WXXI Public Broadcasting – WXXI 2015 Auction
Auction Ends: May 9, 2015 11:00 PM EDT

Town Packages

2015 WXXI AUCTION TOWN TRAVEL PACKAGE: GENEVA

Item Number
C4094-3371
Estimated Value
426 USD
Sold
280 USD to LDEN
Number of Bids
17  -  Bid History

Item Description

Enjoy the infinite variety of Geneva...a beautiful lake, museums, theater, wineries, festivals and much, much more.

Steve and Julie O'Malley, of the CHAPMAN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST, offer an overnight stay for two with a full gourmet breakfast. This beautiful house was built in 1802 by Geneva's early Presbyterian community for the area's first clergyman, the Rev. Jedediah Chapman.

  • Item: Overnight for two with full gourmet breakfast, $160 value.
  • Conditions: Reservations are required.
  • Expiration date: 12/31/2015
  • Website: www.chapmanhousebb.com

The GENEVA HISTORICAL SOCIETY offers passes to the PROUTY-CHEW HOUSE and ROSE HILL MANSION and a copy of the book,  Treasures of American Architecture, Geneva, value $4.00. Total package value, $48.  Built in 1829, Prouty-Chew House serves as the headquarters of the Geneva Historical Society, which houses exhibits of the city’s history and culture. Visitors to the house will immediately sense the Society’s effort to recreate the lifestyle of a prominent family living in mid-19th century Geneva. The interior of the home retains its Federal era details in the front parlor and dining room. The house also includes a Victorian Parlor with furnishings reflective of the decorative taste of the second half of the 19th century.

Experience a taste of life on a19th-century estate when you visit the National Historic Landmark Rose Hill Mansion. Built in 1839, the elegant Greek Revival house was the center of a busy and productive farm in the 19th century. You will see twenty rooms restored and furnished in the Empire style, popular from the 1820s to 1850s and appreciate the magnificent view of Seneca Lake from the front porch.  Also, on the grounds is a tasting room operated by Billsboro Winery. After touring Rose Hill, stop by for a free taste of Billsboro wines. 

THE SMITH OPERA HOUSE is a perfect venue for viewing films and taking in a live performance of music, dance or speech. This historic performing arts theatre was built in 1894 and renovated in 1931 as a movie theater in a unique combination of Art Deco and Baroque motifs. The beautiful interior was carefully restored in the early 1990s. The Smith Center for the Arts owns and operates the Smith Opera House and coordinates numerous regional art advocacy projects.

The GENEVA ANTIQUE CO-OP is a multi-dealer antique and collectibles cooperative offering the best selection of glassware, pottery, furniture, primitives, books, records, sports cards, comics, prints, paintings, jewelry, games and toys. Customers will find a special store that brings back memories of yesteryear and is a fun place to shop.

  • Item: $25 gift certificate
  • Expiration date: 12/31/2015
  • Website: www.geneva-antique-coop.com
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Geneva-Antique-Co-op/20157852944266427

PORT’S CAFÉ serves elegant food and fine wine in an informal setting overlooking Seneca Lake.  Choice meats and fresh fish are cut in-house each day and served with fresh seasonal vegetables. Local farm fresh cheeses, fruits and vegetables are the chef's first choice. Port’s Café’s pastry chef creates all the luscious desserts. The best Finger Lakes wines and micro beers are always available by the glass.

  • Item: $40 dinner certificate
  • Expiration date: 12/31/2015
  • Conditions: Reservations are recommended. Not valid on Saturdays.
  • Website: www.portscafe.com
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/PortsCafe

AREA MUSIC & RECORDS carries thousands of new and used CDs, including boxed sets, local artists, imports and music DVDs as well as musical instruments, amplifiers, vinyl albums, music books, DVDs and connectors for miscellaneous instruments and audio equipment. If you are looking for something musical, this is the place to go.

  • Item: $10 gift certificate
  • Expiration date: None
  • Web site: www.arearecords.com
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Area-Records-and-Music/109185595779898

Looking for something different in your wine tasting experience? Then THREE BROTHERS WINERIES AND ESTATES has just the experience for you. Maximize your escape from the grind with just one stop for three unique wineries and one fabulous microbrew tasting room, all within walking distance of each other. You can start your self-guided tour at any of the wineries or the microbrewery. From fine Estate Rieslings to our fun, blended sweet wines, you are sure to find something to please!

  • Item: Two Tasting Passports for two, $80 value
  • Expiration date: None
  • Conditions: The passport will get you up to five samples of wine at each of the wineries as well as samples at the microbrewery and a root beer sample.
  • Website: www.3brotherswinery.com
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/3BrothersWineries

Find out more about the City of Geneva at www.visitgenevany.com

Certificates have no cash value.