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2001. Around the World Wine for a Year

This incredible package is a wine lover's dream! The Reserve Wine & Spirits in Maryville will hand select two bottles of wine each month for a year from regions all across the world. Just think of all the interesting selections they will choose for you in a whole year!

2002. Red Committee Selection Case

A collection of red wines recommended and donated by the Evergreen Ball Wine Auction committee.
Apothic Red 2008
Foxglove Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2007
Padrillos Mendoza Malbec NV
Leyda Classic Pinot Noir 2009
Dona Manuel Villafane Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Domaine De Regusse Pinot Noir 2008
La Maia Lina Chianti 2008
Old Vine Red Lot Number 53

2003. White Committee Selection Case

A collection of white wines recommended and donated by the Evergreen Ball Wine Auction committee.
Santa Emma Sauvignon 2009
Loosen Brothers Riesling 2008
Luna Vineyards 2008 Pinot Grigio
Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2008
Cristalino Rose Brut NV
Edna Valley Vineyard 2008 Paragon Chardonnay
Columbia Valley Hogue Pinot Grigio 2008
Chateau Bonnet Entre Deux Mers Sauvignon Blanc 2008

2004. Veuve Clicquot Champagne and "The Widow Clicquot"

Tilar Mazzeo's "The Widow Clicquot" tells the story of one of the most interesting of the early champagne tycoons: a woman who, in the turmoil of the Napoleonic Wars, founded a dynasty. Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, the daughter of a prosperous Reims merchant, married into the Clicquot family, who sold both cloth and wine. After her husband's death, she chose to continue running the family's wine business, concentrating on the fizzy wine we now call champagne. Enjoy your new read with a bottle of champagne from her own vineyard!

2005. Horizontal Flight - 2008 Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

In a horizontal tasting, the wines are all from the same vintage but are from different wineries. Keeping wine variety or type and wine region the same helps emphasize differences in winery styles. This horizontal flight includes 2008 Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noirs from Adelsheim, King Estate, and Solena.

2006. Horizontal Flight - 2008 Napa Valley California Chardonnay

In a horizontal tasting, the wines are all from the same vintage but are from different wineries. Keeping wine variety or type and wine region the same helps emphasize differences in winery styles. This horizontal flight includes 2008 Napa Valley Chardonnays from the Frank Family Vineyards, Miner Vineyards, and Pride Mountain Vineyards.

2007. Argentinian Varietal Tasting

Sample these three great wines from Argentina! Included in the package: 2008 Luca Laborde Double Select Syrah; Siesta el Tahuantinsuyu Cabernet Sauvignon 2006; Gascon Reserva Malbec 2008.

2008. Blue Slip Winery Gift Basket

Blue Slip Winery is Knoxville's first winery and Tennessee's first urban winery. Their wines are made from Tennessee grown grapes and fruit, most of which are grown in Grainger and Knox Counties. This basket includes a bottle of "Big Blue," a blueberry based wine plus glasses to drink it from and a candle for ambiance!

2009. Laguoile Wood Bottle Chest

This Laguiole wine storing kit is perfect to save that special bottle. Adequate multiple die cut foam inserts plus a guillotine-type bottleneck holder will keep the wine bottle firmly in place. In the lid of the chest, four products are fitted into die cut openings (1) chrome plated drip collar (2) Laguiole compact waiter's corkscrew (wood inlaid handle) (3) conetype bottle stopper (wood inlaid handle) (4) wine thermometer.

2010. Hugh Johnson Wine Atlas

Hailed by critics worldwide as “extraordinary” and “irreplaceable,” there are few volumes that have had as monumental an impact in their field as Hugh Johnson’s The World Atlas of Wine . Worldrenowned authors Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson once again combine their unrivalled talents to enhance this masterpiece of wine knowledge. Perfect for any wine connoisseur, amateur or experienced!

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2011. 2005 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Ripe in flavor, with a vivid array of black currant, blackberry, violet, black tea, and black pepper aromas and flavors that zoom through to a long, expressive finish. Shows subtlety in the layers of complex flavor against a refined structure. Tannins are present but nicely contained. Best from 2010 through 2015.
  Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
   Region: Washington
   Wine Spectator Rating: 95
   Top 100 Ranking for 2009: 1

2012. Casa Lapostolle Red Blend Clos Apalta 2005

Gorgeous aromas of warm ganache and mocha lead to a rich, velvety palate loaded with currant, fig paste, black licorice, and bramble notes. The long, juicy finish has great grip and density, with echoes of graphite, dark fruit and mineral. Caermenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2009 through 2019.
  Type: Blend
  Region: Chile
  Wine Spectator Rating: 96
  Top 100 Ranking for 2008: 1

2013. Chateauneuf du Pape Vieux Telegraphe 2007

Packed in a brawny, muscular style atypical for this lush vintage, with a gravelly undertow to the currant paste, braised fig and dark licorice notes. Picks up even more steam on the finish, with grilled mesquite, mineral and garrigue notes and a long, hot stonefilled finish. Best from 2010 through 2030.
   Type: Rhone Blend
   Region: France
   Wine Spectator Rating: 95
   Top 100 Ranking for 2009: 3

2014. Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz Australia 2005

Aromatic, complex and silky, slipping in its gorgeous blackberry, currant and plum fruit against a seething background of toast, spice, mineral and loamy earth. The texture is seamless, and the flavors just take off, sailing through the long, expressive finish. Best from 2011 through 2020.
   Type: Shiraz
   Region: Australia
   Wine Spectator Rating: 95
   Top 100 Ranking for 2009: 24

2015. DuMol Jack Roberts Run 2006 1.5 L

A brillant effort, exhibiting ripe, dense, detailed blackberry and wild berry fruit that's fullbodied, complex, concentrated and smooth-textured. Ends with a soothing mix of fruit and pleasant earthy notes. Drink now through 2014.
   Type: Syrah
   Region: California
   Wine Spectator Rating: 94

2016. Forman Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Firm, intense, and concentrated, marked by a tight core of earthy currant, cedar, mineral, stone, graphite and tobacco. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins. Complex and in need of cellaring. Best from 2011 through 2017.
   Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
   Region: Napa
   Wine Spectator Rating: 88

2017. Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

A showy, fleshy youngster, offering supple currant, anise and blackberry, with hints of mocha. Intense and concentrated. The flavors are long and persistent on the finish, with firm but ripe tannins that let the flavors push through. Best from 2008 through 2014.
   Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
   Region: Napa
   Wine Spectator Rating: 93

2018. 2005 Langoa Barton Bordeaux Blend

Wonderful aromas of licorice, crushed blackberry and mineral. Full-bodied, with very wellintegrated tannins and vanilla, berry and aniseed flavors. Has a long finish. Best after 2015.
   Type: Blend
   Region: France
   Wine Spectator Rating: 92

2019. Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Intense, with ripe, rich, vibrant fruit built around a core of currant, raspberry and blackberry along with a touch of herb and cedary notes. Finishes with a sense of complexity and concentration. Drink now.
   Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
   Region: Napa
   Wine Spectator Rating: 87

2020. Revana Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Supple-textured, with ripe cherry, plum and blueberry fruit that's fresh and lively, smooth and plush. Offers depth and complexity, though the finish is a bit clipped. Best from 2010 through 2015.
   Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
   Region: Napa
   Wine Spectator Rating: 87

2021. Cakebread Cellars Dancing Bear Ranch
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Intense and tight, firm and concentrated, offering a mix of dried currant, loamy earth, herb, sage and mineral. Full-bodied, with a long, persistent finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Best from 2012 through 2023.
   Type: Blend
   Region: Napa
   Wine Spectator Rating: 88

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2022. Kongsgaard Napa Valley Chardonnay 2003

This wine is only sold at the vineyard in Napa Valley! A fantastic, opulent mouthful of Chardonnay with complex, concentrated layers of fig, cream, butterscotch and marshmallow, the flavors go on seemingly forever -- at least until the next sip. Chardonnay in this style doesn't get much better, and for all its richness and depth, this wine has amazing finesse.
   Type: Chardonnay
   Region: Napa
   Wine Spectator Rating: 97
   Top 100 Ranking for 2006: 8

