Live Auction Preview
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Chef's Dinner with Wine Pairings in a Private Room for 8 at Red Salt Chophouse & Sushi (Fair Market Value: $1,000)
Experience nothing but the freshest selections of fish and finest cuts of prime and dry-aged beef sourced from boutique producers at this modern American steakhouse with a chic sushi bar nestled within its heart. Your party of 8 will indulge in five delicious courses with wine pairings in a beautiful private room. Every dish at Red Salt is carefully hand crafted with delicate precision and artistry.
Romantic Escape to Salamander Resort & Spa (Fair Market Value: $4,300)
Escape for three nights at the stunning Salamander Resort and Spa with luxurious accommodations in a Dressage Suite which features either Grand Lawn or scenic views of the rolling Virginia countryside. The suite opens out onto a stone balcony with outdoor seating and features a working fireplace. With elegant appointments and décor, the stylish bedroom features a king-sized bed. Wake up to breakfast for two daily in Harrimans Piedmont Grill, share a dinner for two in Harrimans Piedmont Grill (Up to $150 Value), One Countryside Trail Ride for Two, Two 60 Minute Spa Appointments in the Salamander Spa, and a Welcome Romance Package of Strawberries & Prosecco.
Design You Dream Kitchen with Katheryn Robertson, Ltd. (Fair Market Value: $10,000)
Make your dream kitchen come true! Katheryn Robertson Ltd. is a kitchen, bathroom AND interior design firm that has been serving Richmond and the surrounding areas since 1993. Katheryn Robertson Ltd. is one of the few companies where the designer works with the client through the entire process and is on the job site managing the project from beginning to end.
Katheryn Robertson Ltd. will get to know your tastes, likes, lifestyle and expectations, and explore the perfect designs to meet your wants and needs. They will make recommendations on materials, fixtures, color and design that will make your new space especially wonderful! This design plan, valued at $5,000, will include an initial consultation, floor plans and final layout, elevations, electrical plans and material selections.
Pappy Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Bourbon (Fair Market Value: PRICELESS)
Taste the legendary Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve. A sensational 12-year expression, Lot B has been a staple on our buyer's home bar for as long as he can remember. Rich dark fruit and brown sugar notes with subtle spice that will envelope your palate for hours. Don't sleep on this, the unheralded sibling of the older releases, this is serious whiskey.
Authentic Chinese Dinner for 10 with Wine Pairings (Fair Market Value: $3,000)
Enjoy an exquisite and authentic Chinese banquet dinner hosted by Ting and James Xu, creatively prepared by Ting’s mother, Sandy Yong (pictured below) and paired with wine for 10. You will dine outside at a beautiful home overlooking the James River. Bring your friends for a feast you will not forget!
Caribbean Paradise (Fair Market Value: $3,500)
High on a breezy hillside overlooking the white sand beach at Smugglers Cove, Smugglers Retreat awaits you with a 7-night stay for up to 6 people in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. With sweeping views of St. Croix's east end, Buck Island and the Caribbean Sea, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath private home with a pool is a dream come true vacation spot for couples or a family with older children.
VIP in NYC (Fair Market Value: PRICELESS)
Your party of 4 will join the live, inside studio audience to get a behind the scenes look into the production of Good Morning America! Enjoy a 2-night stay at the world famous private membership Yale Club of New York City and go behind the scenes of the world-famous Christie’s Auction House, with post-tour tea. Includes signed copy of best-selling book “The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You” by renowned author and Christie’s VP, Lydia Fenet. Experience a fabulous meal with a $400 gift card for use at any of the famous Momofuku Group family of restaurants.
To make this package even more enticing, dine with JDRF President and CEO, Dr. Aaron Kowalski, for a night out on the town!
Tuscany Culinary Escape (Fair Market Value: PRICELESS)
Escape to Tuscany on a gourmet culinary experience for 7 nights! You will descend to Garfagnana Valley, famous for its prosciutto, pork, pecorino cheese and honey, and enjoy lunch, tour of the wine cellar and olive oil mill and tasting for 2 at Fattoria Colleverde, an organic/biodynamic vineyard producing some of the most distinctive wines and olive oil in Tuscany. Learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine from the Chef, including how to make fresh homemade pasta!
Private Skeet Shooting Event with Dinner Under the Stars for 12 (Fair Market Value: $7,200)
Retreat to Goochland for an evening you won't soon forget! Start the day with skeet shooting at a state of the art range on a beautiful property, boasting multiple blinds and targets for a fun afternoon of friendly competition. Enjoy snacks and non-alcoholic drinks to tide you over before dinner!
After skeet shooting, the experience continues as you and your friends will enjoy a bourbon and wine tasting as you wait for your 4 course dinner for 12 under the stars! A Sharper Palate will provide wine and beer with an exquisite dinner outside on the gorgeous property overlooking the wildflower fields. Be serenaded by Richmond Artist Paulo Franco as he plays a 2-hour acoustic set as you dine al fresco.
Enjoy the sounds and sights after dinner and if you feel so inspired, can stay overnight at the hand built cabin, which sleeps 12.
Puppy Love (Fair Market Value: $3,090)
Are you looking for the perfect addition to your family? Have your pick of an adorable, 8 week old Labradoodle or Goldendoodle puppy from highly rated breeder, Pride & Prejudoodles! Extensively health tested and raised by professionals, this new bundle of love comes with a Basic Adoption Package, which includes a full vet checkup and non-shedding guarantee!
Exclusive Dining Experience for 10 at Mosaic Catering + Events Showroom (Fair Market Value: $3,500)
Make your way through the whimsical and fun space of the Mosaic Catering + Events Showroom for a progressive dining experience for 10! Start with cocktails in one themed space, and make your way around the showroom enjoying appetizers, dinner and dessert! This is an exclusive and one-of-a-kind experience you and your friends won't soon forget!
Relax in Luxury in Gorgeous Lake Anna Home (Fair Market Value: $5,500)
Stay for a week during Spring or Fall at “License to Chill”– sleeps 24! This 7-bedroom, 5 bath luxurious waterfront home at Lake Anna- perfect for your annual family vacation or friends’ trip- has an oversized deck overlooking the lake and three screened porches for relaxing. Large boat house, kayaks, paddleboats and paddle boards included to enhance the fun!
Chef's Seasonal Tasting Dinner with Wine Pairings for 12 at Shagbark (Fair Market Value: $2,500)
You and 11 of your closest friends will enjoy a seasonal chef's tasting dinner with wine pairings at acclaimed and award winning Richmond restaurant, Shagbark! Tax & gratuity included.
Shagbark is the celebrated new Up South restaurant by renowned chef, Richmond native, and St. Christopher’s alumnus, Walter Bundy IV. This rare opportunity is sure to be a memorable culinary experience for all those lucky enough to have a seat at the table.