The Way Home Auction Catalog

a summer celebration to benefit the children of Crossnore

AUCTION CATALOG

THE WAY HOME IS A SUMMER CELEBRATION to support children in crisis who benefit from Crossnore Communities for Children state-of-the-art services, and a kick-off of Crossnore’s $41 million comprehensive campaign, The Promise of Home. The Campaign has three overarching priorities: where we serve children, how we transform lives, and the administrative gears that keep us moving.

Proceeds from The Way Home event will be used to sustain and strengthen the organization’s unmatched continuum of care services. Your support is helping build a resilient ecosystem of support and rebuild the essential idea of home. Thank you!

PRESENTING SPONSOR

SUSTAINING SPONSORS

Ben Rudisill

Associated Brands & Phil Doster

HOST COMMITTEE

Marty & Weston Andress

Caroline & David

Bartholomew

Katie & Richard Bates

Kate & Rob Buckfelder

Mary & Walt Beaver

Kim & Johnny Belk

Angela & Ralph Breeden

Lisa & Willie Bullock

Ginny & John Collett

Dottie & Barry Cook

DeeDee & Ed Dalrymple

Mary Anne Dickson

Cathy & Mike Fields

Peggy & Harvey Freeman

Gail & Snyder Garrison

2023 THE WAY HOME CHAIRS

Kim Belk, Angela Breeden, and Posey Mealy

Miriam & Steve Kimsey

Ginna & Ted Laporte

Ashley & Peter Larkin

Merrill Light

Sally & Tommy McElwee

Hunter & Jamie McLawhorn

Posey & Mark Mealy

Carla & Ed Rose

Penny & Sammy Rothrock

Celeste & John Rudolph

Diana & Steve Shelton

Jane & Henry Stokes

Cathy & David Thompson

Pink Willis

Kathy & Mark Wright

By Artist, Bennett Waters Oil on Canvas Painting

“Lazy Days of Summer,” oil on canvas, 30x30 inches framed, by North Carolina painter, Bennett Waters. In her words, “Painting is like hiking through the woods on a trail. You know which trail you will choose, but it is the unpredictable surprises along the way that make each time special and unique.”

Bennett Waters is represented by Art Source Fine Art Gallery, Raleigh, and her artwork can be found at 87 Ruffin, Linville; The Good News Shop, Charlotte; and through direct contact with the artist. She is available for larger commissions.

Value: $2,200

Donated by: Bennett Waters bennettwaters.com

By Artist, Sally Hughes Smith Oil on Canvas Painting

Value: $2,200

Donated by: Sally Hughes Smith

sallysmith.com

(843) 412-6543

“Down Valley, Blue Ridge,” framed 16x20 oil on canvas by Sally Hughes Smith of Charleston.

Sally Hughes Smith is a Plein air painter, illustrator, and author. She paints in oils and pastels along coastal Carolina and in the Blue Ridge mountains, as well as Jackson Hole, Italy, France, and Scotland.

Her 54th one-woman exhibit opens in 2023, her works are in public and private collections in over 250 cities at home and abroad.

By Artist, John Geci Glass Eclipse Bowl

Value: $450

A glassblower based near Pendland School of Craft, John is an active member of the glass community of western North Carolina. His studio sits atop a hill above the clay studio of his wife and potter, Courtney Martin. His work can be found at the Penland Gallery, Art Cellar Gallery, Watson MacRae Gallery, Philabaum Glass, and Anglin Smith Fine Art.

All work is hand blown by John Geci.

Donated by:

John Geci Glass

jgeciglass.com

jgeciglass@gmail.com

(828) 467-4956

By Artist, Judson Geurard Etched Glass Platter

Value: $2,000

Judson Guerard is a contemporary glass artist, based near Penland School, 60 miles northeast of Asheville. Born in North Carolina, Judson’s work is inspired by the tranquility and enduring beauty of the North Toe River, where is home and studio are located.

