Welcome to The Putney School's annual Harvest Festival Auction. If you would like to bid on an item, click on the "bid now" link in the appropriate item box. To buy an item immediately, bid the "Buy-It-Now" price.
You may also contact us with any questions, by email or at 802-387-6273.
Online bidding is closed - thanks so much for your support!
The online portion of the auction closes at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 7. More than 150 items are part of the silent auction at Harvest Festival so please join us in person, if you can!
All auction proceeds benefit financial aid for students at The Putney School.
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Mark Shaw Print: "Nico With Dachshunds–Inverted" [details] |
British Virgin Islands, One-Week Stay for Two [details] |
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| Martha's Vineyard [details] | South Bristol, ME [details] | Chesapeake Bay [details] | Istanbul, Turkey [details] |
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| Southwest France [details] | Prince Edward Island [details] | Damariscotta Lake, ME [details] | Portsmouth, NH [details] |
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| Manhattan Hotel [details] | Graduation Weekend [details] | Nantucket Daffodil Fest [details] | Essex, Vermont [details] |
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| Latchis Hotel & Theater [details] | Barn at Red House B&B [details] | Copper Kettle B&B [details] | Grafton Inn [details] |
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| Red Sox Raffle [details] | Airport Shuttle [details] | Prevelle Silk Treatment [details] | Ski Okemo [details] |
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| Ski Stowe [details] | Ski Stratton [details] | Ski Mount Snow [details] | Ski Mad River Glen [details] |
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| Isabelle Abramson Bowl [details] | Adult Arts Week at Putney [details] | Tonya Pinkins Acting/Musical Theater Lesson [details] | Art Classes at the MFA [details] |
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| Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater [details] | Piano Music for your Dinner Party [details] | One Case of French Red Wine [details] | Architectural Consultation [details] |
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| Mountain Bike [details] | Long Cloak Hoodie [details] | VIP Tickets to Taping of The Dr. Oz Show [details] | Apiary Construction [details] |
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Mark Shaw Archival Photograph Original limited edition Mark Shaw fashion photograph. This is from a never-published series taken by Shaw for LIFE magazine. Pictured here is Nico, who went on to be the lead chanteuse of The Velvet Underground, as a young model in Paris. She is posing with a pair of dachshunds in the apartment of legendary Parisian interior designer Henry Samuel. These prints are archivally prepared and stamped and numbered at the Mark Shaw Photographic Archives. Donated by Juliet Cuming and David Shaw, P'14. The photograph measures 44" square. Value: $4,800 SOLD |
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Bitter End Yacht Club Bitter End Yacht Club is the Caribbean's premiere luxury water sports resort. Located on the island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, and reached only by boat, Bitter End is uniquely situated along a mile of shore front on the protected waters of the North Sound. The barefoot elegance that characterizes this island outpost is why Bitter End is regularly hailed as one of the top full service resorts in the world. Your five night stay for two includes all meals, accommodation in a beachfront villa, unlimited use of the club fleet of 100 boats, blue water excursions, daily snorkeling trips and more. Available April 8 - Dec. 15, 2013 or May 1 - Dec. 15, 2014, excluding Thanksgiving week. Donated by Dana Hokin '84. Value: $3,925 |
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Martha's Vineyard This lovely home is located on an acre of land in the quiet up-island countryside - one of the best locations on the island! It's a short walk from Lambert’s Cove Beach and Uncle Seth's Pond. This four-bedroom, 2.5-bath cottage features a living room with a fireplace, and a screened porch with a lovely pastoral view. There are three bedrooms and 1.5 baths on the ground floor. The second floor has a private outside entrance, a king or twin beds, a bath, and a private deck. You'll enjoy privacy, quiet, and easy access to one of the island's premier beaches. This donation is for a week in May, June, September, or early October. Donated by Breck and Mary Montague, P'08, '15. Item Value: $2,000 |
