Check back for Dreams 2008

Dreams 2007

1. TAKE A MAGIC 'KAYAK' RIDE AND THROW SOME SHRIMP ON THE BARBIE…When the crew from MEN AT WORK arrives at your house to wash your windows, screens and sills inside and out, owner RICHARD COWAN will whisk you away for a kayaking adventure on Squibnocket Pond. If the stripers are running, you can hook one from the kayak and have the ride of your life. Return home to your sparkling windows!

2. IN GRAND STYLE…You and a fellow opera lover will experience both the OPENING NIGHT of both the Metropolitan Opera's 2007-2008 Season and the new production of Donizetti's 'LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR' from two prime ORCHESTRA SEATS at the METROPOLITAN OPERA on September 24, 2007. This very special Dream will include the POST-PERFORMANCE GALA DINNER. Take home a signed copy of NANCY ELLISON'S book 'In Grand Style - The Glory of the Metropolitan Opera' and Nancy will print an 11 x 17" photo of your choice from the book! This amazing Dream made possible through the generosity of BILL and NANCY ELLISON ROLLNICK.

3. THE MAN WHO WASN'T THERE… TONY SHALHOUB will definitely be there when you and three guests visit the set of his hit series 'MONK' in L.A. And, after the final take, you'll enjoy a 'spotless' lunch with Tony. Dream is subject to shooting schedule and will not include transportation or lodging. Maximum of 4 people for the set visit. Tony Shalhoub's recording dates for 2007 are mid-September to mid-November in 2007.

4. TAKE A SISTER ISLAND SAIL…Sail to Nantucket with nine of your favorite people aboard the exquisite 91' motor yacht 'KELDI' on a mutually agreeable date. Lunch will be catered.

5. A PRESIDENTIAL DREAM IN HARVARD SQUARE…Spend an evening in the luxurious Presidential Suite at THE CHARLES HOTEL and host a four-course dinner for four personalized by Rialto's James Beard award-winning chef and cookbook author, JODY ADAMS, in the newly renovated Rialto restaurant. The host will enjoy a one-night stay in the Suite and receive breakfast in bed for two from Henrietta's Table the following morning. Parking will be complimentary. Courtesy of DICK FRIEDMAN and the SAPPHIRE GROUP.

6. CAN YOU SAY "TWENTY-FORE!"...the DREAMERS CUP is back and the VINEYARD GOLF CLUB FOUNDATION invites you to host your own GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR 24 of your closest golfers! To be scheduled on a weekday during the 2008 golf season (except August and all holidays). This Dream will suit to a 'tee' because it includes lunch, caddies, green fees, and snack bar.

7. USED GOLF CLUBS FOR SALE…PRESIDENT CLINTON's, that is! You could be the envy of the Dreamer's Cup when you tee off with the golf clubs that PRESIDENT CLINTON used on the Vineyard. A big thanks to President Clinton and Bill and Nancy Rollnick for making this happen!

8. EAST MEETS WEST…spend a week in a wonderful apartment with amazing city views located in the middle of the Old French Concession in SHANGHAI. You will be surrounded by fabulous restaurants, bars, and shops. You'll be met at the airport by a native of China who will get you settled and be available for an insider's tour of Shanghai's sites, sounds and shopping. For up to four world travelers. To be scheduled for a mutually agreeable time. Dream courtesy of BILL REINFELD and YVONNE KWAUK.

9. SECRETS OF THE DA VINCI CODE...A unique opportunity for you and up to five friends to ask all your questions about the DaVinci code over dinner with the author of the world's bestselling guidebook to The DaVinci Code, Dan Burstein. Dan Burstein's book, Secrets of the Code, was on the New York Times bestseller list for six months and there are more than four million copies of the books of the "Secrets" series in print worldwide. The dinner will be a magical one specially prepared by Lure, the award-winning dining room at Winnetu Oceanside Inn and Resort. In addition to free-flowing discussion of all matters ranging from the secrets of Judas, Mary Magdalene, Leonardo DaVinci, Isaac Newton, Freemasons, and the American Revolution, Dan will present the winner with a complete set of the four "Secrets" books and the newly released "Four Secrets" DVD.

10. BOULE AND BRUNCH…You and five of your fellow Pétanquers are invited for BOULE and BRUNCH at the beautiful Vineyard Haven home of OLGA HIRSHHORN. Olga is not only a great cook and hostess but her home is something you just don't want to miss. To take place sometime in the Fall of 2007 or after July 1, 2008.

11. WRAP YOUR CATCH IN PRINT...Island angler legends COOPER GILKES and NELSON SIGELMAN know where to get the fish! Join Coop and Nelson on a VINEYARD FISHING ADVENTURE and read Nelson's account of your expedition in his column in the 'Martha's Vineyard Times'. And, if you need a reference for this dream, see OLGA HIRSHHORN. For four fisherfolk.

12. CELTICS DREAM OF A LIFETIME...IN YOUR CITY! Meet the CELTICS on the road in the NBA city of choice or Boston. Ride from the team hotel to the arena with the players and coaches on the TEAM BUS and 'get the scoop' on the upcoming game from team media greats Tommy and Mike, Grande and Max. Receive four autographed JERSEYS you might like to wear in the pre-game PHOTO opportunity with the player of your choice. TOUR THE CELTICS LOCKER ROOM. Sit in four VISITING OWNERS SEATS provided by the host team. Naturally you will need to wear green and root for the Celtics! If you are from Boston, a similar experience will be provided. Gift of the GROUSBECK FAMILY and the CELTICS SHAMROCK FOUNDATION.

