Wine Tastings – Entertainment – Restaurants – Services – Jewelry – Luxury Items – Beauty
The following items and many more will be available during the Silent Auction portion of the McLean Orchestra Patrons’ Gala on April 14, 2012. See Live Auction items HERE.
Wine Tastings and Events
Evo Bistro: Wine Tasting for 50 people
Value:$2500
Enjoy an evening out with 50 friends for a wine tasting at Evo Bistro.
Evo goes above and beyond the concept of a traditional wine bar or tapas restaurant, offering guests an exciting new way to taste a variety of wines with their food. At Evo Bistro, guests can serve themselves from a list of over 50 wines available by the glass.
The innovative technology of their enomatic machines allow a bottle of wine to be opened and protected from oxidation. Even after three weeks the wine tastes as though the bottle has just been opened.
1313 Old Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22101
Café Oggi: Wine Tasting for 20 people
Value:$1500
You and 20 of your friends will enjoy a wine party in our private party room. Your party includes scrumptious appetizers and wine for your group event.
In 1991, Café Oggi was conceived with the sole purpose of integrating a little slice of Italy’s splendor into the heart of McLean. From wine tastings to food festivals, in excursions through Tuscany to avant-garde expansions engineered and imported directly from Europe’s very own Italian Jewel, McLean’s neighborhood fine dining cafe has redefined Italian Cuisine over transcendental lengths.
Twenty-one years later, Café Oggi has infused an authentic culture full of vibrant flavors, colorful traditions and exotic sophistication into a small North American town in an effort to create an atmosphere full of diverse personal communication and social interaction by formulating ingenious variations of house-concocted recipes as the means and most fundamental common denominator to an enlightening culinary equation.
6671 Old Dominion Drive Mclean, VA 22101
Party for 10 by Ridgewells
Entertainment – A Classic Affair
Value $350
Perfect for entertaining friends or family! This delectable assortment of Hors D’oeuvres created by Ridgewells’ Executive Chef – grilled shrimp skewers, prosciutto wrapped apricots, Spanish chorizo, brandy marinated almond stuffed figs, pastry puffs with stilton, manchengo cheese slices, Ridgewells gourmet cheese display with assorted crackers, and mini croissants with roast beef and creamy brie. To top it off, we have added a taste of sweetness – Ridgewells dark chocolate dipped brownie lollipops.
The assortment serves 10 and is ideal for your next party. Orders must be placed 5 business days prior to pickup (Monday-Saturday).
North Mountain Vineyard: Wine Tasting and Gourmet Picnic for Two
Value:$50
Wine Tasting and gourmet picnic for two to be enjoyed at the vineyard.
North Mountain Vineyard and Winery welcomes you to taste the serene expressions of the Shenandoah Valley, as they settle upon our wines with distinction.
4374 Swartz Road Maurertown, VA 22644 (540)436-9463
www.northmountainvineyard.com
$50 Gift Certificate to Chain Bridge Cellars
Music
The National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap: The Wizard of Oz
Value: $200
Mark your calendar for July 14th at 8:30pm and be prepared to be entertained. The Wizard of Oz with the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Emil de Cou.
Take a journey to Oz like you never have before, with the complete 1939 classic shown on huge screens in-house and on the lawn and the full score played live by the NSO.
Tickets for 4
Evening for Two with the National Symphony Orchestra!
Value: $156
The winner of this certificate is entitled to:
Two premium orchestra seats to one mutually agreed upon regular season performance of the National Symphony Orchestra, expiring 4/14/2013.
Complimentary cocktails and access to the Kennedy Center’s exclusive Circles Lounge for your enjoyment before and/or at intermission of your NSO performance.
Sports
VIP Floor Seats to a Washington Wizards Game
Fall 2012-Winter 2013 Season
Value: $1600
You and a guest will enjoy a spectacular all-inclusive sports evening with VIP Floor Seats, VIP Parking, and VIP Access with full buffet. Donated by Sybil and Joe Caldwell.
