Auction Items
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Visit to Le Cordon Bleu
Enjoy a culinary adventure for two at the world famous Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Take part in your choice of one of the following experiences: In Honor of Julia Child, a six-hour demonstration and workshop featuring techniques that Julia Child created during her time at Le Cordon Blue and later detailed in Mastering the Art of French Cooking; or Le Cordon Bleu Market Tour, a two-hour walking tour of a Parisian market followed by a 2 ½ hour demonstration; or Le Cordon Bleu Discovery Workshops in Cuisine & Pastry, a six-hour themed workshop in practical classrooms, providing exposure to the working environment of a kitchen. Package includes a five night stay including breakfast at a 5-star Renaissance Paris Hotel, and round trip airfare to Paris on American Airlines. www.cordonbleau.edu
Courtesy of Winspire, Inc., Irvine, CA
Value $13,000
African Photo Safari for Two
Visit the Dark Continent and experience the magic of Africa on a photo safari for two. Combining the best of hospitality with conservation, travel for six days and six nights throughout Zulu Nyala in South Africa. Three meals and two guided game viewing activities daily. www.zulunyala.com
Courtesy of Kathy Kingston Auction Group and Zulu Nyala Group
Value $4,000
Sugarloaf Ski Vacation
Enjoy Maine's premier ski resort for four days and three nights in January, February or March 2013. The ski-in/ski-out Commons II condominium sleeps six people—two bedrooms with king beds and one room with two twin beds. This three-level vacation home also features a kitchen, living and dining spaces, two bathrooms, a fireplace, and is within close proximity to the lifts and the fitness center. A great winter get-away for you and your friends and family! Mutually convenient date to be arranged with owner. www.sugarloaf.com
Courtesy of Katherine Pope and Chris Harte, Cumberland Foreside, ME
Value $1,200
Maine Sailing Adventures
Six guests have the opportunity to cruise aboard the Maine built windjammer Frances, and enjoy the heritage and beauty of Casco Bay. Unwind and relax as you take in Portland’s working waterfront, and the beautifully rugged islands just beyond. A sail aboard the Frances is an idyllic and unforgettable experience. A picnic lunch provided by Aurora Provisions.
www.mainesailingadventures.net
www.auroraprovisions.com
Courtesy of of Megan Jones & Leslie Oster, Portland, ME
Value $400
London Theater Experience
The West End, an entertainment area of central London, contains the largest shopping district in Europe, and is home to the UK theatre and film industry, as well as numerous upscale bars, restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs. You and your guest will enjoy two shows and receive the best seating available in the Stalls or Dress Circle (equivalent to the Orchestra or Front Mezzanine in the U.S. Choose from such hits as Jersey Boys, Blood Brothers, Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia, Wicked, and Phantom of the Opera. Package includes five nights at The Savoy, a 5-star legendary London hotel, and roundtrip airfare to London, England on American Airlines.
Courtesy of Winspire, Inc., Irvine, CA
Value $14,300
La Costa Resort
Plan your next family vacation and spend three nights at a 2,500 square foot luxury villa in southern California. Located in Carlsbad, up to eight guests will have access to a premier athletic club and a #1 rated spa. Stay three nights in this villa which includes 3 master suites, each with its own private balcony, fireplaces in every room, a gourmet kitchen and flat screen plasma tvs in every living area and bedroom. Enjoy full access to The Club at La Costa which offers tennis, swimming, and children/teen activities. This package also includes discounts on golf, spa treatments, dining, retail purchases, and cabana rentals. The resort also offers 2 PGA Championship 18-hol golf courses, 7 pools – some with waterslides – plus much more for all ages – an ideal multi-generational vacation.
Courtesy of Winspire, Inc., Irvine, CA
Value $5,000
Scotland Championship Golf Experience
Enjoy one round of golf for two on Carnoustie’s Championship Course, nearly universally acknowledged as the most difficult course in Scotland. Not only does it offer the ultimate challenge to every golfer, but it also provides a playing quality second to none (6,941 yards/par 72). In addition, enjoy one round of golf for two on the Turrance Course, now re-designed with eight new holes and classic Scottish revetted bunkering. With beautiful sea views, this course is one of Scotland’s finest (7,230 yards/par 72). This package includes a four night stay at the 5-star Fairmont St. Andrews, daily breakfast, rental car, and roundtrip airfare to Edinburgh, Scotland.
