The Live Auction will begin at 7PM and will feature nine special packages. Keep your paddles in hand and be ready to raise them quickly!

1. Mrs. Cahill’s Famous Lunches

A Waring tradition! A week of yummy lunches lovingly prepared by our own Mrs. Cahill. For five afternoons, your child will receive a fresh, delicious, and nutritious lunch, bask in culinary delight, and gobble up every crumb!

 

Estimated Value: Priceless

Donated by: Ann Cahill

 

2. Week-Long Cape Cod House (for Six) with Two 7D Cruiser Bikes (for Keeps)

Enjoy one of the nicest parts of Cape Cod when you stay at this three bedroom house in North Eastham. A three bedroom (master with a queen, two twins, two twins), two full baths, this ranch style house is situated in the middle of a good-sized wooded lot and surrounded mostly by full-time residents. It’s just a mile from the public bay beach and a five to ten minute drive to Nauset Light, Coastguard, or Marconi National Seashore beaches on the ocean side. Walk or bike to the bay and bike or drive to the ocean where fantastic waves await you. The house has a deck and grill, WiFi, outdoor shower, laundry facilities, linens, and a fully equipped kitchen. Start your day with a flakey croissant at the fantastic French bakery nearby and conclude with a great lobster dinner (and some mini-golf, perhaps?) at one of the many local restaurants.  

 

And, bike in style! Pack up your new, beautiful 7D cruiser bikes to enjoy the 22 mile long bike path just outside your Cape Cod door. You will love these two cool cruiser bikes for years to come.  Valued at $400 each and donated by the Boyd family and Riverside Cycle of Newburyport, enjoy a black Men’s Beach Cruiser and a cream Women’s Beach Cruiser, each with a detachable basket.

Come spend a week on Cape Cod with up to 6 guests!  And hit the bike path in style!

 

*Dates will be mutually agreed upon between the house owner and the auction winner.  There is some availability for the summer of 2018, or you can select a date in the off-season. Bikes may be swapped out for two men’s or two women’s bikes.

 

Estimated Value: $2,000

Donated by: Rich & Tobe Stomberg, Bill & Mary Boyd, & Riverside Cycle

 

3. Alaska Means Adventure: The Kachemak Bay Awaits You!

Are you dreaming of an amazing outdoor adventure filled with breathtaking scenery, wildlife, and fresh seafood?  Has the beauty of Alaska been calling you forever? Now’s your chance to plan that trip and sweeten your experience by anchoring it with this lovely Kachemak Bay package, complete with a May 2018 feast of amazingly fresh (and famous) pacific salmon from  Copper River Seafoods, delivered from Alaska to your Massachusetts home within 48 hours of this season’s “first pull” from the river.  What a way to whet your appetite for your upcoming Alaskan adventure!

 

The Kenai Peninsula, a 9,000 mile natural paradise, juts off of southern Alaska, south of Anchorage.  With glaciers, the snow-capped Kenai Mountains, and a wild coastline as your backdrop, take the spectacular drive south from Anchorage to the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula to arrive at Kachemak Bay.  Your KB adventure begins here; welcome to Alaska’s outdoor playground!

 

Kachemak Bay is home to tiny boardwalk villages, incredible culinary experiences, great galleries, fresh seafood, and, above all, unparalleled wilderness.  Base your trip in Homer, where you will explore the Kachemak Bay from both ski and sea, an Alaskan experience like no other! This package includes:

• $500 gift certificate for lodging (approximately a three night stay, depending on the lodging you select) at the Land’s Inn Resort in Homer, on the Kachemak Bay
• Flightseeing tour (up to three people) with Smokey Bay Air
• $140 wildlife cruise (two people) with Rainbow Tours to small fishing village of Seldovia
• AND, 7-10 lbs of Copper River Red Salmon from Copper River Seafoods (worth $1,750.)

This Kachemak Bay package has been arranged by Amy and George Rhyneer, Alaskan locals, who would be pleased to advise you on your entire Alaskan trip.  And, if the timing is right, Amy will meet the winners in Seldovia for lunch at her family’s cabin or in Anchorage for a meal at her home in Eagle River.  Fishing trips, hiking trail gems, glacial fjord kayaking adventures- these are all easy to plan with Amy and George’s insider’s expertise.

