TACA Custom Live Auction
Sponsored by Christie’s
Charles Antin, Auctioneer, Christie’s Auction House
I. Mother and Daughter Spa Getaway at Lake Austin Spa Resort
Escape to the shores of Lake Austin for a soothing mother and daughter
spa experience at Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, Texas. Enjoy a
four-night stay for two in a Double Premier Room with three gourmet
meals per day per person, $480 spa and fitness credit per person (one
treatment will be the Tour of Texas signature body treatment), two
monogrammed Lake Austin Spa Resort bathrobes and two Lake Austin Spa
Resort Bath & Body gift baskets. Roundtrip airport transfers for two
from Austin Bergstrom International Airport included. Resort stay is
valid through September 30, 2009. Some restrictions may apply.
Courtesy of Neiman Marcus and Lake Austin Spa Resort (www.lakeaustin.com)
Value: $7,665
II. Bird Bath by Brad Oldham, Inc.
Water movement controls our mood like the weather. It makes a statement
deep in our emotions. Brad Oldham uses water in his sculptural fountain
Bird Bath to bring the music of the birds’ song and expression to life.
Bird Bath features three bronze birds lounging in a regal, cast-stone
fountain. One bird stands, soulfully watching the spouting water. The
second bird lounges leisurely in the fountain with his wings over the
side, as if he is in a hot tub. The third bird dangles her feet over
the side in a state of joyful relaxation. The 36-inch diameter basin of
the custom-finished fountain is lit with LED lights to further enhance
the mood. This 55-inch tall sculptural foundation is suitable for indoor
or outdoor installation.
Courtesy of Brad Oldham, Inc. (www.bradoldham.com)
Value: Priceless
III. New York City Arts Adventure
You and three friends will jet-set to New York City for a weekend-long
arts adventure in the Big Apple! Tour behind-the-scenes at Christie’s
with tea in the boardroom and catch a theatrical rendition of
Shakespeare or a new work at The Public Theater. Then head over to Nokia
Theatre, located in the heart of Times Square, for a concert before you
retreat for a three-night stay in a spacious, three bedroom, two and a
half bath Upper East Side Fifth Avenue apartment across from Central
Park. First class round trip American Airlines AAdvantage vouchers for
four to New York provided by American Airlines. Tour of Christie’s is
subject to mutually agreeable dates and includes a one year subscription
to the catalog of your choice. Nokia Theatre Times Square show selected
is subject to availability. Apartment is subject to mutually agreeable
dates.
Courtesy of Christie’s, The Public Theater, Nokia Theatre, Bickel &
Brewer Foundation and American Airlines (www.aa.com)
Value: Priceless
IV. An Entertaining Offer
Dress your home for the holidays with the perfect entertaining
accessory. Enjoy a six month lease of a 5’10 ¾” Steinway & Sons grand
piano with an Opus 7 and an IPOD Player System. Polish your piano skills
with private lessons in your home for one half hour every week for a
year, courtesy of Piano Lessons in Your Home. As a piano aficionado,
relish the opportunity to see Chinese classical pianist Yuja Wang with
six tickets to her performance of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 at
the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on February 26, 2009. And during
intermission and post-concert, you and your guests will experience an
exclusive meet and greet with Yuja Wang and conductor Arild Remmereit.
Piano must be delivered by November 15, 2008.
Courtesy of Steinway Hall Dallas (www.steinwaydfw.com), Piano Lessons in
Your Home and Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Value: $14,250
V. Magical Maui Retreat
Retreat for a 14-day stay in a beautiful plantation-style estate on the
North Shore of Maui, the Garden Isle. Perfect for a vacation with family
or friends, this 1930’s home is situated on one oceanfront acre and
boasts three bedrooms and five and a half baths that accommodate up to
six people. Amenities of this private oasis include lush garden areas,
an outdoor shower and a salt water pool. Located right outside of the
small plantation town of Paia, local attractions include horseback
riding, windsurfing, hiking, deep sea fishing and sightseeing. Subject
to mutually agreeable dates and excludes the Christmas holiday. Business
class round trip American Airlines AAdvantage vouchers for two to Maui
provided by American Airlines.
