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What a great experience. Thank you for sharing an adventure with us. I will definitely be back for more secret passages and a great atmosphere.
It was so much fun. We definetly want to come back and keep finding more doors than we found this time. Everyone was really friendly and I would love to bring others with us!
interesting concept…
I think a map with all the secret doors marked would be a great addition to the self-guided tour. I’m not even sure how much of the museum we never saw as we never knew what the layout was.
Also, if there was an option for an audio guided tour, I missed that.
We went to the Monday Happy Hour for our anniversary. What a memorable experience! The staff at the O were attentive and helpful yet unobtrusive . The hostess took pictures of us and even picked out several unique handcrafted hats for me to pose in! We plan on going back to search for more secret doors when family comes to visit next week and we are looking into spending a night in one the theme rooms.
I could only find 5 secret doors, and two were given to us by the mansion…for the rest of the day, I have been thinking all doors, bookshelves and walls might lead to a secret room. I’m obsessed with find the doors, and am definitely coming back to try and find some more!
Love the entire house, and all the kitchy stuff. Now I want to experience everything, brunch, tea, and even sleeping over!
Can’t believe I grew up in the NOVA area and never heard of the O Mansion! Will definitely bring friends and family and come back to visit!
I went with my daughter and we had a great time. We only found 5 doors and can not wait to come back. The young lady that treated us yesterday was very helpful and nice. Today, I told about ten other mom’s about the mansion. We have already planned our next visit. What a wonderful treasure!!!
I am originally from Iran but i have lived most of my life in the US. I am a professional in the IT field and a musician/song writer. I am about to start a new career in Film Production and currently enrolled at Boston University School of film. I support, encourage and nurture unique and creative expressions in performing and visual arts including motion picture landscape. I believe in the power of these mediums to change and enrich lives on both sides of the fence, the creator and the recipient.
You feel like Alice in Wonderland and never know what surprise is around the corner with all the nooks, crannies and hidden doors to explore the treasures displayed throughout the mansion. Must check out the ‘hidden’ wine cellar.
The totally unique environment of amazing array of collectibles that provides a chance to see items of historic and just interesting value. The variety of bedrooms with varying themes is a great use of older downtown residence space. The office space is highly beneficial and the informal kitchen for guests is welcoming and nice place to meet new people. The Mansion has a great vibe, very inviting and outstanding hosts Ted and H. I would strongly encourage anyone to consider lodging at the Mansion. Also, as I travel to DC often, the Mansion will be the place to stay if space available. Look forward to trying any of the available rooms.
THE PLACE TO STAY AND ENJOY IN DC.
What a pleasant surprise! I enjoyed my visit and look forward to exploring again. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Mind blowing!
I liked it very much, the intimate concert of Jesse Winchester was wonderful, and your mansion is amazing. Sadly enough I was only one week in Washington,but next time I will sure take a look at your website to see if any events meet my wishes, and of course I noted that you are also a hotel.
Food was delicious. Mocha cake was heavenly.
We had a great evening at the Mansion with good food, music and exploring.
Jesse Winchester was mesmerizing, his voice was fabulous.
Another thing to add to the things I love about O Street Mansion: everyone there is so incredibly respectful of the performer. You can feel the admiration oozing from the crowd. The sound is flawless, because everyone is so quiet, you might as well be the only one in the room.
It was great to see Jesse back in action after his recent illness. He churned out a great product, and hasn’t lost his touch. He should be proud: his energy, charm and talent are alive and well!
Jesse Winchester was terrific and the O Street Museum is a fascinating, very unique place. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and will eagerly look for opportunities to attend concerts and other events there in the future. Thanks.
As a first-time visitor, I was very impressed with the whole experience–cordial and efficient staff, a fun house to explore, and a great venue for acoustic music. Thanks!
Jesse Winchester was awesome! Thank you so much for having him (and us)!!!
The 4 of us had the best time last night. Being fans of Jesse Winchester, we knew the show would be stunning. However we thought the Mansion was amazing .
We will be back to see another show, spend the night, have dinner, or just to visit.
Thank you,
What an interesting tour! This mansion is so eclectic and fun with twists and turns. They have no shame in selling everything that you see in a room. While it was fun to venture on our own, it would have been nice if someone was taking you on a tour…at least to lead you to a central location on each floor, let you explore on your own and then regroup for questions & more of a history of that part of the house. A must see place in DC.
Your hospitality from arrival to departure was just fabulous! The Mansion, rooms, staff, furnishings, and much more were just excellent. Thank you for the wonderful visit.
We did the self-guided tour and loved this crazy, quirky house! We were thrilled to have found 12 on our hour-plus wanderings. It was perfect for our mixed-age group of pre-teens, teens and adults – so much to see! For long-time DC residents, it’s amazing we never knew about it, but we’ll be telling everyone to come visit now!
We really enjoyed wandering through the various rooms, searching for the secret doors and experiencing the different aspects of the Mansion. The staff members we met couldn’t have been more helpful or pleasant. Thanks for a really wonderful afternoon!
Loved everything about the mansion. Each room was so different and spectacular. It was a real treat. Glad I took the took. The champagne was a great touch.
My middle school son and I are going through a stage where it is difficult for us to find things to do together that we both truly enjoy. We both had an absolute blast exploring your beautiful mansion and delighting in all the treasures and secret doors! Thanks so much for a wonderful afternoon. We will be back and hopefully spend the night!
The O Mansion is such a clever and interesting experience. My guest and I thoroughly enjoyed traversing the mansion, through over 100 rooms and several hidden doors. Those were the most fun to find! I will definitely be visiting The O Mansion again!
Had a really good time and recommend it to anyone. Plan to attend another event at Mansion O.
There were 8 of us! We enjoyed ourselves. We kept losing each other. You have some fabulous collectibles and wine!
We had a great time. My boyfriend and I are very competitive people so it became a personal challenge to find the hidden doors. Not that it matters, but I found 7! He claims he found one of those 7 first….
Overall, we had a great time just exploring and letting our inner kid come out.
My boyfriend and I came for his 21st birthday, and we had a fantastic time! We found 5 (count ‘em, FIVE!) secret doors and were very proud of ourselves. We hope someday to come back as hotel guests!
Once again the Mansion on O has exceeded all expectations! teh food was fantastic! The service, as always, great. And the atmospher was more then enjoyable.
Many thanks to H and Ted!
This mansion is truly a mysterious place to visit.
The hidden doors were a fun feature but even more
impressive was the variety of accommadations available.
Your unique decore and the incredible baths are inspirational.
I am ready to renovate my bathrooms at home.
I am also very impressed with how DUST FREE and clean
everything in the mansion is…NO EASY TASK to maintain
the hundreds of tiny items and chandliers with such loving care.
Of all the activities and events that my friends and I have attended. WE LOVED the Illusions show at the mansion on the O, THE BEST! Not only was the show FABULOUS, but the mansion itself was so much fun. You are free to roam and explore all of the rooms and everything is for sale. You can play and dress up in the props as you please and there are secret passages and doorways. Above all, the staff is EXTREMELY friendly and helpful and the food is DELICIOUS. THANK YOU for a WONDERFUL time.
It was Wonderful! I purchased tickets as an afternoon adventure for my mother and my son. They fell in love with the eclectic style of the mansion. They had fun exploring and looking at all the rooms available.
I am going to join them next time!
The Mansion is one of the best kept secrets in DC, loved visiting. It is a must see while in DC! Take a camera because there are some amazing photo opps here! LOVED IT!
Thank you! I LOVED my visit!
Most interesting, mysterious and intriguing. The rooms and passages, stairs, etc. go on forever! Almost unbelievable!
wow! what an exciting find in the middle of conservative old washington! the dining room and the entire mansion is a total visual delight and the brunch buffet is fantastic, expansive and quirky, (mac and cheese! grilled pb sandwiches!) and the staff was very helpful in spite of being very busy. i think it a must see for everyone who lives or visits dc. the mansion itself was huge and packed to the gills with lots to see!
I was disappointed that I couldn’t find all the secret doors!
I will have to come back and search some more.
I had a great time exploring all of the areas of the mansion. I’m definitely going to have to go back because I was only able to find 5 secret doors so I obviously have a lot more to see. The mansion is awesome and is a ton of fun for all ages.
It was fun. the rooms were interesting to see.
I had a wonderful visit to the O Mansion during the Sugar Tour. This tour was self-guided which allowed us to visit rooms multiple times in search of new doors. It’s a fun house for adults! And children too!
I will definitely be visiting again in the near future. Thank you!
My spouse and I had a marvelous time. Everything was reasonably prices and the adventure of finding doors was well worth the price of admission. The staff was friendly, the food was great, and the rooms were eccentric and fun.
I wanted to write to thank you once again for the wonderful job you and everyone else at the Mansion did in preparing for my engagement this past weekend. It really was spectacular and could not have occurred as smoothly without your hard work and attention to detail!
“I love you all and all that you have done. You are a genius.”
—Frankie Pellegrino.
Owner of Rao’s, Actor, Good Fellas, Sopranos.
H & Ted… Hope to see you soon… you two really are special, and you’ve created the most special place. Thanks for letting me be part of your journey!
Loved it! Can’t wait too come back and find more hidden doors
Loved it! Although I missed a few rooms. Will repeat
We had a wonderful afternoon and will return with our daughter when she visits from out of town! I also ended up with my 80th cocktail shaker and I LOVE it! We found it in the John Lennon room-you just never know what you’re going to find when you peek around! Thanks for a fun time!
I flew in for the weekend to visit my daughter in DC and she recommended that we visit the Museum. My daughter and I had a fabulous time and plan on visiting again when I am back in town. Loads of fun and cannot wait to take the scavenger hunt next visit.
Yet again, a Mansion visit wowed my ‘first time’ guests and me, a multi-visit veteran. I get as much joy and pleasure from seeing the looks on people’s faces as I get from discovering completely “new” rooms, and discovering another secret passage (I’m still far from uncovering ALL of them!).
