2025 Auction Items
Live Auction Items
Private Hootenanny with David Lutken
If you couldn’t get enough of the Weston Hootenannies during Woody Sez and Almost Heaven, here’s your chance for one more! Enjoy a private hootenanny with David Lutken and other beloved Weston alums. You and up to 12 of your friends will enjoy and join in on classic American folk songs throughout the evening with these world-class musicians.
Available February & March 2026. Date and VT location subject to mutual agreement.
Courtesy of David & Sherry Lutken
Old Naples Beach Getaway
A beautiful one bed, one bath condo in the lovely Kensington Gardens complex will serve as home base for your weeklong adventure in Naples, FL. Perfectly situated within walking distance of both the beach and Olde Naples, you’ll be able to fill your days with sun, surf, and shopping.
Also included with your stay is a visit, hosted by Trustee Wayne Fisher, to the stunning, luxury golf course and country club The Colony. Enjoy 18 holes on a Par-72 championship golf course designed by renowned golf course architect and former U.S. Open champion Jerry Pate.
Available Early March 2026
Courtesy of Amy Van Nostrand and Wayne & Natalie Fisher
Amin Casa: 4 Nights in Palm Springs
Escape to the oasis of luxury and relaxation with a four-night stay at the exquisite Amin Casa Hotel in Palm Springs. Nestled in the heart of this iconic desert destination, Amin Casa Hotel (once the home of the legendary Gloria Swanson) offers a one-of-a-kind experience that seamlessly blends modern elegance with historic charm.
Dates subject to mutual agreement.
Courtesy of Nelson Cooley and Ramon Bautista
Alpine Escape in the Arlberg, Austria
Spend a week in the storybook village of Zug, a serene mountain hamlet just two kilometers from world-famous Lech am Arlberg. Nestled amid breathtaking alpine scenery, Zug offers peace and quiet with easy access to everything the region is known for. You’ll be steps away from the slopes (connected to 88 lifts and 305km of ski runs!), peaceful Nordic and walking trails along a charming mountain river, as well as world class dining experiences.
Your home for the week is a stylish two-bedroom apartment in a charming private building—an intimate, comfortable retreat perfectly suited for après-ski relaxation after days spent exploring Austria’s most idyllic winter paradise.
Dates subject to mutual agreement.
Courtesy of Gerald Scriebl, Innenarchitektur
Big Night for 6: Dinner in Weston
Dinner for six prepared by a celebrity chef Rogan Lechthaler at the home of Executive Artistic Director Susanna Gellert and in the company of Weston icon, David Bonanno. A fun night of exceptional food and company!
Courtesy of Abby and Rogan Lechthaler of the Downtown Grocery, Hosted by Susanna Gellert, Scott Zielinski, David Bonanno
The Reefs: 5 Nights in Bermuda
Relax in luxury during a 6 day, 5 night stay on Bermuda’s South Shore at The Reefs. Whether you spend your time exploring pink sand beaches and crystalline waters or indulging in the serenity of a spa day, you’re sure to enjoy every moment of this escape to paradise. Round trip airfare on BermudAir out of BOS, LGA, or EWR included.
Available November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. Black out days apply.
Courtesy of Michael Neff, The Reefs, and BermudAir
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Theater Adventure in NYC
Have an exciting adventure in NYC with a one-night stay in a luxurious room at the New York Athletic Club. Fill your trip with two tickets to a Broadway show, dinner with Executive Artistic Director Susanna Gellert, and meeting Weston’s favorite artists!
COURTESY OF WAYNE & NATALIE FISHER AND WESTON THEATER
VALUE - PRICELESS
One Night Getaway @ Grafton Inn and Dinner @ 1801 Tavern
Grafton Inn/1801 Tavern: a one-night stay with breakfast and a three-course dinner for two (92 Main Street, Grafton VT) “Nestled within a quintessential Vermont country village, The Grafton Inn merges Vermont’s pastoral heritage with its modern charms. Let our historic, individually-decorated rooms and award-winning dining surround you in comfort.” Inn-operated Grafton Trails offers recreational opportunities to go with your stay —snow shoeing or cross country skiing in winter and hiking or biking year round available with the winning bid.