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South Bristol, Maine Vacation Home Enjoy a two-bedroom waterfront guest house in South Bristol, Maine, a fishing village and resort area so sweet and charming that you're liable to get a sugar rush. South Bristol includes the quaint villages of Walpole and Christmas Cove, the latter at Rutherford Island. The town has no less than three nature preserves to explore, as well as kayaking and canoeing, fishing, lighthouses to visit and a host of other outdoorsy activities. The guest house sleeps four and is available September and October 2013, but not over Labor Day. Donated by Matt Lorentzen '81. Item Value: $1,800 |
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Chesapeake Bay Vacation House One-Week Stay northrivervirginia.com/lodging/creek-house/ Great for family reunions and retreats, Creek House is in Gloucester, VA, on the salt waters of the Chesapeake. Kids are welcome! Enjoy fishing, crabbing, canoeing, walking, reading books and playing games, daylong excursions to America’s “Historic Triangle” of Williamsburg, Yorktown, Jamestown, the historic Northern Neck, or the family fun centers of Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. Creek House has four and one-half bedrooms, four and one-half baths, and sleeps a total of nine people. This beautiful house was originally designed by renowned preservation architect Thomas Waterman, and is patterned after British colonial homes in the West Indies. Canoe and kayaks are available for your enjoyment. Wifi, large kitchen, sleeps nine. Full amenities. Donated by Breck and Mary Montague, P'08, '15. Dates of stay are flexible and will be arranged directly with donor. Item Value: $2,750 |
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Istanbul, Turkey A thriving, historic city where east has met west for thousands of years, Istanbul will take your breath away. Two waterways–the Bosphorous and The Golden Horn–frame the city; the hills that rise from them are dotted with minarets, fishermen line the waters, and delicious food abounds. Visit the Hagia Sophia or the Blue Mosque, start your days with Turkish breakfast, visit the cisterns. Cross it off your Bucket List, and take this opportunity to see a city you will never forget. An ideally-situated apartment with views of the Bosphorous awaits you. Availability is flexible, to be arranged with donor. You'll have your own wing in the home of past Putney parents Don Greenberg and Robin Sandenburgh. SOLD |
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Southwest France One-Week Stay in Pau Located just a few miles from the Pyrenees National Park, and a frequent stop on the Tour de France, Pau is a gem in southwest France. The birthplace of Henri IV, Pau is also just an hour from the Atlantic coast.The house is in a quiet neighborhood, a ten-minute bike ride to the historical town center. The city features an abundance of local cheeses, wines, and produce. Stay with a Putney family in Pau, France, and enjoy a memorable European vacation. Dates are flexible and will be arranged directly with the donors, Karen Engst and James Matthews, P'13. Item Value: $800 SOLD |
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Prince Edward Island One-Week Stay Water views of Northumberland Strait abound from every room of this charming seaside cottage located in the historic village of Victoria by the Sea in the Canadian Maritimes. Well-equipped three bedroom home, with one full bath and one half bath, internet, and cable TV. The cottage is within walking distance to shops, restaurants, community theater, bicycle and kayak rental, and warm water beaches. Valid only for the 2013 season any week in June, July, or September. Max occupancy: six persons. No pets and no smoking. Donated by Jeanine Dionne and Craig Coonrod, P'16. Item Value: $1,200 SOLD |
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Damariscotta Lake Cottage, Maine One Week Stay Ever dream of a week in a lakeside cottage with nothing to do but relax and enjoy the most beautiful New England setting in America? Now is your chance. Kathy and Steve '69 Cartwright are offering their two-bedroom cottage on the shores of the 10-mile long Damariscotta Lake in Maine. Perched on a sandy beach and featuring the all-important screened porch, this ideal set-up comes with both a canoe and Sunfish sailboat for exploring the lake’s many islands, nooks and crannies. Damariscotta Lake is located in the center of Lincoln County, Maine’s premiere resort area, just a short drive from the state’s capital of Augusta. Dates are flexible and will be arranged directly with donor. Item Value: $800 SOLD |
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Ale House Inn This 130-year-old former brewery warehouse is Portsmouth's premier boutique urban inn. The ten room inn features brick-walled spaces and a contemporary, loft-like feel. Centrally located in the Market Square district, the inn is surrounded by all the shops, restaurants, cafes, and historic sites that make Portsmouth so special. Amenities include free parking, use of Trek cruiser bike, complimentary tickets to Seacoast Rep Theater, and an iPad in every room. Good toward a mid-week stay prior to May 1, 2013. Item Value: $300 |
