18th Annual S'mores and Champagne Gala

Join us for a night of celebration as we toast to 70 remarkable years of outdoor ministry at Lutherhill! Gather together with friends, family and alumni to raise funds to keep it possible for Lutherhill to continue to provide quality outdoor ministry for all ages and youth camping programs at Lutherhill in La Grange and Galveston, Texas.

The 18th Annual S'mores & Champagne Gala will be a night to remember!  Prepare for an evening packed with excitement - from silent & live auctions to memorable photo booth moments, and a chance to win thrilling raffle prizes, this night promises to be unforgettable.  And of course, what's a celebration without good food, great company, and dancing?  So dust off your dancing shoes and join us for an evening of elegance and fun on Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at 6:00pm at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel!

This is one event you won't want to miss!

 
Thank you for helping Lutherhill Ministries welcome all people, of every generation, to experience the love of Christ in unique settings and new ways.

REAL. Wonder.
That's what Lutherhill Ministries is all about.
The holy spaces in La Grange and Galveston have always been a space for campers to experience Real. Wonder. - a place where Relationships are formed, Experiences are cherished, Authentic Connections are made,and the Love of Christ is shared.

As Lutherhill celebrates its 70th summer season, we invite you to join us in sharing the transformative power of summer camp at Lutherhill. Your support and gifts at this year's Gala help us make a difference in countless lives. Your generosity will enable Lutherhill Ministries to continue offering life-changing experiences and spread the Real. Wonder. of God's love to the world.

PARKING

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott is located at 1601 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380.

Complimentary parking is located at The Town Center Garage on Six Pines Drive. The sky bridge from the garage brings you into the hotel on the same floor as the Gala ballroom.

Parking fees for the Marriott's East Garage are listed on the map.

How To Bid

To bid on silent auction items, it's really easy:

1. Register or Sign In. 
2. Click on the "Items" tab at the top of the page.
3. View Items by category or search by Item number or name.
4. Click the item of interest to view the description as well as the current bid and/or price. 
5. The system will auto-populate the bid amount based on the set increment for the item. (Choose to bid at the set amount or higher.)
6. Click Bid. 
 

TIP #1: Take advantage of the AutoBid feature - enter your maximum amount on the auto bid tab to ensure you stay the winning bidder!

TIP #2: Click "Watch This Item" (star icon) on any auction item that interests you. View your starred items under "My Activity" on the Items page to keep tabs on all of your favorites!

Payment for any auction item, raffle ticket or donation is due after the close of the Silent Auction on September 7, 2024. Please check-out in the "Pay" tab above. 

How will I get my items if I'm bidding from home? 

Great question! If you win a silent auction item we will reach out the following week after our auction closes and coordinate with you about getting your item(s) to you (either by pick up or drop-off). In many cases, gift certificates will be emailed to the winning bidders. Thank you for your patience as we work through each participant's purchased items list to ensure that everything gets to the rightful owner.  If you have any further questions please email [email protected].