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  Omni Homestead Resort

  7696 Sam Snead Hwy, Hot Springs, VA 24445, USA

  • Spaces for 50-2,000 Guests
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 6 Outdoor Spaces
  • 11 Total Spaces

  The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa is a historic resort set on a 2,300-acre estate in the Allegheny Mountains of Hot Springs, Virginia. Operating for more than 250 years and designated a National Historic Landmark, the resort has hosted 24 U.S. presidents and recently completed a $170 million renovation that restored much of its original architecture and character. For weddings and private events, the resort offers 12 distinct venues across its property, from the Casino Lawn — set beneath the resort's iconic tower and able to host outdoor functions of any size — to the Crystal Ballroom, known for its sweeping windows, Ionic pillars, and chandeliers, and the Grand Ballroom, a 13,485-square-foot indoor-outdoor space with an adjoining patio. Couples can also exchange vows on the East Lawn or in the mountain-view setting of the Mountain View Pavilion, framed by the George Washington National Forest. Beyond its event spaces, the resort's grounds include two 18-hole golf courses (one home to the nation's oldest first tee in continuous use), a full-service spa, a two-acre water park, and eight restaurants and bars, with a culinary team that draws on locally sourced meats, cheeses, and produce.

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  Clinch River Farms

  630 Estates Dr, Pounding Mill, VA 24637, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Farm
  • 1 Waterfront

  Clinch River Farms is a 70-acre agritourism property in Tazewell County, Virginia, established in 2002 by the Hudson family. Set along nearly a mile of the Clinch River in the Appalachian foothills, the farm combines Airbnb farm stays, picnic shelters, an outdoor chapel, and a 5K network of trails with weddings, church gatherings, birthday celebrations, and kids' summer camps. Weddings at Clinch River Farms can take place along the riverbank, on the outdoor stage, at the gazebo, or on the porch of the farm's cabin, accommodating up to 100 guests. Couples booking a wedding are given complete control of the event and can register for a farm tour before reserving a date. The farm is open to visitors by reservation only.

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  Vista Royale

  2920 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA

  • Spaces for 75 Guests

  Vista Royale is an oceanfront vacation home in Sandbridge Beach, Virginia, built for large groups who want direct beach access alongside space to gather. Ten bedrooms, including eight master suites, and nine full bathrooms plus a half bath accommodate up to 22 overnight guests, with a top-level living and dining area — the dining table seats 16 — opening onto multiple decks that showcase ocean views. Outdoors, a private pool measuring 34 by 16 feet and a hot tub that seats eight anchor a resort-style pool deck, complemented by a poolside cabana, dry bar, and games including outdoor ping pong, a pool table, foosball, cornhole, and bocce ball. A private walkway leads straight to the beach, and parking is available for up to 10 cars. Sandbridge Blue Realty Services, which manages the property, lists Vista Royale among its special event and wedding venue rentals, making it a fit for multi-day family reunions, milestone celebrations, and other gatherings that call for both indoor living space and beachfront setting.

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  Atlantic Villa Fran-to-Sea

  3108 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA

  • Spaces for 75 Guests
  • 1 Venue with Activities
  • 1 Waterfront
  • 1 Beach

  Atlantic Villa Fran-to-Sea is an oceanfront home in Sandbridge, Virginia Beach, spanning three levels and more than 7,000 square feet. The property is wedding- and event-friendly, with maximum guest capacity for an event capped at 75 persons for the date and time of the occasion. An elevator connects all three floors. The open second-floor living, dining, and den area seats up to 28 guests at its dining table and counter seating, and is anchored by a fireplace and a wet bar. The first floor offers a 15-seat home theater with a 65-inch screen and surround sound, a game room with a pool table and foosball table, and an exercise room with a recumbent bike, treadmill, and cross trainer. Nine bedroom suites are spread across the home, most with private baths, including one designed with ADA-required features such as a roll-in shower and wheelchair-height vanity. Outside, an in-ground pool sits directly on the oceanfront alongside a wrap-around deck and hot tub, with an outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach.

