C’EST MAGNIFIQUE!

Left Bank Paris!!! 10 DAYS IN A GORGEOUS APARTMENT

Donated by Marian & Richard Bott. Minimum bid $3,000.

The apartment is in a classic 19th century hotel particulier in the 7th

arrondissement of central Paris (Rive Gauche/Left Bank). A few steps

from the Seine and five minutes from the Musee d'Orsay, it is the

perfect base of operations to explore the City of Light or to start a

longer European vacation.

The apartment has two master suites and one double bedroom, all

with ensuite baths. It is perfect for one or two couples, or one couple

with responsible children. (Can also work for three couples, keeping

in mind that the third bedroom has a queen-sized sofa bed.

Alternatively, the third couple can use a separate, large studio

apartment two floors away.)

The main apartment is about 2,000 square feet, including a grand

salon, library/TV room, dining room and eat-in kitchen. The

apartment has wireless high-speed internet, cable TV with US news

channels, free international telephone service and an extensive

collection of French and European travel guide books. It is not air

conditioned but is generally comfortable even during the summer

due to one foot thick walls and effective circulating fans!

Special notes:

--Dates to be mutually agreed upon with the donors after July 15, 2014;

visit ideally in 2014 but 2015 is also possible. Prize must be used by

end of 2015.

--Housekeeping services will be provided three times during your stay.

--Apartment is not toddler friendly. Older children are welcome but

must be carefully supervised.

--This is a no smoking apartment.

Get questions answered in advance so you are ready to bid!

Call Dick at 917-856-3307 or email richard.bott@verizon.net.

You might also want to chat with some of the previous visitors,

including Dolores Eyler/Vance Siler, Sharon and Wayne Atwell,

and Kyle and Paul Kohn.

Hotel rooms in Paris run from 150 € per night double occupancy

(spartan) to 500 € and up (luxury). Rental value well over $10,000

for ten days; minimum bid of $3,000.

MAIS OUI!….POUR VOUS!.....PARIS!!!

An Exclusive Villa in Tuscany

has been offered once again by Lesley & Frank Yeary.

Only two weeks are available for auction, Sunday to Sunday, on these dates:

Thanksgiving Week Nov. 23-30 or New Years Week Dec. 28-Jan 4

Casale San Giuseppe is a spectacular vacation opportunity for a large family

or group of friends. It has typically rented for $20,000 per week! RPC's Live

Auction minimum bid begins at $3,500. So your opportunities are unique.

Casale San Giuseppe would be exclusively yours for the week. It sleeps 10-14 and includes a full time concierge, guest house & private pool.

You can cook and eat in, or many fine restaurants are nearby. The Villa is 1 hour south of Florence, an easy day trip.

Please take the photo tour on Casale San Giuseppe's website.

http://www.italianvillas.com/villa.aspx?villa=111468

www.castellodicasole.com/sitepages/pid99.php

The winning bidder must also pay for cleaning (about E500 or $400) and other

charges incurred, such as renting a car or bicycles, hiring a chef, childcare,

horseback riding, cooking lessons, pottery classes, villa pre-stocking,

and tours or excursions, some of which will require advance notice.

Lesley adds this idea: “The concierge will help one acquire a taqino (or

turkey) and will come and light the forno (pizza oven) to cook it in ... I think

they have gotten quite good at this over the years .. the first year involves a

long story and a very undercooked turkey…”

Sound like fun?

Casale San Giuseppe awaits some very fortunate bidder.

More pix and comments from Lesley:

Casale San Guiseppe is an exquisite farmhouse renovation on the exclusive Castello di Casole resort development. The estate property features a main hotel and also includes other similar private farmhouses. San Guiseppe is a very short walk (maybe 500 meters) to the main hotel. We have been there both in the Thanksgiving week and winter break week and it is lovely. There can be snow although we only had a dusting the year we were there in December. We did mostly day trips to Florence (an hour away), Sienna and San Giminiano (both about half hour away) and Pisa (2 hours away). At Thanksgiving the weather was crisp, in the 40's and 50's, but there weren't any crowds. And there is a hot tub which got a fair amount of use. The private pool at San Guiseppe was open but not heated ... the kids jumped in and swam a bit.

