As a Quaker learning center and guesthouse, Friends Place is available for daytime and overnight rentals, which can include a programming component for groups renting the space.
Located centrally in Capitol Hill with multiple meeting spaces and guest rooms, Friends Place is an ideal location for education, faith, and advocacy groups. We are located in a highly walkable neighborhood with easily available bicycle and scooter rentals. Friends Place is less than a mile from Union Station, with bus, train, and Metro access.
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Event Spaces
Friends Place has two multipurpose meeting rooms. The first-floor conference room, which can hold up to 40 people, can be used for workshops, lectures, mini-concerts, and movie screenings. The first floor is ADA-compliant and includes a restroom and bunkroom, kitchenette, lobby, and access to the back deck.
The second floor has a living room accommodates 15 people and leads to two adjoining dining rooms with capacity for an additional 26 people. The larger of two kitchenettes is located on this floor. The living room is an ideal setting for preparing for a day on Capitol Hill, sharing a time for reflection at the end of the day, or gathering for games or conversations with fellow guests.
In case additional meeting space is needed, Friends Place has access to the conference facilities at the Quaker Welcome Center (QWC), located at 205 C Street NE, a few blocks away. The QWC, operated by the FCNL Education Fund, consists of a well-equipped conference room and parlor. The conference room can accommodate up to 25 people and the parlor up to 10. It also has a kitchenette and two restrooms.
Cost
Meeting space and event rentals are $150/hour for the first two hours, then $100/hour for each additional hour. There are no taxes or additional fees.
If you are interested in renting Friends Place, please fill out this form. A staff member will respond to confirm availability and set a time for an initial conversation to discuss your reservation.
Technology and Equipment
Included in space use rentals is access to OWL cameras (for hybrid meeting capabilities), microphones, speakers, a 70” television with HDMI and Bluetooth connections, projectors, and a dry erase board.
A Note About COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions
To ensure the safety and health of guests, Friends Place on Capitol Hill strictly adheres to the guidelines issued by the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Department of the District of Columbia. These recommendations and restrictions are taken into account when evaluating requests for rentals.