2023 Live Auction

Chateau in Champagne 

Experience the Wonder  

Château d’Isle-sur-Marne, dating back to 1732, is a charming, fully restored castle where time seems to stand still. Formerly owned by the fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, the Chateau will be home to 10 lucky guests for seven incredibly memorable nights. The castle is set within a private 25-acre park located in the heart of the historic Champagne region–surrounded by water. This guest experience, amidst surroundings of splendor and luxury, will exceed expectations with every detail executed to the highest standards of taste and comfort.  

Accommodations include access to two exquisitely-appointed dining and living rooms and five bedrooms–each with a private ensuite bathroom. The grounds also feature a heated pool, hot tub and sauna, with bicycles provided for guests to explore the splendid park and manicured gardens. The trip from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to the Chateau is a stunning three-hour drive.  

Experience the wonder of the Champagne region in true splendor and luxury at Château d’Isle-sur-Marne.  

Package includes: 

• Seven (7) night stay for 10 guests  

• Visit Épernay, the Champagne capital of the world and walk down the Avenue de Champagne, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to Pol Roger, Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon  
• Guided tour of the famous Moet & Chandon Champagne House 
• Sommelier-led tastings of Dom Perignon and Grand Vintage Champagnes in the cellars of Moet and Chandon 
• Dinner for 10 prepared in the Chateau by a local chef, a case of local champagne and much more 
• Personalized booking and concierge services 

• Add-on experiences available 

 Donated By:

Judd and Melinda Nystrom
 

Restrictions:  Travel to be made within 24 months of date of Gala and must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Packages cannot be resold. In the event that this property is not available, a substitute of equal quality will be provided. Air and ground transportation are not included. 

Turkey & Touchdowns 

A Suite Thanksgiving Treat with the Cowboys 

The Dallas Cowboys and Thanksgiving football are as dynamic of a duo as can be found in American folklore. While this holiday may be best described as a time of reflection and gratitude for life’s many blessings, in Dallas is often defined by “family, food, fun and, of course … football.” This season you can count your many blessings and celebrate with 20 of your favorite friends or family members at the Dallas Cowboys Game on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023! Enjoy the suite life with seats and treats right next to the action on the Lower Field. Meet at the winning bidder’s home and arrive in style in a black chauffeured vehicle.  

As Madden once said during a Thanksgiving broadcast. “There are just certain things that go together; the Turkey, the Family, the Tradition, Football…And we have it all today.” Get your game plan together, and you’ll be thankful you scored this winning package experience!  

Package includes: 

• 21 guest tickets within the Event Level Lower Field Suite 
• Four (4) parking passes 
• $3,500 food and beverage allowance 
• VIP Chauffeured services from the winning bidder’s home 

Donated by: 

Winstead PC 
My Private Driver  

Restrictions: Must be used for the game on November 23, 2023. Complimentary roundtrip black car shuttle service. Service gratuity not included. Buyer responsible for purchase of any alcoholic beverages in suite.  

Night in the Cellars 

A Rare Journey into the World of Wines 

You and seven (7) lucky guests are invited to a wine and dine journey hosted in Ani and Dr. Pedro Nosnik’s cellar….one of the world’s most exclusive wine cellars. Surrounded by over 12,000 bottles of the rarest wines in the world, guests will be treated to an exquisite dinner and wine pairings prepared by Côtes du Coeur celebrity Chef Dan Landsberg of The Texas Barn at Circle T Ranch. Private transfer services will be provided from the winning bidder’s home. Topping off the package is a two-night stay at Thompson Dallas–a luxury hotel located within The National, Dallas’ newest urban upscale mixed-use project. Don’t miss out on spending a night in the cellars–an exclusive behind-the scenes wine tasting, fine dining and vintner education–right here in Dallas. Let the journey begin.  

Package Includes:  

• Eight (8) guests invited for an exclusive wine and dine experience in one of the world’s most exclusive cellars 
• Pairing of each course with rare wines of the greatest kind such as Grand Cru Classe wine from Bordeaux, Grand Crus from Burgundy, High-end Californians and Top Italian super Tuscans  

• Black chauffeured vehicle from winning bidder’s home  
• Winning bidder receives two-night stay for two (2) at Thompson Dallas-need to get certificate extended 

Donated By:

Ani & Pedro Nosnik, M.D.  