This piece is part of his recent River Rock series. This series has evolved from his observations of the river close to his studio and his interest in the undulations and beauty of the form of glass, that in its hot, liquid form, can flow and swirl as an eddy of water before solidifying in a form that will hold the rocks.

Donated by: Anonymous

Artist Website guerardglass.com

Bandana Pottery Vase

By Artists, Michael Hunt & Naomi Dalglish

Value: $325

Bandana Pottery is Michael Hunt and Naomi Dalglish. Their pots are the result of a collaboration between the two of them, the coarse wild clay from our mountains, and the wood kiln. The interactive life of these pots begins with the geologic forces that formed the clay, passes through our hands and kiln, and continues through years of daily use in the home. The artists make and glaze the pottery together, while individually Michael makes the large jars and Naomi makes the figural sculptures.

Michael and Naomi are full time potters near Penland. Their pottery is named after the small community in which they started their studio.

Donated by:

Michael Hunt & Naomi Dalglish

Bandana Pottery

bandanapottery.com

huntdalglish@gmail.com

(828) 688-5977

Acrylic on Canvas Painting

By Artist, Shug Crist Lockett

Value: $1,000

“Garden Memories” acrylic on canvas, 24x24 inches, by North Carolina artist, Shug Crist Lockett.

Shug is a collage and mixed media artist and Charlotte native with a BA in art design and economics from Duke University and an MBA from UNC -Chapel Hill.

While living in New Orleans, she began to focus on creating art full time and had her first showing of collages. Since returning to North Carolina, she has been an Affiliate Artist at the McColl Center for Visual Art and maintains a studio in the historic South End.

By Artist, Tony Griffin Oil on Paper

Value: $1,700

“Springtime,

Tony says, “Everything begins with something observed and felt. Observation is not an end but rather a beginning point for an emotional, formal, or imaginative statement of exploration. I believe in the responsive energy that comes from painting directly in front of the motif, the give and take between painter and subject, painter and painting.”

About Claudia Heath Fine Art: Established in 1993, Claudia Heath Fine Art is a private gallery located in the heart of the Eastover and Myers Park areas of Charlotte, North Carolina. The gallery specializes in fine American paintings from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The gallery offers a comfortable and private environment to view and purchase paintings. We are dedicated to offering paintings of quality and beauty that bring inspiration and delight to our clients.

near Todd” oil on paper, 8x10 inches, with gold frame, by Tony Griffin. Classically trained oil painter Tony Griffin holds the relationship between artist and subject to the highest regard. He believes that by painting directly in front of a scene, a synergy is formed that opens up opportunities for deeper exploration throughout the journey of the artwork itself.

Original Lithograph

By Artist, Margaret Cheatham Driscoll

Margaret Cheatham Driscoll is an independent storyteller, editor, filmmaker, journalist and photographer.

In the artist’s words, “In all my years in storytelling, I have learned that I am driven by the transcendent power of narrative and the challenge to achieve intimacy that touches the full arc of the human condition.

Value: $600

Donated by: Margaret Cheatham Driscoll

Moxie’s Daughter

moxiesdaughter.com

moxiesdaughter@gmail.com

from the Art Cellar Gallery & Custom Frame

Established in 1993 in the Western North Carolina Mountain community of Banner Elk, The Art Cellar Gallery has continued to offer the artwork of the area’s most beloved artists, reaching throughout the Southeast and nationally to present an exciting variety of works in a broad range of styles and mediums. Framing for more than 25 years, the Art Cellar Gallery Frame Shop offers the highest level of quality framing in the High Country.

Value: $600

Donated by:

The Art Cellar Gallery

artcellargallery.com

info@artcellaronline.com

$500 framing gift certificate and 8x10 custom frame from the Art Cellar Gallery in Banner Elk, NC.

Oil on Panel Painting

By Artist, Margaret Salisbury

Value: $700

“Rominger Barn,” framed 14.5 x 17.5 oil on panel painting by artist Margaret Salisbury.

