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Auction Item One
One week stay on the romantic Lake Como’s Gold Coast for 8
This completely remodeled 18th century home on the lake in the sleepy fisherman’s village of Colonno boasts a romantic old town. Enjoy unencumbered lake views from this +/- 3800 sq ft, 4 bedroom en suites plus 2 half baths plus loft and large balcony overlooking the lake just down the street from the church of San Michele built in the 14th century. The remodel is the work of architect Alesandra Guanziroli, where she incorporates modern features while highlighting the original details such as decorative ceilings. You will be one of the first guests in this newly remodeled home. A ferry stop in front of the house takes guests around the lake. Enjoy great restaurants a short 5 minute car ride to the next town of Sala Comacina, or venture 15 minutes down the road and try your luck at seeing George & Amal Cloony at their home.
Dates to be mutually agreed upon.
Thank you Daniel Casabonne

Auction Item Two
Exclusive Donum Estate Dinner for 14
Experience the Intersection of Fine Wine, Sustainable Farming, and Renowned Global Art
The evening includes an art walk, toast under the heart, and a five-course dinner for 14 prepared by renowned chef Fiorella Butron, paired with exquisite Donum reserve wines. Chef Fiorella honed her skills at Le Cordon Bleu in Lima, Peru and was most recently Culinary Director at EDGE Restaurant. She now brings her cuisine to life at Allikai, her newest culinary venture. Among the Donum Estate landscape and vineyards are more than 40 monumental, open-air sculptures. This evolving collection brings together a global community of artists, including works from leading practitioners from 18 nations, across six continents including Ai Weiwei, Ghada Amer, Doug Aitken, Lynda Benglis, Louise Bourgeois, Keith Haring, and Subodh Gupta. The Donum Estate brings to life a delicate balance of wine, land, and art, making it an international destination. For the past two decades, sustainability has been at the forefront of the Donum Estate vision—Donum, in fact, is Latin for Gift of the land.
Dates to be mutually agreed upon, Sunday through Thursday before June 1, 2024
Thank you Donum Estate & Chef Fiorella

Auction Item Three
So Much to Do in San Francisco!
Looking for a getaway without the hassle of flying? Escape for two nights to America’s favorite city by the bay . . . San Francisco! You and a guest will enjoy luxurious accommodations at the Fairmont Atop Nob Hill. Part of your fun includes two tickets to a performance of Dear San Francisco at Club Fugazi, plus dinner at Bix Supper Club’s swanky 1930s ambiance, with live jazz ($150 value). Balance out your visit with two tickets to the Giants game right behind home plate!!
Dates based on availability and on mutually agreed upon dates. Giants tickets not available on opening day or playoffs.
Thank you Fairmont, Doug Biederbeck, Club Fugazi, and the Royer Family