Chef Dan Landsberg 

The Thompson Hotel 
My Private Driver

Restrictions: Dates must be mutually agreed upon and scheduled at least 60 days in advance. Complimentary roundtrip black car service within a 40-mile radius of Dallas. Service gratuity not included. Expires April 30, 2024. 

A Dinner to Remember

Four Chefs Take on a One-of-a-Kind Culinary Experience

Make your home the most sought-after table in Dallas with this one-of-a-kind culinary experience led by the renowned Chef Chamberlain. Enjoy a dining experience harmonious with and inspired by the personalities of you and your guests. Chef Chamberlain, along with Chef Gerard Thompson, Chef Janice Provost, and Chef Eric Dreyer will customize a 4-6 course menu sure to delight, dazzle and satiate all the senses. On the day of your event, the chefs and team members will arrive to prepare the meal, wines and set the table to help create an entertaining atmosphere. Wine pairings, from Three Sticks and Lombardi, will be seamlessly integrated to enhance and heighten the tastes of each distinctive dish. Working together, the chefs and a classic wine sommelier will set the stage for you to create an unforgettable experience inspiring remarkable moments, meaningful conversations, and memories to share for years to come.  

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to host Dallas’s finest and most talked about dining experience right in your own home! 

Package includes:  

• Dinner party for 12 at winning bidder’s home 
• Four award-winning Chefs prepare a 4-6 course meal 
• Classic Wine Sommelier to provide wine education and serve select wines to complement each course 
• Wines from Three Sticks Winery and Lombardi Wines 

Donated by: 

Chef Richard Chamberlain  
Chef Eric Dreyer 
Chef Janice Provost 
Chef Gerard Thompson 

Wine Sommelier provided by Classic Wine 

Three Sticks Winery 

Lombardi Wines 

Restrictions:  Date must be mutually agreed upon and coordinated at least 60 days in advance. Dinner must be local to DFW. Excludes Fridays, Saturdays, all holidays, and the month of December. The winner must communicate any dietary restrictions at least 1 week in advance of the dinner. Buyer responsible for server gratuity. Wineries will coordinate wine delivery with the winner post gala. 

Expires April 2024. 

Run for the Roses 

A Kentucky Derby VIP Luxury Experience 

Côtes du Coeur is excited to introduce, for the first time, “Run for the Roses,” a Kentucky Derby VIP Luxury Experience for six (6) lucky winners. Pull out your finest pastel-hued attire and Derby-inspired hats to be front and center at the 2024 Kentucky Derby “Run for the Roses”. Six guests will travel to the Bluegrass State via a NetJets Citation Latitude complete with welcome baskets and mint juleps ready to be served after takeoff. 

You’ll have a great vantage point for watching the action unfold from Churchill Downs’ First Floor Clubhouse tickets with seating on the rail. Throw in a bunch of parties, a parade, and even a fashion contest, and the Kentucky Derby is about a lot more than a single 1.25-mile race. The pomp and circumstance of the Kentucky Derby is a such a can’t-miss tradition–you’ll end up making your own.  

It’s off to the races! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the most exciting two minutes in sports offering the ultimate southern springtime party of extravagance, tradition, and celebrity.  

Package includes:  

• NetJets Citation Latitude Private Jet with two (2) pilots, for six (6) ppl
• Airport/Hotel Transfers 
• Customized Gift Baskets 

• Customized Derby Hats for the ladies  
• 4 days/3 nights hotel accommodations 
• 1st floor Clubhouse tickets | Kentucky Oaks Race, Friday, May 3rd, 2024 
• 1st floor Clubhouse tickets | Kentucky Derby, Saturday, May 4th, 2024 
• VIP invite to Kentucky Derby Special Event Experience 

Donated By: 

Anne Chow & Bob Moore 

Angela & Chris Yotides 

Tori & Roy Serpa 

Tracy South

Dee Dee & Lou Acquista

Joe & Patti Brayton 

Rick & Trisha Allen 

NetJets 

Restrictions: Package is only valid for the 2024 Kentucky Derby.  

