Sea Island Cottage for Six Guests
on the Lodge Golf Course
St. Simon’s Island, Georgia

This is a seven-night stay in a three-bedroom, four-bath cottage with a private pool, located on the exclusive emerald fairways of the Sea Island Lodge Golf Course on St. Simon’s Island, Georgia. During your stay, cottage guests are guest members of the Sea Island Club – with access to all of the golf, spa, dining, recreation, and resort amenities of The Cloister, The Cloister Beach Club and The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club.

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Donor: Martha and Thomas Black, Edward Crouch

www.seaisland.com

Coastal Adventures for Four Guests at Beautiful Spring Island, South Carolina

Enjoy this lovely preserved landscape for a three night stay. Package includes accommodations for four at a luxurious guest house, all meals, a guest membership at the River House and Golf Club, and an array of activities including equestrian, golf, fishing (with guide!), sporting clays, tennis, kayaking, and access to the fitness center.

Donor: Spring Island Realty

www.springisland-sc.com

Les Charmettes - Six-day, five-night stay for four in Auch, France

Package include a six-day, five-night stay for four, with exclusive pampering from owners Lucien and Cazou Shiltz; All breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners at Les Charmettes; Two dinners at local restaurants; One day touring Auch, its beautiful cathedral, other walled towns; lunch included; One day touring “Tastes of the Region” —including armagnac and foie de gras; Riding and shooting available.

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Donors: Kate and Nick Vanoff

A One-of-a-Kind Visit to
Washington DC

Our friends in Washington will create a unique two day visit for four and open the doors to the beauty and fascination of our nation’s capital. You will enjoy the comforts of two double rooms for two nights at the historic Metropolitan Club where breakfast is included.

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Donors: Mitch and Emily Rales, Boyden Gray, Tim and Hannah Clark, and Deecy Gray and Douglas Ginsburg.

Explore the Outdoors at Palmetto Bluff Bluffton, South Carolina

A three-night stay in a four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath private home in Wilson Village at the beautiful Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, for up to eight people.

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Donors: Barbara and Bill Whitman,
Christopher Nason, Sapphire Grill

www.palmettobluffresort.com

Cocktails with Martha

Includes: A cocktail party and home and garden tour at Skylands for twelve people with Martha Stewart. Valid for twelve people for one year, based on availability.

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Donor: Martha Stewart

www.marthastewart.com

2009 Honda Metropolitan Scooter

Cruise around town on this zippy and environmentally-friendly 49cc street legal scooter. This red beauty gets 90 plus miles per gallon and requires no special licensing. Simply hop on and go!

www.friendandfriend.com

Day Sail and Luncheon for eight to ten guests on the Enchantingly Beautiful Rebecca

Meet at the Northeast Harbor Fleet and climb aboard a tender that will deliver you and your guests to the 139.7-foot ketch, Rebecca. You will sail, drop anchor, enjoy a luxurious luncheon aboard ship, and return to Northeast Harbor refreshed from a beautiful day on the water. Available sailing dates are August 10 or 11.

Donor: Charles Butt

Picnic on Bear Island

Get ready for a paddle raise! What says “summer in Maine” more clearly than a picnic on an island! Built in 1889, the Bear Island Light compound is home to Dr. Martin Morad. Twenty lucky bidders will be Dr. Morad’s guests in August 2010 for a magnificent picnic lunch including a signature dish prepared by your host. The journey to Bear Island aboard Sea Biscuit begins your afternoon idyll on this picturesque island. Enjoy a memorable Maine experience!

Donors: Dr. Martin Morad, Julie and Hans Utsch

Paddle Raise for the Kids

It’s a noble and end-of-the-night tradition. Raise your paddles to support youth programming in the park. Programs include the Acadia Youth Conservation Corps, Ridge Runners, Family Fun Day, Acadia Quest, internships, Take Pride in Acadia Day and much, much more!

One-of-a-Kind hand hooked rug made exclusively for FOA by Rosemary Levin

The 100% wool, hand-dyed, hand-hooked rug is the fifth in the series of seventeen rugs of the carriage road bridges of Acadia. Made exclusively for the Friends of Acadia Benefit by Corea artist, Rosemary Levin.

