Domaine de Garric, France
Twenty minutes from the medieval walled town of Carcassonne and the famous 17th century Canal du Midi - both UNESCO world heritage sites. The cathedrals at Albi, Toulouse and Narbonne.  The Toulouse-Lautrec and Dali Museums. The mysterious Cathar Castles.  Abbeys, market towns, the Pyrenees, Mediterranean beaches and endless vineyards all nearby. At the heart of France's sunny Midi, Domaine de Garric is your perfect, peaceful holiday retreat.

Overlooking a hilly patchwork of vineyards, golden wheat and brilliant yellow sunflowers, Domaine de Garric is a rambling 19th century family manoir, with kitchen, salons and dining room on the first floor and seven bedrooms on the second and third floors. The house is set in 5 acres of parkland, vineyards and woods, with spectacular views of Montreal and the Black Mountains to the north and the Pyrenees to the south. A swimming pool sits adjacent to a converted ancient chapel which provides a summer al fresco dining area.

Aside from the numerous sights to see, the area is excellent for hiking and cycling; tennis courts can be booked in the local village of Montreal, 4 km away. Montreal also has an excellent butcher and baker and there are a number of restaurants to visit, both locally and further afield.

Value: $6,500


The Beach House, Scarborough, South Africa
This beautiful self-catering house is situated in the small village of Scarborough on the Atlantic Sea Board, 35 minutes drive outside of Cape Town. Scarborough is a conservation village surrounded by mountains and sea and bordered by the Cape Point Nature Reserve to the south. Within short walking distance of the village are some of the Cape's most beautiful beaches.

Located close to the tourist sites of Cape Point and the Penguins at Boulders, the village provides an excellent base to explore the natural beauty of the Cape Peninsula. Table Mountain, the Waterfront and the Winelands are within close driving distance. There is a good restaurant in the village and many more excellent restaurants a short drive away in the quaint seaside towns of Simons Town, Kalk Bay and Kommetjie.

There is a comprehensive shopping complex with Cinemas at Long Beach, Sun Valley 15 minutes drive away. Other activities available in the area are surfing, kite-surfing, scuba-diving, golf, tennis, mountain biking, horse and camel riding, cycling, fishing and sailing

The Boat House has a large open plan living area on the top floor to make the most of the incredible views. Downstairs four bedrooms offer ample accommodation for one or two families, with two en-suite bathrooms and a family/guest bathroom. The Boat House is fully equipped with dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer and a maid service can be organized upon request.

Value: $5,500


Sundance Film Festival 2009, Park City, Utah
A week at Sundance for Two Families or 6 Adults

Enjoy a spectacular trip to the Sundance Film Festival, January 16-24, 2009, and experience all that Park City has to offer. Stay at the Stein Eriksen Lodge at the Deer Valley Resort which sits under Rocky Mountain peaks and pristine Western skies, making it a place of undisturbed silence, unsullied air, and unrivaled beauty. Your luxury suite is appointed with distinctive elements including a gourmet kitchen, elegant living room, stone fireplaces, master bedroom with an oversized jetted tub; two additional bedrooms each have two queen beds, fire places and private bathrooms with jetted tubs. This special trip will include dinner for four at Glitretind Restaurant where you will enjoy an extraordinary fine dining experience overlooking the aspen trees. The winning bidder and one guest will relax with a first class spa treatment of choice at the Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge. Top off this fantastic Park City experience with four tickets to a premiere of a Sundance Film.

Concierge Service available to help you with daily activities and all the happenings Sundance has to offer.

Value: $15,000


Private Retreat on Shelter Island for up to ten guests
Spend a week away from the hustle of your daily life and head to Shelter Island, NY.  Your accommodation will be a traditional farmhouse located on 2 secluded acres surrounded by woodlands (not a neighbor in sight).  The main house has 2 Master Suites, 1 Double Guest Room and a children's room with Bunk Beds. Its large open living area includes a media room/playroom, chef's kitchen and a covered sitting porch.  The new guest house has a romantic sleeping loft and provides a calm and tranquil space to listen to music and relax.  You will be able to enjoy the serene environment whether you are in the pool, the sauna, the hot-tub or the gym.

Arriving on Shelter Island by the North or South Ferry, you will have a short drive to your retreat. The property is a 5 minute drive to Deering Harbor and a 10 minute walk to the beach.  A secret for Shelter Island residents is that the beach is not even crowded in the height of the summer season.  In the evenings you can BBQ under the stars or enjoy the nearby restaurants including the famous Sunset Beach and Vine Street Cafe.

Maid Service Provided.

Value: $4,000


Portrait Sitting with David Levinthal
You and your loved ones will enjoy a one-day portrait sitting with world-renowned photographer David Levinthal.

Enjoy an exclusive portrait sitting with world-renowned photographer David Levinthal. You will have the unique opportunity to have your portrait or your family's portrait taken at the Polaroid 20 x 24 Studio in New York. After the shoot you will be able to select two 24 x 20 inch original large-format Polaroid prints to take home.

Writing in The New York Times, Charles Hagen said that, "What distinguishes Mr. Levinthal's work is his interest in emotionally charged historical material. But the real force of his images comes not from his choice of subjects but from the way he tells their stories." Levinthal is the co-author, with Garry Trudeau, of Hitler Moves East, originally published in 1977. Dark Light, a ten-year survey exhibition of his work, was organized in 1994 by The Photographers' Gallery in London, and traveled throughout the United Kingdom. In 1997 the International Center of Photography in New York presented the first retrospective David Levinthal work from 1977 to 1996. He has received a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship and a Guggenheim Fellowship. His work is exhibited widely and part of the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Menil Collection, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Value: $10,000


Jay Ackerman Family Photo Shoot
Jay Ackerman is an award winning photographer who specializes in child and family photography in both natural and studio settings. Jay's background in fashion photography gives his work a creative edge. His clients include Vogue, Rolling Stone, Glamour, Martha Stewart and Town & Country magazines. Jay is gifted in his ability to capture the personality and spontaneity of his subjects through timeless black & white and color photographs.

Family photo shoot in black & white and color will include three 8x10 custom prints.

Value: $2,500