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Aw Shucks
Treat your friends to a party like none other with this opportunity for an Oyster Roast for 20 people.  Ken & Lee Conrad, owners of Libby Hill Seafood, will host this fabulous event at their beautiful home in McLeansville, NC.  This package includes all the fixins for an oyster roast including beer and wine.    A recent winner of this event had this to say, "The Conrad’s lovely, inviting home has been the place where wonderful memories were made.  Ken and Lee graciously opened up their home to share delicious food in a relaxed, beautiful atmosphere.  Ken has a passion for roasting seafood and meat and has clearly perfected the art of roasting oysters.  The oysters, delivered fresh for the gathering, melt in your mouth as they slide down.  Shucking the oysters and eating savory accompaniments alongside friends in their open kitchen is the perfect venue to enjoy the company of friends while having a fun project.  I am grateful to Ken and Lee for hosting truly memorable celebrations with the intention of raising money for JDRF, an organization near and dear to my heart."  This item is donated in loving memory of Mrs. Beverly Berry and Bob Conrad. Dinner must be held in the fall season. Mutually agreeable time with owners.
One of a Kind

We are excited to have Steve Childs, in collaboration with the North Carolina School of the Arts, and 6 local JDRF Kids create our inaugural  one of a kind piece of art just for this evening. We hope that the Children’s Project will grow from year to year and truly become a highlight of each Gala.  The Triad is such a hot bed for the arts, that we are certain this project will become a favorite within the community.

Steve Childs is best known for his figurative paintings of dancers and portraits. He has painted the human form and figure for over thirty years. He has been featured in International Artist, The Portrait Signature, Dance Magazine, and featured three times in American Artist. He has been interviewed by numerous other publications including USA Today, Art of the West and The Artist's Magazine. His most recent award was from the Salon International Exhibition.

Six children from the Triad JDRF chapter spent time with Steve creating and interpreting this magnificent abstract canvas.  We are honored that the NC School of the Arts cinematography professor John LeBlanc and some of his students documented this project from start to finish. 

Ocean Isle Vacation

Take a week off and spend it in this remarkable new canal custom built home in Ocean Isle, NC. This 5 bedroom, 5 bath  home sleeps 20 and has everything your own home has to offer.  It is a short 4 minute walk to the beach. This wonderful home has two family rooms, two master suites, two laundry rooms. two refrigerators, a large kitchen and wet bar.  Other amenities include two ovens, two dishwashers, multiple flat screen TV’s, DVD players, two outside showers and wireless internet access. If that isn’t enough, the home also has a private pool, elevator and boat dock.  To quote a guest of the house last year “It’s the most amazing and comfortable beach house I have ever rented. We will be back.” The perfect house for a family vacation.

Dates must be booked by March 13, 2011. Dates currently available March 18-April 14th, April 25th-May 24th, September 9th-30th, and October 17th –-November 20th. The owners will pay the Cleaning fee.

Dates must be booked by March 13, 2011. Dates currently available March 18–April 14th, April 25th–May 24th, September 9th–30th, and October 17th–November 20th. The owners will pay the Cleaning fee.

California Dreamin'......

Take an amazing west coast trip like no other!  Your party of four will enjoy five nights of luxurious five-star ocean front accommodations in the beautiful coastal city of Santa Barbara, California where you will be pampered by spa services and three nights of fine dining.  Often called “The California Riviera”, this sophisticated, yet simple beach town is only 90 minutes from Los Angeles, but feels like a different world, as it is surrounded by the natural beauty of beaches and mountains.

Included in the package are two unusual tours of the area:  one by air and one by sea!  An aerial tour will amaze you with views of the Channel Islands and the city of Santa Barbara, while the harbor tour (with cocktails and appetizers) will relax you like you are on a tropical vacation. If you are lucky, you may even spot the migration of the gray whales as they move through the channel!  Round out your visit to Santa Barbara with golf tee-times and lunch at two beautiful private clubs: something not the ordinary tourist can arrange!  And if that is not enough, spend two additional nights exploring the nearby picturesque Santa Ynez Valley, the “Napa Valley” of the central coast, and the home of many celebrities and movie shoots.  Enjoy two wine tasting tours, quaint shops and cute restaurants, before waking up from your California Dream!

Escape to the Mountains

Enjoy a one-week stay at this newly constructed Linville, NC home located in walking distance to the Eseeola Lodge and all activities.  This well appointed 4 bedroom, 5 bath home, sleeps 8–10. Enjoy the outdoors from the inviting front porch, the screened porch or the side porch with lofted ceiling and beautiful stone fireplace — perfect for making s’mores.  The interior includes beautiful wormy chestnut paneling and a spacious gourmet kitchen complete with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.  Enjoy dinner for eight people at the Eseeola Lodge, and Dinner for four at the Artisanal Restaurant.

Expires in December 2011. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Dates excluded are Holiday’s and June 15–19

Sea Island
Spend a week on the Georgia Coast at Sea Island, home of the magnificent 5 star Cloister Hotel. Enjoy your friends and family in this beautiful house with vaulted ceilings and large floor-to-ceiling windows creating a  wonderful open feeling throughout. Three spacious, separate gathering rooms make this home prefect for a large family and for comfortable entertaining. Enjoy magical sunsets and peaceful days by the pool on the large deck overlooking the marsh. The home offers 6 bedrooms and 6 1/2 baths and sleeps 13 people. This cottage is a block from the beach and only a short walk to the Spa, Beach Club and Hotel. This stay will include 4 passes to the Beach Club and Cloister.
Expiration date to be 12/31/11.  Dates must be mutually agreed upon by owner. 

Gone to the Dogs
Who wouldn't want to take home this adorable AKC registered Golden Retriever female puppy.  She was born on December 5, 2010 and is from award winning Westergaard Kennels in Oak Ridge, NC.  They have over 31years of experience in breeding golden retrievers.  The puppy's father is an AKC champion show dog.  This little one has a sweet disposition and will make a great family pet. She even comes with her own brand new carrier!
Dream Ski Vacation

Check your calendar and make time to go on this great vacation to Vail, Colorado.  Beautiful four bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home less than five minutes from Vail Village.  Park your car because this is a ski in/ski out location.  With world renowned skiing, diverse shops and restaurants and breath-taking mountain views, Vail is arguably the finest resort destination in the world. Available ski season 2012 with the exception of Christmas and New Year's.  Date to be mutually agreed upon with owners.

Bahama Vacation

Looking for a true vacation?  This beach house on Green Turtle Cay in Abaco, Bahama is for you!  This primitive island of 400 residents is reached by ferry from Treasure Cay and Treasure Cay is reached by commercial air from West Palm Beach or Miami.

 

The getaway home is beachfront on the Sea of Abaco and is outfitted with
3 bedrooms and 3 baths situated in 3 pods connected by decks.  All bed-rooms have one king size bed.  Winners will have access to all amenities such as pool, tennis, and the marina at the Green Turtle Club.

Dates to be mutually agreed upon with owner.

UNC Ultimate Fan

This package offers two opportunities of a lifetime.  You will sit on the bench during a UNC Men’s basketball and a Women’s basketball game!  You will be right there for all the action during a non-ACC game for each team next season.  You will be in the locker room for Coach William’s pre-game talk and be Coach Hatchell’s honorary coach for the game.  This package also includes a 2010 – 2011 UNC Men’s Basketball Team autographed ball and an extra ticket for your guest to sit in the stands while you are on the bench with these great teams!

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