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Acadia National Park
Friends of Acadia’s
35th Annual Benefit
Thank you to all who attended the 35th Annual Benefit & Auction, helping raise funds for Acadia!
Mark your calendars for August 9, 2025!
Friends of Acadia’s
The Stars Align for a Magical Night
The Annual Benefit venue has changed for the first time in nearly two decades.
We’re thrilled to offer guests of the Annual Benefit the opportunity to enjoy the historic and enchanted venue of Cover Farm.
Join us under the stars in the secret walled garden for an elegant cocktail party and silent auction, then on to the tent for dinner, live auction, paddle raise and dancing the night away to the Sultans of Swing band. All to celebrate and support our beloved Acadia.
Patron Preview Party
AUGUST 7, 2024
Hosted by Lesley Draper & Bob Stolar, Northeast Harbor, Maine
Thank You to our 2024 Patrons
The Patron Program is a vital source of funding for Friends of Acadia’s conservation work in Acadia, from trails and carriage roads, to youth programs and resiliency to climate change.
Paddle Raise: Can We Dig it? Yes, We Can!
This year’s Paddle Raise aims to refresh the park’s aging fleet of heavy equipment, which is critical to both routine maintenance in the park and Acadia’s ability to recover from recent storm damage.
Learn More About the Paddle Raise
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Chilton Trust Company.
As well as
Auction Sponsor Interactive Brokers
Paddle Raise Sponsor Wallace Events
Entertainment Sponsor Goldman Sachs
Media Sponsor
Maine Home + Design
Additional gratitude to this year’s Benefit Committee Co-chairs:
Anne Green, Jill Hinckley, and Lydia Kimball.
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.
Benefit Sponsors
Thank you to the many businesses that have generously sponsored the 35th Annual Friends of Acadia Benefit & Auction. Please support our sponsors.
ACADIA MOUNTAIN LEVEL
Cool As A Moose
Griffin & Griffin Lighting
New York Puzzle Company
CHAMPLAIN MOUNTAIN LEVEL
Exclusive Yachts
Atlantic Landscape Construction Company
William Blair
SARGEANT MOUNTAIN LEVEL
EL Shea
FIORE Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars
Hodgdon Yachts
Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound
PEMETIC MOUNTAIN LEVEL
Bar Harbor Wealth Management
The Jackson Laboratory
MDI Grows Landscape Services
BEECH MOUNTAIN LEVEL
Acadia Bike & Coastal Kayaking Tours
Acadia Park Company
The Acadia Shops
Asticou Inn
Bangor Savings Bank
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
Bar Harbor Hospitality Group
– A Division of Witham Family Hotels
Bar Harbor Savings & Loan
Beal’s Lobster Pier
The Bluenose Inn
Burdick & Associates Landscape Design
Dead River Company
Galyn’s Restaurant
John Williams Boat Company
Jordon Pond House – ExplorUS
Machias Savings Bank
Mount Desert Island Hospital
Orono Brewing Company
West Bay Acadia RV Campground
Window Panes
We can't wait to see you at the Annual Benefit!
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.