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Three-Night Manhattan Deluxe Hotel Stay 70 Park Avenue (Mid-Town) 70parkave.com The fabulous four-star 70 Park Avenue mid-town hotel, owned by the Kimpton company, will host the winning bidder for three nights. Enjoy a deluxe King room in one of NYC's leading boutique hotels that offers intimate service in a newly renovated haven of luxury. The hotel is located in the Murray Hill neighborhood, blocks from Grand Central Station, Bryant Park, the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue Shopping, and many fabulous restaurants. Value: $1,500 |
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Graduation Weekend The winning bidder will have comfortable guest house accommodations the Friday and Saturday of The Putney School's graduation weekend, June 7-8. The guest house, located 15 minutes from Putney School, offers a king bed (or two twins), and two futons, sleeping 4 total. Amenities include a kitchenette and an outdoor pool. Guests may stay Sunday night as well, for an additional donation. Donated by Tonia and Whit Wheeler, P'99. Item Value: $300 |
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Nantucket's Brass Lantern Inn Enjoy Nantucket's Daffodil Festival Weekend, April 26-27, 2013. Welcome springtime with the millions of daffodils along the byways, paths, and gardens of Nantucket. Enjoy the Antique Car Parade with over 100 vintage vehicles festooned with Daffodils, the Daffy Hat Pageant, and the Daffy Dog Parade. Two-night stay for 2, includes queen room with private bath, breakfast, afternoon tea, wifi, and parking. Donated by Michelle Langlois P'93. Item Value: $500 |
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Hickory Ridge House B&B Putney, VT One-Night Stay www.hickoryridgehouse.com A one-night stay at Hickory Ridge House in Putney. Hickory Ridge House is a charming English country cottage-themed bed & breakfast just a stone's throw from The Putney School. A National Registry of Historic Places structure, Hickory Ridge House is on a quiet country lane shaded by majestic maple, oak and sycamore trees. Hickory Ridge House has welcomed Putney students and parents for decades. Owners Gillian and Dennis Pettit graciously donated one night's stay with no restrictions at this most authentically charming of Southern Vermont B&B's. Item Value: $200 SOLD |
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The Essex Resort and Spa Essex, VT One Night Stay vtculinaryresort.com Nestled in the green hills of Essex Junction Vermont, The Essex combines luxurious country-inn accommodations and resort amenities with some of the finest gourmet cooking in the country. Pool, har-tru tennis courts, golf, massage, and gardens can also be part of the experience. The historic inn houses the northernmost campus of the New England Culinary Institute, and is just 15 minutes from Burlington and the Lake Champlain waterfront, 20 minutes from historic Shelburne Museum and Shelburne Farms, and 25 minutes from prime skiing areas. Item Value: $269 |
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Latchis Hotel and Theater One-Night Stay and Movie Tickets latchis.com The Latchis Hotel and Theatre complex, located in a historic Art Deco building in the heart of downtown Brattleboro, is a twenty minute drive from The Putney School campus. Easily accessible from I-91, Route 9, and Route 5, a stay at the Latchis is the ideal way to absorb the full flavor of southern Vermont’s most artsy and bustling small city. The striking Art Deco Latchis Theatre features a Greek-mythology motif, (the combination is referred to as Greco-Deco) and boasts four screens, including the area's only remaining big screen. Valid for a queen room and two movie passes. Not valid in September or October. Item Value: $170 |
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One Night Stay, with Breakfast Barn at the Red House Dummerston, VT (with one night purchased) One complimentary night stay, with the purchase of an additional night, at this quintessential Vermont experience, which is just moments away from The Putney School in nearby Dummerston. The charming Barn at the Red House is located in the heart of Dummerston's 250-year-old historic village. The sunny, two-story post and beam barn offers private and spacious accommodations, two bedrooms, 20”-wide plank floors, plenty of windows (with views) and a wood-burning stove. Your stay will include a delicious "Vermont Style Country Breakfast,” access to a fridge and WiFi. Donated by Catherine Gruver P'11. Item Value: $250 |
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Copper Kettle B&B One-Night Stay for One or Two People copperkettle.net The winner receives a one-night stay in a guest room for two at this B&B located a stone's throw from Putney School, Green Mountain Orchards, and the town of Putney. The Copper Kettle B&B affords a quiet, relaxing atmosphere in a Vermont country setting. Adjacent to the Copper Kettle is the Vermonter Candy Shop where peanut brittle, walnut crunch and cashew brittles are made from an old family recipe that includes maple syrup. Item Value: $115 |
