Spring Benefit Auction - Items Still Available!
We had so many wonderful items donated to our Silent Auction, and lucky for you - we have some that weren't snapped up at the Benefit!
Each of the items listed below are still available. Rather than bidding on them, they can be yours for the listed sale amount.
If you see something you'd like to purchase, please email Max Leiber at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School. Items will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you for your support of Hawthorne Valley!
Click on a specific category or scroll down the page to browse all of the items we have available.
Jewelry, Apparel, Health & Beauty
Food & Restaurants
Babette's Kitchen - If you're in Millbrook and it tastes good, is made with care from fresh, local ingredients, odds are that you're eating at Babette's Kitchen. This local hot spot is a gourmet market, coffee shop, bakery and catering company. Their cozy café offers breakfast, lunch and dinners to go. Combine the gift certificates from Babette's Kitchen and J.E. Heaton Jewelers for a fun lunch and shopping combo. Babette's Kitchen $25 gift certificate (good for lunch or food). Buy it Now: $20
Liberty Public House is a Renaissance tavern brimming with fascinating memorabilia set in the historic 1860 Starr Institute located in the center of Rhinebeck. Serving healthy, mouth watering American meals prepared with local, farm raised products paired with New and Old World Beer, Wine and Spirits. $50 Gift Certificate. Buy It Now: $45
The Cascades - restaurant, deli, espresso bar. For 19 years, The Cascades has been a fixture on Warren Street in historic Hudson, New York. Known for their soups, sandwiches, salads, and friendly service, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch for two. $25 Gift Certificate. Buy It Now: $20
Music, Art & Craft
Spruce Ridge Farm - two luscious skeins of alpaca yarn, spun from their lovingly tended animals. Perfect for against the skin knitted items when warmth is needed. Retail value: $74.40. Buy It Now: $40
Sheffield Pottery - Berkshire’s best selection of functional, decorative & garden pottery. Whether you're a potter shopping for supplies, or you're looking for beautiful handcrafted pottery for your home, you're sure to find what you're looking for. $25 Gift Certificate. Buy It Now: $20
Flute Lessons with Sharon Levin - Have you always wanted to learn to play an instrument, or wished you could brush up on your skills? Flutist Sharon Levin will get you started with four 30-minute lessons for any level. Valued at $140. Buy It Now: $100
A Life in Her Day: a performance by Hilary Chaplain at PS21 - Bring the family to PS21 this summer to see Hilary Chaplain in "A Life in Her Day," an unconventional, outrageously funny mix of physical comedy, theater, and puppetry that won the Solo Show Award at the International Fringe Festival in New York City. This voucher admits 4 on Saturday, July 27, at 8 pm. Valued at $100. Buy It Now: $75
Glass Dish by Jeep Johnson - Jeep Johnson has been an artist his entire life and has worked with glass for almost 20 years. His work has been shown nationally and internationally and has taught at Barrett Art Center for many years. He recently received the Dutchess County Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship for Fine Crafts and Decorative Arts.Valued at $80. Buy It Now: $50
Reliquary Box - Artist Grace Gunning's reliquary boxes evoke a time one has had as a child, lost in a world of ones own. Play and mystery are main ingredients in your Reliquary Box made in Grace Gunning's studio. Hand-run on 18th and 19th century machines, this handcrafted copper box is signed and dated, and lined in velvet to protect your cherished treasures. Valued at $80. Buy It Now: $50
Jewelry, Apparel, Health & Beauty
J.E. Heaton Jewelers - This delightful jewelry store, tucked away in the lovely town of Millbrook, NY, specializes in both estate and new jewelry, custom designs, repair services, and top-notch customer service. Combine the gift certificates from J.E. Heaton Jewelers and Babette's Kitchen for a fun shopping and lunch combo. J.E. Heaton Jewelers $25 gift certificate. Buy It Now: $20
Hummingbird Jewelers - Rhinebeck's premier jewelry store represents over 75 American and European Designer/ Jewelers. Hummingbird has an on-premise workshop featuring Master Goldsmith Bruce Anderson, specializing in antique restoration, jewelry repair, and custom one-of-a-kind creations. $50 Gift Certificate. Buy It Now: $45
