The historic Turner Farm, located on North Haven Island, is the site of the summer barn supper experience and will offer twilight and evening views for the lucky winner of the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s Treat for Two raffle. Contributed photo
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee has assembled its sixth annual Treat for Two raffle package with a reservation date of Thursday, Aug. 19, and is extending an invite to the general public to purchase a chance to win a Maine excursion and organic farm-to-table meal. The winner will receive reservations for a dinner at the historic Turner Farm on North Haven Island combined with a round-trip ticket on Capt. John Morin’s Equinox transit service out of Rockland.
The winning ticket will be drawn during the committee’s annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake, Sunday, Aug. 8. The winners will be notified that evening.
Raffle tickets cost $30 each for a chance to win a prize package worth more than $300 which includes round-trip transportation from Rockland to the island, a tour of the farm, a multi-course meal, local brew and wine, twilight views and conversation for two guests.
Erin French, founder of Lost Kitchen Restaurant, recommends the Turner Barn experience on her website, “It’s the journey to get there that is three-quarters the fun … make sure to keep an extra eye out for special event barn dinner events at Turner Farm,” according to a news release from the committee.
Past winners have really enjoyed their Treat for Two evenings.
“The winner of this raffle will treasure their memories of the experience,” said Valarie Johnson, who has organized the raffle for the past six years. “Where else can a couple have such a unique, enjoyable evening out including a five-course meal, local brew and wine, all on a Maine island for a $30 luck-of-the-draw? Every year I receive great compliments so this is a must have event,” she continued.
Johnson said, “Purchase your ticket now, because Aug. 19 will be here before you know it!”
To purchase raffle tickets or to ask questions, contact Johnson at 207-549-3358 or valariesmithjohnson@gmail.com. Because of state law, tickets are not sold online.
More information on the raffle can be found online at lincolncountydemocrats.com/raffle where folks will be able to watch a video interview with Dexter and Juliet Morrison of Brunswick, who won the raffle three years ago.
Dexter and Juliet Morrison of Brunswick, winners of the Treat for Two raffle two years ago, recorded their thoughts about the experience in a short video. Screen grab by Geoffrey Bates
“We had a beautiful ride out. It was a gorgeous evening,” shared Juliet, during the interview, “When we arrived it was so spectacular. We were just in awe of the view.”
The committee uses the money they raise through this and other fundraising initiatives to support its local efforts in Lincoln County. Its grassroots mission is to organize volunteers and communicate with voters in support of candidates who believe in the Democratic ideals and principles of government by, of, and for all the people.
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