The Carolina Philharmonic Gala 2015
Live Auction
Nine Exceptional Items!
1.
MOUNTAIN HOME IN BLOWING ROCK FOR A WEEK
Enjoy a true, authentic hand-hewn log cabin with a tin roof. (Available only January 24-31, 2016 and/or May 2-9, 2016.)
Three bedrooms (one king, two queens), two and one-half baths, sleeps nine (three twins in recreation area)
Living room with cable TV/DVD, wood-burning fireplace
Two covered decks, one up, one down, with winter view of mountains
Just a few minutes’ walk to Main Street, Blowing Rock with its fabulous shops, restaurants, and historic park
Near to Parkway Outlet Mall, Hayes Performing Arts Center
Parking for two cars
NO PETS; NO SMOKING
Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman
2.
TRIANGLE ESCAPE
Package includes – A) one night's accommodation at Fearrington, and B) one night for two in premier room at the Umstead, breakfast at Heron's, dinner for two at An.
A.
THE FEARRINGTON HOUSE INN PACKAGE – The award-winning FearringtonHouse Inn and Restaurant is set in an elegant village in central North Carolina, surrounded by boutique shops, gourmet restaurants, a spa, and stunning gardens. The Fearrington House offers travelers a retreat in which to relax and renew—the perfect retreat for lovers of good food, fine wine, and gracious service. (Valid Sunday through Thursday only.) One night’s accommodation for two in a standard room including all taxes. Gourmet breakfast for two, traditional afternoon tea for two.
Compliments of The Fearrington House Inn
B.
Umstead Hotel and Spa - Cary, NCState's most highly rated hotel with stunning interiors, privately curated fine art, world class cuisine, serene woodland setting. Recipient of AAA 5-diamond award and Forbes Five Star rating, Breakast for two at Heron’s and dinner for two at An.
3.
Pinehurst Revisited
Your own "stay-cation" - two nights at The Carolina Hotel, two 50-minute spa services, culinary lunch for 8 at the highly acclaimed Sandhills Community College Culinary School
Compliments of Pinehurst Resort and Spa and Sandhills Community College
4.
Inn on Biltmore Estate
Escape to the mountains in Asheville, NC. Deluxe room for two nights, welcome amenity, estate transportation, complimentary upgrade, admission to Estate House, gardens, winery and Antler Hill Village for length of stay.
5.
New York City Get-Away
Weekend at charming, boutique hotel in central Manhattan (E. 50th St.). Roundtrip
to/from RDU, driver pickup at NY airport and access to driver during stay, executive suite at San Carlos Hotel, 2 tickets to Carnegie Hall.
Compliments of Kelly Limousines, San Carlos Hotel, Carnegie Hall and Gregory E. Bradbury
6.
Evening of Magnificent Music with Maestro David Michael Wolff
An intimate private evening concert at historic Weymouth House with Maestro Wolff at the piano. The musical program is preluded by hors d’oeuvres and wine.
7.
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan
“Somewhere in Time” exists a bucolic hotel that is on the National
Historic Register. Located on Mackinac Island between the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan, the Grand Hotel has been providing vacationers with impeccable service and gourmet food for 125 years. Enjoy the fabulous views of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, as well as the channel to Lake Superior from the world-famous porch, the longest wooden porch in America.
(Available May 1 thru June 26 and August 23 thru October 26, 2016.) This package includes:
Four days’ and three nights’ lodging
An expansive breakfast buffet each morning
A semi-formal dinner nightly
All tax, gratuities, and baggage handling charges
Round trip ferry ride to and from island
8.
Private Montana Ranch Excursions
The Montana Sporting Club is offering a private ranch vacation for 6-8 guests to include an opportunity to experience the best of a private hunting lodge, dude ranch, fly fishing retreat and ski resort–in a single world. Each package includes membership privileges to the resort’s private sporting club, and your own personal Ranch Host to assist and attend to your group during your stay.
