No-Go Gala May 1 - May 3
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Savor California’s Wine Country Enjoy the best California’s wine country has to offer with a five-day & four-night trip for six in Sonoma, California. You and five guests will stay at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, which sits in the idyllic California’s renowned wine country, replete with an abundance of nearby wineries, epicurean delights, and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy extraordinary cuisine and a state-of-the-art spa surrounded by exquisitely manicured grounds in the heart of Sonoma. The highlight of the trip is a personalized five-hour tour of Sonoma and Napa Valley in a chauffeured luxury sedan. Your trip will include: - Accommodations for five days & four nights at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, a AAA Four-Diamond resort. - Daily complimentary breakfast. - Private 5-hour winery tour in a chauffeured luxury sedan. - Daily complimentary wine tastings in the hotel lobby. - Concierge reservation service. Restrictions: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Package originates from the contiguous U.S. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue. Some restrictions may apply during special events.
The PLAYERS Championship You and a guest will enjoy an exciting weekend in Jacksonville, Florida to attend The PLAYERS Championship in spring 2020 at the TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. This package includes two tickets to Saturday and Sunday’s (March 14-15, 2020) rounds of The PLAYERS Championship, with access for two at The Turn Hospitality Club (or similar), an air-conditioned facility with outside stadium seating and private restroom facilities. This packaged also includes a three night stay at the Hyatt, Marriot, Hilton or similar hotel in downtown Jacksonville*. Don’t miss out on your chance to experience one of golf’s best tournaments! *Downtown Jacksonville is approximately 25 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach. Restrictions: This auction item must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance and is subject to availability. Hotel may be substituted for comparable or better property. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Ground transportation is not included.
DiSanto Wine Party Calling all foodies and wine enthusiasts! Grab your spot at the most coveted dining table in town. You and five of your guests will join Michael and Tina DiSanto in their Indian Hill home for a magnificent five-course dinner with wine pairings. Chef Tina has a lifelong passion for the art of cuisine and is currently pursuing her Culinary Arts degree at the Midwest Culinary Institute. Let Chef Tina WOW you with her skills in her home “restaurant.” The evening will begin with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a tour of the DiSanto wine cellar. Michael has been collecting some of the world’s finest wines for more than a decade. From Napa to Italy to Bordeaux and beyond, you will be transported around the world of wine. After the tour, enjoy four more luxurious courses in the DiSanto’s dining room. Chef Tina is happy to accommodate any allergies or food preferences to create a custom menu for you and your guests. This fun-filled evening will rival any tasting menu and wine pairing dinner in Cincinnati! Restrictions: Party is for six people. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Donated by Michael and Tina DiSanto
Beaver Creek, Colorado Resort This is your opportunity to stay at one of Colorado’s most exclusive year-round vacation properties. The condo in the remarkable resort in Beaver Creek, Colorado, has four bedrooms and includes concierge services (linens and housekeeping) plus a fine-dining restaurant, Splendido’s. All the amenities of the Chateau Residence Club are included such as the indoor/outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, women’s and men’s spas, fitness center, and skiers lounge. Summer months offer nearby golf, tennis, hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, and river rafting. Restrictions: Dates must be mutually agreed upon. Blackout dates: December 24, 2019 – January 4, 2020 and January 25, 2020 – February 2, 2020. Donated by Tim ‘62 and Cindy Wollaeger
Day of Pampering Enjoy a day of pampering with five of your closest friends at Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa. You and 5 friends will be treated to your choice of two of the below treatments: - Oxygen Treatment Facial (60 min.) - Signature Euphoria Spa Facial (60 min.) - Aromatherapy Massage (60 min.) - Hot Stone Massage (60 min.) - Spa Pedicure (90 min.) - Charcoal Detox Pedicure (90 min.) You will also enjoy a full catered lunch complete with wine in your private spa dining room. Additional amenities include complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and a fruit and cheese tray upon arrival. Donated by Logan Hines and Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa
Kentucky Weekend Getaway Enjoy two nights at a home away from home at lovely Stonegate Farm in Lexington, Kentucky! This magnificent private location is pastoral and scenic. The main house sleeps eight comfortably and the guest house sleeps an additional four. The 200-acre property includes a pool, pool house, gym and tennis courts. Located next to Woodford Reserve Distillery, Stonegate Farm is just minutes away from Keeneland, Kentucky Horse Park, and other attractions. Restrictions: Package is for two nights, date to be mutually agreed upon. Donated by Steve and Penny Pomeranz
Ohio State Football Experience Experience one of the best traditions in College Football, firsthand—the Horseshoe. The atmosphere of the tailgate and stadium is unrivaled. Whether it’s “Hang on Sloopy” or the Alma Mater, the combination of the crowd and band is sure to send chills down any Buckeye’s back! You and a guest will enjoy 2 lower-level corner or upper-level sideline tickets to an Ohio State football regular 2019 season home game of your choosing, a $100 gift card to Eddie George’s Grille 27, and one night at the Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, or similar hotel in Columbus, Ohio. Restrictions: Cannot be redeemed for game vs. Penn State or Michigan State. Item must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance and is subject to availability. Hotel may be substituted for comparable or better property. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Grand transportation is not included. Package must be booked within one year of purchase.