As always, the food is delicious, the selection is broad and the mix of people you bump into touring around is fascinating. Being the first of the month, I was impressed by the sizable congregation of musicians who showed up yesterday (3/4/2012) and everyone appeared to enjoy them.
One of my guests went crazy after seeing all the desserts and ended up tasting quite a few, declared them the best desserts ever offered (particularly at a buffet setting) and rattled off a list of friends that would need to be introduced to The Mansion.
I always tell friends that The Mansion is a great ‘secret’ to share with out-of-town visitors (locals as well) because, although the furnishings are always amazing, fun and changing, it’s the ‘spirit’ of the house that never changes and is always exciting and “H” and Ted are the ultimate hosts.
My only regret was that certain design ‘miracles’ that I had hoped to share with my guests were unavailable due to the occupancy of B&B guests. Oh well, it just means another visit!
Awesome experience at The Mansion! It was our mothers 86th Birthday Brunch and we couldn’t have picked a better place! The food was superb. Of course every square inch of the place is covered with interesting things to look at and to buy so we spent several hours going through the place. When we took items to the front to pay for them we found out that on your birthday you get a dollar credit for every year you’ve kept your body alive. My Mom took the 86 dollar credit and was delighted to walk out with a beautiful vase and salt and pepper shaker set! What fun to discover the hidden passages and secret doorways!
Great. We’ll come back for brunch.
Loved O street Mansion. It’s a ton of fun. Great place to take visitors from out of town too.
Most unique collection of collectables, I’ve ever seen. Exploring the mansion,
is an experience I will always remember. Make sure you have a number of hours to go through the mansion.
Could spend 20 years here and still not see everything. Wonderful! Pure sensory overload!
Firstly, I’d like to thank the reservations staff who helped my friend and I get seats to the show on Monday the 27th. I’d bought the groupon deal and misunderstood the booking rules. I really appreciate that the staff was able to find us seats even though the Illusions show was booked as of Friday the 24th.
Secondly, I’ve only moved up to DC and been living here for the past six months and I’m constantly finding that there are gem attractions all over the city– Mansion on O is definitely one of them! The staff is amazing, the entertainers were a blast; and the decorations, rooms and architecture were stunning! I definitely did not spend enough time exploring the building before the show and I plan on returning and bringing more friends!
Thanks for an amazing and memorable experience!
Everything was great, and everyone enjoyed exploring the Mansion, especially the “first-timers.” The Drag Show is fantastic, it’s a wonderful addition to the Monday night dinners…I kept thinking, it’s a Monday night and I’m sitting in this amazing setting handing bills to Whitney Houston and Barbra Streisand while they strut and sing, it was great! Of course, I will be back and look forward to it…thank you!
This was such a fun place- I can’t wait to go back! I already convinced 8 coworkers to check it out.
The atmosphere on Monday evening (2/27) was spectacular. Dinner was great, the show was great and I will be back. Felt like home when I walked through the foyer. Thanks for a special evening.
We had a great time! Excellent performance, ladies!
The mansion is really cool and definitely a unique place to visit in DC. There’s a lot of fun kitschy things (like hats and guitars) throughout the place that make for cute props in photos. It was also fun trying to find the secret doors/passageways, though sometimes looking for them was frustrating (hence why I gave four stars instead of five). It would have been nice to have a handout with hints for finding them (my group only found about four doors). Also, the food and deserts smelled and looked REALLY yummy, but I didn’t try any; I suggest you try them out!
Drag show was fantastic. Had a lovely evening with my friends. Enjoyed touring the mansion before the show. Staff was very friendly. Great way to spend a Monday!
Awesome place, could have spent much more time there!!!
My mother and I had great time exploring the vast assortment of rooms–true eye candy and fascinating. Looking for the secret doors added a flair to the experience. Thanks for a great visit!
Great venue! Very intimate. Touring the home was an excellent way to spend time before the show.
a truly enjoyable afternoon tea from start to finish. Beautiful setting, amazing dessert & cheese spread, good service (pleasant & helpful with guidance for our tour of the mansion) will visit again.
This intimate setting is really the best place in Washington to see a show — it’s literally like sitting in someone’s (incredible ornate and beautiful) living room.
A unique and delightful idea for a “nationality” brunch! the food was, as always, superb. The atmosphere is exciting, and the service very promt, courtiess, and extremely helpful. it was a great break fro mthe traditional Sunday Brunch but still with the basic amenities of eggs (almost any way), waffles, and a variety of pastries, cakes, puddings, and flan! Anoher great shift consideration to not only satisfy the pallet but pleae the eyes as well!
Thank you!
The entire experience at the Mansion was wonderful. We could have explored for hours, and the setting for the performance was perfect!
Great brunch! Happy to see the Fiesta bunch options on the 3rd Sunday of ever month! Great taco bar and delicious deserts!
We had a good time at the mansion today, it was an unexpected surprise! It was nice to feel like a kid again exploring the various rooms and trying to find the secret doors. The rooms were quite bizarre, but that added to the fun of exploring, you never knew what you would find next! Thank you for the fun day, we will be back!
I really enjoy this hidden gem of DC. Anything kooky and quirky is right up my ally. I loved all the themed rooms and the log cabin was my favorite!
I would definitely like to stay here as a guest some time!
Thanks for opening your doors for my tour!
Ambiance and food last night was great as always. Service friendly and personable. There is not better place for any special evening especially on Valentine’s Day. This has become romantic favorite for my wife and I for the 6th year now. Thanks to everyone!
Enjoyed our Valentine’s Day dinner and scavenger hunt. The staff were very pleasant, the food was good, and exploring the house was a lot of fun!
This was my first trip to the Mansion, but definitely not my last.
It was introduced to me by a friend who is also a huge fan of JD Souther, so I got tickets for his Feb. 13 show.
As for the musical portion of the evening, I was blown away by the intimate venue. It felt like JD was singing among friends in his living room. And I guess, when you think about it … he was! Getting the opportunity to chat with the JD after the show was something I hadn’t expected. Everything felt very laid back. I wanted the evening to last forever.
Then I got to visit the rest of the Mansion. How had I never heard about this place?
Every single room, chock full of the most interesting pieces — it feels like the love child of a museum and a one-of-a-kind show! I could go on and on about the actual items, and their flare and their power to ignite all sorts of conversation, but what I also liked was the openness that reigned in the Mansion. I really did feel welcome there — you don’t get that feeling in many places.
I cannot stop talking about it now, which is probably how I found out that my friend had his bachelor party there 21 years ago, and how my other friend has had office Christmas parties there.
Thanks for all the work and love that goes into making your place what it is. It is my new dream destination.
Fantastic intimate setting and perhaps the perfect venue for select talent. Looking around during the show, it reminded me of an old time night club. The chandeliers in the concert room were really nice and added something special to the experience.
Great show as usual!!
Aside from everything else that is said about the Mansion and it’s wonders, from the silly to the sublime, I always am reminded that it is a home — the owners live there, some of the spaces are let to long-term residents, and it is a second home to an astounding roster of poets and troubadours. You can’t buy that feeling. That kind of hospitality goes far beyond the thread-counts of the sheets.
Scintillating experience, extraordinary ambiance and an amazing host. Leave the ordinary behind, O Street is way above the normal. Allow at least 2 hours to explore the mysterious maze, artifacts and musical masterpieces.
We really enjoyed it! The mansion makes a perfect date night activity! Thanks!
What a terrific evening. The place was remarkable to explore, the staff was attentive and courteous, and, of course, the performance was intimate and absolutely remarkable.
I’ll be back!
Fantastic experience and great service. Thanks for having us!
Thank you so much, Ted, for sharing the Beatles, Queen, and Bruce Springsteen last night with us in the music room. We enjoyed our time at the mansion very much and will be sure to tell our friends about what a fantastic time we had.
I went with a friend and we had a lot of fun exploring. Now we are planning to go back for brunch and bring our husbands along this time!
WE HAD SUCH A WONDERFUL TIME –WHAT FUN! THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VISIT — from top to bottom it was a hoot!
One of the most interesting afternoons I can remember! The staff was super friendly, and my entire group had a great time.
This was very quirky and fun! I’ll be recommending it to everyone who will listen.
We had a great time. The staff were wonderful and charming as always. We were very impressed that everyone remembered not only us but also our guests (not to mention my usual drink order!).
Very nice and delicious!
Eggs Benedict would be a great addition to your Brunch. You have a wonderful and interesting program for your museum foundation that mixes fun and learning. Going through all the beautiful rooms and decorations was very enjoyable.
We had a wonderful time. Thank you for a great afternoon.
Freaky.. A different thing to do.. Interesting for all audiences
We all had a wonderful time — expecially our grandchildren.
What a unique, inspirational experience. With so much eye candy there’s too much to see on just one visit. I look forward to visiting again with one of my friends.
This was our third visit to the Mansion and, I am sure, we’ll be back again. Each visit has been a different and wonderful experience for us as well as friends to whom we have introduced it. What makes it even more special is the fact that it was home to my husband for nine months when he moved to Washington in 1961 for his first job. What an experience to wander the halls fifty years later and be part of history in the makings!
Dallas Wayne did a great concert. It was really nice to get to hear him up close in an intimate setting. This was our first time at the mansion and we loved it. What an interesting museum. The staff were very friendly also.
Having been to the mansion before I had predisposed feelings about the place. I have to say that those feelings were reinforced with last nights Champagne Tour.
The mansion is a wonderfully eclectic and elegant facility, filled with fantastic kitsch and memorabilia from past & present eras. It screams DC to me, and I just love it. I’ve been coming here for over 18 years, and like any fine vintage, it’s getting better with age.
The staff is friendly, so very courteous, and simply loves the place; and that shows. When hanging around you feel very warm and welcomed.
I would love to see or hear some more of the history of the facility, the story behind its inception, the original owners of the 5 houses, the legend of the sisters and more. Placards placed around like historical landmarks in a park may be one way.
