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LIVE AUCTION
1. SHAGBARK CHEF’S TABLE
Scrumptious seasonal multi-course dinner for up to 12 guests with a $1,000 voucher towards tax and gratuity and additional beverages. Enjoy a posh dinner at Shagbark with 11 of your favorite people . The highly praised up-south restaurant is owned by award-winning chef Walter Bundy ‘86 . One of the most sought-after places to dine in Richmond, Shagbark boasts such commendations as the AAA Four Diamond Award, USA Today’s top 20 restaurants to try and Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Award of Excellence . Showcasing the bounty of Virginia and its local farmers, fishermen, and artisans, Shagbark is known for inspired cuisine in an exceptional setting . Chef Bundy invites the highest bidder and 11 guests for a seasonal, multi-course tasting dinner complete with wine pairings . Your party will enjoy this special meal at a communal table made from Virginia Shagbark hickory for which the restaurant is named! This rare opportunity is sure to be a memorable culinary experience for all those lucky enough to have a seat at the table . Reservation must be made on a mutually agreeable date with Chef Bundy’s team . Not valid on Fridays, during the months of November and December or on holidays . Other nights may be unavailable due to private events . Good until February 2024 . Shagbark/Walter Bundy ’86
2. ESCAPE TO THE CAPE!
One glorious week in a five-bedroom home in the seaside town of Woods Hole on Cape Cod. Accommodates up to 10 guests. Boasting bright, modern decor and spacious interiors, this newly renovated home invites everyone to relax and unwind in style while taking in the magnificent views of Buzzards Bay from every room . Beach equipment is available for your use as well as a large backyard with an outdoor deck and dining area . Enjoy the local sights in the vibrant village of Woods Hole or hop on a direct ferry to Martha’s Vineyard for the day . The Cape is your oyster! May 1-June 18 or September 4-October 30 or another mutually agreed upon date in 2023 . Alice and Mac Livingston
3. REYNOLDS GALLERY ONE OF A KIND
Artwork by Joseph Scheer, Caligula Japonica female, 2017, archival print on watercolor paper, 34 x 44 inches. Scheer catalogs the wonder of nature through print media, video and web-based projects . Scheer specifically chooses subjects that are interesting, diverse and often little known . He uses digital scanning technology to create high-resolution images that reveal exquisite details indiscernible to the naked eye . This magnificent moth in yellow ochre and golden brown with light burgundy details on its wings is dramatic against a solid white background . Reynolds Gallery - Rick’s Custom Frame
4. BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT HOME IN DUCK!
Enjoy a relaxing week in the Sanderling subdivision of Duck, NC that sleeps 14 in a six-bedroom and four bath oceanfront beach house. Flock to delightful Duck, NC for a fantastic week with your family in this truly special oceanfront beach home only three hours from Richmond . This six-bedroom home has three kings, two queens and two sets of twin bunks with four bathrooms (3 full and 1 half bath) . This beach house includes the use of the Sanderling Neighborhood Swim and Racquet Club . This is a private home and not in a rental program so you can avoid the traffic, no need to travel on a Saturday or Sunday . The town of Duck is quiet and charming with wide, clean, uncrowded beaches that are ranked among the nation’s best . Explore miles of bike paths and the walkable village with shops, restaurants and a sound front park . The beach and views are so captivating from this oceanfront beach home that you just might choose to bury your toes in the sand and never leave . Pack the car and head east with your family- your perfect vacation awaits! Available for a mutually agreeable week . Expires one year from the auction . Blackout dates: Mid-June through mid-August 2023 and December 26, 2023 through January 3, 2024 . Families only and no pets, please . Betsy and Bo Nelson
5. UNDER THE LIGHTS PARTY
Completely catered party at St. Christopher’s newly constructed Community Pavilion under the lights of Knowles Field for 100 guests. Invite 99 of your closest friends for an evening to remember without lifting a finger . St . Christopher’s parents will host this unforgettable night at St . Christopher’s Community Pavilion and under the lights! Enjoy live music by Ford’s Cellar while indulging in a delicious dinner catered by MOSAIC restaurant . Navy Hill Tequila Sodas in three delicious flavors (Squeeze of Lime, Blood Orange, and Grapefruit) will also be on hand for sipping . The Tap Trailer will be on site to give your guests a great beer selection and a good time! With beautiful flowers by the talented Christina McCoy with Poppy & Birch, all of the details are covered . Just sit back, relax and enjoy YOUR PARTY UNDER THE LIGHTS! Mutually agreeable date in 2023 . Susan and Jody Begley - Lesley and Cornell Berry - Cheney and Berkeley Edmunds ‘91 - Courtney and Tim Jordan - Alison and Miguel Martin - Kristi and Stuart Porterfield - Rita and Sam Stocks - Carter and Matt Tatum - Shannon and Randy Weis - Courtney and Rob Worrell - Ford’s Cellar/Clark Coulbourn ’93, Patrick Ford, Wink Ewing ‘91, Andrew LeVasseaur, Richard Bishop, Andy Mathews - Poppy & Birch/Christina McCoy - MOSAIC Catering - Classic Party Rentals of Virginia - Tap Trailer/Carrington Williams ’92 - Navy Hill/Jenny Lucas, Katie Williams
6. LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER!
Mid-century modern gem with private pool in Uptown New Orleans for six guests to enjoy for up to four nights. Experience the Crescent City during a three-to-four-night stay in this gorgeous Uptown midcentury modern style home with an open floor plan and large expansive glass windows throughout . Six people will fit comfortably in three bedrooms (1 king, 2 queens) with three bathrooms . A private outdoor pool beckons after a day taking in the heady sights, sounds, flavors and scents of NOLA . The house is on Dominican Street near Audubon Park, just a few blocks from streetcars, local restaurants and the unique shops and galleries of New Orleans . Get ready for big fun in the Big Easy! Available for Jazz Festival April 23-May 7, 2023, and mutually agreeable dates with homeowner through February 2024 . Deborah and Thomas Valentine ’76
7. ROARING 20s DINNER PARTY
Elegant, fanciful and fun seated dinner party for 20. Experience a night of revelry reminiscent of Monument Avenue in 1923 . Let’s follow our grandparents’ lead who knew how to have a good time post a pandemic and a war in Europe and relive the 1920’s in the 2020’s . Invite 20 of your closest friends for a night that even Daisy and Jay Gatsby couldn’t top . Hosted by St . Christopher’s parents, we’ve got the night buttoned up . From a top-secret invitation to ritzy cocktails to decadent food – it’s going to be the bee’s knees, dolls . Dust off your party frock and polish those shoes for a night to remember in a historic Monument Avenue home . Available for a mutually agreeable date in March, April, September or October, 2023 . Heather and Tony Caputo - Marlo and Taylor Reveley IV ’92 - Jen and Mark Scallon - Tarran Turvey and Matt Greenawalt - Whitney and Eric Van Der Hyde
8. UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN!
Seven-night stay in Tuscany in a four-bedroom, three bath villa with a private pool and magnificent views near the historic center of Cortona. Accommodates eight guests. Stunning views, a panoramic swimming pool and a full kitchen set this villa apart . The villa is nestled on a hillside amongst olive groves with the charming walled city of Cortona close by for exploring shops, museums, churches and even an ancient fortress . You’ll have a hard time deciding whether to play the tourist or simply soak in the sun poolside . The more adventurous may wish to hike the local trails or day trip to nearby hill towns . This package includes a guided wine and cheese tour to see and sample some of the local wine and cheese production in three nearby villages . Your group will also be treated to a three-course dinner highlighting local dishes prepared by a private chef . Now that is la dolce vita! Package needs to be booked within one year of auction and used within two years . Reservation must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance and is subject to availability . Airfare not included . Anonymous, The Spiller Family
9. TOYOTA 4RUNNER 4YOU!
2023 Toyota 4Runner Classic Silver Metallic 4X4 SR5 Premium V6 Sport-Utility Vehicle This 2023 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 SR5 Premium V6 is a rugged, midsize sport-utility vehicle with classic silver metallic exterior and black graphite interior . This must-have SUV has all the key features of a well-appointed interior including a backup camera, premium audio 8” touch screen with 8 speakers, Dynamic Navigation compatible with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM, smart key system with push button start, power and heated front seats, and power sliding rear window . Safety-minded parents will be pleased to know the 4Runner earned a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration . With exceptional resale value, your ride doesn’t get any better than this! McGeorge Toyota/Rod McGeorge ’84, Dave Mitchell
10. FIGURE 8 FABULOUS
Gorgeous oceanfront home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms for one week on North Carolina’s private Figure 8 Island. Accommodates one to two families. Spend a memorable week in this beautiful oceanfront cottage on Figure 8, a family-friendly vacation spot known for its sandy white beaches, cool blue green water, and casual environment . With four bedrooms and four baths (3 king beds and 2 bunk areas), there is ample room for everyone to kick back and enjoy their island time . Beach chairs, boogie boards, and bikes are available for outdoor fun during your stay . Mutually agreed upon week in 2024 . No pets, please . Jenny and Brian Lucas
11. YOU’D BETTER BELIZE IT
Beachfront villa at El Pescador Resort for up to six guests to spend one week on Belize’s lovely Ambergris Caye. Discover Belize’s amazing Ambergris Caye with a seven-night stay in a lovely three-bedroom villa right on the beach . Enjoy stunning views of the Belize Barrier Reef across an open expanse of turquoise Caribbean Sea from the hammock on your private veranda . At El Pescador you can achieve the angler’s ultimate dream - a Grand Slam of bonefish, tarpon, and permit . Belize’s shallow water contains the only classic tarpon flats outside of South Florida and are world renowned for offering the opportunity to sight cast to tarpon 12 months a year . When not reeling them in, explore the island with complimentary use of the resort’s paddleboards, kayaks and bicycles . Package also includes a delicious dinner for six people on the night of your arrival and a complimentary fly-fishing workshop . Daily guided fishing tours are available for additional purchase . www .elpescador .com . Based on space availability . Blackout dates apply . Airfare not included . Valid through October 31, 2023 El Pescador Resort/Alissa Flota
