GALA LIVE AUCTION 2024
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A Peek n' Peak Retreat
Pack your golf clubs, swimsuits, spa robe, and adventurous spirit and head up to the Peek’n Peak Resort in Clymer, NY. Located in the shadow of Lake Erie on the Chautauqua Ridge, the Peek’n Peak Resort offers a championship golf course, a luxury day spa, indoor and outdoor pools, restaurants, and Peak Mountain Adventures, which includes the Aerial Adventure Course, Giant Dual Ziplines, Miniature Golf, and The Soaring Eagle Zipline. Available to you for five nights (5), any Sunday through Friday from April 27, 2025 to August 22, 2025. The beautiful "Four Seasons Lodge" sits directly across the street from Hole #8 of Peek’n Peak's famous Upper Championship Golf Course. The lodge boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, a fully stocked kitchen, 2 family rooms, a wood burning fireplace, a washer and dryer, 2nd refrigerator, fastest wifi speed on the mountain, tankless/endless hot water, 2 Slow Cookers, a foldaway play pen, high chair, 3 exterior only security cameras and sleeps 15!! A short drive from the lodge will provide you with boating, fishing, horseback riding, Presque Isle Downs Casino, Lake Erie Speedway, Splash Lagoon Water Park, hot air balloon rides, local ghost tours, numerous wineries, breweries and spirits, snow mobile rentals, hiking, parasailing, and jet skiing. A day trip to Niagara Falls is even possible, as it is only 90 minutes from the Lodge.
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Afternoon on the Range
Embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with four (4) companions in an exclusive trap
shooting experience at the Mt. Airy Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America!
Conquer the skies and forge unforgettable memories amidst the crackling excitement of
trap shooting. This live auction item offers an unparalleled opportunity for camaraderie,
competition, and the sheer thrill of the chase. For a group of four (4), the day includes
three (3) hours of trap shooting with three (3) Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA)
instructors, all equipment, including shotguns, ammunition, clays, hearing
protection/glasses, and a delicious catered meal amidst the stunning countryside
backdrop. The Mt. Airy Chapter of the IWLA is located at Woodville Rd in Mount Airy,
Maryland. They are an all-volunteer nonprofit wildlife conservation and shooting club.
Their Mission is to conserve, restore, and promote the sustainable use and enjoyment of
our natural resources, including soil, air, woods, waters, and wildlife. Don't miss your
shot at this exhilarating experience!
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Close Encounters of the Wild Kind on a South African Safari
Embark on a South African safari and prepare yourself for an exhilarating experience, profound and spiritual, the adventure of a lifetime in a land of expansive Savannahs, breathtaking landscapes, stunning wildlife, and proud ancestral tribes. Immerse yourself in the romance and mystique of the African wild in the heart of one of the country’s richest conservation regions. Seek out the unexpected by day or night with game drives in an open Land Rover, following the footprints of the elephants along ancient riverbeds during guided walks, and enjoying the thrill of close encounters of the wild kind. The Heritage Safari Lodge & Hemingway Tented Camp was originally built in the 1940s as a hotel, and was a landmark pit-stop for weary travelers between Lourenço Marques and Durban. Acquired in 1996, the gracious building was lovingly restored to its original colonial grandeur, enhanced with new personal bungalow accommodations, and tastefully themed to highlight Zululand’s unique cultural development. With buffet-style meals in the restaurants, the wide, welcoming veranda and the pub, also known as the human watering hole, the warm and relaxing atmosphere of the Heritage Safari Lodge is conducive to good times and conviviality. The sparkling pool is always inviting, and you’re sure to enjoy browsing the beautifully stocked curio shop for a few authentic African memoirs.
Soak up all you can in this amazing region with an animal watching safari and a photo safari! You can also go on guided walks along game trails, or ride along on game drives in a Land Rover by morning and afternoon!
Your trip for two includes:
• 6 nights in a luxury accommodation at either the Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge or the Hemingway Tented Camp
• Gourmet buffet breakfast and dinner, refreshing cold lunch
• All applicable taxes
• Activities include guided walks along game trails and game drives in a Land Rover by morning and afternoon for viewing or photographing animals
• Optional activities available at additional cost: scuba diving or snorkeling at scenic Sowana Bay, whale watching tours (in season), turtle tours (in season), deep sea fishing, tiger fishing at Lake Jozini, all wheel drive vehicle excursions to the legendary Tembe Elephant Park, look-outs for lion and black rhino on open Land Rover drives in the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Park and excursions to famous St. Lucia Wetlands (World Heritage Site).
