You are bidding on a private class for two people in glass blowing at Hudson Beach Glass and lunch from Butterhead Salad Company, both located in Beacon, NY.

In the Glass Blowing class, each student participates in a centuries old process of transforming molten glass into a beautiful decorative object. Colors and patterns are chosen by the students with step by step assistance from a master glassblower from the beginning to fruition. Once the glass is cooled (the next day), the ornament can be picked up or shipped to the student. Hudson Beach Glass has been creating glass in Beacon for over 25 years and is located a short walk from the Metro-North train station.

After your glassblowing experience, enjoy a delicious homemade salad at Butterhead Salad Company conveniently located up the street from Hudson Beach Glass in Beacon NY.

You are bidding on a Guest Sail for Six on the ferry sloop Woody Guthrie.

You and your five guests will join Captain Steve Schwartz and the crew of the Woody for a sail on Newburgh Bay. Learn about sailing the river and its environs from the Beacon Sloop Club's knowledgeable crew, or just kick back and enjoy the beautiful Hudson River!

Where: Leave from Beacon Harbor for a sail on Newburgh Bay.

What you'll see: Dennings Point; Bannerman's Island and Castle; Storm King Mountain and the gateway to the Hudson Highlands.

The Woody Guthrie is a replica of a popular gaff-rigged Hudson River sloop from the days of yore. It is in service to the public, offering educational sails five evenings a week.

Captain Steve Schwartz has been sailing on the Woody since 1978. He is licensed by the Coast Guard to sail a 100 ton vessel. Steve is an adjunct professor of sailing at Marist College and is knowledgeable about all things Hudson River.

You are bidding on a 2 to 3-hour boat ride on the Hudson River for two people. Glenn Hoagland will team up with Clearwater Executive Director David Toman to provide interpretive and historical information about the Hudson as you enjoy the ride.

While on board, refreshments and snacks will be served, and David will describe all the successes and impacts of Clearwater's work over the years up and down the river. Glenn will point out preserved land and other cultural and historic landmarks.

Glenn has been boating his entire life, having grown up on the tidal Delaware River, where his mother sailed her catamaran and his father cruised in his powerboat and crewed on dayliners out of Philadelphia. Formerly Land Preservation Director at Scenic Hudson, Glenn has been boating on the Hudson for 40 years. He recently downsized to a 20-foot recreational passenger boat that is comfortable but has a lower carbon footprint than his previous vessel. Glenn is certified in boating safety by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and New York State/NASBLA. Glenn's boat is also fully ensured and safety-equipped, and life jackets are available for passengers desiring one. Scenery along the ride will include the Great Estates Scenic and Historic District, riverfront parks, working lighthouses, ecologically rich shorelines, islands, bays, tributaries, and other important landscapes.

You are bidding on a handmade, crocheted Clearwater bag.

Fun Fact: Unlike knitting, crochet items cannot be created by machine, so all crocheted items are indeed handmade! This one-of-a-kind crocheted purse was designed and handmade by Robyn Kaleta especially for this event, and was inspired by a Clearwater patch on her husband's jacket. The purse and strap contain over 31,000 stitches and took more than 100 hours to complete. Measuring 8" wide and 8.5" tall. Robyn has been crocheting for decades but does not sell her work. She creates and donates warm things to not-for-profits that distribute them directly to individuals in her hometown of Rochester, NY. Robyn and her husband fell in love volunteering together at the Clearwater festival, and a few years later Myles proposed during a volunteer event there. She said yes!

You are bidding on a 5" x 5" encaustic collage created by award winning artist and friend of Clearwater Judith Hoyt.

Judith has been making work with found metal and paper collage with encaustic wax for 40+ years. Among the honors and awards that Judith has received are the 2003 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship in crafts, and in 2005, the "Best in Show" award at Craft Boston. Her work has appeared in numerous books and catalogues such as Altered Art by Terry Taylor, 500 Brooches and 500 Necklaces by Marthe Le Van, Found Object Art by Dorothy Spencer and Fine Art of the Tin Can by Bobby Hansson. Judith's solo shows have been at such venues as The Works Galley (Philadelphia, PA), the Signature Shop Gallery (Atlanta, GA) Facere Jewelry Art (Seattle WA).

To see more of her work contact Judith at judithhoyt57@gmail.com.

You are bidding on a 90 minute charter aboard the Solaris, the Hudson River Maritime Museum's 100% solar-powered tour boat and floating classroom.

Solaris can accommodate up to 20 passengers, so you can invite your friends and family to share this wonderful experience. The boat leaves from the Maritime Museum's dock, and sails down the Rondout Creek and into the Hudson River. Along the way you will see the Kingston Lighthouse, birds such as eagles and herons and a beautiful stretch of the River.