Montana Summer Escape
Your Montana Summer Escape includes a 5 day/4 night stay in your choice of: a) 3 bedroom luxury log home at the Ranches at Belt Creek
b) 2 luxury 2 bedroom cabin retreats
Membership privileges to our private sporting club. Your accommodations will be a blend of rustic luxury, beautifully appointed in classic Western style and with panoramic views of the Highwood and Little Belt Mountains. Enjoy many of the on-site activities such as horseback riding, four wheeling, clay shooting, fly fishing, hiking and much more by allowing our Ranch Concierge to assist you in customizing a western vacation you will never forget!
Valid: May – October 2016 Meals and activities are prices a la carte. Non-transferable.
Montana Winter Escape
Your Montana Winter Escape includes a 6 day/5 night stay in your choice of a) 3 bedroom luxury log home at the Ranches at Belt Creek
b) 2 luxury 2 bedroom cabin retreats
Membership privileges to our private sporting club; and a personal ranch host who will assist and attend to your group during your stay. Your accommodations will be a blend of rustic luxury, beautifully appointed in classic Western style and with panoramic views of the Highwood and Little Belt Mountains. Enjoy many of our fall, winter, spring activities such as, horseback riding, hiking, hunting, clay shooting, ATV’s, snowmobiling, hay rides & sleigh rides, downhill & cross country skiing, skijoring, dog sledding, and much more by allowing our Ranch Concierge to assist you in customizing a western vacation you will never forget!
Valid: November-April, 2016 or November-April, 2017. Meals and activities are prices a la carte. Non-transferable.
For either Summer or Winter package above, the winner will have a choice of accommodations (based on availability at time of booking): Luxury Cabin Retreat is appointed in classic western style and includes 1,300 square feet of indoor/outdoor space, two bedrooms, deluxe bath, great room, Wi-Fi Internet, Plasma TV and DVD/CD, gourmet day bar, and private porch with water or ridge views. Accommodates 4 guests. Angler’s Perch is a luxurious three-bedroom log home (2,250 square feet) with plush queen size beds in each room, a loft with two additional queen beds, a full dining room and living room, and gourmet kitchen. Accommodates 6-8 guests.
9.
Tuscan Villa: Cortona, Italy
Seven-night stay, Saturday-Saturday. Casa Bacco has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, TV, and Wi-Fi. A private courtyard, for dining al fresco, overlooks the Val de Chiana.
Personalize your vacation with items including cooking classes, wine tours, bicycle tours, olive mills, museum passes and more. Cortona is the home featured in Under the
Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes. Villa must be used within two years.
Round trip transportation to and from RDU
Compliments of Kelly Limousine
General Auction Rules
Live Auction begins during dinner.
The auctioneer conducts an out-loud competitive sale of live auction items. To enter a bid, raise your bid card. An auctioneer “spotter” helps assure that all interested bidders are recognized. The auction continues until there are no more bid increases. Then the auctioneer announces that the item is sold. The decision of the auctioneer is final.
Payment
Payment is made with cash, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Payment in full is mandatory. All sales are final. Neither the Auction Committee nor the donor will honor exchanges or refunds.
Claiming Merchandise/Gift Certificates
Winning Bids
Your winner’s auction packet will be delivered to your table where you also make payment.
Vacation Homes, Resorts, Hotels and Gifts
Purchasers are bound by the precise restrictions, specifications, and limitations specified by the donors. The items are not negotiable. Unless otherwise specified, all auction services must be used within one year from September 19, 2015. Dates and times are to be arranged between the donor and the buyer. To avoid disappointment, please make all reservations well in advance. Individual and merchant donors are not to be asked to exchange or modify their contributions.
Caveat Emptor
Every effort has been made to describe auction items accurately. The Carolina Philharmonic and members of the Auction Committee cannot guarantee the condition or authenticity of items or a flawless brochure description.
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The Carolina Philharmonic Sixth Annual Gala Live Auction
Saturday, September 19, 2015
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