ANNUAL MEETING | Chatham Conservation Foundation

SILENT AUCTION

2023 Silent Auction

Open to the Public!

CCF is excited to announce its first Silent Auction. You do not have to be a CCF Member to join in the fun! All proceeds will benefit the activities of CCF.

MAKE YOUR BID NOW

on a wide array of items and opportunities listed below! New items will be added to the list in coming days!

How it works:

~ Online bidding is open to everyone, and continues until 5pm, August 20th.

~ Click on the button below and send an email with the item, your name and your bid.

~ This site will be continuously updated with current bids until then.

~ On-site bidding will conclude at the CCF Annual Meeting on August 21st. Please note that you must be a CCF Member or Member's guest to attend.

~ Auction results will be announced at 5:45 pm, August 21st.

~ Payment for winning bids will be collected the week following the Auction.

Post your bid at: reservations@ccfinc.org

An Adventure for Two: Strong Island Excursion with Picnic

Picture yourself embarking on an exclusive adventure—a private picnic and walk along Strong Island’s trails and shoreline. Let the tranquility of nature envelop you as you explore the gem of Pleasant Bay, with boat transportation whisking you away to a world of serenity. Outing will take place on a mutually agreed-upon date.

Fair Market Value: Priceless!

Current Bid: $200

Transportation courtesy of Jay and Christy Cashman.

Guided tour by CCF Executive Director Lauren Arcomano.

Photo credit: Jon Watkins

Hosted Threesome of Golf at Eastward Ho!

Calling all golf enthusiasts! Prepare to tee off on a world-class course as you claim a coveted threesome for a round of golf at the prestigious Eastward Ho!, hosted by CCF Trustee Lee Gatewood. The round will take place on a mutually agreed-upon date.

Fair Market Value: Priceless!

Current Bid: $1,000

Courtesy of Lee and Kathy Gatewood

Chatham’s Best: Hand-Shucked Clams

Indulge in 4 dozen beautiful littleneck clams harvested from the waters around Chatham. These delicacies will be delivered, at a mutually agreed upon time, expertly shucked on ice with your favorite sauce.

Fair Market Value: $100.00

Starting Bid: $50

Courtesy of Bob Lear and Tim Burt

Private Home Garden Consultation

Are you inspired by our Mini Meadow on Main Street? Bid on a private consultation with native plant expert and CCF Trustee Cathy Weston about incorporating native plants into your garden, including an on-site visit, customized plant list and the book Native Plant Primer, by Uli Lorrimer. Cathy has a Certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from the New England Wild Flower Society.

Fair Market Value: $250

CURRENT BID: $500

Courtesy of Cathy Weston

Bountiful Wine Basket

Sip and Indulge! For connoisseurs of fine beverages, our wine basket is a true masterpiece. A Fortum & Mason Wicker Hamper basket includes:

Cakebread Cellars 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Cakebread Cellars 20218 Chardonnay
Canvasback 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Hartford Court 2019 Pinot Noir
Santa Margherita 2020 Pinot Grigio
Rocca delle Macie 2016 Chianti Classico

Fair Market Value: $300

CURRENT BID: $200

Courtesy of Gary and Janet Toenniessen

Hundred Islands Pearls Jewelry Set

This White Freshwater Baroque Pearl Pendant Necklace and Earrings set is a stunning pair to add to your jewelry collection! The set features lustrous white freshwater baroque pearl earrings, measuring 12x13mm. The pearl pendant is slightly larger, measuring 13x14mm; it elegantly hangs on an adjustable 16-18” gold filled rolo chain. The pearls are sourced from Asia and the Pacific Region.

Fair Market Value: $325

CURRENT BID: $250

Courtesy of Dave Potts and Bernadotte Santangelo/Hundred Island Pearls

Print of Watercolor by

Massachusetts Artist

Carol Ahearn

This framed print of a watercolor of shore birds is a beautiful addition to any Cape Cod home. Ahearn is a Westwood-based artist who has focused on watercolor painting for over a decade.

Framed dimensions are 14.5" x 18".

Fair Market Value: $200

Starting Bid: $100

Courtesy of Gary and Janet Toenniessen

Framed Chatham Conservation Lands Map

Display your commitment to conservation with this newly framed CCF map! The map is 26.5” x 26.5". It shows Chatham Conservation Foundation lands as well as town lands. It is both a helpful guide and a beautiful graphic decoration for your Cape home or off-Cape home!

Fair Market Value: $250

Starting Bid: $150

Courtesy of Maps of Antiquity

Timeless Mary Cassatt Print

This Mary Cassatt print titled “Children Playing On A Beach” is a nostalgic piece known to many for its classic style and is a great addition to any Cape Cod home. This print specifically has been passed through generations with lots of love and care. Print will come freshly framed. The print is.8 x 11 inches and the mat and frame are 15 x 20 inches.

Fair Market Value: $100

Starting Bid: $50

Courtesy of Jane Harris

Lunch for Two with the President

Join CCF President Bob Lear and his wife Winnie at the Chatham Beach and Tennis Club for lunch! Learn more about CCF and enjoy a delicious meal by the sea. The beach club closes September 1st, but the meal can be claimed in Summer 2024 if time runs out this year.

Fair Market Value: $100

Current Bid: $100

Courtesy of Bob and Winnie Lear