Hendry House Rentals

Fort C.F. Smith is a 19-acre park that includes a lush tree canopy, an open meadow, a partially preserved 1863 Civil War fort and the historic Hendry House – a beautiful location for weddings, rehearsal dinners and meetings.

Now accepting rentals for 2027! Email for more info.
Please Note: Wedding season is from April-November.

Rental Information

Four separate meeting rooms – large kitchen for caterers, front and side porches and a separate changing room for wedding parties.
Accommodates 65 people seated, 80 people standing or up to 150 people with the addition of a tent on the adjoining lawn.
34 parking spaces in parking lot in addition to street parking. Guests are advised to shuttle, if possible.
Alcoholic beverages allowed with an approved alcohol permit from the ABC Authority.

Availability

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Equipment

Tables and chairs (no additional charge)
List of caterers available upon request.

Rental Fees

Hendry House – Rates Weekday day/evening rates do not apply to weddings/receptions.	Type	Arlington Resident Fees	Out of County Fees
Weekdays (Mon.–Thurs.)
4-Hour Rental	Daily	$500	$1,000
8-Hour Rental	Daily	$725	$1,450
Additional Hours	Hourly	$100	$200
Weekends (Fri.-Sun.)
5-Hour Rental	Daily	$3,000	$6,000
10-Hour Rental	Daily	$4,350	$8,700
Additional Hours	Hourly	$200	$400
Hendry House Additional Fees
Security Deposit	Per Rental	$650	$650

Holiday rates same as weekend. House is not available on all holidays.

Payment

$650 deposit to hold date
Balance due 90 days prior to event date. Balance does not include deposit.

Hendry House Guidelines & Restrictions For Renters

A staff member is present during the contracted rental period.
Arlington County staff can not sign for delivery of rental equipment or supplies.
NO smoking is allowed in the building.
Red wine is allowed. No red dye based mixed drinks may be served.
Please have your guest park in the parking lot located at the east-end of the park, this lot includes two spaces designated for handicapped parking. You may also park on the north side of 24th Street adjacent to the park.
Only the catering staff may park behind the Hendry House.
In order to preserve the floor, tables and chairs should be carried to their location, not dragged.
Please make sure your caterer is aware of condensation, drips, or spills that have occurred.
Plastic must be placed underneath coolers, kegs, ice tubs, or any other containers.
The staff member provides all cleaning materials, except trash bags (Brooms, dustpans, mop, bucket, and other cleaning supplies).