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An Exclusive Jewelry Ensemble by Local artist, Sam Shaw of Northeast Harbor
The "Acadia Ensemble."
Not just a piece, but an entire ensemble of necklace, ring and bracelet. Three pieces representing Mount Desert Island, Isle au Haut and Schoodic.
The ensemble is resplendent with symbolism and references to our cherished park. This is a unique collection to be worn together or separate. It is a mix of precious and non precious materials. The gold used in this collection is recycled, meaning that there was no mining, no disruption of the earth, to collect the metals used in these pieces.
The palate of colors makes it versatile with the seasons and what outfit you plan to accessorize. You will not find another piece like these offered exclusively for Friends of Acadia and the benefit of our park.
Value: Too beautiful to price
Donor: Sam Shaw
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1918 or 1928 Frenchman and Blue Hill Bay Nautical Map
Donated by: Michael Graves Antiques
in Bar Harbor, Maine
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Donated by: Ken Olson,
Trustee Emeritus, Friends of Acadia |
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Lily Holt Sandals
Donated by: Lily Holt
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2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
Exterior: Black Pearl Slate Clearcoat Metallic. Interior: Stone. 2.3L 4V I4 Atkinson Cylce Engine. Electronically Controleld Continuously Variable Transmission. 330V Hybrid battery. Regenerative braking system. 15.0 Gallon fuel tank. Roof rack, 4 wheel anti-lock brakes, CD/MP3 player, dual-zone electronic auto climate control, hybrid gauges.
Donated by: Ford Motor Company
Value: Approximately $29,000
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"Double Trouble"
by Corinne Carbone
Acrylic on Canvas, 2007
Value: $1,400
Donated by: Corinne Carbone |
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"Acadia Pinnacles 7"
by Clyde Butcher
Signed and numbered limited collector's edition, silver gelatin photograph. Number 2 out of 75.
Framed size 26 x 30
Value: $1,400
Donated by: Clyde Butcher of Window of the Eye
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Valerie Horn Necklace
Freshwater pearls and aqua glass with a vermeil cross accentuated with a turquoise center. Aprox. 13 inches in length overall.
Value: $750
Donated by: Valerie Horn
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Four Tickets for Yankees vs. Red Sox and Club Passes
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. in New York. Enjoy one of the last games to be played in the final season at Yankee Stadium!
Seats are in Section 11, Row 41 D, Seats 5 - 8. You might wonder why Derek Jeter is walking towards you between innings, but it's only because you'll be sitting next to his parents. For Red Sox fans, this unfortunate company will be soothed by your view into the Red Sox dugout!
Value: What price two degrees of separation from Derek Jeter?
Donated by: Kim and Finn Wentworth
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"Pines at Scraggley Lake"
by Diana Roper McDowell
Framed Watercolor
Value: $750
Donated by: Diana Roper McDowell
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A Selection of Sydie Lansing Handbags
Style, luxury and humor. A selection of handbags from Sydie's collection is sure liven up any outfit.
Value: $500 per bag
Donor: Sydie Lansing |
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A Painting of Mount Desert Island by Kathryn Davis
Kathryn Davis has onece again agreed to donate one of her chrished paintings of Mount Desert Island--always a popular item! |
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"Pointers and a Mallard Marsh" by B. Roussel
Framed oil on canvas, 23" x 35", signed lower right.
Donor: Anonymous and given in memory of Lois Clement.
Value: $5,000 |
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"Bass Harbor Light - Maine Coast" by Carroll Thayer Berry
Framed woodblock print, 10 1/2" x 12"
Donor: Tanny Clark
Value: $1,100 |
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"View of Little Long Pond" by DD Abeles
Oil painting, 14" x 18"
Donor: Artist
Value: $500 |
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"Let's Fall in Love" by James Rizzi
Framed 3-D serigraph, 3" x 4"
Donor: Anonymous
Value: $375
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"July in Acadia" by Jennifer Judd-McGee
Framed original drawing with pen and archival ink, 8" x 9 1/2"
Donor: Artist
Value: $350 |
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"New England Winter Vt" by Barry Ridlon
Framed oil on linen, 8" x 10"
Donor: Katheryn Russi
Value: $300 |
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Watercolor Rendering of Your Home by Ulla Norris
Green Team membre Ulla Norris will paint a rendering of your home using watercolors and her exquisite style.
Donor: Artist
Value $300 |
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Gold, Emerald, and Pearl Necklace
Morita Gil, one of Chile's best jewelry designers, created this vintage necklace.
Donor: Anonymous
Value: $3,500
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The Ultimate in Recycling...Sea Glass!
Local jeweler Lisa Hall used natural sea glass found on local beaches and set the glass with pearls in 14 kt. gold to create this stunning necklace.
Donor: Lisa Hall Jewelry
Value: $875 |
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Precious Hand-Smocked Children's Dresses
Little Follies hand-smocked children's dresses (sizes 4 and 6) with lobster details and matching bows.
Donors: Little Follies
Value $175
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Glass Pearl Necklace with Matching Earrings
The six-strand glass pearl neclace with turquoise nuggets is reminiscent of Seaman Schepps. The magnetic clasp and double nugget glas pearl earrings with crystal accents are clad in 18kt. gold.
