Host an Event at UMW

The University of Mary Washington is proud to be able to offer a variety of facilities for use by the public. The University hosts conferences, banquets, weddings, concerts, and many other events throughout the year.

Catering for events at both campuses of the University of Mary Washington is professionally provided through Sodexo Catering Services.

To learn details on the full range of facilities available at the University, and reservation rates, see the information below or download a brochure about "The Venues of the University of Mary Washington."

The Fredericksburg Campus

The beautiful Fredericksburg campus features wireless Internet capabilities nearly campus wide, and it provides a unique setting for daytime and residential meetings, conferences, and special events. Conveniently located equal distance between Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Va., the campus is a pleasant one-third mile walk to old town Fredericksburg, one of the nation's most historic cities. In close proximity are numerous historic Colonial and Civil War attractions. In addition to Dodd Auditorium and facilities in the Woodard Campus Center, the Fredericksburg campus includes the University Tennis Center, Fitness Center, athletic fields, and on-campus residence halls. For booking information and details, please call (540) 654-1234.

jepson alumni executive center & kalnen inn

Located close to the crossroads of I-95, State Route 3, and U.S. 1, the Jepson Alumni Executive Center is a multi use facility featuring the magnificent Rappahannock Grand Ballroom, the elegant Rectors' Gallery, the Minor Executive Board Room, and the graciously designed Kalnen Inn at Trench Hill. The facility features wireless connectivity throughout; the Ballroom and the Board Room showcase the latest in audio-visual technology. An enclave of convenience, comfort, and hospitality, the Jepson Alumni Executive Center is where your conference, meeting, wedding reception, or overnight stay - available with rental of other space within the facility - is destined to be an exceptional experience. For booking and more information, please visit www.umw.edu/jepsonalumniexecutivecenter, or call (540) 654-1172 or (540) 654-1173.

Gari Melchers Home and Studio at belmont

Connected to Gari Melchers Studio by a hallway and reception area, the Studio Pavilion is an excellent site for your next meeting, conference, wedding, or other special event. Located just a five-minute drive north of old town Fredericksburg and one and one-quarter miles from I-95, the Pavilion offers tours of the historic Belmont Estate and Gari Melchers' Studio for an additional fee. The Pavilion is equipped with an electronically controlled podium, a remote sound screen, a screen projector, and Internet connection. For booking information and details, please visit www.GariMelchers.org, or call (540) 654-1848.

The Dining Room at Seacobeck Hall

An elegant banquet space located on the Fredericksburg campus, the Dining Room is a traditional Southern-style hall suited for dinners and wedding receptions of as many as 180 guests. High ceilings, Palladian windows, ornate woodwork, and moldings set this dining room apart. For booking information and details, please call (540) 654-1930.

College of Graduate and Professional Studies

This state-of-the art corporate education and training facility is conveniently located on U.S. 17, just three miles north of I-95, exit 133. The campus' two buildings feature wireless connectivity, and house University Hall, 23 classrooms equipped with corporate furnishings and electronic support stations, six computer labs and a network lab, two executive conference rooms, and two videoconferencing theaters. To complement the facility and the more than 600 parking spaces, graduate campus personnel can provide customized consulting services as well as planning, catering, and management of your event. For booking information and details, visit www.umw.edu/cgps or call (540) 286-8012.