The only other thing I can think of at the moment is the primary signage for things like “This is not a secret door” and “Guests are staying in this room, please don’t open the door”. I would love to see these done in a more eccentric way, something more fitting to the house and her character. Try this. Take a brown paper shopping bag, cut it about the same size as a sheet of printer paper. Using a script or Olde English font, print the sign verbiage on to that paper. Then, tear and burn the edges of the paper to give it that aged look. Use a lighter to burn the edges, and an iron to tint the paper it self. Onion paper also works very well for this and is available at most craft shops.
No matter what, please keep doing what you are doing, I just love coming here.
My favorite rooms were the log cabin, John Lennon, and country. I plan to return for tea and a scavnger hunt with my grandchildren! Beautiful! Oh, and I mention the wine cellar? Cool!
My friend Jess and I loved the Mansion! It was experiential and fun… with all the ‘hands off’ activities in Washington it was awesome being able to touch and actually laugh out loud. I’d definitely come again. What a gem!
We had a lot of fun. We’re looking forward to coming back for a dinner or a party.
A lot of fun! Perfect for anyone and basically any occassion (ie date, visiting friend, etc.)!
The girls had a ball at the birthday party. They were delighted to explore, listen to fun music and enjoy delicious desserts with their friends.
Many thanks, we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Many of us plan to come back soon.
The self-guided tour was great as are the people at the mansion.
This was the perfect activity for entertaining a friend from out of town. It’s the sort of hidden gem that makes you feel like a real DC native for knowing about and exploring. We definitely wanted to know about the passageways and rooms that we missed on our exploration, so it would have been nice to have a map with a few of the big ones marked – definitely not all of them, because that takes away some of the excitement of finding one on your own. But at least a few to enjoy while we were making our way through.
I had a wonderful time at the Mansion! Having lived in DC for just about 7 years, I had always known about the Mansion but never took the time to stop in. It is a wonderfully fun way to spend an afternoon with a friend and I look forward to coming back with more friends and to try to find more hidden doors! Definitely fun for all ages.
I had my daughter’s 12th birthday party at The Mansion. We decided to do a scavenger hunt and numerology. We were not disappointed. The Mansion is like no other place. Unique in every way. With all the secret doors and hidden stairwells, it’s a GREAT place to spend an afternoon. Eclectic collections of guitars, art, vintage hats, purses, books, albums, you name it, it’s here. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the only rooms off limits are the ones that have guests. It was really a treat and I look forward to our next visit, which will include a meal.
Thank you so much for everything!
The house was astounding. i plan on coming back just to be there and relax. The vibe of the house is very comforting to me. I enjoyed playing pool in the billiard room the most!
They let me play the potato 
I enjoyed the butler/assistant who greeted us and spoke with us for a while, I cant quite remember his name. He had long brown hair. Thanks for a great Sunday.
The band was lovely, just nice people overall
My husband and I did the champagne tour and didn’t know what to expect. It was so much fun. Nothing like it anywhere else. The champagne may have kicked my enjoyment up a notch, making me go with the flow- which is definitely something you have to do in the mansion. It’s strange in a very good way, like one of those “Clue” movies, where guests get lost in the big, old house with secret doors everywhere. The eclectic assortment of do-dads, books, clothes, accessories, furniture and art of every kind made exploring so much more fun. I found a warthog tusk, a beautiful, hand knitted shawl (only $20!), a great $10 purse and an impossible-to-find record I’ve been looking for years. It was like a treasure hunt. The assortment of things wasn’t dusty or mildewy and it didn’t smell like moth balls or “old”…and it wasn’t set up like a store, it was just like a really interesting person’s overstuffed house and you got free-range to look through closets and drawers and everything else…how cool is that?! The fanciful hats are high-dollar fashion, and for sale (at like $100-$200 a pop for some) but you’re welcome to try them on. I’ll definitely be bringing my friends. Fun afternoon! We took about 2 hours to soak it in.
Thanks so much for letting us use the mansion for rehearsal for our upcoming concert. We all enjoyed exploring the mansion, and really appreciate your letting us use the space.
My friends and I had a ton of fun exploring The Mansion–an incredibly unique experience I’m sure we will definitely want to repeat!
Thanks for the hospitality!
Definitely an interesting experience and glad that I got to experience the Mansion! Next time will have to try the scavenger hunt.
We can’t wait to go back and have brunch or dinner!!! We may even spend the night!!! What a great secret right here in DC!!!
Super! Very fun to go poke around, get lost, and explore, trying to find secret doors. Staff were very nice and helpful.
The ambiance in the tea area is delightful. Having the hats available was so much fun, especially for the boys when they were included as well.
This was my second visit in two months and I am looking forward to another in the near future.
great fun!
Wish I had checked this place out sooner – such a fun place to bring those who visit me in DC! The only thing I would suggest is maybe giving a few more hints as to where some of the secret doors are. We only found 3 or 4 and that seemed to be what most others found as well…Overall, a must-do if you enjoy something out of the ordinary.
Staff very pleasant and helpful
It was fun and exciting and unusual! Yes, I will come back again and also tell my friends about it. So many things to look at and talk about and share but I only found 4 hidden doors. Oh well, maybe next time I’ll be luckier.
Was great fun. Bartender and hostess were super nice. What a crazy interesting mansion. We have to return to find more secret doors.
Food was fabulous as was the service! Thanks so much!
So not “DC”, in a really good way! We had so much fun! I will bring all my out of town guests here from now on. And can’t wait to try the buffet.
Awesome!
Wonder of D.C.! ♥it!
Very fun!!! Overstimulating at times, but enjoyed the maze like theme. My favorite room was the wooden log cabin–very cool!
Very interestinig with a lot of discussion on the make up of the rooms and its character. An oppurtunity that cannot be missed. Once in a life time adventure for the entire family to enjoy.
The O street mansion is truly a hidden gem in the heart of the city. It was such an amazing experience and I felt like Alice in wonderland. recommended to all – tourists and locals alike. It is a must see place. My personal favorite is the log cabin suite…truly authentic and unique!
So much fun! Beautiful home. Great shopping. And it was such a cool adventure to try and find the secret doors. My wife and I found 9. We’re definitely coming back.
The mansion is simply amazing. I had a great time with my friends and it made me want to stay there for a night to enjoy a room!
Lots of fun things.
we loved the mansion!! it was a perfect + very fun way to ring in the new year. i had two very hungry guys in tow and they enjoyed the abundance of delicious foods + fun tour of the mansion – - even better, we didn’t have to wait for any of it, since we made the reservation online! the only thing that could have been improved was the crepe/omelet station – i heard some grumblings about waiting a long time. but for me, the coffee was delicious, there were plenty of healthy items to choose from, and i happily enjoyed a sliver of delicious tiramisu at the end of the meal. thank you!!
I thought the New Year’s Eve Party was very excellent. Beyond the obvious appeal of being at the Mansion in general and the fun of exploring the place, it was so nice to be at a party that wasn’t crowded. I find the bar menu to have a wide range of great options and the service was excellent. The DJ played a nice variety and was very attentive to requests. My only constructive criticism would be to maybe have a coat check rather than having people hang their own coats, as I could see how that could get confusing at the end of the evening. Other than that, everything was great, and I would highly recommend this or any other event at the Mansion to my friends.
Our docent was incredible!
The weirdest place in town. Next time I’ll spend more time wandering around.
Thanks so much for hosting holiday rewind and welcoming me and my kids. we loved it!
That tour was so unique and interesting! A real treat for the eyes! I can’t wait to try the brunch now
It was FUN! Such an interesting place and the staff was very nice. We enjoyed our visit.
Really cool place, will be back to find more secret doors!
We had a fun time trying to look for secret doors!
The mansion is beautiful and the food was amazing!
My kids loved the whole experience, including exploring and finding the hidden doorways. It was really lovely.
We loved the spread and exploring the mansion…fabulous..we will be back for sure! Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will recommend as a DC must see……
I purchased vouchers through Living Social as gifts for out of town guests. They loved it and totally enjoyed the different rooms and being able to buy various items. I plan to take other relatives to visit in January and hopefully my Texas crowd will like the O Mansion as much as the New Jersey folks.
Great time. Enjoyed visiting as always.
I loved the experience. And would come again. As a disabled woman, I found everyone. To be helpful and truly caring. I want to mention the valet and sweet young lady from, –arkansas–. She was wonderful.
The -treats were tasty. The decor was unexpected, but fun!!!!
Thank you for a lovely experience.
My wife and I have a tradition of dining at The Mansion on O Street during Christmas or New Year’s. We are extremely pleased with the service, food, and atmosphere at The Mansion. The staff are always professional and courteous and The Mansion is always clean and really a vibrant place to relax and have fun.
Most importantly, the owners of The Mansion are down to Earth, wonderful hardworking people who exemplify the American dream of hard work, success, and goodwill to society. We give The Mansion on O Street a two-thumbs up with our strongest endorsement.
We had a wonderful time! The people helping us were so friendly and nice, and the Mansion was enchanting as always. Visiting with H was a highlight too.
When my sister and her husband came to town to visit, I was looking for something different to do and touring the O Street Mansion was just the thing. We wandered around the mansion with a glass of champagne, searching for secret doors (we found 6!) and marveling at the sights within the mansion. We had a great time and they loved doing something different while in DC!
This was my first time at the Mansion. Wow! What an eclectic place. I absolutely LOVED the performance. I’m a huge fan of Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Those girls looked exactly the same in person as they do on TV. Amazing!
I will definitely be back. Thanks!
Very intriguing and exciting. Made me feel like a kid playing hid and seek again. Highly recommend
we had a ball….what a great experience
It was our first trip to the mansion and it was awesome!
Staff was very knowledgable and friendly. Great event, especially since it was decorated for the holidays.
This was a fun-filled fantastic evening, we spent exploring a time-line through history. Trudging through the piles of treasures left by prior visitors was like exploring a tomb- we wore hats, acted out pieces of peoples’ lives and learned about a significant part of DC!
