Annual Benefit Auction

Annual Benefit Auction
Saturday, June 11, 2016 | 5:00 pm | Slingerland Pavilion at Spring Farm
PADDLE #: _____________________________
TABLE #: _____________________________
Photo courtesy of the Taylor Family
This year, our auction takes on a special meaning as we dedicate the
evening to the memory of
Jane Keating Taylor
Longtime Mohonk Preserve Board member and auction founder,
she dedicated her talents and energy to the Annual Benefit Auction,
serving as Chair from 1997 to 2012, and Chair Emerita from 2013 to
2015. During that time the auction became one of the area’s most
enjoyable events of the season, and raised more than $2.3 million to
support all aspects of the Preserve’s mission.
We look forward to celebrating Jane’s generous spirit this year as
we raise our paddles to salute this remarkable woman and make
this event the most successful yet in her honor!
Schedule for the Evening
Silent Auction & Cocktail Hour
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Mediterranean Table — Selection of Locally Baked Artisan Breads, Flatbreads & Crostini with Assorted
Mediterranean Olives, Roasted Red Pepper, Hummus, White Bean Tapenade, Fresh Pesto, and Roasted
Garlic & Fava Bean Spread, and Grilled Vegetable Display
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres — Lamb Burger Sliders; Coconut Shrimp; Fig Goat Cheese and Walnut Tart;
Vegetable Pot Stickers
3
Silent Auction Ends
6:30 pm
(Please note all sections of the Silent Auction will close promptly at 6:30 pm)
3
Guests Proceed to Dinner Tent for Live Auction
6:30 pm
3
Appetizer Served
6:30 pm
Strawberry Salad
Organic Greens, Strawberries, Marinated Red Onion, Chive Mascarpone Lavender Champagne
Dressing
Cheese Board
Grapes & Berries, Artisan Crackers, Crostini & Homemade Bread Sticks
3
Live Auction
6:45 pm to 8:15pm
3
Dinner Service Begins
8:15 pm
Mediterranean Salmon
with Black Olive Tapenade, Fresh Tomato, Lemon Thyme & Olive Oil
Vegetarian Option
Portobello Napolean with Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach & Balsamic Glaze
Flourless Chocolate Cake
with Farm Fresh Strawberries & Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
3
Guest Check-Out Opens at Slingerland Pavilion
8:30 pm to close
Wine provided by Stone Ridge Wine and Spirits
Centerpieces provided by Meadowscent
Thank you for your participation in our 2016 Mohonk Preserve Benefit Auction.
Funds raised at the auction support our mission to protect the Shawangunk
Mountains region and inspire people to care for, enjoy, and explore their
natural world.
Live Auction Items
Please note that, unless otherwise specified, services offered are
valid until June 11, 2017 and are subject to availability.
1. Enjoy a Luxury Getaway Close to Home with Two Midweek Nights for
Two at Mohonk Mountain House
Recreation, relaxation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea – and the cookies! It’s all part of
the mountaintop magic that defines Mohonk Mountain House. With its unique charm
and spectacular setting, the Mountain House welcomes you like a cherished friend.
From walks in the woods or by the lake, to a sybaritic soak in the heated indoor pool,
to being pampered in the state-of-the-art spa, with a $100 “spa credit” to use as you
choose, this special piece of paradise right up the hill is yours – if you bid to win.
Subject to availability; weekends, holiday time periods, and the months of July, August and October
excluded.
2. Hudson Valley Dinner for Ten, Specially Prepared For You and Your
Guests by Harvest Real Food Catering at ElmRock Inn, with Classical
Guitar Performance by Eric Roth
Gather with your guests at the ElmRock Inn, a 1770 brick colonial farmhouse bed and
breakfast nestled in the peaceful countryside in Stone Ridge, between the beautiful
Shawangunk Ridge and the panoramic Catskill Mountains. Enjoy an elegant sit-down
dinner, with four seasonally inspired and deliciously prepared courses, accompanied
by beautiful classical guitar music played by Eric Roth of Mohonk Preserve. So
paddles up for an evening to remember.
30 days’ notice required.
