The raffle will be held at Cassidy Mine, lower site, Sunday May 25, 6-7:30pm. Need not be present to win. Winners will be posted on our
main web site.
| Two tickets to Burning Man - Every year, tens of thousands of participants gather to create Black Rock City in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, dedicated to self-expression, self-reliance, and art as the center of community. They leave one week later, having left no trace. These tickets will allow the bearers to attend the 2008 Burning Man event, "The American Dream.". Please see burningman.com for event information. |  |
| Aerial Tour. - Enjoy a one-hour flight for two over the NCA. |  |
Two Nights stay at the Iveson Ranch and Wildlife Preserve. Hike the surrounding hills, and photograph the wild horses, antelope, deer, quail, chukar and pheasants which live on and around this 320 acre "old west" homestead site in the Hualapai Valley. Your stay will be in the 'Falcon House' or in the old 'Tack Room' and family style dining. ivesonranch.com |  |
2 nights at at Soldier Meadows Ranch & Lodge - Right on the historic Lassen Applegate Trail, with frontage on Summit Lake and several natural hot springs, this Black Rock destination is surely one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in the world. Prize is for a room only-- meals are separate. soldiermeadows.com |  |
One night stay at Surprise Valley Hot Springs - In the remote high desert valley of northeastern California - come discover Surprise Valley Hot Springs. Bordered by the majestic Warner Mountains and Nevada’s Hays Range, this is the perfect intimate getaway. Stay in a standard villa featuring a private outdoor hot springs tub, and a kitchenette that is ready for cooking, including coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Weekday only. svhotsprings.com |  |
Two Tickets to Lake Tahoe’s Autumn Food and Wine Festival September 5-7, 2008, From celebrity chefs to Kids’ Cooking Camp to the signature Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting, three days of amazing food, fine wines, live entertainment and more. All in the great outdoors at the Village at Northstar.™ gotahoenorth.com/foodandwine |  |
Peppermill (Reno) - two night stay/three day stay in one of their new Tuscan Suites. peppermillreno.com |  |
Black Rock Bungalow - One nights’ stay at the Black Rock Bungalow. Cozy kitchenettes just off the playa, Gerlach, NV. Presented at the Black Rock Rendezvous, 2008. blackrockbungalow.com |  |
Silver Club Hotel/Casino - a one night stay and dinner for two at the Town Square Restaurant silverclub.com |  |
Las Vegas adventure - a night at Hooters, two tickets for Fab Four Mania, and two tickets for the dolphin habitat.
Steve Chandler panoramic photograph of Black Rock Point - With over 20 years exploring, roaming and photographing remote and spacious desert lands, Steve’s large format panoramic photograph beautifully captures the spirit of the Black Rock. chandlerphotos.com |  |
| Dinner for 4 at Bruno’s Restaurant - renowned for his homemade ravioli dinners, Bruno has been an icon of Gerlach, NV for decades. |  |
Set of 3 framed NCA posters - Produced for the BLM, these posters of the Black Rock playa, Black Rock, and High Rock Canyon from different photographers are framed in weathered wooden frames and would make a great addition to anyone’s home.
Reno Gem And Mineral Society silver geode pendant - Created by Norvie Enns, this beautiful geode from the Black Rock Desert is framed in the precious metal for which Nevada is known. renorockclub.com |  |
Black Rock by Paul F. Starrs and Peter Goin - This large format book by geographer Starrs and photographer Goin explores the Black Rock from the viewpoint of their respective disciplines. Peter Goin will personally dedicate the book to whomever the winner wishes. amazon.com/Black-Rock-Paul-F-Starrs/dp/0874175917 |  |
Chuck Dodd’s Guide to Getting Around in the Black Rock Desert - This guide book written by desert veteran Chuck Dodd has quickly become the definitive, must-have reference for travelers in the region. 19thcenturypublications.com |  |
Emigrant Trails West, A Guide to the Applegate Trail - This guide from Trails West covers the Applegate Trail which starts at Lassen Meadows near present-day Imlay Nevada and ends near Ashland, Oregon. emigranttrailswest.org |  |
Patagonia travels the globe in search of the best materials for their clothing, accessories and luggage. Patagonia’s mission is to build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, and to use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis. Specific prizes yet to be determined. patagonia.com |  |
Friends of Black Rock High Rock gift pack - Includes 2 black hooded sweatshirts, 2 T-shirts, 2 patches, 2 canteens, 10 stickers, and 2 gift memberships for you and a friend of your choice. The shirts are made in the USA with a topographic map on the back and Friends logo on the front. blackrockdesert.org |  |
Cabela’s retail division operates popular destination stores throughout the country. As much wildlife museums and education centers as retail stores, Cabela’s showrooms provide a truly unique shopping experience. Visit Cabela’s retail store in Reno, Nevada that’s conveniently located along I-80, just northeast of Sacramento. Specific prizes have yet to be determined. cabelas.com |  |
ATV Gear - Sonoma Cycle of Winnemucca is a leading dealer for Yamaha, Kawasaki and Polaris motorcycles, ATV’s, watercraft and snowmobiles. We offer a full line of cruisers, sport bikes, off-road machines, motocrossers, play bikes, Kawasaki Mules, Polaris Rangers, and utility vehicles.
sonomacycle.comATV gear - Reno Motor Sports - 4 pairs of gloves, 1 large "Thor" t-shirt, 1 small "Fox" t-shirt, Two fox baseball caps, 1 pair of thick "Thor" socks
The Eldorado in Reno has donated dinner at their La Strada restaurant and a show at the Eldorado Showroom for two.
Nevada Museum of Art - Two passes to the museum and an art book from their gift store.
nevadaart.orgMore prizes may become available. Contact Matthew "Metric" Ebert at metric@blackrockdesert.org or (775) 557-2900 to donate a prize. Prices are $6 for 1 ticket, $10 for 2 tickets, $45 for 10 tickets.
Tickets are available online at
http://blackrockrendezvous.com or at the Black Rock Rendezvous, May 24, 2008 at the Gerlach Community Center, 401 Cottonwood Street, Gerlach, NV. Call (775) 557-2900 or contact metric@blackrockdesert.org for more information.