Capital Genealogy brings more than ten years of professional genealogical experience, with expertise spanning land deeds, birth certificates, and more. Their team is known for thorough, well-organized research, helping clients uncover new discoveries and overcome even the most challenging research roadblocks.

Two (2) hours of professional family history research, no expiration date.

Certificate to be emailed or mailed to the winning bidder after auction.

Butler Portraits offers a luxury portrait experience for families, children, and pets at its state-of-the-art studio. With five decades of experience, Butler Portraits is renowned for creating handcrafted portraits that capture genuine emotion, unique personality, and timeless beauty.

Clients receive not only an heirloom-quality portrait on linen canvas, crafted to be displayed and cherished for generations, but also the experience of creating a lasting family legacy. While everyday snapshots capture the moment, a Butler Portrait is thoughtfully created to stand the test of time.

Important: Receipt of winner must be validated by August 18, 2026.

The package includes a full portrait sitting for a family, bride, or high school senior and a museum-quality 14" portrait.

Certificate to be emailed or mailed to the winning bidder after the auction.

Enjoy four Highlights Tour tickets to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.

This 45-minute guided experience includes first-floor rooms in Jefferson's home, the West Lawn, and the South Wing. Along the way, you'll learn about Jefferson and his vision for America, the realities of slavery at Monticello, and the mountaintop's iconic architecture. Your tickets also include access to the gardens, grounds, walking tours, family-friendly activities, and exhibits.

Be sure to visit the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, featuring a 15-minute introductory film, gallery exhibits, a museum shop, and the Monticello Cafe.

Tickets will be mailed to the winning bidder after the auction.

Expires: August 31, 2027.

Get your hands muddy at Morehouse Studio with a pottery workshop for two! Whether you've never worked with clay before or are hoping to add to your collection, this is your chance to bring a friend, family member, or partner for an experience and a creation you'll never forget. If you're not sure where the clay might take you, Morehouse Studio can help you choose the creative path that's right for you.

"If you're up for a challenge, wheel might be for you! Wheel is super fun, but the learning curve is steep, so your first pieces may be a bit more abstract art than functional pottery. We'll get messy, get out of our brains and into our bodies, and learn a lot!

"If you want a piece you can use every day or are interested in a more social environment, hand building is a great choice! Hand building uses a lot of skills you've probably used before, so all you'll need is your patience and creativity. It's a great environment to chat and create, and everyone will be able to make a functional piece!"

Please note: This certificate fully covers a hand-building mug workshop. It may also be applied toward a wheel-throwing workshop, with the winner responsible for any remaining balance.

Expires: August 15, 2027.

Certificate to be mailed or emailed to the winning bidder after the auction.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind afternoon at Montifalco Vineyards, a beautiful vineyard estate in Ruckersville, Virginia. This exclusive experience includes a wine tasting and French-inspired luncheon with some very special guests: the Wildlife Center's education animals.

During this two-hour outing, you and up to seven guests will enjoy an elegant, seasonal meal paired with Montifalco's estate wines while experiencing an intimate presentation featuring ambassador animals from the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Surrounded by vineyard views and the relaxed charm of Provence-inspired hospitality, this unforgettable afternoon celebrates wildlife, conservation, and the beauty of Virginia wine country.

This experience is for adults only and accommodates up to eight guests. It may be redeemed on a mutually agreed-upon date. Please contact the Wildlife Center at edu@wildlifecenter.org to schedule following the auction. While Montifalco Vineyards offers beautiful scenery year-round, fall is the recommended season, when colorful foliage, crisp air, and active birds create an especially memorable setting.

Expires: December 31, 2027.

Certificate will be mailed to the winning bidder following the auction.

Step into an underground world of natural wonder at Luray Caverns, often called the "Geologists' Hall of Fame." As the largest and most visited caverns in Eastern America, Luray Caverns offers an unforgettable day trip for history buffs, geology enthusiasts, and nature lovers alike.

Marvel at towering stone formations, learn about the caverns' fascinating history, and discover the remarkable processes that shaped this underground landscape over millions of years. It is a beautiful reminder of the power, beauty, and timelessness of the natural world.

This package includes two (2) general admission tickets to Luray Caverns.

Expires: April 30, 2027.

Tickets will be mailed to the winning bidder following the auction.

There's nothing more satisfying than working up an appetite while exploring the outdoors, then enjoying a well-earned lunch, especially when it's paired with exceptional Virginia wine. Experience Southwest Mountains Vineyards' curated hike on The Glade Trail, followed by lunch and a tasting featuring gold medal-winning wines produced in one of Virginia's most distinctive wine-growing regions, the Monticello AVA.