3. Follow in Teddy Roosevelt’s Footsteps on a Family Friendly O.A.R.S.
Yellowstone and Grand Teton Adventure for Two with Camping, Hiking,
Rafting and Kayaking for Ages 7 and Up
Celebrate the centenary of the National Park Service on this 6-day adventure for two
in our first national park courtesy of returning third-year Auction Sponsor O.A.R.S.
Explore in style, starting with two nights in one of Yellowstone’s famous lodges,
then a three-night, impressively catered wilderness camping adventure on Jackson
Lake and the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park. Suitable for all abilities (no
experience required), this program is perfect for family or friends.
Must confirm guests and pay applicable taxes and fees at the time of booking; $250 deposit required
to reserve space; standard booking conditions apply; valid through the 2017 season. For more
information about O.A.R.S., visit oars.com or call 1-800-346-6277.
4. Let Nature Nurture Our Kids – Help Grow the Preserve’s STEM Field
Studies and More!
This is a wonderful opportunity to bid for local, at-risk and underserved kids
to experience outdoor education programs supporting science, technology,
engineering and math (STEM) learning. The Preserve’s expert Education staff guide
youngsters through nature activities like orienteering, trail monitoring and rock
climbing, where they learn practical application of STEM skills in a fun, natural
environment. Last year, thanks to your bids, the Preserve was able to expand our
offerings to additional schools, including Nora Cronin Presentation Academy for girls
in Newburgh and Rondout Valley High School in Accord. You’ll also be supporting
education scholarships for programs like summer camps, Pond Keepers, and
NatureAccess®. What could be better than giving the gift of nature and knowledge?
Bid generously – this one’s for our kids!
5. A Treat for Your Trees – Two Days of Expert Care and Repair from
Midavies Tree Service
Give your trees what they need most – some tender loving care from a man who
knows just what to do. With Dave Ward you get the best – he has once again
donated two days of his firm’s tree service. Previous winners have given Midavies
Tree Service 5-star reviews, and you will, too. Don’t miss your chance to see Dave in
action as he climbs the tallest of trees with ease, chainsaw in tow!
6. Get the Inside Scoop During Breakfast and a Tour for Two of The New
York Times with Publisher Arthur Sulzberger
How can you get “all the news that’s fit to print?” By having breakfast at The New
York Times with the publisher! Preserve Board Member Arthur Sulzberger will host
the lucky winner and a guest for breakfast in his office. This is a unique chance to
see the legendary 165-year-old newspaper in action. So make big news yourself by
bidding big on this very special offer!
7. Enjoy an Elegant Italian Ramble in Tuscany and Umbria for Two with
Airfare from New York from Country Walkers
Touch down in Florence for this seven-day classic Italian ramble, with round-trip
airfare from New York included, from one of the world’s top tour operators, Country
Walkers. See the wonders of Siena en route to Montalcino, soak in the splendors of
Assisi, stay in the medieval masterpiece of Spello, and walk on the slopes of Mount
Subasio, where St. Francis preached to the birds, before flying home from Rome.
This is an easy-going walking tour with moderate walks of 3-5 miles with longer and
shorter options every day. The package also includes two local bilingual guides, all
breakfasts, many meals, accommodations, and luggage transfers.
Departure dates in the fall of 2016: Sept. 18-24, Oct. 2-8 and Oct. 9-15, and in spring of 2017 must
be selected in advance. For more information about Country Walkers, visit countrywalkers.com or call
800-234-6900.
8. Adventure and Fun for Six in the Great Outdoors – Dinner and a
Sleepover at Spring Farm
What a special treat. Six lucky winners will gather at Spring Farm’s Slingerland Pavilion
to explore the area, have a delicious outdoor dinner, and then sleep under the stars!
You’ll be the only people sleeping on the Preserve that evening, with the Preserve’s
own Andy Reynolds, an avid hiker and guide, as your host. Bring out your inner
camper as you count fireflies, listen for owls, and enjoy your custom outdoor evening.
This is a one-of-a-kind experience for young and old, so paddles up, everyone!
9. Explore Exotic Equator Highlands and Jungle in Ecuador for Two
Courtesy of Metropolitan Touring Ecuador
Hike, tour, ride the skybike through the treetops, and view spectacular birds as you
experience the best of the culture and nature of the Andes on this deluxe six-day
sojourn in Ecuador with two nights at a storied colonial mansion in Quito, the first
city designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and two nights in Mashphi Lodge
in the cloud forests of the Choco, a biodiversity hotspot, all curated by local expert
Metropolitan Touring Ecuador. And enrich your experience with pre-trip Spanish
lessons from local Hudson Valley expert instructor Patti Steffens.
