Live Auction. The Carolina Philharmonic Gala Nine Exceptional Items! 1. MOUNTAIN HOME IN BLOWING ROCK FOR A WEEK 2.

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1 The Carolina Philharmonic Gala 2015 Live Auction Nine Exceptional Items! 1. MOUNTAIN HOME IN BLOWING ROCK FOR A WEEK Enjoy a true, authentic hand-hewn log cabin with a tin roof. (Available only January 24-31, 2016 and/or May 2-9, 2016.) Three bedrooms (one king, two queens), two and one-half baths, sleeps nine (three twins in recreation area) Living room with cable TV/DVD, wood-burning fireplace Two covered decks, one up, one down, with winter view of mountains Just a few minutes walk to Main Street, Blowing Rock with its fabulous shops, restaurants, and historic park Near to Parkway Outlet Mall, Hayes Performing Arts Center Parking for two cars NO PETS; NO SMOKING Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman 2. TRIANGLE ESCAPE Package includes A) one night's accommodation at Fearrington, and B) one night for two in premier room at the Umstead, breakfast at Heron's, dinner for two at An. A. THE FEARRINGTON HOUSE INN PACKAGE The award-winning Fearrington House Inn and Restaurant is set in an elegant village in central North Carolina, surrounded by boutique shops, gourmet restaurants, a spa, and stunning gardens. The Fearrington House offers travelers a retreat in which to relax and renew the perfect retreat for lovers of good food, fine wine, and gracious service. (Valid Sunday through Thursday only.) One night s accommodation for two in a standard room including all taxes. Gourmet breakfast for two, traditional afternoon tea for two. Compliments of The Fearrington House Inn B. Umstead Hotel and Spa - Cary, NC State's most highly rated hotel with stunning interiors, privately curated fine art, world class cuisine, serene woodland setting. Recipient of AAA 5-diamond award and Forbes Five Star rating, Breakast for two at Heron s and dinner for two at An. Compliments of The Umstead Hotel and Spa

2 3. Pinehurst Revisited Your own "stay-cation" - two nights at The Carolina Hotel, two 50-minute spa services, culinary lunch for 8 at the highly acclaimed Sandhills Community College Culinary School Compliments of Pinehurst Resort and Spa and Sandhills Community College 4. Inn on Biltmore Estate Escape to the mountains in Asheville, NC. Deluxe room for two nights, welcome amenity, estate transportation, complimentary upgrade, admission to Estate House, gardens, winery and Antler Hill Village for length of stay. 5. New York City Get-Away Weekend at charming, boutique hotel in central Manhattan (E. 50 th St.). Roundtrip to/from RDU, driver pickup at NY airport and access to driver during stay, executive suite at San Carlos Hotel, 2 tickets to Carnegie Hall. Compliments of Kelly Limousines, San Carlos Hotel, Carnegie Hall and Gregory E. Bradbury 6. Evening of Magnificent Music with Maestro David Michael Wolff An intimate private evening concert at historic Weymouth House with Maestro Wolff at the piano. The musical program is preluded by hors d oeuvres and wine. 7. The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan Somewhere in Time exists a bucolic hotel that is on the National Historic Register. Located on Mackinac Island between the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan, the Grand Hotel has been providing vacationers with impeccable service and gourmet food for 125 years. Enjoy the fabulous views of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, as well as the channel to Lake Superior from the world-famous porch, the longest wooden porch in America. (Available May 1 thru June 26 and August 23 thru October 26, 2016.) This package includes: Four days and three nights lodging An expansive breakfast buffet each morning A semi-formal dinner nightly All tax, gratuities, and baggage handling charges Round trip ferry ride to and from island Compliments of The Grand Hotel

