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Package #1

Donated by:

Steve and Gloria Pignatillo, Alice Quinif, and Jo Hill

Wine tasting with an array of specialty 1st Cru and Grand Cru wines from Burgundy for 8 with hors d’oeuvers prepared by Alice Quinif and Jo Hill. Tasting can be hosted at your home or at the home of Alice Quinif at Cullusaja.

Value: Minimum Bid: $1,250 $1,000

Package #2

Stephanie and Bill Reeves and Christine and Rick Mack

Italian dinner for 8 at the Reeves’ home hosted by Christine and Rick Mack and Stephanie and Bill Reeves

Donated by: Value: Minimum Bid: $2,000 $1,600

Package #3

Donated by:

Colleen Kerrigan

Family photo shoot to include one 11x14 print (or similar size)

Value:

Minimum Bid: $900 $750

Package #4

Donated by:

Highlands Cashiers Land Trust

Mushroom foraging hike with Hope Corbin, Naturalist and Education and Outreach Coordinator at Highlands Cashiers Land Trust. Available June through September for 6 people. Alternative: If mushroom crop is uncooperative, a Waterfall Tour will be offered.

Package #5

Donated by:

Kirk Moore and Oakleaf

3 months of blooming potted plants designed by Kirk Moore of Oakleaf

Value:

Minimum Bid: $300 $250

Package #6

Highlands Cashiers Land Trust

Drone photography of your house by Stewardship Manager at Highlands Cashiers Land Trust, Stephanie Contreras

Donated by: Value: Minimum Bid: $250 $200

Package #7

Donated by:

Paul and Madlyn Hilliard

2 tickets to the World War II Museum, lunch at American Sector, and 2 nights stay at Higgins Hotel in New Orleans

Value: Minimum Bid: $1,000 $800

Package #8

Donated by:

Carol Misner

Original painting of a flora of your choice. Painting details: 30 x 22 unframed

Value: Minimum Bid: $1,300 $1,000

The Kessler Collection, West Fork Anglers, and Nils Peterson Donated by:

2 nights at the Grand Bohemian Asheville and full day Tennessee Fly Fishing Trip on the Watauga or South Holston River

Value: Minimum Bid: $1,425 $1,100

The Bascom, Roberto DeJong, and Bianca Mitchell

Signature event on The Bascom’s Will Henry Stevens Bridge with dinner catered by Chef Roberto for 10. Includes alcohol with dinner. Original print of the Will Henry Stevens Bridge included

Donated by: Value: Minimum Bid: $6,000 $4,500

Package #11

Donated by:

Highlands Cashiers Land Trust

Fully customizable private hike of Highlands Cashiers Land Trust’s protected lands with Conservation Director, Andrew Renfro, for up to 8 people

Value:

Minimum Bid: $400 $300

Package #12

Donated by:

The Country Club of Sapphire Valley

Round of golf at Country Club at Sapphire Valley and lunch at the Turn for 4 people

Value: Minimum Bid: $1,800 $1,500

Package #13

Donated by:

Kirk Moore, Oakleaf, and The Bascom

Host an event of your choice at The Bascom on the Terrace. Includes the rental fee of the Terrace and alcohol for the event of your choice (up to 20 people). Catering separate. In addition, you will receive 3 months of blooming floral arrangements designed by Kirk Moore of Oakleaf. One of the three months can be provided for the event.

Package #14

Jewelry by Juley, AlB's Woodshop, and LittleThings by WenBum Donated by:

One of a kind artistic package including: a necklace designed by Juley Evans; a hand-crafted one-of-a-kind cutting board created by Al Bunch; and an individually designed handbag by Little Things by WenBum

Value: Minimum Bid: $500 $300

Package #15

Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep

Al fresco fine Italian dining for 8 with wine pairings hosted by Ann Huckstep and Carol Misner

Donated by: Value: Minimum Bid: $2,300 $1,800

Package #16

Donated by:

Ruthie Edwards

Bubbles, Bloody Marys and brunch for 16 with Ruthie and Berry Edwards

Value: Minimum Bid: $2,500 $2,000

Donated by:

Nancy Race Art

Wondrous II by Nancy Race. 24x24 painting

Value: Minimum Bid: $1,000 $800

Package #19

Donated by:

Chris Duffy

Eight diners will enjoy a Japanese Kaiseki-Style, 7-course dinner exploring seasonality and local ingredients through what is often described as “the world’s first tasting menu.”

Cordon Bleu-trained chef and Bascom Board Member, Chris Duffy brings this epic culinary event to your dining room.

Donated by:

Southern Highlands Reserve

Private tour of the Southern Highlands Reserve for 10

Value:

Minimum Bid: $500 $400

Package #21

Highlands Performing Art Center and Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro Donated by:

2 tickets to Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll concert at the Highlands PAC on Saturday, June 29th, 2024 and $200 gift certificate to Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro

Donated by:

The Bascom and David Stuempfle

Large unfired vase designed by David Stuempfle to be in the first firing of the newly established Bascom Soda Kiln

Package #23

Donated by:

Club at High Hampton

High Hampton Golf for four

Value: Minimum Bid: $1,500 $1,200

Package #24

Donated by:

Carole Shepardson Shepardson Photo

2 hour photo session with Carole Shepardson. Photograph package will include 40-50 edited photos in an online gallery and an 11x14 print of your selection on museum quality archival paper.

Package #25

Donated by:

One Wicker Cheese Co.

An assortment of goodies from One Wicker Cheese Co.

Value: Minimum Bid: $300 $250

Package #26

Donated by:

Scout Travel

Thinking of a big anniversary trip, or multi-generational adventure abroad? Work directly with experienced travel advisor, Hilary Wilkes, to plan and book your dream vacation for up to 12 guests. Scout Travel is affiliated with both Virtuoso and Select properties, as well as the industry’s top on-the-ground partners to ensure the best possible experience for their clients. Valid until 5/31/2025.

Value:

Minimum Bid: $650 $500

We’ are Over theMoon with you!

Silent Auction Donors

AlB’s Woodshop/Al Bunch

Capella Cheese, Atlanta

Club at High Hampton

Davis Family Vineyards

Roberto De Jong

Chris Duffy

Ruthie and Berry Edwards

Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

Highlands Performing Arts Center

Jo and Jack Hill

Madlyn and Paul Hilliard

Kathleen and Christopher Hohlstein

Jewelry by Juley/ Juley Evans

Elizabeth and Bill Jump

Colleen Kerrigan

LittleThings by WenBum

Christine and Rick Mack

Bianca Mitchell

Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep

Oakleaf/Kirk Moore

One Wicker Cheese Co.

Steve and Gloria Pignatillo

Alice Quinif

Nancy Race

Stephanie and Bill Reeves

Scout Travel

Shepardson Photo/Carole Shepardson

Southern Highlands Preserve

David Stuempfle

The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts

The Country Club of Sapphire Valley

The Kessler Collection/Richard Kessler

Frank Vickery

West Fork Anglers/ Nils Peterson

Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine

Bistro