Abbey Scribe | July 29, 2010

Ever since we found out that Santa is a big fan of The Lost Abbey (and that he has a vacation condo here in San Diego), we’ve been able to persuade him to turn out in the red suit to take photos with the folks attending our Christmas in July fundraiser and celebration. Of course, Santa demands the best, so we also convince famed-photographer Jon Schulz to step away from the supermodels, rock stars and professional athletes for a day and help us out.

Take a gander below at the photos this year’s visit from St Nick. (Sure, a few of the people haven’t sat with Santa in a while — for some, a long while — but the results are always entertaining.)

Oh, and if your picture appears here, feel free to download it and use it.

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Tags: christmas in july, fundraiser, santa, toys for tots

Abbey Scribe | June 21, 2010

Join us at The Lost Abbey for our second annual Christmas in July celebration and fundraiser to benefit the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Foundation.
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Christmas in July

Events on tap:

Beer releases:

• 2010 Santa’s Little Helper (Bourbon Barrel-aged) – 22oz bottles; $12 each; 6 bottle limit

Food & Beer:

• Food – Authentic San Marcos-style BBQ; slow-cooked to perfection
• On Tap – All of The Lost Abbey & Port Brewing’s regular 21 tap line-up, plus a few secret specialties

Activities:

• A Visit from St. Nick – Get your photo with Santa Claus in the Barrel Room
• Live Music — 1st session: Boneyard, 2nd session: The Professors

Toys for Tots drive and fundraiser

• Toy Drive — Bring a new, unwrapped toy values at $15 or more to benefit Toys for Tots

• Get a Gift, give a gift — For every bottle of Gift of the Magi sold ($12 $10) we’ll make a $1 donation to Toys for Tots

• Giving Tree – Make an additional $15 cash donation to Toys for Tots (above & beyond the unwrapped toy) and you get to select a gift from the Christmas Tree. Here’s a partial list:
  • Cable Car
  • Churchill’s Finest Hour
  • Cuvee de Tomme
  • Red Poppy
  • Sinner’s Blend
  • Yellow Bus
  • Tickets to the Lost Abbey Private Barrel Night

  There are only 100 gifts under the tree per session, so make sure to get yours early!

The Details:

• When: Saturday, July 24, 2010; Two sessions: 12pm to 3pm and 4pm to 7pm. Beer and bottle release sales begin at 12pm, food and music at 1pm, santa arrives at 2pm.
• Where: Lost Abbey / Port Brewing Co., San Marcos, San Diego County, CA
• How Much: Photos with Santa, music, food and entertainment are all FREE! We are, however, asking everyone who attends to bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $15 or more to donate to Toys for Tots. (Beers are all regular price.)

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Tags: chistmas in july, fundraiser, Santa's Little Helper, toys for tots