We were not expecting such a fun experience. The feeling of love and giving back permeates the website, personnel and decorating. Historically, we enjoyed meeting H. and learning her story and her intentions in building The Mansion at O Street into such a dynamic center. What a treat. We’re looking forward to donating and to returning soon.
Thanks for a lovely Saturday afternoon.
Love the log cabin room!
We had a lovely chat with the owner of the Mansion, Ted, who was charming and hospitable. The tour was a very unique experience and, while we were a bit overwhelmed by all of the trinkets and kitsch all over the place, we would definitely come back again, to do some additional shopping, and maybe for a special dinner in the wine cellar!
This was an awesome experience!! My wife and I loved it so much that we will be coming back with friends. We highly recommend this for anyone. It truly is a hidden gem in DC.
Lovely staff made the experience even better! This is a hidden gem in DC.
Wish we could have found some more hidden doors, but this was definitely a fun experience and we will be coming back!! It was a great way to celebrate a 1 year anniversary.
All three of us really enjoyed the Mansion at O street experience. It
was fanscinating going through all the rooms looking for treasures.
(I found a few) The desserts were like none I have ever had outside of
France or Austria.
It was a delightful afternoon.
Nice atmosphere for dining. The food was flavorful and quite delicious. The treasure hunt was a fun way to burn off a few calories after the meal. After reading several not so favorable reviews we were a little hesitant to try the Mansion. Glad we did because it was truly a great experience and worth the cost.
Your house is beautiful
Amazing!
I had a great time! So much to see! One night wasn’t enough. I’ll be returning for another Monday night happy hour.
Always excellent, always fun, always friendly
DC’s best kept secret. We loved every bit of it.
It was a very unique and enjoyable experience. The staff went above and beyond in making us feel welcome!
We had a very pleasant self-led tour. Thank you! Can’t wait to come back to find more of the secret doors!
My mother and I wanted simple, yet interesting entertainment. We booked the tour through Living Social, saving it for a “rainy day”. Well, we were not disappointed. We had a blast! We especially loved finding the secret passageways. We both commented that we would love to stay a night there sometime. And we’re glad to know we can attend any assortment of events there. O Mansion, thank you so much for a great time!
Our visit to the Mansion was absolutely marvelous, as always, truly unique with lots of wonderful food and great service.
Everyone is so friendly and it’s so fun to be able to walk around and tour the amazing rooms and treasures. You can always find a treasure/gift for that special person that has everything!
Thank you for a most special day and experience,
We knew absolutely nothing about the Mansion, but were given a gift certificate to try it out. It was amazing. The atmosphere was inviting and cordial. The food was out of this world. The decor was so different than any other restaurant we have visited it is hard for us to describe, but we took pictures to show others.
The house itself is amazing. A real escape from the ordinariness of your day. The docents were delightful and available to answer all of our questions. Overall, a wonderful experience that I’ve already recommended to a number of friends.
Good tour guide. She didn’t rush us and she answered our many questions.
This was an awesome adventure. I will definitely come back. I’m on a mission to find all the doors!
It was a very cool place that I enjoyed because of the “exclusive” feel. It was very fun to go hunting, but frustrating b/c we knew we were missing secret doors! Will definitely be coming back. The hunt is on.
At first when we heard of the new serving philosophy I was a bit concern. A change came! And we all “love” change! it turned out to be a delightful and enjoyable experience with fantastic food, eager adn enjoyable servers, and more time to enjoy the company.
I think both H nd Ted have found a new new and perfect means to further assist the diner in enjoying the Mansion, its atmosphere, fantastic eclectic delights, and simply wonderful food!
Another great change and a very big hit!
Thank you!
An experience like no other! Had a great time at happy hour with friends. My only complaint is that it’s not open to the public on weekends!
A fun, unique way to spend a night on the town learning about history, laughing with new people you meet throughout the house and tunneling through to find secret passages. A great night and we plan to return again!
I’ll be back for afternoon tea, the desserts were the best!!
Loved the atmosphere and especially the decor.
Thanks, it was great. Unique.
This is something else!
Love the experience!
The Mansion is amazing
It’s like stepping into our imagination and letting it go wild 
Thank you for your kind hospitality this afternoon in allowing me to show an out of town guest the splendor of the Mansion. It gives me great pleasure to see the faces of people light up in awe when they see for themselves what I have never heard anyone be able to describe in ways that capture the spectacle of it all.
I brought 6 kids for an 11-year old birthday party, and they had a blast on the treasure hunt.
Amazing place – we will be back
The breakfast was wonderful. Everything was delicious, the staff were helpful and cheerful, and the best part was that I didn’t have to worry about anything, and could just relax and enjoy myself. Thank you so much!
The Sunday tea was lovvely with delicious paries and cakes. Very friendly service also. The Mansion of course is amazing. Truly enjoyed it, thank you.
It was truly a relaxing experience and the variety of music was great and also contributed to the relaxing atomosphere.
We truly appreciated the variety of cheeses, sandwiches, and desserts. They were all just delightful. Also, we really appreciate the accommodation you made for us regarding the sandwiches. You can tell the chef that I added the apple/cheese selection to the beef (with one bread) and it was scrumptious. He might want to try it. The champagne was good, too.
So, as you can see, we really had a delightful afternoon. To the chef and Dan, we extend many, many kudos.
The food is always delicious, the service was wonderful, and the staff even recognized me and called me by name when I came in! After brunch we went to the jam session, and it was more fun than I could have imagined. We will definitely be coming back for more!
I had so much fun and felt very comfortable. NIce mix of people.
Wonderful evening! I was very impressed with the performance by Hotels and Highways/Mia Dyson – great music by a group of musicians who obviously enjoy their work and just as obviously enjoy working with each other and who, moreover, easily established a great rapport with the audience. And I loved the intimacy of the venue – it made for a very special evening. Outstanding!
Great show!! Thank you very much for having us!!
I really enjoyed seeing this estate. The shear size was very impressive.
What a magical evening at the Mansion! Mia Dyson and Hotels and Highways blew everyone away. Their music is fresh and totally authentic. In the setting that the Mansion provides it was a night I’ll always remember as one of my favorite concert experiences. Hats off to Ted and H.
I treated my sister to a birthday tea at the Mansion yesterday. It was my second time there and I found it as enjoyable and whimsical as the first time I went last year. After the tea we rooted around the wonderful cacophany of rooms and I found some great baskets to use in an upcoming fundraising event. Thank you for a fun-filled afternoon and I look forward to returning again soon.
What a great place. It’s quite fun.
i came by for the first time today (monday) and was blown away. my girlfriend is visiting this weekend for our two year anniversary and i’m bringing her on sunday to show her this amazing place! can’t wait to visit!
It was totally loco!
A group of five of us went on the self guided champagne tour. We had a lot of fun wandering through the mansion. We enjoyed trying to find the secret passages. Our favorite one led to the wine cellar off the kitchen.
We would definitely recommend it to someone who’s looking for something unique to do in DC.
This was a very cool tour, something unique to explore- especially cool when one finds secret doors!
I look forward to returning!
Another wonderful enjoyable evening at the Mansion. The snacks were good and a nice added attraction.
There’s never a bad shOw at the O!!
Amazing museum/hotel/happy hour. I’ll definitely be back again.
Our friends from Florence Italy were delighted with their visit to the mansion. We spent 2 hours trying to find secret doors and only found 4! The 12 yr old’s sheer joy could hardly be contained as he ran around frantically searching. His father was amazed at the collection of beautiful things. At times he was shaking his head, but he was smiling for the entire 2 hours. It was a great beginning of their trip to America. A complete blast for all of us.
Outstanding service and experience! Thank you!
The museum is great. One could spend hours looking through the museum if one wanted to do so.
Touring the house was delightful–a surprise at every turn! We were thrilled to discover eight of the secret doors. It was a perfect location for our bridal shower. Hillary invited us to to select from among the fancy hats and wear them for the High Tea, which made for a sweet photo to remember our event.
The food was exquisite and so beautifully presented–very filling and plentiful.
Shopping was fun as well–we did not expect tings to be so affordable. Although we were not in the market, the furniture (plus delivery included) items were a bargain–high quality and well-priced.
Valet parking is the only way to roll at this site.
My friend and I spent a full two hours at the Mansion and enjoyed checking out every detail! Being a music lover, I especially appreciated the Rock n Roll memorabiliia–most impressive was the great John Lennon collection! Special experience–THANK YOU!
Fantastic, as always! And our preschool-age daughter loved it.
More hints for secret doors, please
This was sooo much fun! The perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon, wandering around an old house looking for secrets. I felt like a kid again exploring hidden doors. There are so many rooms to see, I was never bored or wanted to rush through the tour. The wine cellar was my favorite & what I wouldn’t give for a sample of the selection!
My only complaint with the tour was not being able to see the parts of the mansion that were reserved for a private party. I guess that means I’ll just have to go back
As usual, my guest–this time, La’Tonya (niece with whom I celebrated her birthday)–and I had a delightful time at O Mansion! We so…o love the quiet dignity, humility, and, projected spirituality of the Owner-Manager who, present for brunch, was so kind in personally greeting and graciously welcoming us into her home! Everything was par excellent! We really appreciate the consistent quality of the OMansion experience. I find myself renewed with each visit. My niece, a first-timer at the OMansion, commented, that, despite all of the myriad of things, she felt a pervasive sense of peace and tranquility; some might find that paradoxical but I find it “just right”. It’s great bringing someone who’s never enjoyed the OMansion milieu to its brunch because, for me, it results in a vicarious repetition of aspects of my own maiden voyage there. In this instance, my niece-ingénue was enthralled by OMansion and her fervor triggered a fresh perspective and reaction from me.
What can I say? It’s always an incredible pleasure to come to the Mansion, particularly when I am bringing a newbie (someone who hasn’t been before). The food was great, the atmosphere wonderful, and the place itself is, as you know, magical…
I came with a friend visiting from out of town. We both thought it was a really fun experience,a very pleasant change from the usual DC tourist sites.