In the artist’s words, “I love being outdoors and find inspiration from nature and animals. I celebrate the ordinary by creating a painting from a place or moment in time that made me stop in my tracks and think, “WOW, that’s beautiful!”

Donated by: Margaret Salisbury msalisburyart.com

The Art Cellar Gallery artcellargallery.com

By Artist, Lisa Stinson Set of 4 Porcelain Wine Cups

Value: $96

Lisa Stinson earned her MFA in Ceramics from Rhode Island School of Design, a BFA in Ceramics from New York College of Ceramics at Alfred University and a BA in Psychology from Wells College. As an artist and educator, she has exhibited her work nationally, presented at multiple conferences and conducted numerous workshops in both ceramic practices and kiln building techniques and design.

Donated by: Lisa Stinson

lisastinson.com

The Art Cellar Gallery

artcellargallery.com

Set of four casted porcelain wine cups by artist Lisa Stinson.

Oil & Cold Wax Painting

By Artist, Jason Hatcher

Value: $250

Jason Hatcher, a photographer and self-taught painter, intuitively creates paintings that utilize color as a means of conveying emotion and expression. Aesemic writing hidden within some of his work allows the viewer to ponder on the mystery behind each piece.

From the artist, “I paint intuitively, using memory and meditation to inform the process. Some of my work is based largely on my memory of landscape…Some of my work is more internal, based on emotion or recent experience, or unanswered questions. The work that includes script is about the difficulty of communication, the things we could have said, or the things for which we cannot find words.”

Donated by:

Jason Hatcher

info@jhatcherphoto.com

The Art Cellar Gallery artcellargallery.com

“Impulse #1,” framed 12 x 16 oil paint and cold wax on paper by Jason Hatcher.

Acrylic Painting

By Artist,

Greg Smith

Value: $1,000

“Evening Study” framed 20 x 16 acrylic on arches paper by Gregory Smith.

In the artist words, “What has always inspired me are the physical properties of paint. Paint is fluid, plastic and has dimensionality. The properties of the medium are infinite in their application and ability to create illusion, mood, response and context. I feel I have only begun to see a few of the properties realized, and hope to continually explore them throughout my career.”

Donated by: Gregory Smith

The Art Cellar Gallery artcellargallery.com

By

Richard Oversmith Gouache Watercolor Painting

Artist,

“Late Summer Blooms” framed 14 x 16 gouache watercolor by Richard Oversmith.

Whether at home or abroad, Richard surrounds himself in the elements of the scene while painting, in true “en plein air” fashion. In the studio his sense of vision and mood guide him to produce larger landscapes as well as rich still life paints ranging from the classic to the imaginative.

Richard’s purpose in painting is to provoke the viewer to interact with his pieces. His paintings are his voice, and stroke by stroke, he composes a whole that relates his vision.

Donated by: Richard

Oversmith richardoversmith.com

The Art Cellar Gallery

artcellargallery.com

Value: $2,000

By Artist, Robert Eoff Watercolor Painting

Value: $600

Robert Eoff is a painter whose subjects are the people, places and memories of his life. Working Primarily in watercolor, Robert Eoff uses a rich palette to bring new life to the places and faces of his everyday life and travels. Throughout his collection, Robert vibrantly renders historic rural churches, fishermen in the rivers and creeks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and scenery from sunny Florida.

In the artist’s words, “I began painting watercolor after college... I worked the night shift at the TV station and had no one to play with during the day! When I was traveling to our different stations, I always took a sketch book along.”

Donated by: Robert Eoff

roberteoff.com

The Art Cellar Gallery

artcellargallery.com

“Orchid Bloom” framed 10 x 8 watercolor by Robert Eoff.

Diamond Hoop Earrings Charlotte’s Inc.

Value: $2,250

Celebrating more than 30 years of business in Raleigh and Charlotte, Charlotte’s is an elegant “one-stop” for fashion, gifts, home accessories, and fine jewelry.

These beautiful earrings are 14k white gold with a total carat weight of .30ct. There are a total of 30 round stones.

