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  Bar T Mountainside

  2914 Roderick Rd, Frederick, MD 21704, USA

  • Spaces for 175 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Mountainside Events is a private event venue set on 115 acres of farmland and forest in Urbana, Maryland, minutes from I-270 in Frederick County. The property's mix of wooded landscape and open grounds provides a natural retreat backdrop for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate events, and custom celebrations. The venue offers three distinct event spaces — a rustic barn, an enclosed 40-by-60-foot event tent, and a newly constructed event building — that can be booked individually or in combination for groups of up to 175 guests. A 20-by-40-foot auxiliary tent, along with tables and chairs, is included with all rentals. Mountainside operates as a non-exclusive venue, giving couples and planners the freedom to bring their preferred vendors. Every booking includes event host assistance for planning and coordination and up to six hours of private rented space with access to shared grounds. Optional add-ons include zip lining, a climbing wall, archery, team building programs on high and low ropes courses, and a gourmet s'mores bar — amenities that set Mountainside apart for celebrations where guests want an active, outdoor experience alongside the event itself.

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  American Visionary Art Museum

  800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA

  • Spaces for 50-450 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is America's official national museum, education center, and repository for self-taught and intuitive artistry, located at 800 Key Highway in Baltimore's Inner Harbor neighborhood. The museum occupies three historic buildings filled with original visionary artwork, and its exhibitions weave together art, science, philosophy, humor, and social justice in ways that make AVAM a singular backdrop for private events. For celebrations, AVAM offers three distinct rental spaces across the museum campus. The Jim Rouse Visionary Center is a three-floor venue accommodating up to 400 guests for seated dinners, with its first-floor Visionary Village ideal for cocktail hours among kinetic sculptures and its third-floor banquet room featuring beamed ceilings, skylights, and a staging area with screen and projector. The Sculpture Barn and Garden is a dramatic indoor/outdoor space available late March through Thanksgiving, seating up to 130 guests or hosting up to 250 for standing receptions, with a checkerboard dance floor, stage lighting, and a Wildflower Garden with a Meditation Chapel. The Museum Café, situated on the top floor of the main building, offers an intimate setting for up to 50 seated guests or 110 standing, with an outdoor terrace overlooking Federal Hill Park. All rentals include tables and chairs, a venue manager, museum security, and access to designated exhibits for guests. Catering is provided through AVAM's approved list of fully licensed Baltimore-area caterers.

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  Spirit Cruises Baltimore

  561 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

  • Spaces for 200-450 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Boats
  • 2 Waterfront

  City Cruises Baltimore brings private events onto the water, operating from Baltimore's Inner Harbor at 561 Light Street. Two vessels in the fleet give planners a range of group sizes: the Spirit of Baltimore, which holds up to 450 guests, and the Majesty, which accommodates up to 200. The Spirit of Baltimore spans two spacious indoor decks and a rooftop deck with panoramic harbor views. The vessel has been renovated with an enhanced dance floor, bar space, and a Harmon-designed A/V system. The Majesty is a three-level private yacht featuring an atrium vaulted ceiling that connects the first and second dining decks. Its Harborview Deck offers a double bar and built-in dance floor, the Esplanade Deck provides elevated harbor views with ample seating, and the Skydeck features plush lounge seating and bistro tables. Both vessels offer climate-controlled interiors alongside open-air outdoor decks. All-inclusive packages can be tailored to the event, with chef-prepared menus, full bar service, and entertainment options. Complimentary event coordinators are available for groups of 20 or more.

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  1840s Plaza

  29 S Front St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

  • Spaces for 110-330 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Hotel
  • 5 Total Spaces

  1840s Plaza is a historic event venue and boutique hotel set in Baltimore's Jonestown neighborhood, just steps from the Inner Harbor and Harbor East. The property centers on the four-story Fava Building — a Baltimore City landmark whose iconic red cast iron façade was one of twelve to survive the great Baltimore fire of 1904, later restored as home to the Baltimore City Life Museum. Today it hosts weddings, galas, mitzvahs, memorial celebrations, and corporate events across four distinct indoor and outdoor spaces. The fourth-floor Ballroom spans over 5,000 square feet, seating up to 230 guests beneath crystal chandeliers with panoramic views of the Inner Harbor. The second-floor City Lites carries original murals and exhibits from the venue's museum era, dressed in art deco style. The first-floor Cabaret brings Latin-inspired décor suited to a livelier atmosphere. Two private red brick garden courtyards — one adjoining the Fava Building, one surrounding the adjacent 1840s Carrollton Inn — offer outdoor ceremony and cocktail settings framed by boxwood hedges and bistro lighting. The 1840s Carrollton Inn, a 13-room boutique hotel comprised of interconnected row homes dating to the early 19th century, provides on-site accommodations for wedding parties and overnight guests.

