Rockwood Manor Retreats & Events

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Rockwood Manor Retreats & Events encompasses a 30-acre wooded park and historic 1920s country house nestled on the shores of the C&O Canal and Potomac River. The Manor House has stood for nearly a century and has hosted first ladies, international diplomats, and thousands of private events throughout its rich history.

For 40 years, Rockwood Manor was the National Girl Scout Camp, and over the last 30 years the property has transformed into a unique retreat destination with charming camp lodging and converted cabins that accommodate up to 85 guests overnight.

Although just six minutes from the Capital Beltway, Rockwood Manor is far removed from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Once you have arrived, the champion trees will embrace you and in no time at all, you are relaxing in a rocking chair on the Veranda or sipping a warm mug of hot chocolate by the fire pit.

Rockwood Manor is owned by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). It is one of three Montgomery Parks Event Centers.

Rockwood Manor Now Open for Bookings

Now Accepting Bookings for Small Events
To make an appointment: RockwoodManor@MontgomeryParks.org

  • All staff, guests, and vendors must wear a face covering/mask while on property.
  • Staff will practice social distancing when interacting with each other and the public.
  • Heightened cleaning procedures per CDC guidelines will be followed. Staff will clean and disinfect all high touched surface areas every hour (counter tops, door handles, railings, computer screen, keyboard, credit card machine). All areas and equipment (tables/chairs, projector, microphone, etc.) will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected following CDC guidelines with EPA approved disinfectants prior to each event.  This also includes restrooms and the catering kitchen.

Tours

  • Tours will be held by appointment only.
  • Tours will be limited to 2 people.
  • No persons under 18 will be allowed to join a tour.
  • A Covid-19 waiver form is required to be signed by all people touring the venue.

Rockwood Manor – Overnight Rooms 

  • Contactless check-in via access to lock boxes for all reservations (Retreats & Regular Overnights). Lockbox codes can be sent to guests via email or text.
  • Overnight rooms will be cleaned after each guest stay by Rockwood maintenance staff or vendor.
  • Room rental in Skyview Lodge will be limited to individuals/families due to communal use areas.
 Wedding Ceremonies

  • Rows of chairs will be set up in a grid-like pattern maintaining required social distancing. Guests will enter and exit the same way, from the outside of the aisle. Guests must sit closest to the middle and fill outward as others arrive.
  • The middle aisle will only be used by the bride, groom, escorted family members, and the wedding party.
  • A standing room area for overflow of ceremony guests will have social distancing markers indicating where to stand.
  • After the ceremony, staff will direct guests to exit by row in a manner to maintain social distancing.

Receptions/Events 

  • All Social Events need to be catered by a full-service, licensed and insured caterer to ensure that our cleaning procedures are properly executed.
  • We will encourage outdoor receptions.
  • Social distance markers will be placed throughout the facility, grounds, and where lines need to form.
  • Venue COVID-19 rules will be posted at the entrance of ceremony/event for clients

 

Scheduling a Visit

Schedule a tour of Rockwood Manor with someone from our Reservations Team by calling 301-563-7510. If you would like to see the event spaces now, view our 3D tour on our WeddingWire Storefront. For specific questions and availability, please email our Reservations Team.

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Rockwood Manor Retreats & Events 2018-20
 

Booking Your Stay

Whether you stay for a whole week with friends, a long weekend with someone special, or just a quick getaway along the C&O Canal Trail, Rockwood Manor is the secluded wooded retreat you’ve been looking for.

Choose from a variety of guest house styles from $125 to $240 per night:

  • The Cottage (up to 10 guests)
  • Skyview Lodge (up to 17 guests)
  • French House Bungalow (up to 8 guests)
  • Weston Hill Bunkhouse (up to 12 guests)
  • The Oaks Bunkhouse (up to 20 guests)
  • Tall Timbers Bunkhouse (up to 20 guests)

Book today! Please email our Reservations Team to book your guest room.

Celebrations

The Manor House is the centerpiece of our property and accommodates up to 120 guests for a ceremony on the wooded Patio, followed by cocktails on the Veranda, and a seated banquet in the rustic elegance of Brooke Hall.

The Hoover Hall ballroom and festive Sun Porch transform into a two-level party space for dessert and dancing. Flexible floor plans mean you can customize your guest experience and event flow to make your event completely unique.

One-day events range from $1,660 to $4,600. Please view the rate sheets in the links below.

Meetings

Rockwood Manor’s proximity to Bethesda, Tysons, 270 corridor, and DC makes it an ideal setting for your next business meeting. Meet with groups of 12 to 80 in our six flexible meeting spaces, or book the whole house for your conference, wellness retreat, or strategic planning sessions.

Imagine your organization’s strategic planning inspired by a group hike to Great Falls, the flow of the Potomac River, and the gentle sway of the trees. Ask about our custom weekday retreats for businesses.

2020 – 2021 Business Rates

For availability and booking, e-mail RockwoodManor@montgomeryparks.org or call 301-563-7510.

Retreats

When you book a retreat package, you give yourself the gift of time. Our packages give you exclusive access to everything in our beautiful wooded 30-acres, including every guest room and all the Manor House spaces.

Enjoy the convenience of hosting your rehearsal dinner, wedding day, and day-after brunch all on the same property. Catch up with out-of-town guests, decorate at your leisure with your friends and family, go hiking at Great Falls, and end each evening by the fire pit at the Greenwood Amphitheater.

Imagine your organization’s strategic planning inspired by a group hike to Great Falls, the flow of the Potomac River, and the gentle sway of the trees. Ask about our custom weekday retreats for businesses.

Retreat packages range from 3-days / 2-nights for $6,200 to 7-days / 6-nights for $18,620.

See you at the Manor!

Essential Information

HISTORY
CAPACITY
  • Seated Banquet – 120
  • Free Parking – 65 spaces
RATES FOR MEETINGS, EVENTS, AND GUEST HOUSES
FLOOR PLANS
 
CLIENT TOOLBOX

CATERING

PLANNING

RETREATS
Last Updated: December 29, 2020