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THE FELLS HISTORIC ESTATE AND GARDENS Sunday, August 3 5-8pm Thank you for your support! Welcome to the th 15 Benefit Gala Auction Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 5-6:30pm Silent Auction bidding and Live Auction preview are in the Pavilion and surrounding grounds. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails served. 6:30-7pm Please get your light buffet and be seated promptly, bid number in hand—bar service will continue. 7:00pm Live Auction, with auctioneer David Bashaw, The Fells Board of Directors Vice Chairman, in the Pavilion. Bar service will continue. 7:45pm Dessert and coffee served while winning bids are tallied. Please allow 15 minutes from the last bid before checking out. VALUES AND TAX DEDUCTIONS CHECK OUT While values assigned to auction items have been suggested by Cashiers will be ready to take payment in the Pavilion area 15 the donors, many of the unique experiences we are offering are minutes following the auction. Payment may be in the form of “priceless.” Any amount paid over the estimated value of an cash, check or credit card (MasterCard, Discover or Visa). item may be tax deductible. Winning bidders will receive a letter Should you wish to use a credit card The Fells would be most acknowledging both their bid amount and the estimated value of grateful if you would help to offset the cost of the credit card their purchases, which may be used for tax purposes. Giving Tree fees. All sales are final. donations are 100 per cent tax deductible within the limits of the law. We advise each donor to consult with their tax advisor as to the tax ramifications of their donation. LIVE AUCTION 201 Alice Hay Dinner Hay Estate with Catering by Carol Cleary Value: $2,500 Alice Hay Dinner for 8 in the historic home at The Fells. Catering by Carol Cleary. This dinner will include 6 bottles of wine to complement the meal. 202 Stay in Mojacar, Spain Andrea and Reed Gelzer Value: $2,500 Stay in this wonderful condominium in Mojacar, Spain featuring 3 bedrooms and sleeping up to 4 adults and 2 kids. Enjoy this beautiful region of Spain with a short walk to golf and sandy beaches. Stay for 7-14 days, dates to be agreed upon with the owner for use between October 1, 2019 and May 31, 2020. 203 Gourmet Dinner Jack and Thelma Hewitt Value: $2,500 French-American Gourmet Dinner with world class wines for 3 couples. List of wine includes: • Champagne Grand Cru, Blanc de Blancs, “Mes Vieilles Vignes,”, Domaine Jose Dhondt, 2002 (Magnum) • Corton Charlemagne, Grand Cru, Domaine Bonneau du Martray, 2007 • Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Napa Valley, Robert Mondavi Winery, 1974 (Magnum) • Corton, Clos des Cortons Faiveley, Monopole, Grand Cru, Domaine Joseph Faiveley, 1995 (Magnum) • Châteauneuf du Pape, Château de Beaucastel, 1994 (Magnum) • Sauternes, Premier Grand Cru, Château d’Yquem, 2003 • Vintage Porto, Taylor Fladgate, 1977 204 Stay in Reykjavik, Iceland Mitch Stuart Value: $6,203 Iceland and the Riveting Beauty of a Rugged Landscape: Witness the power of nature in Reykjavik, Iceland for six days and five nights at the Apotek Hotel. This trip for two includes a whale watching tour, Golden Circle and Horseback Riding tour, South Shore adventure tour and the Langjokull Ice Cave Experience. (Land Only). Valid through 6/30/2020 205 Marblehead Sailing Experience Ralph and Christina Sweetland Value: $1,800 Discover Marblehead, sailing capital of the world and birthplace of the American Navy. Enjoy a 4 hour sail for up to 3 couples aboard a beautiful TARTAN 37, complete with captain and lunch. Explore Marblehead harbor, home to 2200 sailboats, and surrounding seacoast. Be entertained with many interesting facts and lore about historic Old Marblehead. Enjoy ample time to explore the historic town as well. Includes an overnight stay at the famous Eastern Yacht Club where you will absorb the sail racing vibe. 206 NH Lakes Region Float Plane Tour John Merriman Value: $1,500 A 45 minute tour of the local NH area. Float plane is secured on Otter Lake. Up to 2 people. 207 NH Lakes Region Float Plane Tour John Merriman Value: $1,500 A 45 minute tour of the local NH area. Float plane is secured on Otter Lake. Up to 2 people. 208 NYC Experience! Ralph and Christina Sweetland Value: $2,000 and Dartmouth Coach This NYC adventure for two includes transportation to NYC via Dartmouth Coach and 2 nights hotel stay at the th Iroquois Hotel located in the Theatre District on West 44 St. This also includes a $200 gift certificate to Tiffany & Co., for you to enjoy a meal at the Blue Box café, Tiffany’s very own Café located in its flagship store in NYC, or to purchase a bauble in the store. 