Donated by:

Aquamarine cabochon in 18k gold

Value: $1,600

A gorgeous Gabriel Ofiesh aquamarine cabochon set in 18k gold contrasts with a square sterling silver and an aquamarine oval. Square rings fit comfortably and do not roll on your finger.

Rooted in the craft industry, Gabriel’s distinctive collection of fine jewelry is handmade in Virginia and holds a strong national audience. His work can be found from coast to coast, at Susan Hardin Jewelry in Banner Elk, as well as the shop at the Virginia Museum of Art.

Donated by: Anonymous

Jeweler Website gabrielofiesh.com

Necklace

By Gabrielle Jewelry

Beautiful handmade necklace from Gabrielle Jewelry.

Gabe Bratton Hall gives vintage fabrics—lace, brocade, burlap—a second life as luxurious metal jewelry, casting the delicate textures and patterns into gold, silver, and bronze designs. Her couture pieces combine the detail of the original fabrics with the luster and durability of metal for a bold, romantic look.

100% handmade, Gabrielle Jewelry pieces have been admired for their ability to be worn from day to night. They effortlessly transition from classic jeans and a t-shirt to a formal gown. Pieces are cast in solid bronze, sterling silver, and 14k gold.

Value: $1,500

Donated by: Gabrielle Jewelry

gabriellejewelry.com

Gift Cards & Swag Bags His & Hers Peter Millar

“Live a life of style and substance.”

A crowd-favorite, Peter Millar is premium American lifestyle brand founded in Raleigh, where its headquarters still remain.

Swag bags include Peter Millar gift cards, travel coolers, remote/Bluetooth ear buds, Koozies, tumblers, limited edition catch-alls with charging pad, travel mugs, wireless chargers, coffee mugs, G4 flasks, and G4 limited edition playing cards.

Value: $1,500

Donated by: Peter Millar petermillar.com

3-Hour Wardrobe Styling

with Lauren Mealy Burgin

Value: $525

Stylist Lauren Mealy Burgin, co-founder of Burgin Walters in Dallas, Texas, has travelled the world studying fashion. With clients across the United States, Lauren will come to your home to organize your closet space in a way that makes sense with your lifestyle needs.

From there, she will work with you to create a lookbook and a list of things you might be missing in your wardrobe.

Donated by:

Lauren Burgin

Burgin Walters Styling

And Gift Certificate for $300 Hampton House Table Linens

Nashville-TN based company with deep roots In Charlotte and Linville, Hampton House has a true love for easy dresses and beautiful linens. Their dresses and linens are hand made and hand blocked in India.

The print everyone needs? Part of Hampton House’s second drop with Christina at The Headless Hostess and we are in love. HH Helen Napkins are Hand blocked and made in India. And another piece from the collection with The Headless Hostess is the HH Frances Tablecloth. Hard to pick a favorite but if we had to—this print might be at the top!

Value: $550

Donated by:

Hampton House

shophamptonhouse.com

from Abode Home

Value: $875

Unique clutch bag from Abode Home.

With more than 35 years of design experience, Mary Miller offers full-service interior design as well as an array of high-end home furnishings, gifts, decor, and accessories in her two North Carolina stores in Linville and Charlotte. This clutch is a truly unique find from a Paris market.

Donated by: Abode Home abodehomedesign.com

from Crossnore Weavers Weaving Package

Honor the annual Highland Games at beautiful Grandfather Mountain by displaying this handmade Black Watch Tartan throw in your home. The throw was made on a shuttle loom by longtime weaver Shirley Gragg on the campus of Crossnore Communities for Children. Perfect for a cool night in the mountains!

Preparing and serving food is always more fun when you have special presentation pieces. This platter, handmade by Stanley Anderson in his workshop in Bandana, North Carolina, is made with earthenware clay and is utilitarian ware for your table and kitchen. Stan uses the Maiolica technique in decorating his pots and fires them in an electric kiln.

