Canadian Bear Hunt! Nagagami Outfitters- Ontario- Sponsored by Michigan Pallet

We are very excited to announce this week that we will be offering a CANADIAN BEAR Hunt!  It is provided by Michigan Pallet, “friends of Hope School”, and Nagagami Outfitters.

Michigan Pallet, our corporate sponsor for this special package, can be found online HERE.  Their 6 locations combined make them one of the largest pallet manufacturers in the Great Lakes States region!  Learn more about Michigan Pallet, the products and services that they offer on their website.  Thanks so much for sponsoring this fantastic opportunity!

 

  Nagagami is located in Ontario, Canada, and their website can be found HERE.

Details about the hunt are as follows:
7 Day Canadian Black Bear Hunt for Two, valued at US$1600.00
The Hunters are responsible for their Bear License, Bait and Export Permit
www.nagagami.com
Sections of interest on the website:
Cabins
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Black Bears
http://nagagami.dot5hosting.com/page4.html

Feel free to e-mail them if you have any questions.
The Package includes:
-A Cabin with cooking facilities (hunters are responsible for their food and personal items)
-Access to roughly 150 square miles of our Bear Management Area
(If the hunters want Rick to start a bait a week before the hunt, the fee is
US $100. Per Bait.)
-Rick takes the hunters out to show them a suitable area for them to set up their bait and stand if they choose to bait on their own.
-The hunters have an 80% success rate on average
Located Approx. 5.5 hours north of Sault Ste Marie
SPREAD THE WORD TO ALL YOUR HUNTING FRIENDS!!  WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BOTH SUPPORT HOPE SCHOOL AND GO ON A THRILLING BEAR HUNT!!

Mackinac Island Carriage Tours

Go on a 1 3/4 hr horse-drawn carriage ride around Mackinac Island!  Mackinac Island Carriage Tours has generously donated this package to our auction!  This is a historic tour for 2 around the beautiful Mackinac Island!  (Look for this to be packaged with Nick Kleyn’s airplane ride to Mackinac!)

Please visit the Carriage Tour website HERE!

Dutch Treat Campground

We thank the Dutch Treat Campground in Holland for donating a 2 night stay at their facility!  Please visit them HERE online! 

Canadian Lakes Golf Getaway! (Lodging and Tullymore, St. Ives Golf)

This wonderful getaway has been donated courtesy of The Blue Cottage on Main Canadian Lake, Tullymore Golf Resort, and St. Ives Golf Club.

The Blue Cottage is a lovely lakeside home that sleeps up to 10 in the beautiful resort area of Canadian Lakes, near Standwood, MI.  It is owned by Calvin and Bethany DenHartog of Lynden, WA.    You can visit their website HERE, and find even more detailed information, resort amenities, and photographs on their blog HERE.

Please enjoy a THREE-night fall stay at the cottage, located near the prestigious Tullymore and St. Ives golf courses, and many other tourist attractions, including a castle and miles of bike paths.  Michigan’s fall “Color-Tour” season would be the perfect time to take advantage of this package.  The Blue Cottage accepts year-round reservations, so book them for your family’s summer getaway, or take a weekend “up north” any time throughout the year!

The resorts of Tullymore and St. Ives have donated:

(2) 18 hole greens fees, cart included at Tullymore.  Tullymore Resort is a nationally awarded golf course, and was voted Golf Digest #1 Upscale Golf Resort in America.

(2) 18 hole greens fees, cart included at St. Ives.  St. Ives has also received 5-Star ratings from Golf Digest, and is an outstanding course with a beautiful backdrop.

**Please Note**  The golf is offered for Monday through Thursday only.  However, the lodging is offered for any day of the week.

Learn more about Tullymore Golf HERE, and St. Ives golf HERE.

Bid on this package for your family, or for several couples!  Either way, you are sure to have an unforgettable experience!

The Blue Cottage on Main Canadian Lake

Tullymore

St. Ives

Amway Grand Plaza and Friends of Hope School

Friends of Hope school have provided this night away at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.  Look for this to be packaged with other downtown items for a romantic night away with your sweetheart!  Perfect for Mother’s day, birthday, or anniversary!  You can visit the Amway Grand HERE online.

Airplane Ride with Nick Kleyn!

Here is your chance to see our great state of Michigan from above!  Thank you very much to Nick Kleyn who has agreed to be your pilot on what is sure to be a thrilling airplane ride!  Nick will meet you at the airport, and you can help get the plane ready for take-off.  Listen to air traffic control, and then sit back and get ready to enjoy your round trip to Mackinac Island, Put-In Bay, or a similar destination of choice.  Up to 3 people.

Comfort Suites in Grandville

Thank you so much to Comfort Suites in Grandville (next to WalMart on Kenowa).  They have provided us with the rental of their “Breakfast Room”.  This is great for use for a baby/wedding shower, a birthday party, or a family gathering!  This includes full use of the pool room as well.  You can bring in your own food and games,  and there is also a large TV in the room, so when the little ones are tired from swimming, they can take a break. 

