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The Santa Fe River Ranch is the North Central Florida venue that best combines originality and adaptability. This breathtakingly beautiful natural setting spans over 2,200 acres and is situated along the Santa Fe River. It boasts picturesque views in a tranquil environment. In addition to that, it is a working cattle operation that has over 400 cattle in its herd. The Santa Fe River Ranch is committed to being responsible stewards of the land, and as part of this effort, the ranch voluntarily participates in Best Management Practices (BMP), which aim to preserve and improve the surrounding environment. The Florida Department of Agriculture and the Florida Farm Bureau Federation have just recently presented an award to the ranch in recognition of its commitment to practicing environmentally responsible stewardship. We would like to express our gratitude for your interest in Santa Fe River Ranch. SFRR is the outdoor venue in north central Florida that is both the most unique and the most versatile. It provides a number of breathtaking ceremony locations, both covered and uncovered, so that you have a wide range of options to choose from. Setting Santa Fe River Ranch apart from the rest is our beautiful reception area that features flowing drapes, a large chandelier, a balcony and spiral staircases, and, most importantly, air conditioning and heat. In addition, our vintage bridal lodge will be at your disposal throughout the entirety of your wedding day. We coordinate and facilitate the entire day of your wedding so that you can rest assured that everything is being taken care of. When you book with Santa Fe River Ranch, you'll get access to another one of our distinctive features: we only host one wedding per week. Giving you extra access to the facility should you need it. You will also have access to the ranch throughout the entire day on Sunday, allowing you to return there and gather your personal belongings without having to rush to do so the night of the event or wedding you are attending. Because of this, the experience will be much more relaxing for you.

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Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park sits on the banks of the Suwannee River in White Springs, Florida, honoring the legacy of American composer Stephen Foster, who wrote "Old Folks at Home." The grounds feature azalea-lined lawns shaded by ancient oaks, a 97-bell carillon tower that plays throughout the day, a museum with exhibits on Foster's most celebrated songs, and a craft square where artisans demonstrate quilting, weaving, blacksmithing, and jewelry making. The park offers several rentable facilities for private gatherings, including an auditorium, Nelly Bly's Kitchen, a 10-table picnic pavilion with pine ceilings conveniently sited near the river gazebo and vacation cabins, and the riverside gazebo itself — all well suited to weddings, receptions, reunions, and celebrations. Two-bedroom riverside cabins with screened porches and a full-service catering kitchen round out the on-site amenities. Year-round programming — from the Florida Folk Festival each Memorial Day weekend to an annual quilt show, old-time music weekends, and a holiday light display — reflects the park's deep roots in Florida folk culture and the performing arts.