High End Auction

Looking for a vacation package, exquisite jewels, high-tech gadgets or one-of-a-kind experiences? Don’t miss this auction scheduled for Labor Day at noon in Building 8.

A list of items will be posted here as donations are received.

Essa Flory Panda. Donated by Thelma Flory, in memory of Essa Flory, for whom the Hospice Center on Good Drive is named. Essa collected Pandas and each year, Thelma has donated a piece of Essa’s collection to the Labor Day Auction. This year’s feature is a Boehm China panda figurine.

Lancaster Stormers Player Experience.  Local stars today; national stars tomorrow.
You and your favorite baseball fanatic will personally meet a few of the season’s Lancaster Stormers so you can say you knew them when… *Redeemable during 2025 Season. Donated by Lancaster Stormers

Choose Your Own Sparkle. Shop with Vanscoy, Mauer & Bash Jewelers’ friendly team of experts to find your next ring, bracelet, necklace, watch or whatever your heart desires with this $250 gift card to one of Lancaster’s finest jewelers for the past 55 years.  Donated by Vanscoy, Maurer & Bash Diamond Jewelers.

Digital Billboard for Four Weeks. Harness the power of digital marketing to advertise your business, event or cause. Billboard must be used within one year from Labor Day Auction and can be used during any four weeks on a space-available basis. Locations are in Lancaster market. Donated by Oaktree Marketing.

Vehicle Maintenance for a Year Gift Card Bundle.  Don’t grind to a halt by forgetting your vehicle maintenance. Keep your ride in tip-top shape and with quarterly auto services including oil change and tire rotation from East Petersburg Auto Service, oil change from RH Cooper & Sons, lube/oil/filter change from Providence Auto and tire rotation from Columbia Tire.

IAD First Jump Course.  After 5-6 hours of ground school, make your first solo jump from 3,500 feet. While exiting the plane, the Instructor will assist in deploying your parachute. You will enjoy a 4-to-5-minute radio-assisted canopy ride to the ground.  Donated by Maytown Sport Parachute Club.

Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace – This 18K white gold melee chain displays a shimmering pendant consisting of two opposing rose cut diamonds enrobed with lustrous pave diamonds. This stunning 1.24 total carat necklace also has an interesting provenance.  It was once worn by Dianne Barbaro, the effervescent Kleinfeld Bridal Consultant on TV’s Say Yes to the Dress!  Valued at $13,900.  Donated by Parkhill Jewelry.

Legendary Cool:  YETI Bundle. With time-tested toughness and cold-holding power, YETI® Coolers are built to keep ice for days and live on for decades.  This Yeti bundle features a 17″ x 17″wheeled cooler and one-gallon Rambler jug featuring kitchen grade stainless steel, double-wall vacuum insulation and is 100% leak-proof.  Donated by Good’s Store.

Dining Around Town – Tickle your tastebuds with $1,000 worth of gift cards from restaurants and eateries around the county including Harvest, Horse Inn, John Wright Restaurant, Bonefish Grill, Cork & Cap, Fiorentino’s, Funck’s, J.B. Dawson, Mr. Bill’s Fat Crab Cafe, Peach Bottom Inn, Rotunda Brew Pub, Shady Maple Smorgasbord, Wegman’s, Gracie’s On Main, Park City Diner, Wayback Burgers, Yang’s, Pie In the Sky, Valentino’s Cafe, Zig’s Bakery and Applebee’s Grill & Bar.  Donated by Riverside Camping Association.

Teeth Whitening. If your teeth are stained, sport a persistent yellowish color, or just look dull, Dr. Feddock will use safe bleaching procedures to brighten up your smile. Professional teeth whitening is precise and won’t damage your enamel or gums.  Voted Among Best of Lancaster County 2022.  Donated by Feddock Family Dentistry.

One Week Stay in Palm Springs, CA Vacation Home. Willow Run, with dramatic sunrise and sunset views of the San Jacinto Mountains, is a supreme example of the iconic Palmer and Krisel design. This beautifully appointed three-bedroom, two bath home features an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, saltwater pool and spa, fire pit and gas grill.  Comfortably sleeps six.  More details available at https://willowrunpalmsprings.com/property/.  No smoking or pets; does not include airfare.  Based on availability and to be used by 12/31/2025. Donated by Sandy Gray of Lancaster’s own Pyfer, Reese, Straub, Gray & Farhat, P.C.

24″ Cultured Pearl Necklace. This delightful single strand pearl necklace is made in 14K yellow gold, using a78 white potato freshwater pearls. The strand is hand knotted between each and every pearl for added security. This timeless and classic style will accentuate any look!  Valued at $825.  Donated by Veleska Jewelers.