Note that the image displayed is of last year's hooked rug by Rosemary - this year's is not yet finished.

www.chaptertwocorea.com

Class at WoodenBoat School, Brooklin, Maine

Build your own boat or kayak. Gift certificate for 2010 can be used for one of the many courses offered.

www.thewoodenboatschool.com/

Lily Holt strappy “The Florence” camel sandal

Slip on these 2” high heel braided strap sandals from the Lily Holt Collection and you’ll be set for the summer!

www.lilyholt.com/

Sasha Lickle Designs orange coral and orange scallop necklace

A gorgeous 17” pendant necklace created by Floridian jeweler Sasha Lickle

www.sashalickle.com/

Chart Metal Works cufflinks and five piece bracelet

Wear your story with these handcrafted cufflinks and five-piece bracelet from Portland jewelry maker Charlotte Leavitt.

www.chartmetalworks.com/

Stephen Linscott Custom Furniture

Two customized Shaker-style end tables in either cherry or teak. Jewelry boxes, cabinets, and bookcases are also available.

Fine Wine for a Dinner Party

1 bottle of Drappier Carte-D'Or, N Brut Champagne; 2 bottles of 2007 Camelot Highlands Chardonay; 2 bottles of 2004 Aubert Chardonay from the Ritchie Vinyard; 2 bottles of 1993 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon; 1/2 bottle of 1999 Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes.

Donors: Muffie and John Hoche

Nelson F. Goodwin Co., Inc.

A handcrafted side table with slate insert by Sheldon Slate Products Co., Inc. built in the company’s cabinet shop.

www.nelsongoodwin.com
www.sheldonslate.com

Acadia National Park vintage trail signs

Set of vintage trail signs straight out of Acadia National Park.

Tom Bazzolo guitar

It is all about music. This grand concert size guitar will certainly delight and inspire any fingerstyle guitarist. It is built entirely by hand using exquisite tonewoods, aged for over 20 years and selected for their individual beauty and musicality. The spruce top of this guitar was cut from a red spruce log from the forests of northern Maine. Red spruce has historically been prized by instrument makers for its warmth, tonal clarity, and broad palate of musical colors. It is a tree native to our park.

Donor: Thomas Bazzolo, Luthier.

www.bazzolo.com

Ken Burns book and DVD

A DVD copy of Ken Burns’ latest documentary, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, and companion book.

Tile triptych framed in white oak

Odd Inq Pottery and Tile by Jon White is contributing a 6" x18" tile triptych framed in a quarter sawn white oak frame. The value of this piece is $240.00. His work can be seen at www.oddinq.com and at The Front Room Gallery 378 Cottage Rd. South Portland, ME 04106. 207-767-3835.

www.oddinq.com

“Half Moon Pond” by Cort Bassett

Framed Ilfochrome 24” x 32”.

Donor: artist.

www.cortbassettphoto.com

“Blueberry Barrens” by Sember Lockwood Hale

Framed acrylic on board 10” x 12”.

Donor: artist.

www.semberart.com

“Eye to the Sky” by Diana
Roper McDowell

Framed watercolor 26” x 30”.

Donor: artist.

www.roperart.com

“Cadillac Skies” by Gail Cleveland

Framed limited-edition lithograph 15” x 25”.

Donor: Smart Studio.

www.downeasthost.com/cleveland

“Maine Summer” by Jennifer
Judd-McGee

Framed giclee print 18” x 18”.

Donor: Jennifer Judd-McGee.

www.swallowfield.typepad.com

“Northeast Harbor”
by William Harrison

Framed black and white print 10” x 27”.

Donor: Redfield Artisans Gallery.

“A Walk in Acadia National Park”
by Katrina Hart

Framed pastel 27” x 23”.

Donor: artist.

“Receding Tide ” by Barbara Trimble

Framed pastel on sanded
paper 25” x 32”.

Donor: artist

“Crevice Pool” by Dorothy
Kerper Monnelly

Framed silver gelatin print 30” x 24”. Includes a signed copy of Between Land and Sea, the Great Marsh.

Donor: artist

“Backyard Bouquet” by Leslie Fogg

Framed watercolor 29” x 34”.

Donor: Daria and Andy Pew

Bird prints by J.W. Hill

A collection of hand-colored American bird prints by J.W. Hill (1812-1879).

Donor: K.A. McDonald Framing.

“Buoys” by Dorothy Goett

Framed oil and acrylic 16” x 20”.

Donor: artist.

“Water Lilies, Acadia ”
by Ed Monnelly

Donor: artist.

Peaceful Owl

An original ceramic sculpture by
Pat Toogood.

Donor: artist.

Family or individual portrait captured by photographer Sarah Butler

Includes signed copy of Portrait of a Maine Island.

Donor: artist.

www.sarahcbutler.com
www.portraitofamaineisland.com

Custom garden portrait of your favorite garden by Dayelle Swensson

Artist Dayelle Swensson will capture your summer garden blooms in a painting that can be displayed all year even after the blooms have disappeared. It is a custom original garden portrait.

