Auction Item #1
Metropolitan Marvels:
Where Creativity Lasts Forever
Private Tour of the Met & Lunch
Skip the lines and join your private tour of the Met permanent paintings collection. You and three of your friends will join your guide for an hour-long, private tour of the Met Paintings’ Collection, followed by lunch in the Members’ Dining Room.
*Mutually agreed-upon date within a year of the auction, weekends and Wednesday are excluded.
Starting Bid $100 Bid Increment $50
Value $1000
Generously donated by: Francine Walker
Auction Item #2
NYC Getaway
One Night at the Greenwich Hotel with Dinner Reservation at Locanda Verde
Indulge in a luxe weekend getaway in the city that never sleeps! This unique one-night escape invites you to spend a night at the 5-star, luxury wellness Greenwich Hotel and enjoy a secured dinner at Locanda Verde in the vibrant heart of the city! The perfect urban retreat!
Starting Bid $200
Bid Increment $100
Value $2000
Generously donated by: Mackenzie Mas
Auction Item #3
Hydrafacial Treatment
Elevate your skincare routine with the HydraFacial Treatment. Experience the immediate magic of a HydraFacial – a gentle, non-invasive treatment suitable for all skin types. Watch impurities vanish as exfoliation, serums, and hydration rejuvenate your skin, leaving you with an irresistible post-treatment glow. Everything you need to look and feel gorgeous!
Starting Bid $100 Bid Increment $25
Value $275
Generously donated by: Merry Thornton
Med Spa/Hydrafacial at Element Medical Aesthetics
Auction Item #4
Rangers Tickets
Your group of 6 will score the ULTIMATE power play with Rangers Tickets, located Section 115, Row 14, Seats 5-6 and Section Section 115, Row 8, Seats 1-4. From their home ice at Madison Square Garden, you will watch Artemi Parain, who also holds the lead in most goals and assists, Brendan Lemieux, and the entire team in action!
*Any regular season game. Tickets can be used for the same game or split between the tickets by row for two games. Generously donated by: North River Company and Pachios Family
Starting Bid $50 Bid Increment $50
Value $500
Auction Item #5
Yankees Tickets
Make the famous song a reality! Four people will be able to watch the Yankees up close in Section 22, row 5. This special offer includes a VIP parking pass, use of a private entrance to the stadium, complimentary food and drinks, and FULL access to the Legends Club. Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, Anthony Rizzo, and all the other Bronx Bombers await!
*Any regular home games for the 2024 season.
Starting Bid $250 Bid Increment $100
Value $2500
Generously donated by: Peter Freund
Auction Item #6
Taste The Joy!
Host Your Own Fete
Host the perfect party! Private chef, John Wieks, is ready to cook up some delectable food for up to 10 people at your home. But wait, that's not all! He will be accompanied by a wait staff, tablescape designed by La Maison Fete, and local sommelier selected 3 red & 3 white wines. Start planning your guest list!
Starting Bid $500 Bid Increment $200 Value $5000
Generously donated by: Emily Bushnell, La Maison Fete, Christy Counts
Auction Item #7
Calling All Aspiring Equestrians!
A $200 gift card to RIDE and private lessons from Ericka Rose is the ideal package for aspiring equestrians! Depending on your skill level, you can sign up for a beginner or back in the saddle riding lesson at her farm in Pawling, NY or join her on a BRLA Trail Ride or Foxhunt with the Goldens Bridge Hounds.
Starting Bid $75 Bid Increment $50
Value $750
Generously donated by: Ericka Rose
Starting Bid $100 Bid Increment $50 Value $1000 Enjoy some of the Bedford areas most lovely and special restaurants! You will receive a $200 gift card to each of these landmark establishments: Inn at Pound Ridge, Farmer and the Fish, 121, Cenadou, and Seamores. Bon appetit! Generously donated by: Local Restaurants and Beloved Volunteers Auction Item #8 Good Food, Good Mood. Best of Local Restaurants
Strengthen your Mental Health
It takes courage to try something new!
Andrea MacGilpin is dedicated to helping you in a caring and personalized way. She knows the strength of connection and teamwork. Her goal is to create an environment that not only uplifts you but also empowers you to achieve your aspirations. With three, hour long sessions, she'll help you lay a foundation for a stronger self and guide you to a more confident and aware future.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Andrea specializes in assisting children, teens, and adults in overcoming challenges through practical approaches. Her therapeutic methods are customized for each person, drawing from proven techniques.
She warmly invites you to step forward and embark on a journey of growth and self-discovery.