Donor: Kimi de Murga of CMM Designs - Status Faux
Value: $430
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Juliet Van Alen Necklace
A beautiful neclace evoking the sea and featuring amazonite beads, a hand-blown glass bead in the shape of a sea horse, and a 14 kt. gold over sterling clasp.
Donor: Juliet Van Alen
Value $340
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Twisted Pearl Necklace
Three strands of pearls and semiprecious stones from ever-popular Dede Cadiuex
Donor: Dede Cadieux Designs
Value: $295
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Amaya Tunic
Leaf print tunic in greens and earthtones. Can exchange for size.
Donor: White Ginger, Northast Harbor
Value: $250
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Behind the Scenes in Washington, D.C.
We don't know who the next president will be, but we are certain that your Washington-based Friends of Acadia friends will arrange a "behind the scenes" visit that will delight. The trip for four includes two double rooms for two nights at the Metropolitan Club, breakfast included. You will be the guest of honor at cocktails and will enjoy dinner among Wasthington's movers and shakers at the Caucus Room. The activities are based on your tastes and interests and can include one-of-a-kind art, historical, or political tours led by expers.
Donors: Tim and Hannah Clark, Gail and Ham Clark, Bill and Donna Eacho, temple and Ellie Grassi, C. Boyden Gray, Robert and Arlene Kogod, Bill and Louisa Newlin, and other Washington Friends.
Value: $3,000 |
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A Weekend in the Glorious Shenandoah Valley
Join Gail and Ham Clark as guests for a weekend at Markham Willows, located in beautiful Virginia Hunt Country and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests will enjoy hiking, picnicking, and canoeing on the Shenandoah River. You will also tour “hunt country” and the wonderful art galleries, shops, and restaurants in Middleburg, including a favorite, The Red Fox Inn. Enjoy a stirrup cup and a tailgate picnic at a steeplechase, fox hunt, or polo match. The weekend includes two nights’ accommodations for four and can be custom-made to your interests.
Donors: Gail and Ham Clark
Value: Southern hospitality is priceless! |
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Package
Explore Maine’s own 248-acre botanical garden featuring the native garden collections, Rose Garden, Hillside Garden, Meditation Garden, waterfalls, and much more. Package includes a one-night stay (two rooms for one night, during a week night) at the Kenniston Hill Inn during July 6 -10, 2009 or July 13 – 17, 2009, one-day admission for four to the gardens, four gourmet box lunches, welcome orientation with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Director Maureen Heffernan, and a personal tour of the gardens by Landscape Architect Bruce John Riddell, who has designed most of the gardens and stonework at CMBG.
Donors: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Kenniston Hill Inn, and Bruce John Riddell, Landscape Architect
Value: How do you price such beauty? |
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Hiking Acadia with the Experts
Hike your favorite trail with Superintendent Sheridan Steele and other park experts and end your day at the Jordan Pond House. You pick the trail and the eight people for the hike!
Donors: Sheridan Steele, Acadia National Park staff, Acadia Corporation
Value: Hiking with Sheridan? Priceless! |
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Exploring Beautiful Spring Island, South Carolina
Enjoy this beautiful preserved landscape for a three night stay. Package includes meals, accommodations at a luxurious guest house, a guest membership at the River House and Golf Club, and an array of activities including equestrian, golf, fishing (with guide!), sporting clays, tennis, kayaking, and access to the fitness center.
Donor: Spring Island Realty
Value: $3,000 |
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Mediterranean Cooking Class with JP Taillon of Bassa
A delicious class for four people at Bassa in Northeast Harbor where you will learn about cooking the small foods of the Mediterranean including tapas, amuse bouche, and meze. Each course is paired with a Mediterranean wine. You’ll go home with a smile, full belly, and recipes from this dining adventure.
Donor: JP Taillon of Bassa
Value: $400 |
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Charles Bear First-edition Print and Book
This first-edition, hand-printed and hand-colored print (#2 of 20) and first-edition copy of Douglas Adamson’s Charles Bear and the Mystery of the Forest is perfect for a child’s room. The book features Charles Bear exploring Mount Desert Island and the print features the bears on the lawn of the Somesville Library.
Donors: Staff at Friends of Acadia
Value: What price whimsy? |
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Fine Additions to Your Maine Library
A selection of new, antique, and out-of-print books including A Coastal Companion: A Gulf of Maine Almanac, Pathmakers and its companion book Acadia Trails, Frenchman’s Bay, and Charles W. Eliot’s classic John Gilley.
Donor: Lisa Horsch Clark, Tilbury
House Publishers Value: $150 |
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Set of Limted-Edition Fireplace Tools
Solid bronze and stainless steel fireplace tools mounted on a shore rock. Signed and numbered on the back of stand. 71/100
Donor: Dan MacIntyre of Bar Harbor Iron Works
Value $2,500 |
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Glorius King Headboard
New, Custom upholstered king-size headboard with covered buttons and Cowtan and Tout fabric.
