Lake Superior hike and beach picnic lunch

Enjoy a 2-3 hour morning hike in the woods among old growth White Pine or along the shores of Lake Superior. You and seven (7) friends will learn about the wreck of the SS Lafayette which ran aground during the gales of November 1905 near Encampment Island, just north of Two Harbors. Degree of hike difficulty to be determined by the winning bidder.

Top off the morning with a picnic lunch on the beach, Betty's Pies included!

Available May 2024 - October 2024. Date to be mutually agreed upon between the winning bidder and donor. Expires 10.31.24.

You and five (5) friends will experience the history and 60 - 90 minute building/brewery tour. Following the tour enjoy a delicious beer tasting led by owner Tom Schroeder. Twelve (12) beers or other beverages of your choice are included. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon by Tom and the winning bidder. Excludes Friday and Saturday dinner hours. Expires 9.12.24

Join Lee Pao Xiong; RCHS Board Member; for a personal tour of the Hmong Village Shopping Center on the Eastside of St. Paul. With over 81;000 Hmong living in Minnesota and over two-thirds in the Seven County Metropolitan Area; the Hmong have made numerous contributions to the political; social; and cultural fabrics of Minnesota. As home to more than 17 individual food stalls; over 20 farmers market vendors; along with 100 specialty merchandise shops; the shopping center is one of the largest Hmong markets in the country. Learn about the Hmong history and culture. A complimentary Hmong lunch is included. This tour is limited to 10 people. "I can't recommend Lee Pao enough as a guide for Hmong history; culture; food; dress and much more. Plus he seems to know everyone in the Hmong Village!" - Tour Attendee Date to be mutually agreed upon by donor and winning bidder. Tour to take place on a Friday or Saturday. Expires 9.12.24

Peking Garden Chinese New Year Dinner to celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Includes dinner for eight (8) at the Peking Garden with Judy and Ed Kishel. Chinese New Year is on Saturday, February 10, 2024, but dinner does not have to be on that date. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Expires 9.12.24

You and two (2) friends will golf with KFAN's Common Man, Dan Cole! Common will arrange for greens fees and a cart at a top local golf course. Date to be mutually agreed upon between donor and winning bidder. Expires 9.12.24

Create a seasonal flower arrangement with guidance from award winning floral artist Dixie Nelson, owner of Lilles de Fleur. In this workshop, Dixie will teach you how to properly care for flowers, extend their life and create your own fresh composition based on her design. You will be amazed by your creativity. Enjoy this intimate class of four (4) in the barn at Gibb's Farm. Class includes fresh and decorative materials. Date of class must be arranged a minimum of 3 weeks in advance, valid April 15th - December. Expires 12.31.24

Be a Gibbs Farmhand! Visit with, care for, and learn all about the Gibbs Farm animals, including chickens, geese, ducks, goats and sheep!

Your experience for up to six (6) people will include learning about the importance of farm animals to families like the Gibbs, assisting staff in feeding the animals and cleaning out their coops and pens. Your hard work will be rewarded with a delicious ice cream treat!

Please note that the Gibbs Farm animals are not petting zoo animals. While there may be an opportunity to pet and hand feed goats and to hold one of our chickens, all interaction is based on the willingness of the animal.

Experience date to be mutually agreed upon with Director of Gibbs Farm. Available dates include weeknight evenings and Sunday mornings. Limited availability in September 2023 and October 2023. Includes a handmade felt sheep crafted by Robyn Priestley. Additional available dates beginning May of 2024. Expires 9.12.24

Get away and unwind in nature! Enjoy a two night stay at a gorgeous cabin on Big Doctor Lake in Siren, WI. Accommodations include two bedrooms in the main cabin and two bedrooms in a bunk house. All beds are queen size beds. Each building has a bathroom. Forced air heat and central air cooling. Two wood-burning fireplaces.

Dates to be mutually agreed upon by donor and winning bidder. Not available during the Memorial Day, 4th of July or Labor Day weekends. No pets. No smoking.
Expires 9.12.24

Many know the story of how the construction of I-94 destroyed the Rondo neighborhood, which was home to a thriving African-American community. But few have heard stories and accounts first-hand. Historian and author Frank White shares his time and historical knowledge with one lucky bidder and three (3) friends for a 90-minutes driving tour of Historic Rondo. Date to be mutually agreed upon between Frank White and the winning bidder. Available dates in October 2023 or April 2024 - September 2024. Expires 9.12.2024

Family four pack of tickets to the North Shore Scenic Railroad's Duluth Zephyr. The Duluth Zephyr is a 75 minute excursion that travels from our depot in downtown Duluth, along the shoreline of Lake Superior, through the Congdon neighborhood, until it reaches a siding where we stop briefly to turn around and return to the Depot. Excursions operate at least twice a day all summer long. Good through the 2026 season. Online reservations highly suggested.

Be a Gibbs Farmhand! Visit with, care for, and learn all about the Gibbs Farm animals, including chickens, geese, ducks, goats and sheep!

Your experience for up to six (6) people will include learning about the importance of farm animals to families like the Gibbs, assisting staff in feeding the animals and cleaning out their coops and pens. Your hard work will be rewarded with a delicious ice cream treat!

Please note that the Gibbs Farm animals are not petting zoo animals. While there may be an opportunity to pet and hand feed goats and to hold one of our chickens, all interaction is based on the willingness of the animal.

Experience date to be mutually agreed upon with Director of Gibbs Farm. Available dates include weeknight evenings and Sunday mornings. Limited availability in September 2023 and October 2023. Includes a handmade felt sheep crafted by Robyn Priestley. Additional available dates beginning May of 2024. Expires 9.12.24

A Round of Golf at Midland Hills Country Club for three (3) plus lunch with club historian and former RCHS board member John Hamburger. The golf course opened in 1921 and was recently restored by classic golf architect Jim Urbina. Expires 9.12.24

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! You will have a VIP experience that includes a pre-game ballpark tour with St. Paul Saints General Manager Derek Scharrer and the honor of escorting the Saints porcine mascot to home plate during pre-game introductions

Include are four (4) outfield reserve tickets and four (4) Saints baseball caps.