The AMERICAN WOMEN’S GROUP IN PARIS Annual Gala MARCH 18, 2O17 Acknowledgements Thank you to all of you who are here tonight, and to those who could not attend but made a donation. A special recognition to our Platinum and Silver donors.

Platinum Donors Mary-Louise Rynski Silver Donors Kathryn Brown Rebecca DeFraites Itinerary Sara and Jean-François Sautin 19h00 Arrival – Aperitif – Silent Auction 20h30 Dîner 21h30 Speeches 21h45 Live Auction 22h30 Dancing – After Dinner Drinks – Check-Out Midnight À l’année prochaine…

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME ...... 4

GALA CO-CHAIR’S WELCOME ...... 5

CHARITIES ...... 6

OUR AUCTIONEER EXTRAORDINAIRE ...... 8

SILENT AUCTION ...... 9

LIVE AUCTION ...... 23

AMERICAN WOMEN’S GROUP ...... 34

AWG BOARD ...... 35 35

CONTENTS AWG GALA COMMITTEE ...... AWG

GalaTo those who gave their services freely

Géraldine de Kersaint-Gilly from Wine Domini for arranging the donation of the wonderful champagne and wines for this evening.

Marie-Hélène Waris-Larmandier from Champagne Waris-Larmandier for giving the wonderful champagne you are having tonight.

The talented Marie-Caroline Rozier from Château d’Arras in Bordeaux for giving all the red and white wines for the Gala.

Media sponsor: lettredeparis.com PRESIDENT’S WELCOME Welcome to the Annual AWG Gala – a Party with a Purpose!

Kathryn Brown What a magical La Vie en Rose evening we have planned for President you! The Gala Committee, headed by Lana Marrash and Paola Repetto, has really assembled an amazing evening that indeed puts the “Fun” in Fundraising. Their hard work and the generous donations of our many sponsors make it possible for us to have this wonderful evening and accomplish great things at the same time.

The wines, the spirits, the fabulous holiday getaways... the array of luxury goods we have on offer this evening is simply astonishing. Enjoy this gorgeous venue and the amazing treats in store for you tonight, and we hope you feel great about the wonderful charities – and the women and children around the world – that will benefit from this evening.

So, my friends, grab a glass of bubbly, have a delightful dinner, raise those paddles, open your checkbook – and then I’ll see you all on the dance floor!

AWG-ily yours,

Kathryn Brown

4 GALA CO-CHAIR’S WELCOME

This journey started at an AWG drinks gathering last September.. By the end of that fateful evening, we both found ourselves, to our surprise, accepting to volunteer our services as Co-Chairs of the 2017 AWG Annual Gala… despite initially only intending to be part of the committee.

What an adventure it has been. From starting out as a two-woman 2017 AWG Gala team with a handful of other volunteers, to the disappointment Co-Chairs of losing members along the way (due to unforeseen family or travel obligations), finding ourselves at times overwhelmed with Lana Marrash (left) the sheer enormity of the task ahead. Then finally having a lovely new member in Petra Graf, who’s been a steadfast third full-time Paola Repetto member of the Gala Committee. (right)

Our grateful thanks go to Sara Sautin who has graciously helped whenever she was in town, to Géraldine de Kersaint-Gilly, for accepting to take on the major responsibility of securing champagne and wine donations for this year’s La Vie en Rose Gala, and finally, to the amazing AWG Board members who gave of their time with enthusiasm to help whenever needed, most notably Kathy Araujo, Amy Haas, and Rebecca DeFraites. Last but not least, a big “MERCI” to our President Kathryn Brown, who was to become our partner and advisor throughout this amazing journey, offering us her experience and steady guidance.

Throughout it all… our greatest driver was raising funds for AWG’s charitable causes, which après tout, make the highs and lows, triumphs and frustrations of this experience, worth every minute. It has been an honour to serve as your 2017 AWG Paris Annual Gala Co-Chairs.

Enjoy the evening and “Give”…

Lana Marrash and Paola Repetto 5 CHARITIES

Gives

AWG Gives is the discretionary AWG Paris is proud to be a founding charitable fund through which member of FAWCO, a federation of 64 we support small-scale local and independent clubs in 34 countries and international projects benefitting an NGO in special consultative status people in need. with the United Nations.

AWG members are actively involved Since 1931, FAWCO has advocated for the in many different charitable rights of American citizens living abroad organizations and can submit funding and since 1967, has supported programs proposals to AWG Gives for specifi c which benefi t women and children, projects. including Education Awards for our members, our members’ children and AWG is proud to support our members grandchildren as well as Development who are making a positive difference Grants for fully vetted clubs’ charities. in many communities through their volunteer efforts. Most recently the overarching FAWCO Foundation project has been Free the Girls, an NGO which works with women in Africa and Central America who have been rescued from human traffi cking. In the two years of FAWCO’s involvement, none of the women have been retraffi cked and 100% of their children are in school.

Globally, we raised $172,000. To date, FAWCO has donated more than $1,300.000 to worthy projects around the globe.

Thank you for your generosity.

