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2009 Auction Lots 400 - 424

• 400
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, located on 100 acres in the Sonoran Desert, is a Four-Diamond resort nestled into the foothills of Tucson’s Catalina Mountains. The natural desert setting, spa, golf courses, restaurants and service provide an atmosphere that is designed to help guests relax, escape and be pampered. Enjoy a three-day, two-night stay for two in upgraded accommodations with one round of golf for two. Valid to 5/1/10, excluding holidays and subject to availability.
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Loews Ventana Canyon Resort – TUCSON, AZ

• 401

What’s the secret to having Vail Mountain to yourself? Enjoy a ski getaway before the season goes into high gear! The Bavarian-style lodge, Christiania at Vail, invites you to ski without crowds during a three-day, two-night stay. This picturesque chalet, perfectly situated at the base of the Vistabahn, provides the perfect setting. Valid Sunday through Thursday from 12/1-12/15/09. Subject to availability.
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Christiania at Vail - VAIL

• 402

The perfect game of golf in the perfect location. Like the rest of The Resort at Pelican Hill, the golf courses are designed to co-exist in perfect harmony with the natural California landscape. Thirty-six outstanding holes featured manicured fairways that appear to genuflect gracefully to rugged arroyos. Stunning greens afford breathtaking views of the Pacific. The renowned Ocean North and Ocean South courses, originally opened in 1991, have been re-perfected by original course designer Tom Fazio. Enjoy four certificates, each for one round of golf with golf cart. Valid to 4/30/10, excluding Thanksgiving week and 12/21-12/31/09. Please reserve your golf reservations seven days in advance.
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The Pelican Hill Golf Club – GOLF AT PELICAN HILL

• 403

A time-honored tradition of hospitality nestled in the rich locale of the nation’s birthplace. The elegant Penn’s View Inn overlooking the Delaware River on historic Front Street, in Philadelphia, invites you for a three-day, two-night stay in a Premium Room with gas fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Plus, complimentary buffet breakfast, dinner for two at Ristorante Panorama and two tickets to Philadelphia Trolley Works city tour. Valid to 5/1/10, subject to availability.
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Penn’s View Inn – PHILADELPHIA

• 404

Savor the seclusion. Behind the adobe walls of Santa Fe’s Inn on the Alameda, you’ll feel far from the world though you are just moments away from everything Santa Fe has to offer. Peaceful. Private. The ambiance of a bed & breakfast with the amenities and professionalism of a full-service hotel. You’ll wish you never had to leave. Enjoy an overnight romantic getaway in an impeccably styled Queen Room with plush robes, Egyptian cotton bedding and full concierge services. Plus: lavish “Breakfast of Enchantment” for two and an afternoon wine and cheese reception. Valid to 5/15/10, excluding July, August, holidays, peak weekends and special events like The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Festival. Subject to availability.
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Inn on the Alameda – SANTA FE

• 405

Pamper yourself and experience Old World hospitality and an authentic taste of the old west. The Strater Hotel in Durango, Colorado has been known as Colorado’s finest Victorian Hotel since 1887. Enjoy a three-day, two-night stay in a Classic Victorian Guestroom and explore nearby attractions such as the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gage Railroad, Durango Mountain Ski Resort, Mesa Verde National Park and rafting on the Animas River. Valid 9/1/10-5/15/10, subject to availability.
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Strater Hotel – DURANGO

• 406

The gorgeous Balboa Bay Club & Resort is the only full-service waterfront resort hotel in Newport Beach. The guestroom décor has plantation-style furniture that reflects the casual elegance of the Newport Beach lifestyle. Enjoy a Saturday night stay in a Courtyard Guestroom. Includes Sunday Champagne Brunch for Two. Valid to 11/16/09, excluding July, August, holidays and holiday weekends. Subject to availability.
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The Balboa Bay Club & Resort – NEWPORT, CA

• 407

Whatever your taste of action may be - whatever the season, get set to enjoy winter or summer fun in Mammoth. You may prefer skiing, snowboarding or snowmobiling. How about fishing, mountain biking, fantastic golf and hiking? Choose your pleasure, all within the grandeur of the surrounding Sierras. A "Winemaster" regular, Randy Balik, cordially invites you and a guest to enjoy a consecutive six-day, five-night stay in a one-bedroom, two-bath, loft-style townhouse ideally situated within walking distance (7 minutes) of the brand new village and Village Gondola. This package for two is valid to 5/16/10, excluding Christmas/New Years holiday period. Subject to availability.
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Randy Balik – MAMMOTH

• 408

Located along the Napa River and only minutes from downtown attractions, boutique winery tasting rooms, shopping, dining, galleries and nightlife, the River Terrace Inn is the place to stay if you are planning to visit the Napa Valley. Stay at this luxury boutique hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in a River View King room with whirlpool and private balcony. Valid Sunday through Thursday to 11/16/09, subject to availability. Excludes holidays and special events.
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River Terrace Inn – NAPA

