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Natural wood harvest table and six chairs (two are arm chairs) from Pompanoosuc Mills, East Thetford, Vermont. The table is 29.5" High, 40" x72." This is a custom made table. We do not believe the legs are easily removed.

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Contents of Kitchen including Calphalon Cookware, Revere Cookware, Bunn coffee maker, Black & Decker rice cooker, Pampered Chef covered measure, tablecloths and other items as shown in pictures. Does not include built-in items

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Dining Room Table Set includes swing leg drop leaf table with pads and four Signed Hitchcock chairs. The table is 29.5" high and 24" x 40" Each Leaf adds an additional 40" for a total size of 40" x 104" when opened.

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Living Room Set including matching Jonathan Louis sofa & chair, Kaleen 5' round Eloise ivory wool rug, storage hassock and upholstered side chair.

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Two Pieces of Antique Furniture: Kidney shaped desk and game table. The kidney shaped desk has a key.

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Four-section wall unit - Made in Brazil. Two glass door tops and two two-door base units. Each Section is 34" wide and 14" deep. The base is 37" high and the top is 34" high. With contents.

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Framed Art includes 12 items including: Signed Engraving by John Taylor Arms, original works from Bali, two prints by Robert T. Blazek and more.

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A fun-filled and learning experience! Help hoist the sails … steer the boat … meet the crew … enjoy music … learn about the Hudson River’s history, biology and environmental concerns … relax and enjoy being on the water! You and a friend can get on board the sloop Clearwater, a majestic replica of the cargo sloops that traveled the Hudson River in the 18th and 19th centuries, and a nationally recognized symbol of environmental awareness! The two gift certificates are for a two – three hour public sail during the 2022 sailing season. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater sails from docks in New York City, all the way up to Albany throughout the sailing season. The winner may join a public sail while Clearwater is in a river town nearest them. The public sails are for people of all ages.

https://www.clearwater.org/come-sailing/

Valued at $150, sailing for two, expires in one year.

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Experience beautiful “Hudson Views” on a three-hour Sunset Tour on the Hudson River for up to 6 people. Depart from White’s Marina New Hamburg, NY and head north to Poughkeepsie, or south to Newburgh Bay, your choice, for an enjoyable evening on the “River of Destiny” with Captain Rob Doyle on a 24’ 2022 Monterey M4 boat - “Hudson Views.” Bring your friends and a camera.

https://whitesmarinaonthehudson.com/

Valued at $600, for up to six.

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A Mills Mansion membership to Friends of Mills at Staatsburgh valued at $70 includes four tickets for a standard tour of the mansion, discounted pricing for programs, a 20% discount in the Gift Shop and advanced notice of programs and events. $100 Gift Certificate to River & Post Restaurant, Staatsburg, NY. A $30 Gift Certificate to the Staatsburgh State Historic Site Gift Shop.

https://millsfriends.org/

Valued at $200, enjoy at standard tour for four, expires in one year.

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Link to River & Post Restaurant,

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One week stay at Ram’s Horn Village in Estes Park, Colorado. This Five Star - Gold Crown rated property is strategically situated high in the Rocky Mountains north of Denver and backs up to the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park. This two bedroom, two bath townhouse comes completely furnished and outfitted with everything you will need for an enjoyable stay. The unit will accommodate up to six people when utilizing the living room sofa bed. Ram’s Horn Village has lots of unique amenities and is conveniently located, a short walk to downtown Estes Park.

Link to resort: https://www.luxuryestesparkcabins.com/

Link to Estes Park info: https://estes-park.com/

Link to Estes Park Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estes_Park,_Colorado

The Successful bidder shall contact Rob Doyle, owner, to schedule the week, based on availability, in the calendar years of 2022 or 2023 (Bidder's choice of years). Arrangements must be made by December 15th of 2021 in securing the desired week. All weeks are from Friday to Friday.

Valued at $1,750.

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Join Dutchess County Historian William P. Tatum III, PhD, for a walking tour of the core of Poughkeepsie, visiting sites relating to Prohibition activity in the city. Hear stories of gangsters, bootleggers, revenue agents, and the everyday people caught in the crossfire. The party will stop at several modern establishments for refreshments and to hear Prohibition stories from outside of the walkable area.

