Live Auction Items
Progressive Dinner Cruise for 8 (#9)
Captain Ken Gray will pick you up at Rabun Boathouse for a “Foodies” festive & fun evening! Relax and chat with your friends as you cruise along Lake Rabun to your first destination. Margaret and Scotty Greene will be delighted to host you for cocktails & appetizers at their home! Your dining experience continues at the home of the Kennedys where Forrest Kennedy and Brad Fischer will present your main course. Delectable dessert with cordials awaits your arrival at Lee and Trey Loughran’s home. All aboard for your return to Rabun Boat house!! June or August through mid-September 2027. Excluding holidays. Mutually agreed upon date.
Estimated Value: $3,500
Wooden Boat Progressive Cocktail Party for 10! (#10)
A One-of-a-Kind Lake Rabun Experience — Where Wooden Boats Meet the Beauty of New Lake Homes Step back in time and experience the rich history and timeless charm of Lake Rabun’s beloved wooden boats! Your evening begins at the Lake Rabun Wooden Boat Club Clubhouse, where you’ll enjoy libations and a fascinating look into the history of wooden boats on the lake. You’ll have the rare opportunity to see special wooden boat memorabilia, historic images, and treasures seldom on display—a true treat for anyone who loves Lake Rabun and its boating heritage. Then, the fun really begins! Climb aboard beautiful wooden boats and putt across the lake to your next destination: the lovely new home of Jo & Andrea Carroll, who will welcome you with their gracious hospitality and wonderful lakeside experience. From there, cruise on to your final stop at the new home of Lance & Sonja Cooper, where you’ll be welcomed for a festive and joyous finale to an unforgettable evening on the lake. This one-of-a-kind cruise beautifully blends Lake Rabun’s treasured past with its exciting new chapter— from magnificent wooden boats and rarely seen memorabilia to two gorgeous new lake homes and the warm hospitality of their owners. A Lake Rabun experience like this comes around only once! Available dates are between April 18, 2027 and August 30, 2027, excluding holidays.
Estimated Value: $2,000
Witham Point Walking Progressive Dinner for 10 (#15)
Invite your group to a walking progressive dinner for 10 on Witham Point, with visits to the beautiful homes of Maggie Miley & Pete Schofield, Mary Shannon & Dwight Scott, and Kathryn & Jud Graves. Enjoy three lovely homes hosted by some of the area’s best hosts and chefs. Mutually agreed upon date.
Estimated Value: $3,500
Stay at The Hushpuppy House on Folly Beach (#13)
Enjoy the calm and peaceful views of the Atlantic Ocean from your beachfront rocking chair. 20 minutes from downtown Charleston, the Hushpuppy house on Folly Beach is the place to be between November 1, 2026 and April 1, 2028, excluding April, 2027 through August, 2027. Gather your friends, family or just yourselves and take in the sun at this 6 bedroom, 5 bath house that can sleep up to 14! Explore the beach and head to downtown Charleston for even more sightseeing. It is like two vacations in one! Holidays excluded.
Estimated Value: $12,000
Dinner for 8 Hosted by Kelly Blount (#25)
Dinner for 8 professionally prepared by Personal Chef Alex Stein in Kelly Blount’s unique and beautiful Lake Rabun Home. Menu options include: Appetizers Entree Bruschetta and Burrata Board Filet Oysters with Sauces Scallops with a beer parsnip puree or leek fondue Shrimp with a red onion cocktail sauce Braised Short Ribs Lamb Lollipops Seabass Halibut Starch Vegetable Fondant Potatoes Summer Succotash Creamy herb polenta Broccolini Twice baked potatoes Braised/roasted carrots Homemade pasta Brussel sprouts Dessert Souffle Crème brulee!
Available dates: February 6, 2027; March 13, 2027; April 10, 2027; May 8, 2027; September 18, 2027;
October 9, 2027.
Estimated Value: $3,500
Dillard House Stay for 2(#28)
You can enjoy a 2-night stay with your choice of 4 meals and a trail ride for 2 at the gloriously renovated Dillard House, a mountain resort with guest rooms, meeting space, spa, and renowned restaurant serving traditional, family-style Southern cuisine. Enjoy time-honored favorites at The Dillard house Restaurant, and look forward to experiences at Rock House Tavern, Rabun Brewing, and Doghobble Wine Tasting Room – each offering its own distinctive way to savor the spirit of the region.