2023. Chateau Rieussec Grand Crux Classe Sauterne 2005

Shows enticing aromas of toffee, cream, dried apricot, and caramel. Full-bodied, very sweet and thick, with honey caramel flavors. Long and rich, oozing with sweet, ripe fruit, this is like liquid candy.
   Type: Sauterne
   Region: France
   Wine Spectator Rating: 96

2024. Cakebread Cellars Reserve Chardonnay 2007

Aromas of sweet butter and oak spice, followed by fresh spiced-apple, pear, and melon. On the palate, a rich, mouth-filling texture of ripe, fleshy, apple flavors, minerals, good acidity, with savory oak and subtle yeast tones enhancing the long, rich finish.
Type: Chardonnay
Region: Napa

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2025. Barolo Marcenasco Renato Ratti 2005

This fabulous Nebbiolo displays aromas of very ripe strawberry and cappuccino. Fullbodied, with supervelvety tannins and incredible concentration. All the tannins are coated with gorgeous fruit. Best after 2013.
   Type: Nebbiolo
   Region: Italy
   Wine Spectator Rating: 96
   Top 100 Ranking for 2009: 7

2026. Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio Barone Ricasoli 2006

Shows amazing aromas of blackberry, with hints of vanilla and flowers, along with black licorice and crushed berries. Full-bodied, with wonderfully caressing, ultrafine tannins. Very balanced and long. Best after 2011.
   Type: Chianti
   Region: Italy
   Wine Spectator Rating: 96
   Top 100 Ranking for 2009: 5

2027. Il Bosco Tenimenti Luigi d'Alessandro 2006

Intense licorice, blackberry, mineral, sandalwood and flowers on the nose. Full bodied, with silky, superpolished tannins that turn to a butterscotch, toffee, berry and chocolate aftertaste, which has just a hint of meat and spice. Best after 2012.
   Type: Syrah
   Region: Italy
   Wine Spectator Rating: 95
   Top 100 Ranking for 2009: 49

2028. Chianti Classico Riserva Viticcio 2006

Fabulous aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate and flowers follow through to a fullbodied palate, with supersilky tannins and amazing richness and subtlety. Goes on for minutes on the palate. Best from 2010 through 2015.
   Type: Chianti
   Region: Tuscany
   Wine Spectator Rating: 93
   Top 100 Ranking for 2009: 35

2029. Terrunyo Peumo Vineyard Carmenere 2006

Dark in profile, with plum and currant fruit, but very pure, with silky tannins and a long, stylish finish that lets incense, spice, and mineral notes play out. Drink now through 2011.
   Type: Carmenere
   Region: Chile
   Wine Spectator Rating: 92

2030. Argiano Toscana Non Confunditur 2007

Offers an interesting combination of currant, raspberry and meat on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a spicy dried fruit aftertaste. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, and Syrah. Best after 2011.
   Type: Blend
   Region: Tuscany
   Wine Spectator Rating: 91

2031. 2007 Poggerino Chianti Classico

Boasting beautiful sweet berry and dried cherry aromas and flavors, this is full and fruity, with lovely acidity. Long and fresh. Produced from organic grapes. Drink now.
   Type: Chianti
   Region: Tuscany
   Wine Spectator Rating: 90

2032. Twomey Merlot 2003

Black cherry and red currant aromas carry over on the palate. Tight and focused, with firm, integrated tannins, ending with a pebbly aftertaste. Best from 2008 through 2012.
   Type: Merlot
   Region: Napa
   Wine Spectator Rating: 87

2033. 2004 Sterling Vineyards SVR Reserve

A mix of moderately ripe, supple currant and cedary oak flavors that pick up a hint of mint and dried berry. Balanced, if shy on depth and richness. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2008 through 2012.
   Type: Bordeaux Blend
   Region: Napa
   Wine Spectator rating: 86

2034. Crozes Hermitage 2004

Soft but ripe, with alluring crushed cherry and plum fruit, layered with tobacco and mineral notes. Nice silky finish. Drink now through 2009.
   Type: Syrah
   Region: France
   Wine Spectator Rating: 88

2035. Lioco Michaud Pinot Noir 2007 Monterey California

Red currant, strawberry and raspberry on the nose. Light in body but potent, offering sweet red berry and bitter orange flavors and an exotic nose of rose pastille. The mineraldriven finish leaves zesty strawberry and floral notes in its wake.
Type: Pinot Noir
Region: California

2036. Volunteer 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

The wine is a medium weight Cab blend (83% cabernet blended with cab franc, merlot, petit verdot, and malbec, but also a bit of petite sirah and syrah). The wine was crafted to be enjoyed relatively young. It has a nice nose of cedar, cloves, cocoa, vanilla, spice, oak, and earth. The cedar component continues in the flavor profile which also offers black cherry, espresso, plum, and black tea notes.
Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Napa

2037. Michael-David Vineyards Zinfandel Lust 2006

Delicious aromas of cocoa and chocolate and dark fruits, plums, currants, berries. This zinfandel is very fruit forward on the palate with some spices, cocoa and a little earthiness with layers of blackberries and raspberries.
Type: Zinfandel
Region: California

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2038. Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV

Creamy, elegant and stylish, offering complex layers of pear, spice, honey and vanilla flavors that are smooth and polished, finishing with a long, complex aftertaste, subtle and refined, a treat to drink.
   Type: Champagne
   Region: France
   Wine Spectator Rating: 91
   Top 100 Ranking for 2009: 95

2039. Argyle Extended Triage 1999

Elegant, with very fine bubbles and complex spice, coffee, pear and toast aromas and flavors that are poised against lacy acidity and refined structure, letting the flavors sail on and on with finesse. Drink now.
   Type: Sparkling Wine
   Region: Oregon
   Wine Spectator Rating: 95
   Top 100 Ranking for 2009: 18

2040. 2000 Hetfurtos Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos

Smooth as silk, opulent and concentrated, this Tokaji features dried apricot, tangerine, vanilla pastry and white chocolate aromas and flavors. Just a little astringent on the finish. Drink now through 2022.
   Type: Blend
   Region: Hungary
   Wine Spectator Rating: 93

2041. 2001 Castello D'Albola Vin Santo del Chianti

Unlike the usual big red we typically associate with Chianti, this is a dessert wine that is amber in color with hints of nuts, toffee, and raisins. The Castello d’Abola estate is located in Radda in Chianti, where vine cultivation dates from the Etruscan period. The oldest buildings on the estate date from the 12th century, when the property was owned by the noble Magnate of Monterinaldi. It was subsequently owned by families who shaped Tuscan history: the Acciaiuoli, the Samminiati, the Pazzi and the Princes of Ginori Conti.
Type: Dessert
Region: Italy

2042. Cardinal Cusanus Stiftswein Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese 2006

Hailing from the Moselle River Valley, this Riesling is full bodied, harmonious, and elegant displaying apricot and apple aromas, acacia and honey notes. Auslese denotes that these super ripe grapes are hand selected and result in "honey-like flavors, intense and long lived," according to Hugh Johnson. The Moselle River Valley is one of the oldest winegrowing regions in Germany and the largest cohesive Riesling winegrowing area in the world.
Type: Riesling
Region: Germany

2043. Martin Codax Albarino 2008

This lively white offers ripe pineapple and candied orange flavors, yet a firm backbone of acidity keeps it refreshing. Light-bodied yet full flavored. Drink now.
   Type: Albarino
   Region: Spain
   Wine Spectator Rating: 87

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2044. Six Grapes Reserve Port

Dark red color, with seductive rich perfume of ripe plums and cherries. On the palate, complex, with a good structure and a long lingering finish.
Type: Port Blend
Region: Portugal

2045. Marques De Riscal Rioja Reserva 2004

A dark cherry color with good depth. Balsamic aromas with hints of ripe fruit, complex and spicy. The attack is fresh and light with soft rounded tannins. The finish proves persistent with some reminders of toasted oak. Its passage through the mouth is pleasant and elegant, fresh and easy to drink.
Type: Blend
Region: Spain

