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Zoo Knoxville Sleepover for 15

Your night adventure begins at 6 p.m. and groups should eat supper before arriving at the zoo. The program includes:

  • Twilight excursions
  • Night exploration
  • Exciting games and activities
  • Small animal visit
  • Unique morning encounter

Your program ends at 9:30 a.m. the next day, but you are encouraged to spend the day discovering the rest of the zoo.
Included:

  • Zoo admission, parking and security
  • 2 experienced instructors
  • Use of zoo facilities during the program
  • Night and early morning tours
  • Hands-on activities
  • Animal encounters
  • Late night snack and light breakfast
Primland Package

Two night stay for two in the lodge or pinnacle cottages, breakfast daily, one evening of star gazing, and choice of one additional adventure per person:

2-hour RTV Trail Ride
2-hour Horseback Trail Ride
One Round of Golf
One 60-min Signature Massage
50-Shot Round of Sporting Clays
Air Rifle/Archery Experience

5 Course Dinner And Wine For 12 At Knoxville Beverage Company

You may not be able to have a wine vacation this summer, but with this auction item you will feel like you have been transported to Napa Valley or France. Be one of the few Knoxvillians to experience a night like this. Twelve guests will enjoy a catered dinner by the amazing Simon Hall Private Chef (also catering tonight’s gala!) hosted at Knoxville Beverage Company on Weisgarber Road.

You will be served a 5-course dinner with wine pairings chosen by Knoxville Beverage Company. Experience the wine tasting room, gorgeous terrace, and cozy outdoor fireplace. Karen Gilbertson will create a beautiful flower centerpiece for the table. 

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo at Miramar Beach
Blue Surf is a couples and family favorite located on Scenic Gulf Drive (Old Hwy 98) with an unobstructed view of the gulf. With only 26 units surrounding a lush tropical lawn only 400 feet from the sugar white beach, you can't find a better vacation spot in Miramar Beach!

The spacious grounds of Blue Surf include a seasonally heated pool, recently renovated shuffleboard court and charcoal barbecue grills.

Unit 8 is a remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 level town home featuring ceramic tile floors, updated cabinetry and countertops, 4 flat screen televisions, and reliable internet access. Well equipped kitchen with new appliances, plus your own washer and dryer. One bedroom up and one bedroom down for privacy, plus a pull out Queen sleeper in the living room. Ground level entrance with two dedicated parking spaces, keyless entry, and a closet full of beach gear and toys. Beach service is included for rentals between mid-march and the end of October.

Blue Surf is just steps away from the beach and Pompano Joe's Bar and Restaurant. The condo is centrally located in Miramar Beach close to shopping and golf.
Enjoy a Week in South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Need a vacation? You can enjoy spending week accommodations in one of our ESK Grandparent's vacation home in beautiful South Ponte Vedra Beach, nestled between Jacksonville and St. Augustine.
Ocean Grande is a gorgeous gated community located on A1A. You'll experience extraordinary marsh front living in this beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath 2,000 square foot condo. Ocean Grande includes tennis courts, walking and biking paths all around, and beach access nearby.
Master: King-size bed, walk-in closets, shower and soaking tub
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Twin beds
If you aren’t interested in the beach there are plenty of activities available for golfers, families, and history buffs alike! Disney, PGA Tour Headquarters, and Castillo San de Marcos are all a short drive away.

One Week in a 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Cayman Island Beachfront House

Wouldn’t the Cayman Islands be the perfect place to spend spring break with the family?

Well, you can! Spend a week soaking up the sun in beautiful Cayman Kai! There are lots of activities for the whole family: a boat ride to Stingray City to play with the velvety stingrays, snorkeling in the clear blue water, and sunset watching each night. Plus, the house is conveniently located in walking distance to famous Rum Point (famous for their specialty drink, the Cayman Mudslide).
Henry’s Hideout is the ultimate in casual living and perfect for families and novice (or experienced) snorkelers off the sandy/rocky shoreline that’s protected by the nearby reef. It’s within the lovely and upscale residential area of Cayman Kai, only a 45 minute drive from the airport and the main town of George Town, but has grocery and liquor stores and a number of interested attractions that are well worth visiting within only a 10 minute drive.

This spacious, bright and cheerfully decorated beach front house is best for those casual beach lovers and avid snorkelers who enjoy lots of peace and quiet!

Sleeps 6: 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 3 Bathrooms
Amenities*: 2 single kayaks, BBQ grill, washer/dryer, air conditioning, cable, and Wi-Fi
*Backyard pool to be constructed by January 2018

 

Oceanfront Beach House in Ocean Isle, NC- Off Season
Enjoy the beautiful beaches of North Carolina in this oceanfront home! You and your guests will have 7 nights to soak up the sun and sand in Ocean Isle, NC. This house sleeps 14 with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, so there is plenty of room to invite family and friends! This is a perfect house for kids because it has an open floor plan and plenty of space. Doesn’t it sound amazing to spend a week relaxing on a quiet part of the island?

You’ll wake up every morning to a beautiful ocean view and it’s only a walk down the stairs to get to the beach! When you’re not at the beach, the town of Ocean Isle has activities to keep the family busy such as tennis, golf, sailing, fishing; the list goes on and on! If the weather isn’t perfect you can spend time inside enjoying the cable, Netflix, and Wi-Fi the house provides.
8 Course Italian Dinner + Wine for 8 Prepared by Mr. Basden and his Father

An exquisite 8-course Italian dinner for 8 people prepared by the world's finest sous chef, Mr. Basden, and his professionally trained chef and retired Episcopal priest of a father, Rev. Michael Basden. 

The Rev. Michael Basden and his son Cameron will prepare in the home of the winning bid or their choice of locations, a luxurious and delightful 8 course authentic Tuscan Italian meal. The Rev is a local cooking celebrity in the Naples, FL area and is willing to test that reputation in the greater Knoxville area (but really it's simply an excuse to come see his grandson and the other that is coming in June).

Flexibility is needed with scheduling, but we promise that you will not be disappointed in what this priest-son combo is capable of presenting.

Reserved Parking Spot in the Circle for your Favorite Faculty/Staff
Give the gift that keeps on giving and offer your favorite ESK employee a prime parking spot for a year. Mornings will be a breeze when they get to park in the very front of the school.
Dinner for 8 with Head of School and Board Chair
Spend the evening with Head of School Dr. Jack Talmadge and his wife Mrs. Beth Talmadge, along with Board of Trustees Chair Culver Schmid and his wife Mrs. Linda Schmid. Four couples will have the opportunity to be entertained by a former Southern Living Magazine food stylist, recipe developer and event planner. Linda Schmid spent a nearly 38-year career food styling for the media, television production, print publication, websites, billboards, recipe development, menu planning and catering.

The evening will feature fresh summer fare, including grilled vegetables, meats and a variety of sides and desserts. You can sip on beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks while sitting poolside.

Seize the opportunity to learn more about ESK’s strategic plan from the two men that know it best. You can relax while a professional plans the perfect evening!

Date to be coordinated between auction winner and the Schmids and Talmadges. Warm weather months preferred.

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