Value: $1,200 Estimated
Chef Curated Dinner for 8 hosted by Tim & Sharon Harper (#4)
Tim and Sharon Harper look forward to welcoming you to their beautiful Lake Rabun home. Your dinner will be prepared by Legacy Ventures Chefs; Chris Blobaum, Darrell Goodman and Brian Bullock. They will prepare a 4 course dinner with wine and beverages. Relax with your friends and enjoy. Mutually agreed upon date, excluding holidays.
Estimated Value: $3,500
Intimate Dinner for 8 at the West Farmhouse (#20)
Enjoy the drive down the long driveway and begin to breathe more deeply. You will be welcomed into the historic and beautiful Farm home of Laura and Tom West. Learn how home has evolved through the years and enjoy peace and solitude therein. Chefs Laura West and Laura Morgan, along with able assistants Tom West and Jay Morgan, will lovingly prepare a delicious home cooked meal for your party of 8. Mutually agreed upon date.
Estimated Value: $3,500
A True Tuscan Experience for 4 (#43)
Have you dreamed of vacationing in Italy? Or maybe you just can’t wait to get back!!! Here’s your opportunity. We are offering a 7-night stay for 4 people in 2027 or beyond (there is no expiration date). There are multiple properties in the Italian hill town of Manciano to choose from. This is a charming town where you can walk everywhere! Go sit at one of the local bars and enjoy gelato, cappuccino or just the locals. Shop in the enchanting shops and enjoy the traditions. The homes are an easy 1 ½ hour drive by car from the Rome airport and close to Siena and Firenza.
Estimated Value: $5,500 – $30,000
Stay at Sea Dunes – Ocean Front Oasis @ Amelia Island Plantation for 4 (#33)
Here is a one week stay on Amelia Island at Sea Dunes for 4! Sea Dunes Villas is located within a private, luxury resort community on the southern tip of beautiful and historic Amelia Island, Florida. You will enjoy a two bedroom/two-bathroom condo overlooking the ocean on the Amelia Island Plantation. Enjoy your coffee on the balcony overlooking the ocean with the refreshing breeze keeping you cool. Picture a leisurely stroll down the beach or maybe even a pickup volleyball game!!!
Estimated Value: $5,500
Silent auction items
Thanksgiving Dinner for 6 pre-made by Epting Catering (#29)
Relax and enjoy your company with a pre-made Thanksgiving Dinner for 6! Imagine… all you need to do is warm the dinner up and relax! The dinner will include the following:
*Roasted Savory Turkey *Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
*Giblet Gravy *Cheese Biscuits
*Cornbread Stuffing *Macaroni and Cheese
*Squash Casserole *Collard Greens
*Garlic Mashed Potatoes *Southern Style Green Beans
*Rum Bundt Cake
Estimated Value: $250
5-night Stay in The Florida Panhandle (#11)
This experience includes an up to 5-night stay in up to 3 bedrooms accommodation (based on availability) on the Emerald Coast of Florida. Rentals are in Panama City Beach (Colypso, Splash, or Tidewater Beach Resort) and Destin, FL (in the Sandestin and Pelican Beach Resort) feature family friendly resorts and luxury condos complete with incredible amenities. Panhandle Getaways is certain that you will find the perfect condo or beach home rental for your next beach vacation to the Florida’s Gulf Coast. This item includes an up to 5-night stay in an 1-to-3-bedroom accommodation (4 to 6 guests). Based on availability. Blackout dates: May 20 to August 5th, 2027; all holidays; March 27th to April 11th, 2027; and October 2 to October 10, 2027.
Estimated value: $2,500
Wine Tour for 10 (#14)
Tour beautiful vineyards in the acclaimed Dahlonega Wine Country. Your wine tasting tour for 10 will include roundtrip transportation from Lake Rabun chauffeured by Michael Crowe’s professional crew with stops at several vineyards. Stops may include Stonewall Creek, Terra Incognito, Tiger Mountain and/or Doghobble at the Dillard house.
Estimated Value: $700
Aerial Photo for 2 (Plane Ride) (#2)
Soar through the sky with Scott Poss as your experienced pilot. Enjoy the unique view of Lake Rabun and the beauty of the surrounding mountains. If weather permits, you will be able to take a photo of your beloved Lake Rabun home.
Estimated Value: $1,500
Car/Boat/Airplane/Motorhome Detailing Gift Certificate(#12)
Would you like your boat, car, motorhome, or even airplane to be more sparkly than anyone else on the block? Amber Peete is your gal! She will come to your boathouse, house, or hangar and work her magic. Can’t get any easier than that!!