You can see more handmade items by Shirley and Stan at Crossnore Weavers and Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery on the Avery campus of Crossnore Communities for Children.

Value: $560

Donated by:

Crossnore Weavers & Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery

crossnore.org

Large Leather Tote

by Wild Bluebell

Company

Value: $400

Influenced by the beauty of the natural world as well as the Japanese concept of “Wabi-Sabi,” Wild Bluebell’s designs are each one-of-a-kind and handmade with genuine leather materials sourced from sustainable, ethical vendors. A classic throw-and-go!

Owner and Designer, Ellie Bartholomew, takes great pride in her craftsmanship. All items are handmade using centuries-old leather techniques with materials sourced from sustainable, ethical vendors who supply genuine, natural leather.

Donated by: Wild Bluebell Company wildbluebellco.com

Plus Hospitality Access UNC Basketball Tickets

Four

Value: $400

Rams Club member will provide four ticketholders access for pre-game hospitality access at the Williamson room and the UNC Basketball museum.

Donated by: Margaret & Ward Williams

Rams Club - The Educational Foundation, Inc.

UNC Men’s Basketball tickets for one Home game in the Dean Dome in November or December 2023, includes one parking pass.

5 Tickets & Parking Pass UGA vs. South Carolina

Value: $1,900

September 16, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Donated by: Francie &

Watch the 2021 and 2022 National Champion Georgia Bulldogs play the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA.

Five tickets on the 40-yard line behind the Georgia bench. Includes parking pass.

John Mangan

in the Touchdown Club WFU vs. NCSU Football

Enjoy 4 seats in the Touchdown Club for this classic in-state football rivalry between Wake Forest University and NC State on November 11, 2023 in Allegacy Stadium on the campus of Wake Forest.

The Touchdown Club is conveniently located on the second floor of Bridger Field House and provides a perfect combination of convenience and game day atmosphere. Fans will enjoy a climate controlled environment, all inclusive food and drink, large flat screen televisions, a private lounge, restrooms, and chairback seating.

Value: $1,000

Donated by: Penny & Sammy Rothrock

Diamond Creek Sporting Clays Shooting Experience

One circuit on Diamond Creek’s highly rated sporting clay course for two people, including instruction, guns, and ammunition.

Like the jewel in its name, Diamond Creek was cut to be something special – and also different. Along with being a top golf club, the shooting clays course boasts 10 stations along an open field and into the forest on Diamond Creek property.

Pack your shotgun in a handsome signature King Ranch cow-leather sleeve made in the tradition of craftsmanship and timeless techniques that King Ranch has been known for.

Value: $750

Donated by:

Steve Shelton & Diamond Creek

King Ranch Saddle Shop

Golf for 4 People Diamond Creek Golf Experience

Value: $1,500

Your foursome can play Diamond Creek Golf Course! Enjoy this Top 100 Golf Courses in America, right in Banner Elk. Diamond Creek is consistently ranked as one of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses by Golf Digest. Tom Fazio-designed course is known for its pristine conditioning and charming beauty.

Play after 12:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, or Sunday through mid-October 2023. Caddie fee not included.

Donated by: Steve Shelton & Diamond Creek

All-Inclusive Golf for 4 People

Value: $800

Linville Golf Club Experience

Golf for 4 at Linville Golf Club

Enjoy golf for four at Linville Golf Club. Includes cart and greens fees.

Boasting a heritage that spans generations, ours is the oldest private mountain community in Linville. We play golf, swim, fish, dine, and breathe in the magnificent natural beauty here— surrounded by family, friends, and High Country hospitality. Founded in 1892, LGC is one of the oldest clubs in the North Carolina mountains.

Value: $800

Donated by: Linville Golf Club linvillegolfclub.com

at Grandfather Mountain Behind the Scenes VIP Tour

Don’t miss this chance for a special VIP tour behind-the-scenes at this amazing place of biodiversity and scenic beauty towering above Linville at 5,946 feet. Estimated to be 300 million years old!! Naturalists and wildlife experts take you behind-the-scenes.

