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The area is known for its views of the stars and other celestial bodies; the nearby town of Alto Paraíso has an Área 51 restaurant and shops that sell crystals, dream-catchers and alien accouterments.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2022

Ms. Ross’s backyard was strung with dream-catchers and flickering white lanterns to reflect the couple’s “bohemian” style, and a choir closed the ceremony with “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”

From New York Times • Jul. 10, 2018

Everywhere you looked, there were party pictures, little donkeys, and dream-catchers, and every surface was spackled with dried wax, from a wax-spewing candle-making machine that had served as another entertainment for the participants.

From The New Yorker • Mar. 8, 2017

There was a portrait of the late Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone, a Christmas tree with handmade dream-catchers from local students, and pictures of Franken’s days entertaining on U.S.O tours.

From MSNBC • Dec. 16, 2014

The windows were full of crystals, dream-catchers, and books about spiritual healing.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer