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Hendry House Rentals

Announcement

We are no longer taking reservations for 2023.

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 2024! Email for more info.

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, 85 people standing or up to 150 people with the addition of a tent on the adjoining lawn
Ample parking
Alcoholic beverages allowed

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)

Preferred caterer list available.

Rental Fees

Hendry House – Rates

Weekday day/evening rates do not apply to weddings/receptions.

Weekdays (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) (Weddings are only hosted on Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

$500 (8 hours)
$350 (4 hours)
$75 for each additional hour
$100 Alcohol Use Permit
$500 Security Deposit

Weekday evenings (Monday-Thursday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.)

$650 (5 hours) or $450 (5 hours) with proof of Arlington County residency
$75 for each additional hour
$100 Alcohol Use Permit
$500 Security Deposit

Weekends (Friday, 5 – 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.)

$2,200 (5 hours) or $2,000 with proof of Arlington County residency
$150 for each additional hour
$100 Alcohol Use Permit
$200 Tent Fee
$500 Security Deposit

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

15% discount for booking three dates or more.

Payment

$500 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).