Join us for a
Breakfast with the Owls
to raise funds for the next step toward the future home of the International Owl Center.
8:30 - 11:30 AM Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church
Houston, Minnesota is home to the only all-owl education center in the United States, the Root River Trail, beautiful wooded hillsides filled with owls and other birds, and some fantastic food producers of whom you may not be aware. This mouth-watering meal will introduce you to more of what makes the Owl Center proud to be located in this rural and wild area.
The locally sourced menu includes:
Buckwheat Crêpes with Goat Chèvre and Sugared Strawberries or Maple Syrup
Gluten-free Quiche with Seasonal Vegetable
Wild Boar Bacon
Locally Roasted Fair Trade Coffee
Ingredients are sourced from:
-Buckwheat and white flour, grown locally and ground at Schech's Mill, which still operates with its original 1876 equipment
-Eggs from Ethan's Eggs
-Goat buttermilk and cheese from Marge Kitchen and Karyl Dronen
-Maple syrup from Lane Zaffke (Spring Grove, MN)
-Uhu Brew Coffee from Carlson Roasting Company
-Wild boar bacon from Buffalo Gal
-Strawberries from Wold Strawberry Farm (Spring Grove, MN)
PROGRAM
8:30-9:00 AM: Coffee & live owl social time
9:00-9:15 AM: Formal "Meet the Owls" program
9:15-10:15 AM: Family-style sit-down breakfast
10:15-10:30 AM: The Owl Center story
10:30-11:30 AM: Live auction (you can bid by proxy if you can't attend)
Breakfast with the Owls
to raise funds for the next step toward the future home of the International Owl Center.
8:30 - 11:30 AM Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church
Houston, Minnesota is home to the only all-owl education center in the United States, the Root River Trail, beautiful wooded hillsides filled with owls and other birds, and some fantastic food producers of whom you may not be aware. This mouth-watering meal will introduce you to more of what makes the Owl Center proud to be located in this rural and wild area.
The locally sourced menu includes:
Buckwheat Crêpes with Goat Chèvre and Sugared Strawberries or Maple Syrup
Gluten-free Quiche with Seasonal Vegetable
Wild Boar Bacon
Locally Roasted Fair Trade Coffee
Ingredients are sourced from:
-Buckwheat and white flour, grown locally and ground at Schech's Mill, which still operates with its original 1876 equipment
-Eggs from Ethan's Eggs
-Goat buttermilk and cheese from Marge Kitchen and Karyl Dronen
-Maple syrup from Lane Zaffke (Spring Grove, MN)
-Uhu Brew Coffee from Carlson Roasting Company
-Wild boar bacon from Buffalo Gal
-Strawberries from Wold Strawberry Farm (Spring Grove, MN)
PROGRAM
8:30-9:00 AM: Coffee & live owl social time
9:00-9:15 AM: Formal "Meet the Owls" program
9:15-10:15 AM: Family-style sit-down breakfast
10:15-10:30 AM: The Owl Center story
10:30-11:30 AM: Live auction (you can bid by proxy if you can't attend)
2018 auction items
Bring your wallet so you can participate in the live auction. All funds raised will be used for acquisition of the Owl Center's future site, so be generous for this great cause! (Email us to bid by proxy if you can't attend in person.)
2018 Auction items include:
-A pair of replica Yup'ik Short-eared Owl masks made by David Johnson
-Cashmere shawl from Nepal
-Tyto alba red wine from Portugal, in a box that can be used as a birdhouse
-Winking Owl wine paired with wine glasses engraved with the Owl Center logo
-Minnesota Twins photo collage signed by Tony Oliva
-Maple syrup from Barred Woods in Vermont
-Japanese dinner by Carol Hanson for up to eight people at Carol's home in New Brighton, MN.
-A custom scratchboard animal portrait by Owl Center Educator Jo Severson
-Two places at the table at the special guest dinner at Ron and Rae Evenson's house the Thursday evening before the International Festival of Owls
-Hand-crocheted round owl blanket from the Iris Garden Club
-One night stay with breakfast for two at the Hilton - Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America
-A tea basket donated by Barista's coffee shop, including an owl teapot and the poetry book "O is for Owl" by Ronnie Hess
-Chocolate bourbon pecan pie made by Sue Fletcher, Owl Center Educator
-Kahlua brownies made by Jo Hidaka, awesome Owl Center volunteer
-Bagias Family Wines-Zinfandel
2018 Auction items include:
-A pair of replica Yup'ik Short-eared Owl masks made by David Johnson
-Cashmere shawl from Nepal
-Tyto alba red wine from Portugal, in a box that can be used as a birdhouse
-Winking Owl wine paired with wine glasses engraved with the Owl Center logo
-Minnesota Twins photo collage signed by Tony Oliva
-Maple syrup from Barred Woods in Vermont
-Japanese dinner by Carol Hanson for up to eight people at Carol's home in New Brighton, MN.
-A custom scratchboard animal portrait by Owl Center Educator Jo Severson
-Two places at the table at the special guest dinner at Ron and Rae Evenson's house the Thursday evening before the International Festival of Owls
-Hand-crocheted round owl blanket from the Iris Garden Club
-One night stay with breakfast for two at the Hilton - Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America
-A tea basket donated by Barista's coffee shop, including an owl teapot and the poetry book "O is for Owl" by Ronnie Hess
-Chocolate bourbon pecan pie made by Sue Fletcher, Owl Center Educator
-Kahlua brownies made by Jo Hidaka, awesome Owl Center volunteer
-Bagias Family Wines-Zinfandel
Everyone who attends will get to select a piece of children's owl artwork from around the world to take home.
Cost to participate in this morning of feathers, fine dining, fun, and fundraising is $75/person or $600 for a table of 8. Click here to register online (no additional fees for online registration.) Only a few tickets left!
Pre-registrations only, no walk-ins. Please register by 6/30/18.
Cost to participate in this morning of feathers, fine dining, fun, and fundraising is $75/person or $600 for a table of 8. Click here to register online (no additional fees for online registration.) Only a few tickets left!
Pre-registrations only, no walk-ins. Please register by 6/30/18.