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  Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park

  1417 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA

  • Spaces for 40-900 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Museums
  • 5 Total Spaces

  The Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park is a national heritage site and event venue situated along the waterfront in historic Fells Point, Baltimore. Operated by the Living Classrooms Foundation, the campus occupies one of the city's oldest waterfront industrial buildings — a restored Sugar/Coffee House whose exposed brick walls and industrial wood beams anchor the character of every event held here. The site honors the legacy of Frederick Douglass and Isaac Myers, who founded the first African American-owned shipyard on this very stretch of harbor in 1868. Five distinct spaces accommodate gatherings of nearly any size, from intimate dinners to large outdoor celebrations. The Founders Room seats up to 200 and opens to the adjoining Bearman Gallery, while the open-air Promenade and Courtyard can welcome as many as 900 guests for a reception at the water's edge. Cardin Pier extends over the harbor, where working vessels including the tall ship Lady Maryland occasionally dock alongside an event in progress. Catering is provided by an exclusive roster of approved vendors, and all events benefit from four hours of setup time and two hours of breakdown included in the rental. The park's events team, led by Director of Events Natalie Halpern, coordinates private bookings for weddings, corporate gatherings, and special celebrations throughout the year.

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  Chase Court

  1112 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

  • Spaces for 125-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Landmark
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Chase Court occupies a 19th-century Gothic Revival parish house at 1112 Saint Paul Street in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood, constructed in 1879 as a parish house for Christ Episcopal Church. The stone building's leaded-glass windows, soaring ceilings, and intricate historic woodwork set the stage for weddings that range from intimate elopements to receptions of up to 150 guests. The venue's two distinct spaces serve as ceremony and reception settings for the same event. The Great Hall — a church-like interior with original iron chandeliers, hardwood floors, and gothic architectural details — accommodates up to 125 guests for seated dinners or 150 for cocktail-style receptions. The adjacent Ceremony Garden, a private wooded space with a pond, pergola, and permanent twinkle lighting, offers an outdoor option that feels miles from the city while sitting squarely in its heart. Chase Court hosts weddings of all sizes and styles, including LGBTQ+ celebrations, handfastings, and themed events. Owner David Egan brings more than 23 years and over 900 weddings of experience to each event, and every celebration receives exclusive use of the property from start to finish.

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  Creek's Edge Winery

  41255 Annas Ln, Lovettsville, VA 20180, USA

  • Spaces for 40-200 Guests
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 4 Vineyards
  • 7 Total Spaces

  Set on 33 acres of Loudoun County wine country in Lovettsville, Virginia, Creek's Edge Winery pairs handcrafted red and white wines made on site with a modern-rustic setting built for celebrations. The vines were first planted in 2009, and the Tasting Room opened in 2014; the property today features soaring timber beams, a stone fireplace, a spiral staircase, and sweeping vineyard views. The winery hosts weddings and private events for up to 200 guests across several distinct spaces, from the intimate Bridal Loft overlooking the tasting room to the Covered Pavilion with its raised stage for ceremonies and live entertainment, and offers a full-property buyout that closes the winery to the public for exclusive use. A 12-hour rental includes tables, chairs, linens, glassware, and bar service with no minimum wine purchase, plus dedicated getting-ready spaces for the wedding party. Beyond weddings, Creek's Edge welcomes guests for seasonal celebrations and music nights, pairs a seasonal food menu with its wines, and offers a Wine Club for regulars. The winery is family- and dog-friendly, with pets welcome in its outdoor areas, and was named a 2026 "Best of Loudoun" award winner.

