| Gala with Silent & Grand Auctions
This festive black-tie evening will open our Tree Auction, the
most anticipated part of the Holly Festival of Trees weekend.
Nearly fifty trees and gift packages are available for auction.
Forty-two for our Silent Auction and seven for our Grand Auction
to be held during the Gala with Bruce Rader, Sports Anchor from
WAVY TV-10, as our emcee and Scott Freeman as our Auctioneer.
Local designers have been working since long before the season
began and have generously donated their time and resources to
create some of the most beautiful holiday trees displayed this
year. All of the trees are lovingly decorated and many are accompanied
by unique gift packages relating to their themes.
Themes in the Silent Auction include:
- Virginia Beach
- Norfolk
- New Orleans
- Golf
- Monster Trucks
- Jimmy Buffett
- Christmas Eve
- Cocktails
- Red Hat Society
- Sesame Street
- Dog Lover
- Women’s Clothing
And the trees for our Grand Auction are:
“Santa’s Den”
Sponsored by QVC, Suffolk
Designed by Margie Wilkins and Frank Hovatter.
Featuring a den full of furniture and accessories and a BOSE music
system centered around a traditional tree decorated with Thomas
Pacconi collectible ornaments.
“Angels Among Us”
Sponsored by QVC
Designed by Grace Martino
Featuring a breathtaking assortment of angel ornaments and accessories
as well as a wicker sitting room setting.
“A Traditional Christmas”
Sponsored and Designed by Dillard’s, MacArthur Center
Featuring Waterford Crystal and Lenox China
“’Twas the Night Before Christmas”
Sponsored by Franklin Asset Management
Designed by Martha Franklin and Amy Harrington
Featuring a trundle bed and many other gifts to make a little
girl’s holiday wishes come true.
“All American Family”
Sponsored and Designed by Patriot Circle of the King’s Daughters
Featuring a huge variety of events, including sports tickets,
hotel stays and museum memberships the whole family will enjoy.
“Vintage 2005”
Sponsored by Total Wine & More
Designed by Martha Newell and Silver Conley
Featuring a VIP tour of California Wine Country, wine, and wine-related
gifts
Jewelry Tree
Sponsored by David Nygaard Fine Jewelers
Designed by Cherie Shores
Featuring jewelry designed by David Nygaard
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