"A Late Summer Soirée IV" Auction Offerings

Framed graphite on paper
"Weight of a Dark Wish"
27" X 31-1/2"
($5,000 value)

Platinum flower pendant with 0.35 carats total weight in round brilliant-cut diamonds on a 16" platinum chain. Stunning!
($1,325 value)

Two gift certificates, each for 10 hours of any kind of labor from Home Partners:

• Masonry – stonework, patios, fireplaces, walkways, etc.
• Carpentry – renovations, additions, kitchens/baths, decks, etc.
• Painting – interior, exterior, pressure washing

(Value is $400 for each)

Custom gourmet dinner for up to ten persons, including cocktails and appetizers, dinner and wine, dessert and coffee, arranged at the mutual convenience of the prizewinner and the Applebutter Innkeepers, Michael Pacht and Barbara Barry, minimum bid $450.
($750 value)

Prints of original pastels by Robin Nuse, expertly framed by The Gilded Edge.

By the Poppies

($425 value)

Late Afteroon at Occum Pond

($300 value)

Dinner for ten, including your hosts, Heidi and Cam Eldred, at their Hanover home, on a mutually agreeable date.
($600 value)

Gourmet Homemade Vegetarian Pizza Dinner for Ten, including appetizers, pizza, salad, dessert, wine/beer, coffee/tea.  Perfect for a casual adult birthday celebration!

Served in the home of Bruce Pacht and Lori Fortini (Lebanon, NH) by Chef Rob Gurwitt on a Saturday evening of mutual convenience to the winning bidder.
($500 value)

Mid-1800’s wooden double bed frame -- headboard, footboard and side rails.
One of a kind!
($500 value)

A special dinner, on a mutually convenient date, for eight people (including hosts) at the Hanover home of Tom Blinkhorn and Betsy McGean: Gourmet food, excellent wine, lively conversation
($450 value)

200 gallons of heating oil

Two-night stay at the Applebutter Inn, subject to availability, Sunday through Thursday.  Not available holidays or foliage season (September 15-October 21).
($380 value)

Woodstock Country Club
Two greens fees and cart
($190 value)

Suicide Six Ski Area
Two full-day lift tickets
($120 value)

Two gift certificates, each for one midweek night of luxury accommodations and sumptuous breakfasts for two in the White Room.
($240 value each)

Anichini Company Store
www.anichini.com
(603) 298-8656
West Lebanon, NH

Architectural Tour of Dartmouth
for up to six persons.

Two-hour morning tour of the Dartmouth campus led by John D. “Jack” Wilson followed by lunch at the Hanover Inn. Jack is available to perform this tour during the height of foliage season, from late September to late October, but it can be scheduled at the winning bidder’s convenience.
($360 value)

Hanover Inn
www.hanoverinn.com
(603) 643-1410
Hanover, NH

Walking stick with curly ramshorn handle and genuine blackthorne shank. Hand made in England. Complete with papers documenting authenticity!
($360 value)

Ella Erway

Two 18" Throw Pillows by Jo Ellen Designs, 100% wool micro-point hand hooked, earth shades with a "deer in the garden" design
($190 value)

Pompanoosuc Mills
www.pompy.com
(603) 643-1530
Hanover, NH

Framed watercolor by Brian Walsh
"Farmhouse in Winter"
($175 value)

Brian Walsh
Hanover, NH

Hand-thrown, hand-carved vase with Tree of Life design, part of Cream Carved collection
($175 value)

Miranda Thomas Pottery
www.shackletonthomas.com
(802) 672-5175
Bridgewater, VT

Gift certificate for four green fees
($172 value)

Lake Morey Resort
www.lakemoreyresort.com
(802) 333-4311
Fairlee, VT

One night stay for two people at the Courtyard by Marriott Hanover/Lebanon
($160 value)

Courtyard by Marriott
www.courtyard.com/lebcy
(603) 643-5600
Lebanon, NH

Gift basket of L'Occitane products: shea butter body lotion, verbena Eau de Toilette spray, shea butter hand cream, olive branch soap, exfoliating shower cream. Indulge yourself with products made of only the finest natural ingredients!
($150 value)

JuliAna's Boutique
www.shopjuliana.com
(603) 643-3350
Hanover, NH

Brookfield Stationery Box and
Caran D'Ache Pen
Incredibly lux -- "art you can use"!
($120 value)

