Guild Gala 2008 Auction Catalog
1."Belle"
Beautifully framed artwork by Jennifer Harwell of Jennifer Harwell Art Gallery, painted in honor of the children of The Bell Center. Acrylic on canvas measures 18” x 24”. To learn more about the artist, visit her at www.jenniferharwellart.com.
2. Golf Around!
Play like Tiger or Palmer at Isleworth in Orlando (you may even see Shaq on the course)! Enjoy a round of golf for two with Isleworth’s playing pro. Stay at the Orlando World Marriott, one room for two people for two nights, including breakfast (www.marriottworldcenter.com). Then go on to play more courses. Foursome trail passes to Limestone Springs, Highland Golf Course, Farm Links in Sylacauga and the Peninsula at Gulf Shores. Compliments of Bob Barrett Honours Golf.
3. Cute, Cuddly, Labrador Puppy
Puppy will be attending the Gala and will be available to the highest bidder on the day after the Gala. Compliments of Craig and Bess Martin and Liberty Animal Hospital (www.libertyah.com). Includes a series of shots for the pup’s first sixteen weeks. In addition, you will receive an adorable dog collar, leash, bowls and toys compliments of Max and Mollie. To capture the excitement, you will receive a special Irene Thames Gardner dog portrait of your new puppy alone or with human friends. This includes an on-location photo shoot and one custom 5” x7” black and white, color, or sepia photo. Expires March 1, 2009. Irene’s work is shown at A’Mano or can be viewed at www.irenethamesgardner.com.
4. Two-Day Five Star Plantation Hunt
Two man afternoon and next-morning mixed bag hunt, lunch each day, one five star country breakfast, and one five star dinner, and overnight accommodations for two in the lodge (does not include alcoholic beverages). Skeet shoot warm up. Hunters must have an Alabama hunting license. Side by side or over and under shotguns preferred. Five Star Plantation is an hour drive from Birmingham to Kellyton, Alabama. Hunt must be scheduled between October 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009. Compliments of Charles W. Perry, Jr. You will also enjoy a premium box of cigars compliments of Dee’s ABC Store. Enjoy your new Benelli Nova Shotgun and Zeiss 8 x 30 binoculars, compliments of Mark Whitlock of Mark’s Outdoors, as well as your Mossy Oak camouflage pants and jacket (size large) compliments of Doug Nabors with Mossy Oak Apparel.
5. Relax at Rosemary Beach
Stay in the beautiful family friendly Lepley Cottage for a week! This lovely cottage features three bedrooms, three baths, and will sleep nine. You may never want to leave the porch overlooking the lawn, but you’ll be tempted by the three pools, tennis courts, and, of course, the beautiful beaches. Compliments of Kim and Bob Lepley.
www.rosemarybeach.com/lepleycottage. Start each day with a latte using your $40 gift certificate from the local Starbucks, which is only a short walk from your cottage, and stock the pantry using your $150 gift certificate from Publix. Not in the mood to cook? Use either of these gift certificates for a great meal: $ 30 at Shades or $ 100 at Borago! Pamper yourself with Arbonne International Products, compliments of JaDon Garnder, that you will find in your beach bag from Snoozy’s Kids! Now you have all the ingredients for a perfect family vacation!
6. New York for Thanksgiving 2008
Thanksgiving in New York, New York! Always wanted to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade live? With this package you will receive tickets for four to the parade, sitting at Herald Square! Singers, dancers, and bands all stop here to perform. Use the $4,000 gift voucher through Brownell Travel for the travel needs of your choice - airline tickets, hotel reservations, or Broadway tickets. A New York City Guide Book is included, compliments of Milestone Books.
7. Amelia Island Getaway for NINE days
Take your family on a luxury vacation to this newly constructed fourth floor, 3,350 square foot condominium. The beautiful Amelia Island Plantation at Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida is a gated community where you can relax on the private beaches, or at your own private pool, play golf at the world renowned golf courses (Long Point, Oak Marsh, and Ocean Links), play tennis, bike, visit the spa and incredible restaurants all in Amelia Island Plantation, or visit the quaint town of Fernandina and enjoy shopping and more wonderful restaurants.
