The 2012 Heritage Gala list of Live Auction items on the block this weekend is bigger and better than ever. A variety of exciting, big ticket items will be presented by a professional auctioneer live, under a glittering tent on the grounds of the historic “Pound House” in Founder’s Park.
Proceeds benefit the non-profit Friends of the Pound House Foundation efforts to preserve and promote the unique and fascinating history of Dripping Springs; see related story here:
http://arounddrippingsprings.tumblr.com/post/20440000576/popular-benefit-preserves-time-trees
This year’s array of one-of-a-kind items includes:
- Boys Dream Summer -Fort Smith “Mountain Men Adventure Camp” for one boy age 10-17- Valued at over $3100!!! Offered by Ron and Rhonda Smith. See www.FortSmithMountainMen.com for more details, Camp dates are June 9-July1, 2012
- Sports Country Camp for Girls– Valued at $800!!! See www.sportscountrycamp.com for more details. Camp dates are June 17-22, 2012

- Beautiful, original sculpture by local artist, Gary Thompson-Valued at $2000!! Hand-crafted copper and metal red yucca custom designed. Other sculptures of Gary’s can be seen at www.lonesomeage.com
- Big Lights/Big City weekend in Downtown Austin– Valued at over $800! Offered by Steve and Jennifer Benesh Overnight stay in downtown condo and tickets to the Lion King musical in January
- Quiet, energy efficient stainless steel Bosch Dishwasher, includes installation– Valued at over $1100! Offered by Wilson Appliance http://www.bosch-home.com/us/SHX58E15UC.html?source=search
- Beautiful, energy efficient Bosch Refrigerator, includes installation– Valued at $2100!! Offered by Wilson Appliance http://www.bosch-home.com/us/products/refrigerators/freestanding-refrigerators/B22CS30SNS.html
- Fabulous Dinner Party at the Castleman’s gorgeous hill country home, catered by Verde’s –Value: Priceless! Check out www.verdesmexican.com to see the delicions food available for your evening
- Gourmet Cooking class for you and up to 18 of your closest friends-Valued at $1000, Offered by Fabienne Bollum of Thyme and Dough Learn more about Fabienne at www.thymeanddough.com
- 1 week Fall Vacation in mountain-side Colorado cabin –Valued at over $2000-Offered by Tom and Susan Mitchell This Mount Evans home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and sleeps 7 complete with a gourmet kitchen and breakfast bar. VisualTour_2540594 – Shortcut.lnk
The 2012 Heritage Gala committee invites guests to this “Elegant Evening In Old Texas” on Saturday, April 14th at the Dr. Pound Historic Farmstead:
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