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AUCTION CATALOG LIVE AUCTION Jay Peak: A Four-Season Resort in Vermont Located in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, Jay Peak Resort has something for everyone in every season. Winter brings more than 75 ski trails and 400 inches of powder, a Nordic Center and snowshoe course. In summer, there’s a challenging PGA golf course, hiking, tram rides and more. Enjoy a glass-encased waterpark that The New York Times calls “a double black diamond water slide,” a 50-foot mezzanine bar, and a retractable roof that opens to the mountains and stars. The world class ice rink provides opportunities for skating, and stick and puck sessions. The resort offers live music, kids’ activities and a slew of restaurants including Alice’s Table featuring fresh farm-to-table offerings. If you tire of the mountain paradise, Montreal and Burlington are less than two hours away. The ski in-ski out condominium comfortably sleeps six, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a full kitchen, a fireplace and beautiful mountain views. Date must be arranged well in advance if a ski vacation is selected. Opening Bid: $1,500 Thank you to: Raymond H. Ross & Theresa A. Conroy Vacation in Paradise One week vacation for up to six people at one of the 3,500 award-winning RCI or Wyndham resorts around the globe! Includes two JetBlue Airways travel certificates valid for round-trip travel. From Cabo to Maui to Australia to Tahoe, your dream vacation awaits. Visit www.rci.com or www.wyndhamvacationresorts.com for details of the resorts! Some restrictions may apply. Travel with Wyndham resorts must be booked by June 7, 2015. JetBlue Airways travel certificates valid for round-trip travel through June 1, 2015. Opening Bid: $1,750 Thank you to: Kim & Janet Tenreiro, Jason Schwingle and JetBlue Airways Murder, Mystery, Mayhem and Moonshine Invite 10 of your friends for a night of murder, madness and mayhem at Black Button Distilling. Enjoy Black Button Distilling’s delicious craft liquor and delectable hors d’oeuvres from one of Geva’s preferred catererswhile the talented cast of Geva Comedy Improv unfold a murderously perfect performance for your private party! This is an auction package anyone would kill to win… To be scheduled at a mutually-agreeable time within one year from the date of the event. Opening Bid: $800 Thank you to: Black Button Distilling, Geva Comedy Improv and Geva Preferred Caterers Little Lunch of Horrors Join us on the set of Little Shop of Horrors for a delightful lunch with Kristen Mengelkoch (Audrey in Little Shop…. ) and Director Sean Daniels. You’ve seen Kristen’s comedic talents in Perfect Wedding, The Book Club Play and Five Course Love, now enjoy a special lunch with her on Geva’s Mainstage. Lunch for 10 with catering provided by one of Geva’s preferred caterers. (Just don’t feed the plant.) To be scheduled at a mutually-agreeable date between January 19- February 13, 2015. Opening Bid: $500 Thank you to: Kristen Mengelkoch, Sean Daniels, Geva Theatre Center and Geva Preferred Caterers Spelling Bee V-I-P Join us for opening night of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Enjoy the pre-show party, champagne toast with the cast and crew, and an opportunity to meet the director, Geva favorite Melissa Rain Anderson. Ten complimentary tickets and the opportunity for two people from your party to be in the show spell the perfect summer night at Geva. Included is a 2006 playbill from the Broadway production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with signatures from Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Josh Gad, Lisa Howard, Celia Keenan-Bolger and others. Opening Bid: $600 Thank you to: Melissa Rain Anderson, Geva Theatre Center and Maggie Symington Beer, Burgers and Baseball with the Boss Time to tailgate with Tom. Gather your closest friends for beer and burgers with Geva Executive Director Tom Parrish in his downtown row house before a Saturday night Red Wings Game. Head over to Frontier Field for a great game and fireworks. Up to eight guests. Opening Bid: $200 Thank you to: Rochester Red Wings and Tom Parrish VACATIONS & GETAWAYS Package 101 Adirondack Fly Fishing Adventure Fly fishing at its finest! Join Geva supporters, Rob and Carole Lillis, for two days of fishing at the exclusive Chatiemac Club in Johnsburg, NY in the lovely Adirondacks. Available by invitation only, this trip is sure to delight fishing aficionados and newcomers alike. Package includes: Two days of fishing and two nights’ lodging, including breakfast and dinner for two at the Chatiemac Club in Johnsburg, NY. Opening Bid: $750 Thank you to: Rob & Carole Lillis Package 102 Island Getaway Dreaming of peace and quiet and miles of white sand? Look no further! This serene Florida island oasis, just steps from the Gulf has a pool, two tennis courts and is just five minutes from the charming town of Boca Grande with shopping and restaurants. Package includes: One week for up to four people in a