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Growing&Seeds&for&
Education&
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An Asheville Weekend Getaway
Spectacular Mountain Retreat
Children’s Art
Weekend Trips
VIP Parking at the OPH schools
Overnight Babysitting
Handcrafted Furniture
Fine Art
Handmade Jewelry
Date Night Packages
Designer Handbags
Kids Birthday Parties
A Hand Selected Wine Collection
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local beer from Bull City Brewery
wine hand selected from the
Rue Cler wine collection
fresh picked local strawberries in
vodka lemonade
herb & truffle fingerling potatoes
pepper crusted London broil on
grilled garlic toasts
goat cheese crostinis with
fig compote
caprese skewers
rosemary brie tartlets
banana pudding cups
mixed berry strudel
decadent triple chocolate
brownie bites
The&Grove&Park&Inn&
Asheville&Weekend&Getaway&
An incredible weekend in Asheville featuring a $500 gift
card to the beautiful Grove Park Inn, 2 tickets to the
Biltmore Estate, 2 rounds of golf at High Vista Country
Club, and fine dining at Cucina 24, which was recently
featured in Food and Wine Magazine. (This package is
valued at $800)
The&Biltmore&Estate&
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There’s a reason guests have been staying at The Grove Park Inn for one hundred years.
They come for relaxation, rejuvenation and to breathe in the clean mountain air. The Inn, set
atop Sunset Mountain, features guestrooms with spectacular views of the Blue Ridge
Mountains for over one hundred years.
Cucina&24&
Cucina&24&
Southern Italy meets the Deep South at Brian Canipelli’s restaurant. On the menu:
handmade pizzas alongside Southern dishes like chicken-fried grouper and collard
greens with bacon. Recently featured in Food & Wine Magazine’s February 2013
article Why Food Lovers are Loving Asheville.
Golf&at&High&Vista&Country&Club&
Established in 1976 and designed by Tom Jackson, dramatic elevation changes and winding
fairways produce challenging play for even the most seasoned golfer! The scenic Chestnut
Mountain Ridge provides the breathtaking landscape for our 18-hole championship course.
High Vista Country Club is one of the areas best kept secrets. High Vista ~ our name only
begins to describe the beauty and adventure you will find here!
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Hand&Made&Furniture&
Local craftsman Kirk Right
These beautiful, hand made, one-of-a-kind tables are carefully
crafted by local artist and craftsman Kirk Right. Mr. Right made
these tables exclusively for the Seeds of Education fundraising
auction. Each piece is completely unique.
Signature&Birdhouse&Bench&and&Green&Accent&Table&
This beautiful bench will fit perfectly in your entryway or screened in
porch. One of a kind, this piece is uniquely designed with charming
birdhouses across the back.
Charming accent table with wood finished top and painted legs.
Boot&Birdhouse&
Welcome your neighborhood birds with much more than just another
square birdhouse with this country chic boot birdhouse
Classic&wood&accent&table&
A lovely rustic and durable handmade table with a simple aesthetic
that will make it an easy addition to any room.
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Durham Dinner Date
$50 gift card to Rue Cler and $20
gift card to Toast including one
evening of babysitting by Teacher
Julia.
Cooking and Cocktails!
Spice up your evening out with a
mixology or cooking class for two at
Durham Spirits Co.
Chapel Hill Eats!
$100 Gift Card to Chapel Hill
Restaurant Group (411 West, Mez,
Squids, 518 West, Spankys, Page
Road Grill) including one evening of
babysitting by Teacher Andrea.
Southern Village Date
$50 gift card to Town Hall Grill and 4
passes to the Lumina Movie Theater
including one evening of babysitting
by Teacher Andrea.
Gardening&Package&
Fifth Season Gardening Package
includes a bountiful basket of
gardening goodies and $25 gift card
Spa&Package&
Forever Young Spa Package:
Includes a gift certificate for
manicure and pedicure, and a leather
clutch bag full of spa goodies.
Tooth&Fairy&Package&
Kid&Fun:&Durham&
Kid&Fun:&Chapel&Hill&
This fun kids’ package for cool
Durham stuff includes Kids Science
Kit from OPH Parent Erin Reiter, a
camp session at Bull City Craft, and a
Museum of Life and Science Family
Pack!
This fun kids’ package for cool
Chapel Hill stuff includes a Kids
Cooking Kit from Kitchenworks (see
Mason on the front!), a full-term of
classes from "My Sweet Arts", and a
gift certificate for one pair of kids
running shoes from Fleet Feet!