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Grafton Inn, Grafton, VT Overnight Stay for Two graftoninnvermont.com Enjoy an overnight stay at the historic Grafton Inn, located in the beautiful village of Grafton, VT, named one of the 10 most beauitful places in the country by USA Magazine. The Inn features the award-winning Old Tavern Restaurant, Phelps Barn Pub, and live music every Saturday night. There's plenty to do in Grafton: Grafton Village Cheese, the general store, the town's three art galleries, three museums, several artisan shops, and the Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center. Item Value: $175 |
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Boston Red Sox Raffle
If you've been wanting a chance to catch the Sox (or a visiting team you might love) from outstanding seats, this raffle is your chance. The winner will receive a pair of tickets to a 2013 Red Sox game at Fenway Park, located in the 8th or 9th row in Field Box 54 (located between the Visitor’s Dugout and Home Plate on the left field side of the park, less than 10 rows from the field). These tickets are from a group of season tickets, and the choice of the specific game can be worked out with the donor. Winner will be drawn at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, October 7. $10 per raffle ticket Online purchase of raffle tickets is over. |
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Thomas Transportation Putney kids need to go to the airport, and Thomas Transportation is usually the way they get there. Why not bid on the item today, and have one less thing to worry about when the busy travel season arrives? This item is for two round-trips from Putney School to Bradley International Airport. Item Value: $380 |
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Consultation and Two Injections of Prevelle Silk Treatment normanpastorekmd.com Prevelle Silk can be effective in correcting age-related imperfections, so your skin maintains its youthful volume. Prevelle Silk is composed of hyaluronic acid, a very important natural component of the skin that gets depleted over time. Hyaluronic acid functions as a space filler and cell protector that provides structure, volume, and hydration. When we lose this important component, the skin begins to lose its youthful contour and wrinkles, folds, creases, and other undesirable imperfections start to appear. Donated by Janice Pastorek P'10. Consultation and treatment to take place in New York City, at 12 East 88th Street. Donated by Norman and Janice Pastorek, P'09. Item Value: $1,075 |
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Okemo Mountain Resort, Vermont Rising above the village of Ludlow, in south-central Vermont, Okemo Mountain Resort is a four-season playground that built its reputation for quality and superior guest service as a winter retreat for skiers and snowboarders. With more than 600 acres of trails and terrain, Okemo has something for everyone – even those who just come to hang out. With a number of dining options, lodges, a children’s program and two new trails for the upcoming season, Okemo is ready for two things – you and snow! About an hour’s drive from Putney, Okemo's winter operations consistently receive accolades and win awards for snow quality, grooming, terrain parks and family programs. Not valid 12/26-1/1, 1/19-1/21, 2/16-2/24
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Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont In a place where the history, community and landscape are legendary for hospitality and adventure, Stowe Mountain Resort in Stowe, Vermont, has reinforced its internationally respected brand with world-class improvements both on and off the mountain. Stowe's newest facilities and improvements include a brand new High-Speed Quad on Mt. Mansfield, Evolution Stowe's RFID technology tickets and gates, an inter-mountain transfer gondola connecting Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak, Stowe Mountain Lodge, a 312 room hotel and spa that has already been recognized as one of the greenest and most luxurious mountainside lodgings in the world, a new state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center at Spruce Peak, new high-speed lifts on Spruce, new base facilities, gourmet restaurants, incredible slopeside real estate opportunities and more. Item Value: $168 |
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Stratton Mountain Two Adult Ski Lift Tickets 2012-2013 Season stratton.com Stratton Mountain Ski Resort is about an hour’s drive from Putney, three hours from Boston and four from New York City. Located in Southern Vermont near Bondville, Stratton Mountain is a top ski and snowboard resort offering nearly 600 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain, including top-ranked terrain parks. An on-site spa, cozy full-service lodge, plenty of nearby lodging and a full slate of winter activities make this a great gift for snowboarders and ski fans alike. Or, for yourself and that special ski bunny you love. Item Value: $164 |
