2022 Live Auction

If you love golf and want to visit one of the most picturesque areas in the United States, this item is for you. We invite you to play five of New England’s most memorable courses on Boston’s north shore—several designed by the incomparable Donald Ross. And to make this experience truly unique, you’ll have cocktails on the ocean at the home of Elliot and Donna Katzman, and watch the sunset as you dine at the Corinthian Yacht Club on Marblehead’s famous harbor. And, to top off your experience, you’ll have box seats at Fenway Park to watch the Red Sox play. Truly a golf and entertainment package that has no equal.

The five extraordinary courses are Essex Country Club (listed in the Golf Digest Top 100), Myopia Hunt Club (featuring two of the top 100 golf holes in America, as identified by Golf Digest—and the only club in the U.S. listed by Golf Magazine to have two of the country’s top 100 signature golf holes), Salem Country Club (which hosted the 2017 U.S. Senior Open), Bass Rocks Golf Club (featuring views of the Atlantic Ocean on almost every hole) and Kernwood Country Club (more than a century old, this course is known as the “Hidden Gem on the North Shore”).

Imagine visiting two of the most prestigious California wineries: Ketcham Estate and the Gagnon-Kennedy Vineyards. We know you’ll agree; this is an irresistible trip of incomparable value for anyone who appreciates fine wine and one of the most stunning wine-producing regions in the world.

This extraordinary item includes: a three-night stay at the Ketcham Estate Vineyard Guest House in Healdsburg, California as the guest of Allie Ketchum; and a Private VIP tasting and dinner.

Also included—just an hour away from the Ketcham Estate—is a trip to the Gagnon-Kennedy Vineyards in Napa. Here, you’ll be treated to a two-night stay in the Gagnon-Kennedy Guest House and a VIP Tasting and tour of the winery. In addition, six bottles of their best wines will be shipped to your home. This offering also includes access to exclusive wineries and a concierge booking service.

Finally, your Gagnon – Kennedy Vineyard donors, Dan and Holly McKenna, have arranged for a $3,000 travel allowance to be included in this very special gift.

Created by Lexus in 1989, the annual Lexus Champions for Charity series has raised over $102 million for charity causes. This item offers amateur golfers an opportunity to compete in a three-day championship event at the Pebble Beach Resorts in December 2022, and win money for the Bobby Nichols Foundation. This package allows two golfers to play one round each at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill and the Links at Spanish Bay. The item also provides two hotel rooms for four nights at the Inn at Spanish Bay. Transfers from nearby airports and transportation between tournament sites is also provided. A guest package for spouses will also be made available.

Casa de Campo, an exclusive, private gated community in the Dominican Republic is a favorite luxury destination for discerning travelers and celebrities. The activities are world-class — 7 outstanding restaurants including the stunning new Minitas Beach Club, a Marina, Equestrian Center featuring Polo, Shooting Course, great shopping, and 3 private pristine white sand beaches. This lush retreat offers not only optional entertainment at the resort, but superb golf including the world famous “Teeth of the Dog” course nearby.

Your stay is for 7 days and 6 nights in one of the private villas—a sanctuary with a private pool for up to 8 guests. Although each villa at Casa de Campo has it’s own unique personality, they all have unsurpassed luxuries in common. Your villa comes with all the amenities needed for a world-class vacation including a private staff of a housekeeper and butler. All entertainment at your own expense. Available on a mutually agreed date.

Not one of a kind, but pretty close. In fact, the number-one rated Bourbon Whiskey in the world, with a 99 out of 100 rating by the World Spirits Championship. Like its namesake, this 750 ml bottle of 23-year old bourbon whiskey is full of character. A family reserve bourbon whiskey that is an extraordinarily special sipping experience. This is often regarded as one of the finest bourbons in the world, and can be extremely difficult to find due to its very low production and high demand.