Live Auction 2011
~LIVE AUCTION 2011~
Here is your sneak peak at the AMAZING live auction packages that will be available at this
year's Summer Benefit on June 25, 2011. Bidding will
only take place during the event, but if you cannot attend the benefit and would like to
discuss proxy bidding, please email Chanaya.
Don't miss these priceless opportunities!
~PARIS~
“PARIS, JE T’AIME!” EXPERIENCE A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME WEEK IN PARIS AND VERSAILLES
The Paris package for 2 people includes 3 days in Paris and 2 days in Versailles, a private
tour of your museum of choice in Paris led by an art historian, a private tour of the Palace
of Versailles and fountain show, and round trip flyer miles.
This package is good through 2012
- 3 nights at Hilton Arc de Triomphe in Paris (good through Sept. 30, 2012; subject
to availability)
- 2 nights at Trianon Palace Versailles, Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Versailles
(subject to availability)
- Tour of museum of choice by art historian in Paris
- Tour of Palace of Versailles and optional fountain show (closed Mondays)
- Flyer miles require at least 6 months planning in advance of departure
~NEW ORLEANS~
“NEW ORLEANS – THE REAL NEW ORLEANS – IS THE SOUL OF THE COUNTRY” Wynton Marsalis
STROLL THROUGH THE FRENCH QUARTER AND ENJOY THE ARCHITECTURE, MUSIC, CULTURE, FOOD AND PEOPLE
This visit to New Orleans for 2 people includes 2 nights in a deluxe suite at the Royal Sonesta
in the French Quarter, Beignets and coffee at Café du Monde, Hurricanes in souvenir glasses,
a Cajun swamp tour, passes to the Audubon Zoo or Aquarium, and signed cookbook by renowned
New Orleans Chef.
This package is good through June 2012:
- 2 nights in a deluxe suite at the Royal Sonesta in the French Quarter, champagne
in the room on arrival (winner must call the executive office to book the
reservation date/ date is subject to availability)
- Two Café du Monde vouchers for Beignets and coffee
- Two Pat O’Brien’s tickets for Hurricane with souvenir glass
- Cajun swamp tour for 2 guests (including transportation)
- Two passes to Audubon Zoo or Audubon Aquarium
- A signed cookbook by John Besh, a renowned New Orleans chef
- Airfare not included
~NORTHWEST LOWER MICHIGAN~
EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES WHILE MEETING
WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT, HIKE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE LEELANAU CONSERVANCY, WATCH THE FISH
JUMP IN THE CHARMING VILLAGE OF LELAND, AND MUCH MORE!
This package in Northwest Lower Michigan for 2 people includes meeting the Superintendent
of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, a week park pass, a personalized tour of
favorite spots in Sleeping Bear Dunes, lunch in nearby Glen Arbor, 4 nights in beachfront
condo in Glen Arbor, a night’s lodging on the Old Mission Peninsula, a personalized hike
in Leelanau Conservancy, dinner and a night’s lodging in Leland.
This package is good through 2012:
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park Pass (Good for 7 days), Meet and Greet
with the Superintendent or acting Superintendent (advanced notice requested),
discover Sleeping Bear Dunes NL with a personalized tour of a few favorite spots.
- Lunch at Art’s Tavern in Glen Arbor, near Sleeping Bear Dunes
- 4 nights in 2 bedroom condo, right on the beach, in Glen Arbor, (offered during
off season only, subject to availability)
- One night’s stay at Neahatawanta Inn (subject to availability), “a bed and breakfast
on the water” of the Grand Traverse West Bay, the Old Mission Peninsula
- 1/2 day hike led by a representative of the Leelanau Conservancy in Leland area;
you will choose topic of interest: glacial geology, botany, birds,
farming or vineyards; this conservancy is one of the premier land trusts
in the country (advance notice requested)
- One night’s stay at Falling Waters Lodge (subject to availability) in
historic Fishtown in downtown Leland
- Dinner at the Cove Restaurant (Leland)
~CHICAGO ART & ARCHITECTURE~
TOUR OF THE ART INSTITUTE AND CHICAGO ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR
This Chicago package for 4 people includes a tour of the Art Institute, lunch at Terzo Piano,
a city architectural walking tour with lunch included, dinner at Crofton on Wells, and a
two-night hotel stay at the Sheraton Chicago.
This package is good through 2011:
- Tour of Art Institute
- City architectural walking tour and lunch for 4 people
- Lunch for 4 people at Art Institute’s Terzo Piano (open Mon.-Wed.,
Fri.-Sun. 11a.m – 3 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Dinner for 4 people at Crofton on Wells – “seasonal American foods with
a French influence”; Michelin Star Award in 2011 Rave reviews
(closed Sundays)
- 2 rooms for 2 nights’ stay at the Sheraton Chicago (subject to availability)
~MYSTERY DINNER~
MYSTERY DINNER FOR 8 – EVEN WE ARE ON THE EDGE OF OUR SEATS FOR THIS ONE!
At an agreed upon hour, a limousine will show up at your door to transport you and your
friends (total: 8 persons) to a “Mystery Home” located in Northwest Indiana for a sumptuous
dinner and fine wine. This romantic evening will be a feast for your eyes and an epicurean
delight.
This package is good through 2011:
- Dinner for eight will be held in an architecturally and environmentally unique
home. The house is filled with fascinating art depicting the travels and
interest of the owners. The house has been featured in many magazines
including Lake and Shore and highlighted in several house tours.
- The meal will be prepared by Chef Joe Scartozzi of Scartozzi’s Tratorria near Long
Beach, Indiana. He specializes in Italian dishes and is a graduate of the
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary College in Orlando, Florida. Whether it is Italian
or American, everything Joe cooks has great flavor and style. Since opening
in 2009, Joe and his mother have developed a group of very loyal customers.
- The limousine service will pick you up and bring you back home in the Northwest
Indiana area and is subject to availability.
- The date of this event must be agreeable to the hosts and chef as well as the
auction winner.
- Friday and Saturday nights are not available during July or August.
The annual benefit is a celebration of the accomplishments of Shirley Heinze Land Trust
and serves as a key source of support for land acquisition and restoration programs. Since
1981, Shirley Heinze Land Trust has protected, preserved and restored ecologically significant
and sensitive natural lands in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties. To learn more about its
properties and volunteer opportunities, call (219) 879-4725, or e-mail
land@heinzetrust.org
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