A night of Karaoke with our very own Broadway star? YES, PLEASE! Meg Piper will be onsite to lead you and your guests through all of the greatest hits while you dine on dinner from Courtnay's Kitchen. Courtnay Arpano will work with the winner, and up to 12 guests, choosing a menu from one of Courtnay's Kitchen specialties. The 3-hour party also includes a kitchen helper to help with set-up and clean-up. Meg has performed in countless Broadway Shows, Cabarets and Benefits. She has appeared on television and in numerous commercials and Soap Operas, and has spent time as a radio DJ, a dance instructor and lent her talents to voice overs as well.

Includes a kitchen helper for 3 hours to help with set-up and clean-up. Mutually agreed upon date. Expires September 30, 2024. Winner must live in Greenwich or locally.

THIS ITEM WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF LIVE AT THE HORTULUS CELEBRATION PARTY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Christ Church Parish Hall

Courtnay's Kitchen is donating a hands-on Cooking Party for 14! The winner and their guests will spend a morning preparing a technique-based, seasonal lunch with local cooking teacher and Hortulus member, Courtnay Arpano. Up to 14 guests will participate in a 3-hour, hands-on class where a three-course meal will be prepared, then lunch will be served after the cooking is complete.

Seasonal menu to be customized between Courtnay and recipient. Mutually agreed upon date. Cooking class to be held at Courtnay's Kitchen, located at 136 Hamilton Avenue in Greenwich. Expires 9/30/2024.

THIS ITEM WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF LIVE AT THE HORTULUS CELEBRATION PARTY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Christ Church Parish Hall

Invite 7 lucky guests to join you in creating your own beautiful pieces of art, courtesy of the marvelous and talented artists, Lela Philip and Nina Weld. The winner will also receive a $200 gift certificate towards cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

All art supplies will be included. To be held in the winner's home, and the winner will provide all food and drink (an additional $200 certificate is included). Location within the local Greenwich area. Date to be mutually agreed upon with the artists. Expires 10/31/2024.

Enjoy a memorable and educational night with Greg Rubin, owner of Horseneck Wines. Greg will guide your group through a one of a kind regional wine tasting of your choice!

Up to 14 in total. Valid until 10/30/2024. Mutually agreed upon date and time.

Up to 10 adults will join Cary Keigher, a Bruce Museum docent and Hortulus member, for a one hour program and tour, highlighting the groundbreaking art and science exhibitions.

The Bruce Museum, Greenwich's world-class community-based art and science institution, recently premiered a transformative $67 million expansion project, anchored by the contemporary and spacious William L. Richter Art Wing, leading-edge science galleries, and inventive public spaces.

Tour must be scheduled by September 28, 2024 and a mutually agreeable time during the Museum's regular operating hours. Photo credit Michael Biondi.