FORT BEND CARES 2015 LIVE AUCTION PACKAGES

FORT BEND CARES 2015 LIVE AUCTION PACKAGES
1. HILL COUNTRY ESCAPE
Need a quick “Wine Down” in Hill Country? Escape to beautiful Fredericksburg for a weekend!
First, make sure to pack your gorgeous, new full-size “For the love of Texas” quilt, symbolizing
everything fabulous about the great state of Texas. Then, make a pit stop at Sterling McCall
Lexus to pick up a Lexus of your choice for the weekend. Finally, once you arrive in
“Fritztown,” park your car and unpack your bags for a two-night stay at the exclusive
Chuckwagon Inn Bed & Breakfast, where you’ll be able to relax on five acres less than five
minutes from Main Street. Visitors say this cozy Inn is worth the drive, “amazing” and the best
game in town. Chuckwagon stay expires 01/15/16.
Donated by: Local Texas Quilters, Sterling McCall Lexus and Thomas and Mary Rey
2. A NEW SMILE
Enjoy the confidence of the most stunning smile possible with this package. You will receive
either a full set of braces or a comprehensive Invisalign treatment package under the care of the
highly experienced orthodontists at Boyd Orthodontists. Also included in this service, you will
receive complimentary upper and lower retainers to maintain your new look long into the future.
Offer expires 12/31/15
Donated by: Garrett and Boyd Orthodontists
3. COME FLY AWAY
Treat yourself on your next vacation or business trip by flying first class with extra-wide leather
seats, complimentary adult beverages and all the other amenities first class affords. Two first
class round trip tickets to any United Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States,
Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America.
Donated by: United Airlines
4. THE BIG EASY HUNT
Break away for a day of first class hunting at the Big Easy Ranch in Columbus, Texas, just an
hour from Houston. You and three guests will be treated royally to an overnight pheasant and
quail hunting adventure. Enjoy first class hospitality, beautiful lodgings, meals and more. Date to
be mutually agreed upon.
Donated by: Tammy and Billy Brown
5. TAKE TO THE SKIES WITH PETE OLSON
Enjoy a private plane ride with U.S. Representative Pete Olson for you and a guest. Ride in the
luxury and safety of the Cirrus SR22 while enjoying the scenic landscape of Texas, piloted by
experienced local pilot Paul Barnett. Take a pit stop in Brenham to eat in the Southern Flying
Diner, famous for its brunch. Pow-wow about planes, politics and people with Pete Olson, who
has his own piloting experience, earning Naval Aviator Wings on a P-3C Orion. Date to be
mutually agreed upon. Plane can leave from either Sugar Land or Arcola. Expires 2/01/2016.
Donated by: Miracle Method Surface Refinishing, Paul & Jonee Barnett, Pete Olson and
Southern Flying Diner.
FORT BEND CARES 2015 LIVE AUCTION PACKAGES
6. GETAWAY TO THE REAL FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE
Nestled close to Bergerac in the southwest of France, enjoy a week at a 400-year-old private
home with your own pool and tennis court. You can visit the lovely, historic towns and farmers’
markets nearby, as well as a wealth of vineyards and beautiful chateaux. It sleeps 7-8 and is
available for seven (7) nights between August 15 and August 29, 2015.
Donated by: Ros and Brian Darling
7. CHATEAU BRECKENRIDGE
Enjoy the majestic views of the Breckenridge ski resort from the comfort of your own aspen
castle, closing in on 13,000 square feet, not including its spacious deck! Housing 21 people, this
ski-side chateau includes five suites and five full baths, plus a roof top deck, multiple fire places,
hot tub and theatre room. Great for either a winter ski trip, where you can ski in and ski out on
the slopes, or a summer retreat with family or friends. This chateau rents on average for $2,700 a
night. Subject to availability. Your one week stay expires 2/01/2016.
Donated by: Bruce and Paula Gingrich
8. LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS HUNTING TRIP
Pheasant hunting at its finest! You and three of your friends will be escorted aboard a private jet
for a long weekend of guided pheasant hunts in Aberdeen, South Dakota – the pheasant hunting
capital of the US. Sit back and relax as you are transported in the lap of luxury from the Sugar
Land airport directly to Aberdeen. Package includes accommodations, daily hunt rate and jet
charter. Date to be mutually agreed upon – Friday to Sunday. Expires 2/01/2016.
Donated by: Dr. Scott Breeze, Bruce Gingrich and Fly Faster, LLC
9. SAN DIEGO BEACH TIME
Enjoy beach living in a darling 3 bedroom condo located off one of the most popular beaches in
Southern California and within 5 minutes of glamorous La Jolla shops and fine dining
restaurants. This fantastic beach getaway package is for one week and includes 2 round trip
flights courtesy of Southwest Airlines. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Must be over 25-yearsold, please. Expires 2/01/2016.
Donated by: Ellie and Don Knauss and Southwest Airlines
10. SIZZLING FAJITA FIESTA
Looking for a great place to host a graduation party, anniversary celebration or birthday? Or
what about a get-together to treat your staff or clients? Entertain 50 guests with a four hour fajita
fiesta at Safari Texas Ranch, the premier event facility in Fort Bend. Package includes not only
the fajitas, beer, wine and margaritas, but also the dedicated wait staff to take care of all your
needs. Not valid during the months of May and December, or on Saturday Nights.
Donated by: Allison Wen and Safari Texas Ranch
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11. ROCKPORT BEACH HOUSE
Enjoy all that the Coastal Bend and Rockport area have to offer with a four night/five day Texas
Gulf Coast trip, less than three hour drive from Sugar Land. You can bring a large group to this
new four bedroom home, which sleeps 10 comfortably. Expand your fishing ability with a
guided fishing trip for you and two of your guests. The fishing trip includes a guide, bait,
equipment, and cleaning. Besides the guided fishing trip, extra time can be spent “wade” fishing,
fishing right off the dock, enjoying the quaint town of Rockport, kayaking out onto Little Bay to
Bird Island or just relaxing on the porch. Fishing trip and home are subject to availability.
Donated by: Carol and Rick Papso and Captain Alan Beck of I Gotta Fish Guide Service
12. LUXURIOUS EXCURSION TO ASPEN
You and your sweetheart will board a Southwest Airlines flight to Colorado and enjoy a luxuryfilled week for a romantic getaway or an escape with up to six family and friends at The RitzCarlton Club, Aspen Highlands in a three-bedroom condo for one week. This ski-in/ski-out
village is surrounded by terrain for every class of skier. Grow accustomed to your ski valet
greeting you each day, or pursue pure relaxation and renewal in the pool areas or at the wellappointed spa and fitness center. With a special mix of authentic Western ambience and
renowned Ritz-Carlton service, you and your guest will surely feel relaxed and pampered. RitzCarlton stay may only be used February 28-March 7, 2015. Southwest Airlines tickets expire
2/01/2016.
Donated by: Dr. Michael Bornstein and Southwest Airlines