Courtesy of Winspire, Inc., Irvine, CA
Value $11,000
Maine State Tartan Throw
These warm blankets are a true four-season companion. Made of 100% wool, these lightweight coverlets are perfect for wrapping up by the fire in winter, top down motoring in the spring, picnicking in summer, and used as a stadium blanket in the fall. A cozy wrap that is sure to become a lifelong friend. Size 56” x 72.”www.tartansofmaine.com
Courtesy of Tartans of Maine and Maine Historical Society
Value $175
Inn on Carleton
An overnight stay in one of Portland's charming bed & breakfasts, The Inn on Carleton. Located in the West End, the inn offers charm and elegance of a bygone era. Breakfast included. www.innoncarlton.com
Courtesy of Buddy Marcum
Value $140
Maine College of Art
Gift Certificate for one of the many continuing education classes offered at Maine College of Art. Consider taking a class in painting, photography, metalsmithing, sculpture, or any of their many other offerings. www.meca.edu
Courtesy of Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
Value $200
Honeymoon Cabin in Rangeley, Maine
Visit Niboban Camps on the shores of Rangeley Lake, and spend two nights in the Honeymoon Cottage. Tucked back into the woods, the cottage was built just for two with an efficiency kitchen, common room, bedroom with queen bed, full bath with 2-person Jacuzzi, and screened porch with a view of the lake. Available year-round. www.niboban.com
Courtesy of L. Jean Noyes, Rangeley, ME
Value $300
Ruffalo Shawl
Treat yourself or someone you love to this luxurious light shawl in a soft blend of wool, mohair and nylon, imported from Italy.
Courtesy of Elizabeth & David Margolis-Pineo, Italy Direct, Portland, ME
Value $200
Dinner at the Black Point Inn
Dinner for four people at the historic Black Point Inn, in Prout's Neck, Maine, during the 2011 season. Presiding over one of the most spectacular settings along Maine's ruggedly beautiful coastline, the Black Point Inn is nestled on lushly landscaped grounds surrounded by water on three sides. www.blackpointinn.com/inn
Courtesy of Tim and Joan Porta, Windham, ME
Value $450
Lobster Bake at Migis Lodge
Friday night lobster bake for four at Migis Lodge in South Casco, Maine. Since 1916, Migis has opened their doors to guests seeking a step back from the world in a tranquil location on Sebago Lake. Available Fridays from June 22 - August 31, 2012, weather permitting. www.migis.com
Courtesy of Tim and Joan Porta, Windham, ME
Value $250
1776 Des Barres Chart
A limited edition reproduction of the 1776 Des Barres chart, featuring Casco Bay and Islands. Delicately colored and hand numbered.
Courtesy of the Maine Historical Society
Value $250
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Experience a private gallery tour with Victoria Reed, Assistant Curator for Provenance at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (www.mfa.org). Learn about the displacement of art during the Nazi era and World War II, and how museums are researching the history of ownership, or provenance, of their collections today.
The excursion is for four people and includes MFA note cards, guidebook, and a $50 restaurant gift certificate.
Courtesy of Victoria Reed, Jamaica Plain, MA
Value $200
Dinner and Overnight for two at the Pilgrim's Inn
Experience the heart of Downeast Maine on Penobscot Bay at the Pilgrim's Inn, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy dinner for two and one night stay at this charming inn, located on Deer Isle, Maine. www.pilgrimsinn.com
Courtesy of Tina Oddleifson and Tony Lawless, Deer Isle, ME
Value $400
Digitization Services for Family Photos
Do you have a box of old photos or a photo album that you would like to preserve digitally? The staff in the digital projects department at MHS can scan your photos and provide you with high quality computer files on a CD-rom. You can then share your images digitally with your family or have reprints made at most commericial photo centers. All photos must be 8.5" x 11" or smaller. Limit 40 photographs.
Courtesy of Maine Historical Society
Value $200
Private Party at MHS
Rent the elegant MHS facilities for your private party. Reserve the Lecture Hall, Museum, Conference Room, Kitchen, and Garden for up to 100 guests. Parking included. A unique setting for an engagement or retirement party for your friends and family. MHS staff is available for event consultation to ensure that your special event shines!
Courtesy of Maine Historical Society
Value $350
Portland Schooner Co.