Washington Nationals Baseball Tickets
Value: $250
Enjoy four tickets to a professional baseball game including garage parking.
Seats are in section 214 Row G Seats 3 – 6. On second level overlooking the field behind home plate with access to the Stars and Stripes Club Level. Seats are extra wide and padded.
Package includes a parking pass in parking garage immediately adjacent to the field. These are good quality seats, and are definitely client worthy – not nose bleeders! Donated by Joe O’Brien.
Excursions
Exotic Caye Resort located in beautiful Belize
Value: $1400
One of the Most Pristine Beaches on Ambergris Caye!
Set on 300 feet of private white sand beach, with easy access to diving, snorkeling, and many other water activities, the Exotic Caye Beach Resort has an authentic island atmosphere and a genuinely gracious staff that is dedicated to helping you have a great time in Belize.
Your accommodations, for the week (7 nights) will include a one bedroom condo for two. Saturday arrival and departure. Please note there will be a $13.50 per night Belize tax and one time charge of $73.64 for cleaning and administrative fees.
Shenandoah Raft Trip for two from River & Trail Outfitters
Value: $150
Shenandoah Raft Trip for two(2) down the beautiful and historic waters of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. This raft trip is guided during the 3 to 4 hour excursion with class I, II and III rapids along the 6.5 mile stretch. Each raft holds 4-6 passengers plus a guide in the back. A riverside picnic is provided on the raft trip (except Weekday pm trips). River & Trail Outfitters offers rafting, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, teambuilding & more. Go with Maryland’s largest and most experienced outfitter.
Memberships
Membership to the Tower Club in Tysons Corner
Value:$2360
The Tower Club Tysons Corner, located in Vienna, Virginia, is the “center of gravity” for the diverse business and social community of Northern Virginia. The facilities provide a stage for Member-sponsored events, family and social functions.
Try out membership at the Tower Club, first two months are free. Should you choose to join after the trial period you will receive 50% off the initiation fee of $2000. Initiation fee is a one time charge, monthly dues apply.
Membership to Elm Street Fitness
Value:$200
One month full membership and 1 hour personal training Session
Membership to the Sport & Health Club
Value:$150
Get ready for summer and tone your body with a One Month Individual Fitness Member. Enjoy working out in any of our clubs.
Restaurants
$200 Gift Certificate to Maison du Vin
for a group wine and cheese event (2 available)
There are wine shops, but then one that defines it. Come and experience what everyone has been talking about. Maison du Vin is your neighborhood fine wine shop in the heart of Great Falls.
Maison du Vin has brought to Great Falls an eclectic collection of over 800 high quality, small production wines from boutique producers around the world, carefully chosen by an expert tasting panel. Maison du Vin also offers a selection of craft beers and gourmet food items.
756 Walker Road Suite D Great Falls, VA 22066
$150 Gift Certificate to Palm Restaurant
Dinner for Two from Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
Value: $130
Enjoy Dinner for Two from Chima Brazilian Steakhouse. Gauchos roam the dining room continuously offering exquisite Churrasco of over 15 rotisserie meats including top sirloin, filet mignon, ribs, lamb, pork, chicken, sausage and fish. Chima’s sumptuous salad bar blends Brazilian and American favorites from salads, cold cuts, cheeses, soup and traditional Brazilian hot dishes.
8010 Towers Crescent Drive #100 Vienna, VA 22182
$100 Gift Certificate to Assaggi Osteria
Domenico Cornacchia, chef/proprietor of Assaggi Osteria, taps into ages of ancestral Italian cooking each time he steps into his kitchen and brings a rich love of the cuisine that he so skillfully nurtured through the years.
6641 Old Dominion Drive Mclean, VA 22101 (703) 918 – 0080
$100 Gift Certificate to Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Maintaining a chic and sophisticated yet warm and embracing ambiance, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is synonymous with excellence. Whether it’s a romantic steak dinner for two, an important business meeting, or a private party, Ruth’s Chris Steak House can accommodate your needs.