Donors: Carey and Claudia Turnbull and MJ's Designs
Value: $2,000 |
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Concrete Urns
A set of three concrete urns of classical form. Circular body with rolled edge and two horizontal bdded decorative rings. A series of round floral medallions circle the top portion of the urns.
Donor: Mary Lee Bayne
Value: $1,200 |
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Hemlock Bridge Hooked Rug
This 100 percent wool, hand-dyed, hand-hooked wall hanging is the fourth in a series of the 17 carriage road bridges of Acadia National Park. Made exclusively for the Friends of Acadia Benefit Gala by Rosemary Levin of Corea, Maine.
Donor: Chapter Two: Corea Rug Hooking Company
Value $750 |
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Cherry Cradle with Bedding
Solid cherry cradle with oil finish featuring hand forged iron cradle hangers. Includea s charming blanket, pillow, and stuffed puppy...certain to be loved for many generations.
Donor: Jackie and John Lowe
Value: $600
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Hand-Painted Floor Cloth
Durable and beautiful, this hand-painted floor cloth by Janet Morgan features an island scene and a map of MDI.
Donor: Artist
Value: $325
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Ingle Vineyard
A seelction of red, white, and ice wines from the Heron Hill Winery and Ingle Vineyard
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. John Ingle
Value: $450
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Wicker Collection
This ensemble of wicker daybed, armoire, and corner shelf will make a lovely addition to any home. Includes winter and summer linens for the twin-size day bed.
Donors: Maura and Bill Benjamin
Value $1000
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Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg
A charming Maine farm scene by scrimshaw artist Dolores Kirwan
Donor: Artist
Value: $200
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Robert Lincoln Rangeley 14
Fiberglass rowboat with varnished rail, seats, transom, and four oars. Comes with trailer and 2.5 hp motor.
Donors: Liz and Arthur Martinez
Value $4,000 |
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Eggemoggin Reach Conservation Sail for Four
Sail, lunch, tour, and discuss the conservation history of the islands of the Reach with Dianna and Ben Emory on the Finngulf sloop West Wind.
Donors: Dianna and Ben Emory
Value: $750 |
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One Week at WoodenBoat School, Brooklin, Maine
Build your own boat or kayak. Gift certificate for 2009 can be used for one of the many courses offered.
Donor: WoodenBoat School
Value: $650 |
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Picnic Boat Excursion Join Tony and Neely Young for a picnic and boat excursion on their Hinkley Picnic Boat. Donors: Tony and Neely Young Value $500 |
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Maritime Library #1 A collection of coffee table books featuring the spectacular wooden boat photographs of Benjamin Menlowitz. Donor: Benjamin Menlowitz Value $500 |
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Maritime Library #2
Collection of favorite maritime books, alwasy an outstanding item at the benefit gala.
Donor: WoodenBoat School
Value: $500 |
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Ski and Stay at Spanish Peaks
Imagine skiing out of your three-bedroom (spacious!), four-bath cabin directly on to the soaring snowcapped peaks of Big Sky. Add to that a delightful sleigh ride and dinner AND two days of skiing for six people at the exclusive Yellowstone Club. Package includes full use of cabin for one week, guest membership at the Spanish Peaks Club, and great ski-in, ski-out access to the Big Sky Resort and Yellowstone Club. When you are too cold to ski, hop into the hot tub with your friends. Does not include airfare, maid service, or other incidentals.Not available during Christmas and President’s Day holiday weeks.
Donor: Laura and Berno Hamilton, Andrew and Sydney Davis,George and Nina Strawbridge
Value: $7,500 |
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“View of Jordan Pond”
Internationally acclaimed artist Richard Estes has generously donated this oil on board, “View of Jordan Pond,” depicting a cherished view of Acadia National Park. Mr. Estes, a resident of Mount Desert Island, is considered the “King of American Photorealism.”
Donor: Richard Estes
Value: $12,000 |
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Reenergize in Beautiful Sedona, Arizona
The majestic red rock scenery, high mesa desert, and beautiful national forest provide inspiration and a unique energy to Sedona, one of the spiritual vortexes in the world. Spend a week in an elegant casita at the spectacular Seven Canyons community experiencing luxury living, natural exhilaration, and serene relaxation. Enjoy all that the area has to offer—hiking, ballooning, golfing, and exploring the nearby Grand Canyon. Package includes accommodations for a week for six people (3 master bedrooms), a guest membership at the club, and a $1,000 American Express Card for incidentals. Airfare not included.
Donor: Liz and Arthur Martinez
Value: $7,000 |
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Labor Day at Mainstay
Overlooking the mouth of Somes Sound, this enchanting, traditional summer “cottage” sets the stage for your Maine adventure. Whether it’s breakfast on the open stone terrace overlooking the shore, a cocktail on the balcony at sunset, or an evening of entertaining in the spacious living and dining rooms, Mainstay is sure to meet your needs with its many offerings. This elegant home features 7 bedrooms and 7 baths and is available for Labor Day week in 2008 or 2009. Also includes use of the Boston Whaler and house amenities. Other dates may be available.
Donor: Lynne Wheat
Value: $10,000 - $15,000 |
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Friends of Acadia Benefit Gala