6 YES Akademia (YAKA, formerly Tostan, which means “breakthrough” Global Potential) provides innovative in the Wolof language of Senegal, empowerment and leadership programs was founded by American Molly to high potential youth from diverse urban Melching, who had already spent and rural backgrounds. YAKA empowers close to 20 years in West Africa youth in France and around the world when she created the organization (India, Senegal, Haïti, Nicaragua) to in 1991. generate hope and transform complex Over the years, Tostan has created challenges into simple opportunities. an educational program that YAKA creates a virtuous circle of engages communities in their inspiration, development and support. own languages, using traditional YAKA’s raison d’être is to make the world methods of learning to teach people a better place by making oneself a better about their basic human rights. person. Its focus includes increased Through engagement of youth and education of girls, protection of communities, YAKA uses social justice, child and maternal health, and informal education, international cultural leadership roles for women. exchange, development and social entrepreneurship to learn, share and The mission statement of Tostan is CHARITIES develop each other and the world around the current that fl ows through all us for more equality of opportunities, its projects: success and mobility. We believe that through this For more information, you can contact mission we can ensure every YAKA’s Executive Director and person — woman, man, girl, and Founder, Sarah Gogel Munnich, sarah@ boy — is able to live a life of dignity. yesakademia.ong or go to YAKA’s website: yesakademia.ong AWG is a proud supporter of YES Akademia since 2012.

7 OUR AUCTIONEER EXTRAORDINAIRE

After moving from the United States to Paris in 1985, Sandy founded La Source Parisienne (LSP), an Antique Consultancy and Excursion company based in Paris. She quickly became known as the “go-to dealer” for finding that special object or antique for expats, embassy staff, and locals. Her highly regarded Insider’s Visit to the Drouot French Auction House in Paris is a hit with antique aficionados.

Sandy Gogel Sandy graduated from the University of Massachusetts and later received an MA and a PhD degree from the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago. In France, she also studied at the École des Beaux Arts, attended the École du Louvre, and trained at Drouot Formation.

Sandy is also published author, whose studies and research have given her a discerning eye for art, fashion and contemporary trends. Her clients love visiting the markets and auctions with her and enjoy her many insights and her friendly approach. Join Sandy for one of her many visits and see for yourself!

lasourceparisienne.com [email protected] +33 (0)6 09 16 64 31

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9 SILENT AUCTION ITEM ITEM ITEM 1 2 3 Hôtel Plaza Sinfonietta Moulin Athénée Paris Paris Rouge Haute Couture Brunch for Two Classical Concert Dinner and Show for Two Two at the Alain Ducasse’s Tickets The iconic Moulin Rouge, Restaurant Dedicated to chamber and the world’s most famous When it comes to luxury in the orchestral musicians at the cabaret o ers musical dance most romantic and stylish city beginning of an exceptional entertainment for visitors in the world, look no further performing career, Sinfonietta from around the world. than the legendary Hôtel Paris expresses a new voice The club’s decor still contains Plaza Athénée. and relationship in the way much of the romance of fi n de it shares its music with the siècle France. Situated in the heart of Haute public. Guided by the belief Couture, on the renowned that classical music ensembles Be dazzled by costumes avenue Montaigne, this must be artistically agile in decked out in feathers, Dorchester Collection hotel order to be culturally relevant, sequins and rhinestones, and is in the ideal location for the SPCO embraces both chamber don’t forget the Can-Can. fi nest shopping that Paris has music and chamber orchestra Oh-La-La. to o er, and has some of the worlds, presenting two Donor: Moulin Rouge most magnifi cent views of the concert series which blend Ei el Tower. and cross genres through the moulinrouge.fr The Haute Couture Brunch is exploration and rediscovery of served in the Dining Room of a signifi cant and sometimes the Hotel Plaza Athénée and overlooked repertoire, includes a full Champagne o ering fresh and innovative breakfast fi t for a King. experiences to its audiences. Donor: A new voice. A new road. Hôtel Plaza Athénée Paris Experience the artistic dorchestercollection.com expression of Sinfonietta Paris. Donor: Sinfonietta Paris sinfoniettaparis.org/home 10 ITEM ITEM ITEM 4 5 6 Champagne and Le Camion Krystal Kenney cheese pairing Qui Fume Photography Five Champagnes and Lunch or Dinner for Four Family or Couple Five Cheeses + Recipe Book Portrait Session Géraldine de Kersaint-Gilly Chef Kristin Frederick’s food Enjoy a one hour natural is a Certifi ed Wine Specialist truck Le Camion Qui Fume was portrait photo session in by the Society of Educators the fi rst to hit Paris in 2012. the gorgeous streets of (US) and holds the Advanced And Paris has not had enough. Paris with Board member Diploma of the WEST, Wine Two hour waits, sold out Krystal Kenney, our and Spirit Education Trust services, and countless TV local English speaking (UK). appearances, she has blown photographer, for up to four people. She is o ering a lunch pairing into a local food celebrity. She experience: 5 champagnes now successfully manages Session includes one and 5 cheeses for 8 people. three food trucks in Paris and to two neighborhoods, opened her fi rst restaurant in editing and color She will teach you all the 2016, where you can eat the correction on all photos. It secrets of how to pair great AUCTION best burgers in town. also includes full rights to bubbles and fabulous French Invite your family or friends download, share, and print cheeses! (valid for 4 persons) for a all the high resolution Donor: Wine Domini - delicious lunch or dinner at digital images within one Géraldine de Kersaint-Gilly the new Le Camion Qui Fume week of your shoot. Your winedomini.com restaurant. photos will be provided on As an bonus, also included in a private online gallery for this Lot is Frederick’s cookbook easy download. Burgers: Les recettes du This is something we’d Camion Qui Fume, a fantastic all love to do, but never recipe book, which will bring get round to planning… SILENT back the good taste of a real so here’s your chance! burger into your family. Donor: Krystal Kenney Donor: LeCamion Qui Fume - Kristin Frederick Krystal Kenney Photography lecamionquifume.com krystalkenney.com 11 ITEM ITEM ITEM 7 8 9 Cooking Class Atelier Duval, Skincare for Five Architectes by Kristina Followed by Lunch 2 Hour Design Consultation Oxygen Facial Our member Véronique Bawol During a two hour design Kristina is a licensed o ers a 3 hour cooking class consultation in your home or aesthetician for more than followed by lunch for fi ve o ce we can talk about ways 26 years. people. The menu is to be to optimize your space, add a Her clients understand her defi ned subject to your own bathroom or a kitchen, raise passion for skincare and that preferences. the roof, use color to refresh is why so many fl y in from your decoration, add new Véronique has always been the US and other countries to furniture or, on the contrary, passionate about food. She see her. get rid of stu ! has been cooking for 25 The oxygen with collagen is a years, learning from her From the technicalities of soothing treatment designed grandmother who was a chef. structural walls and drain to help the anti-aging process pipes to the fun details She perfected her skills by and includes two masks: of fabrics and fi nishes, I’ll following classes with the likes Pure Oxygen inserted with be happy to address your of Le Cordon Bleu, amongst Vitamins A, C, and E, then concerns. others. She is always looking Hydraulic Acid to quench the for inspiration, new recipes Donor: thirst of dehydrated, tired, and making new friends along Josephine Rooney Duval wrinkled skin. the way! rooney-duval-architect.com And topped o with a Donor: massage on the face, neck Véronique Bawol - and shoulders. Cuisine Elégante Donor: Kristina Solymanlou - Skincare by Kristina kristinaskincare.com