Solaris is the only solar-powered boat in operation on the Hudson River. She does not require fossil fuels to operate, so she glides through the water silently and without diesel fumes. Designed by marine architect Dave Gerr from a concept developed by David Borton, owner of Sustainable Energy, Solaris is commercial in design, meeting all U.S. Coast Guard regulations for commercial passenger-carrying vessels. She can travel up to 50 miles at night without the use of her solar panels. Even on cloudy days, the solar panels are so efficient that they continue to power the batteries.

You are bidding on an evening for two at a New York City jazz club.

Your evening will include a backstage meet and greet with musicians. The date and show can be determined by mutual agreement, depending upon preferences and club schedules. This item includes club entrance fees and introductions. Food and drink are the responsibility of the purchaser.

You are bidding on a one night getaway for two at the Mohonk Mountain House.

Step back in time to a more elegant era when you stay at Mohonk Mountain House. Traveler Magazine voted the Mountain House the best resort in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic last year, and it's easy to see why. This Victorian - style castle has been owned by the Smiley family since 1869 and has kept its original character. Set in 40,000 acres of stunning landscapes with 85 miles of hiking trails, the Mountain House is unique. The 267 rooms are spacious and comfortable, and they preserve the original architecture and character of the Mountain House.

Your one night stay includes three meals, access to miles of hiking trails, and numerous activities. Depending on the season, you can practice archery, play tennis or golf, go kayaking or swim in the lake or a heated pool. In the winter guests can ski, snow tube or go ice skating. The fitness center offers classes in yoga, pilates, dance, meditation and core work.

The Mountain House is located in the Shawangunk Ridge near New Paltz, an area of outstanding natural beauty with diverse flora and fauna. Trails are well marked and offer beautiful views in every direction. Set out on your own or join a guided nature walk to learn more about this amazing area.

The Mountain House has a first class spa with saunas, steam room and an outdoor hot tub, as well as massages and facials. These amenities do cost extra.

Dates based on availability

You are bidding on a private pottery lesson for two at Kingston Ceramic Studio and a $25 gift certificate to Ollie's Pizza.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw a pot or bowl? One of Kingston Ceramic Studio's excellent teachers will guide you and a partner to center, shape and finish your clay creation in their well equipped studio. Any finished products will be fired and glazed for pick up later and no extra cost. Children over 7 are welcome with an adult. Kingston Ceramic Studio is located in the old Shirt Factory on Cornell Street in midtown KIngston. The studio occupies three well lit rooms with tall ceilings and large windows. KCS is a welcoming place where potters of all skills and ages meet to explore their creativity and have fun messing around with clay. This is a wonderful opportunity to get started in the rewarding world of working with clay. The owner Lex Feldheim has been a potter and teacher for many years. She started KCS in 2017 and has expanded her space to accommodate her many loyal members. The studio offers private lessons, weekly classes and special events like sip and spin, which combines throwing on the wheel with enjoying a glass of wine.

No prior experience is needed, just an openness to play.

After your ceramic lesson, pop over to Ollie's Pizza for lunch or dinner. Ollie's started during the pandemic as an open air pizza restaurant in High Falls. Because they serve great, inventive pizza and salads in a causal setting, they have become very popular in the Hudson Valley. This year they opened a separate store on Broadway in Kingston where you can get a slice or shop at the charcuterie next door.

You are bidding on four tickets to a Lighthouse Tour aboard Solaris, the Hudson River Maritime Museum's solar powered boat.

Museum docents will point out the remnants of sunken barges and the history of the lighthouse as you cruise quietly down the Rondout. Birds such as herons or eagles are often sighted in this beautiful stretch of river. You will also be able to disembark and go inside the lighthouse, which looks much as it did when the lighthouse was manned. The Solaris is a fully electric, solar powered boat built in the boat shop attached to the museum. It moves through the water soundlessly and without diesel fumes. Included in your bid is entrance to the museum which has many wonderful artifacts from bygone eras, including a full sized ice boat and an interactive climate change exhibit. KIngston's Rondout district has a wealth of history and retains many of its original buildings. The Hudson River Maritime Museum is the anchor in this revitalized area. This experience would be perfect for a family, though children under 6 are not allowed to disembark at the lighthouse for safety reasons.

You are bidding on an elegant cherry wood bowl handcrafted by Andrew Willner.

The bowl has a lovely shell-like shape and is 12 inches at its widest and 3 inches high.

Willner has been a city planner, furniture designer, sculptor, boat builder, environmentalist, an advocate for the Waterkeeper model for habitat sustainability. He is currently the Executive Director for the Center for Post Carbon Logistics. He is also an accomplished wood worker. In his studio in Ulster County, he fashions chairs, tables, boxes and bowls. His work is original and organic. He often uses curved wood and branches which give his work a whimsical character.

You are bidding on a Spring Cleaning supplies basket from Second Nature Refillery in New Paltz.

