Premium Prize
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My Home Illumination
$12500Lightswitch, designer of Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum, will turn one lucky winner's garden into a light show spectacular! John Featherstone, Partner and Principal of Lightswitch, will visit your home to curate a one-of-a-kind light display for your property, followed by a breathtaking installation supported by ILC. This exclusive home lighting design can be customized to any seasonal celebration and is not limited to the holidays. The winner will also enjoy a private, behind-the-scenes tour of Illumination before it opens to others, led by John Featherstone, for up to four people.
Winner's home must be within 30 miles of Lisle, Illinois. The smaller focal area, the more impactful the lighting show will be: 1/4 acre is ideal. Design site will encompass no more than one acre of property. Availability of power on site will determine complexity of display. Consultation to take place 2 to 4 weeks prior to installation. Lighting installation can remain installed for up to 40 days on the winners' property. Other restrictions apply. Valid through December 31, 2021.
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Beautiful Necklace with Pearls
$1100This stunning and versatile necklace can be yours, thanks to A. Marek Fine Jewelry of Oak Brook. This Tin Cup necklace with 41 7x6.55mm cultured pearls is sure to dazzle any outfit!
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Private Dinner for Eight
$3000Be the hostess with the mostest! The winner will enjoy a private dinner for eight in the Fragrance Garden or Founder's Room (winner's choice) in 2021 on a mutually agreeable date. This three-course meal, inclusive of wine, beer, coffee, and tea, is courtesy of Ginkgo Catering.
Restrictions and blackout dates apply. Valid through December 31, 2021.
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Glamping at the Arboretum
$5600You and a guest will camp in glamorous style (glamp!) at The Morton Arboretum. Just bring the basics, because Airstream of Chicago will provide overnight accommodations in a travel trailer. Enjoy dinner, beer, wine, and soft drinks courtesy of Ginkgo Catering, followed by a night hike led by an Arboretum expert. Before turning in for the night, roast s'mores over the campfire and, in the morning, enjoy breakfast before you depart.
Restrictions and blackout dates apply. Valid June 2021 through October 2021. Event time is 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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Night in the Children's Garden
$4350Spend a night under the stars with your closest family and friends. This special experience is for up to 20 people and includes private access to the Children's Garden, a bonfire, s'mores, popcorn, soda, milk/juice and wine/beer for parents. Just bring your own tents and sleeping bags! You'll have access to the full garden for the evening, including fully-plumbed bathrooms overnight. And in the morning, wake to coffee, tea, juice, fruit, and muffins before you depart - all courtesy of Ginkgo Catering.
Blackout dates and restrictions apply. Valid through September 26, 2021.
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My Home Arboretum
$1300Imagine your backyard as your personal arboretum! An Arboretum expert will visit your home, identify trees in your landscape, and provide written recommendations following the visit. To grow your personal arboretum, we'll provide tree identification tags with the common and scientific name, and a Chicagoland Grows tree of your choice.
Restrictions apply. Property must be residential and reside within 40 miles of the Arboretum. Tree tags limited to 30 trees. Chicagoland Grows tree options to be provided by Arboretum expert and based on availability. Valid through September 26, 2021.
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Ginkgo Terrace Cocktail Party
$3600Invite your closest friends, family, or colleagues for a cocktail party for up to 25 individuals with gorgeous views of Meadow Lake from the Ginkgo Terrace. This deluxe package includes passed appetizers, a full bar, linens, and service for two hours, courtesy of Ginkgo Catering.
Blackout dates and restrictions apply. Must be redeemed for a Monday-Thursday evening in 2021.
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Gorgeous Goshwara Earrings
$850Take home this unbelievable pair of Goshwara "Gossip" earrings, courtesy of A. Marek Fine Jewelry of Oak Brook!
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Tea for Ten
$2050Host friends or family in style for a perfect afternoon tea in the Sterling Morton Library, courtesy of Ginkgo Catering. A selection of teas, petit fours, petite tea sandwiches, and scones will be served along with celebratory champagne for a group of 10.
Blackout dates and restrictions apply. Valid on a Sunday or Monday through December 31, 2021.