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

Town Packages

2015 WXXI AUCTION TOWN TRAVEL PACKAGE: KEUKA POTTERY TRAIL

Item Number
C4100-3378
Estimated Value
569 USD
Sold
469 USD to ccfb0dbae
Number of Bids
28  -  Bid History

Item Description

With this new town package you will take a leisurely drive along Keuka Lake and stop along the way at the studios of three potters’ studios and admire their original creative work.

ESPERANZA MANSION is a gorgeous example of Greek revival architecture that offers its guests breathtaking views of Keuka Lake and the surrounding countryside. Built in 1838, the mansion is on the National Registry of Historic Places and is fully restored to its original 19th century splendor. The nine guest rooms, named for varieties of grapes grown in the Finger Lakes region, come complete with period décor, canopy or sleigh beds and decorative fireplaces.

  • Item: Overnight stay for two with European continental breakfast, $279 value.
  • Expiration date: None
  • Requirements/restrictions: Reservations required. Rooms are subject to availability.
  • Web site: www.esperanzamansion
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/EsperanzaFLX

SOMMERVILLE POTTERY is created in the in the home studio of Monica and Ray Sommerville. With more than 25 years of experience, the Sommervilles design and create wheel-thrown functional stone-ware pottery that can be used every day. Among the beautiful and practical pottery pieces are mugs, dinnerware, lamps and a unique yarn bowl, which are glazed in a variety of colors including red, blue and purple. The Sommervilles offer a gift certificate, which may be used to purchase pottery or for a pottery lesson.

For over 40 years potters Eric and Barbara Havill have crafted HAVILL STONEWARE AND PORCELAIN from porcelain and speckled stoneware. Both work the potter’s wheel with Eric making the larger pieces such as lamps, covered casseroles and assorted baking dishes. Barbara makes the smaller pieces including dinner and dessert plates, bowls and mugs. She decorates each Havill creation by hand with birds, blossoms and other themes inspired by the natural surroundings of their farm studio situated on a wooded hill overlooking Keuka Lake. The Havills are offering a footed serving bowl in porcelain with Chun and copper red glazes.

  • Item: Bowl, $65 value.
  • Conditions: Pick up the piece at the Havill farm studio.
  • Website: www.havillepottery.com

THE UNION BLOCK ITALIAN RESTAURANT is a casual walk-in restaurant serving home-style Southern Italian & Mediterranean-inspired food.  The restaurant is a family friendly with a Kid's Menu, Seasonal Breakfast & Lunch Menus & Daily Chalkboard Specials.  Live Music Weekends & Sixteen Craft Beers are on tap in the Grotto's full service Bar w/ Signature Cocktails, a variety of local & international wines and Craft NY State Liquors too.  Enjoy.

  • Item: $100 gift certificate
  • Expiration date: None
  • Conditions: No reservations.  Walk-in restaurant that uses “No Wait” app for your smart phone.  You can download the app from their website home page.
  • Website: www.unionblockitalian.com
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Union-Block-Italian-Bistro/117080596556

When entering the KEUKA ARTISAN BAKERY AND DELI you will be surrounded by the delectable aromas of fresh baked breads, yummy pastries and cupcakes, espresso and homemade soups. The mouth-watering sandwiches are prepared with breads made with whole-wheat flour milled in Trumansburg, New York. Locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables are used, whenever possible. Stop in for breakfast, lunch or mid-afternoon snack and enjoy the warm hospitality and cozy atmosphere.

  • Item: $25 gift certificate
  • Expiration date: 12/15/2015
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Keuka-Artisan-Bakery-Deli/137176406345733

Find out what more Keuka Lake has to offer, www.jamestownupclose.com.

Certificates have no cash value.