$500 Value. Group of eight people, to be scheduled on a day and time of mutual convenience.


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Experience a delicious day in Historic Millerton, NY. Your morning begins browsing the Harney & Sons Tea shop, with an introductory history of Millerton by Karen Hansen Lambdin. The Harlem Valley Rail Trail is a great next stop, a paved trail ideal for strolling, jogging or biking. Antiquarians will delight investigating antiques row along Main Street. The diverse stores include Hunter Bee, Cottage and Camp, Montage and The Millerton Antique Center. (The Old Mill at Irondale antiques store should not be missed and is a short drive outside of town north on Rt. 22.) Across Main Street, peruse books and toys at the charming Oblong Book Store. For a pick me up, Irving Farms Coffee Roasters is right around the corner. A delicious lunch for two awaits, anytime in the afternoon at The Millerton Inn (value $150) Enjoy touring the downstairs of the beautifully restored 1860 Inn. The deep fried feta in phyllo drizzled with honey is not to be missed and will have you coming back for more. Other shop stops include Westerlind, a Swedish clothing store (formerly Sapersteins), The Gilded Moon Framing, housed in a beautifully restored bank and North Elm Home, a furnishing store outside of town on Rt. 22. A brochure with list of stores and menus will be available with this Discover Millerton package. Included in this Day in Millerton package are a $75 gift card for two tickets to The Moviehouse (available for one year), and gift cards to The Millerton Inn - $150.00 and Irving Farms Coffee House - $25.00

https://millertonnewyork.com/

Total Value is $250.

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Tour Historic Bannerman’s Island with three additional guests. A Mid-Week Historic tour with Captain/Tour Guide Rob Doyle of Hudson Views. Pack a snack and prepare to hike up and around this unique island in the Hudson River. Learn about Francis Bannerman and his family who lived on the island. Tour the lavish gardens, witness spectacular Views, the residence and the ruins of the munitions castle from land and water. You can choose a roundtrip excursion from New Hamburg, Beacon or Newburgh, NY. This unique experience includes four admission tickets to the island valued at $40.00 each ($160.00) courtesy of Bannerman Castle Trust, https://bannermancastle.org/, roundtrip water transportation and a one-of-a-kind custom tour.

Date and time to be determined between May - October of 2022 by you and Captain Rob. (Three hour roundtrip event). Valued at $760.

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Do you own a historic home or building in Dutchess County? Have you wondered what happened there in the past? Dutchess County Historian William P. Tatum III, PhD, will delve through the layers of county history to create a personalized history of your home or building, detailing the owners and any stories that can be documented to the structure. The report will be completed within one year of the auction.

Valued at $600.

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Primarily busts of people who were famous in the 1920s to early 1950s, this collection includes a bust of FDR that was used to create the monument which is now the focal point of Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island. Davidson’s art is on display at the National Portrait Gallery & in the Capitol Building. The curator of this exhibit is Dr. Julian Strauss, who will share the story of the artist’s life & career as a portrait sculptor. The history surrounding the importance of each notable subject will be included.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_Davidson

https://www.fdrfourfreedomspark.org/jo-davidson

Valued $600, enjoy this viewing for up to six people between April to October 2022.

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Gather your group of eight for this special and fun art workshop led by DCHS trustee, Antonia Mauro, a retired art and museum educator. The workshop will explore the paintings of Caroline Morgan Clowes from the DCHS collection. Kids will discover how animals and rural life in Dutchess County came to life for Caroline Morgan Clowes through her artwork when she lived at Heartsease in LaGrange. Following a brief discussion of farm animals, kids will explore their own ideas and make their own artwork! No art experience necessary. All art supplies will be provided. The workshop will be two hours in length and a snack will be offered.

https://dchsny.org/rediscovering-caroline/

Valued at $500, for a group up to 8 people, children between ages 8-12, mid-week workshop starts at 10AM between July 10 and August 31, 2022.

