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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.

Date and VT location subject to mutual agreement.

Courtesy of David & Sherry Lutken

Snowbird Ski Resort Condo: MLK Week

Escape to the heart of the Wasatch Mountains, Little Cottonwood Canyon, and indulge in the ultimate ski mountain getaway at the Cliff Club at Snowbird, Utah, only 45 minutes from the Salt Lake City airport.

High rise condo accommodates up to 10 people with two queen beds and three pull out sofas, full kitchen, and balcony with hot tub. Amenities include full service spa, fitness room, restaurants, and outdoor pool. Known for it’s champagne powder, Snowbird also maintains  groomed slopes everywhere to get you where you want to go - making the condo and facilties an easy ski in and ski out!

Because of it’s altitude - 8,100 ft at the base and 11,000 feet at its peak (that’s a 3,240 vertical drop!) - the snow is light and fluffy making for the Best Skiing in the World! Snowbird offers heli-skiing on site if you want to get to the back country, plus a dual pass can get you over to Alta from the top of Snowbird, so you can ski two of the most iconic ski areas in the West.

Available January 15 - 22, 2027

Courtesy of Carole & Jean-Claude Sureau

A Week in Paris

Located just down the hill from Montmartre on the beloved Rue des Martyrs, a quartier populaire in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, this apartment offers an taste of genuine Parisian life in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

The two-bedroom is tucked inside a classic French building, with the kind of character that makes staying in Paris feel more like you live there than simply visiting. The apartment overlooks a school courtyard, offering a lovely respite from the energy of the lively streets.

Step outside and you are on the Rue des Martyrs, one of Paris’s well-known neighborhood streets, filled with cafés, bakeries, specialty food shops, boutiques, and everyday Parisian life. From here, Montmartre is just up the hill, while the Opéra, the Louvre, and many of the city’s celebrated sights are within walking distance.

Whether your dream of Paris involves people watching from a café terrasse or wandering through Montmartre, exploring museums or simply settling into the rhythm of life in a Parisian neighborhood, this week offers the opportunity to settle into the rhythm of life in a Parisian neighborhood.

Dates subject to mutual agreement.

Courtesy of Juliette Britton

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

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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 some of Weston’s favorite artists!

COURTESY OF WAYNE & NATALIE FISHER AND WESTON THEATER COMPANY

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

2-Hour Land Rover Experience

Develop your driving skills with expert coaching including navigating steep inclines, descents, side slopes, and water crossings with stunning views of the Green Mountains in your choice of Land Rover vehicle.

Valid driver’s license required.

COURTESY OF THE LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE

VALUE - $1,200

Week at Jackson Gore and Okemo Mountain

Come experience mountain living and enjoy a 4 night mid-week stay in a cozy ski-in/ski-out retreat (sleeps 4-8) at the Jackson Gore Inn on Okemo Mountain. The first bedroom contains 2 queen beds and the living room has both a murphy bed and a pull-out sofa. Your accommodations are steps away from skiing, riding, snow-tubing, and more.

Amenities include indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, hot tubs, outdoor fire pit, restaurants, and indoor parking.

Dates available: January 4 - 8; February 1 - 5; March 1 - 5, 2027.

COURTESY OF GEORGE & LINDA THOMSON

VALUE: $2500

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 - $960

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

Private Pilates Reformer Class

Experience a 50 minute 1:1 Pilates Reformer Session or bring a friend and enjoy a fun, motivating duet session with Winterspell Pilates.

Perfect for all fitness levels — come as you are!

The Pilates Reformer is a unique, low-impact apparatus that uses spring resistance to build strength while promoting proper alignment and control.

Mutually agreed upon day and time prior to 12/31/26 in private Pilates studio in Weston, VT
Valid for up to 2 people (ages 16+)

COURTESY OF JESSICA CLAPP

VALUE - $90

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

Castle Hill Resort & Spa Staycation

Enjoy a one-night stay The Pointe Hotel, part of one of the most elegant and romantic resorts in Vermont, with a timeless, Old-World charm surrounded by beautiful gardens and the majestic pine forests of the Green Mountains.

Escape to a world of wellness at the Aveda Concept Spa, with a one month Gold Membership, featuring indulgent spa treatments, a state-of-the-art fitness center, private classes and personal training and a heated outdoor pool and hot tub that are open year round.

COURTESY OF CASTLE HILL RESORT & SPA

VALUE - $325

Consult & Fine Line Treatment at Vermont Facial Aesthetics

Dr. Carol Boerner sees clients in her beautiful home in Reading, Vermont. Vermont Facial Aesthetics is a concierge injectables practice and offers holistic therapies incorporating anti-aging technology - including fillers, peels, Botox, and medical-grade skincare. She has studied aging faces for the last 30 years and has acquired the skills to enhance and rejuvenate them.

Dr. Boerner specializes in creating a natural relaxed appearance. Relaxing those vertical lines between the brows has been shown to give the same effect as taking 10 mg of Prozac. So, not only do you look more relaxed, you feel more relaxed and act more relaxed. Dr. Boerner invites you into her home for an hour and a half consultation about your skin and treatment for your vertical forehead headlines.

COURTESY OF DR. CAROL BOERNER

VALUE - $350

Focaccia-Making Class: A Hands-On Italian Baking Experience

Gather a group of eight for a delicious focaccia making class taught by Deborah Twombly and Marisa Bolognese.

During this 2+ hour class, participants will learn the techniques behind making beautiful, flavorful focaccia from scratch. You’ll prepare your own dough, learn the secrets to achieving the perfect texture and crust, and discover how to transform focaccia into an edible work of art using creative decorating techniques.

Come ready to roll up your sleeves, get a little flour on your fingers, learn some new bread baking skills, and enjoy the irresistible aroma—and taste—of focaccia straight from the oven.

Date, time, and location to be mutually determined.

COURTESY OF DEBORAH TWOMBLY AND MARISA BOLOGNESE

VALUE: $1,200

Weekend Mountain Staycation

Relax and unwind with a 2 night 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.

Also included are two One Day Lift Tickets for nearby Stratton Mountain. Enjoy a day 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.

Stay is for 2 adults. No dogs, but cats welcome. Dates subject to mutual agreement.

COURTESY OF JIM & SANDY WILBUR AND
STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT

VALUE - $1,500

Anthony Surratt 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 - $2,500

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

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 - $300

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Thank You to Our Stick Season Gala
Co-Chairs and Committee

Gala Co-Chairs

Juliette Britton

Jim & Sandy Wilbur

David & Laura Katz

Gala Comittee

Claudia Harris

Brent Johnson

Linda Oskam

Norene Peck

Claire S. Stern

Carole Sureau

Bill Watson