12 ITEM ITEM ITEM 10 11 12 Skincare Fat Tire Bike Tour Silver by Kristina for Two in Paris Necklace The Ultimate Facial Experience Paris in a fun Stella & Dot An exclusive treatment! way Moroccan inspired Stella Wrapped up like a cocoon, Fat Tire Tours have been & Dot silver necklace… nice and cozy. perfecting the Paris Bike Tour Silver-plated medallions Start with a Deep pore since 1999 and it is a fabulous with intricate, perforated cleansing, exfoliation of dead way to visit Paris - you will detail mesh beautifully cells, steaming with aroma love this tour! to form this light-weight, of Lavender, Eucalyptus Whether you’re a Paris rookie airy statement necklace or Mandarin to make you or travel veteran, the goal is Donor: feel just right, followed by not to overwhelm you with extractions of impurities. mind-bending dates and Stella & Dot – boring stories. Emer Shanley Next, Massage of face, neck and stelladot.fr/emer shoulders, with a fi nal mask Instead, the tour o ers designed for your skin type. famous sites, a great AUCTION Kristina is a licensed orientation, all the educational aesthetician for more than 26 information, heaps of unique years. Her clients understand and fascinating stories, her passion for skincare and fantastic photo opportunities, that is why so many fl y from a comfortable bike, and the US and other countries to superb personal service from see her. your guide. The oxygen with collagen is a Donor: soothing treatment designed Fat Bike Tours

to help the anti-aging process. fattiretours.com/paris SILENT Donor: Kristina Solymanlou - Skincare by Kristina kristinaskincare.com 13 ITEM ITEM ITEM 13 14 15 Le Bristol Simply Organized Stylepixie Paris with Konnie Labecki Champagne High Tea 45 Minute Online Coaching A Day of Beauty: for Two Session Shampoo, Cut & Finish, At the historic, elegant 5 star Exclusive Coaching Session and Spa Manicure luxury hotel Le Bristol Paris, 45-minute one to one session Under the direction of located on the world-famous working with a Certifi ed Creative Director Victoria rue du Faubourg Saint- Professional Organizer and Nelson, Stylepixie Salon has Honoré, enjoy a High Tea for Coach. been serving the international two, including complimentary community in Paris for more champagne, choice of tea, Online o er only. In the than ten years. mini sandwiches, homemade 45-minute session you will scones and mu ns, and work with the Coach who is Her English-speaking team petits fours at Le Bristol’s Café going to take you by your specializes in the latest cuts Antonia. hand and give you step-by- and color techniques to come step guidance and coaching up with a style that truly suits What a wonderful way to to uncover and realizing your you. Top o your new look spend an afternoon. organizing dreams and your with a spa manicure. You’ll be ready for a night out! Donor: dream life. Le Bristol Paris Donor: Donor: lebristolparis.com Konnie Labecki - Vicky Nelson – Stylepixie Simply Organized stylepixiesalon.com simplyorganizedwithkonnie.com

