Walker's Overlook - Walkersville, Maryland

Steven K.

Walker's Overlook stole my heart from the moment I arrived to film a wedding there. The extensive fields and nature formed a breathtaking backdrop, setting the scene for an unforgettable wedding celebration. The rustic charm of the building added warmth and character to every shot, infusing the day with a sense of timeless romance. From capturing intimate moments in the open fields to the grandeur of the mountains in the distance, every angle at Walker's Overlook was a photographer's dream. I highly recommend this venue to couples seeking a unique and beautiful setting for their wedding day.

Lauren M.

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We had our wedding at Walker's Overlook, and I can’t recommend it highly enough! From the very beginning, the team at Walker's Overlook was incredibly easy to work with. They were prompt in responding to all of our requests and made the planning process smooth and stress-free.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning. The picturesque grounds provided the perfect backdrop for our special day, and so many of our guests complimented us on the choice of venue. They couldn’t stop raving about the beautiful setting and how everything seemed to come together perfectly.

If you're looking for a beautiful, hassle-free wedding venue with a team that genuinely cares about making your day special, Walker's Overlook is the place to go. Thank you for making our wedding day unforgettable!

Shannon F.

After 10 incredible years together, Walker’s Overlook was the perfect setting for my husband and I to finally say “I do”! We researched dozens of wedding venues and ultimately we only needed to tour Walker’s Overlook. I knew as soon as we set foot on the property that it was going to be our wedding venue! We had a few criteria for our venue that we were not willing to compromise on and Walker’s checked off every item on our list! We wanted an outdoor ceremony and reception held in one location with seating and parking for 250 people, to bring our own liquor for the bars, to have two catering companies to serve both Indian and American cuisine, plenty of time to get ready, a cocktail hour plus a 5 hour reception, the venue couldn’t be too far from our home and family in Baltimore, an included rain backup plan was a must, tables, chairs, and tent plus setup were strongly preferred, and we wanted a place with natural beauty and character. Walker’s Overlook also set the bar high by including a day of coordinator who was available to us for nearly two years as we planned the ultimate wedding and party!

Our assigned wedding coordinator, Holly McKenrick, came highly recommended to us by two friends who were married at Walker’s Overlook in 2017. While she was incredibly busy doing the work of atleast two people as she coordinated two years worth of weddings in 2021, she always answered my questions! She was available by text, call, and email, and would always let me know when she was available if I needed more than a quick response. She helped me make sure we had all the crucial details finalized well in advance of our wedding. That being said, everything can’t be perfect, and she helped resolve a significant issue with our linens the day of the wedding. One of our caterers arrived to the venue very late with the linens and didn’t bring all of the linens in our contract. Holly handled all of these issues without me even knowing! She went to their sister property Dulaney’s Overlook and grabbed linens for the sweetheart and cake tables and literally saved the day and the look of our reception! She also brought in additional staff to get the reception tables set quickly since the linens arrived so late. I am so grateful to her and her team for doing this- she
really went above and beyond as our day of coordinator! Even when we were running a bit behind she was positive and collected, which was exactly what we needed. She also made sure to run through a ceremony rehearsal with us at the property the night before the wedding. This rehearsal really helped things go smoothly and helped us feel comfortable and look prepared during our big day. I cannot say enough good things about Holly and her team!

We received so many compliments on the gorgeous scenery of Walker’s Overlook, and many people asked where the venue was when they saw pictures- they couldn’t believe it was in Maryland! When we signed the contract in November of 2019, the value of Walker’s Overlook could not be matched by any other wedding venue in the DMV area. I looked for months and never found an equal competitor that met all of our needs. During our tour, our guide Juanita assured us that Walker’s wouldn’t hold another event the same day as our wedding, and the typical contract included 12 hours of access to the entire venue. The focus was entirely on our wedding that day, and we really appreciated that! Walker’s Overlook really was a fantastic setting for the best day of our lives, and we thoroughly enjoyed our wedding and time there! Thank you so much to the Owners for hosting us and to Holly and her team for ensuring that we had the wedding of our dreams after 2 years of planning! We are so thankful for your work and hospitality and the memories we will enjoy for the rest of our lives!

Love, Shannon and Tincen

All Photography Credit goes to Brittany Dunbar Photography

Meghan M.

Our wedding at Walker's Overlook was absolutely perfect! The venue is beautiful both inside and outside! It is up-kept and maintained to the highest standards and we received so many compliments on the perfectness of the day. From the ceremony sight to the tent for the reception, it was awe striking and the picture perfect! It was worth every penny we spent. We had about 165 guests, which was a great amount to have a big dance floor, bar, photobooth, and buffet in the tent. Would definitely recommend requesting Holly for your day of coordinator, our original coordinator did not respond very well and ended up having a family emergency the week of our wedding. Holly stepped in and BLEW it out of the water. In one 3 hour phone call she learned every detail of our wedding (even more than our original coordinator) and made the day absolutely perfect. Thank you Walker's Overlook for making our wedding perfect!! 100% would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone!

Joseph J.

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It is the best place to have a wedding.
The staff were friendly and warm.
It is a place to recommend.
One drawback is that there are only a few toilets.

Kristen B.

Walker’s Overlook is a beautiful venue with great staff. It comes with a coordinator as well. I had my dream wedding there. My family loved the venue so much that my brother decided to get married there as well. 10/10 recommend!

Susan N.

We have had the unique experience to have held all 5 of our daughters’ weddings at the overlooks (1 @ Dulaney and 4 @ Walkers) over the last 10 years. We loved the venue and owner so much that we continued to host all 5 weddings with them. This weekend we married off the last daughter and it was perfect. Communication with Mark has always been timely, kind and helpful. The venue itself is amazing - from the spacious brides area that actually overlooks the grounds to the beautiful ceremony set up, huge tent, house that we were able to have a cocktail food spread, and the list could go on. The fact that we chose these venues to hold each of our 5 daughter’s weddings I think speaks for itself. Thank you Mark, for all you did on your end to ensure 5 magical weddings.

Angie K.

Our daughter and now bonus son's wedding was at Walker's Overlook this past Memorial Day. Both Mark, the owner and our coordinator, Julie were wonderful to work with. The setting is gorgeous, the owners and staff lovingly maintain the property. One of the best things I found about Walkers and Dulanys (their sister venue) was if you need help, they are there, if you are more of a DIY'er they let you go. I found searching for venues a bit difficult in the beginning because most venues had stringent rules not only about the venue but timing and vendors you could or could not use. We couldn't have asked for a better day, we even had a 5 minute shower during the dinner blessing that produced a double rainbow! Highly recommend!