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Dine & Sail Brunch for 2
$625Dine & Sail Weekend Brunch on Long Island Sound for Two
Discover the breathtaking views of Long Island Sound and its native surroundings during a 3-hour luxury cruise and brunch with Dine & Sail on the classic 46-foot sailboat, Camelot. Spend your Sunday relaxing on the water in the comfort of Camelot's spacious covered cockpit and wide-open decks while enjoying a gourmet meal prepared with local ingredients by the Captain, a classically trained French chef.
Details:
- Includes two tickets
- Weekend Brunch and Sail runs Sat/Sun 11:00am - 2:00pm.
- Cruise departs from the New Rochelle Marina, located in lower Westchester (just 10 miles from Manhattan).
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Sotheby's Private Wine Tasting
$1650Sotheby's Private Wine Tasting for Six
Join one of Sotheby's Wine specialists for a one-of-a-kind wine experience: a personalized tasting and consultation at Sotheby's Wine, New York. A special opportunity for discriminating buyers and collectors, this lot provides access to a personalized tasting of some of the most preeminent wines from producers championing sustainable, organic, and biodynamic practices.
Details:
- $1,000 retail value in wine
- Wine specialist for 2 ½ hours
- Selection of Murray's Cheese
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Grateful Food Company Dinner
$760Grateful Food Company Organic 3-Course Private Dinner
Invite seven of your closest companions to join you for a private, three-course dinner hosted by locally-based Grateful Food Company! Focused on making cuisine that's good for both people and the planet, Grateful Food Company's special culinary experience features an array of healthful, plant-based fare with organic, seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers and purveyors.
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Blue Hill at Stone Barns
$2400Blue Hill at Stone Barns Dinner for Four, Tour, and Bone China by Gregg Moore
Experience the abundance of the Hudson Valley at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, located in Pocantico Hills, NY. This lot includes a package of exclusive experiences, including:
- Special access to Blue Hill at Stone Barns' sustainable, four-season farm and educational center.
- A multi-taste feast for 4, featuring Blue Hill's best offerings from field and market.
- A chance to visit the artist's studio where Blue Hill creates their signature bone china.
- A place setting for 4 of Blue Hill's bone china plates and cups, designed by artist Gregg Moore.
Details:
- Alcoholic beverages, taxes, and fees not included.
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Valid for one year and non-transferable.
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All reservations and tours are subject to availability and advance reservation.
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Troutbeck | Amenia, NY
$725Troutbeck Luxury 2-Night Getaway & Meditation Session
Connect with nature during a two-night stay at Troutbeck, a picturesque country retreat located in Amenia, NY that has been home to romantics, naturalists, and poets. Enjoy luxury accommodations set amid natural splendor, with three on-property trout pools, scenic cycling, and a seasonally sourced farm-to-table menu. This special package also includes a one-on-one meditation session with facilitator and teacher of contemplative practice, Sandrine Harris.
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Ocean House | Westerly, RI
$2240Weekend Escape at the Iconic Ocean House Seaside Resort
Escape to Rhode Island for a luxury weekend at the Ocean House. Perched high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, the iconic New England seaside resort is the first and only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star hotel in the state. Enjoy two nights in a Deluxe King Room, complete with an intimate tasting experience that will welcome you and a guest into Ocean House's signature farm-to-table culinary process.
Details:
- One 2-night stay in a Deluxe King Room
- A la carte culinary class with the food forager
- Offer valid November-April only, holidays excluded, based on double occupancy and subject to availability.
- Expires April 30, 2020
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Private Cottage | Cape Cod, MA
$2502Cape Cod Experience and 1-Week Stay in Private Cottage
Experience the beauty of Cape Cod while spending a week in a private vacation home, located just minutes to the beach, in lovely Brewster, MA. This three bedroom home sleeps six comfortably and is equipped with A/C, washer/dryer, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen, flat-screen TV, and Wi-Fi. Beach living at its finest, you and your guests will appreciate this open and airy living space with cathedral ceilings, large windows, and a beautiful patio built for outdoor entertaining.
This lot also includes a tour with Mass Audubon, Massachusetts' largest nature conservation nonprofit. From aquatic exploration cruises to stand-up paddle board explorations, you will have a wide array of options to complement your stay, providing your group special access to Cape Cod's inspiring hilltop views, breathtaking coastal landscapes, and serene forests.
Details:
- Bedroom 1 | master with queen bed and en-suite bath; Bedroom 2 | queen bed; Bedroom 3 | built-in twin bunk beds
- Availability | 1-week stay (Saturday to Saturday)
- Dates Available | 5/30/20 - 11/14/20 (not available 6/20/20 - 8/29/20)
- 6-person and 2 vehicle maximum
- Transportation to/from Brewster, MA not included
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Wit Design Children's Set
$375Wit Modern & Eco-friendly Children's Table & Chair Set
Both beautiful and practical, the eco-friendly Wit Set will provide your child with a place of their own, while complementing a wide range of interior styles. Whether in their playroom or in the middle of a grown-up living room, The Set exemplifies Wit's timeless design of thoughtful simplicity and provides the perfect canvas for a child's imagination.