Designed for couples or groups of up to four, this memorable experience offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy scenic views, local flavors, and the natural beauty of Virginia.

Certificate will be mailed or emailed to the winning bidder following the auction.

Build confidence and practical skills with a personal safety workshop led by instructor Julie Morrill of Roar Training. In this engaging, hands-on session, you'll learn empowering self-defense techniques in a supportive environment. Bring your sense of humor and your sense of adventure!

You'll learn:

• How to respond to threatening situations
• Basic self-defense techniques, including stance, balance, and effective strikes using your hands, elbows, knees, and feet
• Defenses against common attacks, such as wrist grabs, bear hugs, chokes, and being pushed to the ground

This two-hour workshop is available for up to six participants and is especially well suited for mother-daughter pairs and young women preparing for college. Julie can host your group or travel to your preferred location within 60 miles of Charlottesville.

Time and date of workshop to be negotiated upon winning bid.

Expires: December 31, 2027.

To help kick off your crochet journey, you'll also receive the iridescent tote pictured here, along with a gift certificate to fill it with creative supplies at The Scrappy Elephant, Charlottesville's secondhand craft store.

Dimensions: Tote - 15" x 16", Sticker - 3"

Class time will not exceed two hours and must be scheduled on a mutually agreed-upon date.

Expires: December 31, 2026

Enjoy a wine tasting for four adults at Afton Mountain Vineyards.

First planted in 1978, Afton Mountain Vineyards is one of Virginia's pioneering wineries. At the time, there were only six farm wineries in the Commonwealth. More than 45 years later, the vineyard continues to produce exceptional wines, with 24 acres planted in 11 varieties of Vitis vinifera grapes, including Albarino, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Tannat.

Situated on the eastern slope of Afton Mountain, the vineyard greets the morning sun, maximizing each vine's daily solar exposure and ripening potential. Beneath the surface, in the heart of Virginia's Piedmont, the vines are rooted in distinctive dyke-loam soils, a unique blend of clay and silt formed over millennia through the erosion of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Expires: June 30, 2027. All guests must be 21+.
Certificate will be mailed to the winning bidder after the auction.

Your Wine Advisor will help coordinate and customize the tasting. If guests purchase wine during the event, a portion of those sales will benefit a charity of your choice through Wines for Humanity.

Please note: A one-time $22 handling fee applies for the wine samples and glasses provided with the tasting.

Wines for Humanity donates up to 10.5% of individual party sales to choice charities, amounting to more than $9 million given back to charities since 2007.

Certificate to be emailed or mailed to the winning bidder after the auction.

If you've dreamed of hosting an elegant afternoon tea complete with vintage porcelain teapots, fragrant tea, and decadent cake, this package is your invitation to make it happen. It includes dainty floral teapots, homemade raw honey from the Wildlife Center's own Amber Buck, Harney and Sons' bestselling Hot Cinnamon Spice tea, and a five-slice sampler from Virginia's Cake Bloom bakery, which ships nationwide.

To make the occasion even more memorable, the package also includes a certificate for one to two hours of live Celtic harp music. Whether you choose to host a traditional tea party, celebrate a birthday, or create a peaceful atmosphere for another special gathering, harpist Victoria Lee will tailor the performance to your event. She has been playing Celtic harps for nearly two decades and delights in sharing her love of music.

Celtic harp certificate expires December 31, 2026. Weddings excluded; not a distance of more than 50 miles from Charlottesville, and on a mutually agreed-upon date.

Dimensions: Porcelain tea pots: 10" x 6" x 8" with 4" diameter opening and 4.5" base; Honey: 16oz jar

Thanks to the generosity of members of the Wildlife Center's Board of Directors, shipping is included for the winning bidder (U.S. addresses only).

• Signed copy of Dr. Karra to the Rescue
• Children's wildlife book assortment
• Folkmanis Grizzly Bear puppet (retired in November 2025)
• Family Membership to Maymont in Richmond, Virginia, including free admission to the Robins Nature Center, Maymont Mansion, and Maymont Historic Audio Tours; free admission to select special events; discounts on summer camps; 10% discount at gift shops; and more
• 8 passes to Monster Mini Golf for 18 holes of indoor glow in the dark mini golf
• Mini Blocks Zebra
• Bird sticker activity book

Dimensions: Books: 7" x 6" - 12" x 10"; Puppet: 14" x 7" x 7"; Zebra: 62 pieces; Sticker activity book: 11 x 8.5"

Thanks to the generosity of members of the Wildlife Center's Board of Directors, shipping is included for the winning bidder (U.S. addresses only).

