While Live Auction packages are available for preview on the auction site, please note that bidding for these packages will occur in person at The Jefferson Hotel the evening of November 2 and not online. If you do not have a ticket to attend the Fur Ball in person but are interested in placing a proxy bid, please contact Tamsen Kingry at [email protected] before 12 p.m. on Friday, November 1.

• Experience an enchanting seven-night getaway for eight in the picturesque 3,000-year-old city of Cortona, Italy, nestled between Florence and Rome
• Stay at a beautiful private villa, featuring four spacious bedrooms (each with a queen-sized bed) and four bathrooms, complete with a fenced private pool with sun deck, sun beds, panoramic terrace, barbecue, washing machine, fully-equipped kitchen, air conditioning, and more
• Set in the scenic foothills below Cortona, the villa offers breathtaking views of the mountains, Lake Trasimeno and lush vineyards and olive groves
• Enjoy the perfect balance of privacy and convenience, with the charming town center just a five-minute drive away
• Top off your Italian escape by indulging in an authentic Tuscan four-course dinner prepared in the comfort of your villa

Restrictions: Travel must be completed before November 2, 2026 (two-year redemption period). Travel dates are subject to availability, and blackout dates may apply. The stay is Saturday to Saturday. A surcharge applies in the months of July and August or during the weeks of Christmas, New Years and Easter. Cortona is an ancient, walled hill town with many stairs, steep streets and limited driving and parking. There are no elevators or handicap accommodations. Airfare and additional ground transportation are not included. Special dietary needs can be accommodated during the Tuscan dining experience. Heating and air conditioning incur an extra fee based on usage, to be paid at the end of your stay.