Getaways

(500)   Mexican Vacation at the Hacienda Tres Rios in Cancun

Donor/s: Mexico Tourism Board, Sun Country Airlines, Hacienda Tres Rios

A 3-night, 4-day stay at the Hacienda Tres Rios In Cancun – a 5 star environmentally friendly luxury hotel with focus on sustainable tourism and conservation. Sun Country Airlines will provide with 2 round trip tickets from Minneapolis to Cancun.

(501)   Ultimate Romance Package at The St. Paul Hotel

Donor/s: The Saint Paul Hotel

Enjoy a deluxe room for 1 night, strawberries and champagne upon arrival, fresh flowers in your room, 2 bathrobes for you to keep, complimentary valet parking, $100 dining credit, breakfast in bed for 2 – and even 2:00 PM late check-out at St. Paul’s finest – The St. Paul Hotel.

(502)   Three Nights Stay on the North Shore

Donor/s: Kay and Mike McCarthy

Going up North? Head to Kay and Mike McCarthy's 2-bedroom guest cabin just 7 miles north of Two Harbors in Encampment Forest. The cabin sleeps up to 4 people and has a full kitchen, dining room, and living room with a fireplace to curl up next to on those cool North Shore nights. A perfect retreat for hiking, cross country skiing and hearing the waves crash on the shore.

(503)   Arts NYC: Met Opera's Rigoletto and Broadway Costume Tour

Donor/s: Keith Miller, Delta Vacations, Delta Air Lines

Two people will fly Delta Air Lines to NYC with a $200 Delta Vacations gift card for lodging. Then enjoy 2 prime tickets to Verdi's Rigoletto and a backstage tour with bass-baritone Keith Miller after the show! See an amazing cast perform one of Verdi's greatest masterpieces in a stunning production at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Choose between 5 available performances - September 28, October 2, 5, 8, or 14.

Plus an exclusive afternoon with Jared Aswegan, costume designer and owner of Barbara Matera, Ltd., supplier of costumes to almost every Broadway show and ballet in the City, including a backstage tour of the costume shop. You will even have the chance to try a few costumes on!

(504)   1 Night Stay at the Chambers Hotel, Minneapolis

Donor/s: Absolute Music, Inc
Enjoy a 1 night stay with a "Do Not Disturb" room package a the luxurious Chambers Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Includes dinner for 2 in Chambers Kitchen, champagne, in-room couples massage, in-room movie, breakfast in bed for 2, valet parking, rose petals and a late check-out of 3pm.

(505)   2 Night Getaway at the McCormick House Inn - Hayward, WI

Donor/s: McCormick House Inn - Hayward

Looking for luxury in the Northwoods? Enjoy a two night stay in any standard room (Amelia, Laird or Tamarack) at the McCormick House Inn in Hayward, WI. Only a 3-hour drive from the cities, Hayward is just the place to go for some R&R or to enjoy one of the many exciting outdoor activities. Includes made-to-order daily breakfast, handmade chocolates and complimentary evening glass of wine for 2. Subject to availability, complimentary room upgrade upon arrival.

(506)   Customized California Wine Country Vacation

Donor/s: Jack Farrell, Haskell's Wine and Spirits, Delta Airlines
Jack Farrell, owner of Haskell's Wine & Spirits and Wine Expert Extraordinaire, will customize a visit (including lodging) to 2 wineries in California recommended by Jack based on your wine preferences. You will have the option to choose to travel to either Napa or Sonoma Valley and are sure to have VIP treatment. Included are 2 Delta Air Lines vouchers. (Availability for a certain date is not guaranteed, winner should book flights as soon as possible.)

(507)   Shopping Weekend at the Westin and Galleria Edina

Donor/s: Len Druskin, Minnesota Monthly, The Westin Edina Galleria

Enjoy the ultimate shopping stay-cation! Spend 2 weekend nights in a King or Double Queen guest room at the Westin Edina Galleria. While there, spend a day shopping in the Galleria with a $100 Galleria Gift Card and a $400 shopping spree at Len Druskin! Then head to CRAVE for a delightful dining experience to top it all off.

(508)   Grand Marais Vacation Cottage

Donor/s: Sam & Char Myers

About 13 miles northeast of picturesque Grand Marais and three miles from Lake Superior, this beautiful woodland cottage sleeps up to 8 guests, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, full kitchen, hot tub, two decks, upstairs TV/game room, a bird watching scope, DVDs, guitar, harmonicas and dulcimer. There is wireless computer access, a land line telephone, and lots of books, maps, and local information. The Flute Reed River flows through the property, with hiking paths right out the front door, and there are several nearby state parks with excellent hiking trails and gorgeous views.

(509)  2 Night Stay at Cove Point Lodge

Donor/s: Linda and Steve Eckman

2 nights of romance and relaxation will be yours at secluded Cove Point Lodge on the North Shore. Each beautifully decorated room has a spectacular view of Lake Superior, overlooking a unique and natural cove with a spectacular ledge rock point in Beaver Bay, MN. Enjoy a main lodge room with a fireplace and/or jacuzzi and a $100 certificate for meals.

(510)   Behind the scenes - Washington, DC Family Vacation

Donor/s: Senator David Durenberger

Your family will see the VIP side of Washington DC with this amazing experience: join former US Senator David Durenberger for breakfast or lunch for 4 in the most upscale of the chamber's restaurants, the Senate Dining Room, located on the first floor of the Capitol. You might want to consider ordering their most famous Bean Soup!