409

An art deco showpiece in a buzzing Long Island town, Inn at Great Neck is a unique 1920s-themed retreat with a highly acclaimed restaurant, regular live music and all modern touches including WiFi, LCD TVs and iPod docking stations all conveniently close to wonderful cafés and restaurants. The hotel is an ideal haven for retail enthusiasts, with numerous designer boutiques just moments away. For the sports enthusiast, the Shea Stadium, which is home to the New York Mets, is close by, and so is the Belmont Race track and the National Tennis Centre, site of the US Open. Enjoy a three-day, two-night stay in deluxe King Accommodations. Valid to 6/1/10, subject to availability. Reservation requests cannot be made earlier than 3 weeks prior to anticipated arrival.
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Inn at Great Neck – LONG ISLAND
Small Luxury Hotels of the World

• 410

Monmouth Plantation, rated “one of the 10 most romantic places in the USA” by USA Today, invites you to experience the antebellum South in Natchez, Mississippi - a three-day, two-night stay in an elegant guest room. Includes a full Southern breakfast, tour of the mansion and hors d’oeuvres each evening. Valid Sunday thru Thursday, excluding October, the balance of May and holidays; to 12/22/08. Subject to availability.
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Monmouth Plantation - NATCHEZ
Small Luxury Hotels of the World

411

Surrounded by vineyards and verdant hillsides, Napa Valley’s Wine Country Inn is a contemporary board-and-batten chateau built specifically as a place for couples to escape daily hassles. Please call and reserve your beautiful room with a vineyard view, fireplace or an outdoor Jacuzzi – or maybe all three! Enjoy a three-day, two-night romantic mid-week getaway, including daily breakfast. Valid Sunday thru Thursday, 11/1/09-4/1/10, on a space available basis. Holiday periods excluded. Please reserve no more than two weeks in advance.
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The Wine Country Inn – NAPA VALLEY

• 412

California Dreaming at a luxury Los Angeles hotel. The Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza sits atop historic Bunker Hill in the heart of sophisticated downtown Los Angeles.  Downtown’s only four-diamond convention hotel, the Omni Los Angeles Hotel features luxurious accommodations and modern conveniences that suit the needs of business and leisure travelers alike. The 17-story hotel captures the essence and spirit of Los Angeles and provides easy access to cultural and business destinations. The Los Angeles Civic Center, the financial district and the Staples Center are just minutes from the hotel. Enjoy an overnight stay in a Deluxe Guestroom. Valid to 5/16/10, subject to availability.
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Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza – LOS ANGELES

• 413

Enjoy a timeless experience in a spectacular setting at The Breakers Palm Beach. This historic palace on the sea is magnificent though elegantly understated, attentive yet discreet. You are cordially invited to visit The Breakers as a distinguished guest during a three-day, two-night stay in deluxe, partial Ocean View accommodations. Valid Sunday through Thursday during June 1-September 30 in 2009, 2010 and 2011, excluding holidays. Subject to availability.
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The Breakers Palm Beach – PALM BEACH

• 414

The Inn at Southbridge provides the perfect destination for lodging in Napa Valley. Within walking distance of quaint St. Helena, you will find a microcosm of the very best Napa Valley has to offer, including: wine tasting, fine dining, gourmet markets, galleries and boutiques, bicycling, hiking and romantic picnic settings. All of the spacious guest rooms are on the second floor with vaulted ceilings, king beds, fireplaces and down comforters. Visit the Napa Valley and enjoy a three-day, two-night stay in a Deluxe King Fireplace Room, including daily Continental breakfast and access to Health Club Napa Valley. Valid Sunday through Thursday to 5/31/10. Excludes September, October and holiday weekends, subject to availability.
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Inn at Southbridge – ST. HELENA

415

Hotel Andra, the ultimate address for urban luxury, is ideally located on the seam of Seattle’s trendy Belltown neighborhood and the thriving retail core. Originally built in 1926, this classic brick and terracotta building was recreated to reflect a progressive urban attitude. Enjoy a three-day, two-night stay in a truly luxurious Andra Suite with Egyptian cotton linens, goose down comforters and Frette bath towels. Includes daily breakfast in Lola Restaurant. Valid to 5/16/10, excluding July-September and 12/31/09 and 2/14/10. Subject to availability. One time win only.
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Hotel Andra - SEATTLE
Small Luxury Hotels of the World

• 416

Looking like a fairy-tale castle, the West Baden Springs Hotel in picturesque West Baden Springs, Indiana, draws nationwide interest. In 1996, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana purchased the 1902 National Historic Landmark, returning the exteriors of all the buildings to pristine condition and restoring the vast domed atrium, lobby and dining room to gilded glory. You are cordially invited to enjoy a three-day, two-night stay in a luxuriously appointed guestroom in one of the most important historic hotels in the country. Includes one dinner for two in Sinclair’s, golf for two with cart and a Swedish massage for two at the Spa at West Baden. Valid Sunday through Thursday to 2/1/10, excluding holidays and special events. Subject to availability.
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West Baden Springs Hotel – FRENCH LICK, IN
French Lick Resort & Casino