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Mount Snow Two Adult Ski Lift Tickets 2012-2013 Season mountsnow.com The Mount Snow Ski Resort is the closest downhill ski resort and snow recreation area to Putney. Located just about an hours’ drive away, this Vermont winter recreation area features 135 trails covering 633 acres serviced by 26 lifts. A toasty resort offers lodging, dining and entertainment as well as numerous kids programs. Two lift tickets for one day of memorable fun in the snow to be arranged with the donor. Mt. Snow is only 3 ½ hours from New York City and 2 ½ hours from Boston. Item Value: $164 |
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Mad River Glen Mad River Glen is one of the most unique ski areas in the country, famous for its legendary expert terrain, beautiful and varied beginner and intermediate trails, and, or course, the nation’s last surviving single chairlift. The extensive trail system follows the contours of General Stark Mountain to a single base area, making it easy for families and friends to ski together. Located in the “snow corner” of New England, Mad River’s 250 inches of annual snowfall combine with uncrowded slopes free of snowboarding, and a pristine mountain environment to create a skiing experience like no other. Item Value: $144 |
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Handmade Porcelain Bowl by Isabelle Abramson '00 isabelleabramsonporcelain.bigcartel.com Isabelle Abramson is a self-taught artist working out of studios in Boston, Massachusetts and Westminster, Vermont. In 2007 Isabelle began experimenting with porcelain while working as a school nurse by day. To date her porcelain artwork has been featured in the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Boston Magazine, Boston Home Magazine, InStyle Magazine, Boston Chronicle, Daily Candy, Apartment Therapy, and Epicurious.com. Isabelle's current body of work is made exclusively from porcelain and focuses on incorporating patterns of negative space into functional works of art. This hand-carved porcelain fruit bowl, glazed with food-safe glossy white glaze, measures 11" in diameter and 5" in height. Winner responsible for shipping costs. Item Value: $1,200 SOLD |
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Putney School Summer Programs Adult Week Join us at The Putney School for a one-week arts intensive program for adults of all ages and skill levels. We invite you to create and collaborate through workshops and studio time with our accomplished faculty, using our many well-equipped arts studios. Select one studio workshop for six hours daily of instruction, with studios open for independent work in the evenings by arrangement with faculty. Individual attention is paramount – a goal we achieve by limiting workshop enrollment to 6-8 participants. Tuition, room and board for the workshop of your choice will be provided to the winning bidder. 2013 session runs 8/4/13-8/10/13. Must register by 6/1/13 and be 21 or older. Item Value: $980 |
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One Hour Acting/Musical Theater Coaching with Tonya Pinkins tonyapinkins.com Called "one of the ten women in America who will take your breath away" by Oprah Winfrey, Putney Parent Tonya Pinkins is a Tony-award winning performer who is offering an exciting opportunity for a one-hour private acting/musical theater lesson. Tonia has spent thirty-five years as a professional actor working in theater, television, film, commercials, industrials, audio books, and recordings. She is a published author, lecturer and educator in the arts and self-improvement, as well as a teacher of master classes at the university level. She has been a public school teacher, and a private coach in acting, solo performance, singing, musical theater, and more. Item Value: $200 |
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Studio Art Class or Workshop learn more about MFA Art Classes and Workshops Expand your skills and discover your love for a new art discipline. The MFA offers studio art classes all year long for adults, children, and teens. Led by experienced educators and professional artists, classes are taught in a unique setting where access to a world renowned art collection provides inspiration for studio exploration. This Putney School Auction donation is for one class registration for a child, teen, or adult, in the weekly eight- or ten-week class, one-week intensives, or any workshop. This donation does not include classes offered through our partner schools – Diablo Glass, The Eliot School, and Stonybrook Fine Arts. The winner of this auctioned class must register with Caitlin Clancy '88 directly. The range of cost per class is $240 to $485, depending on the one class chosen. The registration must be for a class taking place in the 2013 year. Item Value: $360 |