two-bedroom condo in Boca Grande with recently- renovated kitchen and bathrooms. Available April 2015. $100 gift certificate to an island restaurant. Opening Bid: $1,500 Thank you to: The Tilton Family of Rochester, NY and The Jalali Family of Fort Valley, GA Package 103 Disney Dream You can wish upon a star…or you can bid on this dream vacation. Four one-day “Park Hopper” passes will grant you access to magical experience at the following iconic theme parks: the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, or Disney's Animal Kingdom. Includes two JetBlue Airways travel certificates for round-trip travel. Capture and celebrate your Disney dream with Kodak’s EasyShare P712 Digital Camera and Zx1 Video Camera. Package includes: Four One-Day “Park Hopper” passes. Some restrictions apply. Two JetBlue Airways travel certificates valid for round-trip travel through June 1, 2015. Kodak EasyShare P712 Digital Camera and Zx1 Video Camera. Opening Bid: $600 Thank you to: Walt Disney World, Jason Schwingle, JetBlue Airways and Eastman Kodak Company Package 104 Chestnut Hill: An Exquisite Bed & Breakfast in Virginia Enjoy Southern charm in a gorgeous historic home located in Virginia’s wine country. Innkeepers Troy and Kathleen Ayers have skillfully renovated this Charlotteville area B&B blending history, luxury and charm. Package includes: Two night stay for two with champagne, box of chocolate and a dozen roses in your room upon arrival and gourmet breakfast each morning. Some restrictions apply. $50 gift certificate towards a return visit. Tickets to Barboursville Vineyards for complimentary wine tastings. Opening Bid: $250 Thank you to: Chestnut Hill Bed & Breakfast Package 105 Finger Lakes Fiesta Picture yourself visiting the gorgeous Canandaigua Lake area. Stay the night at the 1792 Filigree Inn for a weekend of good food, entertainment and relaxation in the Finger Lakes. Package includes: Deluxe overnight stay and breakfast at the 1792 Filigree Inn. Brunch for two in the Upstairs Bistro. $100 gift certificate to Rheinblick German Restaurant. Four admissions passes to Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion. Two tickets for any 2014 summer season performance at Bristol Valley Theatre. Opening Bid: $200 Thank you to: 1792 Filigree Inn, New York State Wine & Culinary Center, Rheinblick German Restaurant, Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park and Bristol Valley Theater Package 106 Bright Lights in the Big Apple Pack your bags and venture to NYC to visit some of the city’s most popular performing arts organizations including: Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the award-winning TADA! Youth Theater. Enjoy three nights at the exclusive Phillips Club near Columbus Circle. Package includes: A pair of prime parquet seats to any concert on the DCINY concert series at either Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center. Two adult and two children’s tickets to see one mainstage musical at TADA! Youth Theatre, valid through August 31, 2014. Two tickets for an upcoming Carnegie Hall Concert performance in the 2014-15 season. A list of select concerts to choose from will be available in September 2014. Three night stay at the exclusive Phillips Club near Columbus Circle. Opening Bid: $800 Thank you to: Anonymous, Distinguished Concerts International - New York, TADA! Youth Theater and Carnegie Hall Package 107 A Weekend in the Country Watch history come alive at the Genesee Country Village & Museum! You and three friends will be transported to another century with live demonstrations by a blacksmith or tinsmith, 19th Century games on the lawn and more. Spend the night in cozy country style around the corner at the Genesee Country Inn. Package includes: Eight All-Attraction Day Passes to the Genesee Country Village & Museum. Two separate overnights in the MacNaughton Room at The Genesee Country Inn. Two bottles of wine from the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. Opening Bid: $150 Thank you to: The Genesee Country Village & Museum, The Genesee Country Inn and Seneca Lake Winery Association, Inc. Package 108 Perfectly Pittsford Enjoy a relaxing ‘staycation’ in the village of Pittsford where you’ll find charm wherever you turn. Spend a night in the heart of Pittsford and explore local shops and eateries but don’t forget to save time for a ride down the Erie Canal on the Sam Patch! Package Include: Overnight Stay at the Renaissance Del Monte Lodge Hotel and Spa for two. Some restrictions apply. One yoga drop-in class at Breathe's Pittsford location. $25 gift certificate to Label 7 Napa Eatery & Bar. Two Towpath Society Passes for the 2014 Season and four guest tickets for the Sam Patch. Opening Bid: $150 Thank you to: Renaissance Del Monte Lodge Hotel and Spa, Breathe Yoga, Label 7 Napa Eatery & Bar and Corn Hill Landing Navigation Package 109 Big Tree Inn The Big Tree Inn is one of the most familiar landmarks on Main Street in historic Geneseo, NY.
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