It was a unique experience and we 5 ladies were fascinated about all the beautiful objects and art work you had in the Mansion.
Welcome Hudson Tuel to the Mansion family!
It was my first visit to the Sunday brunch. I had family in from out of town and wanted them to have an unforgettable experience. Well, they certainly did! The food was fabulous, the setting great, and the staff superb. Our favorite part was our self-guided tour of the Mansion after we were fully sated. We will be back!
Wonderful food. A great experience!
This house is the most interesting place I have been to. It also helps my husband to develop his novel!
What a magical place you have here. I will remember it for a special occasion in D.C. when the need arrives again.
So incredible! Will be back!
Awesomely wonderful!!!
The Mansion experience never ceases to amaze us. The food is great, the atmosphere is warm and pleasant and the customer service is in a class of it’s own. Thank you for everything.
Great experience! Makes me want to know more about the mansion’s history. Loved the decorations. I wonder why I didn’t know about the mansion before this. Easy to find with the directions on the website.
It was great fun! We just wish we had found more of the passageways/trap doors!
Brunch at the Mansion is always a delight! There are so many wonderful foods to sample, and EVERYTHING is delicious! Even though we tried to pace ourselves, we couldn’t sample everything. But we very much enjoyed it, and we’ll definitely be back again soon!!
The O Street Mansion is one of my favorite places in DC — eclectic, interesting and friendly. My elementary school aged kids had a great time finding and opening the secret doors and designing their dream bathrooms.
The music lovers in our tour group loved all the signed guitars and the joining in the jam session in the music room.
The Tuesday night event was spectacular, almost as amazing as your have-to-see-it-to-believe establishment.
Not knowing what to expect, I was pleased with the seriousness and intensity of Duncan’s mission, the luminosity of his eminently humane photography, the sad charm of the ruined castle, and Salman’s humor.
Very very cool adventure. All the rooms were interestingly decorated and really made it fun. Some of the secret doors were so secret we couldn’t find them which means we will be going back! Highly recommend.
I have been to THE Mansion several times: for tea, brunch, Christmas and Thanksgiving! It is the most unique place in Washington, D.C. and probably the entire east coast! Do not miss touring the upstairs rooms after your meal. Delightful, clever, charming, fun, yummy and more! I keep my wonderful black velvet hat with the curved feather I bought at the O on display in the guest bedroom. Oh, don’t worry about parking, they have valet service. My dream is to go and spend the night. Maybe for my birthday? Oh, oh, O!
This was my very first stop while visiting Washington DC! I had the most wonderful afternoon exploring every nook and cranny of this unbelievable house/museum. I was greeted warmly and whisked through a series of mazes that enabled me to forget about the outside world and “check out” from the craziness of life in exchange for the craziness of this house. What a fun experience! I was encouraged several times to sit down, relax, kick my shoes off and read a book (which there were thousands of scattered all throughout the house!)
I signed up for a scavenger hunt, but honestly I was busier “scavenging” through all the items, shopping, to really pay that much attention to what was on my sheet. Lol. After finding my way through several secret passageways, I would forget what floor I was even on! I made several trips down to the first floor where my pile of items to be purchased was being amassed on a couch. When they say everything is for sell, they mean EVERYTHING! I opened closets, armoires, trunks, desks, etc and “H” politely sold me anything I wanted (sometimes asking me where in the world I had found it!)
All in all I ended up buying several old, obscure, and delightful books, a family board game from the 70′s, CDs I hadn’t seen in decades, several pieces of china, a lazy Susan, a beautiful handcarved sandstone nightlight, and several other items I couldn’t live without. The only thing that makes me happier than finding great treasures is knowing that all the proceeds go back to charity.
I spent 6 hours exploring all that the mansion on the o had to offer for a mere $20 donation. That was the best $20 I spent my entire time in DC. I will definitely be coming back very soon, and bringing my friends with me! Thank you “H”
Hillary was a fun and energetic tour guide. She had a lot of knowledge and was very approachable both during and after the tour! We plan on coming back to the Mansion as often as possible!
WE took our two older grandchildren and it was most interesting to see them go from room to room excited when the found one of the items on the list. Great place to enjoy one of the best kept secretes in Washington.
This place is amazing. A treasure at every turn.
I came to The Mansion Champagne Tour once. It was so great I have been back three times, and once by myself! I have been truly blessed and enchanted by your vision, peace and Harmony. Simply a Breathtaking Experience!
Loved it!!! Wish we would’ve taken the guided tour instead of doing it on our own. Had the feeling that we missed some stuff. Over all my family loved it from my husband to my 17 year old son!
Our group had a wonderful time celebrating my 40th Birthday and listening to some great music from Bonnie Montgomery. It was an absolutely enjoyable evening.
We had a fantastic time visiting the museum! It felt like there was so much to see and we all want to go back to try and find more secret doors and see more of the rooms. This has definitely become something I will recommend to DC visitors–so unique and fun.
I am the older generation therefore, subject to only the limitation of my mind. The Mansion provides a place of elegance while opening minds to possiblities of endless beauty whether through my eyes, my nose or mouth. I am humbled by your belief and walk with miracles.
Amazing night, loved it!!
It was a magical evening!! Looking forward to another evening at the Mansion.
An amazingly intimate acoustic performance experience!
My mom and I had a fabulous time at the Mansion on Saturday! Thank you so much for making that happen. My mom loves the place now and sees why I call it my favorite place in the world. She’s telling everyone she knows about it, she was that impressed.
The Mansion is a place where individuals can come together from all walks of life, share stories, experiences, a brief glance, or a lifetime connection. It’s an outlet for the creative and an inspiration for the innovative.
Fun with hats!
Annie, Hilary, Sandy & H
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I took my boyfriend to the Mansion as a surprise date. Our visit was unique and worthwhile over all – the self-guided tour made it easy to explore on our own terms and take our time discovering hidden doors.
I attended Walt Wilkins & the Mystiqueros. It was a wonderful evening. Fantastic music & lovely space.
You are all so gracious and welcoming! How could anyone not feel like royalty as a guest in your humble, most curious, most gracious, most interestingly “recycled”, save the planet, artful, soulful, full of LOVE abode.
Always the greatest fun, and always the greatest pleasure. I brought new friends to see our beautiful friends WW & the MQs, and they were blown away by all…by you..the music, the rooms. What a treat. Thank you.
I went to Mansion on a 3rd date with my boyfriend and it was an unforgettable adventurous experience. its a perfect place for a date, as you can look for secret doors together, get lost and all of a sudden find a way and be fascinated by interesting unique things. I have a friend visiting from Canada this weekend and am taking her to this amazing mysterious place!
The mansion is the most romantic place for my husband and me. The Mansion’s creativity, mystery, passion and music has beckoned our souls since we first stumbled into it’s heavy front doors. On 7.7.7., my lucky day, Scott surprised me with a weekend in the city. We checked into the mansion, took a walk around the hot city, and after 7 years of being in love, he asked me to marry him. Oh happy day! The mansion had congratulations and our check in cards (the future mr. & mrs. …..) waiting for us and popped open a bottle of champagne to celebrate. The next day we awoke to fifteen of our best friends waiting downstairs at brunch to celebrate! We ate, drank and danced merrily! It was the happiest day of my life…until our wedding day. Thank you mansion!
Terrific multi-generational experience! Thanks.
Great fun for my 75 year old father-in-law down to my 10 year old daughter! A great treasure.
Beautiful!
Absolutely Beautiful, exciting and mysterious place. We have enjoyed our tour! Thank you!
Thank you for an incredible event last Sunday with Starlight Children’s Foundation MidAtlantic.
The event wasn’t just a party; it was a cherished family memory. It meant that Sophie’s dad could play pool for 15 minutes, knowing that the joy of his life is safe and happy and forgetting that she was ever sick with Neruoblastoma, it meant that Quinn, who has Spina Bifida and Vocal Cord Paralysis could help the musicians keep their beat with the maracas, it meant that families could share a happy day together.
Between the incredibly accommodating staff, delicious breakfast, exciting treasure hunt, and wonderful musicians, the Mansion on O Street was instrumental in helping our families take a break from their stress of child’s illness. Thank you again for hosting Treasures and Treats at the Mansion on O Street Great Escape. The real treasure was giving the children a day to just be kids and the families a chance to enjoy it.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! For giving the children and families of Starlight MidAtlantic a morning to remember! Your hospitality and generosity were so very much appreciated, and gave these families an experience they will never forget. Thank you for brightening their day
I LOVE this place! Thanks for making our starlight kids smile!
The first time I have every been or new about the Mansion on O street was Sunday. I’m a volunteer with Starlight Mid Atlantic. I was touched by the staff, and place was out standing. Everyone went out of there way to make sure the Kid’s and their families enjoyed every detail of the mansion for that I thank you. I was not able to go around to see everything you had to offer but from what the kid’s and their parents said, you out did yourself. What really got be was the fact that owners of the mansion went out their way to help and do anything that was ask, as if they were part of the staff now that in my book means the WORLD to me. Thanks again for making your home our home, what I wonderful feeling. ( I hope to get the chance to see it all through my own eyes.)
We don’t have this in Ohio! What a trip! Lovely experience!
Thank you for your superb kindness and hospitality.
Better than any Smithsonian!
I LOVE this place! Thanks for making our Starlight kids smile!
I stayed here with co-workers for a whole week. The Mansion has been the greatest lodging experience that I have had and I travel over 30 weeks a year. The rooms are so cool and the staff is, well, so cool. Let’s just say, that I am bringing my new bride here to share the fun. We hope to make The Mansion one of those “Special” places. Hopefully sincerity makes up for a lack of creativity.
Starlight Children’s Foundation MidAtlantic is thrilled to be returning to the Mansion on O Street! Starlight MidAtlantic is a nonprofit that brightens the lives of seriously ill children and their families through entertainment, education, and family activities. The children we serve have life-altering illnesses that keep them in the hospital anywhere from 5 visits to 260 days each year. Helping children heal through laughter, Starlight MidAtlantic creates fun in the hospital and in the community.