3 8. Private Montana Ranch Excursions The Montana Sporting Club is offering a private ranch vacation for 6-8 guests to include an opportunity to experience the best of a private hunting lodge, dude ranch, fly fishing retreat and ski resort in a single world. Each package includes membership privileges to the resort s private sporting club, and your own personal Ranch Host to assist and attend to your group during your stay. Montana Summer Escape Your Montana Summer Escape includes a 5 day/4 night stay in your choice of: a) 3 bedroom luxury log home at the Ranches at Belt Creek b) 2 luxury 2 bedroom cabin retreats Membership privileges to our private sporting club. Your accommodations will be a blend of rustic luxury, beautifully appointed in classic Western style and with panoramic views of the Highwood and Little Belt Mountains. Enjoy many of the on-site activities such as horseback riding, four wheeling, clay shooting, fly fishing, hiking and much more by allowing our Ranch Concierge to assist you in customizing a western vacation you will never forget! Valid: May October 2016 Meals and activities are prices a la carte. Non-transferable. Montana Winter Escape Your Montana Winter Escape includes a 6 day/5 night stay in your choice of a) 3 bedroom luxury log home at the Ranches at Belt Creek b) 2 luxury 2 bedroom cabin retreats Membership privileges to our private sporting club; and a personal ranch host who will assist and attend to your group during your stay. Your accommodations will be a blend of rustic luxury, beautifully appointed in classic Western style and with panoramic views of the Highwood and Little Belt Mountains. Enjoy many of our fall, winter, spring activities such as, horseback riding, hiking, hunting, clay shooting, ATV s, snowmobiling, hay rides & sleigh rides, downhill & cross country skiing, skijoring, dog sledding, and much more by allowing our Ranch Concierge to assist you in customizing a western vacation you will never forget! Valid: November-April, 2016 or November-April, Meals and activities are prices a la carte. Non-transferable. For either Summer or Winter package above, the winner will have a choice of accommodations (based on availability at time of booking): Luxury Cabin Retreat is appointed in classic western style and includes 1,300 square feet of indoor/outdoor space, two bedrooms, deluxe bath, great room, Wi-Fi Internet, Plasma TV and DVD/CD, gourmet day bar, and private porch with water or ridge views. Accommodates 4 guests. Angler s Perch is a luxurious three-bedroom log home (2,250 square feet) with plush queen size beds in each room, a loft with two additional queen beds, a full dining room and living room, and gourmet kitchen. Accommodates 6-8 guests. Limousine transportation to and from RDU Compliments of Kelly Limousine

4 9. Tuscan Villa: Cortona, Italy Seven-night stay, Saturday-Saturday. Casa Bacco has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, TV, and Wi-Fi. A private courtyard, for dining al fresco, overlooks the Val de Chiana. Personalize your vacation with items including cooking classes, wine tours, bicycle tours, olive mills, museum passes and more. Cortona is the home featured in Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes. Villa must be used within two years. Round trip transportation to and from RDU Compliments of Kelly Limousine General Auction Rules Live Auction begins during dinner. The auctioneer conducts an out-loud competitive sale of live auction items. To enter a bid, raise your bid card. An auctioneer spotter helps assure that all interested bidders are recognized. The auction continues until there are no more bid increases. Then the auctioneer announces that the item is sold. The decision of the auctioneer is final. Payment Payment is made with cash, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Payment in full is mandatory. All sales are final. Neither the Auction Committee nor the donor will honor exchanges or refunds. Claiming Merchandise/Gift Certificates Winning Bids Your winner s auction packet will be delivered to your table where you also make payment. Vacation Homes, Resorts, Hotels and Gifts Purchasers are bound by the precise restrictions, specifications, and limitations specified by the donors. The items are not negotiable. Unless otherwise specified, all auction services must be used within one year from September 19, Dates and times are to be arranged between the donor and the buyer. To avoid disappointment, please make all reservations well in advance. Individual and merchant donors are not to be asked to exchange or modify their contributions. Caveat Emptor Every effort has been made to describe auction items accurately. The Carolina Philharmonic and members of the Auction Committee cannot guarantee the condition or authenticity of items or a flawless brochure description.

5 Proxy Bid Form The Carolina Philharmonic Sixth Annual Gala Live Auction Saturday, September 19, 2015 PROXY BID FORM MUST BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 TH In my absence, I authorize the auction committee to submit the following bids on my behalf. I understand that this proxy bid may not be withdrawn and that should my bid be the highest, it constitutes a legal commitment to purchase. Description: Bid: $ Description: Bid: $ Description: Bid: $ Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Credit Card #: Expiration Date: Security Code: 3 digit on back for Visa, Discover, MasterCard and 4 digit on front for AMEX Signature: Date: Phone: Mail to: The Carolina Philharmonic 5 Market Square Pinehurst, NC Market Square Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina The Carolina Philharmonic is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization, and all donations to the Philharmonic are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.