Feather and Stone Gala
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Auction Items
Rancho La Puerta Inn and Spa
Fly Southwest Airlines to San Diego for a one-week stay for two at this world-renowned fitness resort and spa. Rancho La Puerta offers fitness classes, healthy dining, luxurious spa treatments, and special programs. Includes all food and beverages, access to over 50 different fitness classes a day, evening programs, and scheduled transportation to and from the San Diego Airport. Cooking classes and demonstrations at La Cocina Que Canta, the Ranch’s new 4,500-square-foot Cooking School and Culinary Center, spa treatments, and personal training sessions can be arranged for an additional fee. Valid July through December. Expires October 4, 2010. The two round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines expire February 28, 2010.
Donors: Rancho La Puerta Inn and Spa, Southwest Airlines
Value: $7,800
The Autry Angel Suite
This is a priceless opportunity for ten people to join Jackie Autry as her guest in the Autry Suite at Angel Stadium next season. Enjoy cocktails, a delicious buffet and experience one of the most exciting matchups in baseball: the Angels vs. the Yankees (or any other team of your choosing) from Jackie and Gene’s personal suite. There will be no stressful traffic worries because you and nine friends will be picked up at one location of your choosing by Superior Transportation and driven in comfort to Angel Stadium and back. Pickup location must be within the Los Angeles Basin, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Long Beach, Malibu or certain Orange County areas. The type and number of vehicles are subject to availability on the given date of the game. Adults only, please. Date to be determined based on the 2009 schedule. Go, Angels!
Donors: Mrs. Jackie Autry, Susan B. Abrams
Value: Priceless
Scottish Castle
Live like royalty in your very own castle! Yes, it’s the Highland Adventure in Scotland—a favorite of all our Gala guests. Four couples will be picked up in Edinburgh and transported to this private country estate for a spectacular week at one of the most picturesque locations on earth. Golf at some of the world’s leading courses, fishing on the River Tay, and culinary pampering by a classically trained chef can all be arranged for a nominal charge. No children, please. Estimated value is nothing less than priceless!
Donors: Merle and Peter Mullin
Value: Priceless
Pedigreed Puppy
This beautiful 11-week old female yellow Labrador puppy is ready to go home with you! Lovingly hand-raised by Diamond P Labradors in Walnut Grove, California, she descends from a long line of champions. Cuddly, outgoing, and nonaggressive, Labradors are ideal family dogs. When fully grown, this little bundle of joy will weigh 50 to 55 pounds. She comes to you with AKC papers, crate, dog dishes, leash, collar, food, a gift certificate to Maxwell Dog, and a portrait sitting and one custom black-and-white print from Pets and People Photography.
Donor: Lois R. Rice
Value: Priceless
Bohlin Belt Buckle With Flying A
David K. Marold created this one-of-a-kind silver and 14-carat yellow gold belt buckle to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Gene Autry’s birthday. The Flying A logo -- long associated with America’s Favorite Singing Cowboy and savvy businessman, Gene Autry – is depicted in a multidimensional design. The Flying A logo image emerged in conjunction with Gene Autry’s Flying A Ranch Rodeo and soon appeared on letterhead, tack, prize lists, chaps, and other related items. Gene expanded the use of the logo for his companies, Flying A Productions and Flying A Pictures. The Flying A logo also graces the gate of Jackie and Gene Autry’s home. This is a collectible opportunity not to be missed!
Donors: David K. Marold / The Bohlin Company
Value: Priceless
Doug Hyde’s Seed Gatherer
Nationally recognized Masters of the American West award-winning artist Doug Hyde is of Nez Perce, Assiniboine, and Chippewa descent. Influenced by the Indian lore he learned as a youth from his grandfather and other elders, Hyde expresses Indian mythology and spirit through this sculpture. He created the Seed Gatherer specifically for the Autry’s 2008 Gala. It depicts a California Native woman leaving for a day of seed gathering in the late 1880s. A coyote is passing behind her. Does she know he is there? Is he her companion? Is he symbolic of the need to be wary? This pink Portuguese marble sculpture measures 30 x 14 x 14 inches.
Donor: Doug Hyde
Value: Priceless
Concho Belt and Bracelet
Exhibit a powerful sense of style with this spectacular, museum-quality concho belt and bracelet. Award-winning Navajo artist Abraham Begay Sr. created this black leather belt featuring seven hand-crafted sterling silver medallions adorned with a fabulous color combination of blue lapis and pink coral.
Donors: Ellen and Federico Jimenez
Value: $20,000