In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $1000
Starting Bid: $500

Digital credit toward one (1) large event or incremental use over multiple visits within two (2) years of the 20th Anniversary Celebration of HudsonWay Immersion School (see Terms & Conditions below).

About the Venue
As renovations began at 38 West 26th Street, we uncovered an unexpected "lucky charm" nestled beneath years of drywall-an illustration of a majestic peacock rendered ivory.

We knew the white peacock, a rare and gentle bird with a powerfully protective nature, symbolized good fortune in certain cultures. And once we recognized this lucky emblem had graced the storied walls of our chosen home-The Ivory Peacock began to take flight.

Perched within Manhattan's Flatiron and NoMad neighborhoods, The Ivory Peacock pays homage to its original location, which boasts 139 years of history as a bona fide neighborhood destination. As such, we pride ourselves on our offerings: distinct, imaginative cocktails complemented by a variety of vibrant shareable plates.

Our cocktail program, led by Head Bartenders Carlos Soto and Daniel Benitez, is filled with seasonal spins on classic cocktails utilizing technical French kitchen techniques and includes our signature Emerald Bar Gin & Tonic' Tray' Service and Signature Sub-Zero Martini Menu.

Full of bright, familiar tastes as well as adventurous flavors, our culinary program is inspired by the vast depth of the ocean and fabled kitchens of France and Japan. Our culinary roster includes a raw bar with fresh oysters arriving daily and a selection of familiar French fare-deemed 'luxe finger food' by our Chef Grayson Altenberg.

Custom banquettes and comfortable stool seating play host to visitors as they sample our extensive collection of quality gins-the largest in NYC-amidst two distinct bar experiences alongside our cocktail dining room experience.

Perfect for a date night, post-work happy hour, a milestone celebration, or any evening you might fancy a cocktail, The Ivory Peacock invites you to think of us as an extension of your very own living room.

We are at your service. And we look forward to welcoming you into our flock.

Terms & Conditions

• Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to Karl Finegan, Founder, at karl@theivorypeacock.com to redeem.
• The Ivory Peacock $1000 digital credit can be applied toward one (1) large event or used incrementally over multiple visits within two (2) years of the HWIS 20th Anniversary Celebration Cruise.
• Digital credit can be used for staff gratuities and/or taxes on the guest bill, if desired.
• Expires May 31, 2027.

HWIS Connection

Founded by restauranteur Karl Flanagan, he and his wife, Grace Chen, are HWIS Parents (Mandarin Preschool 3).

Browse discounted restaurant gift cards available for instant purchase, which have been generously donated by fellow HWIS parents and amazing local eateries under the BUY NOW category. Once they're gone, they're gone!

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $150.00
Starting Bid: $75.00

About The Culinistas

The Culinistas is a culinary resource that gives everyone the freedom and confidence to connect around a meal. Our platform matches vetted private chefs with households for in-home meal prep, gatherings, cooking classes and all kinds of custom needs. No matter the job, Culinista chefs handle menu design, shopping, cooking, and cleaning, so you can focus on making meaningful connections at the table.

Gatherings
Select a menu, then customize it to fit your preferences and needs. Tell us your vision, and we'll match you with the ideal Culinista chef. Don't have all the details yet? We're flexible, so you can be, too. Your Culinista chef will arrive with groceries and handle the prep, cooking, serving, and clean up while you enjoy time with your guests.

Meal Prep
Share your zip code, then enter your family size and dietary preferences so we can match you with your ideal chef. Each week, you'll select dishes from our rotating menus, including seasonal, international, and kid-friendly offerings. Grain-free, vegan, kosher, or eating super clean? Our recipes make your diet delicious. Your Culinista chef will arrive with groceries on your selected day, cook your meals, stock them in your fridge, and leave your kitchen spotless.

A Season or Long Term
Long Term Chefs: We'll help you find a chef to provide full time, part time, or custom meal prep services to your household.

Seasonal Chefs: Headed to the beach for the summer or the mountain in the winter? We'll find you a chef to match your seasonal needs, from weekly meal prep to nightly dinners.

Traveling Chefs
Culinista chefs are ready to pack their bags to join you for a special birthday, anniversary trip, or family vacation.

Cooking Classes
We believe the best place to learn is in your own kitchen with your equipment. Your Culinista chef will be your host and teacher, guiding you through the menu. Cooking like a Culinista is joyful. Let us show you how.