8521 Leesburg Pike Vienna (Tysons Corner), VA 22182 (703) 848 – 4290
$100 Gift Certificate to J. Gilbert’s
Named 2010’s ‘Restaurant of the Year’ by The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce, J. Gilbert’s has been a Fairfax County favorite since opening our doors in 1999.
6930 Old Dominion Dr. McLean, VA 22101 (703) 893 – 1034
$50 Gift Certificate to Café Tatti
The European Cafe atmosphere will lift your spirits and complement your meal. Cafe Tatti has charm and cuisine found in the finest restaurants of Europe. The country decor provides a quaint and attractive ambiance. Café Tatti was selected as one of the top 20 Restaurants in the McLean Tyson’s, Great Falls, Vienna area.
6627 Old Dominion Drive VA 22101 (703) 790-5164
Services
Romantic B&B Stay and Fabulous Couple’s Portrait
by Sterling Portraits
Value: $2450
For an enchanting experience enjoy a portrait session and a stay at a local country inn or bed and breakfast, an extraordinary setting for the creation of images of you and your companion. Donation includes consultation, one night’s lodging (up to $350) at a B&B of your choosing, subject to artist’s approval, creation of images and 16×12 photographic portrait. Two visits to gallery are required—for the consultation and to select images. The selection appointment is for both persons. Non-transferable. Expires 6 month after auction.
A Sterling Watercolor Print of Your Family by Sterling Portraits
Value: $2120
Grace your home with an enchanting watercolor print portrait made from photographic images created by portrait artist Sterling at your home or garden or other location within 75 miles of the Silver Spring gallery. Includes consultation, previewing of location, and unframed 10×8 print of you with your family. Two visits to the gallery are required—for the consultation and to select the images. Selection appointment is for both parents. Non-transferable. Expires 6 month after auction.
A Black & White Family Portrait by Sterling Portraits
Value: $1790
Sterling’s artistry captures the essence of your loved ones in a traditional and beautiful medium at your home or garden or other location within 75 miles of the Silver Spring gallery. Includes consultation, previewing of location, and a 16×12 photographic portrait of you with your family, unframed. Two visits to the gallery are required—for the consultation and to select the images. Selection appointment is for both parents. Non-transferable. Expires 6 month after auction.
Estate Planning from Fred Tansill of Fred Tansill & Associates LLC
Value: $6000
Fred Tansill, well known Estate Planner located in Mclean, Virginia, will prepare Wills, Revocable Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Medical Directives, and other documents appropriate to your families circumstances, net worth, and disposition wishes, with tax planning as necessary.
(703) 847-1359 www.fredtansill.com
Portrait Session, One 11×14 Marquis Portrait and a Consultation
Jeff Lubin Portrait Photography Studio
Value: $1300
The donation includes a pre-portrait consultation to discuss the portrait session such as clothing choice and backgrounds. Also includes the Creation Fee for an in-studio portrait session and One finished 11×14 Marquis Portrait.
Architect Design Services from Michael LeMay, AIA Architect
Value: $1200
Architect design services for a dream addition to your castle. Receive 4 hours of architectural services from Michael LeMay.
Mclean Orchestra String Quartet
Value: $1000
Have your own private concert performed by the Mclean Orchestra String Quartet.
They will perform in your home or desired location.
Mclean Orchestra String Quartet
Value: $500
Enjoy a private Harp Soloist at your next event. The Mclean Orchestra Harpist will perform at your home or desired location.
Dr. Park: Acupuncture
Value: $1000
7023 Little River Tpke Annandale, VA 22003
Acupuncture has been practiced as an effective medical treatment for thousands of years. Dr. Park is both an acupuncturist and chiropractor. Using both ancient Chinese and modern techniques, Dr. Park gives his patients the relief they’ve been searching for.
Receive a 5 session package for ailments such as headaches, arthritis, sinus problems, sleep disorders etc.
One Family or Children’s Portrait Session and one 8×10 Portrait
By Lloyd – Meurer Portrait Studio (Four Available)
Value: $790
Gift Certificate for one Family or children’s Portrait Session and one 8×10 Portrait
Living the Marriage of Your Dreams! Couple Enrichment 3 Session Program with Chris Wright, M.A.