Valid between June 11, 2016 and June 11, 2017, subject to availability; trip should be confirmed 45
days before departure date; embargo dates apply during peak season – New Year, Christmas, and
Easter; this trip is personal and non-transferable. For more information about Metropolitan Touring, visit
metropolitan-touring.com or call 1-888-572-0166.
10. Come Fly With Me – Enjoy 100,000 Miles of Air Travel on American
Airlines!
A generous Preserve Board Member and road warrior has donated 100,000 miles on
American Airlines. Plan a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or use the miles for
one of our great auction trips – the sky’s the limit for the winner of this adventurous
item. So bid high and then fly high to the destination of your choice.
11. Sip Great Wines and Spirts from Around the World Expertly Selected
by Fox and Hound Wine & Spirits
Say “salud,” “kanpai,” “cin cin,” and “cheers” as you sample a great selection of 31
of the best wines and spirits inspired by our exciting Auction adventure locations!
From top-shelf tequila from Mexico, to a lemon gin from Italy (who knew?), and a
criminally good Aussie red, you’ll enjoy delicious wine and spirits influenced by this
year’s worldly trips. This international collection comes with a beautiful globe side
table and nautical carrying case. So raise your paddles and then raise a world-class
glass courtesy of our friends at Fox and Hound Wine & Spirits in New Paltz!
12. Support the Preserve’s World-Class Ranger Team Who Help Protect
Members, Visitors and the Shawangunk Ridge 365 Days Each Year
The Preserve’s Rangers are becoming internationally accredited this year through the
Mountain Rescue Association, confirming them as one of the top search-and-rescue
teams in the world. Recently, our experienced Rangers bravely battled the Sam’s
Point fire, shoulder-to-shoulder with our colleagues on the ridge. Let’s help keep
these dedicated experts supplied with the knowledge and equipment they need with
spirited bidding!
13. Discover Iceland at Its Rugged, Beautiful Best on a Six-Day Luxury
Adventure for Two with BACKROADS
Glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, and sea stacks await on this trip to one of the hottest –
and coolest – destinations on earth. Journey to see puffins at Iceland’s southernmost
tip, zoom among icebergs on a blue glacial lagoon, follow in the footsteps of Leif
Erikson in the Forest of Thor, walk on a glacier and warm up in geothermal pools.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg on this easy BACKROADS Multisport Adventure.
Stay in exceptional countryside luxury hotels throughout, with gear, guiding and
excursions all included.
Short internal flight from Reykjavik to Hnappavellir additional; non-transferable; bookings subject to
availability, internal and international airfare responsibility of winner; For trip cancellations within 30
days of departure, 100% of the trip credit will be forfeited. Cancellations 31-60 days prior to departure
will result in forfeiture of 60% of the trip credit, and cancellations 61-95 days prior to departure will
result in forfeiture of 30% of the trip credit. For more information about BACKROADS, visit backroads.
com or call 800-462-2848.
14. Paddles Up to Score the Most Prized Tickets on Broadway for Hamilton
courtesy of Ted Snowdon Productions!
Boasting a Pulitzer Prize, record Tony Award nominations, and incredibly limited
ticket availability, this truly is a rare opportunity to benefit from Ted Snowdon’s
generosity and secure two premium seats to experience the musical described
by The New York Times as “proof that the American musical is not only thriving
but evolving.” Three months’ notice please for these amazing seats, reserved for
Broadway insiders – and Preserve supporters!
15. Romance is in the Air! Flowers in Bloom! Romantic Dinners for Two! A
Carriage Ride! Enjoy a Year of Special Occasions!
From our special friends and neighbors, this is a real winner for you and your special
someone. Create great date nights throughout the year or even plan the perfect
proposal! You’ll get six beautiful bouquets from the flower maestros at Green Cottage,
delicious dinners for two at Savona’s and Ship to Shore in Kingston, Tuthill House at
the Mill and Lombardi’s in Gardiner, A Tavola in New Paltz, and Nilin in Poughkeepsie,
six months of local libations from Stone Ridge Wine and Spirits, a couple’s pottery
experience with Nicole Jurian, a his-and-hers gift basket from Kiss My Face, a couple’s
yoga class and bodywork by Sunflower Yoga in Gardiner, couple’s haircuts from Tina at
the Green Room in Gardiner, a romantic carriage ride at Mohonk Mountain House, and
a special Lovers Hike guided by Andy Reynolds of Mohonk Preserve. Paddles up for this
opportunity to celebrate your love in grand style!