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  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens

  1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA 23228, USA

  • Spaces for 40-250 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a 50-acre botanical garden in Richmond, Virginia, featuring more than a dozen themed garden areas, including the Conservatory, the Rose Garden, Asian Valley, and the historic Grace Arents Garden. The property is home to nearly 200,000 plants and has been recognized among the country's top botanical gardens, including a National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For weddings and private events, the Garden offers a choice of ceremony and reception settings across its grounds. Spring, summer, and fall events can pair an outdoor garden ceremony site with a reception at the historic Bloemendaal House, the Robins Visitors Center, or the Robins Tea House in Asian Valley, while winter events move indoors to the Robins Visitors Center or the Massey Conference Center Auditorium. Restaurant Associates serves as the Garden's exclusive in-house caterer for weddings, corporate gatherings, nonprofit functions, and private events.

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  Craddock Terry Hotel

  1312 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA

  • Spaces for 80-150 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Event Spaces

  Housed in a converted turn-of-the-century shoe factory in downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, along the James River, the Craddock Terry Hotel and Event Center pairs original brick warehouse architecture with a chic modern interior, along with artifacts from the Craddock-Terry Shoe Corporation's history displayed throughout the property. The hotel offers roughly 4,000 square feet of flexible event space for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, and social gatherings. Granite Hall, at 2,184 square feet, seats up to 150 guests, while the 1,349-square-foot Riverside Foyer accommodates up to 80. Shoemaker's Restaurant adds a boardroom and three private dining rooms for smaller gatherings. Full-service event planning, onsite catering, and decor arrangements are handled in-house, and the hotel's downtown location gives out-of-town guests convenient access to overnight accommodations, including group room block rates.

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  The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum

  20 N Coalter St, Staunton, VA 24401, USA

  • Spaces for 45-150 Guests
  • 2 Museums
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Set in the heart of Staunton, Virginia, the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum preserves the birthplace and legacy of the 28th president. Visitors can explore a World War I trench exhibit, Wilson's Pierce-Arrow limousine, and the historic Manse where he was born, tracing his path from the Shenandoah Valley to the White House. The museum's grounds extend beyond its galleries into terraced historic gardens behind the birthplace, offering a quiet backdrop for private events. The Upper Garden's lawn, brick path, and two gazebos suit a wedding ceremony or band setup, while the adjoining brick Lower Terrace accommodates cocktails, a seated dinner, or photos, with tenting available for either space. Each garden area holds 75 to 100 guests. For indoor gatherings, Don W. Wilson Hall on the first floor of the Research Center offers two parlors, a sitting room, a front porch, and a back terrace for up to 45 guests, along with a full kitchen, two handicap-accessible restrooms, and chairs, tables, and AV equipment included in the rental.

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  Trummer's on Main

  7134 Main St, Clifton, VA 20124, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  For more than 16 years, Trummer's has been a dining destination on Main Street in historic Clifton, Virginia, a small town with Civil War roots. Founded by husband-and-wife team Victoria and Stefan Trummer, the restaurant pairs small-town warmth with a level of cuisine and service more often found in major food cities. Executive Chef Zach Ridenhour leads a seasonal American menu built on partnerships with Virginia's small farmers and purveyors, including fresh seafood, local pork, and dishes from the restaurant's French rotisserie. Co-owner Stefan Trummer, a noted mixologist, oversees the craft cocktail program, and Trummer's holds one of the largest wine cellars in the Mid-Atlantic, with room for more than 8,000 bottles in a glass-enclosed wine tasting room complete with a communal tasting table. Trummer's offers four distinct dining areas suited to groups of varying size, from a casual bar and lounge to a full dining room, and hosts everything from intimate gatherings to weddings and private events.

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  Mountain Lake Lodge

  115 Hotel Cir, Pembroke, VA 24136, USA

  • Spaces for 40-500 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 8 Total Spaces

  Mountain Lake Lodge sits within a 2,600-acre nature preserve in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Pembroke, Virginia, home to Mountain Lake — a rare natural lake known for underground waterways that periodically drain and refill it. The property gained wider recognition as a filming location for "Dirty Dancing," including the film's well-known lift scene, and carries that legacy into a Southern-hospitality ethos it describes as inviting guests to "come as friends, leave as family." Lodging ranges from the Main Stone Lodge and the pet-friendly Chestnut Lodge to individual cabins and homes scattered across the property, giving wedding and event guests a range of accommodations for a multi-day stay. For events, the lodge offers indoor spaces such as the stone-walled Grand Ballroom and the timber-beamed Mary's Barn, along with outdoor options including the Gazebo, Gazebo Lawn, and the mountaintop Overlook at Historic Clubhouse. Beyond the event spaces, the grounds offer 22 miles of trails and outdoor activities such as hiking, sledding, and ice skating, giving couples and planners a built-in setting for weekend-long celebrations.