Courtesy of Deborah Humphrey and American Airlines
Value: $21,000
VI. Viking Built-in Grill presented by Capital Distributing
Make your outdoor entertaining sizzle with a 41” Premium Built-in Viking
Gas Grill. Designed with commercial grade cooking power, features
include a state of the art rotisserie system, removable smoker box and
stainless steel flavor generator plates. And learn new grilling
techniques at Milestone Culinary Arts Center and The Viking Cooking
School in a private class for you and your friends taught by Executive
Director and World Master Chef Sharon Van Meter. In this grilling class
for 20 people, Chef Van Meter will demonstrate how to perfect the art of
preparing savory meats by using top quality products from Allen
Brothers, The Great Steakhouse Steaks®. Following the lesson, each guest
will dine on a gourmet grilled meal and take home an Allen Brother’s
Gold Assortment Gift Package. Electric and gas needs are the homeowners
responsibility. Dates of the cooking class must be mutually agreed upon
by all parties.
Courtesy of Capital Distributing (www.capitaldistributing.com) and
Milestone Culinary Arts Center and The Viking Cooking School
Value: $10,278
VII. Edible Landscape
Bring The Mansion herb garden home to you with the horticultural genius
of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek’s resident produce specialist Tom
Spicer. With your direction, Tom will design and cultivate a customized
16 x 32 foot herb garden for your home with your choice of 15 to 30
seed, plant, vegetable and herb varieties. And to ensure your specialty
garden is grown to your satisfaction, The Paul Field Design Studio of
Lambert Landscape Company will assist Tom with the design support and
coordination, as well as the layout, bed preparation and edging efforts
for premium installation. Valid September 2008 through May 2009,
holidays restricted.
Courtesy of Tom Spicer and Lambert Landscape Company
Value: Priceless
VIII. Couture Cuisine
High fashion meets fashionable cuisine in this designer experience fit
for the fabulous! Meet pure gold jewelry designer Gurhan Orhan as he
presents his latest trunk show collection of 24 karat gold with colored
gemstones at Eiseman Jewels NorthPark in mid-October 2008. With Richard
Eiseman and Gurhan’s expertise, select your own stunning piece with a
$3,500 gift certificate good towards any jewelry in this 24 karat gold
with colored gemstones collection by Gurhan. And let Dallas-based
women’s couture designer Patti Flowers create a $5,000 custom made
evening gown to pair perfectly with your Gurhan jewelry piece for
whatever occasion you like. Crown this chic experience with a
four-course choice dinner for 10 at The Crescent Club, located on the
17th floor of The Crescent Complex's center office tower. Invite the
designers for a truly fashionable experience as you enjoy breathtaking
views and amazing cuisine with your closest friends. Finish off your
night of decadence in a Metropolitan Suite for one couple at the
award-winning Rosewood Crescent Hotel. Hotel stay is subject to
availability.
Courtesy of Eiseman Jewels NorthPark Dallas (www.eisemanjewels.com),
Patti Flowers Design Studios and Rosewood Crescent Hotel
Value: $10,750
IX. Breathtaking Baltic Cruise
You and a guest will board Silversea Cruises’ Silver Cloud on June 25,
2009 for a nine-day Baltic Cruise embarking from and returning to
Stockholm, Sweden. Explore ports in Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg,
Russia; Tallinn, Estonia and Gdansk, Poland. After a day of sightseeing,
unwind in the comfort of your plush Vista Suite featuring a walk-in
closet, full marble bath, refrigerator mini-bar, satellite TV and more.
And enjoy all complimentary meals and beverages aboard the ship
including select wines, spirits and champagnes from around the world,
gratuities included. Port charges of $225.00 per person apply. This
cruise is non-transferable.