MFFL Slam Dunk  

Hoop it Up with this FANtastic Experience 

Calling all Mavericks Fans for Life…this package has been created with you in mind. The winning bidder will score FOUR lower-level tickets to three of the most exciting 2023-2024 home games played at the American Airlines Center. From the mascots to the drumline and the famous ManiAACs, you and three guests will be up close and personal with access to pre-game and post-game experiences.   

And, the winning bidder also scores the added bonus of taking home autographed memorabilia from #77, Luka Doncic! You’ll also be able to hoop it up with a Dallas Mavericks Mascot Experience–a 30-minute appearance at a youth birthday with a surprise gift from either Champ of Mavs Man!  

Get ready to put on your full court press. Take your best shot to win this FANtastic experience. 

Package includes: 

• Four (4) lower-level tickets to Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers game in 23-24 season 
• Four (4) lower-level tickets to Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns game in 23-24 season 
• Four (4) lower-level tickets to Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks game in 23-24 season 

• Access to pre-game Courtside Experience for four (4) to each of the three games 
• Access to post-game Free Throw Experience for four (4) at one of the games 
• Autographed Luka Doncic #77 Jersey  
• Autographed Luka Doncic Basketball  
• Dallas Mavericks Mascot Experience – 30-minute appearance at youth birthday
  party w/ surprise gift from either Champ or Mavs Man 

Donated By: 
Dallas Mavericks  

Restrictions: Mascot experience must be coordinated at least 60 days in advance. Blackout dates apply.

TEE’D UP FOR ADVENTURE: PEBBLE BEACH PRO AM
 January 31-February 4, 2024  

It’s time for two to get tee’d up for adventure centered around one of the most unique pro-am events on the PGA Tour, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. With VIP Tournament Passes, you and your guest will be able to follow golf’s top talent in the spectacular settings of three of Monterey Peninsula’s premier golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore Course.  

As par for the course, this luxe package also includes the opportunity for you and your guest to enjoy Vista Blue Spa services and take a swing at one of the nearby golf courses operated by the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa––homebase for your 4-night stay. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, perched dramatically on historic beachfront above the crashing surf of the Pacific, is also located within walking distance of the best shops and quaint restaurants in the historic Cannery Row district  

Your VIP experience starts from the moment you depart DFW. You’ll travel in style with personal black car service from your home to a private jet ready for takeoff to Monterey Regional Airport. Upon arrival, local ground transportation will whisk you away to the resort.  

Package includes:  

• VIP Pebble Beach Tournament Passes ​ 
• AT&T Private Hospitality Access 
• Four-night stay, Wednesday, January 31–Sunday, February 4, 2024, donated by the 4-star Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa on the Pacific Ocean 
• Spa treatments for two at Vista Blue Spa 

• Round of golf with cart at nearby course 
• Local ground transportation each day  
• Private Jet Services 
• Chauffeured Round-trip car service to and from FBO 

Donated By:  

Zee Hussain/AT&T  
Private Jet Services, Rick and Trisha Allen 
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 

Dallas Golf Homes  
My Private Driver  

Restrictions: Package may not be changed or modified in any manner. Must be utilized over the 2024 AT&T Pro-Am and must be 21 years of age. Guests must sign a Code of Conduct for the duration of their trip. Complimentary roundtrip airport black car service within a 40-mile radius of Dallas Love Field Airport. Service gratuity not included.  

The Need for Speed 

Get Your Motor Running!  

Get your motor running and get ready for speed as you and a guest enjoy the most thrilling race experiences Texas has to offer! This year’s experiences include the thrill of driving BMW M2 Competition cars on a world-class racetrack; two revolutionary Founder’s Edition Ryvid electric motorcycles; topped off with a 2024 VIP MotoGP Experience at COTA in Austin, TX. What a lineup!  

Eagles Canyon Raceway 

Here you’ll have the freedom to put the pedal to the metal at the world-class Eagles Canyon Racetrack located in Decatur, Texas. Both of you will enjoy a full day on the track with access to drive along with racing pros, a private tour of the facilities, and complimentary lunch services at the “Over the Top” restaurant onsite.  