Value: $700
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor
Come have a positive experience of enhancing, deepening, restoring your connection together in your marriage.
Coach In Motion with Kim Weinberg: 1 hour of Executive or Leadership Coaching
Value: $500
Become more productive and effective in your leadership role, whether at work or managing multiple priorities. Coaching with Kim can help you develop clarity of your personal/professional vision, set and achieve realistic and challenging goals, overcome obstacles getting in your way, move through transitions, and/or gain a stronger self-awareness. In this one session, we can focus on one particular goal or challenge needing attention, or begin a framework for further development. To learn more about the process, visit www.coachinmotion.com.
Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree from Rossen Landscape
Value: $500
Wake up your landscape with a Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree. Tree to be 5’ – 6’, planted in either Spring or Fall of 2012. Rossen Landscape will deliver and install the tree including soil amendment and mulch.
Complete Car Detail by Mercedes – Benz of Tysons Corner
Value: $290
Now that Spring has sprung treat your car to the ultimate in make over’s with the complete car detail by Mercedes – Benz of Tysons Corner. They will perform a custom detail on any make or model of car. See brochure for complete details.
Includes: Exterior hand wash, wax and machine buff. Clean and dress tires and apply dressing to all exterior vinyl & rubber. Vacuum and shampoo carpets, clean and dress vinyl and leather.
Yoga on the Move with Juliana Venturi
Value: $240
Two sessions of yoga classes (one per week for six weeks) from Yoga On the Move, with Juliana Venturi. Classes meet 6:45-8 pm, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, at Regency Sport and Health, Tysons Corner.
Piano Party with Bob Rosenbaum
Value: $200
Two hours of party piano entertainment for your next event…show tunes, oldies-but-goodies, sing-alongs. Performed by bar room pianist Bob Rosenbaum.
$100 Gift Certificate to Gentlemen’s Quarters of Alexandria
Welcome to the Gentlemen’s Quarters, Virginia’s exclusive destination for fine services and products for men. The Gentlemen’s Quarters gives men the opportunity to take care of their grooming needs with privacy and discretion. A place to visit that offers the finest personal services and warmest, most comfortable atmosphere.
At the Gentlemen’s Quarters our goal is to make your visit a relaxing and enjoyable experience, provided by a highly skilled professional staff. From the moment you walk onto our beautiful hardwood floors, relax on our leather sofas, observe our miniature bar, relax with the paper, or view one of our three flat screen televisions, we feel confident that you will look forward to your next visit.
Jewelry
Adeler Jewelers Custom Black Pearl and Emerald Pendant
Value: $1388
One Custom designed 14kt yellow gold Pendant featuring a luminous Tahitian black Pearl with a lovely natural emerald gemstone. A Jorge Adeler design.
Roberto Coin Five-Station Diamond Necklace (from Neiman Marcus)
Value: $1080
18-karat solid yellow gold link chain and settings. Five stations with diamond insets; 0.23 total carat weight. 16″L. Made in Italy. More Details Here
About Roberto Coin:
Since founding his own company in 1977, Roberto Coin has rightfully gained fame as a tireless innovator, most notably for pioneering the use of three-color gold in 1978. His jewelry seems to capture the fluidity of his amphibious hometown, Venice—forms and shapes meld, creating a sense of wholeness, the distinction between the timeless and the modern ever-blurred. Perpetually reinventing his personal style, Roberto Coin produces more than 600 unique jewelry models annually. Each piece includes a hidden 0.3 carat ruby, a signature of the designer.
Beautiful Handcrafted Necklace by Whimsy Wearable Art
Value: $138
This beautiful handcrafted necklace is one of a kind.
Citrine Crystal trapezoids, Cultured Pearls, Crystal, Gold Ice Pearls, and Wooden, gold beads with gold-toned Pewter accents. Donated by Debbie Sanders.