The hotel itself has many amenities. Guests at Casale San Guiseppe can book spa treatments and restaurant reservations, and can also use the pool and spa facilities (although I don't believe that pool is heated either). There is a gym that guests can use, still possibly in another farmhouse that one would either take a run to or drive from San Guiseppe, but they may have moved it to the hotel. Since Italians don't celebrate Thanksgiving, everything is open that entire week, and for the New Years week most tourist things are closed only on New Year's Day. The hotel spa and restaurants will probably still be open. This luxury resort has recaptured the essence of Tuscany in marvelous ways. Casale San Guiseppe, with its ability to house 10-14 people in Tuscan charm and beauty, and yours alone for your stay, will make a memorable vacation experience for any gathering of family and/or friends.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Lesley Yeary

lesley.yeary@gmail.com

YOU NEED A WEEK IN

A VILLA IN COSTA RICA!!!

BRING YOUR WHOLE GANG!!!!

FOR FULL INFO, TAKE A VIDEO TOUR! claravista-cr.com.

6 nights - 7 days. 4 BRs sleep 11! Kids OK! Even Pets are OK!

So much to do! Beaches within minutes. Explore rain forests. Birder heaven.

In a rural village near the Pacific Ocean. A Must: Rent your own 4WD.

Private infinity pool. Eat in, or by the pool, or at many great restaurants nearby.

A perfect vacation for a big family or adventuresome friends.

The Green Season. May through August, 2014.

VALUE: Once in a Lifetime, get the gang all together. In COSTA RICA!!!

MINIMUM BID: $1,800

Donated by Elizabeth and Gary Stone

The Villa: Clara Vista Venado is a 5,000 sq.ft. private Villa built on a 16 acre finca in

Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Highlights: both ocean & mountain views, infiniti pool. The

property includes a small stream with a mini rainforest, a cow pasture, a ravine &

natural jungle. There are almost daily sightings of howler monkeys on the property, and

a wide variety of birds including parrots, parakeets & even aridari toucans. The house

boasts a third story large open-air tower perfect for starting & ending every day. Off the

front are views of the ocean with terrific sunsets & off the back beautiful views of the

sunrise over multiple layers of mountains. The finca’s entrance is lined with coconut

palm trees & the fruit orchard includes mango, orange, sour orange, lemon, grapefruit,

papaya, banana, guyabana, star fruit, nance & avocado trees.

The House: 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Sleeps 11 people, and air mattresses can be

provided for a larger group. There are two expansive master bedroom suites upstairs.

They each have queen size beds, closets, large private bathrooms and enjoy a full view

of the ocean. There is a balcony at this level - an ideal place to watch the sunset or just

enjoy the peace and quiet. A sitting room is also on this level in between the two

master bedrooms - this can be used for additional sleeping quarters if necessary. Three

air mattresses can be provided. The ceilings in the bedrooms on the second level are

teak. The house also has a good selection of reference books including dictionaries,

bird and plant guides. There are two bedrooms on the lower level. One bedroom has a

queen bed and a sliding glass doors leading to the veranda & pool. The other bedroom

has two sets of bunk beds (one with a queen bottom) ideal for young families. All

bedrooms have ceiling fans with excellent cross ventilation for the cool ocean &

mountain breezes. There are a total of 4 bathrooms. There is also a game room with

ping pong & darts.

Dining: A large kitchen with modern appliances connects to an open area living room.

Dining room table can seat 12 people and a kitchen island can seat 10 people. Table is

made in segments and can be easily moved to water and pool-side veranda. You can

hire cooking help if desired.

