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Fill your plate with tasty food cooked up by John Hardy and Cedar Valley Ranch catering at History Afield's supper and get ready to bid on one of the following unique packages at the live auction. Explore the Sweetwater Sea... ...aboard the tall ship Manitou or Westwind on a Lake Michigan cruise for two one golden September afternoon. Continue your journey as guests of the Leelanau Historical Society on our annual fieldtrip to North Manitou Island, on Saturday, September 8 don't forget to take along the two boxed lunches from the Village Cheese Shanty. Tired? Kick-up your feet and get a new perspective on the peninsula and Good Harbor Bay on a sunset cruise from Leland to Pyramid Point aboard the Mishe Mokwa, courtesy of the Grosvenor family and Manitou Island Transit. A beautiful model Great Lakes freighter handmade by Hugh Starks of Glen Arbor will help you remember your adventures. Value: $300. Hit the Links... ...again...and straighten that drive, perfect that putt, and get up and down in fewer strokes with this package featuring 18 holes of golf (with cart) for two people at three of the finest courses in Leelanau: King's Challenge Golf Club, Bahle Farms, and Mistwood. A pair of lessons by King's Challenge PGA professional Mark Stevenson will help you or you and your golfing partner lower your score. Value: $400. Walk the Beach at Sunset... ...adorned by a singular piece of jewelry that captures the spirit of Peninsula. Designed and hand-crafted specifically for History Afield by Becky Thatcher of Leland, Glen Arbor, and Key West, one of the most innovative jewelry designers in the country, this Legend necklace features beads of Leland blues, bone, turquoise, and petoskeys. The piece will be on display at the bar-b-que. Value: $500. Get Away from It All... ...or ask your family or friends who long for Leelanau to do the same by providing them with a snug weekend retreat cottage of their very own! This package offers a three-night stay during color season in October at a Lake Leelanau cabin on the outskirts of Leland. Include dinner for two at the Riverside Inn and you have the perfect gift for a special anniversary or birthday or for your favorite urban-dwelling leaf peepers! Value: $500. Food for the Soul There's nothing like a table full of friends, family, and fine food. This package includes a gourmet cooking lesson and dinner party for eight by Chris Cihak, a graduate of Johnson and Wales University and former chef at some of the top restaurants in the county including The Riverside Inn and Hattie's. Chris is taking time off from his current duties at Tapawingo to work with you to plan the perfect menu, purchase the food, invite up to eight guests, and get ready for an interactive and fun cooking lesson resulting in a first-class dinner party at your home. Bam! Take that Emeril! Value: $400. Keep the Mind Sharp and the Spirit Fulfilled... ...with two season tickets to: the Beyond the Bay film series at the Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay; the Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City; and the International Forum lecture series on foreign affairs. Value: $350. Pass along an Heirloom... ...that will be treasured for generations. This authentic Amish-made, full-sized quilt was hand stitched by Amanda Yoder of Louisburg, Pennsylvania. Approximately nine years old, this quilt has never been washed or used, and is in mint condition. Brightly colored flowers are appliqued on a white ground. The quilt top is 100% cotton and the backing (also white) is a polyester blend. The quilt measures 96" x 81". Appraised at $1,500. Back to History Afield Main Page | |||