Courtesy of Silversea Cruises (www.silversea.com)
Value: $18,990
X. All That Glitters
Diamonds, designers and a chic destination await you in this glamorous
getaway for two to New York City in February 2009! Begin your journey in
style with a necklace from Judith Ripka made of 18 Karat yellow gold,
white diamonds, champagne diamonds, yellow sapphires and golden and
bronze pearls, valued at $14,500. Once in New York City, show off your
new adornment as you snag two front row seats at a selection of runway
shows during Fashion Week 2009, courtesy of Judith Ripka. Fashionably
inspired by the new fall collections, meet award-winning jewelry
designer Judith Ripka as she takes you on an exclusive tour of the
Judith Ripka Corporate Headquarters in New York City. And drift off to
dream with a two-night stay at The Plaza, the ultimate in luxurious
living. Coach class round trip American Airlines AAdvantage vouchers for
two to New York provided by American Airlines.
Courtesy of Judith Ripka (www.judithripka.com), Neiman Marcus, The Plaza
Hotel (www.theplaza.com) and American Airlines
Value: Priceless
XI. Casa Colle Quadrato
Escape to the Italian countryside for a tranquil week-long getaway for
two couples. Nestled deep amid ancient oak and walnut trees at the end
of a country road, lies the magic that is Casa Colle Quadrato. Three and
a half hours outside of Rome, Italy, the restored centuries old house is
positioned on the edge of the Sibillini National Park, in a storybook
hamlet called Marnacchia. Casa Colle Quadrato has three bedrooms and two
baths and is furnished in understated luxury where one can enjoy comfort
and privacy. Enjoy the fragrant gardens and relax in romantic, peaceful
solitude in the magnificent infinity edge swimming pool with
breathtaking views towards the horizon. Poolside amenities include an
outdoor solar shower, an indoor changing room hut with a bathroom and an
outdoor kitchen which has a barbecue, refrigerator, cooktop and
traditional wood burning pizza oven. Dine by the pool, al fresco under
the main house's pergola, in the dining room or in the expansive kitchen
after a day of perusing the nearby open air markets for fresh
ingredients for cooking. Or experience the local restaurants for a true
taste of Italian cuisine. Business class round trip American Airlines
AAdvantage vouchers for four to London provided by American Airlines.
Stay is valid in 2009 based on availability, is subject to mutually
agreeable dates and cannot be redeemed July and August of 2009.
Courtesy of Casa Colle Quadrato (www.italiancountryhouse.com) and
American Airlines
Value: $23,000
XII. Private Dinner Party
Art and architecture create the perfect setting for a catered dinner
party for 12 at The Rachofsky House. For your listening pleasure, violin
prodigy Shannon Lee will perform a violin recital with piano
accompaniment on a Steinway & Sons piano as you and your closest friends
enjoy this intimate soiree designed with assistance from event planner
Tom Addis. Shannon Lee made her orchestral debut in 2005 at the age of
12 with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Since then, she has won numerous
awards and performed with the Charlotte Symphony, the Nashville
Symphony, and the Nuremburg Philharmonic Orchestra in Germany. With The
Rachofsky House as the venue for this seated dinner, take in the
contemporary art and landscape as you and your guests savor delicious
cuisine prepared and served by Food Company. And let the aroma of fresh
flower arrangements provided by Garden Gate Floral Design complement the
ambiance of this private evening. Bon appétit! Shannon Lee’s performance
is subject to mutually agreeable dates. Catering is not redeemable on a
holiday or during the month of December 2008. Must provide one week’s
notice for floral, may not be redeemed February 10 to 15, 2009.
Courtesy of The Rachofsky House (www.rachofskyhouse.org), Shannon Lee,
Steinway Hall Dallas, Tom Addis Productions, Food Company and Garden
Gate Floral Design
Value: Priceless
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