Private Cooking Class
for 12 with Celebrity Chef, Bryan Voltaggio, at his VOLT
Restaurant
You and
11 friends will sit around Volt Restaurant's famed Table 21
where celebrity chef, Bryan Voltaggio, will share his techniques
for creating modern American cuisine that you can prepare at
home. After your lessons, you will enjoy lunch in the Chef's
Dining Room.
Donated by: Hilda
Staples and Bryan Voltaggio, Volt Restaurant
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“VOLT…. is
the best restaurant in the Maryland suburbs - elegant
and unfussy American cooking in an atmosphere as cool as
it is serene.”
Washingtonian, The Best of Issue July 2009
“… VOLT
pulses with passion.”
Tom Sietsema,
Washington Post, Oct. 5, 2008
“… chef Bryan
Voltaggio’s style of combining seasonal ingredients with
judicious flashes of molecular gastronomy drives a menu
unlike any in the city. He turns seasonal and local into
lusty and soulful ...”
DC Modern
Luxury Magazine, October 2008 |
Relax! A
Week’s Vacation at Sanibel Island, FL – Gulf-Front Luxury Condo Sleeps 6
This
spacious West Gulf Drive condo offers deluxe Gulf Front accommodations
with expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy your Sanibel Vacation
in style. The large lanai is accessible from the living room and master
bedroom. The 3 bedrooms/3 baths provides generous accommodations for six
adults, and a sleep sofa in the den adds even more flexibility for
sleeping, if needed. Amenities include a large pool, elevated walkway to
the beach, covered parking, tennis court, 4 adult bikes, beach chairs,
and grills. Located on the West End of Sanibel Island, you will find
un-crowded beaches, wonderful shelling, and extensive bike paths.
Restaurants and shopping are within minutes, as are the Ding Darling
Sanctuary, Tarpon Bay Nature Center, the Shell Museum, and easy access
to Captiva Island. May be reserved May 2010 thru November 2010 based on
availability. For photos
http://www.ppbo.com/vacation-rental/2178
($1,900 value)
Donor: Jim
& Amy Clapp

Country
Club Experience at Private Home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida –
Sleeps 6
Enjoy a
week in Ballen Isle Country Club in an exclusive private home
located on the Fairway. This gorgeous 6,300 square foot estate
features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, gorgeous pool with spa waterfall and
an outdoor kitchen and dining area.
Your
Ballen Isle County Club experience includes a tennis match and
private lesson on Venus and Serena Williams’ home court and golf for
six at Jack Nicklaus designed course – it’s one of the top 10 public
courses in Florida! Ballen Isle County Club is also nearby the PGA
National Resort and Spa Champion Course, which is home of the Honda
Classic. In addition to golf and tennis, the Palm Beach Gardens area
features a wealth of arts, history, and shopping opportunities. Also
included is a personal, guided tour of Palm Beach Gardens with lunch
at the Club.
What makes
this vacation destination extra special is the “concierge service”
that your host offers to give you the true Palm Beach Gardens
experience. Owner, Wayne Smith, will personally customize your
itinerary towards the interest of your party, such as escorting you
to tour the historic Breakers Hotel, shop on Worth Avenue, visit the
Flagler Museum, and see the other mansions of Palm Beach Gardens.
Available
April 15th through April 2011. Not available Thanksgiving
through New Year, and the date is to be coordinated at your mutual
convenience with the owner. Adults only. No pets or smoking, please.
Donor: C.
Wayne Smith

Week's Vacation to Virginia Beach, VA - Magnificent Private Home
Sleeps 10
Located in
beautiful Croatan, a private community south of Rudee Inlet, this
magnificent home was completely renovated in 2006 with all new
furnishings. Absolutely spectacular views of the ocean, this home
features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, large kitchen and dining area that
seats 14 comfortably, many sitting areas, & large outside deck.
Bedroom #1 & #2 are king beds, bedroom #3 is queen, bedroom #4 is
double, & bedroom #5 is 2 sets of bunk beds. You will have direct
beach access and the beach is never crowded! Just minutes from tons
of restaurants, shopping, & entertainment. Excellent bike trails,
top-notch golf courses, something for everyone! Can be reserved
after September 20, 2010, based on availability. No smoking or pets.
($2,500 value)
Donor: Jeff
and Patty Hurwitz

