Envision your group of six exploring the charming coast of Michigan and Indiana during a one-week stay in a unique, modern, sophisticated, and private 3-bed, 3-bath home designed by Brininstool and Lynch in the middle of a 40-acre meadow. Here's your chance to stay in a beautiful home in Michiana Shores only 1.5 hours away from the city of Chicago. With floor to ceiling windows and no neighbors nearby, you'll have fantastic views of meadows, trees, and occasional horses who sometimes graze the surrounding land! The home is within walking distance to the beach and Lake Michigan, so you can start your morning with a dip in the lake or end your day building sandcastles. Snuggle up with your favorite books by the cozy fireplace and bring your pets to enjoy this tranquil, relaxing vacation.

Donated by: Claudia Langman & Thomas Hayes

Restrictions: Bookings are subject to availability at the time of booking. To be on mutually agreed upon dates with donor. Winners can book stay up to 18 months from date of purchase. Not suitable for very young children. Pet accommodations must be reviewed with and approved by the donor. Expires 12/31/22.

Enjoy a unique chef's experience at Steak 48 Chicago with Executive Chef Brian Key and a dinner for 8 guests. You and your guests will join Chef Brian in the kitchen for a Chef's cooking experience, complete with personalized chef coats with your names on them! Then head to your table and enjoy a fantastic dinner with sommelier pre-selected wines. Prepare for a meal fit for royalty. In fact, you'll feel like royalty when you arrive to and depart from your chef's experience in style with round-trip chauffeured luxury transportation for eight people from Lux Tux Transportation.

Steak 48 serves the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. Their beef comes from local Midwestern farms in Michigan and Wisconsin as well as premium Wagyu beef brought in from the Mishima Reserve. As you pass the glass-enclosed open kitchen, feast your eyes on the colossal shrimp, Alaskan king crab, Maine lobster, and freshly shucked East and West Coast oysters in the raw bar display. The restaurant also boasts inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Pair your meal with a hand-crafted cocktail made from local ingredients or a selection from the impressive scotch collection or 3,000-bottle wine vault.

Lux Tux Transportation is luxury transportation at its finest. Lux Tux offers the ultimate in reliability, safety, and convenience with professional drivers who are committed to making sure you arrive on time at your destination. All vehicles are modern black SUVs, vans, and sedans to give you a smooth and safe ride.

Donated by: Steak 48 Chicago, Lux Tux Transportation

Restrictions:

• Steak 48 Chicago: Must email for reservations. Reservations must be made at least four weeks in advance. Valid Tuesday through Friday. No trade or cash value. Excludes market priced entrees, liquor, and gratuity. Not transferable. Business casual attire required of all guests.
• Lux Tux Transportation: Auction winner must establish an account with Lux Tux. Date and time to be agreed upon with both parties. All vehicles are non-smoking and no alcoholic beverages are allowed. Winner is responsible for any charges that exceed 4 hours of usage at an hourly rate of $90 per hour and driver gratuity.

Your group of six will indulge your senses on the exclusive and romantic island of St. Barths, a Caribbean oasis of French sophistication. For 8 days/7 nights, you'll stay in a private Creole-style luxury 3-bedroom villa in the exclusive hills of Pinte Milou and have spectacular sunset views over the Caribbean Sea. Relax in the infinity pool with panoramic vistas overlooking Marigot Bay. Explore with a half-day 47-ft catamaran charter, including lunch served onboard. Choose your destination from Fourchue, a small protected private island; Colombier, the magnificent famous bay with crystal clear water; Saline, a beautiful, long, wild beach with fine sand; or Shell Beach, a shelly beach known for its sunsets. This is the place for slow living, close connections with friends and family, and harmony with nature. This is paradise.

Donated by: Anonymous

Restrictions: Winner has 30 days from date of event to connect with a personal concierge and begin booking process. Travel is based on availability and is valid for 24 months. Bookings are based on availability. Restricted dates include the weeks of Christmas and New Year's. Airfare not included.

Blue domed churches, white-washed houses and beautiful beaches with crystal waters await your group of 8 for 7 nights on the island of Mykonos, one of the most cosmopolitan and energetic atmospheres in the Greek Isles. You will be awe struck by the exceptional sunsets and get lost in the narrow stone paved streets as you explore this famous and exotic island so rich in culture.

Your home for the week will be a gorgeous 4 bedroom/4-bathroom villa built in a traditional Mykonos architectural style with a private pool and enchanted outdoor spaces where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the sparkling, turquoise sea. With light, airy spaces throughout the villa, you will find this the perfect place to rest and savor your time together after a day out exploring.

During your week stay, head out for a late afternoon private sailboat cruise along the southern coast of Mykonos. During your cruise you will enjoy an incredible meal served with fresh drinks prepared for you onboard. Soak in the views of the Mediterranean and the amazing coastline, visiting some beaches and a quiet cove away from the crowds, and finish the evening with a stunning sunset.

On another day, enjoy a special wine tasting and lunch on an organic farm. This small, family-owned operation aims to offer an alternative culinary and cultural experience to visitors of the island. While you are there, you will learn about their biodynamic cultivation method, while tasting 3 of the wines they produce and then sit down to enjoy a Greek-inspired meal, made with fresh ingredients that come directly from the farm, all in a cozy, family style, and relaxed atmosphere.

This Mykonos holiday is an experience of a lifetime, with an abundance of amazing things to do OR to do nothing and spend sunny, lazy days at the pool or beach. The flavor and sights of this ultimate Mykonos experience will leave you and your group captivated and feel like the rich and famous!

Donated by: Anonymous

Restrictions: Must book your vacation within three months of auction date. After three months from the auction date, the offer is void and no longer valid. Bookings are based on availability of accommodations and must be used in 24 months from date of purchase (until July 31, 2023). Cannot accept bookings after that time and cannot grant extensions to the two-year window. There is no refund for unattended or guest-canceled services. Airfare, ground transportation, and activities not listed are not included. Extra services can be arranged separately for an additional fee. This package is limited to a maximum of eight (8) adults for the week. Stays are only from Saturday to Saturday. If they are unable to offer at least four weeks within the window, they will extend the offer beyond the window limit until there are at least four weeks from which to choose. Cannot be resold.