That Little Spot of Red
www.littlespotofred.com
(603) 643-2111
Hanover, NH

Dreamy floral-decorated throw pillow in shades of red and cream
($115 value)

Gilberte Interiors Inc.
(603) 643-3727
Hanover, NH

Keurig Coffee Brewer B-40, with 22 K-Cups
($114 value)

Green Mountain Coffee
www.greenmountaincoffee.com
(888) 879-4627
Waterbury, VT

Three Cookbooks:
"Whole Grain Baking"
"The Cookie Companion"
"Baker's Companion"
($105 value)

King Arthur Flour
www.kingarthurflour.com
(802) 649-3361
Norwich, VT

A gift basket of delectable gourmet food
($100 value)

Provisions International
www.provisionsintl.com
(802) 291-6100
White River Junction, VT

Hand-strung necklace, earrings and bracelet, in glittering Blue Gold with gold-filled beads and clasp. Subtle bling!
($100 value)

Anonymous

Framed and matted original watercolor by Josephine Wolfenden
($100 value)

Unframed photo of Dartmouth by Adrian Bouchard
($50 value)

Sheila Tanzer

Nicholas & Bros. Express Wooden Toy Wagon
($99 value)

Allard's Unfinished 'n More Furniture
www.allardsfurniture.com
(802) 295-2333
White River Junction, VT

A gorgeous woman's shirt in a sumptuous shade of green!
($98 value)

F.H. Clothing
www.fathat.com
(802) 296-6646
Quechee, VT

Medium Thetford Glass Bowl
($95 value)

Simon Pearce
www.simonpearce.com
(802) 230-2104
Hanover and Quechee

Overnight package in the Great Stone Dwelling at the Enfield Shaker Museum. Includes an overnight stay, guided tour of the Enfield Shaker Museum, and a light breakfast.
($95 value)

Enfield Shaker Museum
www.shakermuseum.org
(603) 632-4346
Enfield, NH

Four adult round trip summer gondola rides. Spectacular views await you!
($92 value)

Stowe Mountain Resort
www.stowe.com
(802) 253-3000
Stowe, VT

A tire alignment
($90 value)

Wilson Tire
(603) 448-4550
Lebanon, NH

Two family admission tickets and the "Discover Vermont" book
($83 value)

Billings Farm & Museum
www.billingsfarm.org
(802) 457-2355
Woodstock, VT

Two tickets to any 2009-2010 production (excluding holiday musical)
($54 to $88 value)

Northern Stage
www.northernstage.org
(802) 296-7000
White River Junction, VT

$75 gift certificate

Osteria Pane e Salute
www.osteriapaneesalute.com
(802) 457-4882
Woodstock, VT

Large three-tier sewing caddy
($72 value)

Lebanon Sew 'n Vac
(603) 298-8103
West Lebanon, NH

Traditional 8" Gold Picture Light
($67 value)

Creative Lighting Designs & Decor
www.creativelightingdesigns.com
(603) 448-2066
Lebanon, NH

Woodlink Brushed Copper Black Oil Sunflower Feeder and 20 lb. of bird seed
($67 value)

West Lebanon Feed & Supply
www.westlebanonsupply.com
(603) 298-8600
West Lebanon, NH

An assortment of fine cheeses!
($60 value)

Cabot Creamery Cooperative
www.cabotcheese.com
(888) 792-2268

Eisenhower Toby Jug by Barrington China, England, ca. 1950
($60 value)

Antiques on Canaan Street
(603) 523-9621
Canaan, NH

Highland Tweed 100% wool blanket
($60 value)

Scotland by the Yard
www.scotlandbytheyard.com
(802) 295-5351
Quechee, VT

Chantal LOOP Teakettle in Chili Red
($55 value)

Main Street Kitchens
(603) 643-9100
Hanover, NH

100% Cotton Full/Queen Reversible
Indian Duvet Cover
($52 value)

Folk
(603) 643-5111
Hanover, NH

Two gifts, each a large and small wooden collage art frame with matting
($52 value each)

Junction Frame Shop
www.junctionframeshop.com
(802) 296-2121
White River Junction, VT

Six movie tickets for use Mondays through Thursdays
($51 value)

Nugget Theaters
www.nugget-theaters.com
(603 643-2769
Hanover, NH

11 Japanese lacquer demitasse cups and saucers
($50 value)

Antique hand-thrown ceramic kerosene lantern
($75 value)

Jane Smith

One hour Thai massage
($65 value)

