The Crush for the Capuchins was a very successful evening, and it helps ensure no one is turned away from retreat for lack of funds. We are still gathering the final numbers and will share the total amount raised here soon.
Thank you to everyone who made it a night to remember
To all who attended, and to the vendors, staff, volunteers, and friars who gave their time and their talent: thank you. The evening happened because of you.
Our Guests
Thank you to everyone who attended, raised a glass, and gave so generously in support of the Capuchin Retreat Center.
Our Vendors & Staff
Thank you to our vendors and to the staff who poured, cooked, served, and looked after every detail of the evening.
Our Volunteers & Friars
Thank you to the volunteers and the Capuchin friars who welcomed our guests and worked behind the scenes all night long.
Thank you to our sponsors and founding partners
Event Chair & Host Venue
Chef Bobby Nahra
ENCORE Catering & Banquet Center
Chef Bobby Nahra chaired The Crush for the Capuchins and opened ENCORE's doors as our host venue for the evening.
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Wine Curator
Jim Lutfy
The Fine Wine Source
Jim Lutfy curated and donated all 100 wines poured throughout the evening and personally donated the Napa Valley excursion that headlined our live auction.
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A special thank you to our organizing committee
- Steve Gadzinski
- Jim Lutfy
- Chef Bobby Nahra
- Tony Raffin
Special Sponsors of the Evening
Honorary Winery & Presenting Sponsor
Celani Family Vineyards stood with us as the Honorary Winery and Presenting Sponsor of The Crush for the Capuchins, lending their name and their generosity in support of the Capuchin Retreat Center.
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Grand Cru Sponsor
The Fred J. Maloof Family Foundation joined us as a Grand Cru Sponsor of The Crush for the Capuchins, lending their generosity in support of the Capuchin Retreat Center.
Grand Cru Sponsor
Wolverine Packing Co. joined us as a Grand Cru Sponsor of The Crush for the Capuchins, lending their generosity in support of the Capuchin Retreat Center.
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Grand Cru Sponsor
John Chatzopoulos
The Suburban Collection joined us as a Grand Cru Sponsor of The Crush for the Capuchins, lending their generosity in support of the Capuchin Retreat Center.
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Grand Cru Sponsor
Weston Stanford
Les Stanford Automotive Group joined us as a Grand Cru Sponsor of The Crush for the Capuchins, lending their generosity in support of the Capuchin Retreat Center.
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Premier Cru Sponsor
Anthony Peters
Smith Meat Packing, Inc. joined us as a Premier Cru Sponsor of The Crush for the Capuchins, in support of the Capuchin Retreat Center.
Premier Cru Sponsor
Brengman Family Wines joined us as a Premier Cru Sponsor of The Crush for the Capuchins, in support of the Capuchin Retreat Center.
brengmanfamilywines.com →Matthew Simoncini joined us as a Premier Cru Sponsor of The Crush for the Capuchins, in support of the Capuchin Retreat Center.
Acropolis Parking- Sherry Esch
- Van Fox
- Steve Gadzinski
Jason Grobbel- DJ Mike Kirouac
- Nicholas LeFevre
Nancy Lutfy- Tim Nichols
Tony Raffin
Tom Raguso- Colleen Wildner
- Richard Adamoin memory of Gloria Adamo
- Dennis & Christine DiPonio
Jeff McMann- David & Betty Roden
- Matthew Szura
- Ernst Meats & Seafood
Pawzable Dog Training
“I wasn’t able to attend, but would like to make a donation.”
Gifts of any size are gratefully accepted. Proceeds fund the Retreat Center's daily operations and provide a scholarship for those who wouldn't be able to afford to come on retreat.
Find out more, and maybe make a retreat yourself
Set on 95 wooded acres in Washington Township, Michigan, the Capuchin Retreat Center is a Catholic Franciscan spirituality center offering weekend retreats, days of reflection, Mass, and spiritual direction to anyone carrying a burden they cannot name to someone else — grief, addiction, broken relationships, spiritual exhaustion.
The Center offers its programs at a loss, on purpose, and no one is ever turned away for inability to pay. Visit www.capretreat.org to find out more.
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“People today are exhausted and searching for stillness. We never turn anyone away for lack of money, and that promise is only possible because of the generosity of this community.”— Br. Igor De Bliquy, Director, Capuchin Retreat Center