Weather: - Dry Season - 2nd week in November to 2nd week in May

- Green Season - May to August

- Rainy Season - September to early November

Description of Area: Playa Venado & the Venado Estuary are a 20 minute walk from

the property. The main beach is a mile long and very secluded. There is a rocky area

that provides great rock pool exploration and small rock pools for playing. To the left is a

great beach for swimming and surfing.

Junquillal: (15 minutes) 2 Miles long, the beaches have won the coveted Bandura

Azul Award for many years. In Junquillal there is an excellent selection of restaurants.

At night during the season you can see Ridley and green turtles. There is an active

local turtle protection group that welcomes involvement. The village of Junquilla

remains unspoiled and remote, a haven for those looking to spend their precious leisure

time on the road less travelled. Local Costa Ricans (Ticos) as well as international ex-

patriots welcome travelers with a warm hospitality seldom experienced in the whirlwind

of the real world.

Best Seasons: Costa Rica has two seasons, the dry season and the rainy season.

Each has benefits. The beginning of the dry season in December/January and the

beginning of the rainy season in May are preferred. July is also nice as the rainy

season takes a little break.

Dry Season: December - April

During the dry season it is noticeably hotter (highs around 95F), the vegetation

becomes tan and some of the trees lose their leaves but the dry weather makes for a

very clear night sky with infinite stars. It is also the season for birds, which you can see

easier with the lack of vegetation. Every day is a blue sky day and rain is very rare.

Rainy Season: May-November

During the rainy season expect a daily shower in the afternoon. Usually the rain doesn't

last too long and is nice to cool off in the heat of the day, however in June, September

and October it can get rather stormy (raining throughout most of the day. By the end of

the rainy season transportation is definitely effected (dirt roads will be very bumpy and

some roads will be closed). It is a little cooler (highs around 87), the vegetation is very

lush and vibrant green. The clouds make for outstanding sunrises/sunsets.

Cleaning: We have a cleaning service upon request for $25/day.

Kids: Yes, this is the perfect place for a large family vacation. There are plenty of

activities and exploring to keep kids occupied.

Pets: Yes. We actually have two friendly dogs of our own. When people rent the house

they choose if they stay at our house or at our neighbors house.

Special Needs: Our house is in the middle of a rural village in Costa Rica, therefor it is

difficult to cater to many special needs. Dirt roads can be VERY bumpy. The house has

many stairs and isn't very handicapped accessible.

Activities: Swimming (beaches or pool), snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, horseback

riding, ATV, kayaking in the estuary or ocean white water rafting, boogie boarding,

mountain bike riding, exploring the property, picking fruit from our trees scattered along

the property, bird-watching and watching local soccer games are all either on the

property or within a half an hour drive.

Surfing: World class breaks can be found at Playa Negra, Avellanas, and Marbella,

which are all within 20 minutes of the house. Both Playa Negra and Avellanas rent surf

boards and have surf schools.

Attractions in the Arenal Area: Rain forests, canopy tours (zip-lining through the

ceiling of rainforests), canyoning (repelling down a series of waterfalls), white water

rafting, hot springs.

Festivals: Usually the festivals and rodeos start when the rain stops. They definitely

concentrate around Christmas time. Guanacaste's Annexation Day is on July 25th.

Rodeos also are scattered throughout the year with no definite schedule.

Transportation: Air - It is best to fly into Liberia Airport. It is a smaller and more laid

back airport that is just over an hours drive from our house. Flying into the capital, San

Jose, is not preferred. It is busier and the 4 hour drive to the house can be backed up

with traffic and is very difficult to navigate at night.

Car - A rental car with 4WD is a must. The road is paved the majority of the way

to the house leaving the last 15min a dirt road. In the dry season the roads are generally

well-kept. During rainy season, erosion carves some larger bumps.