2046. Tres Picos Borsao Grenache 2007

Highly complex bouquet of cherry, dark berry liqueur, iron, tobacco and dried flowers. Tangy cherry and cassis flavors are on the primal side initially, but soften and gain sweetness with air. Fine tannins add grip to the long, spicy finish, which repeats the iron note.
Type: Grenache
Region: Spain

2047. Cameron Hughes Lot 169 Napa Valley Merlot 2007

With bright fruit, layers of complexity, and charming tannins, this is a wine of texture, engaging the sense of depth on the palate. It shows a nose of fudge, espresso roast, sweet oak, and plenty of plums and currant fruit. Fine-grained tannins and very well-integrated acids focus this wine, providing a great opportunity for aging.
Type: Merlot
Region: Napa

2048. Angeline 2008 Pinot Noir Coastal California

The 2008 Angeline Pinot Noir is selected from vineyards in Santa Barbara, Sonoma, and Mendocino Counties. Intense fruit and rich aromas with abundant fresh berries. Bright flavors of ripe strawberries layered with light vanilla cream lead to a rich, fruity finish.
   Type: Pinot Noir
   Region: California
   Wine Spectator Rating: 83

2049. Achaia Clauss Mavrodaphne of Patras NV

Dark cherry and dried fig flavors fill this off-dry red, which is smooth and supple on the finish, with plenty of spice. Drink now.
   Type: Dessert
   Region: Greece
   Wine Spectator Rating: 86

2050. Klinker Brick Syrah Lodi Farrah 2008

Notably oaky, offering dill, caramel and toasty oak flavors, with a woody character that doesn't diminish the complex mix of flavors. Full-bodied, with ample plum, black and wild berry notes that stand up to the oak in a good way. Drink now through 2016.
Type: Syrah
Region: California

2051. Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2008

Briary and zesty, with dried sage and wild berry aromas and tightly wound cracked pepper, dried cherry and licorice flavors that finish with slightly rustic tannins. Best from 2011 through 2014.
   Type: Zinfandel
   Region: California
   Wine Spectator Rating: 88

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2052. Hugel Gewurztraminer 2008

Displays cold cream and rose petal notes, with more subtle lychee and spice. Dry and lightly fleshy, with a modest finish. Drink now.
   Type: Gewurztraminer
   Region: France
   Wine Spectator Rating: 86

2053. Bell Lake County Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Brilliant clear color, beautifully pale color with slight hints of green. Cold fermented in stainless steel tanks has preserved the fresh citrus and grapefruit flavors, vivid aromatics and brisk acidity, underlain with subtle hints of fresh cut grass. The bright acidity on the palate makes the wine lively and provides a refreshing, long lasting, satisfying finish.
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Napa

2054. Cameron Hughes Lot 145 Chardonnay 2008

The fruit is sourced from a custom crush facility in Santa Maria Valley, a place where high end Chardonnay producers make their best wines. Aromas of pear, honeycomb, and orange blossom. Bold mid-palate pushes the opulent fruit front and center and the French oak rounds out the flavors. Classic Santa Barbara fruit that is rich and ripe but built with great acidity.
Type: Chardonnay
Region: California

2055. Angeline 2008 Chardonnay Reserve

Pure, clean, and delicate, with a beam of spicy pear, floral and honeysuckle flavors that are long and lingering. Drink now.
   Type: Chardonnay
   Region: California
   Wine Spectator Rating: 88

2056. King Estate Pinot Gris 2008

Light and juicy, brimming with Bartlett pear, cream and cashew flavors that keep singing through the long, charming finish. Drink now.
Type: Pinot Gris
Region: Oregon

2057. Gunderloch Dry Riesling 2007

Satisfyingly silken in texture, impeccably balanced, and juicily refreshing, it pours forth lemon, orange, and peach along with smoky, saline, stony mineral suggestions but not a trace of bitterness. Measured by the minute, this wine must possess one of the least expensive finishes anywhere in the wine world, not to mention its quality! Enjoy anytime over the next 5-6 years.
Type: Riesling
Region: Germany

2058. 2006 Bourgogne Memoire Du Terroir Chardonnay

This wine is characterized by mineral aromas and flavors. The structure and the concentration give a good sensation of balance with a velvety texture. Fresh finish on citrus.
Type: Chardonnay
Region: France

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From getaways to one-of-a-kind works of art, the 2010 Evergreen Ball Live Auction is sure to include a “must-have” for you.

Robert A. Tino

The artistic opportunity of a lifetime. With his amazing ability and impeccable artistic vision, Robert Tino will paint an original oil painting of a scene of your choosing. Would you choose your favorite view of the Smoky Mountains, a beautiful nature scene from one of the trails, or maybe even your own home? What a special opportunity to capture a favorite memory or personal moment in a unique art form by an artist of such renown. Courtesy of Robert and Mary John Tino.

The Ultimate Tailgate Experience

A typical UT home football game Saturday. Too much traffic and too little parking. Is it really worth it? Now picture yourself waking up in a luxurious RV, well-rested from the comfortable lodging, already on campus and ready to bring out the tailgate fixings! And what fixings you will have. Gastronomic wizard Barbara Tenney will cater a fabulous tailgate meal for 10 on site. With this package, you will enjoy two nights use of a recreation vehicle from Tennessee RV, an RV football parking pass, and four tickets to the UT vs. University of Alabama football game on October 25, 2010. A tailgate to remember at one of the biggest games of the season! Courtesy of Tennessee RV Sales & Service and Five Oaks Development Group.

Hiking and Biking with Missy Kane

Missy Kane will join you and a friend for a two-day, one-night stay at Fontana Village Resort. You will receive a complimentary lodge room for you and your guest plus a $50 gift card for a meal in the Mountain View Bistro or Wildwood Grill. Missy can help plan one or two hikes from Fontana and can arrange for a boat shuttle to hike on the Hazel creek side of the Smokies. You also receive two Leki trekking poles from Little River Trading Company, an autographed copy of Missy’s training log book, two Get Fit with Missy fanny packs and water bottles and 4 free Get on the Trail with Missy and Friends hikes in April 2010.... Now on to biking.... You and three friends can join Missy and Ellie Colquitt on two separate bike rides. You will receive autographed copies of Ellie’s East Tennessee Bicycling Routes, two $50 gift certificates to Cycology and two $50 gift certificates to Tomato Head Restaurant. Courtesy of Missy Kane, Ellie Colquitt, Fontana Village Resort, Little River Trading Company, Cycology and Tomato Head Restaurant.

Glamping in the Smokies with the Fireflies

Back by popular demand! A very special camping opportunity has returned for a second year in the Live Auction. As winner of this package you will receive a six-person Sierra Designs family-style tent and four Sierra Designs 20 degree sleeping bags complete with pads. You will need this equipment for your very special camping weekend. The most popular riverside campsite has been reserved for you at Elkmont campground for Saturday, June 12, 2010. Once you have pitched your tent and settled in, you can prepare for the grand performance. Did we mention that you have a reservation on the most coveted weekend of the year at Elkmont? That’s right, it is time for the synchronized fireflies. You will be able to saunter over from your campsite to view the most spectacular fireworks show Mother Nature has to offer! After a day of hiking and exploring on Saturday, you will surely have worked up an appetite for dinner. Never fear, our very own “Julia Child of the Smokies” (aka Elaine Miller) will drop by to wow you with her campfire cooking. While we don’t know what she has planned for you, we understand her gingerbread dumplings are something you’ll write home about! Courtesy of Blue Ridge Mountain Sports and Elaine Miller.