Wit creator, architect Katharine Huber, is a LEED Accredited Professional BD+C (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Building Design and Construction). Each Wit piece is created with quality craftsmanship and demonstrates Wit's commitment to implementing the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices in the built environment.
Details:
- Includes the Table and two Chairs
- Designed and sized for children ages 2-6
- FSC certified wood finished with eco-friendly finishes
- Materials: Baltic Birch Plywood, Solid Maple
- Table | 30" W x 30" D x 20" H & Seat | 16" W x 14" D x 17" H
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Pointy Snout Reserve Caviar
$2185Ultra-Premium and Sustainably-Farmed Pointy Snout Caviar Entertaining Set
Indulge in a sustainable and sublime caviar experience with Pointy Snout Caviar! Pointy Snout's rare, ultra-premium caviar is made from sustainably-farmed sturgeon, meaning that it's sourced from producers whose practices have no, or minimal, impact on wild fish resources.
This special lot includes Ossetra Maestro Reserve caviar, along with a set of Pointy Snout's signature camel bone spoons, which are hand carved by artisans and carefully designed to help you capture the caviar's flavor and texture to the fullest.
Details:
- 500 grams Ossetra Maestro Reserve Caviar
- 12 camel bone caviar spoons
- 1 Sturgeon Key
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Newly Blanket & Tumblers
$140Newly Sustainable Throw Blanket & Tumbler Set
Fill your space with items that spark joy for all the right reasons. Newly's Cumberland Throw Blanket and Whiskey Tumbler Set are beautiful, durable, and made from 100% recycled materials. Newly cares deeply about its impact on the natural world, and has kept over 6 tons of would-be trash out of landfills, saved 1.35 million gallons of water by using recycled thread, and repurposed over 7,200 plastic water bottles.
Details:
- Set of 4 whiskey glasses, handmade in small batches; seafoam hue
- 1 50" X 60" Cumberland Blue Throw Blanket (51% recycled cotton & 49% recycled plastic bottles)
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Bitters Lab
$40Artisan-made Bitters for Cocktails & Cooking
Make unique and memorable cocktails and dishes with Bitters Lab's artisan, small-batch bitters. A versatile addition to your pantry, these bitters help balance out flavors, providing a more complex flavor profile that's great for cocktails, cooking, or baking. This gift set comes with 4 standout varieties: Aromatic, Charred Cedar + Currant, Habanero Lime, and Apricot Vanilla.
Using a facility that is 100% solar-powered, Bitters Lab works with local farmers and businesses to obtain their ingredients and operates with a sustainable, "waste-wise" program for compost and recycling.
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Yumi EcoSolutions Amore Bowl
$300Yumi EcoSolutions Amoré Sculpture Bamboo Bowl Set
Serve in sustainable style with this beautifully designed 6-piece stacking contemporary sculpture bowl set from Westport-based Yumi EcoSolutions. Made from 100% sustainable natural bamboo fiber, the set combines beauty, fun, and function to serve as the perfect "Green" solution!
Details:
100% Natural fiber, Melamine Free and Dishwasher Safe.
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Tata Harper Master Class
$1500Tata Harper Private Skincare Tutorial for 20 & Natural Beauty Product Set
Ready to make the switch to a cleaner and greener beauty routine? Get gorgeous and glowing with a masterclass and skincare regimen from natural beauty expert Tata Harper. This package includes a private in-home beauty session for 20, along with a full suite of luxurious skincare products. Tata Harper is an industry-redefining clean beauty brand, employing sustainable practices throughout its entire supply chain, including ingredient sourcing, manufacturing, and packaging.
Details:
- Includes cleanser, mask, essence, serum, eye cream, moisturizer, oil, and customized vanity case
- Location of master class to be coordinated by buyer (Limited to NYC or Lower Fairfield County)
- Must redeem master class by 12/31/20
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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by Humankind Personal Care
$75Earth-friendly by Humankind Personal Care Product Subscription
Treat yourself to personal care products that are as kind to your body as they are to our planet. byHumankind products are made with plant-based, natural ingredients and have been rethought from the ground up to eliminate single-use plastic. With just a 12-month subscription, you can make a measurable impact, saving roughly 5 pounds of single-use plastic waste from entering our environment.
