Experience a Montana Sapphire Mining Party!
Are you looking for a unique experience here in Seattle? Tired of the same old happy hours, movie dates, adult birthday parties, or team building "icebreaker" sessions? Here's a chance to do something original and fun: mining for Montana sapphires! Yep! In the city!
We've procured boxes of raw sapphire laden "dirt" from Montana's oldest sapphire mine, Gem Mountain, and have devised a simple and effective method for cleaning, sorting, and hunting for these beautiful natural treasures from the comfort of our SODO studio near downtown Seattle!
Some Details:
*Find more information in the FAQs at the bottom of the page, and feel free to email us with any further questions!
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We have several different party structures! You can find the details and booking opportunities for each below Miracle's testimonial.
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Mining experiences last about 2 - 2.5 hours including an introduction, a demo, and weighing and sorting your finds!
Booking is usually available Thursday - Monday.
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100% of the profits from these experiences go to The Lavender Rights Project for their work on "advancing gender self-determination, collective safety, and community-rooted systems of care."
Miracle's Testimonial
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SAPPHIRE MINING PARTY
BOOK NOW!$10 per cup, pay-as-you-go
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Invite up to eight guest for this two hour experience! We provide gravel straight from Gem Mountain in Montana, and all of the supplies and instructions for mining your own genuine raw Montana sapphires. Bring friends, bring snacks, and BOYB. -
SAPPHIRE MINING DATE NIGHT FOR TWO
BOOK NOW!$150.00
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This two person package includes:
Two cups each of genuine raw Montana sapphire gravel (then $10 per additional cup).
One bottle of Prosecco or sparkling cider.
One snack tray with meats, cheeses, fruit, and sweets (these can be customized for allergies or food restrictions, so please specify in
the notes at purchase).
All supplies and instructions for hunting for your very own Montana sapphires! -
SAPPHIRE MINING DATE NIGHT FOR THROUPLES
BOOK NOW!$200.00
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This three guest package includes:
Two cups each of genuine raw Montana sapphire gravel (then $10 per additional cup).
Two bottles of Prosecco or sparkling cider.
One snack tray with meats, cheeses, fruit, and sweets (these can be customized for allergies or food restrictions, so please specify in the
notes at purchase).
All supplies and instructions for hunting your very own Montana sapphires! -
SAPPHIRE MINING DATE NIGHT FOR POLYCULES
BOOK NOW!$250.00
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This four to five guest package includes:
Two cups each of genuine raw Montana sapphire gravel (then $10 per additional cup).
Two bottles of Prosecco or sparkling cider.
One snack tray with meats, cheeses, fruit, and sweets (these can be customized for allergies or food restrictions, so please specify in the
notes at purchase).
All supplies and instructions for hunting your very own Montana sapphires!
FAQs
Am I guaranteed to find a sapphire?
Not exactly. While Gem Mountain does sell gravel that is seeded with pre-mined sapphires, we opt for the unseeded boxes where each find is a true discovery. So, we can't guarantee that everyone will find a sapphire, but we can say from experience that your odds are very very good!
Will parking be a problem?
No! We're lucky to have a decently large lot on the north side of our building, and a good amount of street parking all around us.
I'm here! Now how do I get in?
You can find us through DOOR B which is accessed through the gravel parking lot on the north side of the Trigger Building. Give us a call on the intercom and we'll let you in!
What happens if I booked a party or bought a date night package but can't make it? Do you offer refunds?
We'll be sad to miss you, but no worries! Whether you booked a party or bought a date night, just shoot us an email up to 48 hours before the event and we'll sort it out/issue a refund.
What if I'm running late?
No problem! Just give us a heads up so we know you're still coming. As long as you're running no more than 30 minutes behind, there should still be plenty of time to mine a couple of cups!
Are these events all ages?
Everyone is welcome for sapphire mining, but please know that this activity involves a high level of patients and focus that some of our younger guests have found challenging in the past. All minors must be accompanied by an adult and everyone's cups cost the same if they're mining!
Is sapphire mining physically demanding?
There is some getting up and down off the floor and balancing of liquids in the setup process (we can help with this part). The actual mining involves sitting for long stretches and staring into light. If any of this concerns you, get in touch and we'll see what accommodations we can work out!
Is your building wheel chair/walker accessible?
Please get in touch with us ahead of time if you have any specific accessibility needs and we'll do our best to accommodate! Trigger Building does not have any permanent accessibility entrances, however we can rent ramps with enough notice, and sapphire mining takes place all on one floor.
Can you make my sapphires into jewelry?
Yes, yes, yes! We work in all types of gold and platinum, and would love to make your cut or uncut gems into a piece of one-of-a-kind jewelry.
This sounds so fun, but I can't make it to Seattle! Is there anywhere else I could go to mine?
Absolutely! Gem Mountain welcomes visitors to come directly to their Montana mine location to hunt for gems. If Montana isn't an option either, Gem Mountain can ship you your very own gravel box wherever you are!
Do you offer jewelry making classes?
Sadly no! Classes would be a bit too much for our two person team. But, we can make some excellent recommendation for where to go, so feel free to ask us at the event or shoot us an email after!