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Here's just a sample of what will be available at the Gala's Silent Auction
Great Escapes
- Two AirFrance Tempo (Economy) tickets between Washington (Dulles) and any European destination (via Paris) with a possible upgrade to Business class on a space-available basis at the time of departure.
- Enjoy a Friday or Saturday night stay in a deluxe king room at the luxurious Hay-Adams hotel. The Hay-Adams is synonymous with timeless elegance and is located across from the White House.
- Escape to a place untouched by time, where pristine pastures gently roll past breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You will feel as though you have been transported back in time with an overnight stay in a deluxe cottage at the Goodstone Inn & Estate in historic Middleburg.
- Relax during your overnight stay at the Kent Manor Inn on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. You will feel right at home in your cozy room of this circa 1820 inn.
- Enjoy a night out in Baltimore! Henderson’s Wharf is continually reviewed in the Zagat Hotel Survey as one of Baltimore's highest-rated hotels. Henderson's Wharf is a seamless blending of old-world charm with new-world comfort.
- L'Auberge Provençale of the Shenandoah Valley is a Washington DC Bed and Breakfast Getaway in the style of a quintessential French Country Bed and Breakfast Inn. The winner of this item will receive an overnight stay for two, dinner and a gourmet breakfast in the morning.
At Your Service
- Too much to do and not enough time? Enjoy two hours of personal assistant service. Derby service can help you run errands, with event preparation, take your car in for service and much more!
- Capture the moment with a family or children’s portrait sitting. You will be photographed by Washington’s leading portraitist- Lloyd Meurer Studios. Package includes the first 8 x 10 photo.
- Enjoy two hours of service from Potomac Concierge. Washington’s “outsourcing specialists” can assist you with travel arrangements, personal shopping, scheduling appointments, home organization projects- to name a few.
- Pamper your pooch while you are away. Waggy Walkys will treat your best friend to three nights of boarding in their cageless boarding facility.
- Kick back and relax and leave your yard work to the professionals. Receive a gift certificate good for a Spring or Fall clean up at your home. Generously donated by Moegrass.
Dining In Style
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Washington with a dinner cruise upon the Odyssey. Treat yourself to a four course meal followed by dancing to a live band.
- Located in the heart of DC, Zola's award winning design, menu and staff provide local residents and visitors alike with a truly capital dining experience in the nation's capital.
- Enjoy dinner for four at DC’s hottest new restaurant, Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert. Chef Ripert presents a straightforward menu of simple signature dishes inspired by his family traditions and recipes. The focus is on ingredients, culled from fresh quality produce by local farmers in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Eat, Drink, & Be Merry
- From the farm families of the Cabot Creamery Cooperative- an assortment of award winning, naturally aged cheddars packed in a wooden cheese box with a cutting board and embroidered apron.
- You and 11 of your closest friends will enjoy a wine tour and tasting at Maryland’s Woodhall Wine Cellars. Woodhall was established in 1983 as a boutique family winery dedicated to producing fine table wine for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Kid’s Corner
- Go wild during your private tour of the National Zoo. You and nine of your closest friends will enjoy a private, guided tour of one of Washington’s most popular attractions.
- All Bundles of Cookies treats are made from scratch. Each custom cookie is baked and hand-decorated especially for you. Although many of our customers claim that our cookies are too pretty or cute to eat, we suggest that you bite right in. This prize contains; three packs of popular mini smiles cookies and a gift certificate good towards a five-cookie arrangement in a standard tin.
Sports & Recreation
- This one is for the golf enthusiast- you will receive a poster signed by the one and only Arnold Palmer!
Enjoy two rounds of golf on one of Kingsmill’s championship courses. Nestled on the James River in historic Williamsburg, this will be a golfing experience you won’t soon forget
- Enjoy four reserved seat tickets to opening night of Washington's premier men's professional tennis tournament on August 10, 2008.
Arts & Entertainment
- For the music lover- enjoy a wide variety of artists and performances on the CD collection I heard it on NPR. Generously donated by Politics and Prose, Washington’s premier bookstore.
- Explore the lavish Hillwood Estate and Gardens. The Hillwood is a gorgeous Georgian style mansion that houses some of DC’s most precious treasures. The winner of this item will receive a self-guided tour for four.
You Wear it Well
- A lovely pair of gold and black onyx earrings. Generously donated by Sassanova, Georgetown’s destination for shoes and accessories.
For more information on how to participate in our GW Cancer Institute Gala Silent Auction,
please contact:
Sandra L. Cushner
Associate Director, Medical Center Advancement
(202) 994-8391
mcdslc@gwumc.edu
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