Terms & Conditions

• Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to Q@TheCulinistas.com to redeem.
• Services are available in NYC, LA, San Francisco, Austin, Washington DC, or the Hamptons.
• Must be redeemed within one (1) year of the HWISPA-NY 2025 Silent Auction; expires May 9, 2026.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $75
Starting Bid: $40

Crafted in small batches in upstate New York, our maple syrup captures the pure, natural flavor of the region. From tapping local maple trees to carefully boiling and bottling, every step is done with care and tradition.

Each set includes three (3) 16-ounce bottles of rich, authentic syrup--bringing a taste of the North Country to every table.

Terms & Conditions

• Present HWISPA-NY winner certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve item, beginning Monday, May 12, 2025.
• Keep refrigerated upon receipt.

HWIS Connection

Sophie (Former HWIS Student) and Olivia (HWIS Student, Mandarin Grade 3) are the daughters of Emily Yueh and Seth Townsend. The family splits their time between the Upper West Side and Phoenicia in Upstate New York, where they craft maple syrup, chop wood, and recently started raising baby chicks that Olivia has lovingly named after all of her classmates.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $68
Starting Bid: $35

Savor your next cup of Joe from one of four (4) 12-ounce bags of assorted blends from Antifascist Coffee!

They take pride in their coffee and in the work they do to support people, animals, and our environment. Their coffee is roasted in Portland, Oregon by a Q-grade certified Roast Master who crafts each batch to perfection, ensuring a rich and flavorful experience with every sip. By prioritizing quality, they strive to offer you an exceptional cup of coffee that you can enjoy while knowing that you are supporting a brand that shares your antifascist values.

About Antifascist Coffee

OUR STORY: Founded in 2023, Antifascist Coffee was born out of a desire to combine our love for exceptional coffee with our commitment to antifascist values. Watching events unfold during the last several years has been sobering. The rise in fascist ideologies in the U.S. and throughout the world; the use of doublespeak in an attempt to convince folks that antifascists are the bad guys (what?!); the glorification of guns and mass murders; racist, sexist, and classist legislation… We could go on, but we think you get the picture. Seeing brands using hate to sell products made us yearn for an alternative and we were confident we weren't alone. We believe that the simple act of enjoying a cup of coffee and engaging in conversation with someone you just met can help create connections, build bridges, and knock down walls. With all of this in mind, we set out to create a brand that not only satisfies your coffee cravings, but also stands firmly against oppression, discrimination, and hatred. Standing up for people, animals, and our environment shouldn't be political, just logical.

OUR ANTIFACIST COMMITMENT: At Antifascist Coffee, we oppose all forms of discrimination and oppression and actively support organizations and initiatives that champion equality, equity, justice, and love. A portion of our proceeds are donated to organizations fostering positive change in our communities. When you choose Antifascist Coffee, you're not just getting great coffee; you're supporting organizations that uphold your values. Our inaugural donations will be made to The Trevor Project, whose mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people through crisis services, advocacy, research, and public education; Project Street Vet, a nonprofit charity that provides free veterinary care and support to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and housing vulnerability; and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, where they work to advance access to sexual healthcare and defend reproductive rights.

Stay connected with us on social media to learn more about our latest news and updates. Together, we can enjoy great coffee and work towards a world where equality, equity, justice, and love prevail.

Thank you for joining us. We are antifascists and we love you.

Terms & Conditions

• Present HWISPA-NY winner certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve item, beginning Monday, May 12, 2025.
• Item can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny@hwis.org; postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.

HWIS Connection

Antifascist Coffee is a project started by Sunniva Zaratkiewicz, auntie of Nyaaya Fleming (HWIS Student, Spanish Preschool 2).

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $20

Two loaves of delicious homemade bread by a "chef" who has been baking bread for over a decade. The winner can request whole wheat, white flour, sourdough, or other bread flavors. Can add raisins, walnuts, etc. per request.

Terms & Conditions

• Refer to the contact information on the HWISPA-NY winner certificate to redeem.
• Expires December 31, 2025.

HWIS Connection

Famous campus-wide and sure to cause another bidding frenzy this year, don't miss your chance to win this incredible homemade bread by a fellow HWIS parent!

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $250
Buy Now: $200

How often can you donate $200 to your school and receive $250 to spend at one of New York City's most iconic restaurants in return? Now that's a deal you can't refuse!