Justin Evans Thai Yoga Massage
(802) 457-2470
Woodstock, VT

$50 Gift Certificate

CCBA
www.joinccba.org
(603) 448-6477
Lebanon, NH

$50 Gift Certificate

$50 Gift Certificate

The Yankee Bookshop
www.yankeebookshop.com
(802) 457-2411
Woodstock, VT

A unique pin/pendant with a unakite stone and Austrian crystals
($50 value)

Unicorn
(802) 457-2480
Woodstock, VT

A $50 gift certificate to Lui Lui, Molly's or Jesse's

Blue Sky Restaurant Group
www.blueskyrestaurants.com
West Lebanon & Hanover, NH

Wilson basketball
($50 value)

Stateline Sports
www.statelinesports.com
(603) 298-8090
West Lebanon, NH

$50 Gift Certificate

Best Buy
www.bestbuy.com
(603) 298-7353
W. Lebanon, NH

A Christmas tree!
($50 value)

A & J Christmas Tree Farms
White River Junction, VT

$50 Gift Certificate

Campion's Womens Shop
(603) 643-1700
Hanover, NH

Test your mind with the German board game "Then & Now"
($45 value)

Noushka
www.noushka.net
(802) 457-1056
Woodstock, VT

12 free movie or game rentals; one per month for a year
($45 value)

Movie Market
www.movie-mkt.com
(603) 632-4600
Enfield, NH

John Deere toy -- die-cast metal tractor with loader
($41 value)

L.F. Trottier & Sons
http://jddealer.deere.com/lftrottier/
(802) 763-8082
White River Jct. and S. Royalton, VT

Two tickets to the Handel Society concert in December 2009 ($40 value)

Joan Cooke

$40 Barnes & Noble Gift Card

Pasta plate
($40 value)

Fossil Glass
www.cristinasalusti.com
(802) 457-9366
Woodstock, VT

Adult Bicycle Helmet
Specialized "Air Force 3"
($40 value)

Omer & Bob's
www.omerandbobs.com
(604) 448-3522
Lebanon, NH

Indian silk scarf, shades of grey with red knots -- ethereal!
($39 value)

Bella
(603) 643-5698
Hanover, NH

Four guest passes
($36 value)

VINS
www.vinsweb.org
(802) 359-5000
Quechee, VT

$35 Gift Certificate

Three Tomatoes Trattoria
www.threetomatoestrattoria.com
(603) 448-1711
Lebanon, NH

$30 Gift Certificate

The Perfect Pear Cafe
www.theperfectpearcafe.com
(802) 222-5912
Bradford, VT

$30 Gift Certificate

Yama II Restaurant
(603) 643-4000
Hanover, NH

Child's red fleece jacket, size 8/10
($28 value)

The Rugged Bear
www.ruggedbear-online.com
(603) 298-6640
West Lebanon, NH

Exquisite hand-blown glass bird
($25 value)

Route 4 Glassblowing Studio
www.route4glass.com
(802)295-1648
Quechee, VT

$25 Gift Certificate

Murphy's on the Green
www.murpheysonthegreen.com
(603) 643-4075
Hanover, NH

Whippletree Yarn Shop
www.whippletreeyarn.com
(802) 457-1325
Woodstock, VT

$25 Gift Certificate

Ramunto's Brick 'n Brew Pizzeria
www.bricknbrew.com
(603) 643-9500
Hanover, NH

$25 Gift Certificate

Jake's Coffee Company
www.jakescoffeecompany.com
(603) 442-9522
Lebanon, NH

Igloo two-gallon water cooler
($24.50 value)

Kibby Equipment, Inc.
(802) 295-3128
White River Junction, VT

Dickies thermal-lined hooded fleece jacket, men's size XL
($24 value)

Hirsch's Clothing, Footwear & Uniforms
(603) 448-2454
Lebanon, NH

$20 Gift Certificate

The Fort @ Exit 18
(603) 448-5512
Lebanon, NH

Helen Brody's Cookbook
"New Hampshire: From Farm to Kitchen"
($18.95 value)

Helen Brody
www.helenbrody.com
Lebanon, NH

Two flannel cosmetic bags
($9 value each)

Vermont Flannel Company
www.vermontflannel.com
(802) 457-4111
Woodstock, VT

Floral picture frame
($15 value)

Carriage Shed
www.carriageshed.com
(800) 441-6057
White River Junction, VT