Available through October on weekends. Includes park admission for 15.

Value: $750

Donated by:

Grandfather Mountain grandfather.com

at 1703 in Winston-Salem Dinner for 8 People

Grab a few friends and experience an exquisite dinner for 8 at 1703 Restaurant in Winston-Salem. Dinner includes a specially curated menu by owner Joe Curran and an excellent wine selection. You and your friends will enjoy seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

Established in 2000, by Joe and Molly Curran, whose hands-on approach has set 1703 Restaurant & Catering apart and endeared it to regular patrons. 1703 specializes in creative cuisine, using seasonal ingredients to influence our daily menus. Chef de Cuisine Curtis Hackaday has received many well-deserved accolades for his artistry and taste.

Value: $1,200

Donated by: Molly & Joe Curran

1703 Restaurant and Catering

1703restaurant.com and

Penny & Sammy Rothrock

Children want to come home.

From school, from the playground, from time with a friend. For dinner, for a bath, for bedtime. Going out into the world is only fun and exciting when the promise of returning home is solid and secure. That’s why trauma changes everything for a child. Because the need for home doesn’t disappear even when safety does. This is the guiding philosophy at Crossnore.

Our promise to children and families experiencing crisis is to value and accept them wholly, then to devote our exceptional resources to addressing their needs at home, or when necessary, to finding alternative solutions for children and families at risk. Because an essential step in healing is to regain faith in home—to believe in love and a loving place. This is why Crossnore gives so much to children who often feel connected to so little.

We are here with love and strength, counseling and commitment, optimism and opportunity. And that’s just the start. Whatever they need is what we give. Whatever they need is why we’re here.

No organization is better positioned to bring hope and healing to children and families. We offer an unmatched continuum of professional care and services, and we engage with communities and stakeholders at every level to build a resilient ecosystem of support. Because children just want to laugh with friends and feel safe in the world. And then children want to come home.

This is exactly what we want for them, too. So when trauma changes everything, we’re ready to give everything to the child who suddenly needs nothing less.

Crossnore Communities for Children— the way home

8-Bedroom Oceanfront Home Abaco Vacation

Minimum Bid: $25,000

One week in a luxurious 8-bedroom oceanfront home in The Abaco Club on Winding Bay, a private international sporting club. This exquisite home is surrounded by more than one-and-a-half acres of palm trees, gardens and tropical foliage. Enjoy dynamic views of the turquoise waters and pristine white sandy beach of Winding Bay from every room. Although the property is an oasis of privacy, it is still a short walk or golf cart ride to everything The Abaco Club has to offer.

A true sporting club, The Abaco Club offers a world of wonders including the #1 golf course in The Bahamas, a spa and wellness facility, water sports, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, gourmet dining, and the club’s crown jewel—an incomprehensibly beautiful, 2-mile, powder-soft beach that serves as the gateway to the tranquil waters of Winding Bay. In the surrounding waters, club members and their guests can avail themselves of the area’s world-famous saltwater flats fishing, thrilling deep-sea fishing, and the serene boating and sailing waters of the Sea of Abaco.

During your stay, you will have use of a 42-foot Boston Whaler for fishing and island hopping (captain & first mate - user pay).

(No major holidays; mutually agreeable date.)

Donated by:

Caroline & David Bartholomew

4-Bedroom Private Home Jackson Hole Winter Vacation

Minimum Bid: $10,000

One week in a private, beautiful 4-bedroom home with 3 1/2 baths (fourth bedroom is a bunk with a trundle bed) in the Shooting Star Development. The home features panoramic scenery through the spectacular 30’ floor-to-ceiling picture window. The dining, living and kitchen share this big open space where a two-story fireplace keeps it all cozy. Breathtaking views are visible from every corner. Enjoy a five-minute walk to Teton Village and a two-minute drive to the back entrance of Grand Teton National Park.