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A personal Viewing Tour of the 19thC The Hudson River School paintings collection of Sue & Rob Doyle at their home in Fishkill, NY for you and up to five of your guests. This lifetime collection numbers over seventy-five framed examples by many different artists including Frank Anderson (1844-91), David Maitland Armstrong (1836-1918), Julie Hart Beers (1835-1913), Henry Boese (1824 - 1897), Alfred Thompson Bricher (1837-1908), George Loring Brown (1814-1889), Norton Bush (1834-1894), Johann Hermann Carmiencke (1810-67), George Lafayette Clough (1824-1901), Edmund C. Coates (1816-1871), William Craig (1829-75), Jasper Francis Cropsey (1823-1900), Johann Mongels Culverhouse (1820-1891), Victor DeGrailly (1804-89), Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886), plus the rest of the alphabet of 19thC Hudson River landscapes painters. You and your guests will get to view, learn and have ample opportunity to ask questions on paintings of particular interest. Plan for visiting for up to three hours. Date and time to be determined by you and the Doyle’s anytime before December 31st 2022

Learn about the Hudson River School of Artists here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_River_School

Valued up to $600, this is for up to six people and expires in one year.

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Visit the Sugar Shack at Home Farm, the Strauss family farm in Amenia. Learn about the modern methods of collecting and processing the sap from the Sugar Bush, with farmer and veterinarian Julian Strauss as your guide on this one hour tour. Take home some complimentary samples of the pure amber delights of syrup and sugar!

Valued at $200, for up to eight people and needs to be used between February to Early March of 2022.

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"A Special Guided tour of the historic DePuy Tavern as we restore and convert it into the D&H Canal Museum and Mid-Hudson Visitor Center. Guests will have the exclusive opportunity to tour the main floor and visitor center as well as the archives and other areas not normally open to the public. A box lunch is included to be enjoyed either in the visitor center or on the grounds of the museum, and guests are also encouraged to explore the adjacent “Five Locks Walk” and the nearby remnants of the Roebling aqueduct. Melodye Moore - Behind-the-Scenes and Before-the-Opening with the D&H Canal Historical Society.

https://www.canalmuseum.org/

Valued at $200, for up to four people.

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Situated atop the highest point in Dutchess County, the Wethersfield estate and gardens in Amenia, New York is yours to enjoy in this exclusive tour. This private viewing includes the mansion and the traditional Italianate and wilderness gardens. If not the history then the architecture, fine art and antiques will dazzle you. After the main house and gardens see the carriage house museum. Wethersfield was built by Chauncey Stillman who was a director of Freeport-McMoRan an oil and mining enterprise. Although a gentleman farmer in Dutchess County Stillman lived through the Depression and served in World War II as a naval intelligence officer. Stillman’s life experiences contributed to his intellectual pursuits and factored into his conversion from the Episcopal faith to Catholicism. A passionate collector of fine art and sculpture, Stillman was an avid equestrian as well. Chauncey Stillman died in 1989. The Wethersfield Foundation continues to preserve and promote the Wethersfield Estate. While this tour is available at any time, consider the garden season!

https://www.wethersfield.org/

Valued at $250, for up to 10 people.

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Charles Sylvester Piersaull photographed much of Hyde Park during the late 19th and 20th centuries. The man behind the lens was called a “jack of all trades.” He was a fishmonger, repaired bicycles, and took photographs of people and places in town. His tiny house, still standing at 6 West Market Street, was both his home and the local fish market. Whether you are looking to explore the historic properties of Hyde Park such as the FDR or Vanderbilt Estates, soak up the incredible natural beauty of the Hudson Valley, or indulge the foodie in you, Piersaull House is an ideal base to explore the region. Our tiny house is both quirky and cozy. Piersaull House has a living/dining room and full kitchen on the main floor, and two bedrooms and one bathroom upstairs. Piersaull House sleeps four in one king bedroom and one double bedroom. Located in the heart of ‘downtown Hyde Park,’ amenities include: keyless entry, equipped kitchen, heating/air, linens/towels, hairdryer, on-demand tankless hot water, washer/dryer, WiFi with smart TV (no cable), Retro arcade game table, fenced backyard with fire pit/grill.

PiersaullHouse.com

Valued at $600, must be used between November 2021 to May 2022.

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Join us in Stanfordville for a docent-guided tour of these cherished historic structures! Your tour includes snacks and refreshments!