This basket of has an eco-friendly twist: it's all plastic-free and refillable! It includes all-natural products made in the USA with only healthy ingredients for people, pets, and the planet. You can clean your bathroom, kitchen, dishes and laundry with these supplies. When you run out, bring the jars back to Second Nature Refillery to restock, avoiding plastic waste!

You are bidding on 2 tickets to see author Anne Lamott discussing her new book, Thoughts on Love, at 7:00 p.m. on April 9th at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie.

Thoughts of Love explores the transformative power that love has in our lives: how it surprises us, forces us to confront uncomfortable truths, reminds us of our humanity, and guides us forward. Anne Lamott is an American novelist and non-fiction writer. She is also a progressive political activist, public speaker, and writing teacher. Ms. Lamott will be discussing her book with Elizabeth Lesser, author and co-founder of the Omega Institute.

You are bidding on a one-year family membership for four to the Mohonk Preserve (worth $400), as well as gift certificates to Clemson Brewery and Rock & Snow Outfitters.

The Mohonk Preserve comprises 8,000 acres in the beautiful Shawangunk region near New Paltz. Your family membership entitles four adults living together to hike, bike, ski, climb or horseback ride on 70 miles of trails and carriage roads 365 days a year. Your membership also allows you to access Mohonk Mountain House land and Minnewaska State Park, all of which are connected by trails. The Shawangunk area is one of the most interesting and varied regions of the Hudson Valley, and there are trails for every level. Children under 15 are free. Included in your membership is a subscription to the Mohonk Preserve newsletter and discounts in their gift shop. This offer is good until January 2025 and lasts for one year.

Included is a $25 gift certificate to Clemson Brewery. This pub and brewery is located in New Paltz NY, with views of Shawangunk Mountains. Offering a full bar menu and over a dozen Clemson beers on tap.

Also included is a $25 gift certificate to Rock & Snow in New Paltz NY. For over 50 years, Rock & Snow has been home to the newest and most innovative gear and clothing for climbing and outdoor recreation.

You are bidding on a pair of tickets to Old Crow Medicine Show on April 14th at 7:00 p.m. at UPAC in Kingston.

Old Crow Medicine Show is an Americana string band based in Nashville, Tennessee, that has been recording since 1998. They were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on September 17, 2013. Their ninth album, Remedy, released in 2014, won the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album. The group's music has been called old-time, folk, and alternative country. Along with original songs, the band performs many pre-World War II blues and folk songs.

You are bidding on a private tour and tasting for 6 at Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery.

This Private Tour and Tasting can accommodate 6 people and will last approximately 1.5 hours. This experience includes six bottles of wine to take home. Whitecliff is an artisanal, family run vineyard and winery created from the ground up by owners and founders, Michael Migliore and Yancey Stanforth-Migliore. Whitecliff currently has one of the largest vineyards in the Hudson Valley, with over 20 varieties of grapes. Among many other awards, Whitecliff has brought the Best White in Show award home to the Valley from the San Francisco International Wine Competition. You can schedule your tour at a mutually convenient time by calling the owner, Yancey Stanforth-Migliore at 845-242-5085.

You are bidding on a vintage, limited edition, cast metal, Clearwater belt buckle.

Its dimensions are 3 1/2 " long X 2 1/4" high.

This belt buckle will fit sizes 36 - 40"

You are bidding on a unique guided birding experience along the Hudson River, led by Clearwater Board Member, Steve Stanne.

While the Hudson's charismatic bald eagles command much attention, there are plenty of other birds to see along the river, which boasts numerous stops on the New York State Birding Trail. Longtime river educator Steve Stanne will offer a spring migration excursion to your choice of either the Piermont Pier, which extends a mile out into the Tappan Zee with marsh and shallows favored by waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds, or Iona Island and Doodletown in Bear Mt. State Park. The latter is famed for its array of colorful wood warblers. Steve is the lead author of The Hudson: An Illustrated Guide to the Living River; he also edited the Hudson River Almanac weekly natural history journal from 2003 through 2017.

This item must be scheduled at the discretion of the bidder and Steve Stanne in April or May of 2024.

You are bidding on a one-of-a-kind ceramic striped bass plaque.

This playful ceramic striped bass was handcrafted by former crew member and longtime educator and volunteer, Neall Burger. It is a reminder of her days aboard the Clearwater trawling for Hudson River fish. The plaque is 10" long and has a hook for hanging.

You are bidding on a beautiful glass bowl created by Kurt Pinkwater.

Lisa Schwartz and Kurt Swanson, founded Pinkwater Glass in 1983 in Carmel, New York. Lisa and Kurt's distinctive designs and innovative use of color have made them leaders in high quality studio glass design and production ever since. Their glass is prominently displayed in more than a dozen permanent collections, including the American Craft Museum, the Renwick Museum, and the White House.

