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15th Annual Literary Luncheon Benefit

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Experiences @ New Library

Madeline Miller will host your book group in front of the library fireplace with exclusive first access to the new Library's Living Room. Up to ten participants will enjoy this discussion with Madeline Miller livestreamed to explore Galatea, her short story about a skilled sculptor…
Current Bid
$2,000
More Info >
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Experiences @ New Library

Get an exclusive first peek at our wonderful new library. Gather with up to ten friends for a champagne toast and a private hard hat tour of the new New Canaan Library. Kick off the season with a holiday hard hat tour and toast! Value: Priceless The available dates are 11/…
Current Bid
$600
More Info >
TEN
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Experiences @ New Library

Learn to cook dishes from local chef and culinary influencer Anna Gass and be among the first to enjoy our Library's Teaching Kitchen! Anna Gass is the author of Heirloom Kitchen. Anna will instruct a group of up to 8 participants in the new culinary demonstration space…
Current Bid
$1,500
More Info >
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Experiences @ New Library

Have you ever wanted to make petit fours, profiteroles, or professionally decorated cakes or cookies? Our resident Chef Librarian Samantha Connell will customize a pastry arts class for you and up to ten guests with an exclusive first peek at our Library's new teaching kitchen.…
Current Bid
$1,050
More Info >
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Experiences @ New Library

Host a children's book theme party in the new Children's Room at our wonderful new library! Our beloved children's librarians will host an exclusive private party for up to 20 kids with trivia, games, and crafts. Pizza will be provided by Joe's Pizza and delicious cupcakes will be…
Current Bid
$900
More Info >
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Memorabilia

Win the gorgeous Paul Balmer print, as seen on display as Circe decor in the living room at the November 10 Lit Lunch event! Framed by the Handwright Gallery 44x40, roughly 47x43 framed.For more of Balmer's work, see https://www.paulbalmer.com/
Current Bid
$500
Market Value
$1,400
More Info >
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Experiences @ New Library

Enjoy the wines Circe and her fellow gods of the Mediterranean would have at a private tasting for up to 8 participants with Justin Miller, owner of New Canaan's Craftbottlz. Enjoy an in-depth tour of the area's wines, regional varieties and history and an exclusive first…
Current Bid
$600
Market Value
$900
More Info >
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Travel

Enjoy a week on the coast of Sicily at the penthouse of the Palazzo del Golfo – a newly renovated luxury property, uniquely positioned in the heart of Castellammare del Golfo on the Northwest Coast of Sicily with 360-degree views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Inici…
Current Bid
$4,500
Market Value
$10,000
More Info >
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Travel

Relish the quiet and beauty of Brooklin, Maine with 5 nights at The Lil' See cottage. About Lil See: 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage perched on the Blue Hill Peninsula in Brooklin, Maine. There are two queen bedrooms, one room with two twins, a woodburning fireplace,…
Current Bid
$2,200
Market Value
$2,000
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Experiences

Enjoy a lovely day in Forestburgh, NY at the country home of Mark Veeder, co-founder of Farmacy Beauty and his new line Sk*p. Mark Veeder, a "pioneer plantsman," will give you a tour of his internationally inspired gardens where he discovered his patented echinacea…
Current Bid
$800
More Info >
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Experiences

Enjoy a beautiful sunset cruise for up to 4 people on a 36-foot sailboat out of Longshore Marina in Westport. Includes dinner and wine! Specific date to be mutually agreed with owner.
Current Bid
$1,500
Market Value
$2,500
More Info >
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Memorabilia

Travel in style with a steamer luggage set from Neely & Chloe, a beautiful Longchamp hand bag, and a $1,000 gift certificate redeemable at either Mitchells in Westport or Richards in Greenwich for high-end apparel/accessories. Neely & Chloe is the aspirational, yet…
Current Bid
$1,700
Market Value
$2,100
More Info >
BLO
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Experiences