12. WIN A GARDNER GRIN
Full orthodontist treatment for one child or adult. Richmond’s favorite orthodontist and St . Christopher’s dad, Dr . Graham Gardner, and his partner, Dr . Natalie La Rochelle, at the newly renamed Gardner and La Rochelle Orthodontics, has been creating radiant smiles for children and adults in the Richmond area since 1998 . Dr . Gardner has been named “Richmond’s Top Orthodontist” several times by local dentists for Richmond Magazine and by patients for Style Weekly . Dr . Gardner and his team offer the latest in orthodontic technology to give patients the best possible experience . His office is conveniently located at the corner of Monument Avenue and Willow Lawn Drive, with a second location near the intersection of Patterson Avenue and Gaskins Road . Don’t wait! Upgrade your grin today! Initial consultation must take place by February 2024 . Must be a new patient not currently being treated at the practice . GLO Gardner & La Rochelle Orthodontics/Dr. Graham Gardner
13. SET YOUR SIGHTS ON ARGENTINA
Dove hunting trip for four to Argentina’s San Luis Lodge for four nights and five days. Enjoy a travel hunting experience like no other . San Luis sits on an immaculately kept traditional estancia and provides comfortable, concierge-style service on the hunt and back at the lodge . San Luis perfectly blends the charm of “old world” Argentina with contemporary luxury and offers amenities seldom found at hunting lodges . The shooting is unlimited and the volume exceptional . Your personal field assistant will keep your gun loaded and do all of the field work for you . Expect lavish meals showcasing authentic Argentinian cuisine, especially the asado (Argentinian BBQ) lunch often followed by a much-needed siesta . This package includes 2 rooms (double occupancy), all meals, one bottle of wine per person at dinner and spirits at the lodge, vehicles and field transportation for every hunt, plus soft drinks, beer and wine in the fields . Do not let this one get away! Travel is through Buenos Aires followed by a brief hour flight to San Luis . Must be used within one year from purchase date . Exclusions: Airfare, gratuities and other incurred expenses, hunting license, gun rental, shells, etc . Hillary and Brett Hawkins
14. PUPPY LOVE
Outrageously cute yellow Labrador Retriever puppy from Misty Morning Labradors Kennel. This precious male Labrador Retriever puppy comes from the highly-respected Misty Morning Labradors Kennel owned by Gary and Nancy Laundry in Manakin-Sabot and hopes to be an adorable addition to your family . Misty Morning is a locally-owned Breeder of Merit certified with AKC, and for more than 25 years, they have bred family, service, and hunting companions from healthy, diverse breeding lines . To help you get started, you’ll also receive a puppy gift basket filled with toys and fun from for the love of pete! and a first puppy vet visit and vaccination from Dr . Jason Hiser at Scott’s Addition Animal Hospital . Do not miss this opportunity to take home a furry bundle of joy to your family . Trish and Mike McClendon - Scott’s Addition Animal Hospital - for the love of pete!
15. ST. CHRISTOPHER’S FIRST LIGHTS BY BARRY PURCELL
Photographic collage of the first Friday Night Lights at St. Christopher’s School on November 4, 2022, captured and created by artist Barry Purcell. This is your chance to own a piece of St . Christopher’s history as imagined from the unique perspective of Barry Purcell . The piece is an “intimate snapshot” of an unforgettable evening for the Saints community, transformed into an abstract work commemorating the event in an incomparable way . Barry Purcell is a fourth-generation painter and photographer born in Virginia Beach . He is represented by Reynolds Gallery in Richmond and his work can be found in both corporate and individual collections across the U .S . He received his Bachelor of Science from James Madison University as well as his Juris Doctorate and Master of Business from the University of Richmond . Barry has strong ties to St . Christopher’s with many family members being alumni of the school . He currently resides in Richmond and Virginia Beach . Barry Purcell - Shannon and Randy Weis
16. MEXICO, MEXICO, MEXICO OR MEXICO
Get away for a seven-night stay with or without the kids at a Grand Mayan resort in a luxury room that can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under the age of 11) at your choice of one of four locations: Acapulco, Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Penasco or Cancun-Riviera Maya. No matter which location you choose, you will enjoy a relaxing stay at a four-diamond luxury resort on an oceanfront property . Enjoy luxurious accommodations, endless pools, world-class restaurants, activities for all ages and staff that caters to your every need . You will enjoy a vacation filled with fun, relaxation and the very best service in Mexico . With multiple destinations offering distinctly unique and beautiful locales to experience, each option offers exciting ways to vacation with a comfortable and friendly atmosphere . There are no blackout dates . You have 12 months to book and 18 months to travel . Concierge and booking services are included . Exclusions: Airfare, food and drinks . Nueva Vallarta and Cancun-Riviera Maya include one-way airport to hotel shuttles . Anonymous