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<td width="71%" align="center" valign="top"> <p align="center" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><strong><font color="#006600"><a href="VandiverWeddings.htm">Weddings</a>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><em>��
Our wedding was <strong>BEAUTIFUL! </strong> Our family and friends
have told us that it was the most beautiful wedding to which they have
been. The food was <strong>FABULOUS </strong>. In fact, I
have asked Chris to remind me 20 years from now, when I have forgotten,
just how good everything was and how I enjoyed it so much. �
I can't say enough about your hospitality! Thank you, thank you,
thank you! My overnight guests couldn't believe when you told them
to "lock up before going to bed." They loved it!
It made them feel like they were in their own home...!� <br>
- Mr. and Mrs. Chris Healey</em></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom: 0;"><font size="2" face="Century Gothic"><em>��We
just wanted to say �Thank You� for a beautiful wedding weekend. Our friends
and family had a wonderful time. <strong>The food was delicious, the pLace
looked beautiful and the day was unforgettable. </strong>We are so pleased
that we chose the Vandiver�� </em></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;"><font size="2" face="Century Gothic"><em>� Cecilia & Frank</em></font></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0;"><font size="2" face="Century Gothic"><em>�I
just wanted to take the time to thank you for the <strong>AMAZING WORK
</strong> you and John did. It was truly a special weekend and I honestly
feel it was <strong>PERFECT </strong> (and I attribute 99% of that to
you both!). You do amazing work, I could not have wished for a better
wedding weekend�� </em></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font size="2" face="Century Gothic"><em>-
Holly Rothrock</em></font></p>
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�thank you for the <strong>amazing service </strong>you provided�Many
of our friends and family still talk and about it as the <strong>best
wedding they have ever been to </strong>�The food was amazing and all
of the details we perfect..� </em></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;"><font size="2" face="Century Gothic"><em>� Marisa & Rob </em></font></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0;"><font size="2" face="Century Gothic"><em>�Greg
and I wanted to send our deepest thanks to you and your staff for all
of your exten(sive) help and care. Having our wedding at Vandiver was <strong>MAGICAL AND TIMELESS </strong>, but we know that it was because
of you�..I really can�t express enough how much we appreciate all that
you did for us!� </em></font></p>
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Terra & Greg Hoffman, </em></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom: 0;"><font size="2" face="Century Gothic"><em>"...We
had the <strong>MOST WONDERFUL WEDDING</strong>. Everyone holds
it up as the "Gold Standard' of fun weddings! We want you to
know that you were the driving force - Thanks for hosting our Party.
I only wish I could do it again..."</em></font></p>
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Jena & David </em></font></p>
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<p><font size="2" face="Century Gothic"><em>“..When
looking for a wedding venue, we wanted a place that would allow our family
and friends the chance to be with us for more than just one day. Our families
and entire bridal party stayed the weekend. From start to finish, it was
a Perfect weekend..” – Lindsay & Corey </em></font></p>
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Events </strong></font></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><em>"�your
Inn provided a tranquil yet energizing atmosphere, � our team was able
to both rejuvenate, and accomplish a great deal at the same time.....
KIND OF MAGIC REALLY ..... Thanks again for hosting a terrific meeting.�
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><strong><em><font style="color:red;">-Caskie
Lewis-Clapper, EVP, HR, Magellan Health Services </font></em></strong></font></p>
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</font>We enjoyed the training session we had at the Inn � The rooms are
spacious and the size of the Inn makes it ideal for my meeting �. large
enough that we did not feel cramped but small enough to encourage camaraderie
and conversation . I would recommend the Vandiver Inn to any contemporary
for either a meeting site or a weekend getaway." </em></font></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><em><font style="color:red;">-
Jan William Gripp, Northern Region Manager, C. Lloyd Johnson Company </font></em></font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><em>�
I wanted to thank you once again for the meeting and room accommodations
in early December 2005. The Lyons House was well equipped to handle Aetna
�s group size of 25. Everything from the AV supplied, to the convenient
location of the other amenities (e.g. kitchen, break-out rooms) ensured
our meeting would run smoothly and comfortably. </em></font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><em>We
especially appreciated the attentiveness and flexibility of you and your
staff. It was apparent that you pride yourself on delivering top-notch
customer service to your guests. </em></font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><em>Thank
you for the freshly made and unique menu choices as well. It was a nice
surprise to dine on such creative meals. This attention to detail and
your desire to build a partnership was evident and appreciated throughout
our two-day meeting. Please feel free to use Aetna as a reference for
your corporate clients who may be considering the Vandiver Inn for their
meetings. We look forward to working with you again in the future.� </em></font></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><strong><em><font style="color:red;">-
Jeffrey D. Lucht, Region Head, Mid-Atlantic National Accounts Aetna </font></em></strong></font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><em>�I
really enjoyed working with you. You, Susan and your staff have
been the friendliest, most helpful and accommodating I�ve ever worked
with. I also believe that everyone that attended enjoyed themselves and
felt that your hospitality and willingness to go that extra mile stood
out from other facilities that we�ve used. Everyone that I have spoken
to had nothing but good things to say about you, Susan and your staff.