Day at the Raceway includes: 

• Riding with a Pro Driver on Hot Laps and an introduction to a performance driving class 
• Driving track prepared cars with Pro instruction 
• BMW M2 Competition cars or bring you own car to race 

Ryvid Electric Motorcycles (x2) 

A completely fresh take on the electric motorcycle

Experience the thrill of speed and innovation on the first-of-its-kind Founder’s Edition, customizable motorcycle combining advanced aerospace technology with the simplicity of EV architecture. Painted Ruby Red and signed by the Founders of Ryvid, this motorcycle is capable of speeds up to 75+ mph with a range of up to 75+ miles (50 miles in Sport Mode) on a single charge and is ideally suited for commuting and urban transport. Be one of the first to take on this ride!

Features include:

• Top Speed: 75+ MPH
• Range: 75+ miles per charge (in Eco Mode)
• Seat Height: 30″-34″ (Adjustable)
• Transmission: Clutchless Direct Drive

VIP MotoGP™ Experience at COTA in Austin, TX. 

Located above the pits, the MotoGP VIP Village™ offers close proximity to the circuit and outstanding views of the weekend’s most exciting racing moments. Enjoy gourmet hospitality, premium circuit views and exclusive trackside activities in the MotoGP VIP Village. Go behind the scenes of MotoGP with a Pit Lane Walk, Paddock Tour, World Champions Trophy Photo Op, meet-and-greets with the riders, access to the grid and pit wall, and more! 

MotoGP Experience includes:

• Four (4) nights at Fairmont Austin plus transfers to and from COTA for two (2) guests
• Two-Day pass for Saturday and Sunday
• Premier Lounge MotoGP VIP Village Pass
• MotoGP Village Hospitality (full-service dining experience and open bar)
• Pit Lane Walk
• Photo Op with World Champions Trophy
• One-day Premier Experiences: Team Garage Tour, VIP Guided Paddock Tour, Appearance by Current Rider, Q&A with a MotoGP Exec Business Insider, Access to Starting Grid before support races.

Donated by: 

MotoGP Experience

Dell Technologies

Cheryl Cook

Restrictions: Eagles Canyon Experience expires December 2024. Bikes will be delivered to the winner in June with production VIN numbers that can be registered in TX.    

2023 Tete de Cuvee | Domaine Paul BLANCK 

Savour the Exceptional  

An exceptional food, wine and exploration experience, set in one of the most popular areas in France, awaits two lucky guests securing this winning bid. The legendary Philippe Blanck will personally lead the two of you on a wine tasting, dining and educational tour of the Domaine Paul Blanck Winery located in the northeastern French region of Alsace. Vineyards blanket the landscape and the Vosges Mountains provide a gorgeous backdrop for this one-of-a-kind experience. Alsace is teeming with handsome fortresses, colorful half-timbered medieval towns and villages, local museums and world-class fine dining. Phillipe Blanck will also help you discover the areas’ hidden gems while touring in style–riding in your choice of a Lamborghini or Porsche. 

Kaysersberg, one of the most beautiful villages in France, is where you’ll find your stay. The 5-star hotel Le Chambard, the 2-star Michelin gourmet restaurant and the traditional Winstub, form a luxurious and humble ensemble designed to welcome guests create precious, unforgettable moments. This prestigious establishment, where elegance and harmony are essential, will be your home during your 3-night/4-day stay.  

Don’t miss out…savour the exceptional with Domaine Paul Blanck! 

 Package Includes: 

• 3 Nights/4 Days at the five star Le Chambard Hotel for two (2) guests 
• The ultimate fine dining experience at 2 Michelin Star Oliver Nasti’s restaurant 

• Private, guided tour of the Domaine Paul Blanck Winery and vineyards by Philippe Blanck himself with a tutored tasting, dinner, and selection of the best wines from the family wine library 
• Discover the fabulous medieval towns and villages, local museums, and hidden gems with Philippe while riding in style in your choice of a Lamborghini or Porsche 
• 500,000 American Airlines Advantage Miles 

Donated By:  

Domaine Paul Blanck 

Le Chambard 

American Airlines 

Restrictions: Dates must be mutually agreed upon. Some blackout dates apply. Package expires April 30, 2024.