The One-Room Schoolhouse at Attlebury

Built in 1910, fell into disrepair and is now renovated with historical accuracy, authentic materials and design elements. On its original site in Stanfordville, the setting in rural farmland and rolling green hills is virtually unchanged. Experience the ABCs of history where children first learned what history was over 100 years ago.

The Bangall Post Office

In operation since 1915, this historic community hub has exchanged personal correspondence from our townspeople through two world wars, generations of change, and several pandemics! Before email, there was snail mail and this is how people communicated! A collection of historic memorabilia is yours to peruse in this National Treasure trove of small town America.

http://www.townofstanford.org/stanford-historical-society/

Valued at $200.

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Savor Amanda’s scrumptious macarons are made in her shoppe in Eastdale Village, Poughkeepsie! All the flavors and colors are a festive treat to add as a dessert or for that special moment of indulgence!

amandasmacaronshoppe.com/

Valued at $100, expires in one year.

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Naomi Brooks of Verdant Landscapes is offering a two-hour personalized analysis of your Dutchess County property, providing you with some suggestions to accentuate the positive and detract from the negative. She will work with your site and your architecture, and add your interests and style to create a custom solution. You will come away with a guideline for future projects, plus specifics for a single focal point of your choosing. That may be a new front door garden, an artfully placed container planting, or one other small area that we decide would provide the biggest benefit. Materials not included, but plenty of ideas are!

See some of Naomi's work and learn more about her background at www.verdantlandscapes.com Mutually agreed upon date.

Valued at $100, can be used on one site, expires in one year.

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Cerise is a watercolor artist and she is offering an 8" x 10" watercolor painting of your home from a photograph or any other favorite photograph image. "I am looking forward to bringing your ideas to paper."

https://cerisekacensky.bigcartel.com/

Valued at $150, expires in one year.

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This great package includes 5 shows and CP2, readers’ theater mini-festivals (3 mini-festivals, 2 shows each).

http://countyplayers.org/

Valued at $300, used between February 1 to July 23, 2022, when tickets go on sale.

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Hey folks! Always wanted to ride a horse? Now’s your chance to learn to ride under the professional direction at MLC Farm, located in Dutchess County horse country in Millbrook, NY. MLC is providing two lessons to students of all ages and levels. Here’s your chance to learn to ride! Come and enjoy quality instruction in a friendly and quiet atmosphere. The setting is wonderful, the training is professional, and the views are spectacular! There are different levels of training, depending on your age and ability and interest.

http://mlcfarm.com/contact-mlc/

Valued at $100, expires in one year.

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Your gift certificate offers an authentic European flavors In the heart of Fishkill, New York. Built in 2005 with dark wood and Tuscan painted walls, Sapore passionately home cooks dishes that blend Italian customs and contemporary dining, delivering a truly unforgettable experience!

https://www.saporeitalianrestaurantny.com/

Valued at $175, expires in one year.

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With a menu that proudly lists the nearby origins of mostly organic fare Farm To Table Bistro on Route 9 in Fishkill, NY is a dining experience must! The food is so meticulously put together, and the space itself is fascinating. One area of the dining room is arranged as a library, with walls lined with curious books including history and classic literature. The bar, located as you first enter, is in a large room of its own with tables and a view of the semi-open kitchen in the rear.

https://www.facebook.com/ftbistro/

https://www.ftbistro.com/

Valued at $200.

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Join Town of Red Hook/ Village of Tivoli Historian Emily Majer on a paddle through the beautiful North Tivoli Bay, out into the Hudson to explore the “ruins” on South Cruger’s Island. Jealous of the picturesque ruins of Europe, John Church Cruger built a folly of arches on the island in 1842, where he displayed Mayan relics from the Yucatan city of Uxmal. The scene delighted steamboat passengers and guests to the Cruger family’s eponymous island home nearby. The relics were sold to the American Museum of Natural History in 1919. The tour can accommodate two people in a canoe and two in kayaks, provided by the tour guide. If people prefer to use their own boats, that’s fine. Paddles, life jackets, and light snacks will be provided as well. Total time on the river and island will be about three hours. There is quite a bit of paddling involved so some experience is strongly suggested. The trip can be redeemed in the spring or summer of 2022.

https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/92370.html https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2017/10/26/red-hooks-cruger-island-was-once-home-to-plundered-mayan-stone-sculptures/

Valued at $500, for up to 4 people, expires in one year.

