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Want to be the first to pick up your child from the Lower School in the coveted first carline spot? Here is your chance! Every day before 2:55 p.m., the winner will get to skip the carpool line and back into the first spot, designated by a sign that reads “RESERVED: Carpool Line Spot for Auction Winner.” The winner will have access to this spot between Monday, February 24, 2025, and the Friday before the next Walsingham Academy Annual Dinner & Auction in 2026. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Please note that if the winner is not in the spot by 2:55 p.m., the line will move up and the winner will have to take his or her spot in the back of the line. Value: PRICELESS

Donated by Walsingham Academy

Get lifelong bragging rights when you treat 24 of your family and friends to a rare, private tour of “Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine” at the exciting, beautifully expanded and renovated Muscarelle Museum of Art at William & Mary. Museum Director David Brashear will guide your party through the global debut of this sacred and significant exhibition, featuring 25 of Michaelangelo’s rarely displayed, masterpiece drawings. This exhibit is exclusive to the Muscarelle and the first time the artwork will appear in the United States, so your party will have an unprecedented opportunity to experience the genius of the famed artist and explore compelling theories about his work. In fact, art lovers will travel from across the country to appreciate these elusive works.

Curated by Adriano Marinazzo, Curator of Special Projects, in partnership with the Uffizi and the Vatican Museums, the exhibition will display Michelangelo’s initial studies and early drawings of the famous Sistine Chapel frescoes. At the same time, an immersive video installation and life-size displays of the iconic images will allow your guests to compare themselves to Michelangelo’s monumental figures in an accessible and engaging way. The exhibit even includes a comparison between “The Creation of Adam” and a self-portrait, suggesting that Michaelangelo may have envisioned himself as the Creator. Following your tour, discuss your favorite drawing — if you can pick just one — with your friends at a wine and cheese reception at the museum. Cheers to this unique and special experience with your friends, business, or family!

Restrictions: To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date during the exhibition dates of March 7 - May 28, 2025. If you prefer a later date, you can work with the museum to choose a different exhibit through the end of 2025. Value: Priceless

Donor Name: The Muscarelle Museum of Art at William & Mary and David Brashear

Are you dreaming of cozy evenings curled up by a fire, toasting marshmallows and chatting with your friends and family? Are you planning a graduation or family reunion this spring? Do you need to update your backyard before summer with some nice chairs, a firepit, and mulch? Hopefully our backyard package can help! Our professionally crafted stone fire pit from Berkeley Design Group is available in four colors. It will measure 48-inches across and can be built on an existing stone, brick, or concrete patio. It can also be built on your lawn with a stone base of approximately sixteen square feet, and includes a $500 credit toward a patio.

Then, work with outdoor furniture experts at Williamsburg Wicker and Home to create the perfect outdoor seating arrangement of four Polywood Curveback Adirondack chairs in your choice of style and finish. Williamsburg Wicker’s outdoor furniture experts can help you pick the perfect pieces! Need mulch to finish off the backyard? Use this gift certificate from 5 Brothers Landscapes for 10 yards of hardwood mulch to fill in your backyard, including delivery! You can even ask for an installation quote and let someone else spread all of that mulch while you sit back and relax in your new chairs. Your yard will be the envy of the neighborhood! Restrictions: Only available in Williamsburg, Yorktown, or Newport News. Expires December 31, 2025. Value: $3,400

Donated by Berkeley Design Group, Williamsburg Wicker Patio and Home, and 5 Brothers Landscapes

Your student will get a ‘kick’ out of choosing teammates for the kickball game against the Lower School faculty.

To be scheduled and enjoyed by Friday, May 23, 2025. Please contact the Lower School Front Office to schedule.

Value: PRICELESS

Donated by Walsingham Academy

Spend your next long weekend by the sea in South Carolina’s famous Isle of Palms at the magical Wild Dunes Resort. With lush emerald fairways, vibrant spa gardens, rooftop happy hours, tennis lessons, and, of course, turquoise pools and the cobalt ocean, the 1,600-acre Wild Dunes Resort will turn everyday experiences into timeless vacation memories. Book a fishing trip or go paddleboarding. Onsite restaurants specialize in everything from beach eats to fine Southern cuisine crafted from local ingredients. You won’t ever want to leave, but don’t forget: Charleston is just a short drive away. Pop over for sightseeing at the famous Rainbow Row, go shopping, and sample some incredible Low Country food. Package includes a 3-night stay at either the Sweetgrass Inn or Boardwalk Inn with daily breakfast and a couples massage. Additional nights can be purchased directly from the resort at 50% off the standard rate. Restrictions: Expires January 31, 2026. Some blackout dates will apply. Some resort activities are not included in the package. Value: $1,250

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Donated by Wild Dunes Resort

Pickleball — it’s fun, it’s trendy, it’s strategic, it’s addictive. Whether you’re already an expert player or you just think it looks like fun, this package is sure to get your heart pumping. Pick your favorite play time — morning, afternoon, or evening — and find worthy competition on the court. Build your own team or compete with other members at your skill level. Enjoy competitive Round Robin or King of the Court competitions.