The painting is acrylic on canvas and is 25" x 27". But remember this is just an example of a garden portrait to show style. The one I will paint for someone will be custom and done to whatever size they would like of their own garden. Just hope that is clearly understood, making it very special.

Donor: artist.

“Royal Medallion” Quilted Wall
Hanging by Katheryn Russi

Original design inspired by traditional New England coverlets and quilts. The wall hanging was awarded third place in the Vermont Quilt Festival. The pieced and appliquéd design includes tans, rust, and browns against royal blue and is 58” square.

Donor: artist.

Vertical Magnums of Honig Cabernet Bartolucci Vineyard – 2003, 2004, 2005

This single vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Bartolucci family vineyard, located in Napa Valley. Kristin Belair believes that winemaking begins in the vineyard, and has worked with e Bartolucci family to ensure that this fruit is grown utilizing sustainable farming methods and with the same high standards of environmental integrity practiced at Honig. The result is an amazing, limited-production, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that is a true expression of this world renowned varietal (250 cases produced).

Donor: Honig Vineyard and Winery, Jenny Petschek

www.honigwine.com

Fall Clean Up and Winter Prep
for Your Garden and Grounds

MDI Grows will cure one of your fall headaches—the toil and trouble of preparing for winter. The winning bidder will receive sixteen hours of labor by skilled gardeners to help you safeguard your grounds from winter’s cold fury. They will protect plants, tidy ragged areas, and provide the horticultural know-how need to protect the landscape you love. * property must by on MDI

Donor: MDI Grows, Bobbie Burdick

www.mdigrows.com

Landscape Design Plan
for Your Garden

Get the fresh plan for your garden that you’ve always wanted. Winning bidder will receive a professional garden design that includes on-site consultation, drawn plans of garden, planting plans for all cultivated areas, and complete plant list keyed to the drawings. * Property must be on MDI. Garden area 1,000 sq. feet or less. Mutually agreed upon time between March 15 – 31, 2010.

Donor: Burdick and Associates Landscape Design

www.burdickassociates.com

Personal NEH Garden Tour for Eight

Enjoy a personal tour of two exquisite Northeast Harbor gardens with their designer - noted landscape architect Dennis Bracale.  One garden features a sunken flower garden within an arts and crafts framework.  The other blends native plants to make the garden at one with its moss covered surroundings.  Complete your tour with tea or cocktails (winner's choice) in a Chinese inspired waterfall courtyard, while conversing with Dennis about any aspect of garden design, construction, or history.

Donors: Dennis Bracale, Margot and Boykin Rose, Tim and Hannah Clark

Movie Night

Spend a relaxing weekend at home with friends watching movies and enjoying these yummies. Movie tote with six movies, candy and popcorn, and Zagat movie guide.

Donor: Debby Lash

Phoebe Allen Lamp

Handcrafted ceramic lamp with Peruvian finial and linen shade.

Donor: The Kimball Shop

www.kimballshop.com

“Lobersterfest” Hand-hooked Rug

Hand-hooked rug based on an Anne Bell Robb painting. Perfect for any Maine home.

Donor: Kedron Design

www.kedrongifts.com

Maine Library

An excellent addition to your Maine library includes new copies of Inventing Acadia, A Coastal Companion, On Wilderness, and Life Between the Tides and vintage copies of out-of-print and highly sought after Trails of History and Maine Ballads. The latter book has an inscription by Mrs. Arthur E. Pew Jr. dated November 2, 1938.

Donor: Susan Frost, Tilbury House Publishers, Anonymous

www.tilburyhouse.com

Little Follies Dresses

Two pink, checkered dresses with alligators across the waistline. One is size 6; the other is size 4.

Donor: Little Follies

www.littlefollies.com

Wine Collection

Six bottles of 2006 Chablis Premier Cru, La Fourchaume and four bottles of 2004 Sango de Rejadorada, Toro.

Donor: Anonymous

Evie Cook Hand-smocked
Layette Gown

An original design, hand-smocked gown for newborn to 13 lbs. Made of imperial batiste with accents of French lace and double faced satin. The ideal outfit for those first pictures of your precious new baby.

Donor: artist

Lisa Hall Bracelet and Earrings

The ultimate in recycling…stunning natural sea glass in pastel colors
and set gold.

Donor: Lisa Hall

www.lisahalljewelry.com

Heather Murray Jewelry

A $500 gift certificate to Heather Murray Jewelry.

Donor: Heather Murray Jewelry

www.heathermurray-jeweler.com

Juliet Van Alen Necklace

A unique hand-blown glass bead and rutilated quartz 18” necklace.