Visit another one of our nation’s treasures

Discover the beauty and grandeur of Acadia National Park and the rocky coastline of mid-coast Maine. Package includes a three-night stay for two couples with deluxe continental breakfast at the historic and picturesque Asticou Inn in Northeast Harbor, Maine; a delicious dinner at La Bella Vita at the Harborside Hotel & Marina in Bar Harbor, Maine; a whale watching excursion on the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company’s AtlantiCat; a guided hike of Acadia with catered lunch with trails foreman Gary Stellpflug; and welcome package with maps and other materials to help you explore beautiful Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Courtesy of Asticou Inn, Harborside Hotel & Marina, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company, Acadia National Park, and Friends of Acadia.

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Still more of the great items from getaways to one-of-a-kind works of art, the 2010 Evergreen Ball Live Auction is sure to include a “must-have” for you.

“Brown Trout on the Rock” by Cody Nicely

Cody Nicely shown here actually working on the "Brown Trout on the Rock". Cody combines the skills of a traditional artist with the balance of the best glass blowers. This emerging artist is known for his interpretation of marine wildlife with a realistic eye and an abstract flair. Cody has exhibited at the Solon Center for the Arts and has a piece in the permanent collection at Wittenberg University. For collectors of blown glass, Cody Nicely’s art will become a requirement. Courtesy of Cody F. Nicely.

A Fly Fishing Dream

Whether you are a novice or veteran of fly fishing, this package is sure to please. This package includes all the supplies needed for two people: rods, reels, cases, lines, backing, boots, waders, beginning and intermediate lesson from Little River Outfitters instructor, a two-night stay in the Little Aspen cabin in Townsend (2 bedrooms/2 baths) and dinner for two at Foothills Milling Company. Dates are to be mutually convenient dates for both parties and are subject to availability. Courtesy of Little River Outfitters, Sam and Jody Curtis, and Foothills Milling Company.

Own a Piece of U.T. Football History

Tennessee Volunteer Football history is one of the most storied in all of college football. The Vols have a long list of All American players and coaches and a reputation as one of the winningest football programs. Tonight’s successful bidder will take home a piece of Tennessee football history. This package includes an official U.T. football and helmet each autographed by the five living, present and past, University of Tennessee head football coaches – Doug Dickey (1964-1969); Bill Battle (1970-1976); Johnny Majors (1977-1992); Phillip Fulmer (1993-2008; and Lane Kiffin (2009-2010). This rich history will surely give you an itch to see the 2010 Volunteer Football team, and with this package you will be attending in style with 4 tickets to watch the opening game from a Neyland Stadium Skybox. Courtesy of Doug Dickey, Bill Battle, Johnny Majors, Phillip Fulmer, Lane Kiffin, the University of Tennessee, and Charlotte Parish.

Private Cabin for 4 at LeConte Lodge during Wildflower Season and a New LeConte Framed Print by Robert A. Tino

Located in the middle of the half-million acre Great Smoky Mountains National Park, LeConte Lodge is the only place where a visitor can sleep overnight on a mountaintop in a snug, permanent structure with hot and hearty meals on tap. Once you have hiked up to the lodge on Saturday May 1st, 2010, you can settle into your cozy, one-room cabin (this will accommodate two couples or two adults and two children). Coffee or hot chocolate awaits you upon your arrival and a hearty, family-style dinner will be served in the lodge dining room. You will want to rise early to enjoy a renowned Myrtle Point sunrise before the full country breakfast that will be served in the dining room. The mountain wildflowers should be at peak on May 1st, so prepare to see one of nature’s finest performances. This package also includes a one of a kind framed new LeConte Lodge print by Robert A. Tino. Courtesy of Stokely Hospitality.

Sea Pines Getaway

Enjoy beautiful Hilton Head from one of the resort’s loveliest homes. Winner of this package will enjoy a 6-night stay in this spacious five-bedroom, five bath beach house on Red Cardinal Drive. The house includes a swimming pool and hot tub. With miles of white sand beaches, dozens of championship golf courses, more than 300 tennis courts and countless bicycle paths, Hilton Head offers a wide range of options. Winner may rent Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday. Dates to be mutually agreed upon with donor. Valid January 30, 2010 – January 30, 2011. Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Haslam, II.

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Still more of the great items from getaways to one-of-a-kind works of art, the 2010 Evergreen Ball Live Auction is sure to include a “must-have” for you.

Blackberry Farm and Food Network
A Dining Event Impossible To Miss

Food Network and Blackberry Farm have partnered for a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. One of Food Network’s highest-rated shows is taping an episode on March 12th at Blackberry Farm, the luxury 4,200 acre Relais and Chateaux property adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains. The “challenge” will revolve around an intimate gathering for 40 people at the Farm’s Yallerhammer Pavilion. You choose your guests and come prepared for the dining experience of a lifetime as your party enjoys the beauty of Blackberry Farm and the culinary talents of Food Network. Oh, did we forget to mention that the end result (your dinner party) will be seen nationally on Food Network! Tonight you will be taking home a Blackberry Farm Farmstead Pantry gift set and The Blackberry Cookbook: Four Seasons of Great Food and the Good Life. Grab this package before time runs out! Courtesy of Food Network and Blackberry Farm.

From Sweat to Suite

This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Nothing feels better than investing your time and efforts on a project that really makes the world a better place. The return on this investment is even greater when it involves exercise and a chance to get your hands dirty. Tonight, we are offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity for two people to work side-by-side with a Trails Forever crew for one day on the Tennessee side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You might expect to help in digging sidehill, building steps or clearing waterbars (i.e., shoveling dirt, removing vegetation, etc.). After all that hard work, you have certainly earned some R & R, and The Lodge at Buckberry Creek is just what the doctor ordered! You and your guest will enjoy a two-night stay at the Lodge at Buckberry Creek, a pristine mountainside lodge located next to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Now rest up! There is more. You will also receive the same unique opportunity to work with a Trails Forever crew on a trail on the North Carolina side of the park. And its reward is sweet! You and your guest will receive two nights’ lodging at The Swag, North Carolina Smoky Mountains’ premier country inn, selected #2 on the list of Best Small Hotels in the United States by Conde Nast Traveler. (Participation in trail work is optional.) Courtesy of The Lodge at Buckberry Creek and The Swag. Reservations are subject to availability and cannot be used on holiday or special event weekends. Package expires 1/31/2011.

Serious R & R on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines

If your New Year’s resolution is to wear out your passport in 2010, this may be the package for you. The winner of this item will receive a Royal Diamond Level Cruise Certificate entitling you to a cruise for two aboard a Royal Caribbean International cruise sailing on any 6 or 7 night itinerary for Alaska, Europe, Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean. Your certificate is for balcony accommodations and includes the cruise fare, taxes and standard recommended gratuities. Your cruise includes meals, entertainment, signature activities, multiple destinations, and award-winning Gold Anchor Service—Royal Caribbean’s signature service style where guest preferences are remembered. You have the option to upgrade to a higher stateroom category or to add a 3rd or 4th guest to your stateroom, at a fee, subject to availability. Restrictions apply. Courtesy of AAA.
Restrictions:

Except as provided in Section 4 below, this “certificate” entitles the holder to book one stateroom (for either one or two guests) for a Royal Caribbean cruise. The specific itineraries, sail dates and cruise length for which the certificate is valid vary depending upon what “level” of certificate is purchased. Your certificate level is Diamond and the cruise length is 6 or 7 nights. This certificate may be supplemented with other acceptable forms of payment toward room upgrades and/or 3rd or 4th guest additions.
All certificate levels cover the following charges: the cruise fare for up to two occupants of the applicable category of stateroom, governmental and quasi-governmental taxes and fess, and the Cruise Line’s recommended gratuity levels applicable to that cruise. The certificate cannot be used to pay for incidentals or other expenses incurred by the guest, including, but not limited to, shore excursions, any onboard purchases, bar beverages, gaming or spa services.
Certificates are valid for the itineraries and ships noted within each certificate level. At the sole discretion of Royal Caribbean International, the certificate may also be used for cruises of different lengths and itineraries than noted on the certificate face. In the event the certificate is used toward a cruise other than the cruise noted on the face, the value of the certificate shall be applied to the cruise selected and booked and the redeemer must pay the difference in rate to the cruise line at the time of booking.
This certificate shall have no expiration date. NOTE: The provisions of Section 1 above shall not apply to certificates redeemed more than 2 years after the date specified on the front of this certificate. Instead, the certificate shall be given a specific dollar value (based on the face value of the certificate as specified by the cruise line in its annual pricing grid for certificates in effect at the time of purchase of the certificate. That face value can be applied against the cost of any Royal Caribbean International cruise, excluding those listed.
Certificate is transferable only when gifted. This certificate is void if sold for cash or any other consideration.
Royal Caribbean does not replace lost, stolen or damaged certificates.