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The Annual Mount Gulian Historic Site Gala Event held onsite at their Beacon area, Hudson Riverfront 18thC Home and Barn from 4:30 PM - 9 PM on June 2nd 2022. This is a wonderful annual event that will feature a unique historical figure in costume as the main speaker for the evening. This year’s Annual Dinner featured First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, portrayed by a finely skilled actress from the American Historical Theatre. In the midst of the Second World War, we learned about Mrs. Roosevelt’s use of radio addresses, public appearances and her “My Day” columns to calm fears and rally citizens to do their part in the war effort. The New York State Society of the Cincinnati was honored at this event. Everyone enjoyed cocktails on the riverside lawn, a four-course, historically themed dinner served in our 18th century Dutch barn.

Valued at $330, 2 tickets, for 2022 Gala Event.

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Link to Mount Gulian Historic Site

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Rick Soedler will entertain you and your guests at your private gathering, birthday party, summer BBQ, get together, or other event. Rick has over 30 years of experience as a local and regional musician. He has performed alongside Pete Seeger on the Sloop Clearwater, at many area events and cafe/restaurants. You'll enjoy music from the 1960's to today.

https://www.facebook.com/rickjsoedler/

Valued at $300.

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Two hours of reading/writing and /or math for one student or a group by Chappaqua Elementary School Teacher, Melissa Billings.

Valued at $200, for up to four people.

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This Tasting for two people at Taconic Distillery includes a tasting of three of our products, a logo Glencairn Whiskey glass and a signed bottle of NY’s #1 made bourbon – Dutchess Private Reserve. Taconic Distillery, established in 2013, is a purveyor of fine craft spirits located in the Hudson Valley of New York. We handcraft our award-winning bourbon and rye whiskies in small batches using the finest ingredients, including grains grown in New York and natural spring water from our farm. Inspired by hunting and fishing, Taconic embraces a passion for the outdoors and that passion is imprinted on all our spirits. All of our spirits are brilliant for simple sipping. They also make excellent traditional and signature cocktails. We are proud members of the American Distilling Institute, the American Craft Spirits Association and the New York Distillers Guild.

https://www.taconicdistillery.com/

Valued at $115, for two people.

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Lisa Knowles, LMT, is a dedicated individual whose first priority is working together with her clients in helping to bring them to their greatest point of wellness. She accomplishes this by first listening to her clients concerns, followed by an assessment using all of her senses to analyze and customize a Therapeutic session to address the root causes of client's concerns. Her genuine passion for her work drives her to continually stay knowledgeable and trained on cutting edge information related to healthcare to better serve her clients. Lisa Knowles is the owner of "Partner To Heal" and Serenity In Motion" in Dutchess County, NY.

https://www.partnertoheal.com/

Valued at $115, for one person, expires in one year.

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Do not miss the experience of Little But Fierce Photography at your next event! More than just a photographer, Kristen, who holds a Master's Degree in Photography, approaches her work as a true artist. A session with Kristen will more than document your celebration. Her images are picturesque in their visual content, color & compositions.

https://www.lbfphoto.com/

Valued at $200, expires in one year.

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Rare 1970’s Lionel #1463 Coke train set in original box. Coke 8473 diesel switcher, 9743 Sprite boxcar, 9744 Tab boxcar, 9745 Fanta boxcar and 9073 Coke caboose. O27 gauge electric train set. Complete with track and transformer. Set box shows little wear. Rare. This wonderful set of trains is from the private collection of a serious, local train collector.

Valued at $150. This item must be picked up or shipped using a third party shipper.

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Caitlin considers herself fortunate to have grown up surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. After moving to New York Caitlin worked in journalism and design. Blue Dot Jewelry began when Caitlin discovered precious metal clay. For her, silver clay was an answer to the question of how to create lasting jewelry that captures and pays homage to the ethereal details of the natural world. This clay is composed of microscopic particles of silver suspended in a small amount of organic material. Once a piece is dried and kiln fired, the pure silver (.999) is all that remains. Caitlin’s unique method incorporates leaves and seeds, shells and other collected bits either directly into the process or for inspiration.

https://www.bluedotjewelry.com/

Valued at $100, expires in one year.

