Heartwood Theater’s Online Vacation Property Raffle, has arrived. This year’s seven destinations include: an Ireland B&B, Polanco District (Mexico City) apartment, large town house in Astoria in coastal Oregon, Boston B&B, Damariscotta waterfront condo, Damariscotta waterfront apartment (available Pumpkinfest weekend) and large home in Edgecomb (also available Pumpkinfest weekend).

A fun, new offering this year is a Dining Package, with two winners each receiving $50 gift certificates to 10 Midcoast restaurants (total value $500).

Once again, ticket sales for each property will be capped at a low 125 (100 for each Dining Package).  Tickets are $50 for all properties except Boston, which is only $25.  Winning property packages include up to $1,000 cash, to be paid directly to each of the five winners, immediately following the drawing.

Availability varies by location, as noted on the website; vacation times are to be scheduled by the winners, with the property owners.   

Sales will continue through midnight on Thursday, May 23. Winning tickets will be drawn at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 24.  The number of remaining tickets on each package is updated on the raffle website, providing up to the moment odds on winning.

Featured this week is the longest running, most sought after destination of the past several years  – a six night stay for two (including daily breakfasts, afternoon tea and four course dinners) in the Currarevagh House, County Galway, Ireland - $1,000 spending money included. 

This gracious early Victorian country house, set in 180 acres of private parkland and woodland bordering on Lough Corrib is an oasis of privacy in an idyllic, undisturbed natural environment, providing exceptional personal service and a high standard of accommodation with old fashioned, traditional character.  Twelve uniquely styled bedrooms offer undisturbed views of either Lough Corrib or the mountains.  Guests have exclusive use of three comfortable sitting rooms to relax beside open turf fires, enjoy the breathtaking view, browse bookshelves or quietly snooze to the sound of ... nothing.

Currarevagh still retains the atmosphere of a bygone age, emphasizing hospitality and service … a private country house, rather different than a hotel experience … extremely comfortable, but not pretentious. Tranquil informality lends itself to those seeking a relaxing few days, enjoying the house and grounds or exploring the beauty of Lough Corrib, Connemara, Galway and beyond. Fishing guides and boat hire available. For more information on this trip, visit http://www.currarevagh.com.

Stay tuned for next week’s featured property – or visit raffle.heartwoodtheater.org for full details on each location.  Start to finish, the entire process can be managed with a few clicks OR tickets may be purchased by downloading a registration form and mailing with payment to Heartwood. 

Fully hosted and managed online, this fundraising opportunity reaches far beyond the local community for support, brining resources for local theater from all over the country.  It’s a great opportunity to share with friends and family, in support of Heartwood’s theater performance and education. 

For questions, email info@heartwoodtheater.org or phone 563.1373.