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11th Century Chateau in the South of France
The views, the wines, the solitude, the history, the seasons, the food! Enjoy a spectacular week-long retreat to the French countryside. Tournou le Haut lies in the Languedoc wine region of southern France, south of the historic medieval town of Carcassonne on a hilltop in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Surrounded by vineyards, Tournou le Haut has been lovingly restored and expanded into a modern year-round residence of 7,000 sq. ft., with an infinity pool overlooking the valley, and the convenience of the international airport at Toulouse only an hour and 15 minutes away. Tournou le Haut comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests, with six bedrooms, two ensuite bathrooms, a large bathroom with tub and shower and two half-bathrooms.. Airfare not included. (Date to be mutually agreed upon.) www.tournoulehaut.com
Group Wine Tasting and Dinner at La Campania
Award winning wines and fine Neapolitan cuisine await you at La Campania. You and 19 of your friends, family or colleagues will enjoy a private wine tasting followed by a mouthwatering feast of Italian treasures in the wine library. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss! (Date to be mutually agreed upon.)
Autographed Tom Brady Football
Start with one part deadly accurate passing; add two parts play-calling and field vision; top it off with team leadership – and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a Hall of Fame bound quarterback! Tom Brady was twice named league MVP, won two Super Bowl MVPs and led his Patriots teammates to three Super Bowl championships. The 2011 season may have ended with disappointment in St. Louis, but all of New England knows we haven’t heard the last of Brady and company. A Brady ball is must have for the ultimate Patriots fan.
Conductor and Leadership Training
Learn how to conduct an orchestra while improving your leadership skills! Enjoy two conducting lessons by BPO Zander Fellow Benjamin Vickers; a third conducting lesson will be presented by Maestro Zander himself. Then, you will conduct the Boston Philharmonic for a 15 minute piece at rehearsal while being coached by Maestro Zander in the presence of your friends and family. An intimate reception will follow your conducting debut. You will also receive a DVD of your performance and your very own baton. (Date to be mutually agreed upon.)
Autographed Rob Gronkowski Football
Rob Gronkowski has achieved superstar status with the Patriots in short order. He set a number of NFL records at his position in 2011 – single-season marks never before attained by a tight end: most receiving touchdowns (17), most total touchdowns (18) and most receiving yards (1,327). A ball autographed by “Gronk” is a must have for any Patriots fan.
Picnic & Boat Outing with Commodore Zander
Enjoy an afternoon of boating on the Charles River with Maestro Zander. Stop and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch along the way. (Date to be mutually agreed upon.)
Celebrity Violinist Joanna Kurkowicz
Joanna Kurkowicz, BPO concert master, offers a private recital for you and your close friends, colleagues, or family; includes three solo CDs and a chair beside her at a BPO rehearsal. (Date to be mutually agreed upon.)
The Voci Angelica Trio Featuring BPO Cellist Aristides Rivas
Voci Angelica performs evocative and emotionally resonant folk music from Asian, Latin American, African and European traditions. These traditional songs are transformed into engaging original arrangements for two sopranos, cello, percussion and piano. Experience the trio with a private recital in your home. (Date to be mutually agreed upon.) www.vociangelicatrio.com
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
What could possibly be better than watching the Red Sox vs. the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway with three of your closest friends? How about watching your favorite players from the seats closest to the field! Nothing gets you closer to the game than dugout seats! Get into the action on Saturday April 14, 2012, at 4:05pm. One parking pass included.
Arneis Quartet Featuring BPO Principal Second Violinist Rose Drucker
The Arneis Quartet is proving to be one of the finest emerging ensembles of its generation. Playfully named after the Arneis grape – a varietal that is difficult to grow, but which yields an exquisite white wine – it has also been praised by the Beijing Global Times for its “beautiful sound.” Experience this Boston-based quartet by hosting a private recital in your home. (Date to be mutually agreed upon.) www.arneisquartet.com
Evening of Improv with Gabriela Montero
Jazz players are known for their improvisational skills, but according to the Wall Street Journal, concert pianist Gabriela Montero “turned the music world on its ear” by bringing that concept to classical music. Experience Montero’s visionary interpretations and unique improvisational gifts as she performs a private recital for you and five friends in the home of Maestro Zander. (Date to be mutually agreed upon.)
An Evening with the Goodwins
You and a guest will join famed political speech writer and author Richard Goodwin and Pulitzer Prize winning author, historian, political commentator and passionate baseball aficionado Doris Kearns Goodwin for a game and dinner at Fenway Park in the luxurious members box. Enjoy an evening of riveting stories from their days at the White House through to the events of today, including Doris’ collaboration with Stephen Spielberg on a film version of her best-selling book, Team of Rivals, due to be released later this year. (Game date to be mutually agreed upon.)
Boston Getaway Weekend
Enjoy a two-night weekend stay at the Westin Boston Waterfront hotel, breakfast included. While in town enjoy two prime tickets to the Boston Ballet’s performance of Don Quixote on Saturday April 28, two passes to the Institute of Contemporary Art and dinner for two at Strega Waterfront.
Martha’s Vineyard Fall Get Away
Spend a relaxing and peaceful fall week on the Vineyard. Located in Edgartown, this three bedroom home abuts the 5,000-acre Manuel Correllus State Forest. Enjoy the serene “ancient way” trail and walk for miles through this magnificent state forest. The house is perfect for up to three adult couples – each of the three bedrooms includes its own private bathroom. Prepare your local catch of the day in its gourmet kitchen, or unwind with friends by the gas fired fireplace in the living room. The house is conveniently located about two miles from Edgartown village. Available for one week in September or October. (No young children please; date to be mutually agreed upon.)
An Evening with Alan Dershowitz
Dinner just got more interesting! Enjoy an unforgettable evening for eight with Harvard Law School Professor Alan Dershowitz, who has been described as “the nation’s most peripatetic civil liberties lawyer” and one of its “most distinguished defenders of individual rights.” Dershowitz has penned more than 100 articles in publications such as The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal and is the author of numerous fiction and non-fiction works. Dinner will be hosted at the home of Maestro Zander. (Date to be mutually agreed upon.)
VIP Fenway Park Tour & Game
Enjoy two seats for a Red Sox home game of your choice, including a pre-game VIP tour of Fenway Park, “ringside” view of batting practice, plus a signed Josh Beckett jersey. (Game date to be mutually agreed upon.)
Mandarin Oriental & Jean-Pierre & Co. Spa & Salon Package
Enjoy a two-hour “Time Ritual” at Mandarin Oriental’s award winning 16,000-sqaure-foot oasis of serenity and rejuvenation. Customized to your individual needs, time rituals are designed to restore your natural state of equilibrium – the ultimate sensory experience for mind, body and spirit! But that’s not all: treat yourself to a fabulous cut & blow dry by award-winning stylist Chuck Bass at Jean-Pierre & Co. of Newbury Street. Voted Best of Boston 2011 by Boston Magazine, Chuck “works both wet and dry cutting techniques to create head-turning styles.”