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7-Day North Carolina Oceanfront Home Rental
Oak Island, NC has you in mind!
Start to plan your Family Gathering, Celebration, or other Special Event.
Come enjoy comfort and modern style in a brand new oceanfront home for a memorable 7 day getaway on the North Carolina coast full of relaxation and fun!
This spacious 5 bedroom home sleeps 16 guests - 4 bedrooms with their own private bath, TV, and king sized beds; and a fun custom built bunk room with 4 twins and a queen. There are two south facing decks where you can enjoy spectacular sunrises with your morning coffee and beautiful sunsets as the day winds down. You are steps from the beach or you can float in your own private saltwater pool. Gather in the luxurious main floor open concept living/dining/kitchen area or in the cozy 2nd floor sitting room. Access all levels via the stairway or elevator.
Oak Island offers a relaxed family friendly beach getaway featuring miles of sandy shoreline, two fishing piers, restaurants, shops, and markets. There is also the Lighthouse, a Golf Club, and the Middleton Park Complex which offers tennis, pickleball, basketball, splash pad, playground, and skatepark.
Donated by: Rebecca and Jonathan Silver
Fair Market Value: Memorial Day through Labor Day is $15,000 per week
Availability: May 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027
La Vie en Rose - Gourmet French Dinner with Bordeaux Wines at Lakeside Home
Enjoy a gourmet meal centered around the cuisine of Chef Scott Como of Baker Hill Golf Club and aged Bordeaux wines. This evening is for 6-8 people, plus you will be joined by your hosts Ralph Earle and Jane Mendillo. The menu will feature four courses specially created to pair with 20+ year old wines from Ralph and Jane’s cellar.
Chef Scott, and his cohort Chef Austin, have combined experiences ranging from Michelin and James Beard Winning restaurants in Boston and New York, to the shores of Nantucket. They recently returned from Paris where they gathered ideas for this special meal. The evening will focus on paying homage to the classic cuisine of France while twisting together ideas from their New England restaurant heritage, local ingredients, and vast culinary journeys.
Jane and Ralph are looking forward to sharing their house and their wines with you for this special night!
Donated by: Jane Mendillo and Ralph Earle
To be scheduled at a mutually convenient time between Thanksgiving 2026 and January 30, 2027
La Dolce Vita - 4-Bedroom Tuscany Villa for One Week
Spend a week at a centuries old villa in central Tuscany in November 2027. Casale san Giuseppe is located on the 4,000-acre estate of Castello di Casole, one hour south of Florence and 30 minutes west of Siena. With easy driving access to san Gimignano, Montalcino, Lucca, Florence, Siena, Pisa, the Chianti region, and the val d’Orcia, it is ideally situated for exploring the Tuscan countryside. The estate is home to the Belmond Castello di Casole hotel (a 5-minute walk from the villa) and the superb Tosca restaurant as well as more casual dining. With a delightful concierge service, the villa also has great access to dozens of great restaurants as well as bespoke experiences such as spa treatments, guided vineyard and tasting tours, cooking, art, language and ceramic classes.
The 4-bedroom villa (sleeps 8-10) was recently completely renovated into a luxury villa and has spectacular views of the hill town of Casole d’Elsa and of the Elsa River valley. So if you’re seeking a calmer stay, you can enjoy the Italian custom of “dolce far niente” (the sweetness of doing nothing) with a glass of wine, cheese and prosciutto by the pool.
Donated by: Jane Mendillo and Ralph Earle
Available week of either Nov 1-8 or Nov 8-15. Retail value $25,000+
Alice Hay Dining for Eight
This is a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience to step back in time and enjoy a gourmet dinner in the historic Main House dining room. Held in the same room where John and Clara Hay and Alice and Clarence Hay entertained famous visitors and friends… perhaps the likes of President Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, or Henry Adams.
The Dining Room is an excellent example of the Colonial Revival style interior design which was introduced by Alice Appleton Hay, who grew up on the Appleton Farms in Ipswich, MA. The balance in the room is impeccable. French doors on the east side of the room provide a beautiful view of the Rose Terrace, garden wall and fountain, and vista to Lake Sunapee.
