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Your Event at the Virginia Mae Center

Nestled on the picturesque grounds of Washington National Cathedral, the newly-renovated Virginia Mae Center is home to the Cathedral’s public programming and a unique gathering space for retreats, pilgrimages, conferences and private events. Learn more about our spaces and accommodations, or jump below to take a virtual tour and see rental opportunities at a glance. We can't wait to welcome you to the Virginia Mae Center.
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Tour the Virginia Mae Center

The Virginia Mae Center is a 30,000 square-foot facility featuring stunning Gothic architecture. It offers meeting and conference spaces, an intimate chapel, dining facility, an enclosed garden courtyard and overnight accommodation for up to 23 guests.

The Cathedral has been blessed by the generous support of CoStar Group, whose leadership and talented staff made this cutting-edge virtual experience possible.

Snapshot: Your Event at
the Virginia Mae Center

The Virginia Mae Center is an exquisite setting for an intimate wedding, including stunning spaces for the ceremony, reception, bridal suite, guest accommodations, and more. Those looking to hold larger services or receptions may choose from unique event spaces located within Washington National Cathedral.

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The Virginia Mae Center is a tranquil space for grief and celebration of life, including an intimate chapel and spaces for receptions and guest accommodations. Those looking to hold larger services or receptions may choose from unique event spaces located within Washington National Cathedral.

Learn more about funerals, memorials, and burials →

The Virginia Mae Center is the perfect venue for small group retreats and pilgrimages. The tranquil grounds and stunning gothic architecture offer a serene backdrop and the ideal atmosphere for connection and collaboration.

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The Virginia Mae Center combines hospitality and modern meeting amenities for the ideal small conference setting. Whether your group wants to take advantage of our overnight accommodations or issue day passes, we can help plan the perfect conference with newly-remodeled meeting rooms, library, chapel, refectory and courtyard.

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Level up your next off-site corporate meeting and surround your group with inspirational views. The Virginia Mae Center offers newly-remodeled meeting rooms featuring gothic architecture and other unique spaces like a library, chapel, refectory, and courtyard.

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Don’t see your type of event listed? We can work with you! The Virginia Mae Center can accommodate various special events. Contact us today and we’ll help make your vision a reality.

Love the vibe but need more space? Learn more about the awe-inspiring event spaces with Washington National Cathedral itself.

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Our goal is to welcome those who convene in our sacred and serene spaces with a deeply-rooted belief in radical hospitality and a spirit of service.

—Dean Randy Hollerith