The 2026 Details

When: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Time: Starting right at 6 pm

Where: The Beautiful Grounds at TLHD

The Summer Soirée

This year marks our 66th Season of Theatre L’ Homme Dieu and we are excited to celebrate with our signature summer event —the annual Summer Soirée —and you won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening!

Enjoy a lively evening starting with cocktails and conversation on the patio, followed by special entertainment. Then, we’ll gather under the tent for a festive dinner, a spirited live auction, and a powerful Fund the Mission moment- all in support of TLHD’s powerful legacy and its exciting future!

Package One

An Enchanting Evening on Browns Point

A Lake Darling Dinner for Twelve

Picture yourself gathered around a beautifully set table overlooking Lake Darling as the sun sets over Browns Point. Dick and Gretchen Wilson will welcome a party of 12 for cocktails and nibbles before an extraordinary multi-course dinner created by the husband-and-wife culinary team behind Field & Flour. With carefully selected wines, seasonal ingredients and local sourcing, this is gracious lakeside hospitality at its very best.

One evening. One table. One winning bidder.

Two tickets. $1,000 toward your stay. One world of possibilities.

Package Two

Create Your Own Getaway

Where will your next adventure take you?

This flexible travel package puts the choice entirely in your hands. Enjoy two round-trip Delta Air Lines tickets from any U.S. gateway, valid for travel within the U.S., Mexico or the Caribbean, plus a $1,000 Marriott Bonvoy gift card redeemable at thousands of hotels and resorts. A long weekend in a favorite city. A relaxing beach escape. A resort getaway in Mexico or the Caribbean. You choose the destination, the timing and the experience.

PACKAGE THREE

Holiday Magic at the Guthrie

Dinner, Theatre and a Carefree Holiday Evening for Eight

Gather a group of eight and experience one of Minnesota’s most treasured holiday traditions in unforgettable style. Luxury ground transportation by Steinbring Motorcoach will whisk your group to the Guthrie Theater, where the evening begins with dinner at Indígena by Owamni, the acclaimed restaurant from James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Sherman located inside the Guthrie. Then settle in for the beloved production of A Christmas Carol, creating the perfect holiday evening filled with remarkable cuisine, unforgettable theatre and time well spent together.

One magical holiday evening. One winning bidder.

One historic club. One extraordinary evening. A rare invitation behind its doors.

Package Four

An Evening at The Minnesouri Club

A Private Lake Miltona Dinner for Twelve

Step inside a piece of lakes-area history few have ever experienced. John and Renee Meara will welcome you and your guests for cocktails and appetizers at their beautiful Lake Miltona cottage before strolling down the path to the storied Minnesouri Clubhouse. Dating to 1890, this private, members-only retreat offers a remarkable glimpse into another era — and spectacular sunset views over Lake Miltona. There your party of up to 12 will enjoy a beautiful dinner featuring the Club’s signature walleye and timeless hospitality in a setting that simply cannot be purchased or replicated.

Package Five

The Lakes Area Arts Passport

A Season of Theatre, Music and Live Performance

Discover a year of exceptional theatre, music and live performance across the Alexandria Lakes Area. This one-of-a-kind package includes two season passes to Theatre L’Homme Dieu’s 2027 MainStage and concert series, season passes to Central Square Theatre in Glenwood, passes to the Legacy of the Lakes summer concert series and a season pass to Andria Theatre in downtown Alexandria. Spend the year exploring the remarkable organizations that make our lakes area such a vibrant place to live, visit and celebrate the arts.

One season. Four remarkable organizations. Countless unforgettable memories.