14 ITEM ITEM ITEM 16 17 18 Eric Hian-Cheong Eric Hian-Cheong Wine Tasting Photography Photography in Paris Framed Original Photo - Framed Original Photo - Private Wine Tasting Pont Alexandre III Lincoln Memorial for Two Eric Hian-Cheong, a At home now in Washington Wine Tasting in Paris, Washington D.C.-based D.C., after growing up in created by Burgundy photographer, who grew up Croissy-sur-Seine, Eric born and raised wine in France, captures everyone’s Hian-Cheong gets up early expert and lover Thierry favorite Paris bridge at to photograph the city’s Givone, is o ering a twilight, just moments before monuments before the crowds private Wine Tasting the lights come on. of tourists arrive. for Two, with six wines, including champagne. As night falls at the end of a He captures here a lone clear winter day, the lamps sweeper at the Lincoln Discover French wine’s on the Pont Alexandre III Memorial as the morning sun secret with an English reveal their iconic silhouettes pours in. speaking sommelier. against the blue and orange- In two hours, taste AUCTION yellow sky, criss-crossed on Donor: six wines, including this particular evening by the Eric Hian-Cheong champagne from glowing ice trails of airplanes. erichcphoto.com di erent regions, and In the background is another learn how to recognize iconic silhouette, the Ei el and appreciate them. Tower. Donor: This is Eric’s fourth year Wine Tasting in Paris - donating framed original Thierry Givone photos to AWG’s Gala wine-tasting-in-paris.com auctions. SILENT Donor: Eric Hian-Cheong erichcphoto.com

15 ITEM ITEM ITEM 19 20 21 Champagne Original Watercolor Amazing and Wine Basket by Sonia Bignall Champagne Brunch Wine Tasting in Paris Framed Painting 50x40 cm For Up To Eight Guests Wine Tasting in Paris, Noted artist Sonia Bignall’s Brunch o ered at Sandy and created by Burgundy born mastery of watercolour Bob Gogel’s apartment in the and raised wine expert and techniques is demonstrated 7th arrondissement on the lover Thierry Givone, is in this beautiful original Champs de Mars in the Spring o ering a basket of a bottle watercolor. of 2017. of 1er Cru Veuve Fourny AWG Paris has no better Brunch will include lox, Champagne, an excellent friend than our own bagels, brunch casserole and quality champagne produced wonderfully talented Sonia other specialties from the by a family winemaker in the Bignall. rich culinary tradition of Chez middle of Côtes des Blancs Gogel. in Champagne, and a bottle It is always such a pleasure to of Rasteau Prestige 2011, a walk into a friend’s home and Just agree on a date with full bodied red wine from the see a “Sonia,” hanging on the the Donor and you and your southern Rhône Valley. wall. guests will be treated to a sumptuous “repas” on a This will be your chance to Donor: Sunday, 11am-1pm. Wine Tasting in Paris - acquire one of your own. Just show up and be spoiled. Thierry Givone Donor: wine-tasting-in-paris.com Sonia Bignall Donor: Sandy and Bob Gogel

16 ITEM ITEM ITEM 22 23 24 Simply Organized Dessert of your Shakespeare and with Konnie Labecki choice! Company Breakthrough Session Molly Wilkinson is a Le Cordon Tote Bag and Gift to a ZEN Life Bleu trained pastry chef living Voucher and working in Paris since Breakthrough Session – 2013. Shakespeare and Company 90-minute session working is an English-language one to one with a Certifi ed She has donated a sweet treat bookshop in the heart of Professional Organizer and of your choice. Paris, on the banks of the Coach. From a French masterpiece Seine, opposite Notre- Dame. In the 90 minute appointment, like a Saint Honoré, to a classic you and your Coach will focus “to die for” chocolate layered Since opening in 1951, it’s on what is and isn’t working American birthday cake, to been a meeting place for for you and start creating a a pile of the most delicious anglophone writers and plan for your papers, your chocolate chip cookies or readers, becoming a Left time management, your browned-butter brownies Bank literary institution. organizational systems for you’ve ever tasted - the choice Shakespeare and AUCTION your home, o ce or mindset is up to you! Company’s latest projects and set the base for your Just let her know your heart’s include a café, plans for breakthrough to live the life desire and she’ll whip it up! a publishing arm, and an you really want. Donor: ongoing search for a farm Your benefi ts: and writers’ retreat in the Molly Wilkinson You’ll get customized solution countryside around Paris. based on your space, lifestyle and budget. You’ll stay Donor: organized. You learn how to Shakespeare and Company have fun with organizing. shakespeareandcompany.com

Experience how your life SILENT changes. Donor: Konnie Labecki - Simply Organized simplyorganizedwithkonnie.com 17 ITEM ITEM ITEM 25 26 27 Wine Tasting Photography Photography Lunch by Raye by Raye For Eight Guests «Pichet, Faïence en Bleu» «L’Arrivée du Printemps» Gather some friends and 40 x 53.5 Edition 1/3 2 AP 43.5 x 53.5 Edition 1/3 AP invite them to a very special Printed on Baryta paper Printed on Baryta paper wine tasting two and a half hour lunch for up to eight Raye is a Paris photographer Raye is a Paris photographer people. specializing in street specializing in street photography. photography. You will be o ered to taste four di erent wines in a Often still life is found on her Often still life is found on her friendly Parisian environment. adventures in Paris. adventures in Paris. Lunch will be provided with Raye now resides in Colorodo Raye now resides in Colorodo a typical French dish and Springs. Springs. dessert. Donor: Donor: Hélène is from a winegrowing Raye Photography - Raye Photography - family. She graduated at the Pamela Fickes-Miller Pamela Fickes-Miller Wine and Spirit Education facebook.com/Rayeimages facebook.com/Rayeimages Trust in London. As well as organizing private Bordeaux tastings and sales, she sets up wine events such as wine and cheeses, grands crus dinners, champagne tasting, wine clubs and weekends in Bordeaux. Donor: Do You Speak Wine? Hélène Goble [email protected]