 

Before you go, feast on Alaskan salmon!  Mother Nature is in charge, but this exquisite first-catch treat will likely happen May 15-17, 2018.  Carefully fished to avoid bycatch and assure resource regeneration, Copper River Seafoods fishermen follow quality handling practices for a longer shelf life and superior culinary results. This exclusive Waring School package will arrive in “H&G” form (headed and gutted, bone-in and skin-on).  Let the restaurants and fish markets fight for the chance to pay top dollar for this catch while you wait comfortably in your easy chair for the best sockeye salmon in the world to just flop into your lap!

 

*Special thanks to Mary McDonald and Jim Supple for donating four Red Sox tickets that we traded with the Pacific Northern Academy School in Alaska along with an overnight stay donated by the Newbury Guest House in Boston and a gift card donated by Cava restaurant. This exchange allowed for this special package.

 

Estimated Value: 2,793

Donated by: Pacific Northern Academy School

 

4. Beverly, MA to New York City, NY: Hamilton Here You (Two) Come!

Be in the room where it happens!  Here’s your chance to enjoy an incredible VIP weekend in NYC with two orchestra seat tickets for Saturday, June 2nd/8PM to the blockbuster musical Hamilton: An American Musical as the mega highlight.  Imagine this extraordinary package and now make it yours!

 

Fly to New York City with Tradewind Aviation on a privately chartered Pilatus PC-12 turboprop from Beverly Airport to White Plains, NY.  Your luxury car service will whisk you into Manhattan with absolute ease and total comfort. Check-in for an overnight stay at the five star Langham Hotel and head over to the Richard Rodgers Theatre for Hamilton, a dazzling musical phenomenon that blends hip-hop, R&B, and pop and rewrites the rules of Broadway convention. Seated in the orchestra section just six rows from the stage, you and your guest will fully experience every, note, word, beat, and gesture (please note: comparable tickets are currently selling on Ticketmaster for $1,500 each).

 

One reviewer suggests “Sell everything you own to get your hands on a Hamilton ticket. You won’t regret it.”  While we wouldn’t want you to go that far remember, Waring School is a great reason to totally splurge on this amazing theatre event and complete VIP weekend experience.

 

This package is only made possible by the creativity and generosity of Ray Coutu & John Lavoie (tickets), Anneliese & Greg Wyler (transportation), and Marietta & Alan DeAngelo (lodging). This is a once-in-a-lifetime excursion for two that you won’t want to miss!

 

Estimated Value: $9,500

Donated by: Ray Coutu & John Lavoie, Anneliese & Greg Wyler, and Marietta & Alan DeAngelo

 

5. North Conway, NH: Getaway for a Long Weekend (6-8 people)

Escape to the majestic White Mountains! Enjoy a long weekend in scenic North Conway in a beautiful two bedroom condo with a comfortable loft.  With the pull-out sofa bed, this relaxing spot sleeps 6-8. Hiking and cross-country ski trails abound in this breathtaking area of New Hampshire.  This package comes with two lift tickets to either Attitash or Wildcat Mountain (Sunday-Thursday) for 2018-2019 season. It’s a short walk to downtown North Conway where you can dine in a wide range of restaurants, shop, or overindulge  on penny candy at Zeb’s General Store! A $50 gift certificate to the Black Cap Grille, one of the Bakland’s favorite nearby restaurants, rounds out this sweet package.

 

*Dates will be mutually agreed upon between the Baklands and the auction winner.

 

Estimated Value: 2,000

Donated by: Tim & Andrea Bakland, Attitash/Wildcat Mountain, and Black Cap Grille

 

6. Vermont Home for a Long Weekend: Charming, Cozy, AND Spacious (2-9 people)

Come and enjoy the comfort and character of this 1810 Vermont farmhouse, the first home built in the “Hollows” of Rochester, Vermont.  Nestled in a remote area of the Green Mountains, Rochester spans over 36,000 acres to include The Green Mountain National Forest and the Riley Bostwick Wildlife Management Area. The White River flows alongside the village, making its way to the Connecticut River. The surrounding mountains extend from the rocky ledges of Mt. Horrid (2,900 ft.) and the Long Trail in the west to Mt. Cushman (2,750 ft.) on its easterly border. A plethora of hiking and biking trails, along with its proximity to several ski mountains, make this town a mecca for outdoor activities.

A delightful getaway for a couple, but large (over 1,800 square feet) and kid-friendly enough for two families, this home has been renovated and outfitted with both in mind. With four bedrooms, two and a half baths, this cozy AND spacious home sleeps up to nine guests.  What a charming base for all manner of outdoor fun: hiking, biking, skiing, x-country, snowshoeing, fly-fishing, kayaking, tubing, swimming, and more! And for those who just need a break, there are stunning and peaceful walks, hammock time, cooking, or simply, meditation and the view.