Board the Bagheera or the Wendameen for a two-hour sail on Casco Bay, the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Maine coast, complete with lighthouses, seals, seabirds and the rugged coastline. Pack a meal, bring your favorite wine or beer and sit back and relax as our courteous and professional crew share their knowledge of the sea, sailing and local history. Or, if you feel inspired, join the crew to hoist the sails or take a turn at the ship's wheel. All ages are welcome. Package includes passage for six people. www.portlandschooner.com
Courtesy of Scott Reischmann and Portland Schooner Co., Portland, ME
Value $234 (6 tickets)
Family Portrait Package
Maine Photographer Rene Minnis is known for her vision, skill, and award winning custom bound albums. Her photography business is comprised of corporate clients, catalogue photography, and coverage of select Weddings in Maine and New England. Treat yourself to a photographic heirloom as Rene captures the unique essence of your family. www.reneminnisphoto.com
Courtesy of Rene Minnis and Rene Minnis Photography, Sabattus, ME
Value $250
Longfellow Gift Basket
Longfellow memorabilia and other goodies come inside this heavy canvas tote with portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Reverse side has the quote "the love of learning, the sequestered nooks, and all the sweet serenity of books" from "Morituri Salutamus" 1874. The tote has side panels and flat bottom making it perfect for carrying books!
Courtesy of Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Value $75
BOUQUET-A-MONTH
Treat yourself or someone you treasure to a Bouquet-a-Month! Celebrate each month with a beautiful floral arrangement delivered to your home or office. Who wouldn't love a splash of color and the lovely scent of fresh flowers all year long?! Courtesy of Portland's finest purveyor of flowers.
Courtesy of Harmon's and Barton's Flowers www.harmonsbartons.com and
Sawyer & Company www.sawyercompany.com
Value $480
Interior Design Consultation
Spend up to three hours with interior designer and MHS trustee Margaret Morfit. Margaret will lend her professional expertise to make your new space inviting and warm.
Courtesy of Margaret Morfit, South Freeport, ME
Value $300
Garden Gift Basket
Take home a garden gift tote chock full of garden books, tools, and great ideas to help your garden grow all summer long.
Courtesy of the Maine Historical Society
Value $75
Basement to Attic Tour of the Longfellow House
Gather a group of six friends for a private tour of the Longfellow House. Take yourself back in time and listen to rarely-heard stories and learn more about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's childhood and family.
Courtesy of the Maine Historical Society
Value $50
Deer Isle Getaway
You and three guests will spend Columbus Day Weekend in beautiful Stonington, in your own private 3 bedroom fully equipped summer cottage by the sea.
A private tour of the Deer Isle Granite Museum, founded by a former Chairman of the Smithsonian Board of Regents, and a walking tour of the Settlement Quarry, which provided the granite for the John F. Kennedy grave site in Arlington National Cemetery, is also included. Cocktails and dinner will be provided on the evening of your arrival in Stonington.
Courtesy of Jonathan Rice of Portland and Sally Richardson of Stonington, ME
Value $750
Civil War Book Package
As the nation approaches the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, dive into these five great reads that provide illumination into one our country's most important historical periods. Package includes Team of Rivals, My Thoughts Be Bloody, The Life of Billy Yank, In the Hands of Providence, Looking for Lincoln.
Courtesy of Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Value $150
Genealogy Research Consultation
Are you researching your family tree? Interested in learning more about your fam¬ily history? Spend four (4) hours with a trained research consultant at MHS who can provide tips and standard procedures to ensure your project’s success. Hours can be spread out over no more than 6 months. www.mainehistory.org
Courtesy of Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Value $300
Archival Processing of Your Private Collection
Jamie Kingman Rice, a librarian and archivist for MHS, offers up to 10 hours of archival services for private collections. Services include consulting, surveying, arranging and describing collections of personal, family or business papers, as well as recommendations for future care and storage. Depending on the size of the col¬lection, services will result in a detailed report of necessary archival procedures and supplies or the actual arrangement and description of smaller collections. Services may also be transferred to smaller local historical societies, schools or libraries. Services are limited to paper-based collections.
Courtesy of Jamie Kingman Rice, Portland, ME
Value $500
Framed Vintage Maine Images
These historic black and white photographs of coastal Maine are from the Collections of the Maine Historical Society. Images of "Bogy Paints Manana," "Bard Island," and "Booth Fishery Co." Each are reproduced on museum quality archival paper.
Courtesy of Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Value $75 each
Maine Gift Basket
The perfect selection of all things Maine..for you to enjoy or give to your visiting relatives. Note cards, maps, cds, books, and more!
Courtesy of Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Value $75
Children's Seashore Gift Bag
Let your imagination take you back to the beach and to your childhood. Books, clothes, and toys, this collection of goodies are perfect to indulge any young person in your life.
Courtesy of Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Value $150
Angela Adams Print
Limited edition letter press image measuring 18" x 24." Angela Adams' casual, modern, luxury brand represents an optimistic view of the world spoken through a language of color and pattern. This classic design is used for the Portland artist's signature rugs and bags. Numbered and signed by Angela Adams. www.angelaadams.com
Courtesy of Angela Adams, Portland, ME
Value $75