Mangan Jewelers: 64 Inch Fresh Water Pearl Necklace
Value: $130
Exceptionally elegant and timeless endless knotted 64 inch fresh water pearl necklace with sterling clasp. Can be worn in one long strand or use the sterling clasp to wear multi levels.Chico’s: Multi Strand Golden Ringed Necklace and Matching Bracelet
Value: $148
Multi Strand Golden Ringed and Sparkling Crystal Beaded Necklace (2) and matching bracelet
Chico’s: Shera Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings
Value: $122
Shera Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings
Chico’s: Multi Strand Beaded / Cord Necklace with Bead Earrings
Value: $108
Multi Strand Beaded / Cord Necklace with Bead Earrings
Luxury Items
Renoir Reproduction Painting in Gold Gilt Frame
Value: $1500
Measures 44″h x 32″w (framed)
A reproduction of Renoir’s Dance at Bougival. The original masterpiece was created in 1883.
The open-air cafés of suburban Bougival, on the Seine outside Paris, were popular recreation spots for city dwellers, including the Impressionist painters. Renoir, who was primarily a figure painter, uses intense color and lush brushwork to heighten the sense of pleasure conveyed by the whirling couple who dominate the composition. The woman’s face, framed by her red bonnet, is the focus of attention, both ours and her companion’s.
Viola
Value: $1000
Waterford Crystal Araglin Brandy Glasses (set of 6)
Value: $900
5 1/2″ High. Holds 12 ounces.
The Araglin pattern is one of Waterford’s most popular and traditional patterns, in brilliantly cut clear crystal.
Like any great snifter, the Waterford Crystal Araglin Brandy Glass is designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. Waterford Crystal Araglin Brandy Glasses are a perfect compliment to a fine cognac or brandy.
Original Oil Painting by Joyce Buterbough
Value: $500
Grace your wall with this 23×27 oil painting of a fall pathway.
Lithograph: 1982 Mardi Gras Jeffery Jennings Limited Edition #77 of 280 16×20
John Cordaro, Donor
Lithograph: Doubloons Mardi Gras 1983 by Glen Weber Limited Edition #329 of 1000 15×22
John Cordaro, Donor
Lithograph: The Kiss, 1983 Mardi Gras by George Luttrell Limited Edition Artist’s Proof 13×20
John Cordaro, Donor
Lithograph: Mardi Gras New Orleans by Amzie Limited Edition Litho #71 of 100 15×20
John Cordaro, Donor
$150 Gift Certificate to Jos A. Bank
Woman’s Golf Gift Basket from Mercedes – Benz of Tysons Corner
Value: $125
Basket includes: Nike Ladies Dri-Fit Golf Shirt, Mercedes-Benz Golf Towel, and 12 Vapor Speed Nike Golf balls. All gifts are branded with the prestige’s Mercedes-Benz emblem.
Men’s Golf Gift Basket from Mercedes – Benz of Tysons Corner
Value: $125
Basket includes: Nike Men’s Dri-Fit Golf Shirt, Mercedes-Benz Golf Towel, and 12 Vapor Speed Nike Golf balls. All gifts are branded with the prestige’s Mercedes-Benz emblem.
Squire Chase Stainless and Glass Salad Serving Set
Value: $140
1319 Chain Bridge Road Mclean, VA 22101 703-790-5649
Maison et Jardin
Value: $95
Mariposa Note Pad
Mariposa Sauce Dish
$50 gift certificate to J. Hilburn
Value: $140
$50 gift certificate toward the purchase of a men’s dress shirt.
Donated by Sydnee Stein
Beauty
Gift Basket from Clarins
Enjoy a gift basket of Beauty Products from a leader in the Cosmetics Industry.
Gift Basket from Beaute Prestige International
Value: $389
A basket full of amazing scents from one of the elite fragrance houses of France.
Naraso Rodriguez for Her Fragrance Collection
3.3 oz. Eau de Toilette
3.3 oz. Eau de Parfum
5.2 oz. Body Cream
6.7 oz. Shower Gel
6.7 oz. Body Lotion