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  Irvine Nature Center

  11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117, USA

  • Spaces for 110-300 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Theater
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Irvine Nature Center is a nonprofit environmental education campus and event venue set on 211 acres of forests, meadows, and wetlands in the Caves Valley area of Owings Mills, Maryland. The property sits within a historic rural landscape and has established itself as one of the Baltimore region's premier destinations for eco-conscious celebrations. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Environmental Education Building anchors the campus and includes exhibit spaces home to live animal ambassadors. For events, Irvine offers three distinct outdoor ceremony sites — the meadow, the outdoor amphitheater, and Wedding Point — alongside an all-weather reception tent that accommodates up to 175 guests. The Fern Rooms provide flexible indoor meeting and event space for groups up to 110. Rental fees directly support Irvine's conservation and environmental education mission. The center welcomes weddings, mitzvah celebrations, corporate gatherings, and private parties. All vendors and rental practices are aligned with the center's environmental mission, and outdoor events are available April 1 through November 15.

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  The Waterfront Historic Kent Manor Inn

  500 Kent Manor Dr, Stevensville, MD 21666, USA

  • Spaces for 10-300 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 5 Resorts
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Kent Island Resort sits on 220 acres of Maryland Eastern Shore farmland, anchored by a restored manor house dating to the 1820s. The property offers nearly two miles of waterfront access along Thompson Creek, combining nearly two centuries of history with contemporary resort amenities. Five distinct event venues accommodate gatherings from 8 to 300 guests. The Farmstead, a barn-style space with exposed timber and soaring ceilings, and The Pavilion, a clear-sided structure set within a woodland clearing, each host up to 300 guests for ceremonies, receptions, and celebrations of all kinds. The Garden House seats up to 75 guests in a columned pavilion-style space overlooking the waterway and formal gardens. Smaller corporate and private gatherings are served by the Chicken Coop meeting room and the intimate Pennyworth dining space inside the Manor House. On-site catering draws from local Chesapeake Bay seafood and regional ingredients, served through the 18TWENTY Bar and Restaurant. The resort also provides event coordination, 24 guest rooms in the historic Manor House, and recreational amenities across the waterfront grounds.

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  Weatherly Farm

  14145 Banks Odee Rd, Newburg, MD 20664, USA

  • Spaces for 250-500 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Weatherly Farm offers event spaces for your next celebration in Newburg, Maryland.

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  Stone Manor Boutique Inn

  13193 Mountain Rd, Lovettsville, VA 20180, USA

  • Spaces for 85-200 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Event Space
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Stone Manor Boutique Inn is a destination wedding venue and luxury bed & breakfast set in the foothills of western Loudoun County in Lovettsville, Virginia. Housed in a restored historic manor home, the property pairs mountain views with six individually named guest suites — the Manor, Peacock, Turret, Silver Maple, Blue Delft, and East Wing suites — for couples and guests staying on-site before or after an event. The grounds offer several distinct settings for weddings and private celebrations. Woodland Glen, a wooded outdoor site, hosts ceremonies for up to 200 guests, while the light-filled Solarium seats 85 for indoor receptions with room for a dance floor. The Tent Pavilion, a 64-by-64-foot sailcloth tent with black iron chandeliers and turf flooring, accommodates up to 200 guests and includes a dance floor, and the Butterfly Gardens provide an intimate setting for small ceremonies, cocktail hours, or rehearsal dinners. Stone Manor's wedding packages range from full-weekend exclusive buyouts with two nights of lodging to single-day and elopement options, each including day-of coordinator services.

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  Crown Rose Estates

  1902 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, MD 21758, USA

  • Spaces for 200-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 space at this venue

  Crown Rose Estate Distillery is a 76-acre historic estate in Knoxville, Maryland, combining working distillery operations with a full-service wedding and private event venue. Set on rolling farmland with meadows, an English rose garden, a pond, and a paddock, the property offers a pastoral backdrop well suited to ceremonies and celebrations. The centerpiece event space is a classic barn that seats up to 200 guests for receptions and dinners. Couples who want a dance floor alongside up to 160 seated guests can keep it within the barn; larger parties above 160 can add a tent to extend the footprint. A typical booking runs 10 hours — enough time for setup, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception — and couples choose their own start and end times within that window. Crown Rose Estate holds an award-winning designation from the Professional Management Association (PMA) and is also available as a film location. The estate produces its own field-to-glass whiskey on-site, and distillery tours and tastings are available for guests who want to incorporate that experience into their event day.