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2009 Evergreen Ball Live Auction Items

2009 Live Auction Items

Friends of the Smokies' Evergreen Ball

Join us on January 23, 2009 at the Knoxville Convention Center to bid on the unique live auction items which you will find on the following pages!
Through the generosity of our live auction item donors, we have assembled a selection of fine items for your bidding pleasure.

To view our first item, use the link labeled "First Item" at the bottom of this page.

To move between live auction item pages, use the "Previous Item" and "Next Item" links near the bottom of each auction item page.

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Friends of the Smokies thanks our 2009 Live Auction donors for their tremendous generosity!

Join Friends of the Smokies at the Knoxville Convention Center for the 2009 Evergreen Ball on January 23rd and bid on our fine selection of live auction items which will benefit the Park!

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A Five-Star Stay on Each Side of the Smokies.

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Cottage Suite at Blackberry Farm

Accomodations & Amenities at The Swag

The winner of this package will enjoy the best of both sides of the Smokies!

The journey begins with a two-night, weekday stay at Blackberry Farm nestled in the foothills of the Smokies in Walland, Tennessee. You will enjoy two nights' lodging in a Cottage Suite, one of Blackberry's most luxurious accomodations offering a private porch with rockers, wood-burning fireplace, king-size featherbed, sitting area, fully-stocked pantry, and large bathroom complete with whirlpool tub and heated floors. All meals at the Blackberry are included from dinner the night of arrival through lunch the day of departure.

Next you will travel to Waynesville, North Carolina for a weekday, two-night stay at The Swag. Here you will find incomparable Smoky Mountain Views, an award-winning restaurant, pampering accomodations, world-class hiking trails and warm hospitality. All meals are included at The Swag.

This package is subject to availability.

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Compliment of the Blackberry Farm and The Swag

Join Friends of the Smokies at the Knoxville Convention Center for the 2009 Evergreen Ball on January 23rd and bid on our fine selection of live auction items which will benefit the Park!

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Finding the Way

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Finding the Way
Here he is. An original Friend of the Smokies.

As day turns over the keys to a chilling autumn night, his most pressing issue is simply
Finding the Way...home.

Robert A. Tino , the artist who froze our friend here on the ledge in time and space, in color and dimension, is an ardent supporter of Friends of the Smokies.

To help kick off the 75th anniversary of the Park , the Robert A. Tino Gallery is donating a portion of the sale of this Official 75th Anniversary Limited Edition print and giclee for the Park's lasting preservation.

At the 2009 Evergreen Ball, you have the opportunity to purchase THE ORIGINAL PAINTING .

Remember, this opportunity only comes around once every 75 years!

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Compliment of Robert and Mary John Tino

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Glamping in the Smokies
with the Fireflies

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Fireflies at Elkmont by Jackson Moutain Homes

A very special camping experience!

As winner of this package you will receive a six-person North Face Family-style tent and two Northface 20 degree sleeping bags complete with mattresses and pads.

You will need this equipment for your very special camping weekend June 12-13, 2009.

The most popular riverside campsite has been reserved for you at Elkmont campground. Once you have pitched your tent and settled in, you can prepare for the grand performance.

Did we mention that you have a reservation on the most coveted weekend of the year at Elkmont? That’s right, just in time for the synchronized fireflies. You will be able to saunter over from your campsite to view the most spectacular fireworks show Mother Nature has to offer!

After a day of hiking and exploring on Saturday, you will surely have worked up an appetite for dinner. Never fear, our very own “Julia Child of the Smokies” (aka Elaine Miller) will drop by to wow you with her campfire cooking.

While we don’t know what she has planned for you, we hear her gingerbread dumplings are something you’ll write home about!

The famous Elkmont synchronized fireflies!

Little River at Elkmont by Magic Carpet Travel The Little River will lull you to sleep as it rushes by your campsite.

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Compliment of Blue Ridge Mountain Sports and Elaine Miller.

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Enjoy the Smokies “Sunrise to Sunset” in your garden

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As winner of this package you can enjoy a Great Smoky Mountain vista on this specially commissioned pair of stained glass garden benches by artist Susan Watson.

Sunrise Bench by Susan Watson
Sunset Bench by Susan Watson The garden benches Susan Watson designed for the 2009 Evergreen Ball celebrate the Smokies beginning with sunrise on the first bench and ending with sunset on the second. Each is one-of-a-kind, and you can win BOTH of them!

Smokies Sunsets like those that inspired Susan Watson's special creations.

Sunset in the Smokies

Susan's career, which began as a hobby in Pennsylvania, has since become her passion. She has worked as a master craftsman, training others in her trade and as an instructor of weekend hobby workshops at Dollywood where she has been the resident stained-glass artist for the past 17 years.

While almost too pretty to sit on, these unique garden benches will add beauty and functionality to your personal outdoor retreat for years to come.

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Compliment of Susan Watson

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Dolly Parton From Pigeon Forge to New York City!

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Dolly Parton has been very busy creating new music and performances in the last year, and she wants to give you the opportunity to be a part of this.

As winner of this package , you and a guest will have dinner in Dolly's private apartment on the grounds of Dollywood on May 9th. Following dinner, you and your guest will enjoy VIP seating at the opening performance of "Sha-Kon-O-Hey!" written in honor of the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After the performance, Dolly will meet with you and your guest backstage for photographs. But, there's more...

Next , it is on to the bright lights of Broadway! You and a guest will be flown to New York City where you will check in at the Marriott on Times Square. You will have time to unpack, and then it is off to the Marquis Theatre on Broadway to attend Dolly's musical "9 to 5".

From the heart of the Smokies to the Big Apple, this is an experience you will never forget!

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Compliment of Dolly Parton and Dollywood

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Buckberry Group Getaway Complete with Teepee Dining

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Grab your friends and escape to the Smokies for an experience you won’t soon forget!

As winner of this package , you and 7 friends will enjoy a unique dining experience in Buckberry’s Teepee nestled within the 26 acres that comprise the Lodge at Buckberry Creek. Imagine enjoying dinner music provided by owls, crickets or cicadas as Chef Ian Krystik wows you and your guests with a specially-planned dinner of regional cuisine expertly paired with wine.

The Buckberry's actual tipi, in a basic Sioux design. All artwork is handpainted. The tipi measures 18 feet in diameter. Created by the same artisans responsible for all the tipis (teepees, tepees) that appeared in the Kevin Costner film “Dances with Wolves.”

After dinner , you and your guests will retreat to luxury suites in the lodge
Gallery Suite at Buckberry

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Compliment of The Lodge at Buckberry Creek

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Cabin for 4 at Mt. LeConte during Wildflower Season

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Getting There Is Half The Fun!
While you and three friends will have a cabin at famous LeConte Lodge for the night of May 4, 2009, that's only part of this great package!

Joining you on your journey to the top of the Smokies will be renowned restauranteur Tommy Vaughn of Foothills Milling Company who brings a lot to the table, so to speak.

Tommy is an avid hiker, with an extensive knowledge of wildflowers, who spends most of his free moments away from Foothills hiking and enjoying the Park. He once remarked, "When I'm not here, I'm there."

But, he'll be bringing along some Foothills delights to please your palette in the form of gourmet boxed lunches specially prepared for a stop along the trail.

When you reach Mt. LeConte at 6,593'above your worries and cares , a cabin and dinner at LeConte Lodge will welcome your group.

The date of this package is May 4, 2009.

