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Silent Auction and Pre-Bidding Options

Silent Auction

THE 2010 Cruise WAS on Monday July 26th!! Over 475 people attended.  Thanks for a great evening.  See you next year.

HERE ARE SOME KEY SILENT AUCTION ITEMS - we had.  CHECK BACK next year for MORE GREAT ITEMS TO PRE-BID ON. 

July 2010 Item # 1.

Bid on a Thanksgiving Full Day Rental for up to 50 people at Dunrovin (includes 1 overnight stay in Cottage plus use of Main floor of the Center).

Main floor Lounge includes ping pong and pool table, fire place, dining room.

Includes full use of kitchen in the cabin and overnight stay on either Wed. Nov. 24th or Thursday Nov. 25th. Also use of the main floor in the center on Thanksgiving day. (DOES NOT include food, beverage,plates, cups). Over $750 value. Minimum bid $299.

Includes use of the grounds, DVD player & large monitor for movies, games, billiard & ping pong tables. A Thanksgiving celebration your guests won't forget!! View more Center info HERE

BID NOW by emailing us HERE or call 651-433-2486 (9-5 weekdays). Include ITEM #, YOUR BID AMOUNT , YOUR NAME & PHONE #.

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July 2010 Item # 2.

Bid on a 5 day 4 night stay at the Dunrovin Cottage. 

It comfortably sleeps 4 adults or a family with kids. This 2 bedroom cottage has a cozy, rustic atmosphere, complete with stone fireplace, a full kitchen, and an adjoining sun room that looks out toward the St. Croix River. Your stay includes full use of Dunrovin’s canoes, kayaks, and paddle-boats, plus the lovely grounds (50 acres) for hiking, swimming, (or cross country skiing.) Sun. thru Thurs. availability.  See it;  click HERE .

A $700 value.  

BID NOW by emailing us HERE or call 651-433-2486 (9-5 weekdays).  Include ITEM #, YOUR BID AMOUNT , YOUR NAME & PHONE #.

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July 2010 Item # 3.

3 day 2 Night Personal Retreat at Dunrovin in a Retreat Center Suite (can include free life/spiritual coaching session with certified life-coach Jerome Meeds - optional).. (up to 6 meals may be included depending upon when scheduled). Up to $225 value ($59 opening bid).

BID NOW by emailing us HERE or call 651-433-2486 (9-5 weekdays). Include ITEM #, YOUR BID AMOUNT , YOUR NAME & PHONE #.

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July 2010 Item # 4.

Paul Molitor Signed Baseball - Hall of famer Paul Molitor gave us this ball. He is a graduate of Cretin High School - a Christian Brother's School. 7 Time All Star - 3300 + hits. With Brewers, Blue Jays, Twins. Lifetime stats, sheet. $75 minimum bid.

BID NOW by emailing us HERE or call 651-433-2486 (9-5 weekdays). Include ITEM #, YOUR BID AMOUNT , YOUR NAME & PHONE #.

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July 2010 Item # 5

Scrap Booking Day at Dunrovin Retreat Center including Lunch - For up to 15 people. Mon. through Friday Weekday usage. 10 AM until 4 PM.  Includes a delicious lunch by our great cooks. We provide the workspace and the beautiful environment, you bring your supplies. $375 value, $99 minimum bid

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July 2010 Item # 6

Joe Mauer Signed Baseball Bat  - Minnesota sports hero signed baseball. A gift to Dunrovin from Joe's mother, Teresa Mauer. Joe attended Cretin-Durham High School, a Christian Brother's School .  The auction item includes life stats and several great photo pages. It is preserved in a collector's tube.  Over $450 value.    $149 minimum bid.

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July 2010 Item # 7

Carl Pavano Signed Baseball - The Current ace of the Minnesota Twins, Carl has pitched 5 complete games this year, (and 6 in his 12 yr. career before this year). as many or more than 22 other teams combined in complete games. His 12 wins are tired for 1st in the A.L. as of 7-23-2010. He has pitched the 3rd most innings. $75 minimum bid.

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July 2010 Item # 8

Bid on a 2 Day 1 Night Stay at Dunrovin at Dunrovin Cottage for up to 4 people

Includes optional coaching/spiritual direction session for 1. Up to 4 people occupancy. Up to $225 Value    $59 Minimum bid.  Buy It NOW $125.

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July 2010 Item #9

Bid on a 3 Day 2 Night Stay in a private room at Dunrovin Center, meals included, plus 1 (optional) life coaching/spiritual direction session.

In main retreat Center. May include 6 meals if available (depending on when scheduled - if other group sare using building).         $225 Vaule    $59 minimum bid.  Buy It NOW $125

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July 2010 Item # 10

Bid on a 3 day 2 night stay in a private room at Dunrovin Retreat Center (meals are not included).    $70 value    $35 minimum   Buy It Now $49

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OTHER ITEMS

$25 Gift Cards for Joseph's Family Restaurant in Stillwater (2 Giftcards available) Bid is for 1 card.  See restaurant HERE.

Wine Extravaganza buy a cork for $10 and receive a great bottle of wine at the end of the evening.

Cookware and other gifts from Williams-Sonoma. Incredible values on great quality items.

 

Forever Calendars $25 value.

 




 

The 2010 Dinner Cruise Benefit WAS Monday July 26th Cruise Info- CLICK HERE

Avalon photoDelicious Buffet -Silent Auction  Live Band - GREAT CAUSE!


Click to play this Smilebox postcard: Archbishop's Blessing

Archbishop John Nienstedt blessed our Retreat Center on Sunday August 16th.

"As we bless this center today, let us thank God for the awesome gift of His presence here in this sacred space. May it continue to be a place of rest, prayer and spiritual encounter for many, many years to come."

SEE PHOTOS of the event above. > "PLAY". Click on photos to enlarge. Photography by Dave Hrbacek.

See the full text of his address by clicking HERE.



 




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