Enjoy cocktails on the Veranda and a private house tour as part of this charming evening. Dinner will be catered by a local chef with carefully paired wine for up to 8 guests.
This is a priceless and unique opportunity as the dining room is open only a couple times every couple of years to guests for a private dinner.
Donated by: Tracy & Mark Wood, Sue & Don Elliott
Available mid-June to mid-October (2026 or 2027), timing to be coordinated with Fells Office
Downtown Condo in Whitefish, MT – Gateway to Glacier National Park
Whitefish, Montana is often referred to as the “Gateway to Glacier” due to the town being only 30 miles south of Glacier National Park. This picturesque town is all things Montana. Filled with great shops, quaint cafes, and some of the best dining in Montana, a stroll through the historic community is an adventure in itself. You’ll feel like you’re walking through the Old West with a bit of modern flare.
This downtown condo is in a great location. A short 2 block walk from the many Whitefish boutique shops and fine dining options, and only a forty minute drive takes you to Glacier National Park. The high ceilings allow for a lofted bedroom with a king bed. The great room features a combination dining room and living room with a queen size sofa sleeper and a partially divided fully equipped kitchen with high quality state-of-the-art appliances. The condo is available for one week and sleeps 2-4 comfortably.
Check out local shops, galleries, and the historic train depot. Enjoy hiking on the Whitefish Trail, relax at Whitefish City Beach, or venture to Glacier National Park for stunning scenery. Visit local breweries and distilleries. Or simply relax in this special town in the Northern Rocky Mountains.
Donated by: Nancy and Peter Keenan
Luxury Sailing Trip at Marblehead
Enjoy a luxury cruise around the Marblehead waters and surrounding seacoast aboard a beautiful Hinckley 40 Bermuda sailboat. Marblehead is the sailing capital of the world and the birthplace of the American Navy!
Take time to explore this historic and beautiful coastal town. The Historic District streets are lined with hundreds of homes dating back to the Revolutionary War. In addition to the incredible history, experience waterfront views, the Marblehead Lighthouse, boutique shopping, charming streets, local artists, and a laid-back vibe. The Abbott Hall, with its iconic clock tower, stands sentinel over the town like a proud parent. Inside hangs the famous “Spirit of ’76” painting, which depicts three Revolutionary soldiers marching with fife and drum—a national treasure tucked away in this small coastal town. For a sweet tooth, go to Stowaway Sweets. Dating back nearly 100 years, Stowaway Sweets has an excellent reputation for its delicious hand-dipped chocolates.
This package for 2 to 4 people also includes dinner at a fine, local restaurant and a night at the elegant Eastern Yacht Club, one of the oldest and most notable private yacht clubs in America and around the world.
Donated by: Christina & Ralph Sweetland
Garden Design & Installation with Pellettieri Associates
Work with the award-winning team at Pellettieri Associates to bring your dream garden to life. Choose from an exclusive collection of custom-designed gardens, including Cut Flower, Lunar, Kitchen, Pollinator, Avian, and more. Their design professionals will meet with you to discuss your vision, evaluate your property, and help select the perfect location to ensure your garden thrives. Looking for something different? The value of this package can also be applied toward a custom landscape project or the enhancement of an existing outdoor space. Create something beautiful, personal, and lasting with one of New Hampshire’s premier landscape design/build firms.
Pellettieri Associates, Inc. is a local architecture design/build firm serving clients throughout Northern New England for over 40 years. They focus on high-end, residential, lakefront, and hilltop properties, transforming a typical landscape into a truly remarkable outdoor entertaining space that families and friends will enjoy for generations. Work with them to enhance the natural beauty of your home, while creating a unique and stylized environment tailored to fit your lifestyle.
Garden space of 10’ x 20’ with value of $8,500
Donated by: Pellettieri Associates
More details available soon for the following:
Great Island Cruise & Picnic
Sommelier Wine Tasting
MFA Behind the Scenes with Hotel and Dinner
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