Silent Auction Preview

Silent Auction PREVIEW

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

Package #2 Donated by: 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

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

Package #3 Donated by: Colleen Kerrigan Family photo shoot to include one 11x14 print (or similar size)

Value: $900 Minimum Bid: $750

Package #4 Donated by: H i g h l a n d s C a s h i e r s L a n d Tr u st 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.

Value: $300 Minimum Bid: $250

Package #5 Donated by: Kirk Moore and Oakleaf 3 months of blooming potted plants designed by Kirk Moore of Oakleaf Value: $300 Minimum Bid: $250

Package #6 Donated by: H i g h l a n d s C a s h i e r s L a n d Tr u st Drone photography of your house by Stewardship Manager at Highlands Cashiers Land Trust, Stephanie Contreras Value: $250 Minimum Bid: $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: $1,000 Minimum Bid: $800

Package #8 Donated by: Carol Misner Original painting of a flora of your choice. Painting details: 30 x 22 unframed

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

Package #9 Donated by: The Kessler Collection, West Fork Anglers, and Nils Peterson 2 nights at the Grand Bohemian Asheville and full day Tennessee Fly Fishing Trip on the Watauga or South Holston River Value: $1,425 Minimum Bid: $1,100

Package #10 Donated by: 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 Value: $6,000 Minimum Bid: $4,500

Package #11 Donated by: H i g h l a n d s C a s h i e r s L a n d Tr u st Fully customizable private hike of Highlands Cashiers Land Trust’s protected lands with Conservation Director, Andrew Renfro, for up to 8 people

Value: $400 Minimum Bid: $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: $1,800 Minimum Bid: $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.

Value: Minimum Bid:

$5,900 $4,800

Package #14 Donated by: J e w e l r y b y J u l e y, A l B ' s Wo o d shop, and LittleThings by WenBum 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: $500 Minimum Bid: $300

Package #15 Donated by: Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep Al fresco fine Italian dining for 8 with wine pairings hosted

by Ann Huckstep and Carol Misner

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

Package #16 Donated by: Ruthie Edwards Bubbles, Bloody Marys and brunch for 16 with Ruthie and Berry Edwards

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

Package #17 Donated by: The Bascom and Frank Vickery Ceramics class with wine for 8 led by Bascom Director of Ceramics, Frank Vickery

Value: $1,000 Minimum Bid: $800

Package #18 Donated by: Nancy Race Art Wondrous II by Nancy Race. 24x24 painting

Value: $1,000 Minimum Bid: $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.

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

Package #20 Donated by: Southern Highlands Reserve Private tour of the Southern Highlands Reserve for 10

Value: $500 Minimum Bid: $400

Package #21 Donated by: Highlands Performing Art Center and Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro 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 Value: $350 Minimum Bid: $250

Package #22 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

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

Package #23 Donated by: Club at High Hampton High Hampton Golf for four

Value: $1,500 Minimum Bid: $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.

Value: $450 Minimum Bid: $350

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: S co u t Trave l 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

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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