Starting Bid $75
Bid Increment $50
Value $750
Generously donated by: Andrea MacGilpin
Auction Item #9
Starting Bid $50 Bid Increment $50 Value $325 Generously donated by: June Farm Flowers Auction Item #10 Who Doesn’t Love Flowers? Uniquely sourced planter with bulbs June Farms sourced unique planters will help you get ready for spring with potted tulips, hyacinths, Dutch narcissus. Lovely!
Auction Item #11
Belle of the Ball
Badgley Mischka
You will be the belle of the ball with your own, custom fitted dress from the 2023 Badgley Mischka Fall Collection. Whether going to a gala, a wedding, or just a night out on the town, you will be dressed to perfection!
Starting Bid $75 Bid Increment $50
Value $800
Generously donated by: Rob Caldwell
Auction Item #12
Bedford Oak Oil Painting
Bedford Oak Painting
Bring one of Bedford’s most beloved and storied icons to your home with this gorgeous painting of the Bedford Oak was done by famed local artist, Susannah Leighton.
Starting Bid $75 Bid Increment $50
Value $600
Generously donated by: Susannah Leighton
Auction Item #13
Page-Turners
Book Basket
As the days get cooler, curl up with this first-rate and specially curated collection of the hottest new reads by several best-selling authors!
Starting Bid $50 Bid Increment $25
Value $500
Generously donated by: Elisabeth Mitchell
Auction Item #14
Dream Backyard
Create the Backyard of Your Dreams
Betsey Mitchell of Avant Garden Designs will come to your home and provide a free consultation intended to inspire the backyard of your dreams! Her goal is to create ecologically-functioning garden designs that take hints from the plants that are best supported in the local area. Using a combination of native and naturally occurring plants, the landscape can integrate with the local ecosystem and provide habitat for wildlife.
Starting Bid $200 Bid Increment $100
Value $2000
Generously donated by: Betsy Mitchell
Auction Item #15
Room Makeover!
Daydreaming about updating a room?
Get ready for the ultimate house makeover! Take advantage of an exclusive consultation with Elliott Interiors, two visionary sisters known for their distinctive flair and commitment to crafting classically inspired, yet refreshingly modern, liveable interiors. The team will work with you on the single room of your choice to harmoniously integrate patterns, textures, and functionality. Elevate your space as their creative brilliance translates into an inspired, livable masterpiece.
Starting Bid $200 Bid Increment $100
Value $2000
Generously donated by: Elliott Interiors
Auction Item #16
Party at the Farm!
Kids Party at Endeavor
Host the perfect party for a favorite child on the Endeavor Farm! Include up to 10 children for a two and a half hour celebration that includes riding or ground lessons, face painting, a gift card for the perfect birthday cake from Beascakes Bakery, and a $150 gift card to Exit 4 to cover food!
Starting Bid $200 Bid Increment $100
Value $2000
Generously donated by: Endeavor and Fun Faces by Brenda
Auction Item #17
Music Lovers: Sound on Sound!
4 VIP Tickets to Sound on Sound (Saturday, Sept 30th)
Four VIP tickets at the front of the stage for the show-stopping Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport scheduled for September 30-October 1st. Performers include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Mayer, Alanis Morissette, Hozier, Gin Blossoms, Sammy Ray & The Friends, Briscoe, and so many others. This special package includes: Access to the VIP Lounge with a private lounge area with tented shade, comfortable seating, premium bars, festival merch shopping, air conditioned restrooms, VIP viewing areas at the front of the stage, exclusive curated culinary options, expedited entry into the festival through a dedicated VIP lane, and free Wi-Fi.
*The VIP Lounge and VIP Viewing Areas are split into VIP East and VIP West as shown in the map. Lounge amenities and views are exactly the same for both VIP East and VIP West. Your VIP East Ticket or VIP West Ticket will ONLY give you access to the corresponding Lounge and Viewing Area. You will not be able to access the other Lounge and Viewing Area.
Starting Bid $300
Bid Increment $100
Value $3000
Generously donated by: Emily Bushnell
Auction Item #18
Ears Piercing Party
Do you want a pro to pierce your ears? Nurse Abraham will come to you and piece the ears of up to five girls! Earrings will be provided.
Starting Bid $50
Bid Increment $25
Value $250
Generously donated by: Sarah Abraham, RN
Auction Item #19
Who Needs A Laugh? The New York Comedy Club at Stamford
Four Premium Tickets for Lucas Zelnick’s special show on Thursday, October 12th at 7pm! Born, raised, and based in New York City, Lucas is a stand-up comedian who challenges his cushy upbringing through punch-heavy material. Included in the evening is the two drink minimum for the event. Lucas has appeared at SF Sketchfest, the New York Comedy Festival, as a guest on Amazon Prime Video’s Sports talk, and as a tour opener for Ashley Gavin. In 2022, Lucas began headlining comedy clubs nationally, including the Helium and Zanies in Chicago, where he sold out 8 shows.