Dinner excludes alcoholic beverages, and black out dates apply.
COURTESY OF GRAFTON INN, ANGELA COMSTOCK, INNKEEPER
VALUE - $500
Family Portrait Session with Russ Hurlburt
Enjoy a one-hour family photo shoot with Russ Hurlburt Photography! This includes edited photos shared with you in a Google Drive, so that you can print unlimited copies of each photograph. The photo session can be done anywhere within 30 minute drive at Weston village at your home, or an easily accessible location.
Russ Hurlburt is a Vermont-based photographer, captures the special moments that make up his clients' most treasured memories. From family gatherings and intimate weddings to action shots on Okemo’s mountainside, he creates high-quality images that truly reflect what matters most to you.
COURTESY OF RUSS HURLBURT
VALUE - $500
Hubert Schriebl Photo + Book
Hubert Schriebl is an Austrian photographer who made Stratton his home in 1964. He started off taking photographs on the side of his job as a teacher at Stratton Ski School and slowly became Stratton's official photographer. Over the course of his career, Schriebl has photographed everything from majestic mountains to Olympic downhills. His work has been featured in SKI, Skiing, GEO, Time, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, Vermont Life, and Stratton Magazine.
Included with the photograph is Stratton: The First 50 Years, A Visual History - a book that celebrates the resort’s 50th anniversary, featuring its history and the personalities who helped it grow. Descriptive narrative by Peggy Shinn and splendid photographs by Hubert Schriebl.
COURTESY OF HUBERT SCHRIEBL
VALUE - $500
8 One Day Lift Tickets to Stratton Mountain Resort
Enjoy 8 free days of skiing and ride up to the summit of Southern Vermont’s highest peak! Take the Gondola for views that stretch clear across four states including the White Mountains, Adirondacks, Berkshires and Green Mountain ranges.
Holiday blackout dates apply.
COURTESY OF STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT
VALUE - $1,200
Laura Zindel Screech Owl Platter
Enjoy this beautiful, one-of-a-kind ceramic screech owl platter by the esteemed Brattleboro designer, Laura Zindel. Crafted from earthenware and glazed with non-toxic, low-fire glazes, this platter is the perfect new addition for your home. Whether you're serving up a tasty dish or looking for a beautiful new ceramic piece to display, this platter is full of Vermont charm and is sure to brighten your day regardless of use.
COURTESY OF LAURA ZINDELL
VALUE - $350
Signed John Denver Record
Released in May of 1982, John Denver’s 16th studio album Seasons of the Heart was his last album to go gold and covering everything from his recent travels to East Asia to his separation from his first wife, Annie, to whom the record is dedicated.
This signed edition, from the personal collection of renowned songwriter and producer Max Langstaff, makes an incredible addition to any music buffs collection or the perfect gift for a John Denver Super Fan.
COURTESY OF MAX LANGSTAFF
VALUE - PRICELESS
Hall Art Experience
Experience the intersection of contemporary art and nature at the Hall Art Foundation. Enjoy a private tour of the Hall Art Foundation with 14 friends in picturesque Reading, VT! The 400-acre campus includes a converted 19th-century farmhouse, three gallery barns, a brand-new reception center, and cafe. The Hall Art Foundation also has galleries in Derneburg, Germany and MASS MoCA.
COURTESY OF THE HALL ART FOUNDATION
VALUE - $350
Anastasia’s Closet Styling Experience
Experience a styling consultation with vintage clothing ‘maven’ Ana Porteur in her Bellows Falls Shop or at your home. Ana’s collection is available online and in Bellows Falls. She is a vendor in antique shows and ’pop-ups’ in Sturbridge, MA, Boston, and New York City. She has also been seen at the Brimfield Antique Show.
She hopes to share her love of clothing, textiles and style with you.