Visit them online here.  Thanks so much Comfort Suites!

Baldwin Oaks Campground

Baldwin Oaks Campground in Hudsonville has generously donated a 2-night stay on their premises.  This stay is to be redeemed during the 2012 camping season, and is not valid on holidays.

 

 

You can visit Baldwin Oaks online here, to discover where “camping is fun for the whole family"!

Sauder Village- Ohio

Sauder Village is another great destination for those school breaks!  A historic village where you can experience “History, Hospitality, Creativity, and Fun”.  Please visit their website for more detailed information about Sauder Village, and the events that they are planning throughout this year!  Thank you to Sauder Village for providing the auction with two (2) one day admissions!

 

Chateau Chantal- Traverse City, MI

Beautiful Chateau Chantal in Traverse City has donated a very generous package to the auction! For up to SIX people, this package includes: a Personal TOUR of the winery, an explanation of the winemaking process, and free wine tastings with one of Chateau Chantal’s wine educators.  Valid through March  2013.  The tour must be reserved by phone one month in advance, and is not valid during weekends in October.  While lodging is not included in the package, the Chateau is a full service bed and breakfast as well.  Enjoy a weekend away with friends!  See what this experience is all about here on their website!

John DeVries, ReMax Lifestyles

Your kids will thank you for bidding on this fun getaway!  Thank you to John Devries of ReMax Lifestyles for sponsoring a Great Wolf Lodge (Traverse City) getaway!  This package is a one night stay in a family suite.  This includes 2 queen beds, a sofa sleeper, and a semi-private living area.  This package also includes 4 complimentary passes to their waterpark.  Additional waterpark passes may be purchased at time of check-in.  This certificate is redeemable all the way through 2016, anytime except Saturdays, Holidays, and Spring Break.  You can visit the website for Great Wolf Lodge to view their ammenities here.

Thanks again to John DeVries for this wonderful package.  Contact John for your real estate needs!  He can be found online here.

      

John DeVries, ReMax Lifestyles

S.S. Badger- Lake Michigan Car Ferry

Have you always wanted to take the ferry across to Wisconsin?  Well here is your chance!  The S.S. Badger has donated a voucher valid for a Round Trip Passage for 2 adults, good through the season!  Reservations are required, and information on how to proceed with those will be provided.  Visit the ferry website for more information, and for the 2012 schedule.

The Shack Bed & Breakfast- White Cloud, MI

Thanks so much to the Shack for donating to the auction.  We are putting up for auction a one night stay in a hot tub room!  This is redeemable Monday- Thursday, and expires 01-14-2013.  Situated on 100 wooded acres and overlooking beautiful Robinson Lake, the Shack is a cozy, lodge atmosphere.  They are famous for their complimentary evening banana split and complimentary country breakfast spread.

Visit their website here for a list of full amenities, and browse their photo gallery.

the Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village- Dearborn, MI

America’s Greatest History Attraction!  The Henry Ford is the history attraction that brings the American experience to life.  Celebrate the sights, sounds, and sensations of America’s past in the newly restored Greenfield Village or discover the amazing ideas and innovations awaiting you in the Henry Ford Museum.  Includes four (4) admissions to your choice of the Museum or the Village.  The tickets do NOT have an expiration date.  Also available on site is an IMAX, train rides, shopping at the old time general store, and much more.  Please take the time to view their website, as this destination is sure to be a family favorite.

 

A WONDERFUL, educational experience that is fun for the whole family. 

River Ridge RV Resort and Marina- Standwood MI

Two nights of camping have been donated by River Ridge Resort and Marina.  Located in Stanwood, which is off of exit 131, US 131.  This luxury campground offers many ammenities… listed below.  There are many area attractions as well.   All sites are full hook-up with cable and Wi-fi, as well as fire ring and picnic table.      Please view their website to learn more about their beautiful facilities. 

RV Sites

• Built-in fire pit
• Paved RV Pad and Patio
• Fully Landscaped
• Maintenance Free
• Full hook-up with
  - Water
  - Sewer
  - 50 amp power
  - Cable TV
• RV Rentals

Resort Style Amenities

• Clubhouse
• Game Room
• Fitness Equipment
• Heated Pool
• Playground
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Shuffle Board
• Volleyball
• Shower and Locker Room
• RV Rentals
• Golf Cart Rentals
• Horseshoes
• Laundry Facilities

River Ridge Landing Store and Marina

• Full Concessions
• Boat Launch,Slips and Fuel
• River Front Pavillion
• Pontoon Rental
• RV and Marine Supplies
• Firewood
• Hand Dipped Ice Cream
• Clothing Line
• Groceries
• Beer, Wine, Liquor
• Ice Cream Shoppe
• Full Food Concessions

Sleep Inn of Allendale

Enjoy staying in a Whirlpool Suite at Sleep Inn of Allendale.  This package includes a one-night stay for four people, as well as Continental Breakfast for four.  Fun in the pool is a great way to spend a weekend with the kids!  Valid through 2012.
 


Please check out their facilities here!