Every month, Starlight MidAtlantic has a Great Escape™, a fun-filled family outing. In May, Starlight MidAtlantic is returning to the Mansion on O Street for a Treasures and Treats on O Street Great Escape! Seriously ill children, their siblings, and parents alike can’t wait for this wondrous event!
Happy Easter! Brunch was great as always and it is always good to see you! ☺
What a fabulous, warm, inviting and magical place. I found the Mansion almost by accident, I was googling for a unique place to stay in Washington DC and stumbled upon the Mansion. What a lucky find! The Mansion is not a place to stay, it’s a place to experience. I was in town for work and stayed at the Mansion for my first time – wow! The people were so incredibly welcoming. Ted and staff went out of their way to make me feel “at home.” I was there for almost two weeks and my family came and stayed with me over the weekend. It’s unanimous, our family has never stayed anyplace quite so magical. The “kids” (ages 24, 21 and 19 – so not really kids any more) were in love with exploring – finding new rooms around every corner, testing out the guitars, playing the grand piano, looking at all the diverse artwork and reading all the fascinating framed pictures and letters. We have found a place in Washington DC that we hope to come back to again and again.
We were able to enjoy mothers day brunch. Again – wow! So much fun to sample so many different kinds of food. Breakfast could easily turn into almost an all day affair!
Thank you for the experience.
We enjoyed ourselves and the space was perfect for our meeting! We appreciate everything you did to make it a great experience.
It was Djani’s 14th birthday and the breakfast celebration with my grandson and his Dad went off swimmingly; the repartee, in combination with wonderful food was delightful. I did have some initial speculation as to whether the planned “treasure hunt” would, in fact, be one that would be a hit with “all ages”, especially since my grandson who reminded me, he was “…no longer a child…”, once or twice was enamoured with video games whose sophistication had been proven to exceed my skill set. Nevertheless, we launched into the hunt: Everybody loved it! So much so that I ended up being the “voice of reason”–along with a bit of urging from my near stiletto-height heels–and convinced all in our small company of 3 that 1PM was a suitable time to graciously depart the mansion in order to give others quarter and access to space that we had occupied since the first stragglers for breakfast had appeared. My suggestion received reluctant acquiescence: Clearly, we loved the Mansion experience and will return! [P.S. I was the one who kept insisting that the secret door locations not be given away to inquiring newcomers; after all, half the fun was their discovery!]
Wow! That’s a relaly neat answer!
We had a lovely morning at the Mansion on Tuesday. I heard many wonderful comments about the place, but the word that sums up the Mansion’s experience was whimsical.
Great Story in Citystream — http://www.citystream.com/2011/04/the-best-museum-you-never-heard-of-history-of-the-mansion-on-o.html
Lots of Fun.
This is AMAZING
How Cool.
We have enjoyed a delightful afternoon tea and treasure hunt!
Love it! genius and playful!
roses are red
violets are blue
we sure did love the mansion
and all that you do!
thanks!
Thanks everyone! We were awarded the 2011 Talk of the Town Excellence in Customer Satisfaction Winner for Hotels and Travel in DC!
Amazing Place! I want to come back with my family!
Love this place!
Everything worked out wonderfully today. Our guests got married not quite a year ago, this was our wedding present to them and they loved it. They also gained some weight, sadly so did we, but that usually happens when we visit.
The Bob Dylan guitar in the Garden Room is famously cool. But the bathroom with its own secret staircase and phone-booth shower is no less a marvel. And all this with the private dinner: well, it was the best stay in DC ever.
Absolutely Wonderful! Dinner and arrangements were perfect. Can’t wait to come back!
Great fun!
The Mansion has four floors. I saw a bathroom and a smoking cherub!
This place is Omazing.
Awesome way to spend Valentines Day!
Thank you for an enlightening experience on my 25th birthday!
Lennon Room Great!
“The O Street Mansion continues to grant us many good memories and reasons to be grateful. Thank you for creating this space for us.”
Lots of fun — food delicious — great atmosphere – a place to recommend. Thanks.
Simply amazing, transported into another world. so different from what it looks like from the outside.
We Love O! ☺
Thank you and your staff so much for helping to make our event a great success, and for the extra sweet treats!
Our guests had a very memorable evening.
Thanks again!
Everyone had such an amazing time and again, I can’t thank you enough for all your hard work on the event!
Thank you so much for taking such good care of us today. Everything was really wonderful and I think you will see me more often in the coming year.
this weekend I was watching this video of a guy talking about how the universe is all one mind. And he was saying once you become aware of this you can tap int to it. As an example, in his line of work he identifies people in other industries he would like to connect with. So on a regular basis he goes out to bars with the intention that these people are there. Over and over they show up, and strike up a conversation, and so the connection happens.
This reminded me of the mansion… one of these vital places where important connections happen.
Just a story about my birthday weekend.
January 30, 2011
I woke up on my birthday with a tear in my eye as I thought of how much I miss my Mom and Dad. I planned to go to the O St. Mansion by myself to have a birthday breakfast. My phone rang and it was my friend Jill who announced that she was taking me to the O St. Mansion for breakfast. Her call really made my spirits soar. I picked her up and we arrived exactly one minute before my ETA after finding a perfect parking space just a half block from the Mansion. I’m always lucky when it comes to finding a parking space.
As we entered the Mansion, H (the owner saw me and put out her arms asking…”Do I get a hug?”) I gave her a big hug and introduced her to my friend, Jill. I then told her it was my real birthday. She wished me a happy birthday and we were escorted to our table. We went to the breakfast chef and ordered our omelets. When we returned to our table, we were treated royally with coffee and constant attention.
Then the Maitre D came over to our table and extended an invitation from H to spend the rest of the day at the Mansion and to be treated to brunch compliments of H. I was so touched. Jill explained that we had to pick up her daughter at noon so we could not stay. When we were leaving, I thanked H for the invitation and she told me to take Jill home and come back by myself. She assured me that she would have me well taken care of for the rest of my birthday. I thanked her and we went off to pick up Christine and take her and her Mom home. I immediately returned to the Mansion. When I arrived, everyone said, “Welcome back, your new table is ready”.
I proceeded to take some nice filet mignon and asparagus and sip champagne. The staff came over to my table constantly to ask if I needed anything and they were so kind. One gal announced that H was sending me home with a whole cake in honor of my birthday. I was so surprised and happy. However, knowing H like I do, I really was not all that shocked. I feel a connection with H that I cannot explain. It happened the instant we first met. It is a fine thread with the tinsel strength of steel. When I go into the Mansion I feel like I’m getting a big hug. It’s like going home. I just feel happy there.
Here’s a little history…
She once offered to have my Mom as her guest at the Mansion so I could go on a trip to China with my Chinese sister. She is a most amazing and kind-hearted person. Shortly after that, I was planning to take my Mom to the Mansion for her birthday, which was going to be on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009. Sadly, Mom died on April 3rd and never got to go to enjoy the room full of cakes at the Mansion. When I went to tell H that we would not be making the birthday celebration, she asked what she could do for me to help me. I told her a sheet cake with the words to the Beatles’ song, “I will always love you” on it would be swell. H smiled and said she would take care of it and I could pick it up the day before her funeral. So, the time came and I went to pick up the cake. It was a humongous, beautiful Tiramisu cake. It was so heavy, I could not carry it and her staff had to put it in my car. It filled up the whole back of my Outback. It filled all the guests that day and added a bit of sweetness to that bittersweet day.
Back to yesterday…
So, I wandered around the Mansion and found a little group sitting in a room playing instruments and singing. I joined them and thoroughly enjoyed their music. I wandered back down to my table and another Maitre D asked if I had picked out my birthday present. I explained that I did not think I should get a present. After all, H treated me to brunch and was even giving me a gorgeous cake that looked like it should be displaying diamond engagement rings in Tiffany’s window on Fifth Ave. in New York. He told me that nothing trumped my choosing a birthday gift so I had better walk around again and choose something. So, I chose two small-mirrored plateaus that could be used in my table-scapes. By the time I was ready to depart it was after 4pm.
I stopped to see friends on my way home. My neighbor was calling me to remind me to come to her home at 6:30 pm. I spend nearly every evening with her family so it was not unusual for her to invite me in. When I got home it was 5:30pm. Rosanna called and said she would like to give me a manicure for my birthday. So, I gathered my things and went over. Her home was pristine and quiet and looked all tidied up for the night. Roberto put on one of my favorite songs and danced with me. Then he played Stevie Wonder singing “You Are The Sunshine of My Life”. I could just feel the love of my Dad, as he would have been playing that on the piano for me every time I came into the room. I did not think a thing of it as Rosanna did my nails and I told her about the fun I had the night before with my “grands” and then, about the day at the Mansion.
Thank you one and all for a superb birthday.
It’s probably been said before, but I found the Mansion to be a agical place, like falling through the rabbit hole. It’s also the best concert venue I’ve ever been to. I feel I’ve found D.C.’s best kept secret spot. I’m bringing all my favorite people!!
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Delightful first time here. We’ll recommend it to friends. Great food.
I was at the Mansion on O Christmas Day for a dinner with the East Carolina University football team. I just wanted to say what an amazing experience this was! I am one of the team managers and my other co-workers as well as myself absolutely loved this experience! We had never heard of The Mansion, nor been to anything like this before. We had to rush through the house in order to catch our next scheduled tour events with the team, but we wished we had a lot more time to tour this beautiful place! I just wanted to say thanks for having us there for the dinner and this was definately a great place to experience. I hope to go back in the future and have the chance to tour again. Thanks so much!
“Thank you so very much! Everything was wonderful! You will be highly recommended!”
This is one of the most AMAZING places I have been! I love the energy here!
High tea was AMAZING! Thank you for an unbelievable and unforgettable experience. Steve was a gracious and wonderful host!
Wonderful! Best experience ever
The program today was wonderful!
The Mansion is absolutely beautiful!
Everything was spectacular, and everyone was so impressed and excited about coming back to the hotel again because you can’t see it all in one day.
