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Amy In Bloom 15th Annual Auction
Sunday, May 7, 2023
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Boat Trip for 12 to Wood Island Live Saving Station, Tour and Picinic Lunch with a 200.00 gift card to Pepperell Cove
The Wood Island Lifesaving Station, where the Piscataqua River in Kittery Point meets the Atlantic Ocean, has stood watch at the mouth of the river for over 114 years. It housed brave %u201CSurfmen%u201D a forerunner to the US Coast Guard, who would wait with small row boats to go out to help mariners in distress in terrible conditions year-round. Currently undergoing restoration, this Amy in Bloom auction item features a trip to Wood Island with Sam Reid for a tour and picnic for up to 12 people. $200.00 Pepperell Cove gift card to accompany Wood Island Lifesaving station. 

Available on a mutually agreed upon date and time with Sam Reid. 

Value: $200.00
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Hotel Commonwealth with Dinner at Asta

A bold and elevated definition of luxury, Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square- a timeless original gracing this invigorated city neighborhood. Settle into the generously sized guestrooms that reflect the hotel%u2019s refined fabric and share classic sophistications that have made this hotel so beloved. Highly acclaimed and named one of the best SPLURGE-WORTH tasting menus around Boston, Asta serves tasting menus only with a heavy vegetable slant. Asta is located on a quiet block of Mass. Ave at the top of Back Bay. Reviewed as %u201Can incredible culinary adventure. It is hard to get better than this.

based upon availability and certain restrictions may apply 
Value: $745.00
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Kingswood Golf and Stay at Windrift

Kingswood Golf Club in Wolfeboro is a semi-private, classic Donald Ross championship course featuring 18 hole - par 72 . Enjoy a round of golf for 4 with carts coupled with a stay overnight at the Windrifter, right next door! Nestled in the mountains of New Hampshire's Lake Region, The Windrift Resort has provided a haven for families for over 40 years. The stay is for 4 and is included with the Kingswood Golf outing. The Windrift Resort features an indoor heated pool, exercise room, sauna, and pickball/tennis courts. 

Black out dates are June 30th through September 3rd and is based upon availability.  Pre-booking is required 
Value: $840.00
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Rappel A Waterfall
Travel to Bartlett NH and Ripley Falls – one of New Hampshire’s magnificent 100 plus foot waterfalls with the spectacular scenery of the White Mountains all around you. Enjoy a short (0.5 mile) scenic hike into the falls before you scramble to the top and rappel back down (up to three times per person). This is a once in a lifetime experience and NEM is excited to bring this adventure to Amy’s Treat. Named a “top extreme outdoor adventure in America.”

Bookings are available Thursday through Sunday, meet at 9, and return around 2. You’ll meet your guide and be outfitted with any rental gear, watch an introduction video, and learn to rappel. Participants need to be able to walk on rough, rugged trails, have a good sense of balance, and be in reasonable physical shape. The last 0.1 mile of the trail to the top of the waterfall is steep and requires care. The adventure also requires an easy river crossing. Weight limit is over 85lbs and under 250lbs with a minimum waste of 45 inches. Ages 10 and over.

Value: $500.00
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Ten Apple Farm
A three-night stay for up to 6 to 8 people including a goat hike and a class on goat milking to be offered January 15th through May 15th, 2024. Ten Apple Farm is a diversified homestead in Gray, Maine sits on over 18 acres of land with a herd of Alpine dairy goats, heritage laying hens, and a pair of Mangalitsa pigs. The Wood House where you’ll stay has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and is most comfortable for 6 to 8 people. The Ten Apple goat hikes are a two-hour recreational and educational experience, a great way to enjoy the outdoors, and spend time with their beloved herd. Ten Apple Farm is 15 minutes from Freeport, two miles from the Nordic ski trails at Pinehill Farm, and 30 minutes from downtown Portland – all accessible to make this a memorable getaway.
 
Value: $500.00
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Into the Woods Spoon Carving Class for 4

Joel Paul is a green woodworker and teacher with a varied approach to his craft. Using traditional hand tools Paul carves bowls, spoons and other woodenware. The winning bidder and their guests will be taught safety and knife grip instruction as well as a demonstration of roughing out spoon blanks with an axe. Students will be able to practice on birch before beginning to carve out their own eating or cooking spoon. The class is for 4 at Joel Paul’s 1860 dairy farm in Stratham, NH on a mutually agreeable date and time.

Class is for 4 at a mutually agreed upon date and time. 
Value: $500.00
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Three Night Sail aboard The Windjammer Angelique

SAIL from Camden for three nights as a ‘crew’ member on the Windjammer Angelique. Designed only for wind jamming and built for comfort, Angelique is swift, snug, and safe. Captain Dennis and his wife Candace will welcome you aboard to share with you the delight of cruising Maine’s coastal waters under full sail. Great ocean views, excellent food, quiet serenity, and no distractions. Relax and let them do the driving – cruises are unscripted and spontaneous with as much or as little activity as you would like.

This item is for one person – an additional person can be added with a 5% discount off the normal fees and would be based upon availability. Dates available for the sail is the Camden Windjammer Festival from August 29th through September 2nd or the September 20th – 23rd cruise.

Value: $1,000.00
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Two Nights at the Hotel Portsmouth
Located just steps from Market Square, you’re a short walk from all the shopping, restaurants, historical sites, and waterfront attractions that make Portsmouth such a special destination.  Built in 1881 as the home of John E Sise, the Hotel Portsmouth is a classic example of Queen Victorian architecture. Hotel Portsmouth is part of the Lark Hotels portfolio, known for their attention to detail and exquisite appointments.
Based upon availability - excludes weekends and holidays. 
Value: $500.00
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FUNYAKING for Four- and One-Night Stay at North Country RIvers

Funyaking are inflatable kayaking trips on the Kennebec River in Maine. They are stable, fun and easy to master and a perfect way to be introduced to boating on moving water. This 5-mile float trip begins at base camp in Bingham and meanders to the next town of Solon – a very scenic section of the Kennebec and it’s not uncommon to witness wildlife from eagles to osprey and Moose.

Donated by North Country Rivers - rentals, experience, guides, and lodging and is based upon availability. 
Value: $500.00
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Round of 4 at Wentworth by the Sea Country Club

The winning bidder and their guests will enjoy a beauty and history that cannot be offered at any other private club. With ocean views and natural landscaping surrounding the 18-hole championship course, Wentworth by the Sea is the perfect oasis for any golfing fanatic.

Valid April through June, September through November. Monday through Thursday or after 1:00 on Saturday or Sunday.  GOLF CARTS ARE NOT INCLUDED. 
Value: $600.00