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  Breaux Vineyards

  36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132, USA

  • Spaces for 12-400 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Bar
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Breaux Vineyards is a family-owned winery and event estate in Purcellville, Virginia, set between the foothills of the Blue Ridge and Short Hill Mountains. The 404-acre property includes 104 acres of vineyard, first planted in 1985 and opened to the public by the Breaux family in April 1997. The estate's events pavilion centers on The Acadia, a room for up to 150 guests with crystal chandeliers, a large fireplace, and panoramic vineyard views, complete with a catering kitchen and bridal suite. Beneath it, The Cork & Key offers an underground cellar space with its own fireplace and built-in bar. Outdoors, the estate's terraces overlook the vines and can host tented ceremonies and receptions for as many as 400 guests, while smaller gatherings can be arranged on the tasting room's patio or garden pergolas. From intimate private tastings to large-scale corporate gatherings, Breaux Vineyards' events team works with hosts to select the site and services suited to each occasion.

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  Harbour Lights at St. Michaels Harbour Inn

  101 N Harbor Rd, St Michaels, MD 21663, USA

  • Spaces for 30-80 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Harbour Lights at St. Michaels Harbour Inn sits on the historic waterfront of St. Michaels, Maryland, at the edge of the Miles River and the Chesapeake Bay. The property brings together 52 guest rooms and suites, a 52-slip marina, a full-service spa, and waterfront dining at Harrison's Harbour Lights — all within one of the Eastern Shore's most recognized resort destinations. The venue's signature event space, Harbour Lights, occupies the second floor of the waterfront dining room and seats up to 75 guests with panoramic views of the historic St. Michaels harbor. Adjacent to it, the River Deck provides an intimate outdoor setting for ceremonies or cocktail receptions for up to 30 guests. For corporate gatherings, a dedicated on-site meeting room is equipped with Wi-Fi and A/V equipment. The inn accommodates weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and private parties, with overnight lodging available for event guests throughout the property.

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  Selina II Sailing Charters, Inc

  101 N Harbor Rd, St Michaels, MD 21663, USA

  • Spaces for 13 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Boats
  • 2 Waterfront

  St. Michaels Sailing Charters offers private sailing experiences on the Chesapeake Bay from Harbour Inn & Marina in St. Michaels, Maryland. The company operates two vessels: Lady Patty, a beautifully restored 1935 wooden ketch originally built in Solomons Island that once raced offshore, and Epiphany, a modern 44-foot Leopard catamaran — each accommodating up to 13 guests. Both vessels host a range of celebrations, including intimate wedding ceremonies and elopements, bachelorette and bachelor parties, proposal cruises, and private charters. The nautical wedding packages include officiant services, a private sailing ceremony along the Miles River, and complimentary champagne. Epiphany also accommodates dockside ceremonies for larger wedding parties of up to 50 guests. Captains GM and Laura Bell are Coast Guard-licensed and bring extensive offshore sailing experience, having sailed the Chesapeake Bay, the East Coast, the Bahamas, and beyond. The company runs seven days a week from mid-April into November.

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  Richland Golf Club

  50 Glenbrook Dr, Middletown, MD 21769, USA

  • Spaces for 36-200 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Richland Golf Club is a 174-acre golf and event property set in Middletown Valley, Maryland, about 10 minutes from Frederick and 35 minutes from the Washington, D.C. Beltway. The Rick Jacobson-designed, par-72 championship course provides a scenic backdrop of rolling countryside and the Catoctin Mountain Range. The Vistas is the club's dedicated event venue, housed in a French country-style clubhouse. The main ballroom seats 162 guests for plated or buffet dinners and features a built-in dance floor, chandeliers, crown molding, and glass doors that open toward pond and mountain views. An adjacent Fireplace Room seats up to 36 and works well for rehearsal dinners or breakout gatherings. Outdoor ceremonies take place under a pergola overlooking the course, with a covered patio for cocktail receptions nearby. Every event includes professional coordination, custom linens, chef-curated menus prepared in the on-site commercial kitchen, and full day-of management. The property accommodates weddings, corporate outings, galas, and private celebrations of all kinds.

