Two Historic Houses for Your Next Event

Current Operating Status

Meridian’s highest priority is to protect the health and well-being of our staff, visitors and vendors. In following the District of Columbia’s guidelines on mitigating the further spread of coronavirus, Meridian will be hosting site tours and campus visits based on appointment only. Meridian is available for private events that fall within the District of Columbia’s emergency order and guidance on gatherings, which is currently defined as 10 guests indoors, 50 guests outdoors.  

Our Campus

The Meridian House and the White-Meyer House, headquarters of Meridian International Center, are both examples of residential jewels of renowned architect John Russell Pope, who designed the Jefferson Memorial, the National Gallery of Art (West Building) and the National Archives. The houses are adjacent to each other and surrounded by beautiful historic gardens, forming a city block of supreme historic and architectural interest. Each house provides a unique, unmatched venue for your next event, whether it be a corporate conference, a wedding, a special event, or a reception.

Guests are welcomed to Meridian House by the Latin inscription, “Quo habitat felicitas nil intret mali,” which graces the entrance and translates, “Where happiness dwells, evil will not enter.”
A grove of 80-year-old spanish linden trees provides a unique setting for cocktail receptions and wedding ceremonies.
Beautifully landscaped gardens on the west side of the property are a beautiful and serene setting for wedding ceremonies. The garden is in full bloom late April through mid-October.
An antique dining table, original to the property, seats up to 30 guests, and is suitable for intimate corporate dinners and roundtable discussions.
The Library seats up to 50 guests and adjoins the Drawing Room to provide seating for up to 150. For additional seating, the Reception Gallery may be used.
The Drawing Room seats up to 100 guests for dinner, and connects to the Library for additional seating.
The Loggia is a beautiful oval sunroom that leads to the Linden Grove. During favorable weather, the doors may be opened and guests move easily between the indoor and outdoor function areas.
The Linden Grove features 40 linden trees donated by the French Ambassador to Meridian’s builder and original resident, Ambassador Irwin Boyle Laughlin. Today, this lush setting provides an outdoor entertaining experience unlike any other in Washington.
Meridian House is considered by many to be the finest example of French architecture in the United States. Designed by architect John Russell Pope, Meridian is surrounded by elegant stone walls sheltering a grove of linden trees and lush gardens.

Awards

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Site Tours

  • Site tours are offered Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., subject to house schedule. An appointment is required to view the property.
  • The house and grounds are available for viewing Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during public hours (no tours), subject to house schedule. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead for weekend schedule.
  • Meridian International Center is closed on Sundays and federal holidays

In light of current events, Meridian House has suspended public hours on Saturdays until further notice. Please contact the Events Department at 202-939-5592 or eventrentals@meridian.org for additional information about hosting a private event, or to arrange a venue tour at a later date. Thank you!

To schedule a site tour during business hours, or to confirm additional weekend availability, please contact the Events Office at EventRentals@meridian.org | (202) 939-5592.

Locations

Meridian House nestled quite close to the heart of Washington, DC, Meridian House is a spectacular retreat, surrounded by stone walls which shelter a grove of linden trees and manicured gardens.

Rental

Events Office at EventRentals@meridian.org