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  Hilton Garden Inn Lynchburg

  4025 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, USA

  • Spaces for 12-300 Guests
  • 6 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 5 Meeting Spaces

  Hilton Garden Inn Lynchburg sits just off the Highway 29/460 intersection, less than two miles from the Liberty University campus and about four miles from Lynchburg Regional Airport. The 126-room hotel offers 3,008 square feet of event space across five meeting rooms, including the Jefferson Ballroom, its largest room at 2,880 square feet and suited to conferences, banquets, and receptions. Smaller rooms give planners flexibility for breakout sessions or more intimate gatherings. Guests and event attendees have access to a heated indoor pool, fitness center, business center, and the on-site Garden Grille restaurant and bar. The hotel also offers free WiFi, free parking, and pet-friendly rooms. Groups can reserve blocks of 10 to 25 rooms online for weddings, meetings, and other gatherings that call for overnight accommodations nearby.

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  Tranquility Farm Weddings & Events

  18061 Tranquility Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  INVITATIONS FOR SMALL AND LARGE WEDDINGS The maximum capacity is 100 people. For 48 hours, you will have exclusive access to the property. Accommodations for up to 16 people for two nights are included. The barn and stable, which are enclosed by stone walls, are in use. The Manor and Vineyard Cottage are available for your use. The Silo is being utilized. Sites for outdoor ceremonies and rain-planning areas Massage services are available on-site by appointment only (see below). Spaces for rehearsals, cocktails, and brunch are available both outside and inside. Gardens, historic structures, and panoramic views are all available. dressing rooms with plenty of natural light Parking Wooden fire bowls and logs Dressing suites for taking stunning photographs In the barn, there is air conditioning and a powder room. Kitchen for catering services Horses are kept on the property. Couples frequently complain that their wedding day flew by too quickly, but our couples stay on the property for the entire weekend and leave with the impression that they thoroughly enjoyed their wedding day as well as a relaxing retreat with friends and family members. From the time you arrive at Tranquility Farm on Friday afternoon and check into your private accommodations until the time you depart after Sunday brunch, Tranquility Farm is your romantic getaway for a leisurely experience that allows you to make the most of your wedding celebration and time together.

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  The Hard Shell Bellgrade

  11400 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113, USA

  • Spaces for 48-200 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants

  The Hard Shell Bellgrade is the South Richmond location of The Hard Shell, a seafood and steakhouse restaurant that first opened in 1995 in downtown Richmond's Shockoe Slip. Repeatedly voted "Best Seafood" in the city by Style Magazine and Richmond Magazine, The Hard Shell has built a following on fresh fish and shellfish -- including clams, shrimp, oysters, mussels, crab legs, and lobster -- alongside steaks, ribs, and vegetarian options served in a warm, relaxing dining room. Located in the Shoppes at Bellgrade, the restaurant offers a private dining space that accommodates up to 48 guests, with a full restaurant buyout available for larger events of up to 150 guests. An outdoor patio rounds out the setting, available as weather permits for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and other private gatherings.

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  The Bellevue Conference & Event Center