Amelia Island Plantation is located 45 minutes north of Jacksonville, Florida and 30 minutes from the Jacksonville Airport. A 50 minute flight from Birmingham will get you there for less than the cost of the gasoline needed to drive! This package offers you a nine day stay (from Saturday through Sunday) with the available dates March 1, 2008 thru June 30, 2009 – the only blackout dates are the week of July 4th, 2008. The unit has three bedrooms and four baths with a total of four queen size beds, and the owners will supply blow-up beds for children, if needed.
This unit is a private residence non-rental property and is made available by Mary, Burt and Chuck Blackmon, and Libby and Chip Ferguson. This donation is in honor of Rosemary Ferguson. www.ameliaislandplantation.com
8. Chicago, Chicago
Enjoy a trip for four to the wonderful windy city – Chicago! Stay in the Chicago downtown Marriott Magnificent Mile, 540 Michigan Avenue, in the heart of shopping, food and fun (www.marriott.com). A standard room for four nights includes tax. Certain blackout dates will apply. Use your Chicago Guide Book to plan all of your sight-seeing destinations, compliments of Milestone Books. And what could be better than seeing the CUBS play at Wrigley Field? Four tickets with several dates and games from which to choose. Compliments of Misti and Derek Weaver. And that’s not all…travel to Chicago is included with your four roundtrip passes from Southwest Airlines (www.southwestairlines.com)!
9. Oh to own a DALI!
A Salvador Dali original…"Bas Relief of The Ten Commandments" in a gold patina from the European edition of 350. The famous Spanish artist is known for the striking and bizarre images in his surrealistic work. Add this special “masterpiece” to your collection or let this Dali be the beginning of your lifetime of collecting! Compliments of a Friend of The Bell Center.
10. Celebrate your Special Day
Plan an evening at the Ritz Carlton with one night for two guests (includes breakfast) at any participating Ritz Carlton hotel or resort in the U.S. or 30 locations outside the U.S. www.ritzcarlton.com. You will be a beautiful sight to behold in this John Hardy diamond necklace, compliments of Sperry Snow with Barton Clay Jewelers. Enjoy dinner for two at Highlands Bar and Grill, compliments of Frank and Pardis Stitt of Highlands Bar & Grill. Get ready for your evening out with a one-hour deep tissue massage for two, compliments of Jesse the Painman. How about a little dancing after dinner? Not a problem thanks to your two private dance lessons and one practice session with Fred Astaire Dance Studio. You will also enjoy teeth whitening services for two compliments of Dr. Lorelle Baddley, and a shampoo, cut and style for two compliments of Tonya Jones with Richard Joseph Salon and Spa.
11. A Stutts Everette “Masterpiece”
48” x 60” oil on canvas. A graduate of Tulane University, his artwork is exhibited locally at Monty Stabler Galleries. Compliments of Jill and Stutts Everette.
12. Beautiful Watercolor, The Coastal Retreat with a Southern Accent
Enjoy the beautiful coastal beaches of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida! Pools, biking, fishing, tennis, and the wonderful resort of Watercolor are all yours for a two night stay at the Watercolor Inn, recipient of the AAA Four Diamond rated award. Tempt your taste buds at Fish Out of Water, where you will enjoy dinner for two. Enjoy either golfing at the Tom Fazio designed Camp Creek Golf Course OR $250 spa services. Blackout dates do apply. Compliments of The St. Joe Company.
13. Amelia Island Plantation Weekend Getaway
Check out item # 7 for the details of the fabulous newly constructed condominium at the wonderful Amelia Island Plantation, once again offered but for those who can’t get away for that length of time! Enjoy three nights, Friday thru Sunday, excludes Memorial Day, Labor Day and 4th of July! Compliments of Mary, Burt and Chuck Blackmon, Libby and Chip Ferguson, given in honor of Rosemary Ferguson. www.ameliaislandplantation.com.
14. “ Masterpieces” by Lorena Conyers Webster
Lorena Conyers Webster and the children of The Bell Center’s "MASTERPIECE", a special work of art created by Lorena and the children. Acrylic on canvas.