16. Add a Little Downton Abbey Charm to Your Own Backyard, Courtesy
of Auctioneer Extraordinaire Judy Milne and Wallkill View Farm
Enjoy a pair of mammoth vintage cast stone planters from an estate in West Sussex,
England from Milne’s At Home Antiques, paired with two Arborvitae trees (Thuja)
from Wallkill View Farm. The stone pots can be left outside all winter and, while
suitable for a Lord or Lady, will make a great statement in anyone’s garden. They can
even be used as low table bases! Like Buckingham Palace guards, the Arborvitae
trees will stand straight and tall in the planters or wherever you plant them. And no
need to fetch the chauffer – delivery is included within 30 miles of New Paltz!
17. Take the Trip of a Lifetime for Two in the Galapagos Islands Sponsored
by Natural Habitat Adventures
Follow in Darwin’s footsteps on this small-group, 10-day journey by private luxury
yacht to the Galapagos Islands, offered by Natural Habitat Adventures – official travel
provider for the World Wildlife Fund. Swim and snorkel with sea lions and sea turtles,
wander among albatross and climb a volcano. This in-depth nature odyssey begins in
the highlands of Ecuador at a colonial hacienda. Included with the trip are Quito to
Galapagos flights, park fees and transit card, but the winner is responsible for their
own international airfare from their home to Quito.
Winner may choose from any available date in the 2016 season within 120 days of departure; no
refunds for cancellations once booked. For more information about Natural Habitat Adventures, visit
nathab.com or call 800-543-8917
18. Party at the Pavilion – Have Your Own Special Event in This Special
Spot
Here’s your opportunity to party like the Preserve as you host the celebration of your
choice at the Slingerland Pavilion! Whether you are planning a wedding, marking a
milestone birthday, celebrating an anniversary, hosting a family reunion, or just want
to enjoy an unforgettable day with friends, you’ll have the full use of the Pavilion,
complete with tables and chairs for 30 from Sav-On Party Central, along with expert
guidance from the Preserve’s Pavilion maven Jon Ross. Don’t miss out on a truly
special chance for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
19. Cheers to a Case of Wine a Month for a Year – Selected Especially for
You by Tim Sweeney of Stone Ridge Wine and Spirits!
Wine lovers rejoice – this is a truly superb donation from one of the Preserve’s great
supporters. Tim Sweeney will put together twelve bottles of wonderful wines every
month for you. Reds, whites, bubblies – wines for every taste and occasion. This is an
oenophile’s dream come true! Twelve bottles for 12 months – that’s 144 bottles! So
let’s give these really premium wines a really premium bid!
20. Trapps Bridge is Falling Down! Help Bridge the Gap!
Since 2000, the Preserve has been working to replace the failing Trapps Bridge over
Rte. 44/55, which has been red-flagged for decommission by New York State. Loss of
this critical link to the West Trapps, Minnewaska State Park Preserve and the rest of
the ridge would impact all visitors. You can bridge the gap tonight by bidding to help
raise the $340,000 needed to complete the project. Your funds will help replace the
Trapps Bridge and expand handicap parking so people of all ages and abilities can
safely access and experience the natural wonders of the Shawangunk Ridge.
21. Host an Exclusive Chef’s Table Dinner for Eight at Mohonk Mountain
House
This is your chance to experience a magnificent meal with Mohonk Mountain House
Food & Beverage Director Robert Leduc and Executive Chef James Palmeri and his
staff for a specially prepared six-course dinner for eight of your nearest and dearest
friends or family, including the perfect wine for each course. This unique culinary
experience offers a glimpse “behind-the-scenes” as you enjoy dining in the center
of the Mountain House kitchen operation in real-time! You’ll learn how over half a
million meals are prepared each year and share secrets and tips with the expert staff.
How can you resist? Don’t – just bid big and win!