209 Stay in Portugal Mitch Stuart Value: $5,074 Portugal: Grand and Glorious (6 nights) for two. Savor, sip and take two "day trips" in to Lisbon and Porto, Portugal for three nights at H10 Duque de Loule and three nights at Pestana Porto a Brasileira hotel for two. Includes a Savoring Lisbon food tour, a day tour of Sintra, Porto wine tour and tasting, a day trip to Guimaraes, round trip hotel transfers and first class train transportation between Lisbon and Porto (land only). Valid through 6/30/2020 210 Dinner for Eight Suzanne and Harry Tether Value: $2,000 Suzanne and Harry Tether will host a dinner for 8 at their home prepared by Master Chef David Barrette with music by Cyn Barrette (Restriction: Fall 2019 on a date convenient for all). 211 Stay in Montreal, Canada Sally and Al Griggs Value: $1,100 A Two night stay for two at what is known as the Grande Dame of Sherbrooke Street, the Ritz Carlton Montreal. Experience luxury at it finest! The perks of this gorgeous hotel include a rooftop pool, the full service Spa St. James, romantic cuisine at Maison Boulud, and the legendary Palm Court. Your adventure includes breakfast at Maison Boulud. 212 Zulu African Photo Safari Zulu Nyala Value: $5,950 Six nights stay in one of the richest conservation regions in Africa. The Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge/Tented Camp includes full board (African flavors of course). You will also enjoy two guided game viewing drives per day. (Land only). 213 Big Apple Experience Margot and Jon Davis / Annie Montgomery Value: $2,000 Includes a midtown condominium for 2 nights on West 56th Street on the 69th floor with sweeping views of the Hudson River to the GW Bridge. Includes a full guest room with a private bath and it is a full service concierge building with a gym. The apartment is a 2 minute walk to Central Park and 10 minutes to the theatre district. Date upon mutual agreement. This package also includes 2 tickets to NYC on Dartmouth Coach, and enjoy dinner for 2 nd at the award-winning "21" restaurant on West 52 Street. SILENT AUCTION 302 Acrylic Painting on Board Barbara Hunting Value: $425 "Distant Shores" Acrylic painting on board (15.5 x 18.5). 303 Watercolor and Pen and Ink Painting Barbara Hunting Value: $125 "Critter" Watercolor and pen and ink painting. 304 Children’s Book Barbara Hunting Value: $25 "Who's In The Zoo" signed Alphabet Book. 305 Antique Brass Level Fritz Hunting Value: $125 1800s Stratton Brothers Mahogany and fully-board, brass level. An antique collector’s item. Stratton Brothers was founded in 1896 in Greenfield, MA. This level has a patent date from the 1820's to 1880's, and the American eagle imprint-both on the center brass plate covering in the "spirit" glass. In the 1900's, Goodell-Pratt acquired Stratton Brothers and many years later, Miller Falls acquired Goodell-Pratt. Not warranted to be 100% accurate. 306 Oil Pastel Painting Barbe Tarantino Value: $125 This original Tulip Painting measures 9" x 15" and has a gold tone frame. 307 Gift Cards Blue Loon Bakery Value: $50 2 Blue Loon Bakery Gift Cards at $25.00. 308 Architectural / Landscape Design Consultation Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC Value: $2,000 Architectural or landscape design consultation for an existing home, new future home, or property site. Includes site or office visit followed by a comprehensive written report with photos and suggestions. 309 Dinner for Two Bubba’s Bar & Grille Value: $80+ A local favorite, enjoy this dinner for two that includes appetizers, entrees, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages. Excludes meals tax, liquor and gratuity. 310 Red Sox Tickets Barbara and David Calhoun Value: $400 4 Tickets to the Red Sox vs. Orioles, 1:05 pm game on Friday, August 16th, 2019/Red Sox field 68 4 box tickets th Row H seats 1,2,3,4. Tickets will be emailed to the winner on August 4 . 311 Red Sox Tickets Barbara and David Calhoun Value: $400 4 Tickets to the Red Sox vs. Orioles, 7:10pm game on Sunday, August 18th, 2019/Red Sox field 68 4 box tickets th Row H seats 1,2,3,4. Tickets will be emailed to the winner on August 4 . 312 Lake Sunapee Dinner Cruise Sunapee Cruises/Dave & Nancy MacDonald Value: $234 Sunapee Cruises MV Kearsarge Restaurant Ship Dinner for 4 with 1 drink each. This nightly dinner cruise lasts 2 hours and is narrated by one of their captains, all of whom are extremely knowledgeable about the history and lore of Lake Sunapee. 313 Bob Skinner’s Ski and Sport Gift Certificate Bob Skinner’s Ski and Sport Value: $200 $200 gift certificate to Bob Skinners Ski and Sport. 314 Patriots Tickets Mike and Janet Jesanis Value: $2,000 Patriots vs.