A built-in story
The ceremony space, lounges, and kitchen read naturally on camera — no studio grey.
Creative & production · Washington, DC
A set that feels like sanctuary
Warm light, deep color, and a private container for photo and film work. Commercial use requires prior written approval.
In one paragraph
What is photo and film production at Sanctuary?
Photo and film production at Sanctuary is commercial and creative shoot space in a private sanctuary in Southeast Washington, DC, beside four acres of DC parkland. The ceremony space, lounges, and kitchen read naturally on camera, with large windows, warm tones, and room to rig lighting and gear, plus parking on Camden Street for a crew van. The property gathers up to 25 people by day and can host a small crew overnight. Commercial filming and photography require prior written approval from the sanctuary team. Nothing is charged until the sanctuary team confirms your reservation with you.
Inspiration
What it could look like
Light and space
Large windows, warm tones, and room to rig lighting and gear.
Crew, rested
Overnight stays for a small crew across the bedrooms.
The space
Where your production unfolds
One property, several distinct looks. 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 guestsThe ceremony space
The heart of the property with its landing altar and stairs.
up to 25 guestsThe yoga lounge
Bright, quiet room for practice, movement, and circle.
up to 15 guestsOvernight retreat stay
Sleep up to 13 across twin beds, with full use of the shared spaces during your stay.
up to 25 guestsHow it works
From intention to arrival
- 01
Pitch your shoot
Tell us the look you're after and the scale of the production.
- 02
Confirm approval
Commercial film and photo work requires prior written approval.
- 03
Shape the space
Choose the rooms, setup, and any equipment needs.
- 04
Reserve
Choose your dates and reserve. Nothing is charged until the team confirms with you.
- 05
Roll
Arrive, set up, and let the space carry the frame.
What guests say
Voices from the space
Every voice below is a verified guest review of the sanctuary.
5.0
4 reviews
Temple Mother Earth · Google reviews
After my first ceremony, I released grief I had been carrying since childhood. I walked in heavy. I walked out lighter than I have felt in twenty year...
I came in skeptical, expecting nothing. I left in tears, finally understanding what it means to feel held by community. I now attend every month.
I had tried everything. Talk therapy, medication, meditation. This gave me back something I did not know I had lost, my sense of belonging on this ear...
Plan a production day
Tell us about your shoot and we'll shape the space around it. The sanctuary team confirms every reservation before anything is charged.
Good to know
Capacities and package details below are from verified property records.
Can we shoot commercially?
Commercial filming and photography are welcome with prior written approval. Confirm scope and rate with the team.
How many people can we bring?
Up to 25 for daytime use. Confirm your crew count and setup with the team.
Is there parking for a crew van?
Parking on Camden Street is available. Confirm large-vehicle needs with the team before your date.
Do we pay now?
Nothing is charged until the sanctuary team confirms your reservation with you.
Between the platforms
A wink at the listings, for a creative & production
Book creative & production 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.