character, and it makes you feel like you're far outside of the city in the country (what we really wanted, but couldn't accommodate conveniently with mostly out of town guests) when really you're incredibly convenient to transportation, lodging and tons of vendors! Our local guests were excited to check out a place they hadn't been before and didn't realize was able to be rented for weddings. The space has recently undergone some renovations that we didn't see completed until after we booked, but it is incredible! You can tell there is pride in the space as a whole and making it the best it can possibly be.

There is a list of caterers you are required to pick from due to the more complicated setup and historical nature of the venue, but we were able to find one that suited our needs. Additionally, alcohol must be purchased through the venue, which means it ends up being a little more expensive, but the selection of beers in particular was excellent (local and delicious!). The fact that the venue is more commonly used for concerts and performances gives you some incredible lighting options and the character of the barns themselves means you don't really have to decorate the space much to make it feel grand, warm, and inviting.

Working with Ginger, Jordann, and Angela was an absolute pleasure. Their response time to any/all questions was very quick, and helpful. They made planning our wedding and the rehearsal/day-of a breeze. We couldn't be happier with our choice of wedding venue!
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Krystina Sent on 06/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We loved having our wedding at the Barns at Wolf Trap. Having booked a live band, once seeing this space, it was hard to top it. The stage and acoustics of the room were fantastic. The staff was very helpful and responsive. Having 2 spaces for cocktail hour and reception was so great and the outdoor courtyard area was great if you needed fresh air. Abundant free parking was also a plus!

With this venue, you have to have The Barns at Wolf Trap provide the alcohol. Although packages were pricey, and they provide a more limited beer selection, the service of the drinks was great and there was never a line for the bar.

This venue is fantastic, but they only have a limited amount of days available for weddings depending on the season because of concerts. We had to have our wedding on a Sunday due to limited availability. If this venue is of interest inquire about availability right away!
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Jackie Sent on 05/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I loved our wedding at the Barns at Wolf Trap. A beautiful mix of elegance and rustic charm, and very conveniently located. Because the Barns are already gorgeous, we found we really didn't need that many additional decorations at all. The venue did the work for us, and as a result our flower and decoration budget didn't need to be very high. Also, the staff was very friendly and communicative and answered even the silliest questions with had with patience and kindness. (Thank you Ginger and Jordann!)
Furthermore, they made a lot of things easy with their recommended vendors list which has a large variety of businesses in multiple budget ranges. Also, it is nice that they have their own bar, bar staff and liquor license; so, having an open bar there was not as expensive as other places I looked at in the area.
All in all, we were thrilled with the venue!
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Sarah Sent on 09/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Barns were an absolutely beautiful venue. I think I would have been hard pressed to find something as beautiful in this area. Maybe Meadowlark Gardens? But the problem with Meadowlark is that you don't get to choose your caterer so it ends up being far more expensive and the food would have been nowhere near as good as the caterer I chose for the Barns!
They do have a preferred vendor list, but they are willing to work with you. The vendors on their list are all pretty great too, and there is a variety of vendors for every budget. I ended up choosing a lot of their preferred vendors and was extremely happy with them all. I had chosen a vendor and the event manager was very honest about her experience with that vendor and said they were probably going to be removed from the list. I appreciated that honesty.
I was a little concerned when the event manager for the Barns I had been working with suddenly left three months before my wedding, but Ginger Dockery was extremely reassuring and made sure that nothing unravelled while she trained the new event manager. I was extremely pleased with the response times on all emails and phone calls--they are very professional and easy to work with!
The wedding was absolutely beautiful and so many people loved the venue! They do limit decoration, but the lighting options and beautiful finished interior are really lovely on their own (it's not a dumpy barn, its absolutely stunning inside). Because the Barns needs no decoration or lighting vendors, you can focus your decorative energy on tables cloths, flowers, candles, and centerpieces instead :)
Because it's a national park, alcohol is an onsite thing handled by the venue only. They have different bar package options, and it's definitely pricey, but they are serving craft beers, excellent wines, and familiar brands of liquor.
This is definitely not the cheapest venue option, but I am so happy I was able to snag it for my wedding reception because it was fantastic!!!!
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Laurie Sent on 06/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding at Wolf Trap Barns was absolutely everything we had hoped for -- Kaitlyn Salizar rocked it!! The list of preferred vendors were also superior -- they all knew the venue and knew exactly what to do and what was needed. Just another one of the many reasons we continue to support the mission of Wolf Trap!1
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Kathryn Sent on 07/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Barns at Wolf Trap was the perfect venue for our rustic southern spring wedding. We loved the meaning of the two barns being rebuilt and joined together, which we felt was a symbolic location for our wedding. We also love that we can come back for shows around our anniversary! Jackie and team at Wolf Trap are extremely professional and great to work with. They have a list of suggested vendors that know the venue and deliver exceptional services. All of the suggested vendors are top notch and made our search extremely easy. We chose almost all of our vendors from the provided list. Jackie communicated the guidelines for holding an event there clearly and we never felt like there were any unknowns or surprises. Jackie and the vendors worked well together and ensured that our event was flawless. If we could do it all over again, we would absolutely choose Wolf Trap. We loved every moment of our wedding there and highly recommend Jackie and her team at Wolf Trap.
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User2610403 Sent on 05/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The team at the Wolf Trap Foundation created an expertly executed event. My attendees all left saying how much they loved the location. It's a hidden gem! They are flexible and attentive! The parking is easy and close by. It happened to rain the evening of my event so it was nice to have the coat room right there. The optional outdoor area would have been great if the weather cooperated! I would recommend using them for any kind of event.
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User2540943 Sent on 02/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I booked the Barns at Wolf Trap for my January wedding. We walked through the venue before booking, and the intern that gave us a tour was very knowledgeable and professional. The Barns is a gorgeous venue! The rustic nature of the wood allowed us to decorate very sparsely with candles and Christmas lights. The layout, with two adjoining barns, was great for having the ceremony, shuffling guests to the other barn for a cocktail hour, and then back into the main barn for the reception! There's also plenty of parking and the venue is super easy to get to.

After booking, we mostly communicated with Jackie, the rentals manager. She was very responsive to my questions, and extremely reassuring when we did our final walkthrough. I was stressed and worried about the logistics of the day of, but she took her time and walked us through the layout, setup, flip, and breakdown. Afterwards, I felt much calmer! It really helped that they have a recommended list of vendors that they work with frequently. Because Jackie was familiar with our caterer, the day of went extremely smoothly. I could not have been happier! Thank you Wolf Trap!


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The Barns at Wolf Trap frequently asked questions

The Barns at Wolf Trap includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Barns at Wolf Trap includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Barns at Wolf Trap for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Park
The Barns at Wolf Trap offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
The Barns at Wolf Trap offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Barns at Wolf Trap offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Barns at Wolf Trap is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.

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