Estimated Value: $300
Hall’s Boat House Pontoon Boat for a Day(#7)
Enjoy Lake Rabun with this 1-day pontoon rental from Hall’s Legacy at Hall’s Boathouse. The boat accommodates 11, including the driver, so bring your family and friends! Donated by Hall’s Boathouse.
Estimated Value: $550
*Not valid holiday or holiday weekends
Moonrise Distillery(#19)
One 750 ml bottle of The Moonrise Distillery Single Barrel Reserve which is the flagship expression of the Bourbon Whiskey Family. Aged a minimum of 10 years, this bourbon is the oldest and most complex bourbon whiskey ever produced by Moonrise Distillery. This smooth expression is offered at 112 proof, introduces top notes of butter and vanilla and finishes with a complex butter scotch and caramel experience. Recognized as the oldest continuously operating distillery in Georgia, Moonrise Distillery has been recognized as number one distillery in Georgia six times. Moonrise Distillery is your Georgia Grown producer of ultra-premium spirits and ready to drink craft cocktails. Cheers to you and your friends!!!
This is going to be fun!!!!!
Estimated Value: $150
The Orchard Golf & Country Club Golf for 4 (#35)
Experience a round of Golf for 4 at The Orchard Golf & Country Club, including a cart and a fabulous luncheon!!! Situated next to the Chattahoochee National Forest at the base of the Appalachian Mountains, The Orchard Golf & Country Club is nestled amid apple orchards, annual flowering trees, shrubs, and cool running mountain streams. The creeks that wind throughout the property sustained the working cattle farm and apple orchard it once was and are now home to deer and other wildlife. The Orchard Golf & Country Club is open six days per week. Expires 10/27
Estimated Value: $350
Hand-painted Wood Chair by John Siegel (#5)
Delight your child or grandchild with his or her own uniquely hand-painted rocking chair by the talented local artist, John Siegel. Something unique that will be cherished, enjoyed, and passed onto the next child. Each chair is painted by hand with a combination of 21 colors. This chair is bright and happy. You can’t help but smile when you look at it.
Estimated Value: $300
Gift Certificate from Firmly Rooted Flower Farm (#38)
Summer 2027 Bouquet Subscription. Each week for four (4) weeks you will receive a fresh bouquet of Summer Flowers which will include our coveted Dahlias! We are excited to have you in our flower family and can’t wait to get our gorgeous farm fresh flowers into your hands!
Estimated Value: $100
Pickleball Tournament at Shady Lane Racquet Club (home of Michael McGaughey & Craig
Kettles)(#22) with lunch catered by Open Door @ Alley’s for 12 (#6)
A competition tournament structured for 12 people at the home of Michael McGaughey and Craig Kettles. All skill levels welcome along with a competitive spirit! You will be rewarded with a scrumptious lunch provided by our one and only Open Door @ Alley’s of Lakemont, GA!!! Mutually agreed upon date between Labor Day 2027 and July 2028.
Estimated Value: $1,200
“Radiant Rabun” A Betty King Original Oil Painting (#3)
Original Oil painting lovingly created by the one and only Betty King. The oil on linen panel is 12×16 unframed. Framed, the masterpiece is 18×22.
Estimated Value: $2,200
Original Pet or boathouse Painting by Helen McSwain (#32)
Helen will create an original painting of your favorite family member, whether you have a dog, cat, or horse!!! Or, if you prefer, she will paint your boathouse. You provide a clear photograph of ONE animal, or your boathouse and Helen will work her magic!
Estimated Value: $350
Providence Farmstead Beef Box (#16) Providence Farmstead is a 5th generation farming family which provides premium American Wagyu beef and Jersey dairy products. They operate a local farm-to-table market in Clayton, GA that features their beef and dairy products and other gifts. Providence Farms are located outside Otto, NC and Demorest,
- The beef box will include the following:
*2 ribeyes *2 merlot steaks
*2 New York strips *2 pounds ground beef
*1 shoulder roast
Estimated Value: $160
Boat Winterization and Oil Change (#37)
Everyone who needs to winterize their boat will want to watch this item! Gene’s Marine has donated a $300 gift certificate towards winterization and oil change to take care of your investment.
Estimated Value: $300
Massage at Mind and Body Haven ENA (#17)
The Mind and Body Haven in Lakemont can’t really be described in one word. From relaxation therapist to sophisticated sport medicine treatments, owner Ena Weinstein offers it all. Relax and allow Ena to thoroughly evaluate your needs and work her magic for you!