Community Involvement: One thing that is exceptional is our community involvement in Venado. A fraction of our rental sales goes to community projects. We have started a recycling center in our town with the help of Hubert Morris from Santa Cruz Recicla. We have donated to our local school. We are hoping to start a local foods market in Venado this November, with help from Matt Rosensteele from Restoring Out Watershed. We did a holiday shoe drive last January and brought down over 300 pairs of shoes to Venado. The shoe drive is being continued throughout the year (facebook.com/TacosParaTicos). And our biggest project is to build an open-air community center. I am currently applying to incorporate a non-profit to facilitate donations and the transportation of donations. Check out our link: https://www.facebook.com/claravistafoundation

Have a great family vacation!

For further information contact: trstone1017@gmail.com.- Out & About

OH YES!!!!!

1 WEEK IN A GORGEOUS LAKESIDE HOME IN NEW HAMPSHIRE!!!

Right on Lake Sunapee! 2 Master BR’s & 3BR’s Sleep 12!

Huge deck/patio with hot tub. Kayaks. Great for a memorable family gathering.

All seasons are wonderful. Near Hanover, NH.

Lots of fun things to do -- Check out: www.mtsunapee.com

Hiking, sailing, swimming, golf, skiing, snowshoeing.

Donated by Gabby & Don McCree Value $3,000 Min Bid $1,800

Mutually agreeable date. Must use by April 2015.

Black Outs: Columbus, MLK, Presidents weekends,

either Christmas or New Years, and some weeks in July & August.

A FAMILY OR GOLF WEEK IN IRELAND!

A CLASSIC COTTAGE IN COUNTY CLARE, RIGHT ABOVE THESE CLIFFS ON GALWAY BAY

IT SLEEPS 8 ADULTS HAS 4 BATHROOMS & SEATS 12 FOR DINNER

6 NIGHTS 7 DAYS MIN BID $1500

DONATED BY KIM O’CONNOR & BEN STACKS

IT’S FOR YOU & YOUR FAMILY CLAN OR

4-8 GOOD GOLFING BUDDIES TO STAY IN.

3 SPLENDID GOLF COURSES ARE WITHIN

A FEW MILES.

LOCAL PUBS EXPECT YOU NIGHTLY.

LOOK AT WEBSITE HOMEAWAY.COM

HOUSE # 253766.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2014 – MARCH 2015

At owners’ convenience, use by May 2014

Hey! Family!!!

SKI STRATTON ANY WEEK FEB-MAY including RHS BREAK!!!

BEAUTIFUL SKI IN/SKI OUT CONDO In Solstice on the SNOWBOWL side of the Mountain!

4 BR’s, 3½ Baths, Sleeps 8,

Hot tub, fireplace, internet, TV, sunny terrace, grill,

great room, sitting room,

Parking in driveway for 2 cars,

Good sledding on cat.walk behind house.

Heated community pool within short walk.

ANY Week Feb thru May!

Summer or Fall also possible for hiking or golf!

It’s a full-week timeshare perfect for you!!!

Donated by Susan and Henry Skelsey

YES, IT’S YOU!!

AT WESTCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB

THE CHAMPIONSHIP WEST COURSE

GOLF ROUND FOR 3 INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS & CADDY FEES

You… On the green in 2… not in the trees…

DONATED BY DOUG & KARIN WAGGONER

YOUR DAY? PRICELE$$ MIN BID $750

4 TIX TO NY GIANTS GAME

VERSUS TEAM TBD

PRE-SEASON SUNDAY, AUGUST TBD, 8:00pm

VALUE $800 MINBID $400

DONATED BY BECKY AND PETE RUEGGER

2 SUITE SEATS for

YANKEES VS ORIOLES

FRIDAY, JUNE 20 7:O5PM DELTA SUITES Delta Suite is elevated above home plate. Indoor bar/tables/lounge/food. Special

entrance gate. Parking pass. Parking garage just to the northwest of the stadium is very convenient. The pass should be presented with the parking ticket at the Delta

Suite and it will be validated.

Donated by Ann & Sam Croll

VALUE $600 MINBID $300