Chaptico, Maryland

A Venue With a Story

Set on the shores of the Wicomico River in Southern Maryland, Lower Notley Hall Farm is a place where history breathes through every timber and every view. It's 50 miles from Washington, DC — yet a world away.

Where We Are

Southern Maryland's Hidden Gem

Tucked away in Chaptico, MD, our estate borders the tidal Wicomico River — offering panoramic water views that transform with every season. We're surrounded by rolling farmland and a thriving Amish community that has kept the pace of life gentle and unhurried.

The property sits at the end of a private lane, giving your guests a true sense of arrival — the moment the trees part and the manor comes into view is one our couples remember forever.

50 miSouth of Washington, DC

150Guests accommodated

5 acresOf private waterfront grounds

Aerial view of the manor house, reception barn, and Wicomico River

400 Years of History

From Native Lands to Family Legacy

Long before European settlement, the land along the Wicomico was home to the Piscataway people. In the 17th century it passed to Thomas Notley, one of Maryland's early colonial governors, whose name it still bears today.

The manor itself became the boyhood home of Robert E. T. Pogue, whose family shaped much of the surrounding community. Today, Jack and Cindy carry that legacy forward — welcoming families and couples to celebrate life's most meaningful moments on land that has been cherished for centuries.

The historic manor house on Lower Notley Hall Farm

Our Crest

Symbols of the Farm's Soul

Laurel wreath — peace, serenity, and the triumph of love.
Dagger — the courage to protect heritage and the bonds of family.
Dragonfly — a symbol of transformation, adaptability, and deep family loyalty, drawn from the farm's natural wetland habitat.

Together they embody Lower Notley Hall Farm: a place that honors the past while welcoming the future.

The Spaces

Four Distinct Vistas

The Manor House

A stately historic home that serves as your private retreat. Bridal suites, a groom's lounge, and gathering rooms are yours for the weekend. Modern amenities, period character.

The Reception Barn

Soaring timber ceilings, warm Edison lighting, and room for up to 150 guests create an atmosphere that's simultaneously rustic and refined. The dance floor awaits.

The Wicomico Waterfront

Your ceremony backdrop: the broad, shimmering Wicomico River. Exchange vows at the water's edge as the tide moves gently beneath a sky full of possibilities.