18 ITEM ITEM ITEM 28 29 30 19th Century A Private Tour With Chal Huella- Chinese Tureen Jean Manuel Traimond Manos del Info on Item 8 Participants: Time and Uruguay Exceptional quality mid- Date To Be Negotiated Manos del Uruguay 19th century Chinese white This will be a tour of 2 ½ is a non-profi t social porcelain tureen. hours. Jean-Manuel, museum organization which, since guide, has been one of AWG’s 1968, has provided jobs Hand-painted all over with for craftswomen living in fl ower motives. most compelling guides for years. He has generously Uruguay’s rural areas. The double handled form rests o ered a private tour to the In Manos, garments are on a pedestal base and retains AWG Gala. designed and knitted most of the original gold – mainly with wool decoration. French, English or Danish? No problem, as he is outrageous yarns – for the local Donor: and charming in at least three market and for renowned Solange Lauthier languages. And, that man is a international brand-name well-spring of information. clothes. AUCTION

Jean-Manuel will open your Manos del Uruguay eyes to a Paris you never defends and promotes imagined. His range of topics Uruguayan identity, being is seemingly unending. part of the weave that He also loves giving night constitutes the essence tours of museums. It may of our country, where seem counterintuitive but culture and tradition are he is surprisingly good with mixed in an exchange children and even dogs! that is refl ected in each one of our knitted Jean-Manuel can suggest

products. SILENT topics for you or you can choose from his repertoire. Donor: Juanita Caspari Donor: Jean Manuel Traimond 19 ITEM ITEM ITEM 31 32 33 Château Moutin A Private Tour With Massage and Wine Basket Dr. Kelly Spearman Refl exology Château Moutin, which has Up To Four People Treatments by Ola been in the Darriet family for 200 years, is located in the Dr. Kelly Spearman, a well- Get Your Inner Balance village of Portets, in the heart known art lecturer in the English Back speaking community of Paris, of the Graves appellation. Refl exology works by holds a doctorate degree in the stimulating refl ex points on The ageing of the wines History of Art from the Sorbonne the foot, which corresponds in barrels proves how oak University. tannins can combine so well with particular parts of the In addition to her Art body. with grape aromas, giving as Consultancy (18th and 19th a result an excellent complex century furniture expert), she This realigns the body`s wine. The ageing potential of teaches Art History for various natural healing process on a this wine is impressive. American colleges and university physical and emotional level. 2 bottles of Château Moutin programs (Columbia, Skidmore, It is used to treat a number of Red Grande Cuvée 2009 Bennington, CUA, ISS, Iona conditions such as insomnia, (Graves 100% Merlot) College, Drury University, Boston stress, back pains etc. College, Northeastern University, The holistic massage is a 1 bottle of Château Moutin etc.) and at the Sorbonne. She is White 2015 (Graves 80% treatment for those who want also a well published journalist to completely de-stress; long Sauvignon Blanc, 20% and art critic. Sémillon) and gentle strokes to melt This will be a tour of 2 ¼ hours. away all tension, leaving you Donor: Date and time to be negotiated in a relaxed state. Sandrine Darriet - with Kelly. She suggests a 4 x 30 minutes of holistic Chateau Moutin walking tour of the bridges of Paris (about which she is treatment (2 Massage and 2 vignoblesdarriet.fr/Chateau- Refl exology) to be redeemed Moutin passionate) but is open to sharing any of the tours on her by April 30th 2017. extensive repertoire. Bring the Donor: kids! Perfect for when you have Ola Nathan-Marsh family in town. innercrysalis.com Donor: Dr. Kelly Spearman 20 ITEM ITEM 34 35 Choux Pastry Workshop Business Coaching Session Le Cordon Bleu with Klaus Labecki Get to know the secrets of fabulous French pastries: Get Your Expat Business Started Le Cordon Bleu Paris proposes a range of short term This Business Coaching Session of culinary discoveries for those with a passion for Two hours is designed to give you the art of cooking: cooking classes, pastry classes, orientation and clarifi cation for your boulangerie workshops and enology lessons. business and specifi cally, Expat The Secrets of Choux Pastry workshop of 3 hours related challenges. Typical topics covers the subject of choux pastry and takes place are questions around intercultural in a room, which is perfectly equipped for pastry, in integrity, cultural deviations and central Paris. confl icts, career development, manage work and home situation Each participant is guided by a professional pastry abroad as well as the personal role Chef as they carry out each step necessary for in times of changing markets and making choux pastry. environments. Taking part in our “The Secrets of Choux Pastry” Within two hours, we will look workshop will furnish you with expertise and teach deeply in your individual challenge. AUCTION you fundamental pastry skills. Together, we will clarify your At the end of the lesson, each participant can take situation and develop your individual everything they have made home with them to options for your particular situation. delight their friends and family. Now you are ready to take the The choux pastry workshop is suitable for all: next steps and reach your target, beginners, pastry enthusiasts or experts and those motivated and in good spirits. with advanced culinary skills. During this process, you get constant refl ection and professional feedback, The certifi cate is valid for one year. which will help you to manage the