From all of us, I’d like to thank you for allowing us to experience the most wonderful day at the gorgeous O St. Mansion!
Dear Miss H and Mr. Ted,
Thank you for the mask and letting us stay at The Mansion.
From – the Majiks
P.S. I like your house
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Walls used to be a barrier, here even if you think you’ve stopped there’s always an open door.
Marvelous!
Awesome!
Having fun at the Mansion
The Mansion- Where everything is familiar-but always different
What a fantastic venue!
An Experience to be remembered. The extra-ordinary amongst the ordinary. Thanks
I am amazed here!
Love it! So much to look at!
Our first experience at the Mansion was interesting, unique, and enjoyable, so we were excited to bring a few friends to your New Year’s Eve party. However, the experience fell short of the charm that the Mansion can offer. The evening was not well choreographed, the music was unsuitable, and the champagne choice could have been a lot better. We are hoping these comments will improve a place we would like to revisit.
What an absolute extravaganza at the Big 0!!! From the moment we entered and throughout our wonderful stay we felt as though we tripped and fell down a rabbit hole. The entire staff created an environment of wonderment from which we danced and giggled our way up and down, in and out with a few skips and jumps. A most majikal special place. So happy we stumbled into the Big 0!!! thank you So much, ~danica & kevin
Best holiday card sent to The Mansion this year goes to The Hallidays, it is so so funny! Thanks Mark for reminding everyone not to take yourself too seriously. — Love, H & Ted
Thank you for maintaining a part of the real world! Please always stay this way. P.S. I loved the barefoot girl!
This place is wild. I’ve lived in DC since 1998 and never heard of this place. I can’t wait to bring people here!
Fabulous!! will be back each time a new visitor comes to town.
# of TV’s should be a treasure hunt question.
I heard GREAT stories from a co-worker who was there with her daughter yesterday.
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We stayed at the Mansion in Country as as surprise for my husbands 55th birthday – he turned 55 and was born in 1955 ! It was our first visit and we will never forget this one of a kind experience. From our entrance and tour with Hillary, to the helpful gentleman named “Ted” who pointed us to the wine cellar, the waiter who found me at the buffet table with my empty drink glass in hand asking if I needed another…it was delightful. We will return to the mansion as guests again. Thank you.
Awesome — One of the most stimulaitng experiences in D.C.!
As we get older our imagination is adultered with reality, The Mansion on “O” allows you to re-connect with the innocence of imagination
“Mirror, mirror on the wall. Which is the most secret passage way of them all? Behind the lion my favorite secret lies”
Thank you so much for the enjoyable afternoon with my girlfriends and daughter… What a treat and a place we will return to again!
Truly spectacular place!
This has been a truly remarkable experience the brunch was phenomenal. The atmosphere is divine and the service — superb!
I love this place. I could spend all day here.
Delicious! Thanks
Great Experience. The peach cobbler was FANTASTIC!!!!
what you should do is put the bunny in pretend water in one of the bathtubs so he doesn’t get wet. i would like to take a pretend bath too!
Love the creativity design and the experience. Thanks for opening your doors
I would love another chance to come here. It’s a once in a lifetime thing.
What an a-amazing place!! Thanks for being SO intricate with your detail!
After many visits to DC, the serendipitous discovery of The Mansion gives my affection for the Dupont Circle neighborhood a shining new dimension. It’s an unexpectedly spectacular place to stay — I shall return!!
A Reliable Source says Sam Moore’s 75th Birthday Celebration was a rollicking time! See who else was there.
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http://voices.washingtonpost.com/reliable-source/
What a delightful place! We enjoyed every moment of the 3 hours we were there. Will have to say that the John Lennon room was our favorite and was visited again and again in our hunt for treasures. A must see for natives and visitors to the DC “off the beaten path”.
‘O’ cats are spiritually adventurous and in extreme cases the enlightened begin to look alike.
Wanted to express my great appreciation for permitting my friend Kristin and I to take a Saturday afternoon peek at the mansion. We happened to be in the neighborhood, so of course I wanted her to catch a glimpse of the fascinating adventure that is the Mansion on O Street. I am certain we will be coming soon for brunch or another event.
Thank you. What a cool place I love the concept and it works. Cheers!
Thank you! Marvelous treasure Hunt!
Keep up the good work, H.H
Awesome concept
Lots of Fun! Thanks for opening this up to the public!
This place is the greatest house ever!
“I love the woodwork and all the built-in shelves in the nooks and crannies!”
This place is GREAT! I’m looking for Sherazode and find the FIXX reality!
Great Mansion. Amazing!! Good job. Keep it up!
The Mansion is the CENTER of the creative Universe for me!!
If you have not been there, you are missing out on one of the most awesome places on Earth….
When I got unpacked in the Safari Room, I checked the CD player and found Warren Zevon loaded and ready to rock. I knew I was back at the “O”, and all is well.
The cake and tea are really yummy. I also like the stuff being sold.
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“Thank you for inspiring me all of these years I have been around you!”
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Love it!
Great fun! extraordinary food and service!
We loved every bit of our time at The Mansion. The event you planned
was superb in every detail and our entire stay was fantastic. We
can’t wait to come back again. We look forward to having The Mansion
as a new part of our lives.
OMG we had SUCH a blast yesterday!
Here is a video from Jammin’
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Amazing!
I loved it, but a simple map, that doesn’t divulge the secrets, would be great! (tea and treasure hunt)
This internship gives me a lot something which I will never get at home. I think I did get some understanding about customer after one month.
Last week I went to Georgetown for shopping. I experienced a nice customer reward. People are the same. We all have feelings. If you treat someone well, they will make a lot things easier for you.
1. Competitions are everywhere. In certain scenario, people compete unconsciously. Otherwise, it is really easy to be out of business, or just hold back a lot.
2. Reality is tough. It is really lucky to have nice parents. Money and respect are not free. The other day I watched Ted moved these plates with us together in a SUIT. I think it is very impressive. I should be that kind of people who can dress well in a business meeting and sweat like a gorilla picking up the fruit on the tree.
3. I am not sure what I am going to do back home. But I will remember not to complain when other people complain about something. Because negative attitude pass through a person faster than positive attitude. And eventually make myself feel stupid and make my situation ugly.
4. USA is great. A lot of products are designed very good and specific to use. I love to go to the Home Depot.
5. I think I am going to make my children do something to earn for his or her pocket money in the future.
Staff are exquisitely helpful and pleasant, matching & mirroring the exquisite decor.
The moment my water gass emptied, a server appeared to replenish it – yet looking around I never saw anyone watching or hovering.
Just part of the magic & mystique of the Mansion on “O”
Apricot desserts to die for – said by a chocoholic.
Fabulous Birthday gift from friends! Thank you.
Fascinating!
The tea/desserts were wonderful!
Super! Wonderful! Fabulous Food!
Off the Chain
Beautiful Place, friendly staff. Thank you!
<3 it
In these internship days, the most important thing what I learn is that I have to try to solve the problems by myself.
Before the internship in Mansion, I admit that I have a degree of dependency on both life and work. I was accustomed to get help from other people but not by myself. However, during the internship here, the most biggest change of myself is that I learn to solve the problems by myself and become more and more confident. I really feel that I am growing up.
As I see it, I have learned how to give mature consideration to all aspects of a question and how to make things perfect by my own ideas.
Moreover, I realize that communication and carefulness are two of the most critical elements in hospitality industry by the daily work. I need to hold a good relationship with my managers and fellows to take a better teamwork to provide better service for the guests.. Also, the good communication with guests can help me to deliver my service directly, correctly and quickly. The more satisfaction guests get, the more happniess I get.
In other hand, carefulness is one of the most important decisive factor of quality of service. So I always remind myself that to try to do the services slowly and carefully in the work.
As an intership management trainee of Mansion, I need more observatioin and creativity. According to my observation of the operation of hotel rooms and F&B, I have to provide some fresh and actual perceptions. Everday we need to write the daily report, which includes pending, actioned, perceptions and so on. According to write the report everday, I have got a custom that to review what I did today, think about what else should I do next day and try to put forward the questions or ideas about the daily work daringly. It’s really a good process of studying and improving.
Although I met many kinds of difficulties in the work, I never give up and believe that these challenges will teach me something special. I try my best to adjust my states of mind to adapt to the jobs better. And it’s really thankful that I really got some helps and encourages from my managers and fellows.
In conclusion, the internship experience is impressive for me. It improves my personal ability of communication, observation and operation. It’s meaningful. And I believe that these outcomes will bring me a brighter career future.
Thank you all for such a wonderful, whimsical time! “my eyeball spins around inside my head!”
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Truly the most amazing place I’ve ever been!
Such Fun! It’s like walking through a fairy tale house!
” We really enjoyed our tea and the desserts. We appreciated the salty options. The staff was attentive. This was fun!”
Great tour, loved everything!
Our tour was great! The mansion is beautiful and we enjoyed it
What an incredible collection of memorabilia. And lunch was wonderful.
A TOUR OF THE WONDERFULLY WEIRD O ST. MUSEUM http://perspectives.charlesluck.com/2010/06/10/a-tour-of-the-wonderfully-weird-o-st-museum/
I’ve never seen anything like it.
What a wonderful evening! We have visited The Mansion four times each on a Monday. Last Monday was my birthday, so my choice for dinner was O Street. We all had such a wonderful dinner and my birthday was WONDERFUL! Thank you!
A truly wonderful stay at this unique mansion. Loved wondering every evening to see what new room or new decoration would catch my eye. I want to try each and every room. Now that sounds like a wonderful goal!
Thanks to you and everyone on your team who made the event great!
Congratulations to the Grand Prize Winners of the Alice in Wonderland Treasure Hunt & Tea! Jerry Mowery won a $100 gift card and Quinta Jackson won a one nights stay at The Mansion!
My first visit. Great Place. I’ll be back!
I loved the treasure part. It was so much fun. I hope I can do it next year too!