Lancaster Pub Tour Gift Card Bundle. Explore several of Lancaster County’s beloved taverns, pubs and tap houses. This gift card bundle includes:  $50 to The Cat’s Meow, $25 Square Mile, $25 to Stubby’s Bar & Grill, $25 gift card to Mick’s All-American Pub, $25 to The Lucky Dog Cafe, and $25 to Hennigan’s.  Donated by these generous establishments.

BREEO X30 Smokeless Fire Pit.  The X Series is Breeo’s flagship line of smokeless fire pits.  This X30 is 34.5″ in diameter and is built to last and designed to ensure a smokeless experience. It’s the perfect centerpiece for outdoor gatherings and features heavy duty gauge 304 stainless and corten steel, airflow technology feeds oxygen to get the fire started quickly, double wall construction and is compatible with the wide range of Breeo live-fire cooking accessories.  Donated by LanChester Hearth & Grill.

Delightful Downtown.  Experience all that downtown Lancaster has to offer with dinner at Josephine’s, dessert at Bistro Barbaret and a one-night stay at the newly renovated Holiday Inn-Lancaster. Breakfast for two is also included. Donated by Holiday Inn Lancaster and Friends of Hospice & Community Care.. Donated by Holiday Inn Lancaster

Pamper Yourself!  You work hard…treat yourself to a little pampering with a gift certificate for shampoo, style and facial at Mulberry Salon, 25 gift card to Nails Only, a 90-minute massage, and flowers from Royer’s Flowers.  Donated by these generous businesses.

Christmas In New York. Experience Christmas in New York, with round-trip transportation on Executive Coach on December 14, 2024. The bus will leave at 7:00 a.m. from Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster and will leave New York from the Winter Garden Theatre at 7:00 p.m. Trip to be to be sold in sets of 4 (13 sets available). Donated by Executive Coach, Inc.

Seven Days at the Shore. You won’t get a better view of the ocean than from this beautiful sixth floor oceanfront condominium in North Ocean City, Maryland. Accommodations include two bedrooms, two baths, full kitchen, living/dining room, laundry room, porch overlooking the ocean, indoor heated pool, elevator, sauna, sundeck, outside showers, and parking for two cars. Six-person limit. Virtually any SEVEN consecutive days between October 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.  No pets or smoking. Donated by Susan Bonekemper.

ECHO e-FORCE Combo Kit. Make short work of your lawn care with this two-in-one package. Kit includes the DSRM-2100 Trimmer with Speed-Feed 400 cutting head and the DPB-2500 Blower along with a 2.5Ah battery and standard charger. Donated by LEPCO.

Rose Coco Ring – This elegant yet whimsical cocktail ring features a split band and interlocking circles that are constructed of 14K rose gold and adorned with 1.82 carats of delicate “Coco” diamonds and .48 carat white diamonds.  Appraisal included.  Valued at $7,900.  Donated by Parkhill Jewelry, who will size the ring to the winner’s preference.

Private Dinner for Eight – Gather your group for a one-of-a-kind in-home dining experience. You’ll relish a delicious five-course meal with wine pairings prepared by Chopped Champion, Nicole Marchetti.  As a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Chef Marchetti honed her skills at top restaurants in Philadelphia and has trained a generation of new chefs at The Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts in Lancaster before becoming beginning her own business as a private chef.  Can be redeemed February – October.  Donated by Nicole Marchetti.

Natural Edge Hand-turned Wood Bowl.  This unique, bean-shaped bowl features a shallow bowl and wide, flat ledge adorned by an outer layer of classic white birch bark.  Ideal for cheese and crackers or as art to be displayed.  Dated, signed and donated by local artisan Larry Wolski.

Resort Vacation Certificates’ 7-Night Vacation in Worldwide Destinations.  Travel + Leisure is one of the largest vacation ownership Exchange and Rental Company, with a global presence in 110 countries and access to 4,200 + affiliated resorts around the world. Their Resort Vacation Certificate (RVC) is redeemable towards a seven-night (one week) vacation stay in popular destinations and affiliated resorts around the world. Certificates offer exciting experiences and lifetime memories that come from amazing vacations. Trip must be taken within one year after booking.  Donated by Travel + Leisure.

Cake & Ice Cream Gift Card Bundle.  Treat your sweet tooth with this deliciously, delightful desserts gift card bundle. Includes $25 gift card to The Udder Choice ice cream shop, $25 gift card to Scratch Bakes, $25 to Fox Meadows Creamery, $25 to Lancaster Pie & Coffee, gift card for one Pellman’s dessert and a gift card for one Dairy Queen round ice cream cake.  Donated by these generous businesses.

Skybox Suite, $500 Food Voucher & First Pitch.  Clipper Stadium was voted #1 Stadium in the Country by Ballpark digest!  Come see why while you and your party of 24 cheer on the local team  in style!  Have one of your guests throw out the first pitch and enjoy $500 in food vouchers for anything from popcorn to charcuterie.  Donated by the Lancaster Stormers.

