Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected to say that the end date for the raffle is May 11, not April 30 as initially reported.
Nonprofit Island Green Living is marking Earth Month with a raffle offering a seven-night St. John vacation valued at more than $16,000, with proceeds supporting recycling, food security, greening education and other sustainability initiatives, organizers announced in a press release.
The “Love City Grand Prize Vacation” includes accommodations for two to 10 guests at a five-bedroom beachfront Beach Villa by Artistic Villas, along with an airfare credit of up to $2,000, a four-door Jeep Wrangler rental, a private boat charter, dining experiences, shopping and wellness offerings, according to the press release.
Raffle entries are available here through May 11, 2026. Tickets are priced at $50 each, three for $125, six for $250, or 30 “Golden Ticket” chances for $1,000, the press release stated.
“This year’s Earth Day theme is ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ and these entities have come together to truly support and empower Island Green’s initiatives to make the territory and the planet a better place,” said Board President Harith Wickrema, who also thanked donors and partners, including Deborah and Donald Schnell and the U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department.
The grand prize package includes a seven-night stay for up to 10 guests at the beachfront villa, which features five bedrooms, a private pool, a garden setting, and direct beach access, the release stated.
Additional components include a $2,000 airfare voucher sponsored by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism; a one-week Jeep Wrangler rental and private boat charter from Seashell Vacations; and a 60-minute Swedish massage at Crandall Massage in Mongoose Junction, the release stated.
Dining experiences include a private chef dinner for up to six guests prepared by Chef Vincent Alterio of St. John Speakeasy, as well as dining credits at Ocean 362, The Longboard and Morgan’s Mango in Cruz Bay, the release stated.
The package also includes a $100 shopping certificate to Bamboula in Mongoose Junction and a voluntourism opportunity and private tour at Island Green Living’s ReSource Depot, the release stated.
Organizers said additional prize opportunities are available this year. A second prize Adventure and Shopping Experience valued at $1,335 is available to those who purchase three or more entries, the release stated.
That package includes a zipline tour for four with Tree Limin’ Extreme on St. Thomas, a $250 sailing credit for Kekoa, a $200 dining credit at La Tapa Plage, a $100 gift certificate to Salt and Strand, and a handcrafted bag from St. John Sailsack Co. valued at $229, the release stated.
An early bird drawing for a private wine tasting experience in Bovoni, St. Thomas, valued at $500, is available to entrants who purchase tickets by April 20. Winners of that drawing remain eligible for all other prizes, the release stated.
The raffle period runs through 11:55 p.m. on May 11. The winner will be randomly drawn and announced on Facebook in mid-May and notified by email, according to organizers.
All proceeds will fund Island Green Living programs, including the territory’s only ocean-bound plastics and aluminum recycling efforts, along with community education and sustainability initiatives. Since February 2022, the organization has collected more than 150,000 pounds of ocean-bound plastics and more than 5 million aluminum cans, the release stated.
Organizers also said the ReSource Depot, St. John’s only reuse store, has diverted more than 1 million pounds of materials from the landfill, including building materials, furnishings and clothing.
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The Fine Print:
The “Love City Grand Prize Vacation” package is valid from May – December 13, 2026 and May – December 13, 2027 and subject to space availability and certain blackout periods (weeks of Carnival & Thanksgiving). No Sunday arrivals. A form will be provided for the requested available dates. Once returned, signed & the confirmation email is sent, there are no changes.
All prize components are subject to space availability; winners are responsible for confirming reservations. Some businesses/restaurants may be closed during hurricane season and other periods; it is the winner’s responsibility to verify hours of operation for gift certificate redemption. The winner must adhere to the individual property/business rules and restrictions, including the provision of a credit card number for holds/damage deposits, etc. In the event that a property/business closes or becomes uninhabitable due to a storm, fire, or Act of God, the winner agrees to forfeit the prize. We strongly encourage the winner purchase travel insurance. None of the prizes are transferable without the business owner’s consent and are not redeemable for cash. As required by the IRS, a 1099 will be issued for the value of the prize package.
Kekoa: Sails are subject to availability and credit cannot be used during holiday periods. The dollar amount awarded can only be applied to the cost of the sail and cannot be used toward crew gratuity or Kekoa merchandise. Kekoa is dry-docked for the peak of hurricane season and will not be available August 15 – Oct 31.
Car Rental: Renter must provide proof of insurance and a Visa/MC/Discover card on the rental contract. No CDW/LDW is available. Drivers must be 25 years or older. The winner must comply with all terms and conditions. Tax is not included. No cash back for any unused portion of the rental.