Thanks for helping to make our 2nd anniversary special!
AmAzing!!! Just left the mansion. It was a GREAT event! Great turn out everyone had a blast. Thanks SO much for putting this together!
What a fun place to stay. We had a great time exploring – I’m only sad we didn’t have more time — there are rooms we missed so I’m looking forward to going back.
Hey Everyone! We won a Talk of the Town Award for Customer Satisfaction – Thank you for your support and kind words we really appreciate it!!!!
Check it out!
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Super Fabuloso!
Every room is a treasure hunt.
Receiving your amazing emails just make me miss the Mansion even more! (sigh) Every now and then my 4 year old asks out of the blue, “when can we go to the mansion again?” Hope everything is great with you and your family!
We had a wonderful meal and a fabulous experience celebrating my daughter’s graduation from American University this past Sunday. Thank you for a truly unique experience!
I truly enjoyed my first experience and look forward to coming back soon
Best Mother’s Day brunch ever! We love coming to O mansion- feels like brunch at home with someone else doing the work.
We had a wonderful Mother’s Day! The food was good and the service great! Thanks!
Thank you. The phrase is simple and the words are few, but behind them lies a world of appreciation. Thank you for making my “fabulous 40″ birthday brunch at The Mansion such a memorable event for my friends and family. Special people like you make the world a better place.
We had a great time! Steve was awesome…he did a great job. Thanks for everything!
That was a lovely dinner last night; my guests and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Special thanks to Kathryn and Antoine who were both superb.
Many thanks for a wonderful visit. Especially the spontaneous meal from your chef as well as Hillary’s caring attendance to my requests. Just so much fun and so comfortable. I slept wonderfully well.
The Mansion was the perfect hotel for our reunion! You can’t help but have a great time here! We loved buying the stuff all around us; and the sensational brunch topped it all off. Thanks for making it a sensational reunion for us!!
I agree with another writer here, you must experience staying here before you die. And sooner, rather than later, since you’ll want to return annually. (Go on, live it up! )
Whimsical, delightful to the eye and spirit- and this is my second visit to The Mansion- the effect is equally charming-which is good because I brought friends!
I stayed in the log cabin room. I have been all over the world (Europe, Israel, etc.). This is by far the most unique, dynamic and opulent lodging experience I have ever had. Thank you.
The magic again enveloped me and never left. It is with me still. Thank you, thank you!
We loved the Lennon room and were so glad that it was one of our options, though truly? It wouldn’t have mattered then, and it won’t matter the next time, what rooms were/are available, because each is a unique adventure in itself, and that, too, is part of the magic. Thank you!
I don’t think I know of any other place where the answer to any request is always “Yes.” Not “Yes, but.” Just “Yes.” Every single person at the Mansion was kind and helpful and friendly…and effortless. Not studied. Not rehearsed. Just genuinely kind and wonderful.
I had the best time sitting ensconced by the window on the sofa in the room with all the chandeliers, listening to the music and reading my New Yorker, and then later taking a stroll to DuPont Circle to people-watch.
So, could i just come and live there for a while?
Thank you, again!
Thank you for your hospitality this past week. We really enjoyed staying at your mansion and look forward to coming back in the future. We must say this was the most unique BB we’ve ever stayed in.
We loved our visit & can’t wait to come back again.
Had a great time! Everything was done great! Your gal Hilary made it very easy…
Thank you so much for making our formal amazing! I can’t even tell you how many people came up to me telling me it was the best sorority function they’ve ever been to! Everyone loved the place, the food, the DJ, and the staff… The Mansion is an amazing place and I’m so happy to have found it. I will definitely be back many times!
The staff was all very helpful, professional, nice and excellently dressed! We had a great experience and will be recommending to others! Thanks!
All of you made Hannah’s Bat Mitzvah party wonderful – everything was perfect. The food, as usual, was excellent, but it is the little and big things you all do to make sure we have a special day that makes the Mansion such a wonderful place. We greatly appreciate all your efforts, your thoughtfulness, creativeness, care and hard work in making Hannah’s Bat Mitzvah party such a wonderful occasion.
It was a terrific brunch and the cake was fabulous! Thanks for singing Happy Birthday to Emily.
So much fun! Best Easter Brunch – ever!
I can’t thank you and everyone else at the Mansion enough for making our stay memorable and making us feel at home. We’re making plans to come back in the fall because we enjoyed it so much.
We had the best time at the Mansion and look forward to another visit.
Had a FABULOUS brunch yesterday!!! The brisket was GREAT!!!! I really liked the apple fruit salad too.
I had only one problem, not enough room in my stomach to try all the foods.
Our waiter was Seth. We have been here before but never have we had such a special time and it was due to Seth. He was warm, friendly & informative.
Seth is exceptional — we had outstanding service, he was a delight and we will be back.
We had a treasure hunt at our last Mansion event and it was a true highlight…..friends and family are still talking about it.
I celebrated my birthday with the Brain Teaser Treasure Hunt and Champagne…. THANK YOU! All of my friends and I had a fabulous time, what a unique experience.
Thank you so much for having us play at the mansion. We had such a wonderful time and appreciate that you do these concerts as a labor of love. It is such a rarity these days to play at such a welcoming venue.
Thank you for a once in a lifetime amazing experience! ♥
The food was fabulous, the setting was enchanting and your generosity was undeserved, but much appreciated. Thank you for your hospitality. My children were impressed that I knew such a great place!
I’ve decided the Mansion will be my “glass slipper”. I figure the man who gets it … me… and enjoys the mansion as I do — from the architectural details and treasures, to the added treasures of art, books, nick-knacks, guitars, luxurious and fun touches, surprises and stimulating yet relaxing style… in addition to the culinary experience will “fit” my glass slipper… So i will be coming down for many day trip and weekends from Rhode Island in the hunt!
We had such a great time! The dinner on Valentine’s day was amazing. My mouth is watering thinking about it
I thought the specialty cake you designed for Valentine’s Day was fantastic!
I love my B-day on Nov 17Th with the Madison violet!! I bought all there CD and will never forget them! I am there fan now!!!
On Christmas Eve, we had a grand time visiting your beautiful home and magical emporium with our family. Our two daughters and grandson had never been there, so I was rather apprehensive about their reactions…As you might well imagine, your unique establishment won them over. They thought your viands were delicious and amazingly abundant and, in addition, they thoroughly enjoyed exploring many of the enticing nooks and crannies of the Mansion.
I just took a second to explore your website and left the site with a big smile on my face and glow in my heart. I love reading about what you and Mansion have accomplished over the years and how it’s touched so many lives through your amazing vision and God-given gifts.
I will definitely plan to come down with my wife.
Happy Holidays H & Ted!!!! I will miss being with you @ the Mansion this Xmas! See you late January.
Amazing place. Can’t describe. It’s a feeling. Amazing grace.
Don’t change a thing! We will be back in a month!
The chocolate chip cookies are mind altering
A haven in Washington, D.C. something so un-dc. A pleasure for a brit living in the us. keep up the good work!
I had a great time at the silent auction last week it was beautiful, festive and felt great to give!
I came by with my mom today for razzle dazzle and just wanted to say, what a wonderful and magical place you have. I really loved walking through the home and it was such a delight for the senses. I only wish there were more places in the world such as this. When I got home, I went on your website again to find out more and just continued to be inspired. Thanks so much for being real and showing others how it’s done.
Everyone truly enjoyed the special tea. The Mansion speaks for itself – it is an amazing place. Already friends have booked a brunch or tea for a retirement party, since our event.
I want to thank you for the opportunity to enjoy brunch. I would never be able to explain the O Street Mansion to my family if I hadn’t, One of a kind doesn’t begin and/or do it justice. The Amnesia Room is my favorite. I get it!
I came by with my mom today for razzle dazzle and just wanted to say, what a wonderful and magical place you have. I really loved walking through the home and it was such a delight for the senses. I only wish there were more places in the world such as this. When I got home, I went on your website again to find out more and just continued to be inspired. Thanks so much for being real and showing others how it’s done.
Last Monday was a magical, enchanting day. I woke up knowing something special was going to happen. Since then I have been trying to describe my afternoon at The Mansion and the only other words I can come up with, which are not adequate, are warm and whimsical. Thank you for sharing your divine inspiration and showing us what was behind some of the hidden doors. Hope to return soon!
I attended your wonderful Cinco de Mayo event last night. Your place gorgeous, the dishes tasty and the staff wonderful. Please thank your staff for me – one was thoughtful to remember that I was a vegetarian and brought over the poppers when they were ready. (Thank you!)
Jim was asked to serve on the Board of Directors for the Community Health Accreditation Program and he attended his first Board meeting on Tuesday. The organization was having a dinner on Wednesday night to honor and say farewell to both a long time Board member and a long time staffer. It was to be held at The Mansion on O Street formerly, The O Street Mansion and before that H.H. Leonards…. the very place we got married! When he told them that, they told him to bring me.
Without telling me where it was, except for “some hotel” on O Street, he told me that I was invited and asked if I wanted to go. I said, sure, why not….I met him at his office at 5:45, we took a taxi over…I didn’t exactly hear the address he gave the driver, but when the taxi turned the corner onto the street and asked what address we were looking for again, Jim said, 2020…and the dawn struck!! “Hey,” I said, “isn’t that where we got MARRIED!” “Why YES,” he said, laughing his little trickster laugh.
It was very nice and exciting. We hadn’t been back at all since the wedding in 1983 and it was only one house then. Now it is five interconnecting houses and very interesting to explore. They had a fabulous bar and both of the young women make excellent and very large cosmos…I know because I had two! Then, after we were all seated but before we ate dinner, H. H. herself talked a little about the place and asked if there were any questions. I told her we had gotten married there almost 25 years ago! And she gave us a coupon for a complimentary champagne Sunday brunch for two….I think we’ll use it on May 27, which is the Sunday before our anniverary on the 29th. And maybe we’ll have a party back there for our 25th anniversary next year. It’s certainly a beautiful and fun place and the food is fabulous!