Relaxing Vacation to
Exclusive Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs, FL – Private Condo Sleeps 4-6
One-week stay at private condo
in Bonita Bay gated community, Bonita Springs, Fl. located between
Naples and Fort Myers, Bonita Bay is a 2,400 acre community with 12
miles of bike and walking trails, nature preserves, access to boating,
and a private beach on the Gulf. The unit sleeps 4-6 with two bedrooms,
two baths, full kitchen, screened lanai overlooking the lake, community
pool access, & two bikes to borrow. Lots of area golf courses and 20
minutes from restaurants & shopping in Naples. Trip must be reserved
April through December 2010.
Value: $1,200
Donors: Dr. Gerry and Renae
Winnan
Relax at Smith
Mountain Lake at Sayler’s Aweigh – sleeps 8
Sayler's
Aweigh is a luxurious lakefront home with lots of room, including 4
bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The main level has a master suite which
includes a jacuzzi tub; living room, den, kitchen, dining room, and a
half bath are also on the main level. The kitchen is fully equipped with
a full size refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave, cookware,
flatware, dishes, toaster, and coffee maker. The living room has floor
to ceiling windows to take advantage of the lake views. The lower level
of the home has a bedroom, bathroom, and large family room with a
foosball table, air hockey table, game table, TV, DVD player, VCR, iPod
docking station, and lots of board games. The upper level has 2 bedrooms
and another full bathroom. Four TVs total, 2 VCRs and 2 DVD players. An
open lakeside deck is located off the main level, with a covered patio
below. A walkway leads to the dock with a party deck and
gazebo, floater, electricity, and lights. Outdoor
dining tables and chairs can be found on the deck, as well as the upper
and lower levels of the dock to enjoy lots of outdoor meals cooked on
the gas grill. The house also has a washer and dryer, central
A/C and an additional refrigerator on the lower level. The garage is
available for use during your stay. Bed Sizes: 1 King, 1
Queen, 4 Twins
Items to
bring:
LINENS (towels, wash cloths, sheets, pillow cases) trash bags, paper
goods (toilet tissue, paper towels), detergent (dish & laundry)
flashlight.
Items NOT to
bring:
PETS, worries & stress.
Items you’ll
WISH you had brought:
camera, DVDs, video tapes, water toys, sun block, fishing gear, cooler,
lawn chairs.
http://www.lakeretreat.com/vacation_rentals/saylers_aweigh.htm
Availability:
September 24 – October 31, 2010 only. * An excellent date would include
the weekend of September 25th so that you may attend the
Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival held the 25th and 26th.
*Winning bidder asked to pay $125 housekeeping fee. No smoking in home
or pets, please.
Value: $2,100
Donor” Ric and
Jane Sayler

A Week’s Vacation to Ocean Isle,
NC - Fantastic Private Home Sleeps 16
One week vacation at oceanfront
home in Ocean Isle just one hour north of Myrtle Beach and close to the
best golf and beaches you could ask for! Bright and spacious home
features 6 bedrooms with full baths, sunroom that sleeps 2 kids, a large
open kitchen, multiple dining areas, sun deck, and absolutely exquisite
views. Enjoy the secluded, quiet location within the exclusive Island
Resort community with easy access to all the activities that Myrtle
Beach has to offer. Package includes full entry to the nearby private
pool and beach club. Trip to be reserved March, April, May or September
through December 2010 (*possible availability in early June or late
August); contact donor to arrange mutually agreeable date. Adults and
families only please. No pets. For photos go to
www.cookerealty.com, enter property #W1 359, 359 West 1st Street in
Island Resort community. There is a reserve bid for this item.
($2,550 value)
Donor: Dr. Edward & Susan Riuli

Ocean Front
Home on Bethany Beach – Sleeps 8
Located just
three blocks from the boardwalk, downtown Bethany and Sea Colony, this
home makes the perfect vacation spot for your family. With five bedrooms
and 3.5 baths, you can comfortably sleep eight – and up to 11, if you
desire! This fully-stocked home includes a two balconies, full kitchen,
washer and dryer, gas grill and 6 TVs/1 VCR/2 DVD and wireless
internet. Tennis Courts and Indoor and Outdoor Community Pools are also
available. Bedding Arrangements include Bedroom 1: 1 King; Bedroom 2: 1
King; Bedroom 3: 1 Queen; Bedroom 4: 1 Double, 1 Queen and Bedroom 5: 2
Single. Guest has the option to purchase a Sea Colony Amenities pass for
just $35 per person.
http://www.cbvacations.com/vacationrentals/PropertyDetails.aspx?id=SATLA76
Availability:
May, and September 2010 through April 2011. Call now for best
availability as this home is renting quickly! Please, no smoking or
pets.
Donor:
Value $5,000
John and
Madonna Vitarello

