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Outdoor Dining & BBQ Grill Areas

An expansive apartment courtyard at dusk featuring a central bar pavilion under strings of glowing cafe lights, surrounded by modern wicker lounge chairs, fire bowls, and dining tables, with luxury residential buildings in the background.

Expansive residential green spaces can be hard to find in Washington D.C. Aerie redefines that expectation with a massive, winding courtyard that was integrated as part of the landmark renovation of the historic Wardman Park property.

Rather than a single open plaza, the layout is thoughtfully sculpted into a series of distinct "outdoor rooms". Carved out by lush landscaping and winding pathways, the courtyard offers multiple places and spaces for al-fresco enjoyment:

  • The Central Social Hub: Sheltered under a modern canopy and strung with warm cafe lights, you'll find a huge outdoor pavillion with a sleek wrap-around bar, built-in TVs, and modern fire bowls. With surrounding grill stations just steps away, it's perfect for hosting a large group or enjoying a lively evening under the stars.

  • Distinct Grilling Zones: Multiple, uniquely designed BBQ stations are integrated seamlessly into the landscape. One zone offers a striking, curved mosaic-tile island equipped with dual premium stainless grills and a circular hibachi-style cooktop, while another area blends into the greenery with a polished grey granite setup.

  • Intimate Retreats: If you’re looking for a quieter vibe, the pathways lead to secluded pockets of gravel and lawn. You can enjoy a quiet dinner at a shaded four-person table, unwind in high-backed privacy lounge chairs by a personal fire pit, or escape to the dedicated hammock grove.

Resort-Style Relaxation, Right at Home

From high-energy weekend gatherings by the pool to quiet, leafy retreats, Aerie’s courtyard offers an incredible variety of spaces to cook, dine, and relax without ever leaving home.

An outdoor courtyard space featuring a stainless-steel BBQ grill station alongside a gravel seating area with a dining table, chairs, and a metal pergola, bordered by mulched garden beds and a modern high-rise.