Vilma Mare Handcrafted Navy Headband and Wrist Warmers - Gorgeous navy blue headband and wrist warmers from designer Vilma Mare of Sartorial Goods in Hudson will keep you warm. Sartorial Goods offers locally designed and sewn woolen clothing and accessories for women, using all natural fibers. Valued at $35. Buy It Now: $20
Vilma Mare Handcrafted Tan Headband - A lovely woolen tan and cream headband will transition from your winter to spring wardrobe. From Sartorial Goods in Hudson. Valued at $40. Buy it Now: $25
Set of Three Madison Handbags - Generously donated by HVS parent Diane Pewtherer, this travel collection of Madison Handbags in beachy cool hues is perfect for weekend jaunts to city or beach. Set includes the Seattle Weekender, Nantucket Carry All and Brandywine Hipster. Valued at $374. Buy It Now: $150
Skin Care Basket from NYR Organic - Pamper yourself with this lovely collection of organic skin care products from NYR Organic. Valued at $75. Buy It Now: $50
Healing Plant Basket - Enjoy a beautiful basket from Camphill Copake, whose Healing Plant Garden is an inspiring and unusual two-acre herb garden of biodynamically-grown medicinal and culinary herbs. Valued at $70. Buy It Now: $50
Get Active!
Bard College Stevenson Gymnasium - Come get the whole family in shape at the Stevenson Gymnasium at Bard College. Enjoy the use of their Olympic-size pool, squash courts, weight room, cardio areas, and basketball courts, as well as spin, yoga, and other classes. For auction we have two (2) Family passes, to be auctioned separately, good for 12 family admissions each. Retail value of one 12-visit Family Pass: $83 Buy It Now: $60
Berkshire Bike & Board - 2 full-day Bike Rentals. What better way to explore the beautiful Berkshires surrounding Great Barrington than on a bicycle? $70 Gift Certificate gets you two full days on a hybrid or comfort bicycle. Buy It Now: $45
IXL Health & Fitness - Get in shape for summer! Enjoy this 3-month membership at one of Hudson Valley's premier health clubs. Before you start on your fitness path, enjoy two sessions with one of their trainers. Locations include Rhinebeck and Saugerties. Membership and personal trainer sessions valued at $147. Buy It Now: $100
Jump! Indoor Children's Play Center - The newest Hudson hot spot; especially for kids. JUMP!‘s selection includes a sports themed structure the little ones can bounce, hop, run around and roll in; an 18 foot slide with safety features; a home run derby where kids can practice their swing; a castle shaped maze course that is 60 feet long; and a special area for toddlers. Two Open Jump passes for the kids are good for the whole day (adults are free). Valued at $20. Buy It Now: $10
Services
Dells' Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc. is a family-based company located in Ghent, New York. Through our many years of experience and dedication to customers, Dells' has established a reputation for reliability and perfectionism. $250 Gift Certificate for an A/C or Heathing Service Call. Buy It Now: $150
Jeffry Giardina, Esq. - Do you need legal advice relating to real estate, income taxes, or the sale or purchase of a home? Take advantage of one hour with Jeffry Giardina, Esq. and settle any legal questions you need answered. Based in Millerton, NY. Valued at $250. Buy It Now: $150
Experience
One Night Stay with Complete Breakfast at Honored Guest B& B - The Honored Guest Bed & Breakfast in Hillsdale boasts an impressive architectural heritage. The house was built in 1910 as the guesthouse on Ledgewood Estate, the country home of the renowned architect, James Renwick. Guests will enjoy design elements retained from the Arts and Crafts period. Valued at $175. Buy It Now: $85
Camp Omi - One week camp experience - Camp Omi is a unique arts-based camp in Ghent, NY, where kids explore contemporary art and ideas through a variety of media and experiences. This camp experience is for a child ages 5 - 12, for a one-week stay. Must be used between June 24 and August 2, 2013. Valued at $295. Buy It Now: $200
Copake Auction - The longest-running auction house in Columbia County, Copake Auction specializes in Americana furniture, antique bicycles, and textiles. Includes monthly sale listings, catalogs, and photos. Use your $100 gift certificate to find a hidden treasure while enjoying a live auction experience. Buy It Now: $75