Lucas’ stand-up clips have also exploded online recently and he has received over 100M views and 400K+ followers on Instagram and TikTok combined.
For no particular reason, he also earned an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Starting Bid $50 Bid Increment $50
Value $150
Generously donated by: Lucas Zelnick
Auction Item #20
Meet an Actor!
Young Thespians? Lunch with Actor Max Malas!
Join child actor Max Malas for a special lunch at Bedford’s own Truck Restaurant.
Born and raised in New York, NY, Max is a 13-year-old actor that comes from a family with a stage and screen background. Max’s special power is his dyslexia, which he uses to inform his roles.
An avid history buff, and potentially an aspiring history PhD candidate, Max is always ready to talk about World War I and II, flags of the world, and the value and importance of democracy, among other topics.
Max had his first guest star role in Apple TV’s Little Voice at age 9 and has been working consistently since then including a lead role as Jerome in Disney+’s World’s Best, a supporting lead role as Jeff Framer in HBO Max’s 8-Bit Christmas, Little Orphan Sammy in Hulu’s Binge 2: I’s a Wonderful Binge, and guest star roles on NBC’s New Amsterdam and Paramount’s The Really Loud House.
Starting Bid $50 Bid Increment $25
Value $500
Generously donated by: Tyler Tinsworth
Auction Item #21
Hole in One!
Winged Foot
You and three friends will be able to join either Meredith or Pete Scala and play 18 holes on the historic Winged Foot course located in Mamaroneck, New York. Winged Foot has a storied history of hosting national championship golf on their two Albert W. Tillinghast-design courses, including six U.S. Opens, the 1940 US Amateur, the 1949 Walker Cup, and a PGA Championship on their West Course. The East Course has been the site of Two US Women's Opens and the inaugural US Senior Open. The 2004 US Amateur was played over both courses.
And now, it's your turn to try it out for yourself! Bring your A-Game because Meredith is a scratch golfer and a two-time club champion at Kittansett.
*On a mutually agreeable date
Starting Bid $200 Bid Increment $100
Value $2000
Generously donated by: Meredith and Pete Scala
Auction Item #22
Fishers Island Golf Outing!
Fishers Island
Your threesome will spend a day with Win Ghriskey and head to exclusive Fishers Island, NY. The day will include an easy ferry, 18 holes at the Fishers Island Club and lunch.
Fishers Island sits between the National Estuary of the Long Island Sound and a series of lakes and ponds. The course, ranked #8 by Golf Digest, is rather heavenly too, offering the most beautiful and natural water views from virtually every hole.
*Mutually agreeable date
Starting Bid $200
Bid Increment $100
Value $2000
Generously donated by: Win Ghriskey
Auction Item #23
Up Your Golf Game!
Want to have a good time and get some great pointers? Bring local professional golfer Bobby Brady with you on your next golf outing for a private or group lesson! Also included a $200 gift card to Renwick Sport, a new putter, and a $200 gift card to Holderness & Bourne.
Starting Bid $50 Bid Increment $25
Value $500
Generously donated by: Bobby Brady, Renwick Sport, Holderness & Bourne
Auction Item #24
Long Weekend in Quogue!
Get ready to enjoy a long weekend in Quogue - a super-small Hamptons town filled with serenity, charm, elegance, and really good food. This picture perfect home sleeps and boasts four bedrooms (king, queen, two twins, one twin with trundle plus a small bonus room off kitchen with a day bed), mature gardens, and outdoor dining and grill. It is twenty minutes from the North Fork and other towns out East and just a bike-ride (bikes are included!) from the village store and the beach. Any questions? Find Sara and Willy Haydock at the event and they are happy to answer!
*Black out dates: Memorial Day Weekend, July 1st – Labor Day
Starting Bid $500
Bid Increment $150
Value $3000
Generously donated by: The Haydock Family
Auction Item #25
Take Us B’ACK!
Nantucket
Enjoy a perfect one-week Nantucket getaway! Located on Eel Point, at the Northwest tip of the island, this three bedroom house offers panoramic and unobstructed water views of Madaket Harbor, Nantucket Sound, and Tuckernuck.
The main house sleeps eight and the two bedroom on-site cottage sleeps six (queen and bunk room), making it the perfect spot for a large family or multiple families!