• 417

Santa Fe, “City of the Holy Faith,” has woven a spell over visitors for centuries. It is a magical land where the sun casts alluring shadows on mountains, desert and adobe and the scent of pinon lingers in the crisp air. It has nurtured the artisans whose work is proudly displayed in the shops of the historic plaza district – and it is here that the Inn of the Anasazi stands, offering accommodations as beautiful and unusual as it’s setting. Enjoy a three-day, two-night stay in a four-poster bed Superior Guestroom. Valid to 6/30/10, excluding July through September. Subject to availability.
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Inn of the Anasazi – SANTA FE
Small Luxury Hotels of the World

418

The legend is surpassed, in mythical and mystical proportions, as 24 overwhelming acres rise from the Palm Springs desert like a phoenix, capturing and challenging the imagination. More an epic and contemporary mecca for cultural sophisticates than just another hotel in California, The Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs draws from the best Palm Springs resorts of all genres to create a theater of relaxation, rejuvenation and indulgence amid world-class golf, shopping and vistas. Enjoy a three-day, two-night stay in a Deluxe Guestroom with dinner for two at the hotel’s Circa 29 Restaurant. Valid to 5/16/10 on a space available basis. Some holidays excluded.
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Riviera Resort & Spa – PALM SPRINGS

• 419

Discover what's hot in the Napa Valley - with a stay in the historic town of Napa.  Catering to your every need, the exquisite boutique hotel, Napa River Inn, invites you to enjoy an overnight stay in an elegantly appointed guestroom.  Includes breakfast at Sweetie Pies.  Valid Sunday through Thursday to 5/16/10, excluding August-October and holidays. Subject to availability.
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Napa River Inn - NAPA
Sweetie Pies

• 420

Enjoy a complimentary stay at The Lodge at Sonoma, a Renaissance Resort & Spa. This intimate lodge is located in the heart of Sonoma Valley wine country and just blocks from the historic Sonoma Plaza. Stay overnight in a Deluxe Room with private balcony or patio, sitting area and fireplace (in most rooms). Includes complimentary use of the health club and pool facilities. Valid Sunday through Thursday to 1/14/10, excluding New Years. Subject to availability.
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The Lodge at Sonoma – SONOMA
421

Both luxurious and charming, The Talbott Hotel offers a relaxing oasis in the cultural and business center of Chicago. Located in the prestigious Gold Coast, the hotel is just steps from the Windy City’s many famed attractions. Built in 1927 and recently fully renovated, The Talbott Hotel is Chicago’s premier boutique hotel delivering a luxury experience replete with every modern amenity imaginable. All of the 149 beautifully appointed rooms offer the charm of a gracious bygone era coupled with state-of-the-art technology and world-class service. Slip away for a three-day, two-night stay in Deluxe Suite accommodations. Valid to 5/31/10, excluding 12/31/09. Subject to availability.
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The Talbott Hotel - CHICAGO
Small Luxury Hotels of the World

• 422

Recapture a time long lost, a time when grace, elegance and hospitality were the bastion of American hotels. Discover the genteel spirit of 19th century America at Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel nestled at the foot of the rolling Catoctin Mountains in Central Maryland. Enjoy an overnight stay in the Mansion Room of your choice and an elegant six-course dinner for two in the Smokehouse Restaurant. Valid to 5/31/10, excluding some holidays. Subject to availability.
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Antrim 1844 – TANEYTOWN, MD


• 423

Located in the heart of California's Eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range, Mammoth Lakes is the perfect escape. In the summer, enjoy fishing, hiking, boating, rock climbing. In the winter, hit the slopes for world-class skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling. Susan and Jeff Russell cordially invite you and a guest to enjoy a consecutive five-day, four-night stay in a comfortable two-bedroom, one-bath condominium ideally situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac adjacent to Mammoth Creek Park. Just steps from the door, enjoy the summer pool, year-round covered spa, bike and walking trails. The unit includes all amenities: cable TV, CD/DVD player, iPod connection, high-speed Internet, fireplace and outdoor deck with a view of majestic Mammoth Rock. The property is located near shops and restaurants, and is on the free shuttle route for winter transportation to various ski-lifts and just minutes to the new Village. This package for two is valid to 5/16/10, excluding Christmas/New Years holiday period and 2/8-12/10. Subject to availability.
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Susan and Jeff Russell - MAMMOTH

• 424

A Legend at the ocean’s edge on St. Simons Island, Georgia. The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort welcomes you to its oceanfront pleasures during a three-day, two-night stay in a Resort Guest Room. Voted "Georgia's Favorite Beach Resort" by the readers of Southern Living magazine, the Resort invites you to leave your cares on the mainland and fill your senses with the pleasures of sun and sea. This historic seaside retreat combines southern hospitality and energetic pleasures in a setting acclaimed by guests worldwide. Valid to 5/16/10, some blackout dates apply. Subject to availability.
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The King and Prince Beach Resort & Spa – GEORGIA