Donor: future. SILENT Le Cordon Bleu - Karine Carroy Donor: cordonbleu.edu Klaus Labecki - Expat Business Coach expat-partner.org

21 ITEM ITEM ITEM 36 37 38 Bien Cuit Gluten Le Tigre Yoga Club Cire Trudon Free Rive Gauche Scented Bartolomé Candle A Half Day Gluten Free Two “Semaine Découvertes” “The bow of a Spanish sailboat Baker’s Walk for Two Week-long Passes reaches the amber shores of Hispaniola, propelled by a Discover the delicious Gluten Le Tigre Yoga club is a jewel of soft, wood-tinged breeze that Free goodies in town with refi nement and professionalism spreads a message of peace a tour for two people on a to recover one’s well-being, and calmness across the lush Gluten Free Baker’s Walk in balance, energy, and the Caribbean island.” Paris, led by Lisa Rumsey, alignment of body and soul. This is the refl ection prompted teacher of gluten free baking In the heart of the left bank, it by the scent of the candle classes. is a privileged place to discover Bartolomé, by Cire Trudon. and deepen the secrets of Yoga On this half day walk, you’ll Head notes of nutmeg and and Pilates in private or group visit an outdoor market, sa ron build on a base of lessons, to enjoy a massage, cookware shops, a speciality amber, cedarwood, vanilla and a Hammam or a break at our cookbook shop and fabulous vetiver highlighted by carrot organic bar “B”, our shop, or gluten free co ee shops, seed, cypress, and liquorice to library. bakeries and patisseries from create a spicy, woody fragrance Oberkampf to Les Halles. If throughout the Oriental sure to linger in your memory culture the tiger is an emblem These two places are part of a and in your rooms. of strength and energy, it is also smaller group tour and must The foundation of Cire Trudon, a mythical ancestor, the initiator be booked on the same walk with stores in the Marais and St. who guides the neophytes into before end of 2017. Germain, dates to 1643 and the the jungle. Le Tigre Yoga club early days of the court of Louis is the expression of this dual Donor: XIV. The carefully crafted and mission: to accompany and Lisa Rumsey - Bien Cuit purely white beeswax candles enlighten you day after day Gluten Free produced there were much prized in your physical and spiritual biencuitglutenfree.com by the court of Louis XV and the enlightenment. kingdom’s largest parishes. Donor: Elodie Garamond – Intermezzo size, 800 g. Le Tigre Yoga Donor: Cire Trudon rivegauche.tigre-yoga.com trudon.com/eu_en 22 AWG Gala

23 LIVE AUCTION ITEM 1 Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Two Luxurious Night’s Stay

Located steps from the Champs-Élysées, with private terraces that command all of Paris and a defi ning spirit of elegance and charm, the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris redefi nes luxury in the City of Light. The hotel’s enchanting atmosphere and interiors – accented with glorious fl oral designs and installations by Artistic Director Je Leatham – o er a dream setting for your stay. Indulge your passion for French cuisine through the hotel’s unique culinary adventures and dining experiences. Explore the hotel’s excusive o erings to help you discover, celebrate and taste the very best that Paris has to o er. Or simply enjoy staying in one of the world’s great hotels. Combining beauty and elegance with extraordinary sta and service, the Four Seasons Hotel George V o ers nothing less than the most amazing experience in the world. Donor: Four Seasons Hotel George V fourseasons.com/paris

24 ITEM 2 Villa Le Priotlet, Saint-Émilion One Week’s Stay for Ten

The Villa Le Priotlet is a gorgeous, centuries-old authentic stone villa set dramatically on the banks of the Dordogne River, 15 minutes east of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Saint-Émilion, which has been producing some of the world’s best wine since Roman times. This family home has been lovingly restored and furnished and is ideal for three couples or a small family group to kick back, relax and enjoy the peaceful views and gentle countryside. Once you feel refreshed and ready for a little exploration, head to the world-famous vineyards of the region and prepare to discover your brand new favourite bottle – and if there’s one bit of advice we can give you, make sure there’s room in your bags to take a few bottles back.

