The raspberries have been harvested and the treats prepared for the 2023 Raspberry Social, taking place on Sunday, August 6, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Center for Benedictine Life at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, 465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood, Idaho.
In addition to homemade raspberry shortcake, raspberry jam and other delicious treats, this benefit for the Historical Museum at St. Gertrude offers free admission to the museum, where Living History characters from the Camas Prairie will tell their stories. Among these will be Sister Radegunda Bischofberger, portrayed by Katrina Dasenbrock, who was the last of the Swiss sisters at the monastery. Cena Bell Estill Holes, portrayed by her granddaughter, Jeri Mae Holes Rowley, will explain how her son, Ray Holes, developed innovations in saddle making during the 1930s. Beth Forsmann will circulate as Mrs. Ferdinand Goebel, who housed immigrants when they first arrived in the area until they were able to get on their feet.
The Raspberry Social will feature a raffle with cash prizes, Seattle Mariners tickets, a beef and pork meat bundle, a quilt, and items made by the sisters and friends of the monastery. There will also be a wide array of arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, tours of the monastery chapel, live music, an art show in Spirit Center, an “Ask a Sister” booth, and a new, used and vintage sale.
Major sponsors for the Raspberry Social are: AirBridge Broadband, Cottonwood Community Federal Credit Union and Arnzen Building Construction.
For more information, check out the website: https://stgertrudes.org/raspberry-social