The Sanctuary property in Washington, DC

Celebration · Washington, DC

A place to mark a moment

A blessing, a birthday, a union, a milestone. Book the whole property or the ceremony space for a celebration held with care.

Inspiration

What your celebration could look like

The ceremony space at Sanctuary

A blessing

Gather around the altar for a blessing or rite of passage, held with intention.

The dining lounge at Sanctuary

A shared meal

One long table in the dining lounge, with catering prepared for the whole circle.

The ceremony space stairs at Sanctuary

An evening to remember

Candlelight, music, and close friends across the ceremony space and beyond.

The space

Where the celebration unfolds

From an intimate circle to a full property celebration. Capacities below come from verified property records.

The whole property

Ceremony space, yoga lounge, dining lounge, kitchen, and all bedrooms. Rent the whole property and you hold every space for your group.

up to 25 guests

The ceremony space

The heart of the property with its landing altar and stairs.

up to 25 guests

The yoga lounge

Bright, quiet room for practice, movement, and circle.

up to 15 guests

Overnight retreat stay

Sleep up to 13 across twin beds, with full use of the shared spaces during your stay.

up to 25 guests

How it works

From intention to arrival

  1. 01

    Imagine

    Tell us the moment you are marking. A blessing, a birthday, an engagement, a reunion, a name day.

  2. 02

    Explore

    See the ceremony space, the dining lounge, and the add ons that make the day yours.

  3. 03

    Personalize

    Choose the layout, the catering, and the flowers so the celebration feels unmistakably yours.

  4. 04

    Reserve

    Choose your date and reserve. Nothing is charged until the sanctuary team confirms with you.

  5. 05

    Gather

    Arrive, be present, and let the space hold the whole celebration.

Begin planning your celebration

Start with a few questions in the booking flow. The sanctuary team confirms every reservation with you before anything is charged.

Good to know

Capacities and add ons below are from verified property records.

How many guests can a celebration host?

The ceremony space fits up to 25. The whole property can be booked for a celebration with up to 13 staying overnight.

Can I book the whole property for an evening?

Yes. The property is available by the hour, by the day, or for a full weekend. Choose what fits your celebration.

Do you offer catering?

Catering is available as an add on. Meals are plant based and locally sourced. Confirm the menu with the team.

Can you recommend a photographer?

Event photography is available as an add on, documented by a trusted local photographer.

Do I pay now?

Nothing is charged until the sanctuary team confirms your reservation with you.

Between the platforms

A wink at the listings, for a celebration

Book a celebration the way it was meant to be: one held space, one price, and a human confirmation before anything is charged.

No 'cozy closet' with a shared wall.

A private house beside four acres of DC parkland, with a kitchen, a ceremony space, and a fire pit.

The 'superhost' here is the land.

We don't gamify ratings. We hold space. The reviews come when the gathering does.

Sleeps 13. Gathers 25. The listing undersells the better half.

The bed count is for rest. The real number is the circle you can hold by day, up to 25 in the ceremony space.

The Weekend · from $2,700
Whole sanctuary, Friday to Sunday