  43350 John Mosby Hwy, Chantilly, VA 20152, USA

  • Spaces for 400-1,110 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  In addition to providing a picture-perfect backdrop filled with rich, timeless design that is adorned with historical beauty, it is our mission at The Bellevue to implement and execute top-notch coordination for both professional functions and social gatherings, as well as a picture-perfect backdrop filled with rich, timeless design that is adorned with historical beauty. The Grand Marquesa's 11,200 sq ft of Mediterranean charm transports you back in time with its 26-foot ceilings, exotic marble floor, and 24-foot arched windows that let in plenty of natural light. It is ideal for large-scale events. Guests can take in the view of 25 towering Corinthian limestone columns while basking in the ambiance created by 23 crystal chandeliers, adding to the old-world charm of the space. If that isn't enough, you can make a grand entrance from your own private staircase, which will leave your guests speechless. You can be sure that it will be a memorable occasion. In a reception setting, the Grand Marquesa Room can accommodate up to 1100 guests in a banquet setting. The Bolour Room's captivating cosmopolitan appeal, combined with its contemporary sophistication, makes it one of the most adaptable venues available, making it suitable for people of all personalities and for any type of event. Because of its 30-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, it provides a spacious environment that allows our business clients to reach for the stars and our couples to dance beneath them. The Bolour Room can accommodate a total of 410 people. The Milan is a hotel located at the nexus of contemporary and traditional design. When the world of design is inundated with conventional thought, this jewel goes above and beyond the concept of très chic. With 3300 square feet of crystal white marble shimmering in the light of three stunning smoke chandeliers, you can be bold and stand out from the crowd. The Milan Room can accommodate a total of 330 people in its seating capacity. This rooftop lounge, with its 8, 000 square feet of open sky, will mesmerize your eyes and transport you to an outdoor paradise. It doesn't matter if you want to mingle and snack, dance to the beats of enchanting music, or simply sit back and take in the breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the luminary roof-top at The Bellevue is the ideal setting. It is certain to be the perfect dream for those who enjoy lying down and gazing up at the stars at nighttime. The Vero Sky Lounge has a capacity of up to 780 patrons.

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  Crosskeys Vineyards

  6011 E Timber Ridge Rd, Mt Crawford, VA 22841, USA

  • Spaces for 70-200 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Vineyards
  • 2 Total Spaces

  CrossKeys Vineyards is a family-owned estate winery on 125 acres in Mt. Crawford, Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, about 15 minutes from Harrisonburg. Its Tuscan-style villa looks out over the estate's own vineyards toward Massanutten Mountain and the Blue Ridge, on land the Bakhtiar family first planted in 2001; the tasting room opened in 2008 pouring 100% estate-grown Virginia wine. The property takes its name and crossed-keys symbol from the historic Cross Keys Tavern, a 19th-century gathering place that also served as a place of healing for wounded soldiers during the 1862 Battle of Cross Keys — a nod to hospitality the estate carries into its weddings and private events today. Weddings and private events draw on the villa's mix of indoor rooms and outdoor terraces, courtyards, and a piazza, with onsite gourmet catering, a dedicated event manager, and professional event staff. The estate also hosts bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, and other private gatherings, and operates a bistro and tasting room open daily. CrossKeys is led by owners Bob and Nikoo Bakhtiar alongside their sons Saam and Babak.

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  The Carlyle Club

  2050 Ballenger Ave, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

  • Spaces for 225-350 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  The Carlyle Club is an Art Deco supper club in Alexandria, Virginia, combining a full-service restaurant, live entertainment stage, and private event space under one roof. Located ten minutes from Washington, D.C. and within walking distance of the King Street Metro and four area hotels, the Club draws couples and companies alike for its red-carpet entrance and vintage swing-era ambiance. For weddings, the Club hosts up to 225 guests for a seated meal and up to 350 for a cocktail reception, with both ceremony and reception held on site. Wedding packages carry no venue rental charge and bundle in tables, linens, silverware, glassware, a professional sound and lighting system, and a raised stage, along with a rehearsal date at the Club beforehand. Beyond weddings, the Carlyle Club hosts corporate holiday parties, retirement celebrations, Bar Mitzvahs, Quinceaneras, and private parties for groups of 20 to 200, alongside its regular calendar of jazz nights, comedy shows, and musical tribute performances.

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  Wolftrap Farm

  17379 Wolf Trap Dr, Gordonsville, VA 22942, USA

  • Spaces for 140-180 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Barns
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Wolf Trap Farm is a 600-acre working farm in Gordonsville, Virginia, in the foothills of the Southwest Mountains near Charlottesville. Portions of the property trace back to James Madison, who once owned the land and named it Black Meadow; the Cuthrell family purchased the farm in 2003, restored the Manor House, Pond House, and barns, and opened it to guests in 2004. The farm's two barn pavilions host wedding receptions with a rustic, indoor-outdoor feel. The Cox Mill Pavilion, converted from a former equipment and hay barn in 2014, overlooks the horse paddocks, while the Black Meadow Pavilion, added in 2018, sits atop a ridge with views of the Southwest Mountains. Both feature oak plank walls, farm tables, a dance floor, and a caterer's warming kitchen, and each pairs with its own ceremony site. In 2023, the farm added the Love Pond site, a tented reception space on a hill above its lower pond, with a ceremony area at the water's edge. Wedding parties and their guests can stay on-site in the Manor House, several cottages, the Barn Apartment, and glamping tents, accommodating close to 60 guests plus additional glampers. Between events, the farm's ponds, game barn, woodland trails, and pastures of horses and cattle give guests of all ages things to do.

