Happy 2025 from all of us at Friends of Acadia! We are thrilled to announce that our 36th Annual Benefit will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at a new venue – Gate House Farm in Northeast Harbor, Maine.

This property will provide a charming setting for an unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and support for Acadia National Park.

Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Chilton Trust, our amazing Benefit Committee, and all of YOU for making last year’s event a huge success!

As we look forward to this year’s Annual Benefit and Auction, we are grateful for the continued generosity of all the volunteers, auction donors, patrons, businesses, and attendees. This passionate community of supporters has made the Benefit a wonderful summer tradition and an important fundraiser for our beloved Acadia National Park.

This year’s Benefit Committee, led by Lesley Draper & Jill Hinckley, is already hard at work planning what we know will be an extraordinary night. We can’t wait!

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Chilton Trust Company

Additional gratitude to this year’s Benefit Committee Co-chairs:
Lesley Draper and Jill Hinckley

If you have questions or would like to donate to the silent or live auctions, call 207-370-4910 or reach out to Jen Byer, special events coordinator, at jen_byer@friendsofacadia.org.

Please note: Certain restrictions may apply to grants Friends of Acadia receives from donor advised funds, including limitations related to ticketed events and fulfillment of legally binding pledges. Please inquire with your donor advised fund custodian about the intended use of your recommended donation and learn about any restrictions/prohibitions that may apply. Learn more.