Donor: artist

www.julietvanallendesigns.com

Valerie Louthan Sweater

Luxurious 100% cashmere sweater with covered buttons on neckline and cuffs. Pink, size 8/10.

Donor: Valerie Louthan

www.valerielouthancashmere.com

Heather Perry “Emerge Collection” Solitaire Necklace and Earrings

Conflict-free black diamonds and reclaimed (not mined) silver makes this ensemble beautiful and guilt-free.

Donor: Heather Perry Fine Jewelry

www.heatherperryfinejewelry.com

Barbara Fernald Beach Rock and Silver Necklace

Combining beach rocks from Little Cranberry Island with hand-made silver beads, this adjustable necklace is a perfect piece of Maine.

Donor: Barbara Fernald Jewelry

www.barbarasfernald.com

Patricia Toogood “Sea Wishes” Necklace

Double strand of mother of pearl in various shaped shells with beautiful crystals and vermeil clasp.

Donor: artist

www.patriciatoogood.com

Stylish Leatherock Belt

Black, blue, yellow, red, and white in the finest leather.

Donor: Local Color

www.localcoloronline.com

Gail Cleveland Necklace

Smokey quartz and silver beads with beautiful turquoise accent.

Donor: Smart Studio

www.smart-studio.com

Smathers and Branson Cummerbund and Tie Ensemble

Jazz up your penguin suit with these fun loving birds and matching tie.

Donor: Smathers and Branson

www.smathersandbranson.com

Julie! Flora Necklace

Beautiful aventurine and prehinite suspended from a 19” and 20”double chain with flower accents. 18kt gold plate on sterling silver.

Donor: Julie Collection

www.juliecollection.com

Picnic Sail on the Endeavor

Explore Acadia’s coastal waters on this three to four our day sail and picnic with Betsey Holtzmann on her 25’ Friendship Sloop. Leaves from the Upper Town Dock, Southwest Harbor. July, August, or September 2010.

Donor: Betsey Holtzmann

Afternoon Sail on a Morris M36

Enjoy a sail aboard the world-renowned Morris M36 daysailer. Designed by Sparkman & Stephens, the M36 offers a timeless sheer and long graceful overhands. Her large cockpit is perfect for entertaining. What a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Cruise departs from Northeast Harbor and includes skipper for five hours and accommodates four people. Picnic lunch catered by Red Sky.

Donors: Morris Yachts, Red Sky

www.morrisyachts.com

Lobstering and Lunch on
the Lunette-Christina

Spend the morning Lobstering with local character and charming Swans Islander Captain Jerry Smith and his stern woman about the Lunette-Christina. Captain Smith will pick your group of four—a great kids activity (must have at least one adult)—at the pier in Bass Harbor. After a morning of working the traps, Captain Smith will host a lunch on Frenchboro. After lunch Captain Smith will return the group to Bass Harbor. Kids get to keep their catch, up to three. Trip can take place in 2009 or 2010 at a mutually agreed upon time.

Donor: Captain Jerry Smith

Conservation Sail

Sail with Dianna and Ben Emory amongst islands in Frenchman Bay or on Eggemoggin Reach where Acadia National Park holds conservation easements.  West Wind, a Fingulf 391, is a responsive cruising yacht which will provide a lovely sail while you discuss conservation issues with her owners.  Dates and location dependent upon weather and owners' schedules.  Lunch or cocktails provided. 

Donor: Dianna and Ben Emory

Marine Ecologist Lecture and
Lunch on Swan’s Island

Learn from an expert about the ecology of Maine’s intertidal communities. Dr. Peter Petraitis of the University of Pennsylvania will lead an intertidal walk on Swan’s Island for four guests and then he and his wife, Carol, will host a luncheon at their home. Save lots of room for Carol’s famous crab cakes!

Donor: Carol and Peter Petraitis

www.upenn.edu

A Ride in the Park

Three hour carriage ride for four guests with picnic lunch.

Donors: Rolf and Carol van Schaik

Another Ride in the Park

Two hour carriage ride for four guests with wine and cheese.

Donors: Rolf and Carol van Schaik

Red Sox vs. Yankees

Four tickets in the Legends Suite for Yankees vs. Red Sox on Sunday, September 27, 2009.

Donor: Kim and Finn Wentworth

www.newyork.yankees.mlb.com

Loads of Fun in L.A.

L.A. fun package includes four tickets to the Magic Castle, four tickets to Conan O’Brien, and four tickets to Universal Studios Theme Park.

Donors: Lauren Zalaznick, NBC Universal, Magic Castle

www.www.nbcuni.com

Custom Walking Stick

A custom walking stick, crafted especially for you.

Donor: Anonymous.

