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This is a certificate from Thunder Bay Resort in NE Lower Michigan for their Award-Winning Elk Viewing Horse Drawn Carriage or Sleigh Ride, Gourmet Dinner and Wine Tasting Event for two persons that includes 2 nights whirlpool suite lodging and 2 breakfasts. This event is a "real-life fairy tale" that has been declared by USA Today and Fox News Online as a "Top 10" Event! You will begin your elk viewing journey by boarding a horse drawn carriage or sleigh pulled by massive draft horses. As your guide fills you with facts about the elk in northern Michigan, you will be whisked "over the river and through the woods" to the resort's elk preserve to view Rocky Mountain elk in their native habitat. Then you will be treated to a five-course gourmet dinner and wine tasting event at the resort's Elk Antler Cabin. You will be greeted at the Elk Antler Cabin by a warm fire and enchanting aromas where culinary artist Spencer has prepared the five-course gourmet dinner on 100+ year old wood cook stoves. During dinner, experience up to six wines from the Sunrise Side of Michigan and be entertained with storytelling from your hosts. After you have finished your scrumptious dinner, you will reboard your horse drawn carriage or sleigh and be whisked back to your overnight whirlpool suite. Your stay at Thunder Bay Resort includes two breakfasts. Thunder Bay Resort is owned by Jack Matthias, brother-in-law of long time SCI Detroit Chapter member and past president Joe Konwinski. Additional persons are welcome to accompany the winning bidder at normal rates. Thunder Bay Resort is located on Michigan's Sunrise Side in northeastern Lower Michigan, a four-hour drive north from Detroit or Grand Rapids. Jet service is also available into Alpena Regional Airport, 15 minutes east of the resort. Call Thunder Bay Resort directly for more information and to book your dates. The certificate expires one year from issue.
DONATED BY: THUNDER BAY RESORT, Jack Matthias
27800 M-32, Hillman, MI 49746
Phone: 800-729-9375
E-mail: reservations@thunderbayresort.com Web: thunderbayresort.com
Value: $644
Auction Location:
P.O, Box 182102, Shelby Twp., Michigan, 48318, United States
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| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
5,000.00 |
5% |
| 5,000.00 |
Infinite |
250.00 |
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