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The Dutchess County Historical Society is proud to offer a gift certificate to own a unique cyanotype print by Poughkeepsie artist Julia Whitney Barnes! Julia’s vibrant cyanotypes are created on cotton paper using a variety of weeds and flowers with added layers of watercolor, gouache and ink producing vibrant and powerful compositions. Julia Whitney Barnes has exhibited locally and nationally as well as in Denmark, Germany and Italy. “The cyan imagery becomes the underpainting or grisaille and then I meticulously paint the exposed watercolor paper with a multitude of layers of color. I am most interested in creating objects that feel both beautiful and mysterious. I want each painting to be familiar yet slightly outside of time. These works will always symbolize resilience to me.”

http://www.juliawhitneybarnes.com/

Valued at $150, expires in one year.

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Your exclusive private tour of Rokeby mansion in Barrytown, New York will dazzle your senses with its distinguished interiors and notable local history. Built 200 years ago on land granted by the Crown in 1688, Rokeby has remained in the family for generations. Beginning in the 18th century as tenant farms the landlords included Colonel Henry Beekman, Margaret Beekman and Alida Livingston. Alida, and her husband General John Armstrong developed their land holdings into a successful farm and built the main house.

Generations later the death of William B. Astor in 1875, left Rokeby to Astor’s granddaughter Margaret Astor Ward, niece of Julia Ward Howe (author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic") and wife of Congressman John Winthrop Chanler. The Chanlers died shortly thereafter, leaving the place to their ten children who ranged in age from six months to twelve years old. For twenty years, Rokeby served as a private orphan asylum for the rambunctious heirs. By 1899, Margaret Livingston Chanler had bought out the interest of her siblings, and had started a dairy operation at Rokeby. Descendants continue to live at Rokeby a 43 room mansard roof mansion and farm.

The tour will also include the barns where Superior Concept Monsters, operated by family members, designs and creates puppets and artwork to preserve, promote, and develop public processions and pageant puppetry as a distinct and vital artform.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rokeby_(Barrytown,_New_York)#:~:text=8%20External%20links-,History,of%20War%20under%20James%20Madison.

https://www.superiorconcept.org/

Valued at $600, must be used between June 15 and November 2022.

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Gather your pod of 8 together for an adventure in wine-tastings! Your package includes sampling six different wines at Millbrook Winery. Tempt your palate with vibrant flavors and subtle undertones in a beautiful setting. Established in 1982 on a former dairy farm in New York's Hudson River Valley, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery produces a range of high-quality wines that includes Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Tocai Friulano. Enjoy the Dutchess County countryside and wander the cultivated vineyards too.

https://www.millbrookwine.com/

Valued at $120.

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Bill Jeffway, DCHS Executive Director, will personally produce a two to three minute video that tells the story that you want to tell. It could be the story of the evolution of your business, it could be a family member telling us the stories behind an old photo album while we look at the images...Your choice. If you provide up to a dozen still images, we will capture the audio narration through a simple method like a smartphone. An example of this type of video is at this link, although this auction item does not include new on camera footage of a person or persons speaking: www.dchsny.org/we-believe.

We will need one person who is the person that is engaged to develop the video, although it can be viewed by literally everyone, or whomever you choose. The goal is to complete the video by June 30, 2022 with these parameters: the video will be produced and available three weeks after all the images and audio files, in other words all the content, is provided and agreed as serviceable. The audio can be obtained with our help recording it, or simply provided by the auction winner providing it.

Valued at $750.

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Dining at Troutbeck is about time and place. From the ingredients on the plate to the company at the table, the goals are pleasure and presence. Executive Chef Gabe McMackin sources from the best local farmers and purveyors, whenever possible, to thoughtfully build a new American menu of dishes that are at once elegant and approachable. We pride ourselves on being able to satisfy each guest’s appetite — whether it’s for a Chef’s Tasting Menu on a special occasion or for a simple snack at any time. Troutbeck offers casual fine dining with menus that change regularly with the seasons.

https://troutbeck.com/

Valued at $250.