The villa has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, is incredibly cosy and has a wonderful home- AUCTION from-home feel that typifi es everything that’s great about a villa rental. The owner has great style too, so you can be assured of some beautiful and tasteful decor! Donor: Doni Belau oliverstravels.com/france/aquitaine/villa-le-priotlet LIVE

25 ITEM ITEM ITEM 3 4 5 Château Mouton Château Clerc Milon La Camilla Italian Rothschild - 2006 Grand Cru Getaway Le Petit Mouton One Magnum Overnight Stay for Two, de Rothschild 2008 5th Classifi ed Growth Including Dinner & Breakfast One Magnum After the acquisition of Clerc Agriturismo La Camilla Milon by Baron de Rothschild have kindly o ered a dinner (owner of Mouton Rothschild) This wine has a lovely, and stay at their beautiful in the ‘70s, the Château became dark red colours, set o by property near Milan. one of the most sought-after attractive purple highlights. La Camilla is located in crus from the Médoc Region, Concorezzo, in the province of On the nose, wild berry fruit, producing sumptuous wines Monza and Brianza, about 10 blackcurrant and vine peach with great nobility that rival the kilometers from Monza, and accompanied by fl oral notes, very best. 25 kilometers from the center especially violet, make this Intensely coloured, the wine still of Milano. The expansive one of the most successful looks very young. The intense grounds extend over a Petit Mouton vintages of and open nose displays ripe private park of 7 hectares recent years. fruit, liquorice, spice and roasted where you can fi nd fruit The palate, rich and crisp, co ee aromas. trees, an equestrian center, a stylish and full-bodied, The structure, well-contained, farmhouse restaurant, and a releases silky fruit, elegant round and powerful, builds cellar for happy hour with an oak and spice, while the gradually from a clean attack. Italian wine tasting. well-integrated tannins bring The tannings, though young, La Camilla breeds cows, charm and refi nement to the are already well-integrated and horses, sheep, courtyard overall structure. very stylish. The vinous and animals and bees, grows full-fl avoured palate is sustained plants, fruits, wild berries and Donor: Baron Philippe de by super ripe fruit and a touch of Rothschild SA vegetables. All products are pepper, leading into a long and used in their own restaurant. well-structured fi nish on notes of How good does that sound? bitter chocolate. Donor: Donor: Baron Philippe de Veronica Ruisi - La Camilla Rothschild SA lacamilla.it/en 26 ITEM ITEM ITEM 6 7 8 Weekend Apartment Château Lafon- Normandy Country in London Rochet 2009 – House Getaway Saint-Estèphe Spend a Friday and Saturday Weekend Stay in Domain night in London at its very Six Bottles of Mont Saint-Léger heart – Piccadilly Circus – in 4th Classifi ed Growth Beautiful country house In a cozy, 1 bedroom apartment the magnifi cent domain with full bath and kitchen. The Lafon family started here in the 16th century and their of the Mont Saint-Léger: This is a perfect way to be in wine was classifi ed as Grand garden, swimming pool, the vibrant city. Cru Classé in 1855. 5 tennis courts including 1 clay, 1 convivial club house Close to the theatre district, The vineyard is planted with for 150 people, stables and restaurants, tube, and 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, horse riding, walks in the shopping. 40% Merlot, 3% Cabernet forest. Free most weekends – just Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aging averages 15 months The beaches of Deauville contact the owners to set the AUCTION using 50% new oak barrels. and Trouville are 15 km dates. No pets or smoking away. though. A St-Estèphe of an excellent Many beautiful villages Donor: vintage with plenty of charm boasting excellent potential. are located nearby which Bob and Sandy Gogel one can visit, including the This wine is deep red in color, small town of Honfl eur. woody with a concentrated Delightful. nose. Full and easy drinking LIVE with a long mouth feel. It has It is a perfect mix of a strong seasoning of black countryside and sea. currant and fruits. Donor: Donor: Sabine Auguet Château Lafon-Rochet

27 ITEM ITEM ITEM 9 10 11 Champagne Villa La Riante Château d’Armailhac Warris-Larmandier Two Nights Stay with 2006 - Grand Cru One Magnum Breakfast Classé Located just west of Paris in Hand-painted magnum by one of the city’s most splendid One Magnum Mrs. Larmandier herself. residential suburbs, known for 5th Classifi ed Growth A UNIQUE piece of art. its lavish homes, parks, lakes 100% Chardonnay - 100% and rivers, Le Vesinet is the ideal Since 1933, when Baron Organic! haven of quiet and charm. Philippe de Rothschild took full ownership, the history Marie-Hélène Larmandier The recently restored Mansard of Château d’Armailhac has style home is a two minute walk is a 5th generation grower been inseparable from that of to the nearest train station and from the Côte des Blancs. Mouton Rothschild. Marie-Hélène and her three twenty minutes from the heart of children are now all working Paris. Close to Versailles, Monet’s The wine has an attractive with her in the vineyard, Gardens, Fontainebleau, the colour, dark and deep. The Normandy Beaches, Chantilly, winemaking and marketing. nose combines fl oral aromas, Chartres and the Loire Valley, it berry fruit, French fruit Specialising in Blanc de is the perfect springboard for reminiscent of nectarine and Blancs and Chardonnay- visiting historic sites. a touch of roast co ee. Ample dominated wines, the Jim and Kristie Worrel will and sturdy on the palate, it Warris-Larmandier style is welcome you to La Riante. It has reveals forward but already under-stated, structured four double guest bedrooms. well integrated tannings and ultra-elegant. These are Each room has its own style and that give an impression of feminine wines – they like elegant grace notes. body and heft, pleasantly to take their time getting A wonderful traditional sustained by refi ned, toasty ready! All wines undergo breakfast will be served either and slightly smoky oak. The extended maturation prior to in the dining room or on the fi nish, long and full, displays a disgorgement to allow these terrace if weather permits. A perfect balance between solid girls plenty of ageing and romantic getaway for one lucky structure, roundness, body time to develop before they couple! and rich, satisfying fl avours. are released. Donor: Jim and Kristie Worrel Donor: Baron Philippe de villalariante.com Donor: Mme Larmandier Rothschild SA 28 ITEM ITEM ITEM 12 13 14 Château Pichon Château des Arras - Château Longueville Bordeaux Supérieur Plince 2006 Comtesse de Lalande One Magnum - Appellation 2007 Grand Cru In the heart of the Bordeaux Pomerol Classé - Pauillac vineyards, on a hill Six Bottles overlooking the Dordogne, lies One Magnum Château des Arras. Château Plince is one Since the end of the 70’s, of the largest estates in The medium-size property Pomerol. the reputation of Château has been in the family for Pichon Longueville Comtesse four generations. It is now run Deeply coloured with de Lalande has acquired the by Claudine Rozier and her crimson shades. Layered status of a “super second” and two daughters. A 100% nose revealing notes of a “nearly fi rst” in light of the women’s wine for AWG ! ripe red and black fruit, consistency of its quality. moss and undergrowth A blend of 60% Merlot and after swirling. AUCTION The nose o ers herbs, mint, 40% Cabernet. green leaf, black plums, Mouth fi lling, full body, co ee, olives and green This wine stands out by its mellow, long. pepper. balance between spicy notes from its barrel aging and A wine both full and This medium-bodied, soft its fruit and freshness. It is elegant. Very successful textured, rapidly maturing a delightful wine to gather e ort. wine ends with chocolate and family and friends. cassis. Donor: LIVE Donor: SCEV Moreau Donor: Château des Arras Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