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  David Rubenstein Visitor Center

  931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  The David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center serves as the gateway to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, located on the lower slope of Monticello mountain. The three-level, LEED Gold-certified building spans 42,000 square feet and is arranged as five pavilions around a central courtyard, offering a range of spaces for gatherings once the museum has closed to the public. At its heart, the courtyard is an outdoor space that can be tented and heated, making it well suited to larger evening receptions. The adjoining Howard and Abby Milstein Theater offers audio-visual capabilities and is often paired with the courtyard for talks, receptions, and dinners following after-hours tours. The Robert H. and Clarice Smith Gallery, home to four interactive exhibitions on Jefferson's life and Monticello's history, is available for private after-hours viewings, while the Carl and Hunter Smith Education Center's three multi-purpose classrooms suit workshops, lectures, board meetings, and luncheons. Guest counts across the center's spaces range from 10 to 225. Rentals include onsite staff support from the events, security, and custodial teams, tables and chairs, and access to an exclusive on-site caterer, with ample parking and easy access to the rest of the Monticello mountaintop's tours, galleries, shopping, and dining.

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  Ramada Inn Wytheville

  955 Peppers Ferry Rd, Wytheville, VA 24382, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests

  Ramada by Wyndham Wytheville is a full-service hotel in Wytheville, Virginia, set near the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains and within reach of Bristol Motor Speedway. The pet-friendly property offers spacious guest rooms, including king, queen, and double-bed configurations, along with twelve rooms designated for guests traveling with pets. The hotel provides 2,100 square feet of meeting and event space, with rooms available in banquet, hollow square, boardroom, reception, classroom, theater, and U-shape configurations. The space suits business meetings and corporate gatherings as well as family celebrations such as reunions, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, retirement parties, birthdays, and Sweet 16 celebrations. Event planning support and custom catering are available to help arrange each occasion. Guests also have access to a large outdoor pool and sun deck, a fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, a free continental breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center, along with complimentary parking that accommodates trucks and RVs.

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  The Market at Grelen

  15091 Yager Rd, Somerset, VA 22972, USA

  • Spaces for 175-350 Guests
  • 1 Garden
  • 1 Tent

  Set within a 1,000-acre tree nursery in the Virginia foothills near Somerset, The Market at Grelen is a garden wedding and event venue built around the property's rolling fields, display gardens, and walking trails. The nursery setting gives couples a range of ceremony backdrops, from the Half-Moon Garden's weeping cherry tree to the Love Lawn's rolling-hill views and iconic Love Sign. Receptions take place in the Orchard Overlook Tent, a clear-topped tent with retractable sides that seats up to 250 guests beneath twinkling lights and iron chandeliers, with a bluestone patio opening onto the surrounding orchard. Beginning in April 2027, the venue will introduce The Conservatory, a 4,500-square-foot glass structure with retractable doors, climate control, and seating for 175, replacing the tent as the primary reception space. Beyond the ceremony and reception grounds, The Market at Grelen operates a European-style home and garden shop and a farm-to-table cafe, and offers elopement and micro-wedding packages for couples planning smaller celebrations.

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  Cary Hill 1741

  11401 Eagles Nest Rd, Charles City, VA 23030, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  Cary Hill 1741 is an 18th-century estate in Charles City, Virginia, lovingly maintained for more than 275 years and set within a 5,000-acre wildlife preserve. The property blends colonial architecture and period antiques with modern amenities, giving it a private, historic character for weddings, vow renewals, family reunions, and company retreats. The estate's Main Manor House offers a colonial setting furnished with period artwork and antiques, while the surrounding grounds provide both indoor and outdoor ceremony sites, a sculpture garden, and a poolside Greek-style entertaining room. The Folly, the property's pool house, adds a modern counterpoint with a lounge, wet bar, and gaming table around the pool deck, making it a popular spot for a cocktail hour or rehearsal dinner. The Holly Hill Guest Cottage, a three-bedroom accommodation connected to the 60-foot pool by an elevated walkway, gives guests a place to stay surrounded by the estate's nature and wildlife. Cary Hill 1741 is shown by appointment only.

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