Dude for a Day. One painter will be at your disposal for an 8-hour workday. Dude for a Day can be used for any interior or exterior painting project and includes a well-trained paint technician, a fully equipped company vehicle with all the necessary supplies (except paint) and 8 hours of quality craftsmanship. Donated by Two Dudes Painting Company.

Box Elder Hand-turned Wood Bowl.  This expertly hand-turned bowl is made of Box Elder wood, the lightest of all maple woods. It features a shallow bowl and large, uniquely shaped lip in the classic creamy white tone with a lone raspberry-colored streak, which is caused by a fungal infection in the tree.  Dated, signed and donated by local artisan Larry Wolski.

Couples Massage. You and your partner can reduce your stress and increase your relaxation at Destinations Spa at Leola Village, Lancaster’s only Forbes -Travel Four-Star Awarded Spa, with this Gift Certificate for 60-minute Couples Massage. The Spa perfectly blend fine Italian style fabrics with rustic antiques in a tranquil and peaceful setting…pampering at its finest.  Donated by The Inn at Leola Village.

Fine Dining Around Lancaster County.  Savor some of the best fare that Lancaster County has to offer with $100 gift cards each: The Log Cabin, Lombardo’s, Greenfield Inn, Bonefish Grill and Ciro’s.  Donated by Bonnie Jess Lopane.

Lagos High Bar Caviar Ring. The ring’s smooth oval dome is 18k yellow gold and encircled by Lagos’ iconic sterling silver Caviar beading. This ring definitely makes a statement. Valued at $850. Donated by Brent Miller Jewelers.

Breathtaking Brandywine Valley – The Brandywine Valley offers breathtaking scenery and award-winning dining and is home to world-class museums and gardens.  Plan an exciting excursion to take in the best of Brandywine with two tickets to Longwood Gardens, two tickets to Winterthur Museum, two tickets to Nemours Estate and $100 gift certificate for the classic Mendenhall Inn, just two miles from Longwood Gardens. All venues are within 30 minutes.  Donated by these generous businesses.

Get Lost in the Glow – The Travis Industries Hideaway 21E electric fireplace is a safe and economical way to reduce heating costs and set the perfect mood. Keep your home warm and cozy with variable heat settings, realistic LED flames and firebox illuminations, fully integrated sound system, down lighting options and built-in USB charging station. Get lost in the glow!  Donated by Lanchester Hearth & Grill.

Hand-turned Wood Vessel.  This vessel with lid showcases the natural beauty and timeless elegance of wood turning.  It features a full complement of light-to-dark wood tones as the backdrop for its dramatic Lichtenburg fractal burns. These unique burns are created by passing voltage discharges throughout the surface and creates a tree or lightning-like design.  Dated, signed and donated by local artisan Larry Wolski.

Two Season Tickets for the Lancaster Stormers 2025 season.  As a Stormers Full-Season ticket member, you’ll never miss a pitch as you enjoy the full 60-game slate in the #1 Stadium in the Country–over a $700 value.  Donated by Lancaster Stormers.

Fall in the Smokies – October 12 – 17, 2025. This vacation stay is in the height of the Smoky Mountains’ fall foliage season and this beautiful vacation home is the perfect place to take in all the magnificent colors! Amenities for this amazing retreat–that sleeps 12–include a fully equipped kitchen, hot tub, home theater, game room, and breathtaking views from the outdoor deck. Enjoy beautiful, vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors in the open living room, kitchen, and dining areas. Along with cozy, plush furnishings in the living room, you’ll find a floor to ceiling stacked stone fireplace. The handsome dining room table allows seating for eight, with extra seating at the bar. Action packed Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, as well as the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, is just a short car ride away.  For photos and details, visit https://eaglesridge.com/pigeon-forge-cabin/best-of-both-worlds.  Donated by Greg and Vicki Berkey.

Ice Cream Party for 30. Perfect for a birthday party, bridal shower or family gathering. Enjoy your choice of Maplehofe Dairy’s ice creams and all the fixings! Donated by Maplehofe Dairy Farm Store.

14K Gold 18″ Chain with Fossilized Ammonite Pendant – Known for their distinctive spiral shells, Ammonites are believed to hold the energy of ancient wisdom and are often used as tools for healing.  This unique pendant will not only help with personal transformation but it will look stunning while doing it!  Valued at $750.  Donated by Oletowne Jewelers.

A Visit to the Sweetest Place on Earth.  Warm, welcoming and distinctly Hershey, the Hershey Lodge is the perfect place to stay when visiting Chocolate Town U.S.A. Enjoy overnight accommodations (weekday) at the Lodge and get Hershey Park Happy with four single-day admissions to the Park (through 2024 season). Donated by Hershey Lodge.

Ice Cream Party for 100. Perfect for a corporate picnic or neighborhood block party. Enjoy your choice of Turkey Hill’s famous ice cream and drink flavors and a personal appearance from Turkey Hill’s giant cow! Donated by Melissa and John Mattilio.