Was here on a Saturday afternoon/evening for my cousin's wedding. We started outdoors in a nice…read moregarden setting, moved indoors to what looked like a mansion for drinks and hors d'oeuvres, and to what looked like an open worship space (I believe it's a Unitarian Church) for dinner and dancing. Overall, it was a nice venue but the setup at dinner was a little crowded. They literally had to break down tables to make room for the dance floor. I realize that's not a knock on the space itself but a note to others planning large events here. The setting was in a relaxed suburban neighborhood, and it definitely helped to have GPS to find this place.

We had our wedding reception at Hollin Hall, and it was such a wonderful experience! Amanda Casey…read more(the coordinator extraordinaire) made sure everything went smoothly, and it did! We had many requests and requirements for the reception, and she went out of her way to accommodate our needs and wants. She recommended excellent vendors who also went above and beyond for dietary restrictions. The location of Hollin Hall is also nice, and close to 495, but you wouldn't know it. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful grounds, it feels secluded and has beautiful gardens to wander. We were married in March and even though there were no leaves or flowers blooming it was a pretty backdrop for all our photos. I would definitely recommend Hollin Hall to anyone looking for a DC area wedding venue!

This venue was perfect for our wedding, large rooms for all the different activities to make your…read morewedding a beautiful experience. Thanks you Oxon Hill Manor for a memorable celebration of our love.

This was a beautiful venue space. It's very spacious inside and out. The staff were soooo helpful…read moreand friendly in getting us everything we needed to set up the DJ booth. The bathrooms, outdoor space, indoor space were all perfect for taking pictures :) I enjoyed watching the process of the setup and breakdown. The entire wedding was beautiful start to finish. The staff were very professional. The place was also very clean. I enjoyed my visit.

Update: Info received from a former couple. They have nothing but glowing words. It's ok a message…read morewas missed. Awesome staff and place according to my friends!!!

I'm giving this venue 2 stars off the strength of the decor and it being nice inside. Outside of…read morethat, this place is whack AF! The food was horrible! The chicken was dry as a desert. The rice had some of us thinking we were eating stuffing, the food was barely warm when served and overall the food did not taste good. I promise you - when the waiters came to clean the tables, a lot of food was tossed in the trash can! Most of us, at my table of 10, left the event and went to McDonalds because we were hungry. My next gripe... have sufficient seating or chairs in the common area of your establishment for people to sit down while waiting on the venue's ceremony room to transition into a reception room. You should not expect your guests, who may be physically challenged, senior citizens, or guests who may be standing in high heels to stand around after the ceremony for 30 minutes or more. My Mom (in her 80s) needed to sit down and the staff would not allow her to go into the reception area, just to find a corner to sit on a chair and out of the way. Lastly, cleaning attendants/engineers should be cleaning the bathrooms frequently. Ensuring paper towels are stocked and ample toilet paper is sufficient. Cleaning the floors from time to time due to water spillage around the sink floor. Especially since you have to walk across the bathroom to dry your hands at a hand dryer. To be honest, this review should be a damn "1". No matter how nice it looks inside, I will never recommend this place for a wedding ceremony/reception. Obviously this review is coming from a guest. I'm happy the couple is married and that I came to witness their beautiful ceremony. That part will always be an amazing memory. Last words to Crystal View Weddings & Events... step your game up and do better!

N I C E venue. Great size. Room enough for a DJ, full band, bar, food station, photo booth, dance…read morefloor, 5 high tops, and 9 round tables (with seating for 9 at each table). Perfect for people like me with no access to a community party room and you ain't that blessed to be able to host a crowd this size in your house. Loved how they decorated for this event. Ample parking. Not too far off the beaten path, meaning ... easily accessible and NOT in a desolate industrial area! Two thumbs up for this. Not sure if they have a kitchen as this particular event was catered. Also not sure about the rental fee. Will try to update if I learn anything different. If YOU research and find out before me, PLEASE update us.

I absolutely recommend this place. I was honored to be the bartender for this amazing event. Not…read moreYour Average Cocktails provided a mimosa bar and mocktails for this event. I love when I'm booked at Pareik. Everyone on their team is amazing.

