Saturday, September 17th | Land's Sake Farm, Weston | 5pm - 9pm
Thank you for joining Land's Sake Farm for our biggest event of the year! Your continued support of the Farm and its mission keeps us going and growing. We celebrate you, along with Land's Sake Farm's commitment to local food production, education, hunger relief, and community building. Our live & silent auction items feature amazing vacation experiences, gourmet private dining, special Land's Sake Farm experiences, product offerings, and so much more. Preview all of the auction items below, and get ready to raise your glass to a year full of health and happiness!
From luxury vacations and gourmet dining to Land's Sake experiences and the future of the farm, we've got a bunch of wonderful live auction items up for bid! Get a preview of what's available and discuss with family and friends for your chance to win a memorable group adventure! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Silent Auction items include New England adventures, special access experiences, home improvements, Land's Sake Farm goodies, and more.
Estimated value: $4,500
Four or five night voyage for two onboard Virgin Voyages’ very first ship, Scarlet Lady, in a Seriously Suite. You’ll soon be sailing like a Rockstar on a four or five night holiday with Virgin Voyages in the Caribbean. Sail from vibrant Miami to Costa Maya, Cozumel, Puerto Plata, or Key West with a stop in Bimini for a private beach club experience.
Virgin Voyages is a new lifestyle travel brand focused on delivering irresistible cruise vacations. The brand currently has four ships on order with master shipbuilder Fincantieri and has operations in the US, UK and across Europe. Virgin Voyages’ first ship, Scarlet Lady, was designed to reflect a yacht’s sleek luxury, offering the intimate, elevated experience of a boutique hotel at sea. Featuring spaces designed by some of the top names in contemporary interiors, Scarlet Lady is Adult-by-Design and a sanctuary at sea for the 18+ traveler. A dose of Vitamin Sea will be naturally intertwined across the entire ship, with well-being, relaxation, and rejuvenation at the forefront.
Scarlet Lady also features alluring entertainment and 20+ world-class intimate eateries on board. With a modern twist on luxury, coupled with discerning design, Virgin Voyages offers incredible value for its Sailors, including unlimited access to all restaurants and eateries, group fitness classes, free WiFi and tips covered in the voyage fare.
Restrictions: Voyage for two in one Seriously Suite on a sailing between November 25, 2022 and March 26, 2023. Dates are subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. This certificate has no cash value and is non-fundable. Sailors must be 18+ and fully vaccinated.
Estimated value: $2,000
Enjoy the bounty of Land’s Sake Farm in every season. Including Land’s Sake Farm’s sustainably harvested firewood in winter, our gorgeous summer vegetables, autumnal supplies of roots and more. Get the most of what Land’s Sake Farm has to offer all year long!
Includes:
- Land’s Sake Farm 2023 Family Membership
- 2023 CSA Full Farm Share – 23 weeks of fresh veggies, including winter share and bread share
- 1/2 cord of firewood in fall 2022
- 1 bottle of Land’s Sake Farm Maple Syrup
- 1 jar of Land’s Sake Farm Honey
- A personal tour of Land’s Sake Farm's Sugar Shack in spring 2023
- 1 freshly cut Christmas tree in December 2022
Estimated value: $5,000
Secure your table now for Harvest Dinner in 2023 - no need to wait for tickets to be launched to the public. Join us for the VIP cocktail hour and enjoy the best seats in the tent at next year’s event, made even more special with two bottles of champagne available only for your group. We can’t wait to see you next year!
Date of Harvest Dinner 2023 is to be determined and will be shared with the winner upon confirmation.
Estimated value: $9,175
6-Night Luxury Stay at Sina Flora Hotel with Private Boat Tour for 2
The magical island of Capri has charmed visitors for centuries. Steep cliffs rise majestically from an impossibly blue sea and elegant villas drip with wisteria and bougainvillea. Long a preserve of celebrities and the super-rich, this small, precipitous island off the west end of the Sorrento Peninsula is a luxurious escape from the mundane and one of Italy's most beautiful destinations.
This Experience Includes:
- 6-night stay at Sina Flora Hotel with daily breakfast
- Private boat tour of Capri and Blue Grotto
- Transfers to and from Naples
- 24-hour assistance/emergency service during travel dates
- Winspire booking & concierge service
Enjoy a 6-night stay in a deluxe Faraglioni guest room with terrace, daily buffet breakfast for 2, and a welcome bottle of wine upon arrival. The Sina Flora Hotel is a boutique hotel in the center of Capri, just a few steps away from the world-renowned Piazzetta square. Admire the panoramic views of the Faraglioni rocks and the ancient Certosa of San Giacomo from the garden and most of the terraced rooms. Step outside the hotel’s oasis of calm and find yourself immersed in the buzzing scene near the Via Camerelle, the most fashionable street in Capri.