Gift Certificate Value: $250
Massage at Sacred Mountain Bodyworks by Cindy (#22)
Sacred Mountain Bodyworks, located in Tiger, GA, is a place where you can get an hour-long massage tailored to your unique preferences and needs. Relax, allow Cindy to work bring you relief and relaxation.
Gift Certificate Value: $125
Mani/Pedi by Hidden Gem Nails (#41)
Who doesn’t appreciate beautiful hands and feet? Susan’s talents are available for your next experience with a Mani/Pedi. Get ready to dance! Gift certificate donated by medical nail tech, Susan Schnurr, Tiger, GA.
Gift Certificate Value: $90
Boat Detailing Gift Certificate by Prestige (#42)
$300 Gift Certificate to put toward the detailing of your boat or car with the talented Shane Ellison.
Lighting Package from Moontech (#21)
Add outdoor ambiance to your property with outdoor lighting by Moontech. Moontech will install a 10- light low voltage package to enhance safety and add beauty to your yard. The effect is pleasing to the eye and very effective in eliminating dark spots along a path or stairs without the glare of traditional yard lights.
Estimated Value: $3,400
Glen-Ella Springs Resort Dinner for 2 (#23)
New owners, Michelle and Brian Sidling, would love to welcome a party of two for a delectable meal at the historic Glen-Ella Springs Resort.
Estimated Value: $100
Chef Brian Lagault $500 Gift Certificate (#24)
Personal Chef Brian Lagault has donated a gift certificate for $500 that you can put toward a professionally prepared meal for 4 in your home. You can, of course, invite more and pay the difference.
Gift Certificate Value: $500
Tiger Drive-In Camper Overnight for 2 with traditional canteen food (#30)
Who doesn’t dream of a sleepover in a camper at a drive in movie theater?! Now you can do it! The camper holds two people, and you can also have family or friends pitch tent(s) outside the camper for a larger party! Bathrooms and showers are available on site. You will also receive a $50 credit toward a wide selection of food from the Tiger Drive-In Canteen! Movie tickets are included.
Estimated Value: $200
Custom Ceramic Platter by local artist Sarah Thurston (#31)
Local Artist Sarah Thurston will create a one-of-a-kind ceramic platter with the 2026 Smoke On The Mountain logo on it!
Estimated Value: $100
Two Night Stay for up to 15 at The Barn on Lake Rabun (#34)
Do you have a family gathering in the near future? Comfortably sleeping up to 15, The Barn has it all for you! The Barn at Lake Rabun has been restored into a place where family & friends can gather and relax with carefree comfort in one of the most desirable spots in Georgia. Once a 500 acre equestrian estate owned by the Coca-Cola’s Candler family, it echoes the history & traditions of old Lakemont, combining a broad use of large river stone & timbers from the surrounding area. The exterior has its own distinct personality boasting a dramatic cat-ski roof line reminiscent of a colonial saltbox style. Cooking facilities, gathering space (indoor and outdoor) and even space for dancing!!!!
Estimated Value: $4,000
Lake Rabun Hotel Opportunities (#36)
Lake Rabun Hotel has graciously donated a gift certificate for $450 that you can use how you choose. You can choose a one night stay in a king room for two OR you could choose a 2 night stay in one of the smaller rooms OR you could choose a 1 night stay in a smaller room and include dinner in the Restaurant OR you could choose to come to the Hotel Restaurant as many times as adds up to $450. Choices!
Gift Certificate Value: $450
Unique Antique Glass Frame by local resident Clara Harrington (#39)
Clara has created a unique framed suncatcher window art perfect to grace your porch window. the sun rays glance off the crystal, magic will dance before your eyes.
Estimated Value: $100
Fireplace Tool Set (#40)
Classic iron fireplace tool set. Adding the right tool set to your fireplace system can create a great accent, even if you use a gas or electric fireplace, and you do not need to clean it. This tool set contains a poker, tongs, broom, scooping pan and shovel, all stored in a simple stand, and these tools can be used to clean a wood burning fireplace, or they can be used to provide the illusion of an authentic fireplace when placed next to your heating appliance. The sturdy construction is long lasting, and the classic design makes this a great fit for any home. Approximately 22 inches tall.
Estimated Value: $250
Print of Mary Poss Painting #403 of 450 (#41)
Print of painting of Hall’s Boathouse 1984 by Mary George Poss. This is one of the paintings that sold out in its original form at a previous LRA fundraising auction.
Estimated Value: $2,500
**Payments to the Lake Rabun Foundation through North Georgia Community Foundation are deductible as charitable contributions for federal and state income tax purposes to the extent allowed by law, limited to the excess of the amount paid over the value of goods or services received.