I am in awe of this place! It is so grand and beautiful. It makes me want to get married just to…read morehave my reception here. (A gal can dream, can't she?) If I won the Mega Millions (I did not - don't stalk me) I would throw a fabulous party here! I was here last night (Thanks be to Yelp) to attend the Pearls of Purpose signature gala event to celebrate the free, aware, inspired, and restored girl www.FAIRGirls.org which was held on the upper level. The guest speakers gave their speeches in the upstairs main area, not in the rotunda area, so acoustics were okay, but it was hard to see the speakers with everyone standing around. The room is spacious, so even with food tables and two bars, there was plenty of room to mingle for the 200+ guests. This is a great location tucked away on P street near 16th. Street parking nearby wasn't too bad either.

I had the pleasure of attending Kimberly S (formally V) & Robert S's wedding this past weekend and…read moretheir wonderful reception was held here. This venue is absolutely stunning! The architecture and the decor both outside and inside is classic and elegant. Cocktail hour was held in the boardrooms, as well as open bar. (Another open bar was held across the way) The rotunda had beautiful ceilings and was the perfect setting for the dancefloor. We were served dinner in the ballroom, which is located through sliding walls from the rotunda. There were a lot of photo-ops around the whole venue, such as: the library upstairs, the winding staircase leading to the rotunda, the steps leading into the huge wooden double doors of the Institute, and so much more! DC brides should definitely consider the Carnegie Institute as one of their wedding venues!

For historical sake, this is a stunning building. My favorite time is the Christmas tree lighting…read moreover here. The stairs are comfortable, for a view of old town. If you go on YouTube, there's footage of one of the large columns that fell over a couple years ago. Thank goodness no one got hurt. It's an antique, and while the new city patch doesn't show it, let's take a look inside. Restored with love for years, a lot of people have weddings here. I doubt I'll do that experience again, but cheers to all who do, as this would be a good location. Parking is for the most part a cinch too. The interior is well taken care of. The lower part is good for music, while the upstairs sometimes has paint exhibitions.

Fairfax City Hall, a magnificent icon of city history, worth visiting. On my last visit I was told…read morethat city is run by a Mayor-Manager relationship. Where a part time Mayor and council vote on policies and procedures to run the city & a full time Manager enforce those policies with his administration. Current City Mayor is Steven C. Stombre and council members are Michael Marco, Jeffrey Greenfield, David Meyer, Janice Miller, Eleanor Schmidt, and Jon Stehle.

Networking event. More than 250 people showed up. Nice food and nice event overall for sure. In…read morepartnership with the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce, FSC First, the Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce, and the Bi-County Business Roundtable. My first time here. Very progressive venue.

Attended a banquet here and the ambience was great with plenty of parking and great setup with the…read morecollaboration and coordination of the church staff. The social area was good but the bartender ran out of the nonalcoholic specialties as well as clean glasses, therefore had to use our glasses for refills. The soup; chicken corn chowder served with a puff pastry topping was very good and not overly hot where you could jump in and eat. The entree wasn't too desirable but satisfied the hunger. We had the stuffed hen breast, crab cake, mixed vegetables and roasted potatoes. The crab cake was dry and not seasoned served with cocktail sauce which was a no no! It would have been better with a lemon dill or hollandaise sauce. The stuffed hen was dry too and last season. Now I will say our event was delayed due to the weather which could cause food to be dry but the lack of season that was caused by not adding enough. The desserts were pretty good. I had a bite size chocolate mousse ball and small slice of strawberry shortcake, sorry no pictures of the desserts. Overall good experience.

As a consulting firm that facilitates Stakeholder Alignment Sessions for complex construction…read moreprojects, the environment we choose can make or break the day. We've hosted several half-day and full-day sessions at Point of View, and it has consistently exceeded our expectations. The setting is its greatest asset. Being off-site and surrounded by the serene views of Mason Neck allows our clients to step out of "project mode" and into a collaborative mindset. It's quiet, professional, and provides the perfect "neutral ground" for resolving difficult conflicts and aligning on project goals. What truly sets Point of View apart is the administrative and support team. From the initial booking to the final wrap-up, they are incredibly helpful and proactive. They understand the nuances of hosting professional groups and are always one step ahead of our needs--whether it's a last-minute tech adjustment or coordinating logistics. Knowing the staff has our back allows us to focus entirely on our clients rather than worrying about the facility.

We have held two annual conferences at POV Retreat, one of them spanning 2 days. Attendees loved…read morethe beautiful locale, the venue offered people the space to have smaller meetings in separate rooms, coordination with the event managers was smooth, and it was overall a great experience. Highly recommend it.