View the Isle of Capri on a private 3-hour boat tour with a stop at the Blue Grotto, a sea cave illuminated by a magical and radiant azure blue light. Many have compared floating here to floating on the heavens.
Package includes transfer to and from Naples via train station or airport, including ferry boat.
Blackout dates: April 9-15; Dec 20 - Jan 6
Winspire Booking & Concierge Service
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Travel must be completed within two years from the date of purchase. Reservations are subject to availability, and must be booked a minimum of 60 days prior to travel. Ground transportation is the responsibility of the winner unless otherwise stated. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. Purchases through charity fundraisers are non-refundable and packages cannot be resold. Receive 24-hour assistance/emergency service during your travel dates.
Estimated value: $4,000
Host a private party in our newly-constructed timber-frame barn!
Experience a summer sunset and the sights, sounds, and rhythm of the farm with up to 40 of your friends at a party, thrown Land’s Sake-style. An auction favorite, this unique opportunity enables you to celebrate summer, a birthday, or a special event in a colorful, rustic setting with delicious local food and specially selected wine and beer. Good for a mutually agreed upon afternoon or evening in summer 2023 for 3 hours. Includes tables, in-season flowers, 2 cases of wine and 4 cases of beer, and Blue Ribbon BBQ. Must take place on a mutually agreeable date between May 1 and August 31, 2023.
Estimated value: $15,000
Chateau LePetit Verdus is centrally located in Bordeaux close to world-leading wineries. It is set on 52 acres with a swimming pool, tennis courts, and billiards for you to enjoy when taking a pause from sight seeing and wine tasting in the gorgeous Bordeaux region of France. Package includes Daily Light-Touch Housekeeping, Daily On-Site Manager, and Complimentary Wi-Fi. For additional cost, the Chateau management can arrange a daily chef and meals plus tours and transportation with local providers.
Available May, June, July, and August 2023. It is recommended that the auction winner book within 30 days of winning for best availability.
The Chateau is offered by Mclean Meyer, an award winning global hospitality firm comprising owned-and-operated luxury villas, award-winning boutique hotels, and a rental agency division to offer travelers the most unique properties on earth.
Room & Bedding Layout:
- Suite 1: Queen Bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower & bathtub, Sauna, Walk-in closets
- Suite 2: Double Bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/bathtub combo
- Suite 3: Double Bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/bathtub combo
- Suite 4: King Bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/bathtub combo
- Suite 5: Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite bathroom with shower
- Suite 6: 3 Twin Beds, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower
- Extra Suite 7: 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower
- Extra Suite 8: 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower & Sauna Additional bedding available upon request for a maximum of 16 overnight guests.
Estimated value: $5,700
Enjoy an 18-course omakase meal for ten guests in the comfort of your home, office, or event space. This performative, chef-led dining experience features live preparation of sushi with fish sourced around the world. Sit back and watch as omakase chefs prepare a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you and your guests.
Ten Homakase is a premium and private Omakase offering from renowned Sushi Chef and co-owner Daniel Kim, alongside seasoned industry individuals and long-time Omakase enthusiasts Jake Poznak and Maxwell Weiss. Noting a gap in the sushi market, the team brings Omakase to guests with a customizable, intimate, and unique experience readily available in the comfort of a private home, office, or event setting. In addition, the rapidly-growing brand provides an expandable nigiri course menu and quality-driven add-ons like uni, wagyu, and sake tastings (with kosher and vegetarian options). The team is thrilled to create memorable moments for guests this season; the distinct offerings are meant to be enjoyed among friends and family to produce unforgettable experiences.
Estimated value: priceless
Our beloved swing is a favorite spot on the farm and one of the most visited spaces. After many years of serving our visitors of all ages, the time has come to replace it. Help us ensure that this special place at Land’s Sake endures and have your name, a personal dedication or memorial, inscribed on a plaque on the new swing.
Estimated value: $3,000
Host a dinner party in your home with no need to worry about the food or service!
Forklift Catering will work with you to put together a delicious meal including three passed hors d'oeuvres, a first course, main course, and dessert. Forklift's commitment to exceeding expectations using the freshest seasonal and local food will make this an evening to remember. This package includes one chef and one manager. You won't have to lift a finger, just your fork! The dinner must be booked at least 4 weeks in advance for a mutually convenient date and before September 1st, 2023.
Estimated value: priceless
Harvest Dinner is made possible thanks to our supporters. Proceeds from this event help fund ongoing operations of the farm, provide hunger relief to those in need, support our education programs, and make the future of Land's Sake Farm possible. Please contact us for more information on ways to support the farm.