Parent&Education&
Voice&Lessons&
Two one- hour Parent Education
Sessions with Teacher Diana, with
two 30-minute follow-up sessions.
Improve your shower singing voice or
help your child find her singing talent:
2 sessions of hour-long voice lessons
with Teacher Andrea
Sonicare for Kids rechargeable
toothbrush & handmade Tooth Fairy
Pillows
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Simple&Elegance&
Give yourself or someone you love the gift of a stay at the Vine Cottage
Inn, in Hot Springs, Virginia. The Vine Cottage Inn is a unique Bed &
Breakfast with a true and welcoming Country Inn feel. Located in the
breathtaking Allegheny Highlands of Bath County, Virginia, the Inn has
called Hot Springs home for over 100 years. Positioned one block from
The Homestead, a world reknowned resort and spa, Vine Cottage Inn
guests can benefit from many of the amenitites The Homestead offers
while staying in a charming nearby inn with a unique charm and simple
elegance that embraces you.
Overnight
Babysitting with
Teacher Beth
Easy&Southern&Charm&
An easy escape to relax and
recharge. Enjoy a gracious stay
at the charming Inn at
Bingham School. Take in the
local sites with this package
that includes a meal at The
General Store, gifts at Flying
Beagle Books and Roxy Farms
Antiques, a wine tasting
Benjamin Vineyards, and a
local farmer’s box of raised
food, including fresh eggs, a
chicken and sausage from
Saxapahaw Village Farm.
Night&Out&in&Saxapahaw&
A fun night out – and you
don’t have to drive home!
Start with a 90 minute
massage from Metaform
Movement. Then enjoy dinner,
drinks and some great music
at Haw River Farmhouse Ales,
The Eddy Pub, and Haw River
Ballroom. Sleep soundly at
the nurturing Rivers Landing
Inn. Before heading home,
stop in for a cup of coffee at
Cupp 22!
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Teacher Beth will
provide one night of
overnight babysitting
for your children so
that you can get away
and relax. This could be
the perfect pair to the
Asheville Getaway
Package or a romantic
overnight stay at the
Vine Cottage Inn or The
Inn at Bingham School.
This was the hottest
item at last year’s
auction!
Enjoy&gorgeous&sunrises&over&the&mountains&and&silent,&starry&nights.&
Conveniently located 30 minutes south of Asheville and 15 minutes from Lake Lure, Emerald Cove Cabin is the perfect getaway for couples,
families, or a group of friends. Take in the expansive mountain views from the huge wrap-around deck, kick back in front of the stone
fireplace, relax in the hot tub, play a game of pool, read a book from the lending library, watch a movie on the 50-inch plasma HD-TV, or
enjoy a night under the stars around the fire pit. Be amazed by the gorgeous sunrises over eight mountains; enjoy the silence of a dark
night; pick apples in the near-by orchards; hike in nearby Chimney Rock State Park, Dupont State Forest or Blue Ridge Parkway; spend a day
at the beach of near-by Lake Lure; or enjoy the theatre or a concert in Asheville or Hendersonville. Whatever you want to do, it is within reach
at Emerald Cove Cabin, your mountain retreat for relaxation and fun. This package includes a three-day weekend in September (excluding
Labor Day) or March. The cabin sleeps eight in three bedrooms, two with queen beds, one with two twins, and an additional sleeping nook
with two twins as a trundle.
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A.&Cuore&and&Pello&Handbag&
Genuine leather hobo in a
vibrant purple, updated with gold
chain and hardware. Cuore &
Pelle… Italian for “Heart” and
“leather.” You will fall in love
with this bag!
D.&Original&Wendell&Meyers&Painting&
Framed acrylic on canvas
abstract landscape 8” x 8”
painting, by contemporary artist
Wendell Myers. Mr. Myers
resides in Winston Salem, NC
and is Teacher Andrea’s father!
B.&Turquoise&Necklace&
C.&Our&PlayHouse&Canvas&
E.&Handmade&Jewelry&Set&
F.&Be&Grounded&Canvas&
Handbeaded turquoise and gold
necklace crafted by local NC
artisan, Casey Kern. Casey lives
in Gibsonville and is Teacher
Gretchen’s sister-in-law. Get
ready for summer with one of
this year’s hottest jewelry trends!
Beautifully made by hand, this
necklace features delicate silver
wiring and mesmerizing
beadwork. This charming set
includes necklace, bracelet and
two delicate drop earrings.
http://wendellmyers.artspan.com
Inspirational painting and
collage canvas by Teacher
Shelley Riselvato. Among her
many gifts, Teacher Shelley is
also an aspiring and talented
artist.