About Tavern on the Green

Originally designed by Calvert Vaux, Tavern on the Green was built as a sheep fold in the 1880's to house the 200 Southdown sheep that grazed in Central Park's Sheep Meadow. Robert Moses transformed the building in to a restaurant in 1934, as part of his park renovation. Through the next few decades, Tavern underwent several changes in management, but the iconic view of the park, and the addition of a dance floor, outdoor seating, and lavish menu, kept prominent actors, musicians, and public figures coming back to the restaurant to dine, drink, and celebrate.

After a hiatus starting in 2009, the city searched diligently for a new operator to reopen the iconic restaurant in 2013. The city selected current owners and restaurateurs Jim Caiola and David Salama, previously of Philadelphia, who would bring a fresh, welcoming approach to Tavern. The duo renovated the restaurant with inviting décor and wood paneling reminiscent of the original sheep fold, and, with a seasonal menu more reflective of Greater New York, reopened Tavern on the Green in April 2014.

Terms & Conditions

• Please allow up to 48 hours to receive HWISPA-NY winner certificates following instant purchases.
• Present HWISPA-NY winner certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve gift card.
• Gift card can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny@hwis.org; packaging and postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.
• Gift card does not expire.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $50
Buy Now: $40

Located nearly across the street from HudsonWay Immersion School, this $50 gift card from Ardesia makes for the perfect pit stop before after care pick-up or any highly-coveted adults' night out!

About Ardesia

Ardesia is a casual food and wine bar located in Hell's Kitchen, inspired by the neighborhood's historic past and vibrant present.

Their wine list boasts over 20 wines by the glass and 100 by the bottle, with something for every palate and every pocketbook. Combining local and international, familiar favorites and undiscovered gems, they love to compare and contrast old and new world wines. Ardesia Wine Bar also offers house-crafted cocktails and a unique mix of local & international beers.

Their eclectic food menu consists of everything we love to have with wine or beer, and all items are designed to be shared.

In the warm weather months, enjoy a glass of wine on their outdoor patio.

Terms & Conditions

• Please allow up to 48 hours to receive HWISPA-NY winner certificates following instant purchases.
• Present HWISPA-NY winner certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve gift card.
• Gift card can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny@hwis.org; packaging and postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.
• Gift card does not expire.

HWIS CONNECTION

Whether donating an elaborate cheeseboard to the HWISPA-NY Annual Gala or contributing to our silent auction, Mandy Oser, the owner of Ardesia Wine Bar and Dot's Cafe, has been a long-time supporter of HudsonWay Immersion School. Stop by and say hi to her and her team over one (or more) of their unique menu items paired with a glass (or three) of fine wine.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $50
Buy Now: $40

Dine-in and take-out with $50 at the neighborhood cafe conveniently located 121 feet from the entrance of HudsonWay's New York campus!

About Dot's Cafe

Named after the owner's late mother, Dot's Cafe is our neighboring daytime sanctuary in the heart of the Hell's Kitchen hustle! Their hope is to be the go-to at the start and midway points of your day, where you can find comfort by way of good coffee and eats in a vibrant environment each and every day.

Join them on Saturdays & Sundays for their full-service, dine-in brunch, complete with entrees and your favorite boozy drinks and curated wines! Expect favorites such as their signature Dot's Breakfast Sandwich served with potato wedges and new classics like their Cast Iron Skillet Pancake.

Brought to you by the team behind Ardesia Wine Bar.

Terms & Conditions

• Please allow up to 48 hours to receive HWISPA-NY winner certificates following instant purchases.
• Present HWISPA-NY winner certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve gift card.
• Gift card can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny@hwis.org; packaging and postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.
• Gift card does not expire.

HWIS CONNECTION

Whether donating an elaborate cheeseboard to the HWISPA-NY Annual Gala or contributing to our silent auction, Mandy Oser, the owner of Ardesia Wine Bar and Dot's Cafe, has been a long-time supporter of HudsonWay Immersion School. Stop by and say to her and her team over one of their seasonal lattes or unfailingly fresh and delicious dishes!

In benefit of The Navigator's Fund

Fair Market Value: $50
Buy Now: $40

Enjoy $50 toward multicultural rice bowls and other delectable Afro-Asian fusions at FIELDTRIP locations in Harlem, Rockefeller Center, or on the campus of Columbia University in Morningside Heights!

About FIELDTRIP
FIELDTRIP was founded by Chef JJ Johnson, a James Beard Award-winning chef, TV Personality and Author. FIELDTRIP was born out of Chef JJ's realization that rice connects us all and can be found at the center of the tables across the world. FIELDTRIP is a community-focused rice bowl shop that celebrates culture through the shared experience of rice.