Enjoy home-grown cut flowers as Bloomcraft founder, Natalie McPartland, guides you to plan, plant, maintain and enjoy your cutting garden from spring to early fall. Package includes design consultation, garden plan and starter plants in a variety of tried-and-true…
Current Bid
$650
Market Value
$750
More Info >
ELE
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Experiences

Enjoy an atelier experience at NicoBlu design headquarters in New Canaan. Founder Katherine Lantuch founded NicoBlu to take us on a journey interwoven with a rich blend of cultures discovered on trips to Jaipur, Portofino, Andalusia, and Marrakesh. At once…
Current Bid
$1,200
Market Value
$1,200
More Info >
TEE
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Experiences

Treat your teen (and maybe a friend, too!) to a day in town to remember with 2 teen manicures to Belle Visage Natural Nail Lounge, a $50 gift card to Penny Weights, 2 Spray Tans, and a haircut and blowout from Luscious & Co - all while carrying a new key chain…
Current Bid
$400
Market Value
$400
More Info >
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Memorabilia

Sparkle away in these 14 kt yellow and white gold round brilliant cut halo cluster earrings from Manfredi.
Current Bid
$500
Market Value
$900
More Info >
FPP
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Memorabilia

Acquire a stunning waterscape painting by former New Canaan resident, Felicity Kostakis. This 13" x 15" framed original oil on canvas artwork showcases an unnamed dory (small boat) floating in the Mediterranean Sea. The artist will personalize the piece with your…
Current Bid
$600
Market Value
$600
More Info >
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Uncategorized

Harness the magic of herbs as Circe would. Local master Gardener Cristen Cottrell will curate a collection of herbs and customize a beautiful planter per your specifications. Also includes an herb cookbook, clippers and gardening gloves.
Current Bid
$350
Market Value
$500
More Info >
CST
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Experiences

Be your best version of yourself. Enjoy 10 session class pack to Anna Kaiser Studio in New Canaan, 5 sessions of CST classes (Darien or Westport), 3 Pilates classes at Club Pilates (New Canaan studio), and one 50-minute private session at StretchLab New Canaan. Line up…
Current Bid
$600
Market Value
$1,050
More Info >
FLR
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Uncategorized

Don't wait for someone else to send them. If you love flowers, enjoy the flowers. Emily Candee from Vine Floral Design will deliver a fresh floral arrangement to your house once a month for 6 months. Choose from two delivery dates each month or work together to…
Current Bid
$1,500
Market Value
$850
More Info >
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Uncategorized

Indulge from head to toe with a $500 gift certificate redeemable at either Mitchells in Westport or Richards in Greenwich for high-end apparel/accessories, an OxyLight Facial from BA Skin, a Micro-mist hair facial from Luscious & Co., and a spray tan from Goddess Glow.
Current Bid
$800
Market Value
$1,000
More Info >