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• Sheraton Reston Hotel

  11810 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191, USA

  • Spaces for 12-550 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 17 Hotels
  • 17 Total Spaces

  Sheraton Reston Hotel is a recently renovated hotel in Reston, Virginia, near Reston National Golf Course, Reston Town Center's shops and restaurants, and the historic sites of nearby Washington, D.C. The hotel offers roughly 18,000 square feet of refreshed, modern event space suited to conferences, meetings, and multi-cultural weddings alike, anchored by a Grand Ballroom that combines two adjoining ballrooms for larger gatherings and complemented by a set of smaller meeting rooms and junior ballrooms for more intimate events. A newly added Courtyard extends the event space outdoors, offering a setting for cocktail hours and social gatherings. Guest rooms throughout the hotel have been redesigned with a clean, contemporary look, including remodeled bathrooms with stand-up showers, Sheraton Signature Beds, and 55-inch smart TVs, giving out-of-town guests a comfortable place to stay before and after a celebration. The hotel also includes a 1,800-square-foot fitness center, a Club Lounge, and the Provisions Kitchen and Cocktails outlet, which serves coffee in the morning and food and drinks in the evening.

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• Kentlands Mansion

  320 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA

  • Spaces for 110-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Historic Spaces
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Kentlands Mansion is a historic early 1900s brick estate owned by the City of Gaithersburg, offering a refined setting for weddings, receptions, mitzvahs, corporate events, and social gatherings in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. The mansion's interiors reflect the grandeur of its era — 22-foot ceilings, dark wood paneling, polished hardwood floors, and crystal chandeliers set the tone across four rentable rooms on the first floor: the Yellow Room, the Helz Music Room, a formal dining room, and a parlor with the building's original fireplace. Together, these spaces accommodate up to 110 guests for a seated dinner or 150 for a cocktail reception. Two additional rooms on the second floor are well-suited for smaller social and business functions. Outdoors, couples may exchange vows on the manicured front lawn or in the intimate flagstone side garden with its central fountain, and the canopied porch connecting the Yellow Room to the grounds offers a flexible indoor-outdoor transition. Rental includes tables, chairs, two dressing rooms for the wedding party, and use of a catering kitchen. Kentlands Mansion maintains an open-catering policy — clients may bring any licensed, insured caterer of their choice. Complimentary parking and wheelchair accessibility round out the amenities.

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• The Golf Club at South River

  3451 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037, USA

  • Spaces for 100-150 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Event Space
  • 3 Country Clubs

  The Golf Club at South River is a private country club in Edgewater, Maryland, situated minutes from downtown Annapolis, with a scenic backdrop of a tranquil pond, walking bridge, and championship golf grounds. The club has served as a celebrated event venue for over ten years, welcoming weddings, corporate gatherings, milestone celebrations, and private parties. Four event spaces accommodate groups ranging from 50 to 120 guests: The Great Room, a dining room anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, built-in bar, balcony, and full A/V setup; The Pavilion, an open-air peaked-roof structure with bistro lighting overlooking the pond; The Patio, an outdoor gathering space with the same pond views and enclosable side panels; and The Bistro, a warm interior room suited for cocktail receptions. In-house catering is led by a certified executive chef and encompasses plated dinners, buffets, and culinary stations alongside butler-passed hors d'oeuvres and signature cocktail service. Rentals include an on-site event coordinator, staffing, tableware, linens, and complimentary parking.

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• Maryland Yacht Club

  1500 Fairview Beach Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122, USA

  • Spaces for 140-500 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Country Clubs
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Maryland Yacht Club sits on eight acres of waterfront along Stoney Creek in Pasadena, Maryland, with sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay from nearly every angle of the property. Founded in 1908 and established at its current Fairview Beach location in the early 1950s, the club has hosted private celebrations for generations — from intimate dinners to large outdoor gatherings. Three distinct event settings accommodate a wide range of group sizes. The clubhouse welcomes up to 140 guests indoors, while the waterfront pavilion extends that capacity to 250 and places guests directly beside the water. For larger occasions, tented events on the grounds can host up to 500 guests. A water-side gazebo with bay views serves as a natural ceremony backdrop, and a long brick path provides a traditional bridal party entrance. The club works with three authorized catering partners — Absolutely Perfect, Bayside Bull, and Beefalo Bob's — allowing clients to select the culinary style that fits their event. The venue does not double-book events, ensuring that each celebration has the full grounds to itself. Maryland Yacht Club is positioned approximately 20 to 45 minutes from both Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

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