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Compliment of Stokely Hospitality and Tommy Vaughn

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Dinner for 4 Couples with Coach Pearl in his home

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Competition will be stiff for a seat at this table!

As winner of this fabulous evening with the NCAA's most-entertaining (no pun intended!) men's basketball coach, you may just have to design your own playoff to decide which of your friends will join you for dinner in Bruce Pearl's new home.

*Must be scheduled following basketball season and excludes the month of July.

*This evening must be scheduled for a time mutually convenient for all parties.

* Package expires
October 31, 2009.

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Compliment of Bruce Pearl

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Tailgate Picnic for 10 Preceding the Symphony in Cades Cove

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In honor of the Park's 75th Anniversary , the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will play a concert in Cades Cove on June 13th, 2009.

Those who remember the Park's 50th Anniversary in 1984 will recall a similar event when the beauty of music blended with the splendor of Cades Cove in perfect harmony.

Advance reservations for this very special event will be coveted possessions, but this package also comes with a gourmet tailgate picnic for 10 catered by Knoxville's own Betty Melrose!

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Join Friends of the Smokies at the Knoxville Convention Center for the 2009 Evergreen Ball on January 23rd and bid on our fine selection of live auction items which will benefit the Park!

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A Super-
califragilistic-
expialidocious
Getaway!

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Experience the magic

of Disney’s four captivating theme parks. There is something to ignite the imagination and warm the spirit of everyone in your family.

This fun-filled package includes four $300 airfare credits, a three-night stay at a deluxe Disney resort hotel for two adult and two children, and four three-day Park Hopper passes (2 adult and 2 children).

Restrictions: Reservations must be made 6 months in advance and travel must be completed by December 31, 2009.

The package cannot be redeemed for cash.

There will be no cash refund or credit for any portion of the airfare credit which is not used.

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Compliment of AAA Travel

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Dinner
for 8
with Coach Pat Head Summit

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As winner of this package , you and 7 friends will join Coach Pat Head Summit at the home of Sherry Lee for an evening of great food (prepared by master chef Barbara Tenney) and, no doubt, inspirational conversation.

This is sure to be an evening you will never forget! Dinner may be scheduled for a mutually convenient date for all parties.

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Compliment of Coach Pat Summit, Sherry Lee, and Barbara Tenney.

Join Friends of the Smokies at the Knoxville Convention Center for the 2009 Evergreen Ball on January 23rd and bid on our fine selection of live auction items which will benefit the Park!

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Dolly Parton Bear
Lamar Alexander Bear
Jim Gray Bear

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Dolly Parton, the Park's 75th Anniversary Ambassador, contributed this creation!

Special 75th Anniversary Bear signed by Lamar Alexander

Smokies 75th Anniversary Bear painted by Jim Gray

Bears are indigenous to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

In honor of the 75th anniversary, we felt it was only fitting to ask some two-legged Smokies icons to create their interpretations of this treasured resident of the park community.

Dolly's bear incorporates Dolly's signature look, from the impossibly long lashes, to the platimun "do", to the, oh, well - YOU KNOW!

Lamar Alexander's bear looks right at home in a red plaid shirt, perched atop a piano keyboard, and next to a pot of "Honey".

Renowned artist Jim Gray's creation features a Mt. LeConte vista with small clay bears perched at whimsical angles. It's a unique Jim Gray original in oil that is unlike anything he's ever done.

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Compliment of Dolly Parton, Lamar Alexander, and Jim Gray

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Silent Auction Highlights

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2009 Silent Auction

The 2009 Silent Auction will include an exciting and eclectic mix of items and experiences. There will be two new sections this year in honor of the 75th Anniversary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The first is the Mountain History section, which will feature items that have a connection to the history of the area and the Park. The second is the Fine Crafts section, which will feature a great selection of items handmade and crafted by local artists.

Here are just some of the items we have in store for you:

Fine Crafts

Extremely limited edition 75th Anniversary Rocking Chair by Randy Ogle
“Over the Limit” Handpainted Fly Fishing Bear by Mary K. “The Fish Lady”
Woven authentic Nantucket basket by Robert G. Thress

Mountain History

Authentic Replica Alum Cave Trail Sign, courtesy of Jim and Robin Goddard
“Smoky Mountain Sampler” by May Justus, 1st Edition Signed by Illustrator Jean Tamburine with Hand Drawn Illustration
Rare, Framed Preliminary Base Map of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Artful Living

Handmade Pottery Sink with Antique Base
Original Ron Williams Mountain Landscape
Framed Photo by former Senator Howard Baker
“For the Permanent Enjoyment of the People” Colored Pencil Drawing by Teresa Pennington

Apparel and Accessories

Emil Rutenberg Silver Metallic Jacket, courtesy of Emil Rutenberg
Vera Bradley 3 Pocket Tote with Red & White "Hounds Tooth" Pattern
Magaschoni Cashmere Sweater
Zebra Patch Cambio Jeans

Jewelry

Ecclissi Heart Bracelet Watch
Coin Pearl Necklace & Earrings (Pearl Cultured in Mussel Shells)
Betsey Johnson Whimsical Watch

A Child’s Life

Tate’s Day Camp One Week of Camp Including Registration and T-Shirt in 2009, courtesy of Tate’s Day Camp
Sprout Studio 30 Day Membership Pass, courtesy of Sprout Studio
One White Balloon Photography Photo Session for up to 4 People, courtesy of White Balloon Photography
Children’s Vet Experience with Dr. Tracy Dewhirst

Home Is Where the Heart Is

"San Juan" Brown Leather Lounge Chair
“Live by the Sun, Love by the Moon” Whimsical Mirror by Sticks
“Compleat Angler” by Portmeiron Pasta Set

Dining Out

Dinner for Ten at the Bonefish Grill, courtesy of the Bonefish Grill
Bistro at the Bijou Dinner for Two, courtesy of Bistro at the Bijou
Dinner for Four and a Round of Mohitos at Sapphire, courtesy of Sapphire

Getaways and Experiences

One Night's Lodging, Dinner and Breakfast at the Grey Gables Bed ‘N Breakfast Inn, courtesy of the Grey Gables Bed ‘N Breakfast Inn
Helicopter Eco-Tour of the Smokies for Four with overnight accommodations
Overnight accommodations and meals for 12 at Charit Creek Lodge
2-night stay at “Little Aspen” cabin, dinner for 2 at Dancing Bear Lodge and Sunday lunch at Mis Lily’s

Spa, Health and Fitness

One Slendertone Body Wrap at WonderWrap, courtesy of WonderWrap
Salon Visage Beauty Inside and Out Package, courtesy of Salon Visage
One Fitness Assessment and Two Training Sessions with Health First Fitness, Inc., courtesy of Health First Fitness, Inc.

The Sporting Life

Nintendo Wii Fit
Six Person Whitewater Rafting Trip on the Middle Ocoee River, courtesy of Adventures Unlimited
One Hour Golf Lesson with Louise Ball, courtesy of Tennessee Golf Academy

Wine Auction

2005 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta Colchagua Valley
Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005
1996 Kenwood Cab Sonoma County (Artist’s coll) 1.5L (magnum) wood case

If you have questions about any of the items that you see here, please contact Friends of the Smokies' Special Projects Director Lauren Gass at fotslg@bellsouth.net.

Compliment of Friends' 2009 Silent Auction Sponsors

Join Friends of the Smokies at the Knoxville Convention Center for the 2009 Evergreen Ball on January 23rd and bid on our fine selection of live auction items which will benefit the Park!

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2008 Auction Items

Margaritaville
As winner of this package, you and 5 friends will join cookbook author and culinary instructor Barbara Tenney as she takes you on a journey from Knoxville to Margaritaville. During the course of the evening, Barbara will help you create Tequila Margarita Cheeseball, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Tequila Orange Salmon, Key Lime Cheesecake and, of course, Margaritas! You will embark on this culinary adventure in the lovely home kitchen of Tom and Anna Ford. Compliments of Barbara Tenney and Tom and Anna Ford.

