Gala 2009 Auction Items
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Lot 1 Fine Art Photographic Print
A unique oblique aerial photo of cloud-shrouded Lone Peak
Thanks to Kestrel Aerial Services and Dennis Grundman
Lot 2 Fun for Four in your Own Backyard
Passes for four for zip-lining, rafting, rock climbing, horseback riding, and hiking
Thanks to Big Sky Resort, Geyser Whitewater, Montana Alpine Guides, Jake's Horses, and Denise Wade
Lot 3 Idyllic Respite in a Sea of Tranquility
A romantic overnight in a private secluded cabin, with Dom Perignon, dinner, and breakfast
Thanks to Bill Schwab, Nancy Butler of The Gourmet Gals, and Jill & Loren Bough
Lot 4 Yellowstone’s Classic Trout Grand Slam!
A two-day excursion to Yellowstone Park's secret fishing spots with former chief of research and current BSI Executive Director, John Varley
Thanks to John Varley
Lot 5 The Missouri Breaks
Two nights at the Grand Union Hotel and hunting access on the Bough Ranch in Highwood, MT
Thanks to Jill & Loren Bough
Lot 6 Fishing, the O’Dell Creek way
A day of fishing O'Dell Creek with one of its five private leaseholders
Thanks to Jon Fossel
Lot 7 Perfect Powder, Big Sky Style
Five lift tickets, 8:00 a.m. lift access, and guided skiing with Snow Sports Director, Troy Nedved
Thanks to Taylor Middleton and Big Sky Resort
Lot 8 Headwaters of the Headwaters
Full day guided canoe trip for 10, including lunch, on Hebgen Lake
Thanks to Lone Mountain Ranch
Lot 9 Truth, in a bottle
One case of The Napa Valley Reserve's 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, and six magnums of 2005 Jouard Chassagne-Montrachet
Thanks to Yucca & Gary Rieschel and Jill & Loren Bough
Lot 10 Magical Mystery Tour
A private, customized, all-day tour of Yellowstone National Park with former chief of research and current BSI Executive Director, John Varley, in Xanterra's retro yellow bus (for up to six people)
Thanks to Xanterra and John Varley
Lot 11 Shelly Bermont Jewelry
A pair of elegant and whimsical earrings that feature teardrop South Sea pearls hanging from 18K white gold, diamond-encrusted stems embellished with 18K rose gold and diamond spinning daisies.
Thanks to Shelly Bermont Jewelry, Inc.
Lot 12 36 Spectacular Holes
Two foursomes for 18 holes and lunch at The Yellowstone Club, two foursomes for 18 holes at The Club at Spanish Peaks, and dinner for 8 in the Wine Cellar at The Club at Spanish Peaks
Thanks to The Club at Spanish Peaks and The Yellowstone Club
Lot 13 Up Close & Personal with Wolves
A two-day wolf-watching excursion in Yellowstone National Park
Thanks to Nathan Varley and Yellowstone Wolf Tracker
Lot 14 Escape to Esperanza Resort
Three nights of lodging, dinner and drinks included, at the Esperanza Resort (up to a $5000 credit)
Thanks to Liz & Chris Wright
Lot 15 Take the Shanghai Express to the Paris of the East
Two business class airline tickets to Shanghai, accommodations at the Rieschel home, sightseeing recommendations, food and spectacular wine experiences, courtesy of your hosts
Thanks to Yucca & Gary Rieschel
Lot 16 Wheel’s UP!
A ride in an actual fighter jet with military aviator Troy Downing
Thanks to Heather & Troy Downing
Lot 17 Real Survival Skills
A private day-long lesson in survival skills with professional trainer Bill McConnell
Thanks to Bill McConnell and PAST Skills
Lot 18 Overnight at the Tin Château
A day of water sports on Hebgen lake followed by dinner and fine port with gracious hosts Kerrie & Tim Foote
Thanks to Kerrie & Tim Foote and Jill & Loren Bough
Lot 19 The Perfecta Trifecta
Two rods, three guides, three rivers...three days of fishing perfection
Thanks to Dave Alvin, owner, East Slope Outdoors; Brian Kimmel, owner, Shadow of a Trout Outfitters; and Jerry Mistretta, Wild Trout Outfitters
Lot 20 Back to the Future
A private, guided all-day horseback ride for four to the Gallatin Petrified Forest with expert wranglers from the 320 Ranch, and naturalist guide Leslie Stoltz
Thanks to 320 Ranch and Leslie Stoltz
Lot 21 Uncover the Secrets of the Universe
Enjoy discussion with the incredibly innovative Dr. David Sands over gourmet dinner for up to eight at the Ossorio home
Thanks to Dr. David Sands, Stacy & Eric Ossorio, and Jill & Loren Bough
Lot 22 Where’s the Beef?
A whole naturally-raised beef, custom cut and delivered to your door
Thanks to Kit Haddock of the Heart Bar Ranch and the Kern Family
Lot 23 VIP Passes to HATCHfest
All-access passes to every event at the groundbreaking creative arts festival, HATCHfest
Thanks to Yarrow Kraner, Bruce Winter, and HATCH
Lot 24 Who says “Montana is for the birds”?
A half-day of private hunting for two on private hunting property in the Gallatin Valley; includes three birds per hunter, hunting dogs and handler, and guns (if necessary)
Thanks to Jan & Jim Cummings, Pat & Bob Lodge, and Joe Nowakowski
Lot 25 Dinner Impossible!
Help design an incredible eight-course meal with private chef Ryan LaFoley, and he'll serve it in your home (up to eight people) with wine pairings from the Bough wine cellar
Thanks to Ryan LaFoley and Jill & Loren Bough
Lot 26 Thai Serenity
Three hours of Thai bliss: lemongrass ginger body polish, aromatherapy steam room and rain shower with rose-infused milk bath pour, and Thai massage. Finish the experience with a traditional shirodhara oil pour.
Thanks to Jacquie Rager and OZssage Ltd.
Lot 27 Get Away at Chateau d`Avaray
Four nights at a private apartment in a historic French Chateau
Thanks to Lisa and Bill Evans