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Wouldn’t this look adorable in
your child’s room? The tire-swing
Our PlayHouse logo has been
beautifully recreated by Teacher
Gretchen Becknell using
charming fabrics on canvas.
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PEACE&Canvas&
Vintage&Clutch&
World&Map&
Collaborative artwork by the kids in
the Comet House.
Vintage clutch purse with intricate
hand-beaded design by local NC
artisan, Casey Kern. Casey lives in
Gibsonville and is Teacher Gretchen’s
sister-in-law.
Collaborative artwork by the kids in
the Sun House.
Dip&Platter&by&Bonzi&
Evening&by&Starlight&Canvas&
Collaborative artwork by the kids in
the Star House.
Soft turquoise and creamy ivory are
blended to create this beautiful dip
platter. This stoneware piece is lead
free, non toxic, food-safe and
dishwasher-safe. Handmade pottery
by OPH Sun House Parent/Artist,
Bonzi Crotty.
Kind&Canvas&
Collaborative artwork by the kids in
the Cedar House.
Coach&Purse&
Bottle&Cap&Canvas&
Serving&Bowl&by&Bonzi&
Authentic Coach leather handbag in
pewter.
Collaborative artwork by the kids in
the Willow House.
Organic and artful, this stoneware
piece was handmade by OPH Sun
House Parent and Artist Bonzi Crotty
(Declan, Elliot, and Henry’s mom.) It
is lead free, non toxic, food-safe and
dishwasher-safe.
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Kids’
Birthday
Parties!
Kids’ Martial Arts
Birthday Party
Package
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A birthday party in a dojo! If
your little warrior’s hero is The
Karate Kid, then kick his or
her birthday up a notch with
this active and inspirational
Martial Arts party for up to 20
children, ages 5 – 10 at
Chapel Hill Quest Center!
Birthday Party at
Our PlayHouse
A Bouncy House at School!?!
Your child’s birthday wish will
come true with this amazing
birthday package! A birthday
party at Our PlayHouse with
two staff members, silly and
interactive games, fun
activities, a bouncy house,
and a custom specialty cake
like the one pictured on the
left!!
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A.&DREAM&quilted&panel&
B.&Chef’s&Knife&
A handcrafted quilted panel with
charming button tabs; part of a
set of three, including Dream,
Love, and Joy
Henckel 6” chef’s knife with
sharpener from Kitchenworks
C.&Wooden&Leaf&Earrings&
D.&Flower&Pot&
Wooden leaf earrings: Beautiful
set of handmade earrings by
Wilmington, NC jewelry designer
Stephanie Hogan Webb.
Collaborative flower pot artwork
from the children in the Cedar
House
Boutique&Toddler’s&T’s&
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Clever and crafty boutique
toddlers’ t-shirts created by OPH
parent Christina Bohanek.
Christina partnered with a friend
to start a new t-shirt business
called “One For All”
And&there’s&more!...&
One-of-a-Kind Alphabet Book
with Photos of the Willow
House Kids
One week of meals for two
from Foster’s Market
Breakfast with Teacher Diana
Personal Training Sessions
with Marcy Luna
Collaborative Artwork Canvas from the Moon House. Each dot is a child’s
fingerprint in a unique paint, and on the back is a code to the colors.
Zumba Fitness class for you
and up to 30 of your closest
friends
A week of meals from
Foster’s Market
House Cleaning Services
Teeth Whitening
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Pilates classes
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Photography Packages
Restaurant Gift Cards
Spring HVAC Service by
BeamCo.
so much more!
Over 100 items to bid on!
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A. Blue Opal Earrings
D. VIP Parking Space
Blue Opal earrings: These
beautifully handcrafted earrings
are made with Blue Opal, Blue
Quartz and Chalcendony. North
Carolina artisan, Stephanie
Hogan Webb, created these in
her studio in Wilmington.
How frustrating is it when you
are in a rush to drop off your
child at school and there is no
where to park?! You won’t be
looking for a spot if you have
this: a reserved parking space at
OPH Chapel Hill or Durham!
B. Wooden Bird Earrings
C. Wine Collection
Wooden Bird earrings: Another
beautiful set of handmade
earrings by Wilmington, NC
jewelry designer Stephanie
Hogan Webb.
A hand selected collection of
twenty bottles of fine wines
chosen by the Our PlayHouse
Community Board.
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