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Local wine expert Jon Chaney has been making generous donations of fine Bordeaux wines for the Dog Ball live auction since 2004. He has personally selected this outstanding case specifically for Dog Ball 2024. Bordeaux is the most famous and highly coveted wine region in the world. This package includes twelve very special bottles, representing exceptional examples of premier appellations in good vintages; they are all mature and ready to drink.

90 Leoville Poyferre

90 Leoville Barton

95 Margaux

95 Pichon Comtesse

90 Sociando Mallet

95 Calon Segur

95 Pontet Canet

96 Pichon Baron

95 Cos D'Estranel

94 Montrose

95 Lafon Rochet

90 Leoville Las Casesl

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to access hard-to-find and beautifully aged Bordeaux wines.

Donated by Jon Chaney

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View amazing wildlife and experience Yellowstone like you never have before on a once-in-a-lifetime trip with your very own naturalist guide. Yellowstone Safari Company provides first-class, educational, fun wildlife viewing in Yellowstone National Park with uncompromising attention to quality and detail.

This package is a trip for four people to enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing during the season of your choice in Yellowstone's Northern Range with a naturalist guide. Wildlife viewing possibilities change each season but generally include bison, elk, deer, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, pronghorn, and predators such as wolves and bears. Mammoth Hot Springs is also included in the tour and scenery of Northern Yellowstone, with mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and rivers that are unparalleled. The package consists of a wide array of snacks for the day, hot and cold beverages, a full picnic lunch, and optics for viewing wildlife.

Donated by Yellowstone Safari Company

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Epitomizing the peaceful yet adventurous spirit of the Mountain West, Montage Big Sky invites guests to experience the rugged beauty of Montana's Big Sky Country. Framed by the Spanish Peaks mountain range, the Montage luxury resort is home to artfully designed suites with an unparalleled array of experiences for every season, including ski-in/ski-out access to Big Sky Resort, 3 world-class fly-fishing rivers, a private 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, a 10,000-square-foot Spa Montage, mountain-inspired dining and much more.

With this package you will enjoy a two-night stay in a Deluxe King and two breakfasts for two in Cortina, elevated mountain fare highlighting seasonal ingredients from local farmers and producers. Deluxe King rooms are located throughout the resort, offering sweeping views of the local valleys and surrounding mountains, a furnished balcony, sitting area, fireplace and a wet bar.

Donated by Montage Big Sky

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Design a custom piece of jewelry with award-winning designer Jason Baide of The Gem Gallery. This year the winner will receive a 1.16ct Radiant Cut Blue Fancy Montana Sapphire along with $2,000 to be used towards design work and labor from the Gem Gallery.

Create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry with this centerpiece stone. This gorgeous sapphire has excellent design possibilities and will look stunning as a statement ring or necklace. Jason looks forward to making something creative and unique for the winner of this Montana treasure.

Donated by The Gem Gallery

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Saddle up for an exclusive day under the Big Sky! You and three other cowpokes will ride across the private vistas on the Flying D Ranch, a 113,000-acre ranch owned by media mogul Ted Turner.

Turner's equine manager will guide your two-hour ride on well-trained gentle horses and will tailor your journey based on your ability! Be on the lookout for bison as they roam the majestic range. After your ride, feast with your friends at Ted's Montana Grill with a $150 gift certificate.

Dates for this excursion are limited to July OR August 2024.

Donated by Flying D Ranch and Ted's Montana Grill

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Watch the artist, Shirle Wempner, finish an original 20''x20'' wildlife portrait during the Dog Ball cocktail hour and don't miss the opportunity to take home a one-of-a-kind piece made at the event! Shirle will be putting finishing touches on a stunning bear portrait just in time for the Dog Ball live auction.

Shirle Wempner was raised on a Montana horse ranch and spent many hours in the saddle beside her father inspecting cattle operations, attending brandings, performing at local horse shows and training the yearlings they raised for sale. Her experiences growing up on the ranch resulted in a great appreciation of nature and encouraged her to put to canvas the inspiration she received on a day-to-day basis. Working predominately in oils and utilizing broad-brush strokes and palette knife techniques, she creates a feeling of impressionistic realism, concentrating on a painterly representation of the subject matter. Shirle's desired subjects are wildlife, western and figurative representations, incorporating contemporary and historical themes.

Donated by Shirle Wempner Fine Art

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Explore the Big Island and use Casa Tortuga as your home base for a 7-night stay for two. Only 40 feet from the ocean, this 1400 sq. ft. luxury custom-built home has a feeling that brings serenity to all of its guests. Watch whales, turtles and dolphins from the lanai, walk the scenic lava cliffs, enjoy old Hilo town or Volcano National Park. And be sure to save time for relaxing to the sounds of the crashing waves and hearing the nenes fly by every morning and evening.

You can't help but be touched by an appreciation of natural beauty that a Hawaii destination offers! Package includes $1500 towards travel expenses from HOV's Board of Directors.

The winners of this package will pick a 7-night window within the following dates: Oct. 31-Nov 14, 2024, or Dec. 15, 2024-Jan 5, 2025. Dates must be selected by July 1, 2024.

Donated by Bill Robinson and Deb Kimball and the HOV Board of Directors

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Saddle up for an exclusive day under the Big Sky! You and three other cowpokes will ride across the private vistas on the Flying D Ranch, a 113,000-acre ranch owned by media mogul Ted Turner.

Turner's equine manager will guide your two-hour ride on well-trained gentle horses and will tailor your journey based on your ability! Be on the lookout for bison as they roam the majestic range. After your ride, feast with your friends at Ted's Montana Grill with a $150 gift certificate.

Dates for this excursion are limited to July OR August 2024.

Donated by Flying D Ranch and Ted's Montana Grill

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