Murray Hill Reviews
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Amy Sent on 07/09/2026Rich and Memorable
Murray Hill was the perfect place for my daughter’s engagement party. Located on the Potomac, Murray Hill is a beautiful and picturesque setting! Every detail was tended to with great care. Owners Peggy and John Rust were experienced, attentive and knowledgeable in guiding us every step of the way. Could not have chosen a better venue!
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M. Simpson Sent on 10/15/2025
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. -
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Rebekah Sent on 10/06/2024Best 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! -
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Allison Sent on 02/01/2024Wonderful 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.
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Amanda Sent on 11/25/2023Murray 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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Courtney Sent on 09/17/2021Beautiful 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! -
Kelsey Sent on 07/12/2021
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
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! -
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Connie Sent on 05/20/2020Responsive 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. -
Olivia Sent on 11/11/2019
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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Lauren Sent on 10/07/2019Dream venue
Murray Hill and it’s owners far surpassed our dreams and expectations for a wedding venue! Everyone complimented us on the venue because the estate itself is so gorgeous and well kept. Peggy was extremely helpful and accommodating throughout the entire process and always responded immediately to our questions and requests. Susan was incredibly helpful the days of our wedding and rehearsal dinner and truly made our events perfect. They felt like family and I couldn’t have imagined a better venue or experience! -
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Becca Sent on 12/02/2021Just What We Wanted!
Murray Hill was truly the venue of our dreams! It has everything we were looking for and more—a gorgeous and charming manor, a cool and modern barn (we wanted something not too rustic), and a beautiful and unique pool area, plus tons of beautiful backdrops and fall foliage for pictures. Coordinating with MH went smoothly; we were able to drop off décor the Thursday and Friday before our Saturday wedding. The ceremony location overlooking the Potomac is stunning and the barn was the perfect space for our 100 guests to eat and dance. The barn is well-equipped with electricity and beautiful lighting; you really don’t even need extra decorations! John and Peggy are happy to let you borrow certain décor items they already have and work with you if you need anything moved, added, etc. Murray Hill is such a beautiful venue and really made our wedding vision come to life! -
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Renee Sent on 07/18/2018Murray Hill is a stunning venue that I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a venue that will accommodate and elevate nearly any vision you have for your wedding
I've wanted to have my wedding outside and with a barn-style reception for a long time. While looking through venues, my husband and I struggled to find a place which had all the aesthetic appeal of a real barn, with modern amenities (like bathrooms), flexibility, and without all the mess which comes with a working facility. Murray Hill checked all the boxes and then some.
Keep in mind that this venue is actually private property, and that comes with some specific considerations. Peggy and her husband, the owners of the property, do not store rentals like tables or chairs. They don't provide a venue coordinator, and while we found that they were happy to make suggestions when asked they won't design your event for you. They do make continuous improvements to the property (and it's in much better shape than many "event" barns we visited), but it wasn't built from the ground-up for events.
That being said, we found Peggy and her husband to be incredibly flexible and accommodating, allowing us an incredible amount of freedom throughout the planning process and on the day of our wedding. We had an incredible amount of access to the property for walkthroughs, and when our rentals vendor showed up unannounced for a run-through one afternoon, they took it in stride rather than kicking them out. They allowed us to set up starting several days before the wedding, allowed us to use decor they had on site (e.g. wine barrels and vintage benches) and even moved everything to where it needed to be on our wedding day. We saved a considerable amount of money due to this flexibility and ultimately came in under budget despite "overspending" on our venue. -
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Becky Sent on 11/08/2018Beautiful barn and breathtaking views
We got married here in October and it was incredible! The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and gives you lots of options to choose from between the view of the Potomac, their gardens, the pool, and the barn - the whole place is breathtaking. It is a little pricey as it doesn't include anything but the use of the facilities but it was worth every penny. Peggy who runs it is so sweet - sometimes a bit hard to nail down for appointments but we really enjoyed working with her. Our day here was a fairy tale. -
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Caitlin Sent on 11/12/2012Murray Hill is a breathtaking property situated on a bluff on the Potomac River. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour on the bluff outside and the reception in the recently restored barn, absolutely beautiful. A few cons, my bridal suite had to be cleared out immediately after the ceremony which was stressful to me and my bridal party, I was told sparklers were a no no except for the bridal party at the reception while we were doing the final walk through after I had spent $ (for 80 people) on sparklers/personalized matches and planning the sparkler send off, they were also mysteriously not put out for the reception so now I have 80 matchbooks that Im not sure what to do with. I also had to rent a Don John in additon to 1 bathroom in the barn which was totally fine (I had gone over with the venue manager that women would use the indoor bathroom and men would use the Don John) but the venue manager was ushering women standing in line for the indoor bathroom to the use the Don John outside. And finally one of my guests fell and scraped her knee leaving the barn because the lights had been turned off outside for some reason. Overall there were no major snafus and I am satisfied with the experience. -
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Makenna Sent on 07/01/2020Hidden Gem
I have lived in Loudoun County my entire life, and had never even heard about Murray Hill. When a friend of a friend told me about it, it was exactly what I had been looking for in this area. The entire property is gorgeous! You have full access to the house, the garden, the pool, and the barn!! For what they charge, and in Northern VA - it is an exceptional price. Peggy and John were super helpful, and answered all of my questions. Her responses were delayed at times, but understandable.. be patient with them - they are the groundskeepers, the house managers, and handle all of the wedding stuff on their own. Unfortunately, due to COVID we decided it was best to cancel our wedding.. we will not be having our perfect day there, but I still highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a bit of country, vintage, and outdoors.
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