22. S.O.S. – Save Our Species! Support Critical Conservation Science
Research
Changes in the weather and habitat loss are threatening many Shawangunks species.
The Preserve’s 120 years of climate and natural history records show alarming trends
resulting in urgent threats to many species who call the Preserve home, including
imperiled grassland birds like Bobolinks and Eastern Meadowlarks who breed in
the Mohonk Preserve Foothills. Your generous support tonight will help protect and
improve habitat for these and other at-risk species through staff and Citizen Science
research in the Foothills and beyond. So bid big – this one’s not just for the birds, but
for all of us.
SILENt AUCTION ITEMS
Please note that unless otherwise specified, services offered are valid until June 11, 2017 and
are subject to availability. Please check dates of all gift certificates and memberships carefully.
Expiration dates are final and no exceptions will be made.
Bonticou Crag by Kate Schoonmaker
ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS
S101. One-Week Stay in a Naples, FL Condo
Donated by: Paul DeLisio Value: $1,500
S102. Kayak with Roof Mount
Donated by: Kenco Value: $600
S103. Customized VIP Hike & Bucket of KFC with a Selection of Handcrafted Beer for Six
Donated by: Renee Zernitsky, Darlene Pfeiffer, & Bacchus Restaurant Value: $290
S104. Customized Photo Outing and Picnic for 2
Donated by: Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographers Value: $250
S105. Daniel Smiley Research Center Tour & Lunch for 4 with Paul Huth
Donated by: Paul Huth Value: $200
S106. Member for a Day for Four at Woodstock Golf Club
Donated by: Woodstock Golf Club Value: $180
S107. Two Roundabout Theatre Tickets
Donated by: Susan Eby Value: $320
S108. Two-Night Midweek Stay for 2 at Minnewaska Lodge & Dinner at Mountain Brauhaus
Donated by: Minnewaska Lodge and Mountain Brauhaus Value: $450
S109. Full Day of Guided Climbing for 2 with Alpine Endeavors
Donated by: Alpine Endeavors Value: $410
S110. One-Night Stay for 2 at Mt. Beacon B&B & Private Tour at Denning’s Point Distillery
Donated by: Mt. Beacon Bed & Breakfast and Denning’s Point Distillery Value: $310
S111. 4 Tickets to Shadowland Stages & Dinner at Aroma Thyme Bistro
Donated by: Shadowland Stages and Aroma Thyme Bistro Value: $210
S112. Mountain Bike
Donated by: Bicycle Depot Value: $700
S113. Art and Yoga Party for 10 Kids Plus 2 Hours with Miniature Donkeys
Donated by: Steve Stiert, Liz Glover Wilson & Victoria Gagne Value: $600
S114. Cross-Country Ski Lessons with Art Stegen
Donated by: Art Stegen Value: $300
S115. Luxury Skybox for 15 at a Hudson Valley Renegades Game
Donated by: M&T Bank Value: $900
S116. 2 tickets to Smokey Robinson at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Donated by: Michael Schleifer Value: $300
S117. 2 Opening Night Opera Tickets to Iris by Pietro Mascagni & $50 at Terrapin Restaurant
Donated by: Jim Ottaway and Terrapin Value: $150
S118. 2 Hours of Fly Fishing Instruction & Practical Fly Fishing
Donated by: Bert Darrow Value: $325
ADORNMENTS
S201. Wool and Cashmere Woven Shawl
Donated by: Yuta Powell Value: $880
S202. Jade & Roman Carnelian Bracelet by David Frankel
Donated by: David Frankel Value: $150
S203. Pair of Red Enamel and Silver Earrings
Donated by: Belle Etoile Value: $125
S204. 18” Copper and Stone Necklace by Janet Baskerville
Donated by: Janet Baskerville Value: $125
S205. Handcrafted Tree of Life Pendant by Groovy Chick Jewelry
Donated by: Marlo Richards Value: $110
S206. Shopping Experience and $115 Gift Card at Karina Dresses
Donated by: Karina Dresses Value: $115
S207. Deer Antler Earrings & Pendant (#1)
