Bidding on Friends of Virgin Islands National Park’s Villas For The Park Auction and Fundraiser opened on Friday, Nov. 14 and closes on Friday, Nov. 28. The auction catalog features 30 stays in hotels, villas and cottages on St. John, St. Thomas and St. Croix offering an opportunity for both Virgin Islanders and those from further afield to enjoy downtime in the islands and support the protection and preservation of the natural and cultural resources in Virgin Islands National Park.
“This auction is a wonderful opportunity for people to enjoy a stay in these beautiful Virgin Islands and the help protect and preserve the magic that is Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument,” says Tonia Lovejoy, Executive Director, Friends of Virgin Islands National Park. “We are continually in awe of the generosity of our community members who have donated stays to make this event possible.”
Created after the 2017 hurricanes when in person events weren’t possible, this fundraiser is now in its 9th year and is an important source of funding for programs like sea turtle protection, trails management, School Kids In The Park, Learn To Swim and more.
The auction catalog includes stays at Bombalassy Villa, Catch ’n Keep Cottage, Concordia Eco Resort, Coral Caribe Villa, Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel, Desert Rose Villa, Dream Come True, Dreamview On The Hill, Estate Lindholm, Fish Tales Cottage, Gaia’s Pearl, Marketplace Suites, Mayan Sky Villa, On A Clear Day, Pebble Cove, Rebecca’s Fancy, St. John Inn, Samuel Cottages, Seaside at Grande Bay Resort, Stonehouse, Sunnyside Villa, Sunset Ridge Villa, The Fred Boutique Resort & Spa, The Green Iguana Hotel, The Hills St John, The Mary Ann Boutique Hotel, The Other World Villa, Villa Circe, Villa Tiffany, and Wharfside Village Hotel.
To learn about the work that the Friends does and to register for the Villas For The Park Auction visit their website at www.friendsvinp.org.
Friends of Virgin Islands National Park is a non-profit organization and is the official philanthropic partner of Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument. Since 1988, Friends has been supporting the National Park Service in assuring that the park’s unique terrestrial and marine resources are protected, that the Virgin Islands’ cultural treasures in the park are preserved, and that visitors and community are connected to the park through volunteerism, education, and advocacy. For more information: www.friendsvinp.org