At FIELDTRIP, our food is influenced by global flavors and techniques used within various cultures. We use heirloom grains with each rice telling a unique story of how it arrived in this country and into your bowl. All rice is freshly milled, unbleached, and not enriched. Using sustainable products is extremely important to us. Our rice bowls are paired with ethically sourced vegetables and proteins creating a flavorful experience that tastes good and is good for you!

Terms & Conditions

• Please allow up to 48 hours to receive HWISPA-NY winner certificates following instant purchases.
• HWISPA winner certificate and FIELDTRIP e-gift card will be delivered via email.
• E-gift card does not expire.

HWIS CONNECTION

Carlyle & Katie Peake (HWIS Parents, Mandarin Grade 3 & Kindergarten) are investors in FIELDTRIP.

Browse discounted restaurant gift cards available for instant purchase, which have been generously donated by fellow HWIS parents and amazing local eateries under the BUY NOW category. Once they're gone, they're gone!

In benefit of The Navigator's Fund

Fair Market Value: $50
Buy Now: $40

Reserve your table on Resy and relish the treasure of our Peking Duck and soup dumplings with your loved ones with $50 to spend at Pinch Chinese in Soho!

About Pinch Chinese

Our all-day menu is available daily with brunch additions on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 4:30pm. We offer takeout during normal service hours. Thank you for your continued support, and please take care of each other.

Pinch Chinese is recommended by Star Wine List, the guide to great wine bars and restaurants in New York City. The most current version of our wine list can be accessed here.

Terms & Conditions

• Please allow up to 48 hours to receive HWISPA winner certificates following instant purchases.
• HWISPA winner certificate and Pinch Chinese e-gift card will be delivered via email.
• Gratuity can be paid with the gift card on dine-in checks only; gratuity for delivery orders requires an alternative form of payment.
• Gift card does not expire.

HWIS CONNECTION

Founded by restauranteur Sean Tang, he and his wife, Althea, are HWIS Parents (Mandarin Kindergarten).

Browse discounted restaurant gift cards available for instant purchase, which have been generously donated by fellow HWIS parents and amazing local eateries under the BUY NOW category. Once they're gone, they're gone!

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $50
Buy Now: $40

Come and dine with us at any of our Westville locations! Notably, Westville Hell's Kitchen is a 7-minute walk from HudsonWay Immersion School's NYC campus!

About Westville Restaurants
Something for everyone, every meal, every day! Learn more about Westville and see their menu here!

Terms & Conditions

• Please allow up to 48 hours to receive HWISPA winner certificates following instant purchases.
• HWISPA winner certificate and Westville digital gift card will be delivered via email.
• Gratuity can be paid with the gift card on dine-in checks only; gratuity for delivery orders requires an alternative form of payment.
• Gift card does not expire.

HWIS Connection

Westville has donated annually to the HWISPA-NY Silent Auction over the last 3+ years!

Browse discounted restaurant gift cards available for instant purchase, which have been generously donated by fellow HWIS parents and amazing local eateries under the BUY NOW category. Once they're gone, they're gone!

In benefit of The Navigator's Fund

Fair Market Value: $30
Starting Bid: $20

Do you have your cake design and date?

Order it with a $30 discount toward a custom cake order for pickup at The Dot Cakes in Roslyn, NY.

All products by The Dot Cakes are available on a first come, first served basis and availability is presented at checkout. So...

All Products

To choose from our more personalized products, you must allow least a week in advance for your orders. Timing is a suggestion; we do not have the capacity to accept all orders at this time and slots are limited.

**Custom requests must be submitted minimum 2 weeks in advance.

ASAP Products

If our more personalized products are booked OR if you need a quick turnaround time, please turn to any product with ASAP in the title. These are less intricate but still personalized. We CANNOT guarantee we will have availability these slots are also limited.

Pro Tips

• Booked?: We have walk-in stock options if you are not able to checkout on your desired date. Call us at 516-414-1512 to check availability.
• Storage: Cakes stay well refrigerated up to 5 days...order ahead of desired pickup date if booked.
• Busy season: From April to July, availability fills quickly...plan ahead to secure your spot.
• Real-time availability updates at checkout. If a pickup date isn't open, our ovens are full.

Terms & Conditions

• Please allow up to 48 hours to receive HWISPA winner certificates following instant purchases.
• HWISPA winner certificate and The Dot Cakes gift certificate will be delivered via email.
• The Dots Cakes gift certificate must be emailed to orders@thedotcakes in order to set up the $30 discount code.