Top District 1, Abingdon Venues

• Spaces for 10-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 6 Historic Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

Buena Vista is a Greek Revival estate in New Castle, Delaware, built between 1845 and 1847 by Delaware statesman John Middleton Clayton. The property changed hands through several prominent Delaware families before C. Douglass Buck — a former governor of Delaware — and his wife Alice Hounsfield du Pont undertook significant renovations in the 1930s, adding a large library wing. The Buck family donated the estate to the State of Delaware in 1965, and it is now administered by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs as a conference and event center. The mansion's first and second floors comprise more than a dozen named rooms — including the Buck Library, Dining Room, DuPont Room, Douglass Room, and several private studies — each configurable for formal or casual use. An outdoor Pole Shed on the grounds expands the venue's capacity for larger gatherings. For events with 80 to 250 attendees, the entire estate — all rooms on both floors, the kitchen, and the surrounding grounds — can be reserved exclusively. Buena Vista works with any licensed and insured caterer, giving event organizers flexibility in food and beverage service. Building-wide Wi-Fi, digital projectors and screens, flip charts, and easels are available throughout. The estate hosts receptions, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, corporate meetings, trainings, and retreats.

• Spaces for 25-60 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Meeting Spaces

Four Points by Sheraton Newark Christiana Wilmington is a contemporary hotel event venue in Newark, Delaware, minutes from the University of Delaware, Christiana Health Systems, the Christiana Mall, and downtown Wilmington. The property's 120 guest rooms and focused event facilities make it a practical choice for groups that want everything under one roof. The venue offers two configurable meeting spaces totaling 1,344 square feet. The Shannon Room — the largest of the two — accommodates up to 50 guests for banquets, receptions, or theater-style presentations. It can also be divided into two smaller breakout rooms, Shannon A and Shannon B, each suited for boardroom meetings or intimate gatherings of up to 25 for a reception. In-house catering, audiovisual equipment, and high-speed Wi-Fi are available across all spaces, and room blocks are available for groups booking 10 or more accommodations.

Wyndridge Farm offers event spaces for your next celebration in Dallastown, Pennsylvania.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Delaware City Fire Company has served Delaware City and the surrounding region since its founding in 1887, growing from a volunteer organization into a combination fire and EMS department that operates around the clock. Alongside its emergency services mission, the fire company makes its hall available for private events, offering a community-rooted setting for receptions, banquets, parties, and meetings. Rentals are structured as five-hour events, with flexible options that include in-house catering through the Ladies Auxiliary — featuring a full menu of entrees, sides, and desserts — or the choice to bring an outside caterer. Bar services can be arranged in several configurations, from a full open bar to cash bar options. A hall manager is available to coordinate bookings and walk prospective clients through rental agreements tailored to each catering arrangement.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Located halfway between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore in Beltsville, Maryland, the Wyndham College Park North offers a full-service hotel setting for corporate gatherings, weddings, and social celebrations. The property sits near I-95 with convenient access to three major airports and the DC Metro system. Seven event venues spanning 5,430 square feet accommodate up to 400 guests in a conference configuration or 200 for banquet-style events. The spaces are equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual support and high-speed WiFi, and the hotel's culinary team provides on-site catering featuring American and South American cuisine through the Asado Brasserie. Complimentary self parking is available for guests and attendees.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Cattail Creek Country Club is a member-owned, family-friendly country club set on 168 acres in Glenwood, Maryland, within an hour of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1988 by 46 Howard County golf enthusiasts, the club opened its championship 18-hole course in 1993 — designed by Willard Byrd, who planned more than 100 courses — and has grown into a full-service facility well suited for weddings, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations. The clubhouse accommodates a range of private events, from rehearsal dinners and receptions to bar and bat mitzvahs, holiday parties, and business functions. On-site amenities include a restaurant, tennis and pickleball courts, a swimming pool, and a fitness center, giving guests of all ages a reason to linger. The club describes itself as the premier wedding and special event space in Howard County.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Wildset Hotel offers event spaces for your next celebration in Saint Michaels, Maryland.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 400 Guests

• Spaces for 120 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

Auburn Heights Preserve sits on a 3.5-acre estate within Auburn Valley State Park in Yorklyn, Delaware, centered on the 1897 Marshall Mansion — a Queen Anne-style Victorian home built by Israel W. and Elizabeth Marshall and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The grounds also include the Marshall Steam Museum, home to one of the world's largest collections of operating steam-powered automobiles, and the Auburn Valley Railroad, a 1/8-scale coal-fired miniature train that circles the property. The outdoor grounds accommodate up to 120 guests and are suited for small weddings, group meetings, and private charter events. The rose arbor and wraparound porch provide ceremony settings, while the sunporch and patio serve more intimate gatherings. Indoor space within the museum building is available on a limited basis. Private events can be arranged to include mansion tours, rides in antique Stanley Steamer automobiles, and a turn around the miniature railroad — activities that set Auburn Heights apart from a conventional event venue. Wedding arrangements are coordinated through Delaware State Parks, and rental packages covering car or train rides are available through the Friends of Auburn Heights.