Bikes, paddle boards, fishing equipment, and two cars with beach access are available.
Any questions? Find Emily and Oliver at the event and they are happy to answer! (PRO TIP: Do you have Thanksgiving Plans? A great place to host Thanksgiving - the town is full of festive activities and swings immediately into Main Street Tree Lighting on Friday. Catering available from the local Westmoor Club and there are two kitchens on property).
*Mutually agreed upon date
$1000 Value $20000
Generously donated by: The Bushnell Family
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Auction Item #26
Vermont is Calling!
Vermont
Make this private, dog friendly estate your own for a week of outdoor fun either with your family or a group of friends looking for a little R&R. Outdoors, the game-ready yard includes a pond, firepit, gas grill and patio that's perfect for al fresco dining. Inside, enjoy the warm ambience of the fireplace in the main living area or head downstairs to the second living area, also fitted with a TV.
The expansive, three-story home, which can accommodate up to 12 guests, features custom woodwork, upgraded bathrooms, a private washer/dryer, and a full kitchen. Located just a quick drive from both Bromley and Stratton for easy access to outdoor recreation, including the Bromley Adventure Park with minigolf, chairlift rides, a giant swing, water slides, and more.
And, grown up gangs will love the local farm to table offerings aplenty in neighboring towns and a $200 gift card to local favorite Johnny Seasaws is included!
Find Dana and Casey Brooks at the event to answer any questions you may have!
(PRO TIP - the best leaf peeping around!).
Black out dates: MLK, Presidents Weekend, First Weekend in February, Christmas - New Years
Starting Bid $500 Bid Increment $200
Value $4000
Generously donated by: Dana and Casey Brooks
Auction Item #27
The Best of the Bluegrass
A group of six will enjoy a three-night getaway in a beautiful B&B in picturesque Midway, Kentucky during the Keeneland Racetrack Spring Meet (April 5-April 28, 2024). This special outing to the heart of bluegrass includes one day of racing with a handicap (betting) expert, one day of bourbon tasting, and a meet-and-greet with racehorse champion, Flightline.
* Must be scheduled between April 5-April 28, 2024. Airfare and rental car are not included.
Starting Bid $500 Bid Increment $250
Value $5000
Generously donated by: Katherine Sheehan
Auction Item #28
Bespoke Monogram/Insignia and Stationery
One-of-a-Kind Stationery
New York-based artist and creative director, Happy Menocal, will create a custom monogram / insignia for you / your family, to be printed on stationery using a $200 gift card from MOO.
Founded in 2012, her studio specializes in personal and corporate event stationery, brand identity, murals and textile design for private clients and hospitality groups. She has a collection of fabric and wallcoverings with Schumacher, and a stationery line with Paperless Post.
Happy’s clients include Aerin Lauder, Cartier, Estee Lauder, Moda Operandi, Mark Cross, Stubbs & Wootton and Tory Burch – so you will be in very good company with your own, exclusive design!
Starting Bid $200
Bid Increment $100
Value $2000
Generously donated by: Happy Menocal
Auction Item #29
Lutronic Ultra Laser Treatment
Element Medical Aesthetics
Elevate your skincare routine with the LaseMD Ultra. Non-ablative fractional laser treatment using a 1927nm wavelength. LaseMD Ultra uses columns of heat to stimulate collagen growth without wounding the skin. This device is great for patients who want visible results minus the downtime. It is safe for all skin types. It treats hyperpigmentation, melasma, acne scars, age spots, superficial lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, sun damage, actinic keratosis, and uneven skin tone and texture. Everything you need to look and feel gorgeous!
Starting Bid $100
Bid Increment $50
Value $850
Generously donated by: Merry Thornton
Auction Item #30
Riding Lesson with US Olympic Silver Medalist Lucy Davis
A lifelong equestrian, Lucy grew up competing in the hunter, jumper and equitation rings and is now an upper level professional. Lucy competed in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics to a silver medal with her horse "Barron". In addition to the Silver Olympic Medal, she also won the Bronze World Games, rode on over 20 Nation Cup teams, and won five 5* Grand Prixs.
As a junior rider, she won many national championships in the equitation and hunters which include World Champion Hunter Rider in 2007. At the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships, Davis won both silver and gold medals.
Lucy is generously offering to travel to YOU! During the winter circuit, she will meet you at your barn in Wellington, Fl. The rest of the year, she will travel in driving proximity to New York City (Hamptons, Westchester, Fairfield, and New Jersey).
Starting Bid $500
*Rider must provide their own horse
Generously donated by: Lucy Davis
Bid Increment $150
Value $1500