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Madeline Miller will host your book group in front of the library fireplace with exclusive first access to the new Library's Living Room. Up to ten participants will enjoy this discussion with Madeline Miller livestreamed to explore Galatea, her short story about a skilled sculptor …
Get an exclusive first peek at our wonderful new library. Gather with up to ten friends for a champagne toast and a private hard hat tour of the new New Canaan Library. Kick off the season with a holiday hard hat tour and toast! Value: Priceless The available dates are 11/…
Learn to cook dishes from local chef and culinary influencer Anna Gass and be among the first to enjoy our Library's Teaching Kitchen! Anna Gass is the author of Heirloom Kitchen. Anna will instruct a group of up to 8 participants in the new culinary demonstration space…
Have you ever wanted to make petit fours, profiteroles, or professionally decorated cakes or cookies? Our resident Chef Librarian Samantha Connell will customize a pastry arts class for you and up to ten guests with an exclusive first peek at our Library's new teaching kitchen.…
Host a children's book theme party in the new Children's Room at our wonderful new library! Our beloved children's librarians will host an exclusive private party for up to 20 kids with trivia, games, and crafts. Pizza will be provided by Joe's Pizza and delicious cupcakes will be…
Win the gorgeous Paul Balmer print, as seen on display as Circe decor in the living room at the November 10 Lit Lunch event! Framed by the Handwright Gallery 44x40, roughly 47x43 framed.For more of Balmer's work, see https://www.paulbalmer.com/
Enjoy the wines Circe and her fellow gods of the Mediterranean would have at a private tasting for up to 8 participants with Justin Miller, owner of New Canaan's Craftbottlz. Enjoy an in-depth tour of the area's wines, regional varieties and history and an exclusive first…
Enjoy a week on the coast of Sicily at the penthouse of the Palazzo del Golfo – a newly renovated luxury property, uniquely positioned in the heart of Castellammare del Golfo on the Northwest Coast of Sicily with 360-degree views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Inici…
Relish the quiet and beauty of Brooklin, Maine with 5 nights at The Lil' See cottage. About Lil See: 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage perched on the Blue Hill Peninsula in Brooklin, Maine. There are two queen bedrooms, one room with two twins, a woodburning fireplace,…
Enjoy a lovely day in Forestburgh, NY at the country home of Mark Veeder, co-founder of Farmacy Beauty and his new line Sk*p. Mark Veeder, a "pioneer plantsman," will give you a tour of his internationally inspired gardens where he discovered his patented echinacea…
Enjoy a beautiful sunset cruise for up to 4 people on a 36-foot sailboat out of Longshore Marina in Westport. Includes dinner and wine! Specific date to be mutually agreed with owner.
Travel in style with a steamer luggage set from Neely & Chloe, a beautiful Longchamp hand bag, and a $1,000 gift certificate redeemable at either Mitchells in Westport or Richards in Greenwich for high-end apparel/accessories. Neely & Chloe is the aspirational, yet …
Enjoy home-grown cut flowers as Bloomcraft founder, Natalie McPartland, guides you to plan, plant, maintain and enjoy your cutting garden from spring to early fall. Package includes design consultation, garden plan and starter plants in a variety of tried-and-true…
Enjoy an atelier experience at NicoBlu design headquarters in New Canaan. Founder Katherine Lantuch founded NicoBlu to take us on a journey interwoven with a rich blend of cultures discovered on trips to Jaipur, Portofino, Andalusia, and Marrakesh. At once…
Treat your teen (and maybe a friend, too!) to a day in town to remember with 2 teen manicures to Belle Visage Natural Nail Lounge, a $50 gift card to Penny Weights, 2 Spray Tans, and a haircut and blowout from Luscious & Co - all while carrying a new key chain …
Sparkle away in these 14 kt yellow and white gold round brilliant cut halo cluster earrings from Manfredi.
Acquire a stunning waterscape painting by former New Canaan resident, Felicity Kostakis. This 13" x 15" framed original oil on canvas artwork showcases an unnamed dory (small boat) floating in the Mediterranean Sea. The artist will personalize the piece with your…
Harness the magic of herbs as Circe would. Local master Gardener Cristen Cottrell will curate a collection of herbs and customize a beautiful planter per your specifications. Also includes an herb cookbook, clippers and gardening gloves.
Be your best version of yourself. Enjoy 10 session class pack to Anna Kaiser Studio in New Canaan, 5 sessions of CST classes (Darien or Westport), 3 Pilates classes at Club Pilates (New Canaan studio), and one 50-minute private session at StretchLab New Canaan. Line up …
Don't wait for someone else to send them. If you love flowers, enjoy the flowers. Emily Candee from Vine Floral Design will deliver a fresh floral arrangement to your house once a month for 6 months. Choose from two delivery dates each month or work together to…
Indulge from head to toe with a $500 gift certificate redeemable at either Mitchells in Westport or Richards in Greenwich for high-end apparel/accessories, an OxyLight Facial from BA Skin, a Micro-mist hair facial from Luscious & Co., and a spray tan from Goddess Glow.