Greenbrier Golf & Spa Weekend Enjoy a weekend away in the breathtaking mountains of West Virginia, at The Greenbrier. You and a guest will enjoy a two night stay at the Greenbrier, as well as a round of golf at The Meadows Course, and a spa treatment for two at the Greenbrier spa. Your spa experience begins with a soak in the famous healing waters of our White Sulphur Springs, followed by a few moments in our Swiss Shower and Scotch Spray, followed by either a 25-minute or 50-minute Swedish massage that is a spectacular finale to this luxurious treatment. Don’t miss out on your chance to enjoy a truly memorable weekend away at the historic Greenbrier. Restrictions: Cannot be used during Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s weeks. Item must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance and is subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold and must be redeemed within one year from date of purchase. Ground transportation is not included.
Box Seats to the Western & Southern Open Finals Enjoy six 100-level box seats to Session 16 of the Western & Southern Open on Sunday, August 18, 2019 to watch the women’s and men’s finals! This package also includes three parking passes, six passes to the Racquet Club, and six passes to the complimentary Finals Brunch. Don’t miss out on your chance to attend the biggest sporting event in Cincinnati! Donated by Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel
Oceanfront Cottage Spend up to 7 days in this beautiful oceanfront cottage located in Avon Village, Hattaras Island on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. The Outer Banks are known for world class fishing, water sports, birding, and uncrowded beaches. This beautiful home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and sleeps a total of 7 people. A perfect get away for a family or couples! Restrictions: Available May 10, 2019-September 28, 2019. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Donated by Sarah Forman, Barbara and Thomas Boat
The Wizard of Oz at the Cincinnati Ballet Enjoy two tickets to a Cincinnati Ballet performance of The Wizard of Oz! Follow the yellow brick road to a land of enchantment! Choreographer Septime Webre transforms The Wizard of Oz into a magical ballet with music by Matthew Pierce. Experience the regional premiere with dazzling sets, costumes, and special effects! Oh, and of course, flying monkeys! Continue to follow the brick road with a $100 gift card to A Tavola and enjoy a wood fired pizza. Winner will have a choice of which performance to attend between October 25 – November 3, 2019. Donated by The Cincinnati Ballet
A Tuscan Retreat from the Ordinary Monteverdi Tuscany is a luxury hotel and spa built into the walls of a 12th century Tuscan village. Up to four guests will enjoy a week-long stay in our two-bedroom, two-bath Villa San Pietro. Each unique room within Monteverdi has been meticulously restored and uniquely designed, paying homage to the many generations gone before – from the Ancient Etruscans to the Romans to Renaissance artists. Our Culinary Academy, world-class Spa, performing arts venue (a 14th century Church), and dining venues are all designed to stimulate the mind and ignite the senses. To be sure, Monteverdi is anything but ordinary. As part of your stay, you and your guests will enjoy a complimentary cooking class in Monteverdi’s Culinary Academy, as well as complimentary daily breakfasts and evening wine tastings. You will taste the flavors and spirit of the region, set against the backdrop of the rolling Tuscan hills of green and gold grain, vineyards, cypress and olive trees. Welcome to the Tuscany of your dreams. Enjoy your visit to Monteverdi any time between now and April 30, 2020, subject to hotel availability. Airfare and ground transportation not included. Donated by Monteverdi Tuscany
Grill-n-Chill with Casey Wolford Celebrate summer with your friends and Country Day’s very own Chef de Cuisine, Casey Wolford. Casey will prepare a barbeque style dinner for ten in the comfort of your home or yard! Just provide the drinks and grill, and Casey will take care of the rest. Date and menu to be mutually agreed upon. Donated by Casey Wolford