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Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the great auction items for the Spring Gala 2022. New packages will be added as we get closer to the auction so check back often! You can click on the item name to get more details and to link to our generous donors' websites.

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Cultivated Cocktails & Urban Graze Experience
Cultivated Cocktails, located in the heart of downtown Asheville, will be the site of this guided private tasting and distillery class for 8 where you will taste, sip, savor and learn what it takes to cultivate the perfect cocktail. Your tasting experience will be complemented by an unforgettable and delicious experience of edible art in the charcuterie boards created by Urban Graze.
Food, Fan, Foot Tour for 6 with Stu Helms
You and five (5) friends can experience downtown Asheville’s food scene with the #1 local food writer and online food personality, Stu Helm, as your guide. Stu will take you to six (6) of his favorite restaurants where you will get a behind the scenes look while sampling food and beverages at each stop. Stu’s knowledge & enthusiasm for our local restaurants is unmatched! 
 
Jenny Rawlings Prepared Meals for Your Home
Tired of cooking but crave delicious home cooked meals the entire family can enjoy? Then this is your package! CWL member and chef extraordinaire Jenny Rawlings will do all the planning, shopping, and cooking for you. With this package you will get one fabulous homemade dinner for four each week for a month (total of 4). Jenny will consult with you on menus, schedule and other logistics to make sure that you have perfect, complete, home cooked meals for your family.
Archetype Private, Guided Tasting & Food for 25
Enjoy a private, guided tasting experience for 25 at Archetype Brewing's downtown event space location on Broadway. Inspired by Belgian brewing practices, your group will sample current and special aged selections from Archetype's truly unique beers. Along with your tasting, you will get to enjoy a catered "PUPU"(appetizers) Party for 25, including service, from one of Asheville's newest restaurants, Huli Sue's BBQ & Grill...where Texas BBQ meets fresh Hawaiian style. Package includes Archetype Tin Tacker, mugs and coozies.
"Hamilton" Front Row Tickets for 2 June 9,2022
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre. Package includes 2 front-row tickets at the Peace Center in Greenville on Thursday, June 9, 2022 plus a dining gift certificate for any Table 301 restaurant, either before the play or any other time, valued at $150.
Four (4) Night Blowing Rock Family Getaway
From the unmatched views along the Blue Ridge Parkway to the quaint storybook village, Blowing Rock is truly the "Crown of the Blue Ridge." What better way to enjoy it than with family and friends at "Stone's Throw"...a spectacular 5 bedroom, 4 bath rustic log home? Located on 4 private acres, minutes from Boone and Blowing Rock, this home features great spaces both inside and out. Accommodations include 2 master suites and a loft area that sleeps 8. Outdoors, this unique property features hiking trails, a new 6-person hot tub, a zipline, a pogo rope swing, an outdoor fireplace, and everything for your grilling needs. Don't miss out on this great getaway experience! For more information regarding this property, go to Stone's Throw
Lake Santeetlah Lake House - 1 Week Stay
Enjoy a one week stay at this beautiful home located on the peninsula in Lake Santeetlah (approx. 100 mi. West of Asheville). The house offers three bedrooms, two full baths plus one half bath, a laundry room, an updated kitchen with all new appliances and two huge screened in porches. Nearby, enjoy a leisurely walk around the peninsula of the Town of Lake Santeetlah, with both convenient beach and marina access. There are also many places to enjoy a hike, like the Joyce Kilmer Forest, or take in a beautiful waterfall.  Nantahala Outdoor Center provides rafting and other outdoors options for the expedition seekers! Sleeps up to 6 people.. Advance reservations required. Expires April 30, 2023.
Mountain Majesty 3-Night Getaway
Get ready to be amazed by Mountain Majesty! This pristine custom-designed home is located less than an hour away from Asheville in the Balsam Mountain Preserve Community, framing the views of the Blue Ridge Corridor, Mount Lyn Lowry and the vistas beyond. This truly one-of-a-kind 4-bedroom, 5.5-bath home can sleep up to 12, with the 4th bedroom having 6 bunks. Take in the fresh mountain air and views on the outdoor screened-in porch with a stone fireplace and built in grilling space. With over 40 miles of trails, you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking and trail riding. Or, you can visit the Preserve’s Nature Center and help feed the animals every afternoon. You and your guests will become temporary members of the Club at Balsam Mountain during your stay, giving you access to all the club amenities (fitness center, dining, spa and more; additional fees for services may apply). Package includes one round of golf for 4 at the Preserve's Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course. Thursday-Sunday stay. Reservations required. Based on space availability. Winner will be provided a choice of dates based on availability. Blackout dates are all holidays and months of July, August and October. Security deposit required at time of booking to cover any damages that might occur during your stay. Expires 4/30/2023. For more information about the property go to: Mountain Majesty - Balsam Mountain Preserve
The Ultimate Biltmore Estate Experience
This package is a way to experience the beauty, wonder, award-winning wines, food and splendid overnight properties of the Biltmore all year long. It includes: two (2) annual passes, a Behind the Scenes Tour for 2, a one-year membership in the Vanderbilt Mixed Wine Club, a $1,000 gift certificate to use anywhere on the Estate, and a gift basket with assorted Biltmore items.
3-Night Music City Getaway for 8

Music is the universal language, and there is no place better to experience it than in Nashville…Music City USA. This 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath historic home is located next to Music Row in the historic Edgehill neighborhood and adjacent to the hottest area in Nashville…The Gulch. The home is within walking distance to many of Nashville’s best restaurants, bars, and music venues as well as Belmont and Vanderbilt Universities. Downtown Broadway is a $5 Uber/Lyft ride away. Outdoor spaces include a large screened in porch, a firepit area and grill for cooking out. Let this great house be your home base for a wonderful visit to Nashville. Sleeps 8 (3Q, 2T) Based on space availability. Advance reservations required. Some blackout dates apply. Expires 4/23/23. For more information about this property, go to: Nashville Music City

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