Get ready to raise both kinds of paddles and bid on an annual unlimited membership to The Picklr Williamsburg. Benefits include access to every Picklr location in the United States, free court reservations, unlimited open play, unlimited competitive play, unlimited leagues, unlimited tournaments, and 4 clinic passes per month, not to mention 4 guest passes per month so you can get your friends or family members as addicted as you’re sure to be. On your first day, arrive in style with a black pickleball tote bag to carry your paddle to and from the courts, filled with a pickleball, baseball cap, water bottle, and towel Restrictions: The Picklr Williamsburg will open on March 22, 2025. Value: $1,249

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Donated by The Picklr Williamsburg and Jessica Switzer

Discover Shenandoah Valley and spend 2 nights in a unique and secluded “Bougie Bunker” set on 45 mountain acres with spectacular views, plenty of wildlife, endless hiking opportunities and a hot tub. Choose between a family retreat for 5 in a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin or an adult-only getaway in a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom. Each bunker has been thoughtfully decorated with one-of-a-kind local art, homey furnishings, a well-equipped kitchen, and skylights for natural lighting. With a location just minutes from Luray Caverns and near wineries, golfing, skiing, river tubing, and Shenandoah National Park, you’ll have a hard time narrowing down the activities on your getaway. This package also includes 2 tickets to Luray Caverns and a $50 Visa gift card for lunch or dinner. Subject to availability. Excludes holidays and September and October weekends. Expires December 31, 2025. Value: $820

Donated by Marjorie’s Retreat and a Friend of Walsingham

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind dinner experience curated off the menu from one of Williamsburg’s top restaurants. Chef Ileana and the culinary and bar team at Amber Ox Public House will take your tastebuds on a journey of local, fresh flavors that you will never forget. You and 5 guests will enjoy a 5-course dinner paired with wine, craft cocktails, or beer from Precarious Beer Project.

Restrictions: Package is redeemable on a Wednesday or Thursday only between 4:30 and 9 p.m. Some dates may be unavailable so schedule in advance and start narrowing down your guest list. Value: $1,600

Donated by Against the Grain Hospitality

Whisk your family away to a Mexican paradise ­— you pick the coast. Choose between 4 nights in the Mayan Riviera, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Nayarit-Vallarta, Puerto Peñasco, or Mazatlán. Enjoy sparkling waters, swimming pools, water parks, spas, wellness centers, tennis, golf, and more. Tour nearby Mayan ruins and historic city centers, go fishing or laze on the beach. If you prefer adventure, you’re in luck! Depending on the resort, you can snorkel or scuba dive, surf, zipline, whale watch, or explore the jungle. At the end of the day, savor the flavors of the region with world-class onsite dining and bars. Unwind in an elegant 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom suite with balcony, perfect for up to 6 adults and 2 children. Can’t decide between unforgettable experiences? You’ll have access to premium guest services for trip planning. Experts can curate the best local experiences for your family, from live entertainment to exclusive tours.

Restrictions: Winners have 12 months from the purchase date to book their trip and 18 months from the auction to travel, but there’s a limit of one certificate per household in a 12-month period. Your accommodation may be substituted by a property of equal or greater value should the original experience no longer be available. Lead guest must be at least 25. Subject to availability. Major U.S. holidays, including Easter, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks are excluded. Activities/amenities vary by location and may cost extra. A resort fee of $249 is payable upon redemption. Hotel taxes must be paid upon checkout. Value: $6,440

Donated by: A Friend of Walsingham

Do you have any special events coming up? Maybe a milestone birthday or anniversary? Treat your significant other to an unforgettable day. Start by chartering a private Piper Saratoga Turbo plane out of the Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport and fly down to the Outer Banks, enjoying breathtaking aerial views of the coast and a bottle of champagne along the way.

Spend a lazy, romantic day on one of Ocracoke Island’s many never-crowded beaches. Enjoy a walk along miles of unspoiled coastline collecting shells or explore the Hammock Hills Nature Trail. Don’t forget to keep track of all the birds you’ll spot — almost a hundred species have been recorded on Ocracoke. Discover the 200-year-old lighthouse and savor a lunch of world-class seafood at local restaurant. (Restaurant selections vary by month, so we will include a $100 gift certificate to an open restaurant after you book your trip.) By the time you board the plane to head home around 4 p.m., you’ll be exhausted and already dreaming of your next trip to Ocracoke!

Restrictions: Approximately 7-hour day round trip only. Subject to pilot availability, weather conditions, and weight restrictions of 500 pounds. No holiday weekends. Expires October 31, 2025. Value: $1,500

Donated by The Drygala Family