Yoga for You and Your Friends

Private group yoga class for 6-10 people, in your home, with Mary Kate Murray.

Donor: Mary Kate Murray.

207-244-9745

A Stay in the Smokies

Three-night stay for two couples at the Lodge at Buckberry Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Includes 2 ½ hour guided nature walk, breakfast each day, and dinner for one night at the Park Grill.

Donors: Friends of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Lodge at Buckberry Creek, the Park Grill.

www.buckberrylodge.com

Kayaking for Two

Guided Porcupine Island Kayak Tour for two with picnic.

Donor: Aquaterra.

A Night at the Opera

Two center box seats for Aida at the Metropolitan Opera on Friday, November 6, 2009 and dinner at the Grand Tier before the performance. An art savvy special friend of FOA will give a guided tour of Chelsea’s fabulous galleries on Saturday, November 7.

Donor: Debby and Jim Lash, anonymous.

www.metoperafamily.org/metopera

Polo for Four

Four ticket for the Polo Ball in Wellington, Florida on April 3, 2010 along with four upgraded VIP tickets for a polo match and four lavish Sunday brunches.

Donor: International Polo Club.

www.internationalpoloclub.com

Golf for Four

Round of golf for four at the Wanderers Club in Wellington, Florida.

Donor: The Wanderers Club.

www.wanderersclubwellington.com

Hike and a Picnic

Conservation hike with picnic lunch for six with FOA Trustee Emeritus Ken Olson.

Donor: Ken Olson

www.kenolson.com

Explore Acadia's Forgotten Side

Abandoned trail hike with picnic lunch with Trail Foreman Gary Stellpflug.

Donor: ANP Trail Crew

Tennis for You

Ellsworth Tennis Center annual individual membership and Dunlop tennis racquet.

Donors: Ellsworth Tennis Center, Bob Christie of the Causeway Club

www.ellsworthtennis.com

Poker Lesson with FossilMan

One hour poker lesson from the 2004 World Series of Poker Champion Greg “FossilMan” Raymer.

Donor: FossilMan

www.fossilmanpoker.com

History Hike and a Picnic

Trails of history hike with Acadia’s curator, Becky Cole Will. Picnic provided by Ruth Colket.

Donors: Becky Cole Will, Ruth Colket

Tour and Lunch at the
Botanical Garden

Golf-cart tour of the New York Botanical Garden led by a member of the garden’s staff and box lunches for four.

Donor: New York Botanical Garden, Barbara Robinson

www.nybg.org

Cycling with Lili Pew

Challenge your skills and endurance with a carriage road ride under the guidance of cycling expert, Lili Pew. Includes picnic lunch and ball caps for six.

Donor: Lili Pew

Ride the CAT to Nova Scotia

Two-night getaway package on the high speed ferry, the CAT, to Nova Scotia. Package includes passage for two adults and one vehicle, lodging for two at the Rodd Grand Hotel in Yarmouth, lodging for two at the Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa

Donor: Bay Ferries

www.catferry.com

Tennis Racquet and Lesson

Wilson K-Factor tennis racquet plus thirty minute lesson with NCAA Division 1 tennis player.

Donors: Merilyn and Jim Stephens

www.wilson.com

Driver and a Lesson

Cleveland HiBore driver plus twenty minute golf lesson.

Donor: Robert Gardener

www.clevelandgolf.com

Museum Getaway for Two

Private tour of the Portland Museum of Art and a one-night stay for two couples at the Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth.

Donors: Diana and Kevin Mahaney, Inn by the Sea, Portland Museum of Art

www.portlandmuseum.org

Winslow Homer Tour and More

Private tour with Charles Homer Willauer of Winslow Homer's Studio in Prouts Neck with a one-night stay for one couple at the Danforth Inn.

Donor: Danforth Inn, Kim Swan,
Charles Homer Willauer

www.danforthmaine.com

Session with Dr. Stephen Curtin

One session with renowned osteopath Dr. Stephen Curtin.

Donor: Stephen Curtin, DO

An Evening of Foreign Policy
with Dr. Ralph Nurnberger

Spend the evening discussing foreign policy with Dr. Ralph Nurnberger. Includes dinner for twelve guests hosted by Julie and Bill Bracken.

Donors: Julie and Bill Bracken, Dr. Ralph Nurnberger

Shelburne Museum
Getaway Package

Includes admission to Shelburne Museum in Vermont; Guided tour and lunch with museum director or senior staff; Accommodations for two nights at the Brick House, the 40-room Vermont home of Shelburne Museum founder Electra Havemeyer Webb. Valid in 2009 or 2010.

Donor: The Shelburne Museum

www.shelburnemuseum.org