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Don't miss this family-friendly Italian eatery for classic pastas to pizza in an old-world, white-tablecloth space. Enjoy a delicious and authentic Italian meal featuring old-world recipes and modern flavors in a charming ambiance with great service!

https://www.longobardisrestaurant.com/

Valued at $200.

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Artist Renee Samuels creates abstract collage inspired by nature, color, art, music. Her compositions "aim at dynamic equilibrium and an undisturbed rhythm. Each work represents a new enigma to be investigated; each one offers a new solution, however subliminal. I've been an artist all my life. I've been showing my work since 1987." Medium: paper, 5"x7", 2014

www.reneesamuels.com Instagram - reneesamuelsstudio

Valued at $150.

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“It is an honor for our family to be celebrating more than 125 years as our community’s trusted jeweler. We are grateful to have been a part of thousands of love stories and important family milestones, as well as for the long-lasting relationships we have formed. These things have made us what we are today.”

Link to Zimmer Brothers Jewelers website

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Historic, imported Royal Doulton 1910 plate featuring Poughkeepsie Van Kleeck House. The Dutchess County Society in the City of New York was founded in 1896. Not to be confused with the Dutchess County Historical Society (founded in 1914), this earlier organization was organized by and for elite and successful men of the county who lived primarily in New York City. The goal was to both create a fraternal organization of mutual support, as well as keep up ties “back home.” The highlight of the year was the prestigious annual dinner that traditionally offered some kind of souvenir. Between 1910 and 1917 a total of seven white Royal Doulton plates were created specifically for the Society and imported from England. Each featured a historic Dutchess County location surrounded by tulips to acknowledge the county’s earliest Dutch settlers. 10 1/2 inch diameter. The plate given out in 1910 features the earliest significant home in Poughkeepsie, the Van Kleeck House at what is today Mill and Vassar Streets. The back of the plate reads, “The Van Kleeck House, Poughkeepsie, NY. Built by Baltus Van Kleeck in 1702, demolished in 1835.” This item must be picked up or shipped using a third party shipper.

Valued at $100

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Historic, imported Royal Doulton 1911 plate featuring Mount Gulian Historic Site. The Dutchess County Society in the City of New York was founded in 1896. Not to be confused with the Dutchess County Historical Society (founded in 1914), this earlier organization was organized by and for elite and successful men of the county who lived primarily in New York City. The goal was to both create a fraternal organization of mutual support, as well as keep up ties “back home.” The highlight of the year was the prestigious annual dinner that traditionally offered some kind of souvenir. Between 1910 and 1917 a total of seven white Royal Doulton plates were created specifically for the Society and imported from England. Each featured a historic Dutchess County location surrounded by tulips to acknowledge the county’s earliest Dutch settlers. 10 1/2 inch diameter. The plate given out in 1911 features Mount Gulian. The back of the plate reads, “Mount Gulian, Fishkill-on-the-Hudson. Built about 1740 by Gulian Verplanck. Banquet Souvenir, Dutchess County Society, January 14, 1911.”This item must be picked up or shipped using a third party shipper.

Valued at $100

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Historic, imported Royal Doulton 1915 plate featuring Mesier Homestead Wappingers Falls. The Dutchess County Society in the City of New York was founded in 1896. Not to be confused with the Dutchess County Historical Society (founded in 1914), this earlier organization was organized by and for elite and successful men of the county who lived primarily in New York City. The goal was to both create a fraternal organization of mutual support, as well as keep up ties “back home.” The highlight of the year was the prestigious annual dinner that traditionally offered some kind of souvenir. Between 1910 and 1917 a total of seven white Royal Doulton plates were created specifically for the Society and imported from England. Each featured a historic Dutchess County location surrounded by tulips to acknowledge the county’s earliest Dutch settlers. 10 1/2 inch diameter. The plate given out in 1915 features Wappingers Falls’ Mesier Homestead. The back reads, “The Mesier Homestead, Wappingers Falls, NY, built prior to 1776. 19th Annual Banquet, Dutchess County Society, Hotel Astor, January 30, 1915.” This item must be picked up or shipped using a third party shipper.

Valued at $100

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