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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One, All, Every Set
$5004-Piece Set of Art & Environment Inspired One, All, Every Limited Edition, Designer Sunglasses
Stay on-trend with a pair of One, All, Every sunglasses, a limited-edition art and environment collaboration between Ugo Rondinone and RVS Eyewear. Sustainable from frame to lens to containers, One, All, Every sunglasses are inspired by environmental forerunners Sylvia Earle, Jane Goodall, E.O. Wilson, and Wangari Maathai. This Ugo Rondinone limited edition lot is not for sale and only available through select auction opportunities.
Details:
Set includes four individual pairs of sunglasses.
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
501
CUSHNIE Foldover Clutch
$350Gold Tassel Foldover Clutch by Luxury Brand CUSHNIE
Step out in sustainable fashion with a stylish gold leather clutch by CUSHNIE. Designed locally in New York City, this clutch features an eye-catching tassel detail and foldover top.
CUSHNIE is a sustainably-minded, luxury brand with a mission to empower women, and to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of its business. Over ninety percent of CUSHNIE's ready-to-wear collection is made in NYC, minimizing their carbon footprint through domestic manufacturing and ensuring a safe and quality environment for their factory employees.
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Stella McCartney Tote
$515Light Blue Falabella Tote by Eco-conscious Designer, Stella McCartney
The Stella McCartney brand is synonymous with eco fashion, designing luxury clothing and accessories that are both effortlessly chic and environmentally friendly.
Made from up-cycled, non-leather, and cruelty-free materials, the Light Blue Falabella Tote exemplifies the brand's commitment to ethical practices.
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Tiffany & Co. | Save the Wild
$440Rose Gold Tiffany & Co. Save the Wild Bracelet
Make a purchase that directly supports anti-wildlife poaching and trafficking projects around the world! Supported and worn by celebrities, fashionistas, and conservationists alike, the Tiffany & Co. Save the Wild Collection includes three-dimensional charms, brooches, and desk accessories that help to protect rhinos, lions, and elephants. Lot includes one Tiffany & Co. 18k Rose Gold bracelet with diamond elephant charm.
Details:
Bracelet is size XS (can be sized up or down at Tiffany & Co.)
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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ABLE | Ethical Classic Tote
$215ABLE Handcrafted Mamuye Classic Tote in Cognac
The perfect bag for travel or everyday use, ABLE's bestselling Mamuye Classic Tote is made to stand the test of time.
Casual, versatile, and classic, the Mamuye Classic Tote is part of ABLE's lifestyle brand collection focused on ending generational poverty by working with women who have overcome extraordinary circumstances. The ABLE brand has emerged as an industry model of transparency and social impact, manufacturing directly in the communities they wish to impact, creating jobs, and ending the cycle of charity dependency.
Details:
- Handcrafted in both Ethiopia and Mexico
- 100% distressed leather
- Tote measures 14" H x 16" W x 6" D
- Subtle variations add to the uniqueness of each product
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Greenstar Bikes
$460Stunning & Functional EcoCross Hybrid Bamboo Bike by Greenstar Bikes
The visual impact of Greenstar Bikes' bamboo bicycles is truly stunning. With rich colors and naturally lustrous wood grain, you have an opportunity to ride on a fully functional, one-of-a-kind work of art.
While these bikes are uniquely beautiful, they are also socially responsible and made out of one of the most environmentally sound, sustainable materials on the planet. Greenstar Bikes' EcoCross Hybrid is a multi-purpose geared bamboo bike, perfect for streets, trails, and off-roading. The frame weighs less than 5 pounds, while the complete bike comes in around 34 pounds.
Details:
- Bike size will be selected by winner after close of auction
- Shipping not included
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2 Patagonia Rainshadow Jackets
$320Patagonia's Functional & Sustainably-Conscious Waterproof Jackets
Patagonia's waterproof and breathable Rainshadow Jackets are perfect for outdoor recreation. Easy and convenient for individuals on the go, these jackets can be collapsed into the chest pocket and secured with a built-in carabiner clip-in loop. With a 100% recycled face fabric, the Rainshadow Jacket is a sustainable and practical solution to keep you moving when the weather turns.
For over 40 years, Patagonia has remained on the leading edge of efforts to steer the clothing industry in a more sustainable direction by linking its business goals with environmental ones. Through environmental activism, sustainable supply chains, and advocacy for public lands and the outdoors, it continues to fulfill its mission to "Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis."
Details:
- 1 Men's Rainshadow Jacket in Black (Size L)
- 1 Women's Rainshadow Jacket in Navy (Size M)
- Items can be exchanged for other sizes at your local Patagonia store
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Fair Harbor Sustainable Wear
$190Fair Harbor Timeless Beachwear From Recycled Plastic
Give the gift of choice with a Fair Harbor gift card!