You Can't Get These Tickets to
see the Redskins!
Experience the excitement for
yourself! Watch the game with three of your friends from Club Seats in
Section 337, Row 4, Seats 7, 8, 9, 10.
Package also includes one orange
premium parking pass and, if needed, one RV pass for the ultimate
tailgate adventure!
Contact donor to select mutually
agreeable game date as soon as the Redskins schedule is announced.
($1,000 Value)
Donated by David and Jeanette
Noffsinger, on behalf of D & D Drilling, Inc.
7-Course Champagne Brunch at the
Home of Ann and Ric Adams
Enjoy an elegant seven course
Sunday Brunch at the beautiful English Tudor home and gardens of Ric and
Ann Adams. Brunch begins with Champagne and hors d’oeurves served by the
calming sounds of a mountain feed steam. Over the next several courses,
you will enjoy dining outdoors among the many beautiful gardens and
one-of-a-kind plant species. Of course Ric knows the names of all the
flowers – be sure to ask about the ones you may not have seen before.
The main course will be served in the antique-filled dining room on
china from the Czech Republic that has been in Ann’s family for over one
hundred years. A delectable chef’s creation will finish the meal. All
courses will be served with Champagne or the wine or your choice.
After brunch, enjoy a tour of
the home and see a collection of significant antiques - including a
one-of-a-kind German Prayer Book from 1700’s Germany that is still in
very good condition and the “Cramer” wool coverlet that is in perfect
condition, dated 1842 and signed.
Winning Bidder to Arrange
Mutually Agreeable Date with Donors.
(There is a reserve bid of $750
for this item.)
Value: Priceless
Donor: Ric and Ann Adams
Dessert Buffet for 100 People
Do you want to host an event that will wow your guests? Let Caroleanne
prepare a dessert buffet that will keep them talking for months --
they'll dream about the great assortment of beautiful cakes, the creamy
cheesecakes, the exotic cupcakes and the unbelievably yummy bars and
cookies. Select your elaborate buffet with nine tempting choices from an
extensive menu including:
• White chocolate Fudge Torte - elegant and tempting
• Layered Lemon-Filled Cake - nearly melts in your mouth
• Chocolate Raspberry Cake - with chocolate ganache, ummm
• Boston Crème Pie- an old favorite revisited
• Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing- classic and sooo moist
• Coconut Cream-filled Cake - one of the first to go
• Peachy Pineapple Upside Down Cake- always a winner
• Orange Truffle Cupcakes
• Black Forest Cupcakes
• Red Velvet Cupcakes - all to die for
• Blueberry Cheesecake
• Tiramisu Cheese-Cake - Oh, these are so good
• Minted Brownies
• Chocolate Fudge Brownies
• German Chocolate Brownies
• Raspberry Brownies - How do I love these? Let me count the ways....
• Creamy Peanut Butter Bars - you won't believe how good these are
• Citrusy Lemon Bars - yum...chewy...yum. Did I say yum?
Dessert buffet includes all serving platters and serving utensils
needed, set up, three hours of service to buffet and clean-up of serving
areas. Schedule subject to availability. (Not available on the evenings
before all major holiday and the holidays themselves. Must be within 30
miles of Frederick.
Value:
$1,900
Donor:
Caroleanne
Phillips

The Birches of Bechtel - Original Water
Color by John Connors
Serene Winter scene by popular
and charismatic Frederick artist, John Connors
Value: $700
Donor: John Connors

The Ultimate Pampering - Deluxe
Spa Package from New York New York Salon and Spa
This package includes everything
to get you ready for summer! The full menu of services includes a Hair
Cut and Color with Scalp Treatment, Brow Waxing, Paraffin Spa Manicure
and Pedicure, Micro Zone Hand Repair Treatment, Dermalogica Deluxe
Facial + one Micro Zone Treatment of Choice, Body Treatment of Choice
and a 60-Minute Massage of Choice. Plus, take home a basket full of
luxurious salon products.
Value: $800
Donor: Mary Louise Riser, New
York New York Salon and Spa
Custom Designed Dress by New
York Fashion Designer, Holly Kristen
Ladies, this is your chance
to enjoy high fashion, couture service right here in Frederick! New
York designer, Holly Kristen, will customize your dream gown based
on your specific measurements, fabric selection, style choice and
embellishments. With this fabulous creation, you'll be the belle of
the ball at next year's Catoctin Affair gala!
Value:
$500
Donated by UDHK
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