Deck Your Halls
Decorating for the holidays will be a breeze when you purchase this package. No worries about tangled lights, because the Samuel Franklin team will create the magic for you. Recognizing that each homeowner has individual decorating needs, Sam will work to personalize this package for you. The package may include tree complete with ornaments, decoration of two mantels, staircase decor and decoration of your home’s entry (or equivalent). Compliments of Samuel Franklin.

Expose Your Inner Chef!
Create memorable family time and make every meal an anticipated event with this Backyard Lifestyles BBQ Island. Impressively stylish with 24” (42,000 BTU) AOG Grill, single side burner, refrigerator, LED lighting, AM/FM/CD stereo and umbrella, this island will add instant luxury and functionality to your yard. Redefine backyard barbequing and let your inner chef rule! Compliments of Backyard Lifestyles a division of Dynasty Spas.

Won’t You Do the Honors?
Mark your calendar for December 2008. As winner of this package, that is the date that you and three friends will board a private jet bound for Washington, D.C. Upon arrival, you will be whisked to the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown where two rooms have been reserved for you. Once you’ve had a chance to freshen up and change into your evening finery, you will travel to the Kennedy Center to take a coveted place among guests for the 2008 Kennedy Center Honors. You will be joining our President, heads of state, and movie and media stars as you celebrate culture and the arts, and the lifetime achievements of selected artists. An evening to remember! Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Haslam, II.

Smoky Mountain Hospitality – Adirondack Style
Nestled on 26 acres, just 10 minutes from Gatlinburg, Buckberry Lodge boasts 45 luxury suites with fireplaces, soaking tubs and private decks overlooking breathtaking views of the mountains. Each suite is furnished with Adirondack-style antiques and handmade furniture that add to the rustic charm of this destination resort. This package includes 2 nights of lodging for five couples, breakfast each morning and a lobster dinner at the Lodge’s creek-side pavilion. This package is subject to availability and excludes the month of October and holidays. Compliments of The Lodge at Buckberry Creek.

Swim with the Shark!

As the winner of this package, you will host your own private golf tournament on Greg Norman’s Signature Golf Course at the Tennessee National Golf and Waterfront Community. This championship golf course has been selected by the United States Golf Association as a qualifying site for both the US Open and the Mid-Amateur tournaments in 2008 and will host the SEC Women’s Golf Championships in the spring. The package includes private use of the club, greens and cart fees for up to 120 of your friends. You might also consider donating this package to your favorite charity as a fundraiser. The tournament must be conducted on a Monday. The offer excludes the following dates: May 12 & 19, June 2, August 4 & 11, September 1 & 8, and October 6. Compliments of Tennessee National and Medallist Developments.

Drive the Car with Jets in its Genes
Sit in the driver’s seat of a Saab and you will feel more like you are in the cockpit of a plane than the cabin of a car. The fact is, before Saab AB made cars, they made jets. The very first Saab car was designed and hand built by 16 aircraft engineers (only one of whom had a driver’s license). Amusing as it sounds, this anecdote sums up all that makes Saab different: Clean, aerodynamic lines, efficiency and functionality, and innovations beyond what people would expect from a car. You can enjoy the Saab experience as top bidder for this 12-month lease on one of three models from Rodgers Saab of Knoxville – the 9-3, 9-5 or 9-7. This lease is limited to 12,000 miles. There will be additional charges for mileage in excess of 12,000 miles. Winner must provide automobile insurance coverage for the term of the lease. Compliments of Rodgers Saab of Knoxville.

A New Year – A New You
The ultimate pampering package! Winner of this package will receive three of American Laser Center’s most popular packages. The Skin Tightening Package includes Thermage treatment for the entire face which stimulates healthy collagen remodeling and tightens sagging skin naturally (3 treatments). The Skin Rejuvenation package which includes 5 foto facial laser treatments targeting darker pigment and 5 microdermabrasion treatments to reveal your newly-toned and revitalized skin. And finally, the Hair Removal Package for the bikini area which is done in 6 separate treatments and boasts an unprecedented 2-year guarantee. Compliments of American Laser Center.

Celebrate the Joie de Vivre of Paris with a 7-night stay in a Private Apartment!
Paris, the City of Lights, is intriguing, astonishing, delightful and enticing: a beacon of culture for centuries that is endlessly fascinating. Both noble and romantically intimate, Paris is the world capital of art, fashion, food, literature and ideas. Winners will enjoy convenience and posh surroundings during this 7-night stay for two people in the Cristal Luxury Suite in the Faubourg St. Germain, 7th district: the wealthiest and most prestigious address in the entire city. This historic property was constructed in 1625, during the 17th century Baroque era and has been lovingly restored and furnished to perfection. More spacious and charming than a suite at the Ritz, the living room suite has the finest custom furniture, 14 foot “noble height ceilings”, museum-quality original art and antiques, the original herringbone floors from 1625, handsome oriental carpets, and sunny floor-to-ceiling pciture windows with views of the famous neighborhood of the sculptor Rodin. There are no blackout dates (based on availability) within 1 year of auction, plus French champagne, gourmet chocolates, entertainment reservation service and daily professional cleaning service. Winners sign a standard agreement, pay $1,000 fully-refundable security/keys/telephone deposit and nominal gratuity to housekeeper. Compliments of Lee de Broff and Passionate for Paris.

$10,000 Wardrobe from M.S. McClellan
Based in Knoxville, M.S. McClellan has been a purveyor of fine clothing to discriminating men and women since 1966. In those years, customers have relied upon them to provide the very best in clothing. Over 85% of their merchandise is exclusive and cannot be found in other area stores. As winner of this package, you will receive $10,000 to spend as you please on items at retail value. A private shopping experience can also be arranged at a mutually convenient time. Retail therapy! Compliments of M.S. McClellan.

Let’s Go Glamping!
For those who only want to sleep under more than 5 stars – we offer glamping! This trip for two begins in Tent City at Paws Up Resort in Montana. “Part western style vacation and part luxury escape, looks can be deceiving at this one-of-a-kind canvas community. On the exterior, guests will find spacious, exquisitely appointed tents placing them at one with the Montana wilderness. However, on the interior these unique abodes are less tent and more reminiscent of a room found at a luxury resort. They feature “The Last Best Bed,” fine linens, art on the walls and yes, electricity. Adventure-filled days exploring the Rocky Mountains end with glowing bonfires and inviting heavenly beds. The “Camping Butler” caters to your every camping whim from starting a roaring fire to sharing local Lewis and Clark lore. Roughing it has never been so refined. This is a three-night stay with all meals included. Next, you hop into your rental car for a most beautiful drive to Jackson, Wyoming for the next leg of your trip. You will be staying three nights in The Historic Wort Hotel which was named one of America’s great inns by National Geographic Traveler. The Wort Hotel is located just off the town square in the authentic town of Jackson and is home to the famous Silver Dollar Bar, a favorite local watering hole. Winners of this package will also be treated to guided hikes in both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Airfare is included. Compliments of Bill and Ginger Baxter and Friends of the Smokies.

A Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Getaway!
Experience the magic of Disney’s four captivating Theme Parks. There is something there to ignite the imagination and warm the spirit of everyone in your family. This fun-filled package includes airfare for four people,a five-night stay at a Disney property, and four park hopper passes. Reservations must be made six months in advance. Compliments of AAA Travel.

A Slice of Americana!
As winner of this package, you will be able to “rock around the clock” in the comfort of your own home. This Rowe Ami jukebox began its life entertaining patrons at a Huddle House. When the doors were closed on this business, the jukebox was silenced. This 1987 beauty has now undergone a complete makeover and is ready to “rock the house!” The jukebox plays 45 records and has a wide range of selections including the local favorite, “Rockytop.” Compliments of John B. Waters, Jr.

Brad Paisley Concert with Luxury Suite Accommodations.
The winner of this package will receive 16 tickets to the February 1, 2008 Brad Paisley concert at Thompson Boling Arena. You and your guests will have use of one of the brand-new arena luxury suites, providing you arena seating adjacent to the suite. Foodservice is available from McAlister’s Deli and will be the responsibility of the buyer. Compliments of Five Oaks Development.

