The 2009 Benefit will feature nearly 100 fantastic silent and live auction items!
Here is a sampling of some of the items you will be able to bid on:
Fabulous Getaways
Fabulous 3-bedroom apartment in Buenos Aires
"Don’t cry for me, Argentina"...crying will be the furthest thing from your mind during your 5-day stay in the lap of luxury in this 3-bedroom elegantly furnished apartment in the "La Recoleta" area of Buenos Aires. It will accommodate a family with children 12 years and over. La Recoleta is filled with restaurants, shopping and historic sights. The winner will receive a list of local resources and shopping recommendations. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Must be used by December 2010.
Courtesy of Mariana Boneo and Matthew Lvoff
Maine and Music by the Lake at Quisisana
A week for four people at the exquisite Maine resort, Quisisana. Situated on stunning Lake Kezar in Lovell, Maine, Quisisana is equal parts summer camp, music festival and gourmand's fantasy. Your stay will be filled with exquisite meals, the scent of pine, and music from Bach to Broadway. Available dates are late June and early July.
Courtesy of Jane Orans and Quisisana
Dining In & Dining Out
Ay Caramba... Dinner for 4 at Gusano Loco
Treat yourself and friends to a culinary trip to Mexico without leaving town at Gusano Loco, which means 'crazy worm' after the specialty tequila. This popular local eatery is known for offering true Mexican home cooking. Alcohol not included.
Courtesy of Gusano Loco
Dinner and Dessert For 10 in Your Home
Just add your own salad and wine and enjoy dinner with friends at home while feasting on poached salmon prepared by Imperial Seafood. After dinner, treat your guests to a dessert buffet prepared by famed Larchmont pastry chef Susan Ryan.
Courtesy of Imperial Seafood and Susan Ryan
Let's Get Physical
Golf, Tennis, Yoga, Fitness & Fishing
Hudson National Golf Club in Croton-on-Hudson
Golf for three with member, caddie fees and lunch at course ranked in 2009-10 Golf Digest Top 100 golf courses in America.
Courtesy of Barry Blattman and Jane Borg
Exciting Western Long Island Sound Fishing
Enjoy a half-day trip with the host of the hit FOX and now Sports New York TV saltwater fishing show,
Northeast Angling. Captain Andy LoCascio, one of the finest captains in the region, will take three people out for spectacular Long Island Sound angling on a specially outfitted fishing boat. Dates and pick up location to be mutually agreed upon. All bait and tackle included.
Courtesy of Mark Ettenger
Take Your Seat
J-E-T-S: Jets, Jets, Jets!! Six Tickets to Last Game at The Meadowlands
You know you have a man crush on Mark Sanchez. Don't miss the opportunity to see the Jets final regular season game at the Meadowlands when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2, 2010. Excellent seats (2 are located on 50 yard line and 4 on the end zone corner, first row mezzanine). Also enjoy a tailgate party of assorted wraps, sandwiches and non-alcoholic beverages. Included are parking passes and a laser facsimile 2008 NY Jets team signed replica football. Great way to end the winter break.
Courtesy of Barbara and Seth Kaplan, Melissa and Steven Silverman, Elese and Jeff Silverman, and Village Pizza & Pasta
Two Tickets to the Colbert Report
Get all your 'truthiness' right here. Host Stephen Colbert treats the important topics of our time and the daily news with absolutely no seriousness whatsoever. You are on the VIP list with two tickets. Guests must be at least 18 years of age.
Courtesy of The Colbert Report
Feeling Good & Looking Good
Get Ready for Your Night Out
You'll look mah-velous! Treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure at Joy Nail, and then head over to Everything's Hair for your stylish shampoo, blow dry and style.
Courtesy of Everything’s Hair and Joy Nail
Lemon Tree Salon Gift Certificates
You don't have to sacrifice your hairstyle in this tough economy. Get your next cut and style just around the corner instead of schlepping to your over-priced NYC salon. Ten Lemon Tree gift certificates for cut, style or just blow-out for you to use on your own or share with your friends.
Courtesy of Lemon Tree Salon
Baubles, Bangles & Bling
Stunning Ann Sportun Necklace
A gorgeous amazonite "chicklet" necklace designed by Ann Sportun.
Courtesy of Peridot Jewelers
Exquisite Sara Sheehan Jewelry Design
The Emelin Board's Executive Vice President is also a jeweler extraordinaire. Her 18-karat gold flower earrings with faceted crystal drops are dazzling.
Courtesy of Sara Feldmann Sheehan
You're a Basket Case
All the News That's Fit to Print: NYT Printing Plant Tour and Basket of Goodies
Enjoy a tour for five people (must include at least 1 adult) of the state-of-the-art printing plant in College Point, Queens, which features all the technology and robotics used to print, package and distribute
The New York Times. Includes a basket of goodies with a tote bag,
The Chefs of The Times cookbook and a mini delivery truck.
Courtesy of Roland Caputo and The New York Times
Gardening Goodies and Landscape Advice
Flowering bulbs, a trowel and other gardening goodies together with an hour consultation with Westchester's artistic landscape designer, Melanie Riggs. Limited to Sound Shore area.
Courtesy of Melanie Riggs and Cooper Corners Nursery
Everything But the Kitchen Sink
Batter Up: Autographed Joe Torre Bat
You can take the manager out of the Bronx, but... Adirondack Joe Torre baseball bat with original signature.
Courtesy of Elese and Jeff Silverman
For the Artist in You: D. Dominick Lombardi Print
Framed D. Dominick Lombardi Graffoo print,
Tattooed Tokyo #14. This print, a combination of graffitti and tattoo, was featured in
The New York Times. First in a series of fifteen limited edition prints.
Courtesy of Pascale Goldenstein and PGArtventure
Fine Wines
Aged to Perfection: 1980s Chateau Montelena and Waterford Crystal Decanter
Chateau Montelena from the glorious 80s. Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet - 2 bottles of 1984, 1 bottle of 1985 (highly rated vintage) and 1 bottle of 1986. Serve your vino in a Waterford crystal decanter.
Courtesy of Fran and Eric Rosenfeld and Chatsworth Auction Rooms
Emelin Theatre Board Wine Collection
Add this fine collection of premium wine to your own. Each bottle was individually selected by generous Board members of the Emelin Theatre.
Live Auction
Canyon Ranch Spa 3-night stay for Two Guest
Award winning spa Canyon Ranch, set among the wooded hills of Lenox, Massachusetts, offers the ultimate healthy vacation. Your Canyon Ranch 3-night experience for two includes everything you'd expect to find at the world's most celebrated health resort, including fifty complimentary fitness classes, three well-balanced and nutritious meals per day, lovely accommodations, complete access to a fully equipped, 100,000-square-foot spa complex, a wide variety of guided hikes in the breathtaking Berkshire Mountains, seasonal biking excursions through the charming New England countryside, and a daily selection of talks, workshops and cooking demonstrations. Courtesy of Canyon Ranch Berkshires