 

*Weekend selection to be based on the availability of the house, with three-night weekend possibilities this spring, summer, or fall.  As a protocol, winning bidder needs to complete a rental agreement. Dogs considered on a case-by-case basis.

Estimated Value: $1,650

Donated by: Erika & John Siegfried

 

7. NYC Vibe: Three Nights in New York City and Four Central Park West Uptown Grandstand Tickets to the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®

Ummm, HOLY COW, this is a unique and totally cool package! Win four (4) Central Park West Uptown Grandstand Tickets to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® featuring the best of America's High School and College marching bands, dazzling floats, our world-famous giant balloons and, of course, the one and only Santa Claus. With 3.5 million spectators lining the streets of NYC and over 60 million watching on NBC, you and 3 guests can be front and center to see this magnificent spectacle march on by! This grandstand area is not open to the public, only ticket holders and these tickets cannot be purchased. You will be watching the parade from the perimeter of Central Park West between 69th and 76th Streets.

 

Why rush home?  Stay and cook your Thanksgiving feast (or dine out!) in your own private and centrally located Manhattan apartment. What a perfect time for theatre, museums, college visits, and more.  The apartment is a spacious 2 (flex 3) bedroom apartment with 2 queen beds in a co-op elevator building right next to the 2/3 express stop (15 min to Times Square) and 4 blocks north of Central Park. Personal concierge services available from alumnus Nick Ronan '02 to help you plan your stay. Entire apartment for up to 3 nights can be used over Thanksgiving or on another weekend or midweek at a mutually agreeable time between now and May, 2019. 6 people max occupancy.

 

*Entire apartment for up to three nights can be used over Thanksgiving or on another weekend, or midweek at a mutually agreeable time between now and May 2019. Maximum occupancy is six people.

 

Estimated Value: Totally Priceless!

Donated by: Macy’s Branded Entertainment and Nick Ronan ‘02

 

8. Sold-Out Indigo Girls Concert: May 15th at The Cabot

Question:

What’s better than having fantastic tickets to a sold-out Indigo Girls concert at The Cabot? http://thecabot.org/event/indigo-girls

Answer:

Inviting your favorite peeps to go to The Indigo Girls Cabot concert with you!    

 

Well, this is one great lip-syncing moment!  Bid to win tickets to the sold out Indigo Girls concert at the The Cabot May 15 (and sing every word of those memorable lyrics!).  These aren’t just any tickets. No siree. These are the best seats in the house- table seating on the platform in the orchestra level with unobstructed views. There are 16 seats available in tables of four.

 

Here’s how this “by-table” bidding works.  The top bidder wins the first table of four tickets.  The price is now set by this winning bid. The winner then has the option to “buy” each additional table for that price, up to all four of them.  The second highest bidder has the option to buy any remaining tables at the winning bid price, and then the third highest bidder, and so on until all four tables are sold.

 

Estimated Value: $280 (face value for four tickets) x 4 tables

Donated by: John and Kate Cabot

 

9. Pick Your Own Asian Adventure! (1-4 people)

There are no words to truly capture the essence of this delightful and unique trip, but here goes!  

 

Waring is blessed with deep and knowledgeable Chinese connections and resources.  Now, with an in-the-know fellow Waring family as your planning consultants and language experts, take advantage of this good fortune to embark on the most authentic, magical (and customized) trip imaginable to Asia!

  

Pick the three Asian cities you most want to experience, choosing from: Shanghai, Suzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur.  In each city, three days of hotels, meals, and sightseeing will be expertly arranged and paid for by your gracious local sponsors, guaranteeing that you will have access to food and attractions that typical tourists only dream of.  What an amazing way to learn about the culture and communities of some of Waring’s international students! Yew-Cheong Tham, your consultant, will coordinate between you and the local families and help plan any auxiliary trips you may want to take while in Asia. The winning bidder will be responsible for visas and international and intra-Asian flight.   

 

Love this trip but can’t personally take the time to go?  Consider this option! Be the winning bidder and donate this edifying and prized journey to Asia to the Waring faculty.  Imagine the invaluable insights and joyful moments selected faculty members would gain experiencing a rich, firsthand understanding of Asia and the places some of our international students call home.        

 

Estimated Value: $6,000

Donated by: the Chengs (Joy), the Tangs (Angel), the Zhaos (Peter), the Douglases, and the Thams