This stunning property is located in the Shooting Star Development. Set between the Snake River Ranch, a working cattle operation since the 1930s, and the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Shooting Star has one foot in Jackson Hole’s rich ranching heritage and another in its newer incarnation as a world-class skiing and outdoor recreation area. Waterways dot the landscape, including Fish Creek, a Class I trout stream. With 1,300 acres of lands protected by conservation easements and views of three mountain ranges, including the world renowned Tetons, Shooting Star is a place where you feel one with nature, and yet it is only a short drive to the galleries, shops and restaurants of downtown Jackson.

Winter activities include downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, winter wildlife tours, mountain biking and more.

Mutually agreeable date from January 6-20, 2024 only.

Donated by: Anonymous

4-Bedroom Private Home Jackson Hole Summer Vacation

Minimum Bid: $10,000

One week in a private, beautiful 4-bedroom home with 3 1/2 baths (fourth bedroom is a bunk with a trundle bed) in the Shooting Star Development. The home features panoramic scenery through the spectacular 30’ floor-to-ceiling picture window. The dining, living and kitchen share this big open space where a two-story fireplace keeps it all cozy. Breathtaking views are visible from every corner. Enjoy a five-minute walk to Teton Village and a two-minute drive to the back entrance of Grand Teton National Park.

This stunning property is located in the Shooting Star Development. Set between the Snake River Ranch, a working cattle operation since the 1930s, and the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Shooting Star has one foot in Jackson Hole’s rich ranching heritage and another in its newer incarnation as a world-class skiing and outdoor recreation area. Waterways dot the landscape, including Fish Creek, a Class I trout stream. With 1,300 acres of lands protected by conservation easements and views of three mountain ranges, including the world renowned Tetons, Shooting Star is a place where you feel one with nature, and yet it is only a short drive to the galleries, shops and restaurants of downtown Jackson.

Enjoy wildlife everywhere! Summer activities include hiking, fly fishing, paragliding, paddle boarding and more.

Mutually agreeable date from August 17-31, 2024 only.

Donated by:

Anonymous

4 Hunts, 2 Nights, Private Aircraft South Texas Hunt

Guided quail hunt for two experienced bird hunters on 40,000 acres of the famed Kenedy Ranch in south Texas. Four hunts including quail, whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, dove (if in season), and/or feral hogs, among others.

Lodging, food, and all beverages provided with round trip on private aircraft from Charlotte. Mutually agreeable date in January/February 2024 only.

Minimum Bid: $15,000

Donated by:

Anonymous

Fine Food and Wine Dinner Party for 24

Catered dinner in a home for 24 people in Charlotte ONLY by the award-winning Best Impressions Caterers, a leading catering firm with a well-respected and dedicated team since 1989. Appetizers, three courses to be selected by the Buyer, and premium wine selected by the owner of the company.

Mutually agreeable date in August, September, January, February or March excluding Saturdays. Not available October, November or December.

Minimum Bid: $5,000

Donated by: Falfurrias Capital Partners

Old World vs. New World Wine Fine Wine Package

Chateau Haut-Brion 1995 Crus Classés des Graves

3L - Value $3,500

Extremely Rare availability

Dark but not opaque ruby-red color. Very ripe, high-toned dark-fruit aromas on the nose are adorned with chocolate & coconut milk notes on the palate.

Robert Parker Rating – 95+

Chateau Haut-Brion is the oldest and by far the smallest of the “Premiers Grands Crus” vineyards of the Gironde 1855 classification. Chateau Haut-Brion is classified as one of the top 1% of all wines in the world. It is one of the few remaining family-owned domains of the Bordeaux region with a history going back to the 16th century.

Blended from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, PessacLéognan wines are beautifully balanced with fine-grained structured tannins, and exhibit classic notes of tobacco, cassis, dark cherry, leather, and tar, as well as a distinctive minerality.

