The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that advances the arts by providing a creative space in which our best national and international artists produce their finest literature, visual art and music. Eleanor's family lived in the beautiful old 1930s barn complex for nearly 20 years while her parents worked for the organization (Sheila still works there!). It also happens to be where the wedding ceremony and reception will take place. Learn more at http://vcca.com

Eleanor and Daniel did their best to have each travel rotation as close to the water as possible. From snorkeling in Maui to surfing in Santa Cruz and sailing in Beaufort they gain so much joy from being on the water. During their final travel rotation in Beaufort, NC they visited The Bonehenge Whale Center. Bonehenge is a facility that supports research, marine conservation, and stranded specimen collection & maintenance that focus on NC cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), past and present. Bonehenge, run almost solely by volunteers, provides a unique opportunity for people to have a hands-on experience learning about their direct impact on marine life. Bonehenge runs largely off donations so each gift goes a long way! learn more at https://bonehenge.org

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Although there is always room for home upgrades, we are fortunate to have most of what we need for our day to day life. Over the last couple years of travel therapy, we have gotten in the habit of gifting each other experiences. In that spirit we would love it if you would contribute to our next adventure together. Alternatively, it would mean even more if you would make a gift in our name to one of the following charities we feel passionately about.