Made from up-cycled plastics that would otherwise pollute our oceans, Fair Harbor's signature shorts and swimwear come in a variety of styles for both men and women. Their blended fabric, comprised of organic and recycled fibers, is super high-quality with just the right amount of softness and stretch.
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LaKota Oaks | Norwalk, CT
$800Leadership Retreat & Meeting Package at Premier Local Venue, LaKota Oaks
Keep your team motivated and engaged with an Executive Leadership retreat at LaKota Oaks! Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Westchester County and 45 minutes from NYC, LaKota Oaks is situated on 66 secluded acres of rolling hills, sweeping lawns, and scenic ponds in the heart of Fairfield County.
The perfect location to both recharge and connect, this retreat package allows the flexibility to craft a retreat specific to your objectives.
Details:
Includes "Day Meeting Package" - with meeting room, dedicated meeting planner, refreshments, lunch at restaurant - Market 32, basic AV
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Josef & Anni Albers Foundation
$350Private Tour & Educational Journey Through the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation
Embark on a guided tour through the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, located on a beautiful woodland site in Bethany, Connecticut. Led by Albers educator Fritz Horstman, this tour will provide a personalized introduction to the story and masterworks of renowned artists and educators, Josef and Anni Albers. An extraordinary opportunity to learn about the aesthetics and philosophical principals that influenced their works and lives!
Details:
Private tour for up to 10 people, led by Albers educator Fritz Horstman.
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Dia:Beacon
$850Curator-led Tour of Dia:Beacon
Enjoy a private tour of Dia:Beacon, one of the largest exhibition spaces in the country for modern and contemporary art. This curator-led tour will focus on Dia:Beacon's sustainable approach to utilizing natural light to showcase artwork and their pioneering conversion of a former industrial building for the installation of contemporary art, a practice that has now been widely adopted by museums and galleries internationally.
Details:
Private tour of Dia:Beacon for up to 12 guests.
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Grace Farms & GrayBarns
$930NYC Getaway: Architecture & Overnight Stay at GrayBarns
A worthy foray for anyone seeking a break from crowded city streets, overbooked schedules, and digital routines! This getaway package combines the best of Fairfield County lodging with an exclusive, private tour of Grace Farms' award-winning River building. Head out for your countryside getaway on a Friday and spend an evening enjoying luxury amenities at GrayBarns, including expansive soaking tubs, in-room Nespresso and SMEG appliances, Frette linens, NEST thermostats, and Cote Bastide beauty products.
Awake refreshed to explore Grace Farms with Andrew Klemmer, president and founder of the consulting firm Paratus Group and an essential part of the team that helped develop Grace Farms. Klemmer will share the "making of" the River building designed by SANAA, including construction and design sustainability decisions that resulted in a LEED accreditation. Klemmer is also a member of the Grace Farms Foundation Architecture + Construction Working Group.
Details:
- Tour and lodging are subject to availability.
- GrayBarns stay is redeemable during the weekdays only, excluding holidays.
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Copper Beech Institute
$535Idyllic Weekend at Copper Beech Mindfulness Institute
When life is in constant motion, we welcome you to discover stillness during a mindfulness weekend retreat at Copper Beech Institute. Copper Beech teaches mindfulness practice and contemplative wisdom to inspire purposeful living, awaken potential for compassionate action, and encourage greater connection in how we relate to one another and our interconnected world. This retreat will incorporate a variety of instructional and practice methods such as sitting and walking meditation, journaling, and home practice.
Details:
Includes 6 meals, accommodations, and transformative learning with a master teacher.
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Saraswati's Yoga Joint
$210Enhance Your Health Regime with a Class 10-Pack at Saraswati's Yoga Joint
Complement your fitness or mindfulness practice with a 10-class yoga pack at Sarawati's Yoga Joint (SYJ) in Norwalk, CT. Offering class for both beginners and advanced practitioners, SYJ help individuals work towards fostering self-realization and harmony with nature.
100% of your contribution for this auction item benefits the Grace Farms Fund.
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Savannah Bee Co. Honey Flute
$40Saving Bees & Making Exceptional Honey, Savannah Bee's Honey Flute & Wrap Set
Made from bees collecting fragrant nectar from orange blossoms from Central Florida, this fruity and incredibly aromatic, artisanal honey from Savannah Bee adds dimension to food and drink, and is particularly good for baking
This 20oz flute jar of Orange Blossom Savannah Bee honey comes in a beautiful gift box and serves as an elegant gift for any occasion. Also included in this set is Bee's Wrap, an all-natural wrap for food storage. Made out of cloth and coated in beeswax, this reusable food storage alternative will fill your house with the pleasant, honey-like aroma of beeswax.
Savannah Bee Company is committed to living symbiotically with nature and invests in a number of educational and STEM projects focused on fostering stewardship of the natural environment.