29 ITEM ITEM ITEM 15 16 17 Château Doisy- Louis Jadot Château Reynon Daëne Barsac 2012 Pouilly-Fuissé 2014 2013 - Premières One Magnum One Magnum Côtes de Bordeaux This Château is located Oh, for a magnum of white One Magnum in Barsac (Sauternes Burgundy on a lazy summer Château Reynon belongs to appellation) and has been in day… To see the head of the very famous Bordeaux the Dubourdieu family since Bacchus on the label is already winemaker and professor of 1924. enticing. And to open this oenology, Denis Dubourdieu. bottle of 100% Chardonnay is Fresh, sweet, bright and crisp to experience bliss. Unfortunately, Denis tropical fruits with loads of passed away last year honeyed apricots are in your The subtle and judicious use and his talented son, glass as soon as the bottle is of oak allows M. Jadot’s wine Jean-Jacques, is now in popped. Lush, sweet, vibrant to retain its complexity and charge of Chateau Reynon, and already delicious. structure. continuing the fabulous Doisy-Daëne ages its Barsac Aromas and fl avors of roasted work that his father started. an average of 18 months in nuts grace this harmonious The 2013 vintage shows a oak barrels. medium bodied wine. developed liquorice and Donor: Donor: blackcurrant character with Pierre and Denis Dubourdieu Château Louis Jadot smoky nuances; the palate is smooth with integrated tannins and balancing acidity. This wine is the perfect companion for food! Donor: Jean-Jacques Dubourdieu – Château Reynon

30 ITEM ITEM ITEM 18 19 20 Domaine Denis - Domaine Tempier Lucien Crochet – Pernand-Vergelesses Bandol Rosé 2015 Red Sancerre er Rouge 1 Cru - Île des One Jéroboam Cuvée Prestige Vergelesses 1997 An exceptional three litre 2009 One Magnum bottle of this top producer Six Bottles of Bandol Rosé. Being in the family since 1940, Lucien Crochet is Domaine Denis is located in the 50% Mourvèdre, 28% renowned for his excellent heart of Burgundy, close to little Grenache, 20% Cinsault. Loire wines. He is city of Beaune. The village and appellation Pernand-Vergelesses The Bandol wine region considered as one of the produces white wine 100% is one of Provence’s most best Sancerre producers Chardonnay and red wines 100% internationally recognized by the international Pinot Noir. wine regions for Rosés critics. This 20 year old magnum shows and Domaine Tempier has « Elegant, complex, the quintessence of an ageing belonged to the Tempier revealing the true terroir AUCTION Pinot Noir: the colour has taken on family since 1834.

of Sancerre » is what a beautiful crimson hue and the bouquet presents delightful aromas Grapes used to make the comes to our mind when of blackberries, cherry stones, rosés come from selected we mention Lucien violets, tru es and even spices. parcels where the vines Crochet’s wines. Denis’ wines are vinifi ed in the are on average 20 years Hand harvest, very low traditional way so as to enhance old. This pale-colored yields, ageing in 40% their fruit aromas and the fi nesse rosé taste of honeydew new oak barrels for 12 LIVE of the Pinot Noir. Wines are melon, lemon and with a months, this red Sancerre subsequently matured in oak long, tasty fi nish. With the barrels for 14 to 18 months. New (always 100% Pinot Noir) exceptional size of three displays a light ruby color, oak is used carefully to respect litres, this rosé bottle is the each terroir, the proportion youthful scents of red varying from 10 to 30 percent perfect wine to open on a berries, silky tannins and depending on the vintage and nice summer evening with a long lingering fi nish. the appellation. friends. Donor: Donor: Denis Père & Fils Donor: Domaine Tempier Lucien Crochet 31 NOTES

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