Donated by: Anonymous Value: $75
S208. Deer Antler Earrings & Pendant (#2)
Donated by: Anonymous Value: $75
S209. Basket of Outdoor Essentials
Donated by: Rock and Snow Value: $300
S210. Timberland Wheeled Duffle Bag & Backpack
Donated by: George Estreich Design Value: $350
BEAUTY AND WELLNESS
S301. One Pedicure a Month for Six Months at Shapers
Donated by: Shapers Value: $300
S302. Six Lift and Glow Anti-Aging Facial Treatments
Donated by: Janis Chakler Value: $1,140
BON APPETIT
S401. Tour, Tasting for 20 & 3 Bottles of Spirits from Tuthilltown Distillery
Donated by: Tuthilltown Distillery Value: $450
S402. Party in a Bucket! Beer Curated by Mohonk Preserve Staff
Donated by: Mohonk Preserve Staff Value: $150
S403. A Pound of Coffee a Month for One Year from Mudd Puddle
Donated by: Mudd Puddle Coffee Roasters & Cafe Value: $175
S404. $200 to Dine at Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant
Donated by: Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant VALUE: $200
S405. Lobster and Seafood Feast for Six at Gadaleto’s
Donated by: Gadaleto’s VALUE: $450
S406. 2 Quarts of Take Out Soup a Month for One Year from Village TeaRoom
Donated by: Village TeaRoom VALUE: $180
S407. Full CSA Share, Angry Orchard Hard Cider Gift Basket and Canvas Tote
Donated by: Phillies Bridge Farm Project, Angry Orchard & Utility Canvas VALUE: $830
S408. Dinner for 6 at Garvan’s Gastropub
Donated by: Garvan McCloskey VALUE: $300
S409. Shop, Drink, and Eat at Kingston Wine Co., Brunette Wine Bar & Elephant Restaurant
Donated by: Brunette Wine Bar & Elephant Restaurant VALUE: $175
S410. Selections from The Cheese Plate, $30 at The Alternative Baker & Picnic Backpack
Donated by: The Cheese Plate, The Alternative Baker & Susan Eby VALUE: $180
HOME AND GARDEN
S501. Roadstar II Tricycle
Donated by: Bruderhof Community Value: $230
S502. Set of Five Small Wooden Trucks
Donated by: Bruderhof Community Value: $260
S503. Millbrook Ridge Trail Sign
Donated by: Bruderhof Community Value: $200
S504. Lost City Trail Sign
Donated by: Bruderhof Community Value: $200
S505. Lenape Lane Trail Sign
Donated by: Bruderhof Community Value: $200
S506. Handcrafted Gunks Cedar Bench
Donated by: Sam Hofferbert Value: $500
S507. Hand Thrown & Glazed Blue & Green Pottery Bowl
Donated by: Women’s Studio Workshop Value: $75
S508. Salvaged Barnwood Birdhouse (#1)
Donated by: Birdhouse Brokerage Value: $100
S509. Salvaged Barnwood Birdhouse (#2)
Donated by: Birdhouse Brokerage Value: $100
S510. Salvaged Barnwood Birdhouse (#3)
Donated by: Birdhouse Brokerage Value: $100
S511. Salvaged Barnwood Birdhouse (#4)
Donated by: Birdhouse Brokerage Value: $100
S512. Custom Made Wooden Adirondack Chair
Donated by: Clean Air Woodworks Value: $500
S513. Hand Made Ceramic Bowl by Kaete Brittin Shaw
Donated by: Kaete Brittin Shaw Value: $115
S514. $250 Gift Certificate to Exit 19
Donated by: Exit 19 Value: $250
S515. $100 Gift Certificate for Furnishings and Decoration at FRED
Donated by: FRED Value: $100
S516. Pair of Vintage Terra Cotta Pots
Donated by: Judy Milne Value: $250
WORKS OF ART
S601. “Testimonial Gateway” by Marlene Wiedenbaum, 18”x 25” Framed
Donated by: Marlene Wiedenbaum Value: $300
S602. Preserve 50th Anniversary Poster Signed by Alex Honnold
Donated by: G. Steve Jordan Value: $250
S603. “Peregrine in the Trapps” Drawing by Ed Pestone
Donated by: Ed Pestone Value: $150
S604. “Talus, Tree, and Frog” 24”x32” Framed Photograph by Hardie Truesdale
Donated by: Hardie Truesdale Value: $350
S605. Framed Photograph by Michael Neil O’Donnell
Donated by: Michael Neil O’Donnell Value: $225
Printing of this booklet was generously donated by Pages Printing
and Graphics, Newburgh, NY.
