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Wild Wild Wellfleet - Live Auction
July 21, 2011

 

fresh vegetablesFresh and Delicious Garden Delights All Summer Long!
CSA Membership – 20 Week Produce Subscription Program

Eldredge Farm in Harwich will provide you with fresh local produce each week for 20 weeks. You can use some of the weeks this season and finish up your weeks in 2012, or opt for the full 20 weeks during the 2012 season—your choice! Imagine having fresh herbs and salad field greens all season, plus tomatoes, squash, potatoes, pumpkins, beets, carrots, and much more—all locally and naturally grown. You’ll pick up your produce weekly at the farm.


oenophile collectionOenophile Collection of Big Beautiful Reds

Here is an age-worthy collection of fine wines spanning both the old and the new world, including France, Italy, California, and Australia. These rare and collectable large format bottles will be a beautiful addition to an established cellar, or a dream come true for a budding wine enthusiast. This stunning collection is meant to age, and each bottle can be shared and showcased individually with your family and friends on those special occasions.


netherlandsA Week in the Netherlands

Amsterdam’s charming canals, historical monuments, and prestigious museums are world-renowned. But did you know that Amsterdam’s spirit stretches far beyond the city limits? The surrounding area is a thriving metropolis with much to see and do. Enjoy seven nights in your own two-bedroom apartment in the hamlet of Bussum, a direct 20-minute rail trip to Amsterdam center with easy rail connections to all of Holland, Bruges, Ghent, and the rest of Europe. Ogle tulips, bike along the canals, enjoy the sights and restaurants of Amsterdam and beyond. Or make a start on your European birds list—they’re all new in Holland. Consider extending your trip to nearby Germany, Belgium, and France!


oil paintingOil Painting, Provincetown Dunes by Wellfleet Artist Heather Pilchard

The inspiration for this lovely oil painting came when the artist experienced a week at the Peaked Hill Trust dune shacks in Provincetown. In her paintings, Heather Pilchard challenges herself to create an illusion of space using color and minimal details. By layering the paint in thin undercoats, the painting surface glows with life. Heather is an accomplished painter, photographer, bookbinder, and teacher.


Vernon with scopeA Day of Birding on South Monomoy with Vernon Laux and Bob Prescott

Vernon Laux, well-known ornithologist and NPR “Bird News” host, and Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Director Bob Prescott will be your expert guides for a day of birding on South Monomoy. You and up to eight of your friends will travel by boat from Chatham to South Monomoy, one of the remote barrier beach areas that make up the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. If you are interested in shorebirds, waterfowl, and terns, this is one of the most exciting places you can visit in the Northeast, especially during the late summer and fall. This item includes a copy of The Shorebirds of North America, text by Peter Matthiessen and paintings by Robert Verity Clem.


Meredith VieiraMeet Meredith Vieira, Television Host and Receive Four Studio Audience Tickets to Taping of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” in New York City

Who doesn't want to be a millionaire? Join in the fun as part of a TV studio audience as your group of four sees a taping of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” with Emmy Award-winning host Meredith Vieira. See what really goes on behind the scenes during the filming of a television show. After the taping, go out for coffee and a chat with long time Wellfleet summer resident Meredith Vieira.


Lisa WhalenGourmet Dinner for Ten in Your Home

Lisa Whalen, Executive Chef and Owner of Dancing Spoons Cafe in Harwich, will design a sumptuous four-course menu and prepare and serve her delicious creations in your home for you and your friends. Maybe you have experienced Lisa’s culinary gifts when she owned the Blue Willow in Wellfleet and the Golden Clove in Chatham. If so, you know what a delightful experience awaits you. Regional American cooking—including California, Southwest, and Low Country cuisine—are her inspirations, while using the freshest of ingredients. Joseph Carr of Joseph Carr Wines will provide wine from his portfolio that pairs beautifully with the menu developed by the chef and the host.


Steamboat Springs roomA Week in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Enjoy seven nights at a luxury condominium in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado—famous for its epic views, active lifestyle, and laid back hospitality. Located at the base of Mt. Werner, this lovely four-bedroom condominium at EagleRidge Townhomes captures the western feeling that is so prominent in Steamboat Springs. Vaulted ceilings with exposed rough-sawn beams and a rustic stone fireplace exude mountain warmth.

Recreational activities abound right outside your door, including hiking and biking, championship golf courses, fly fishing trout waters, hot air balloon rides, horseback riding, and diverse shopping and dining in the charming, authentic “Old West” town of Steamboat Springs.


Shift BoutiqueYour Private Stylist—a Passion for Eco-Fashion

Amanda Converse, owner of Shift Boutique in Hyannis, will be your personal stylist for an evening. Give your wardrobe a makeover with Amanda’s professional fashion advice, or let her help you find that one divine item that suits you to perfection. Shift is a clothing boutique geared towards women of all ages who enjoy quality wardrobe staples and couture clothing. A $400 gift certificate is included. To add to this special occasion, Amanda will bring in some tasty bites and beverages. You will have the boutique to yourself—the store will be closed. Bring a friend or two if you want—make it a party!


Horshoe crabsCharcoal Drawing of Spawning Horseshoe Crabs, by Louise Russell

This beautiful charcoal drawing by local artist Louise Russell will be a treasure to own and enjoy. It was originally part of The Ancient Mariner collection of diverse media works in which Russell tells the story of the horseshoe crab’s natural history and its complex role in the natural and human world.


tree houseTree House Gathering with Renowned and Beloved Author Kathryn Lasky

Join best-selling author Kathryn Lasky for a tree house party high in the branches overlooking the lush salt marsh near Eastham’s First Encounter Beach. You and up to five guests will gather in this very fun and intimate setting for readings and discussions surrounding her work and her nature writing.

Whether you have read Interrupted Journey: Saving Endangered Sea Turtles, are a fan of the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series, or have seen the recent Warner Brothers movie based on her books: “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga-Hoole”, this unique experience will appeal to all ages.

Surprise your book club, create a fabulous family experience, or bid as a perfect gift for an aspiring writer, an inquisitive naturalist, a movie buff, or a fan of her adult fiction work. Included is an autographed library of Ms. Lasky’s work to add to or start your own collection.


kids on pathBids for Kids (and Families)

Last year at Wild, Wild Wellfleet, Bids for Kids offered a wonderful chance to raise our hands in support of a new initiative at Wellfleet Bay to help local children and their families participate in a wide variety of the sanctuary’s nature programs. Your “Bids for Kids” will provide opportunities and funding for nature day camp scholarships, environmental education in the local schools, and year-round nature programs for local kids and families. Help our Cape kids and families discover the nature of Cape Cod and of wild, wild Wellfleet!

 

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