Go behind-the-scenes at the Virginia Museum of Natural History and discover how the natural history of the Commonwealth is documented, studied, and preserved. This exclusive tour includes the Vertebrate and Invertebrate Zoology collections, the Paleontology working lab, and the Geology and Minerals collections storage areas, spaces not typically open to the public.

Don't just take our word for it! The winners of this unique experience in 2024 shared that, "Marshall is very enthusiastic about the work done [at the Virginia Museum of Natural History] and the collections, and I was able to completely indulge my inner science geek."

Certificate will be mailed or emailed to the winning bidder following the auction.

Expires: August 31, 2027.

It's never too early, or too late, to discover the joys of birding. Whether you're just getting started or looking to spend more time outdoors, this package includes everything you need for your next adventure: a brand-new Osprey Daylite hiking pack, premium binoculars, a Virginia bird field guide, a baseball cap, and two $50 gift cards to Great Outdoor Provision Co. to help you continue building your birding gear.

The package also includes Morning Song, an original soft pastel drawing of a perched Blue Jay by artist Judy Blooms, beautifully framed by Goose Creek Studio. It's the perfect way to bring the beauty of the birds you've discovered outdoors into your home.

Dimensions: Black Osprey Daylite pack: approximately 17" x 7" x 10; 'Morning Song': 11.25" x 9.25"; Field guide: 4.5" x 6"

Thanks to the generosity of members of the Wildlife Center's Board of Directors, shipping is included for the winning bidder (U.S. addresses only).

Experience some of the very best wines the Commonwealth has to offer with this collection celebrating the 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup Case winners. Each year, a panel of world-class judges evaluates more than 670 Virginia wines, ciders, and meads, with the 12 highest-scoring red and white wines earning a place in the prestigious Governor's Cup Case.

These winning wines include:

• Michael Shaps Winery's 2023 Cabernet Franc (bottle)
• Fifty-Third Winery and Vineyard's 2023 Two Springs (certificate for tasting and wine glasses. Expires August 15, 2027)
• Glen Manor Vineyard's 2023 Vin Rouge (20% discount and wine tasting for two. Expires June 30, 2027)
• Woodbrook Farm Vineyard's 2024 Petit Manseng (bottle)

Certificates can be mailed to the winning bidder following the auction. Wine cannot be shipped and must be picked up from the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro, VA, within 30 days following the auction.

• Four daily admission tickets to the Metro Richmond Zoo, home to more than 2,000 animals. Feed giraffes, come face-to-face with a tiger, explore the children's petting area, and meet Poppy, the zoo's beloved pygmy hippopotamus. Expires July 16, 2027.
• Four general admission tickets to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Stroll through beautifully cultivated gardens and experience the newly restored Conservatory, the "Jewel of the Garden," which reopened in 2026 after a major expansion.
• Four general admission passes to the Science Museum of Virginia, where hands-on exhibits make science engaging for visitors of all ages. Expires May 31, 2027.
• A one-year Family Membership to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for two adults and children under 18. Enjoy free admission, free parking, member events, discounts, and other exclusive benefits throughout the year.

Certificates will be mailed to the winning bidder following the auction.

Treat yourself to a little opossum-inspired self-care! Refresh your look with a shampoo and blowout from Tease Hair Design in Staunton, then unwind with cozy opossum slippers and a warm cup of loose-leaf tea. Completing the package is a brand-new, hand-sculpted opossum mug from Buie Pottery featuring a mother opossum carrying her babies.

Whether you make a day of it or simply incorporate these little joy-bringing items into your daily routine, this package is sure to bring comfort, relaxation, and a smile.

Dimensions: Mug: 5.5" x 5" x 3.5" diameter; Slippers: 11.5" x 4.5" (2.5" opening); Tea: 4" x 4.5" loose tea bag

Thanks to the generosity of members of the Wildlife Center's Board of Directors, shipping is included for the winning bidder (U.S. addresses only).

If the Wildlife Center's animal ambassadors can create works of art, why not you? Gather up to eight friends and unleash your creative side with a private paint party at the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Led by an instructor from Blue Ridge Brushes, you'll create a design of your choice while drawing inspiration from the wildlife and natural beauty that surround you.

All materials are included. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

Expires: August 31, 2027.