Colgin IX Estate 2017

Two Bottles - Value $973.50 per bottle - $1947.00

Rare availability

The 2017 IX Estate is composed of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Opaque purple-black colored, the nose is quite closed and shy to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal freshly crushed blackberries, mulberries and blackcurrants plus suggestions of dusty soil, bouquet garni, pencil lead and cast-iron pan with gentle wafts of sandalwood, cardamom, rare beef and black tea.

Robert Parking Rating - 98

Colgin Cellars is one of California’s so-called “cult” wineries, founded by Ann Colgin in 1992. IX Estate (also called “No. 9”) was Ann Colgin’s purchase in 1998. It is a 125-acre parcel overlooking Lake Hennessey. Planting was undertaken at an elevation from 950 to 1400 feet, with the first vintage of IX Estate produced in 2002. In 2005, Colgin was named “One of the Fifty Greatest Wine Estates in the World” by Robert M. Parker.

Minimum Bid: $2,500

Donated by: JR Richardson

Four Tickets for April 10, 2024 Masters Par 3 Tournament

Four tickets for the most-beloved Par Three Tournament (founded in 1960) during the famed Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, GA on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Tickets ONLY (no transportation, lodging, meals). The Par Three Tournament has turned into a family affair with many golfers bringing their children and spouses. This is a great way to get close to the players.

The 2024 Masters Tournament will be the 88th time this tournament is played. The Masters Tournament dates to 1934 and is the only one of the four major championships in men’s professional golf that is played in the same location each year.

Minimum Bid: $1,000

Donated by: Anonymous

Golf and Accommodations Yeamans Hall Club

Minimum Bid: $1,000

Two rounds of golf for four people and two nights accommodations (up to four rooms) at the Yeamans Hall Club in Charleston, SC.

Described as “a time capsule in Charleston,” Yeamans Hall was designed by Seth Raynor in 1925. With its wide, tree lined fairways and greens, Yeamans Hall is all that is good in traditional golf.

Donated by: Kim & Johnny Belk

Facilities Tour with Sally Brown Meet & Greet with Mack Brown

Meet & Greet with Coach Mack Brown on Friday, October 20, 2023, a tour of the world-class facilities with Sally Brown, and four Premium UNC Men’s Football tickets in the Blue Zone with Concourse Club buffet and indoor lounge for UNC vs. UVA game on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Includes one gameday parking pass, brief sideline access with personal Rams Club escort, and two rooms for two nights for four adults at the AC Loft Downtown Chapel Hill on W. Rosemary St.

Minimum Bid: $2,500

Donated by:

Ashley & Peter Larkin

Sally & Mack Brown

Rams Club - The Educational Foundation Inc.

Eric Church Live in Concert

4 Tickets in Charlotte

See “The Chief” live! Known for his marathon sets, this 2022 Billboard Music Awards’ Top Country honoree bring his critically-acclaimed “The Outsiders Revival Tour” to North Carolina. Enjoy four tickets in premier seating to Eric Church’s concert on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 7:30 pm at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte.

Minimum Bid: $800

Donated by: Mark Wright

By Artist, Dennis Sheehan Oil on Canvas Painting

Minimum Bid: $2,500

“Sunset Sky” oil on canvas, 26 x 36 inches, with hand carved gold leaf frame, by Dennis

Dennis Sheehan has work in major public and private collections, including the White House. Sheehan evokes the artistic sensibility and emotional impact of 19th century American Tonalist landscape painters. His poetic landscapes favor Nature’s transitional moments -- the breathtaking effects of dusk, dawn, and the stillness before storms.

In his own words, Sheehan notes, “I believe the purpose of art is to enhance and enrich one’s life and the lives of others.

About Claudia Heath Fine Art: Established in 1993, Claudia Heath Fine Art is a private gallery located in the heart of the Eastover and Myers Park areas of Charlotte, North Carolina. The gallery specializes in fine American paintings from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The gallery offers a comfortable and private environment to view and purchase paintings. We are dedicated to offering paintings of quality and beauty that bring inspiration and delight to our clients.

Donated by: Claudia Heath Fine Art

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