Includes $200 credit to start your experience.
COURTESY OF ANA PORTEUR
VALUE - $400
The WILBUR Launch Edition JWA
The WILBUR Launch Edition JWA is where it all began. Designed and engineered in the USA by award-winning designer Jason Wilbur, this sold-out timepiece marked the official launch of WILBUR in 2020 and serves as the foundation of a brand that has since been named American Brand of the Year, featured in the Financial Times, and collected in over 30 countries. Only 250 pieces were ever made, and this rare example comes directly from Jason Wilbur’s personal collection. Owning a WILBUR Launch Edition is an opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional piece of watchmaking history, created by a designer who calls Vermont home.
COURTESY OF JASON WILBUR
VALUE - $2,700
Simon Pearce Trees & Lunch
Four of Simon Pearce’s signature hand-blown glass trees will make a spectacular addition to your collection. Ranging from “majestic evergreens to modern takes on form,” there is sure to be something for everyone in this collection. This package also includes a $200 gift certificate for a delectable lunch at the Simon Pearce Restaurant, attached to their flagship store in Quechee.
COURTESY OF LINDA OSKAM
VALUE - $1,400
Weekend Mountain Staycation
Relax and unwind with a weekend staycation in a stunning “Treehouse” cottage, featuring panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. This beautiful one bed, one bath cottage with a full kitchen and screened porch makes the perfect hideaway for two in South Londonderry. Relax in the sauna or explore the breathtaking surroundings with three miles of hiking/snowshoe trails on property. You’ll also enjoy a delicious dinner at the fantastic farm to table restaurant SoLo.
Stay and dinner are for 2 adults. No dogs, cats welcome. Dates subject to mutual agreement.
COURTESY OF JIM & SANDY WILBUR AND CHLOE & WESLEY GENOVART
VALUE - $1,500
‘ Arranging Garnishes as the Guests Arrive’ by Anthony Surratt, 2021 36”x48” Painting
Anthony Surratt is a mixed-media abstract artist based in Southern Vermont. While he adds multiple layers of paint, paper, and other materials to his paintings and assemblages, it is frequently via methods of subtraction and excavation—sanding, scraping, gouging, sawing, digging—that their ultimate themes and meanings emerge.
COURTESY OF ANTHONY SURRATT
VALUE - $2,600
Raclette Dinner
This delicious traditional French meal will transport you to a cozy chalet in The Alps! Enjoy an unforgettable meal of cornichons, roasted vegetables, and more all covered in delectable Raclette cheese. The delightful Norene Peck will host you and your party at her beautiful Manchester home. Includes food & wine for up to 8, date subject to mutual agreement.
COURTESY OF NORENE PECK
VALUE - PRICELESS
Robert DuGrenier Hot Glass Planet & Glass Blowing Experience
Start your very own solar system right here and now with a unique planet by this renowned glass artist from Townshend, VT. It’s just like the one-of-a-kind planets displayed at the VitroVerse exhibit at Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester in past years. Add to your glass art collection by creating other unique works of art under Robert’s guidance in his studio. This is a once in lifetime experience.
COURTESY OF ROBERT & KATHY DUGRENIER
VALUE - $400
Grafton Village Cheese Basket
A handcrafted basket – a work of art on its own – loaded with favorite artisanal cheeses from the internationally known, award winning cheese maker. Grafton Village Cheese just won honors for five of its products at the American Cheese Society Competition with a 1st place award for Clothbound Cheddar as well as Silver and Bronze awards at the “Big E” Exposition representing all six New England States. All seven award winners will be in this basket along with other delectable goodies.
COURTESY OF GRAFTON VILLAGE CHEESE
VALUE - $250
Thank You to Our Stick Season Gala
Co-Chairs and Committee
Gala Co-Chairs
Linda Oskam
Jim & Sandy Wilbur
Gala Comittee
Juliette Britton
Claudia Harris
Hilary Oskam
Norene Peck
Claire S. Stern
Bill Watson