AUCTION RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
For your convenience, provided is the fair market value of items in the live auction. Generally, a successful bidder may deduct
the portion of the purchase price that is over the fair market value if the bidder did so knowingly. Please note all values are
calculated based on guidelines published by the IRS in Publication 561. For further information, please contact your financial
advisor.
Mohonk Preserve does not assume any risk, liability, or responsibility for the authenticity, value, or authorship of any property
identified in this program. All property is sold “as-is” and Mohonk Preserve does not make any representations or warranties of
any kind or nature, expressed or implied, of any item. No statement in the program or made at the sale, or elsewhere, shall be
deemed such a representation or warrant or any assumption of liability. Payment must be made prior to leaving the premises.
Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or checks made payable to Mohonk Preserve are accepted.
SILENT AUCTION RULES
A bid is entered by printing your name, bid number, and amount of your bid on the sheet in front of the corresponding item.
Bids below minimum will not be accepted. Bids should be in whole numbers and must equal or exceed the minimum bid stated
on the bid sheet. Succeeding bids must exceed the previous bid by the minimum raise stated on the bid sheets. Submitted
bids cannot be retracted.
LIVE AUCTION RULES
A bid is entered by raising your paddle and being acknowledged by the auctioneer. Bids, once made, cannot be withdrawn.
The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. When the auctioneer says “sold,” total of the
auction item shall pass to the highest bidder who thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility for payment thereafter. In the
event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful
bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. The auctioneer is not responsible for errors in bidding by anyone. Please
double check your program and bid sheet, and bid on correct items. A paid receipt will be issued to the purchaser when items
are paid in full, at which time the items will be given to the purchaser. All sales are final. There are no refunds.
All experiences sold at auction are to be undertaken at the sole risk of the purchaser, and neither Mohonk Preserve nor
the auctioneer is liable or responsible in any way for the loss, injury, or damage of, or in respect to, any person or property,
howsoever caused or arising.
LIVE AUCTION Item Fair Market Values
L1: $2,000
L2: $2,000
L3: $4,000
L4: 100%
L5: $3,700
L6: $1,000
L7: $12,000
L8: $600
L9: $5,000
L10: $3,100
L11: $1,000
L12: 100%
L13: $9,800
L14. $3,000
L15. $2,200
L16. $2,650
L17. $17,500
L18. $4,250
L19. $3,600
L20. 100%
L21. $2,000
L22. 100%
Mohonk Preserve does not warrant the quality of items or services auctioned. All items are sold “as is” and “with all faults” and
restrictions may apply. Suggested retail values are estimates. Unless otherwise specified, services offered are valid until June 11,
2017. Please be sure to check the date on your certificate(s) as no exceptions or extensions can be made on expiration dates.
Anyone attending the auction may be photographed and those photographs may be used by the Preserve and/or sent to
outside news sources.
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Mohonk Preserve gratefully acknowledges all of our donors for their support
and generosity. Our local merchants are the core of our community, and help to
make this auction possible. We hope that you will support them by shopping and
eating locally, by enjoying the many services and activities they provide, and by
thanking them for their contribution to the Preserve.
Mohonk Preserve Board of Directors
Executive Director
James L. Hoover, President
Kathleen C. Weathers, Vice President
Thomas J. Murphy, Treasurer
Michael Tannen, Secretary
Jonathan Chenette
Donald P. Christian
Russell Clune
Michael J. Embler
Terrence J. English
Gary Finger
Harvey K. Flad
Norman L. Goluskin
Eric M. Gullickson
Ronald G. Knapp
Floyd Lattin
Cynthia Lowe
Lynn E. McGrew
Carol S. Rietsma
Sara S. Senior
Albert K. Smiley
Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr.
Laurel Sweeney
Glenn D. Hoagland
Auctioneer
Judy Milne
Auction Benefit Committee
Laurel Sweeney, Chair
Ingrid Beer
Janis Chakler
Susan Eby
Judy Milne
Darlene Pfeiffer
Darrel Schoeling
Directors Emeriti
Vincent R. Clephas
Louis L. Cornell
Anna S. Perry
Cover Photo: Lost City by Michael Neil O’Donnell