Thanks for everything! </em></font></p>
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Greg Little, Executive Assistant to the CEO, SPARKS & Customer
Care Solutions, LLC </em></strong></font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><em>��You,
your wife and staff did a great job hosting our event. Everyone who attended
was impressed by the facilities, food and attention to detail.� </em></font></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2" style="color:red;"><strong><em>Rebecca
Tisdale, Training Mgr.. Healthcare/Americas Region, UPS Supply Chain Solutions
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><em>��I
want to thank you for your wonderful service and friendly staff. The Primo
team is still talking about how great the executive retreat was�. and
how everything was put together so nicely. We are definetly looking into
doing this again next year at your facility � THANK YOU!! </em></font></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2" style="color:red;"><strong><em>-
Ellie Barth, Corporate Support Manager, Primo Electric Company Glen Burnie
, MD </em></strong></font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><em>��thank
you once again for all of your wonderful hospitality�. I am definitely
hoping to do it again�� </em></font></p>
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Harford County Dept. of Social Services. </strong></font></em></font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><em>��I
can�t say enough how much we enjoyed our retreat at the Vandiver Inn.
I am hopeful that we will be able to plan another retreat there next year.
Thanks!� </em></font></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2" style="color:red;"><strong><em>Nona
Mitchell Richardson, Communications Manager, D.C. Public Charter School
Board, Washington , DC 20010 </em></strong></font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><em>�John
- You and your wife and staff made this retreat extra special. The facilities
worked very well and truly helped set the tone. Susan prepared wonderful
food that only added to the luxury of our weekend retreat. I do plan to
hold a retreat yearly and would like to book your inn for next year.�
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2" style="color:red;"><strong><em>-
Deborah A. Stewart, RN, BSN, Johns Hopkins Breast Center , Baltimore ,
MD </em></strong></font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"><em>��You
emulated the true meaning of hospitality. We could not have chosen a better
venue for our meeting. Your welcoming attitude and accomodating manner,
was above many that I have encountered while attending day to day meetings,
You truly enhanced our growing international relationship with our Swedish
allies. You went above and beyond in every aspect of preparing for our
arrival and caring for us during our stay�.� </em></font></p>
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Keith B. Webster, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports
and Cooperation </em></strong></font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2">�Thank
you so much for a wonderful time. Bob and I enjoyed your Bed and Breakfast
and your company. <strong>The inn is beautiful </strong>, the food was
great and you were so gracious�..we can�t wait to come back� </font></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"> -Sally
and Bob Carper </font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2">�We
just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful weekend we had at your
Inn . We really enjoyed our stay and the breavccvcbkfasts were delicious.
This was our first time away together in 10 years but it definitely won�t
be the last. <strong>We look forward to our next visit </strong> to the
Vandiver Inn. Thanks again! </font></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2">-
Don & Tina Rebholz </font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2">��I
will recommend you to anyone interested in a wedding, event, vacation
or one of your dinners. <strong>We have found a permanent place
for Valentine's Day </strong> and our anniversary. Save us a room
every April 26!� <br>
- Mr. and Mrs. Chris Healey June, 2003 </font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2">�Thank
you so much for a wonderful afternoon. You, your wife and staff made my
mother�s birthday party a very happy occasion. <strong>It is a day my
mother will remember for the rest of her life </strong>. I am now receiving
many wonderful comments about your Inn , how lovely it is, how pretty
everything was and how great the food. Thank you again for everything
you did!� </font></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Century Gothic" size="2"> -
Carrie & Tim Burrall </font></p></td>
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<font size="2" face="Century Gothic">Quotes on this page
are excerpted from guest letters, emails, our guest book and newspaper
and magazine articles. </font></p>
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