Ecklin Events offers event spaces for your next celebration in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Hall CP offers event spaces for your next celebration in College Park, Maryland.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space

The Lodge at Marlboro is a banquet facility operated by FOP Lodge 89 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, available for private events seven days a week. The 40-by-80-foot banquet room accommodates up to 200 guests and features hardwood floors, warm ambient lighting, and an outdoor balcony overlooking wooded grounds. The hall is suited for weddings, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, retirement parties, anniversary gatherings, bridal showers, seminars, and holiday events. An in-house executive chef handles catering for all on-site events, and all tables and chairs are provided with setup included in the rental. The facility also includes a separate field pavilion with covered picnic seating, a softball field, a basketball court, and a children's playground for more casual outdoor gatherings.

• Spaces for 130-180 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Mansion

The University and Whist Club traces its roots to two distinct Wilmington institutions: the Wilmington Whist Club, founded in 1891, and the University Club of Wilmington, incorporated in 1924. The two organizations formally merged in 1958, and today the club operates from its historic building at 805 North Broom Street — a space that has served Wilmington's social life for decades. The Tilton Mansion anchors the club's event offerings, providing historical elegance for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, corporate functions, and private celebrations. The mansion accommodates up to 130 guests for seated receptions and up to 180 for cocktail-style events. Six private dining rooms are also available for smaller, more intimate gatherings. The club hosts one wedding per day, ensuring each event receives dedicated attention from a professional food and beverage team. Membership is not required to book the space.

• Spaces for 48-65 Guests

The Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring hotel is situated in the center of Downtown Silver Spring, in the midst of an exciting new mixed-use redevelopment project. With complimentary high-speed internet access, Cubie Bluetooth radios, luxury linen, and business services, this Marriott hotel inside the Beltway in the Washington, DC, area is the ideal place to work and play. This Silver Spring, Maryland hotel is conveniently located just minutes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration headquarters. It is easily accessible by vehicle or public transportation, and it is well-regarded as a dynamic addition to the region. A variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options are available to guests within walking distance of our downtown Silver Spring hotel. Some of the notable corporations and businesses in the area include the American Film Institute's Silver Theater, the Round House Theatre, the Food and Drug Administration, Howard University, the National Institutes of Health, and Walter Reed. We are looking forward to having you as a guest at our hotel. Special group wedding discounts are available at this Silver Spring hotel, which also provides shuttle service to the Silver Spring metro station. Catering is offered in the Silver Spring meeting and event rooms, which are over 1,800 square feet in size and can accommodate up to 50 people. The Marriott hotel at the Silver Spring group's headquarters offers unique pricing as well as excellent customer service. Your staff is completely committed to providing exceptional customer service in order to make your guests feel at ease. Whenever you travel for social occasions, you can earn Marriott Bonvoy points at our Silver Spring hotel. Guests attending weddings, military reunions, family reunions, Mitzvahs, and other events will find this Silver Spring hotel to be ideal.

Located in the greater Washington Metropolitan area, Vintage Glam Tea Party & Co. is a boutique wedding, special events, and rental company specializing in vintage and glam themes. Tea parties with a Vintage or Rustic twist are among the services provided by Vintage Glam. Our team has over 30 years of combined experience in design and marketing, allowing us to create beautiful tea parties for your special event - weddings, receptions, showers, anniversaries, and Sweet 16s, among other things. If you would like to learn more about our services, please see our website at www.vintageglamteapartydc.com. Pinkies & Toes Up! To be honest, the decision to revamp Vintage Glam's website and launch a blog came as something of a "welcomed" surprise to myself. I am not a good adapter to new situations (I have since learned through sharing that I am not the only one). I have closed Vintage Glam's boutique and stopped hosting on-site parties as of the date of this posting, which marks six months into COVID-19. These are three significant changes. What is a girl supposed to do in this situation? Ugh! In any case, I recall a really good friend of mine once asking, "Why do you think change is a bad thing?" (Thank you very much, Roseann. (I'm missing you!) Over the course of the last couple of months, I kept coming back to that question. I really wanted to feel like I had accomplished something by the time the pandemic ended. After that, I put the pint of ice cream and the bag of chips down and turned off the television, allowing myself to concentrate on the things I could do. I felt a sense of empowerment and accomplishment after completing this task. It was past time to make some changes to the website (old one was 6-years old and needed updating). I've always wanted to start a blog where I could share stories about parties, crafting, collecting, and other experiences with others. Additionally, the blog will provide me with an opportunity to stay in touch with my customers (many of whom have become friends) - and, to learn about your personal journey - what have you been up to lately? Please do not hesitate to share your thoughts.