Live Auction 2018 

The FAWCO Foundation 

 

FAWCO Interim Meeting 

The Hague

Welcome to our Live Auction 2018: The Hatter’s Matters! Our members and sponsors have

donated a wonderful range of Live Auction items, including a variety of fun destinations.

We hope that you will take the time to look through these pages and find items that you

absolutely must have! We encourage you to join in on the bidding on Foundation Night!

Unable to attend the conference in The Hague? No worries. You can still participate in the

Live Auction! Take at a look at the offerings in this catalog. If an item piques your interest,

simply write the lot number and title of the item, along with both the MINIMUM and

MAXIMUM amount you wish to bid, in an email and send it to

liveauction@fawcofoundation.org. The deadline for sealed bids is March 23, 2018. Your bid

will be printed and then sealed until the Live Auction begins. The auctioneer will receive the

sealed bids and will open them when the item is on the auction block.

The proceeds of the Live Auction will support the programs of The FAWCO Foundation, most

specifically the Education Awards and Development Grants. There are, however, two

exceptions: the proceeds of the auction for Lot 4: OrigamiMax and Lot 10: The Hope

Wall-hanging are earmarked for our current Target Project: Hope Beyond Displacement.

Wishing you a fun evening!

All the best,

Barbara Bühling

VP Fundraising

The FAWCO Foundation

Lot 1 Austrian Mountain Retreat

Up to one-week stay at a spacious country home on a working farm near the foothills of the Alps. Bicycles are available for use. Absolutely beautiful location with amazing views. Sleeps up to 10 people. Children and pets are welcome!

 

 

Valid until September 2019 Blackout Dates: Christmas 2018 Owner not present

Lot 2 Italian Wellness Weekend

Casa Margherita, a restored 15th Century farmhouse

immersed in the vines of lower Piedmont, one of Italy’s prime

wine regions, is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend.

Wine-tasting, an infinity pool, a wellness center and hiking

trails await you.

● Two-night stay with breakfast for 4 people

● Use of the spa

● Tour of the wine cellar with wine-tasting included

● Expires May 2019

Lot 3 One Week in Paris

Experience living for one week in the heart of Paris. This cute little apartment, located across the Seine from Notre Dame, is comfortable for 2 adults. There is a pullout sofa bed available for a third person. Upon arrival, there will be a lovely welcome basket with Champagne and Snacks waiting for you. Take your time to plan out a special week experiencing the sights and sounds of Paris.

Expiration Date: None Blackout Dates: July and August Children and Pets Allowed Owner is not present Equivalent value for hotels in area: $200 per night

Lot 4 “OrigamiMax“

• Black Patent leather handbag designed by Hark Design  

 

“I’m named for cleverly folded creations. My pockets and shape will invite admiration My long shoulder strap, securely attached,

will conform to your shape and prevent the escape of all of your precious belongings”

Hilarie Burke is the American artisan designer behind Hark Designs. She lives in Flawil, Switzerland. Each finely crafted delight emerges from her hands and heart to yours.  

 

Women backing women Handmade in Switzerland

 

 

Proceeds from this Live Auction item will benefit the Target Project: Hope Beyond Displacement.

Lot 5 Weekend Aboard the Lammie

Experience a weekend aboard the Hotel Ship Lammie, a historic renovated houseboat, moored in the very heart of Rotterdam. Up to 4 people can spend two nights and three days enjoying 360-degree views of Rotterdam harbor and exploring this fascinating area. Does not include any meals, although, there are full cooking facilities aboard if you are inclined to cook! Expires November 2018

Lot 6

Hawaiian Beach Break  

Relax and enjoy a one-week Hawaiian vacation in the sun at the Kauai Beach Resort. Unit 2340 has a pool/ocean view and king-sized bed. For more information: www.kauaibeachresorthawaii.com

Transportation and meals not included. Blackout dates: None Owners not present

Lot 7 Dinner with a Star

Dinner for two, including wine arrangement.

Yamazato restaurant at Hotel Okura Amsterdam has been, for years, THE most famous Japanese restaurant in the Netherlands. Yamazato is the first traditional

kaiseki restaurant outside of Japan that is awarded a Michelin star, and we are proud of this recognition since 2002.

Yamazato consistently delights our guests with an authentic Japanese experience in the heart of Amsterdam. The Kaiseki cuisine, the classical atmosphere, the beautiful view of the Japanese gardens and the waitresses in traditional kimonos complement each other to deliver an extraordinary experience.

Lot 8 Making Memories in Mumbai

What is offered - a home stay for 2 guests in Mumbai, India, combined with Malavali, our weekend home, (2.5 hours from Mumbai by car.) Itinerary: 7 days total - 4 days in Mumbai, 3 days in Malavali. Malavali is in the western Ghats surrounded by trilogy caves such as Karla and Bedse. It is a one-hour drive to golfing at the Oxford golf course or to a quiet, relaxed, scenic tour of the terrain of Shivaji in Maharashtra or a day visit to Pune to see the Rajneesh Ashram and other interesting sites.

Meals included are breakfasts in Mumbai

and breakfast and

dinner in Malavali.

Valid until April 2019 Blackout dates: none yet, coordination with hosts required. Adults over 18 only

Owners will be present

Lot 9 Southern France Adventure

Enjoy a weekend stay for 2 people in a traditional French gîte, overlooking vineyards in the beautiful countryside near Montpelier. The village of Montferrier sur Lez is equidistant from the Cévennes mountains to the north and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Bed and breakfast and two evening meals included. The dinner menu offered is a unique opportunity to sample the wonderful local produce of the South of France; each course will be

paired with local wines.

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Valid until March 31, 2019 Blackout dates: August 2018 No children or pets Owners will be present

 

Lot 10 The Hope Wall Hanging

This beautiful wall hanging was made by refugee women in

the Hope Workshop at CRP in Amman, Jordan. In these

squares, pieced and quilted together by Julia Warner, AIWC

Düsseldorf, the women share some of their thoughts and

experiences focusing on the word “Hope.”

Proceeds from this Live

Auction item will go to the

Target Project: Hope Beyond

Displacement.

Lot 11 Cork City Getaway

Enjoy a one-week stay at a lovely 4-bedroom, 4-bath house in Cork city overlooking a passage of the River Lee where you can watch the boats as they sail into Cork harbour. Cork is the second largest city in Ireland and has a charming waterfront and its own unique history including the Titanic museum.

Sleeps 6 adults, 4 children Meals not included Children and non-shedding dogs permitted

Valid Until June 2019 Blackout dates: June, July, August 2018 Owners not present  

Lot 12 Winter Park Wonderland

The Owl’s Nest, Winter Park, Colorado, USA

Enjoy a week in Colorado - 6 nights in a 4-bed, 4-1/2 bath home in Winter Park, located approx. 90 miles from Denver International Airport

● Sleeps up to 14 people ● Open concept kitchen, living room with fireplace, gameroom with pool table ● Hot tub, spa, deck with gas grill

Winter Park, Colorado is situated in a high mountain park at an elevation of 9,000 ft. The valley is surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest and three wilderness areas. Winter Park is a winter wonderland for skiers, snowmobilers and skaters. When the snow-capped peaks melt away to flowing rivers and lush valleys, Winter Park transforms into a summer playground for outdoor enthusiasts who love hiking, biking, horseback riding, rafting, fishing, zip-lining and more.

Blackout dates: as available. To be negotiated with the owners. Valid until October 31, 2019