Travel for this package is valid for 18 months from the date of issue, non-refundable, and subject to availability. Reservations should be made a minimum of 45 days in advance of travel. Travelers may split their stay at either the Heritage Safari Lodge or Hemingway Tented Camp, not all 6 nights must be spent in the same place. Passport required for travel outside the U.S.Gratuities, bottled water, soda and alcoholic beverages not included. Pick-up fee for airport transfers not included.
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Deep Creek, MD Lakefront Retreat
Relaxation awaits at this extraordinary lakefront home in Deep Creek, Maryland for a seven-day stay surrounded by the finest of western Maryland’s natural beauty, even your personal boat will find tranquil harbor in the dock slip provided. Adirondack chairs on the private lakefront patio are the perfect place to unwind before or after enjoying the new hot tub. The spacious patio features a propane fire pit with seating that accommodates 10-12 people. The lovely interior features two family rooms, a full kitchen, four bedrooms (including two master, one queen and one duo bunk), plus a sleep sofa and 3.5 baths. Includes use of three kayaks, two paddle boards and a canoe. Ample parking is provided for six cars. Up to two well trained pets are welcome. Your lakefront retreat awaits you, selected from a week starting January 2026 through December 2026.
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Exquisite Chef’s 5-Course Dinner at Award-Winning Citron Restaurant
Enjoy a spectacular and one-of-a-kind Chef’s 5-Course Dinner for 6 Guests - with Wine Pairings! This will be a memorable evening with your family or friends - one you will talk about for a long time. We guarantee you will become a regular Citron patron (unless you are already)!
Citron Restaurant is a Baltimore County waterfront dining destination at the base of Greenspring Valley and offers a lively casual bar, several dining rooms, and entertaining spaces. Citron is a beautiful restaurant, offering abundant indoor and outdoor dining. The menu features fresh seafood, juicy steaks, delicious sushi, and house-made desserts. Plus handcrafted cocktails, craft brews, and an award-wining wine list and an extensive selection of top-shelf spirits.
A Baltimore County Greenspring Valley gem, Citron has an upscale, contemporary menu and offers innovative takes on classic favorite Chesapeake dishes. Passion and creativity remain the driving forces of their kitchen and business. Charles and his wife, Susan, own and operate Citron.
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Maui Condo
Enjoy a seven day stay at the Palms of Wailea in Maui. The fabulous Keawakapu Beach is just a short 10 minute stroll from the Palms at Wailea. This beach is world-famous for its great snorkeling and long walking beach. The Palms at Wailea is a gorgeous property lush with tropical landscaping. There is a large community pool and hot tub that is perfect for sunbathing and offers a magnificent ocean view. This is a beautifully decorated ocean view, ground floor, 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, high speed wireless internet, cable TV and DVD player, and is fully air-conditioned. The unit sleeps up to four people, with a king bed in the master bedroom and twin beds in the guest room. The ocean views are magnificent. Enjoy outside dining from a large lanai with a private barbecue.
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Under the Tuscan Sun at Casa San Marco in Cortona, Italy
Enjoy a 7 night stay (Saturday to Saturday) “Under the Tuscan Sun” at Casa San Marco in Cortona, Italy. This quintessential, medieval Tuscan hill town is ideally situated two hours north of Rome and 90 minutes south of Florence. Cortona is well-known for being the setting of the best-selling book and movie, “Under the Tuscan Sun.” Casa San Marco is a 4 bedroom (4 queen beds and double sofa bed), 2 bath villa that sleeps 8, with wonderful amenities, and overlooks the stunning Church of San Francesco with breathtaking views of the beautiful valley below. As you enter Casa San Marco from the street, you will enter a small foyer and climb a set of century-old stone stairs to the first floor. This floor has a living room, two master bedrooms and a library/den. Both the library/den and one of the bedrooms have access to the terrace with magnificent valley views. Past the living room is a spacious, completely remodeled kitchen. Off the kitchen is the newly remodeled bathroom. Another set of stairs lead to the second and last floor of Casa San Marco, where you will find two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. It is truly spectacular! This Italy Villa Package is provided by Sojourn Ventures. Airfare and ground transportation are not included. Your trip can be personalized with other activities and tours (not included in the price of the main trip): Cooking Classes, Welcome Dinner, Wine Tours, Excursions/tours in Rome, Visits to nearby hill towns, Tours of local artisan olive mills, Bicycle tours of Tuscany and Umbria, Spa and salon services, Personal Chef services, Museum tickets, Train tickets, car rentals and more! This package must be used within two years of purchase.