Please note: This item is delicate. It cannot be shipped. Please plan on taking this item directly home from the Gala or picking it up from the CW office.

You are bidding on a one hour massage at the Little Owl Spa in Poughkeepsie with Tracy Rodriguez.

Step into this small-scaled luxury spa and the quiet, calm surroundings envelope you as the outside world just melts away. Everything from the beautifully appointed rooms to the professional staff sets the stage for a calm relaxing experience focused on customer care.

Tracy has 20 years experience in all massage modalities and was trained at the Hudson Valley School of Massage Therapy. Her Swedish massage is as powerful and therapeutic as her deep tissue work. You leave feeling reinvigorated and ready to tackle your day.

After your massage, check out the many esthetic services available, facials, skin care, waxing, and brow work.

Located at 214 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie

You are bidding on a handmade patchwork quilt.

A group of women, bound by four decades of friendship and their commitment to Clearwater's mission to protect the Hudson River, joined forces to create this beautiful quilt. Colorful and cozy, the quilt measures 82" x 52" and is made of 100% cotton fabric and batting. Perfect for a single bed or as a stunning wall hanging.

You a bidding on a pair of tickets to a performance of Madame Butterfly at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie.

This live cinema transmission is part of the Met's award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe. This event is taking place at the Bardavon on May 11 at 1:00 p.m.

In addition, you will receive a "Friends Membership" to the Bardavon, which entitles you to exclusive privileges at the Bardavon and UPAC.

You are bidding on a professionally shot and framed photograph of Pete Seeger.

This intimate photo of Pete was taken by David Rysman, an award winning photographer and video editor for ABC and GMA. He caught shot of Pete backstage of the Clearwater Festival in 2013 clearly enjoying Buffy St Marie's performance. The framed photograph measures 16" high x 13" wide.

You are bidding on a Hetta Glogg Gift Basket. Hetta Glogg is a mulled wine, rich in spices served heated, filling the room with aromas that reveal its complex flavors. It can also be enjoyed cold over ice, as a topping for ice cream, or in a variety of cocktails. It is made here in the Hudson Valley in Kingston New York. In addition to a bottle of Hetta Glogg, this basket includes a jar of fig and walnut butter, blueberry jam, pretzel bites, and kitchen crackers.

Please note that this item cannot be shipped.

You are bidding on a pair of tickets to see Rodrigo y Gabriela at UPAC on May 1st at 7:30 p.m.

Mexico City natives Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero have been perfecting their rapid-fire fusion of Latin harmonies and rhythms with rock structure since the 2006 release of Rodrigo y Gabriela, which included acoustic cover versions of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" and Metallica's "Orion."

You are bidding on a vintage, framed poster from the 1983 Great Hudson River Revival.

Maybe you attended the '83 Revival at Croton Point Park and remember hearing Arlo Guthrie, Holly Near, Ronnie Gilbert, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Elizabeth Cotton, or Shenandoah play.

This beautifully framed poster will bring back memories of many great weekends of music & joyous celebration on the banks of the beautiful Hudson River!

You are bidding on this classic photo of Pete with his banjo.

Can you read its iconic inscription, "This machine surrounds hate and forces it to surrender"?

The framed photo was taken by Marc Weinstein and is 13"W x 20H".

You are bidding on an experiential stay at City Winery, Hudson Valley which includes includes a one-night stay for two in the barn, a winery tour & tasting, and dinner for two (gratuity not included).

City Winery was founded in 2008 to offer exceptional food and wine in a charming setting. The Winery is located in a sprawling 17th century mill in Mongomery, NY. The Mill, which is on the Wallkill River, is surrounded by beautiful landscapes in every direction. The wine, food and service all make this a memorable experience.

This package must be used together & reservation must be made on a mutually agreed upon date.

You are bidding on a basket holding a sampling of the treasures to be found in the historic Rondout District in Kingston.

It includes a $100 gift certificate to Ole Savannah Southern Table and Bar. Ole Savannah's menu seeks to celebrate the fresh and inspired cooking and culture of the American South. The menu includes succulent, fall off the bone chicken barbecue, ribs, BBQ nachos, fried green tomatoes, as well as great bourbon and craft beers. When you dine at Ole Savannah's you will find "outstanding food, served by happy people, to appreciative friends.

This item also includes a Catskill Candle. The candle was hand poured in the Hudson Valley and is custom scented by Clove and Creek with a blend of saffron, cypress, clove, and cedar. It is made with soy wax and coconut oil, and burns for 60 hours.

This item also includes an adjustable bracelet, donated by Facets of Earth crafted with brass and leather, can be worn by men or women.

Finally, this item includes a 1000 piece mushroom puzzle. You will find lots of creative toys, like this Mushroom Rainbow puzzle, at Chicory Naturalist.