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater New York City Center’s Principal Dance Company returns with audience favorites and new productions, including Garth Fagan’s African- and Caribbean-influenced From Before, Jirí Kylián’s breathtaking Petite Mort, and Artistic Director Robert Battle’s propulsive Strange Humors. Kyle Abraham’s Another Night, a world premiere supported by commissioning funds from City Center, is a richly inventive contemporary jazz piece. Ronald K. Brown’s rapturous Grace returns, and at select performances, the beloved Revelations will be performed with live music or an expanded cast of 50 dancers. Item Value: $540 |
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Two Hours of Piano Music Christopher Bakriges, Director of Jazz Studies at The Putney School, will provide two hours of piano music suitable for a dinner party or other formal or informal social gatherings. Dr. Bakriges performs jazz, Broadway show melodies, and light classical repertoire. Item Value: $450 |
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One Case French Red Wine Domaine de Montrose was established in 1701 and belongs to the Coste family. The winning bidder receives a case of red made with Cabernet and Merlot, perfect for fall, with finesse and complexity. Enjoy a very elegant wine with a natural concentration from 65-year-old vines. Donated by LuAnn de Lesseps, P'15. Winning bidder is responsible for shipping costs. Item Value: $300 |
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Three-Hour Architectural Consultation Looking to start a project, but not sure how to begin? Donald Sherefkin P'08, '12 offers four hours of professional architectural consultation and sketching. His services could be just what you need! Offered to residents of New York or Vermont. Item Value: $400 |
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Jamis Exile Sport Mountain Bike This bike features a 17" frame (medium), exchangeable toward any other size or toward any other new bicycle of equal value from the Hampshire Bicycle Exchange in Amherst, MA. Big wheels aren't just for big riders, the Jamis Exile bikes have been redesigned with increased standover so everyone can ride one. Features: tapered head tube and S-shaped down tube, RST a29 fork with magnesium lowers and 30mm staunchions, turn-n-lock fork lockout, Shimano shifter and derailleur components, Hayes mechanical disc brakes, Jamis XC saddle, Geax Barro 29 tires. Donated by Lori Schwartz P'16. Winning bidder will be responsible for shipping cost, or will need to pick up the item. Item Value: $650 |
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Long Cloak Hoodie This cloak hoodie crosses all generations; looks flattering on all body types of all ages. The gorgeous cloak hood doubles as a shawl collar that lays beautifully over the shoulders when the hoodie is partially unzipped. A closer fit through the bust and a flattering waistline make this feminine hoodie a must. The front zipper is a double zipper that allows you to partially unzip from the bottom. Donated by Shannon Murphy, P'14. Item Value: $265 |
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Two VIP Tickets to the Dr. Oz Show and autographed copy of "You Being Beautiful" New York City doctoroz.com The show is taped in NYC on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Redeem from Dec. 2012-Feb. 2013. Oz appeared as a health expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show for five seasons. On the show, he addressed issues like diabetes. His Transplant! television series won both a Freddie and a Silver Telly award. He has appeared on Good Morning America, the Today show, Larry King Live and The View, as well as guest-hosting the Charlie Rose show. In addition, he served as medical director of Denzel Washington’s John Q. He currently hosts The Dr. Oz Show on television and a talk show on Sirius XM Radio. In January 2011, Oz premiered as part of a weekly show on the Oprah Winfrey Network called "Oprah's Allstars." In each episode, he, Suze Orman, and Dr. Phil answer various questions about life, health, and finance. Includes signed copy of "You Being Beautiful: The Owner's Manual to Inner and Outer Beauty" Item Value: $337 |
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Apiary Construction
Michael Moore P’12, a beekeeper with more than a decade’s experience, will set you up with your own apiary (honey, beeswax and pollen operation) on your property. You will pay for the out-of-pocket expenses, like equipment and bees, and Michael will find you the highest quality, best deals on everything. He’ll provide ongoing consultation, help you decide where to site your hives, teach you the ABCs of beequipment, and install Her Majesty the queen and all of her subjects. He’ll teach you how to harvest the honey, teach you how to gather pollen, and how to get into the lucrative beeswax business. Your investment of approximately $300 for equipment and the cost of this golden opportunity will pay off in sweet dividends and the knowledge that you are part of the solution. Item Value: $400 |
