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Golden Opportunities

These featured items are not to be missed. It's a mix of greatest hits and new finds at a variety of price points.

Up to 10-Day Stay in Arpino, Italy

Graciously donated by Sonseere Goldenberg. Value: $1,800

Who wants to win a dream vacation? You can enjoy up to 10 days in this lovely three bedroom, two bath apartment just a block off the piazza of an ancient city a couple hours outside of Rome. The recently renovated apartment includes a gorgeous chef's kitchen and washer/dryer. Dates are flexible but any time outside of winter is preferred.

Vietnamese Dinner for 6

Graciously donated by Loan Huynh. Value: Priceless

Come spend an evening at the home of Executive Director Robin Phillips enjoying a delicious, home-cooked Vietnamese meal with wine. This priceless experience is always one of our most competitive items.

Private lesson for Perfect Pie Crust

Graciously donated by Char Myers. Value: $150

Start your journey to pie crust perfection with a private lesson with Char Myers. You'll make a seasonal pie together at Char's home near Lake Harriet and take it home in this re-usable, high-quality pie pan with domed lid. Bake in your own oven and enjoy it fresh with company. Then use the pie pan again and again to make perfect pies every time!

North Shore Getaway

Graciously donated by Kathy & Allen Lenzmeier and North House Folk School. Value: $487

Win this package for the most amazing weekend up north you can imagine. You will stay at the stunning Naniboujou Lodge in quiet and yesteryear elegance.  Take a class at the North House Folk School, meet local artists, and visit galleries and historic places. Amble through charming Grand Marais, a jewel on Lake Superior. Take home memories and support favorite local businesses by using gift certificates to the best places in town. 

 

Eastern European Spirits

Graciously donated by Aviva Breen and The Advocates Staff. Value: $150

Explore Eastern Europe by sampling these unusual and exquisite liquors. The basket includes Bulgarian cucumber grape brandy, Moldovan cognac, Kazakh vodka, and Siberian wild herb liquor - plus some Russian poppyseed crackers to clean your palate in between.

Moroccan Hand-Painted Dish

Graciously donated by Friends of The Advocates. Value: $150

Bring out this stunning Moroccan dish loaded with couscous and you'll instantly win your next dinner party or potluck. The best thing about having such a beautiful plate is that it just gets lovelier as the food disappears!

Getaways

Travel to a far-away (or not so far away) place and get away from your worries.

Up to 7-Day Stay in Aspen

Graciously donated by Julie Shelton. Value: $1,750

Fall Week in Cabo San Lucas

Graciously donated by Chelli & Rick Sorel. Value: $2,100

Get away this fall to beautiful Quivira-Copala in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! You'll stay in a gorgeous, new condominium unit with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, a large terrace with a Jacuzzi and a grill, and phenomenal views of the Pacific Ocean. As guests, you'll have access to all amenities offered (including 15 pools) as well as discounts at 10 fabulous restaurants. Dates must be mutually agreed upon by guest and owner - not available week of Thanksgiving.

 

4-Day Apostle Islands Paddle, Pinot, & Porter Adventure

Graciously donated by Wilderness Inquiry. Value: $1,190

Spend four days on Lake Superior exploring the Apostle Islands by kayak, camping on the Bayfield Peninsula, and sampling local beers, wines, and foods. This unforgettable trip for two will be the highlight of your summer! Trips take place August 1 - 4, 2019 or July 30 - August 2, 2020.

 

Weekend in Grand Marais

Graciously donated by Sam & Char Myers. Value: $600

Don’t pass this up! Stay at a fully- equipped private home nestled in 100 acres of forest 14 miles north of Grand Marais in Hovland, MN. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms all stocked with Aveda products. The amenities include a full kitchen, outdoor hot tub, game tables, snowshoes and poles, musical instruments, wireless internet, TV/DVD, and a laundry room. Dates must be mutually agreed upon by guest and owner.

 

5-Day Canoe Rental

Graciously donated by Sawbill Canoe Outfitters. Value: $235

Pick up your two-person canoe 100 yards from the shore of Sawbill Lake and head directly into the water for five days! With this canoe rental, you're on the right track for an unforgettable experience in the Boundary Waters. 

 

Up to 3 Nights on Lake Minnetonka

Graciously donated by Chelli & Rick Sorel. Value: $600

Experience the joys of lake living for a long weekend on Lake Minnetonka in this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom cottage. The cabin is surrounded by beautiful walking trails and is just two doors down from Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge. Dates must be mutually agreed upon by guest and owner.

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Take Your Friends Out to the Ball Game

Graciously donated by Darin and Vance Opperman. Value: $2,000

It's game time! Bring 15 friends with you to watch the Twins vs. Indians from a private suite behind home plate on Saturday, September 7 at 1:10 p.m.

 

Ethiopian Dinner for 8

Graciously donated by United Oromo Voices. Value: $700

This amazing experience is back for the first time in a few years! Gather seven friends for a delicious three-course Ethiopian dinner, including wine. Don't worry about the dishes - you'll be hosted in a beautiful home in Lynnhurst.