Spend a Weekend at The Swag Country Inn with Friends
The Swag Country Inn is where nature meets the luxury resort. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park shares an old split rail fence boundary with the inn owned by Friends board member Deener Matthews and her husband Dan. as winner of this package, you and your guest will join a wonderful Friends board tradition – the 12th Annual Friends at The Swag weekend. This weekend not only offers you all of the amenities you would expect from one of Conde Nast Traveler’s “Top 75 Hotels in the U.S.,” but also the opportunity to visit with Friends board members, Park staff, and long-time Smokies supporters in a setting both informal and luxurious. Friends at The Swag weekend is scheduled for April 25-27, 2008. Compliments of Friends of the Smokies.

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2007 Live Auction Items.

Event: Saturday, January 27, 2007 - Knoxville Convention Center

The Big Apple- Courtesy of Blue Ridge Development, this package invites you to experience New York City’s finest. Luxury accommodations at the Waldorf Towers. Tickets for two to watch the New York Knickerbockers at Madison Square Garden, with NBA All-Star candidates Jamal Crawford, Eddy Curry, Steve Francis, Channing Frye & Stephon Marbury. Pre-Theater dinner at the Four Seasons RestaurantTickets to see Disney’s Mary Poppins on Broadway. Airfare and limo transportation are provided.
Heritage Playhouse- Custom-built for the 2007 Evergreen Ball, this log home is sure to delight that special child in your life! With 96 sq. ft. of “living space” and 146 sq. ft. of decking, this playhouse is a real showplace! (Please include the attached photo titled “Heritage House in Setting”.) Heritage Log Homes and Charles Blalock and Sons have made this item possible! To see photos of the house, click here.
Christmas Cruising’ on the QE2- Eight-day voyage for two on the QE2 from December 6 thru 14, 2007, round-trip from Southampton, England, stopping in Hamburg, Oslo, Rotterdam and Brussels. Airfare included. Compliments of Blue Ridge Development. Take a tour of the ship!
Dinner for 4 at the Bosch’s- Don and Maureen Bosch have partnered with culinary great Barbara Tenney to offer dinner at their artistically appointed home with Richard Jolley and Tommie Rush.
Tranquil Respite and Spa Experiences for 3 Couples-
Old Edwards Inn, Highlands, North Carolina. Three couples will enjoy a relaxed and elegant stay along with $300 in spa gift certificates.
For a sneak peek at the Inn’s offerings, visit the website
“Super” Smokies Excursion- Experience your favorite hike like you’ve never done it before. Bike Cades Cove and really see it this time! Learn about the experimental elk release in Cataloochee. All of these are possibilities when you and up to seven friends spend an 8-hour day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Superintendent Dale Ditmanson and Assistant Superintendent Kevin FitzGerald. Morning coffee and lunch will be provided. It’s your day to spend as you like, so make the most of it!
Head to waist portrait by John Woodrow Kelley- Acclaimed neoclassical and portrait artist John Woodrow Kelley offers the chance to have one subject of your choice painted head-to-waist. To view this artist’s incredible work, please visit his website at http://www.johnwoodrowkelley.com . As an added bonus, this package includes dinner for seven with John Woodrow Kelley in his Knoxville home.
Kentucky Derby Package- Experience the running of the 132nd Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2007. Box tickets for four with three-nights at the Louisville Hyatt Regency Hotel. Derby-worthy attire will be provided by M.S. McClellan with coordinating hats for the ladies. This is the greatest two minutes in sports- be there to experience all of the thrills! Provided by Blue Ridge Development and M.S. McClellan.

English Case Clock, circa 1825-1850- Antique chiming clock with hand painted face. Compliments of Blue Ridge Development and McNutt-Brown Services.

Fine Living Accessories- 155-bottle stainless steel dual zone wine cooler for white and red wine and outdoor hearth. Compliments of Blue Ridge Development.
Dinner for 10 at Bonefish Grill, compliments of The Bonefish Grill.
Pro Bowl Trip for 4- The Pro Bowl features the best players from the NFL competing in an all-star game in Honolulu on February 9, 2008. Transportation and a five night stay in Honolulu are included in this package, courtesy of Blue Ridge Development.
Fashionmania- Meshelle Eicher, owner of Tulip, invites you and three friends for an exclusive after-hours shopping extravaganza. Meshelle is a sommelier, and she will pair wines from her personal collection with hors d’oeuvres from Green Hills Grille. Each guest participating in this package will receive $500 to spend at Tulip on an item of choice. Generously offered by Tulip, Meshelle Eicher, and Green Hills Grille.

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2006 Evergreen Ball

The burning question in everyone’s minds after the second annual Evergreen Ball in January 2005 was “How do we top bringing a horse into Cherokee Country Club?” What could be bigger and better than that?

Friends of the Smokies board, staff, and volunteers set to working on another premier auction item with the “WOW” factor of Crucible, the Egyptian Arabian stallion that was offered in the 2005 Evergreen Ball live auction. Before long, the developers of the Estates at Norton Creek provided the answer. Cathy Ackermann & Tommy Walker and Robin & DeAnn Turner, longtime supporters of Friends of the Smokies, offered a 1.5 acre mountaintop lot in the gated community of the Estates at Norton Creek, a Gatlinburg community which borders the Park. The lot at the Estates at Norton Creek was offered alongside an impressive selection of live auction items in 2006.

For the third year in a row, the Evergreen Ball drew more than 400 attendees. For the first time, revenue from the Evergreen Ball exceeded $300,000. The volunteer leadership committee’s hard work alongside the Friends staff once again produced an evening of elegance.

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2005 Evergreen Ball

With the overwhelming success of the first Friends of the Smokies Evergreen Ball in 2004, there was no question that there would be more to come! Soon after the conclusion of the first Evergreen Ball, the Friends board and staff began planning for 2005.

During the planning process, a unique opportunity came from Paradise Arabians in Georgia. Owners Gary and Wanda Kenworthy offered an Arabian stallion from their farm as a live auction item for the 2nd Annual Evergreen Ball. A horse. Of course. But how to get it into Cherokee Country Club? The generosity of all associated with the Evergreen Ball is continually amazing. People seem to want to help however they can. When the Friends’ asked if a horse could come into the ballroom at Cherokee during the live auction, Cherokee Country Club said “yes”. So, the Friends staff rolled out the red carpet (literally) and this fine Arabian stallion walked into the ballroom, very regally, and with every bit as much elegance as those clad in ties, tails, and sequins that night.

The 2005 Ball was covered by the Knoxville News Sentinel. To read Barbara Aston Wash’s column, click here. The Evergreen Ball has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in support of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our committee chairs, committee members, and all of the volunteers are more important than ever.

The celebration continues to grow each year - in sponsorship, participation, revenue, generosity, and EXCITEMENT.

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2004 Evergreen Ball

In 2003 the board and staff of Friends of the Smokies endeavored to find the right way to reach out to the many, many generous Friends of the Smokies residing in Knoxville and its surrounding communities. While having numerous fundraising events for the Park’s benefit, at that time Friends of the Smokies did not have a “Knoxville event”. Friends President Jim Hart and Special Projects Director Lauren Gass talked to many Friends supporters, and decided to try a gala, with dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions. Thus the Evergreen Ball was born.

Planning began in earnest in fall of 2003 for the event date of January 24, 2004. With the help of the Ball’s Honorary Chairperson Dee Haslam, and Co-Chairs Amye King and LeaAnne Williams, Friends was able to recruit many talented and capable individuals to assist with all of the details. The magic of the first Evergreen Ball would not have been possible without tremendous volunteer support from the Evergreen Ball Committee Chairs & Members, as well as the army of Trailblazers who were on-hand during the Ball to make sure that everything ran smoothly.

Our committee chairs, committee members, and all of the volunteers are more important than ever, and through their efforts the celebration will grow each year - in sponsorship, participation, revenue, generosity, and EXCITEMENT.

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