13. CHEZ PANISSE AND MICHAEL POLLAN…A truly delectable combination! ALICE WATERS made culinary history when she founded her renowned CHEZ PANISSE RESTAURANT & CAFE in Berkeley, CA, focusing on fresh, seasonal, locally grown ingredients. MICHAEL POLLAN, distinguished journalist and award-winning author of 'The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals,' expands on Alice's visionary mission with his writing on the origins of the food we eat. One lucky bidder and three guests will hear about Pollan's culinary explorations when they join him at A PRIVATE DINNER to be held at the CHEZ PANISSE CAFE. To be arranged at a mutually convenient time; expires August 5, 2008.

14. RAISE YOUR GLASS TO PHIL CRAIG…WILL YOU BE A HERO, VILLAIN, WITNESS, OR CORPSE?... PHIL'S amazing family is here with us tonight to dedicate this Dream in loving memory of our dear friend, Phil. If you are the successful bidder, YOUR NAME and the name of one other person (your choice) will appear in Phil's next J.W. JACKSON/ MARTHA'S VINEYARD MYSTERY 'Vineyard Chill' to be published next year. You are invited to enjoy COCKTAILS FOR FOUR at the Craig residence in Edgartown and will receive the last signed copy of Phil's book, Dead in Vineyard Sand, that EDGARTOWN BOOKS put aside especially for this year's Auction.

15. FROM 'HUD' TO 'ANOTHER PART OF THE FOREST'…Learn more than 'THREE SECRETS' when you join the Island's own Tony and Academy Award-winning actress PATRICIA NEAL for cocktails at her Edgartown home and dinner at the fabulous LOLA'S RESTAURANT. For four fans. To take place on a mutually agreeable date before August 17th or after August 23, 2007.

16. BOB VILA HAS A BLUEPRINT…for a fabulous Wine Tasting Supper for Six featuring 1995 Vintage Bordeaux wines at 'Gaymark', his beautiful home in Chilmark. To be scheduled at a mutually agreeable date and time.

17. THERE WILL BE NO SAND IN THE SANDWICHES...When you and your guests join director STEPHEN GYLLENHAAL for one of his family's favorite pasttimes - SANDCASTLE BUILDING and a beach picnic in Chilmark. Stephen has sandcastle building secrets that will only be revealed to you! You will learn to build spires that rise four to five feet high, steps that a tiny person can actually climb, balconies, windows, and bridges. In short, a real castle that will draw everyone on the beach before your masterpiece is complete! For up to 10 beach lovers.

18. LIFE'S WHAT YOU MAKE IT…WHEN YOU MEET HANNAH MONTANA! FRED MOLLIN, VP of Walt Disney Records, invites you to plan your Dream visit to the Hollywood set of Disney's Channel's HANNAH MONTANA, where you will watch the taping of scenes from the show and meet MILEY CYRUS and her dad BILLY RAY CYRUS. Bring your camera and don't forget to ask for an autograph! For up to five fans.

19. EVER WANTED TO OWN A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM?...Sorry we don't have one for sale. But you can sit in the OWNER'S BOX at Fenway for a RED SOX game this September (or next spring) with one of the owners and with the Red Sox's biggest fan, the Vineyard's own ALAN DERSHOWITZ. Fellow Vineyard summer resident DAVID GINSBERG, a Red Sox partner, has generously joined with Dersh to give you a Red Sox dream package; dinner, drinks and the game with running commentary by your hosts, and a game ball to take home as a souvenir. This dream is for two with the game to be mutually agreed upon. One limitation: absolutely no cheering for the opposition from the Owner's Box!

20. DO YOU WANT TO SEE STARS?...You and three fellow music lovers will fly (from anywhere in the continental U.S.) to L.A. and attend the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS in November 2007 at the Shrine Auditorium courtesy of MICHAEL AND KAREN SHALETT. And, as if that weren't enough excitement for one night, you and your guests will experience the thrill of the BACKSTAGE PARTY! This fabulous Dream has everything, including airfare and two deluxe hotel rooms for a two- night stay.

21. THE BIG RED DOG AT GOOD DOG GOODS…Where else would our favorite Big Red Dog hang out? Join CLIFFORD creator NORMAN BRIDWELL, a 28-year Auction veteran(!), on the porch of GOOD DOG GOODS in Oak Bluffs for a PICNIC LUNCH provided by CHEF CAROLYN KING of the Edgartown Yacht Club. And, the lucky bidder will also take home an ORIGINAL PAINTING OF CLIFFORD and 10 signed books! For up to 4 adults and 3 children.

22. A DREAM SAIL…You and five guests will board General Patton's schooner 'WHEN AND IF' for an afternoon or sunset sail with renowned boat designer NAT BENJAMIN at the helm, BEN TAYLOR as a special guest, and hors d'oeuvres provided by JILL AMADO! Photographer LOUISA GOULD will capture the moment forever with a photo of your and your guests on board. To be arranged at a mutually agreeable time between August 14-16, 2007. 'When and If' courtesy of CANDY AND PAUL RUITENBERG.

23. YOUR PALS WON'T BE MISSING…ARTHUR creator MARC BROWN will visit your school (anywhere in the USA) to talk about writing and illustrating books, animation, and where he gets all his ideas. Your new teacher will love you! And, your librarian will love you, too, because Little, Brown Publishers will donate AN ENTIRE COLLECTION OF 'ARTHUR' BOOKS (more than 60 titles) to your school!! Dream to occur during the 2007-2008 school year.

24. THE WORLD WILL BE YOUR OYSTER when you dine with award-winning foreign correspondents TONY HORWITZ and GERALDINE BROOKS at Edgartown's legendary L'ETOILE restaurant. You and three guests can explore the Middle East, the South Seas, 17th-century England, and Civil War America over the course of a fabulous meal with the Pulitzer-Prize-winning authors of such acclaimed books as March, Blue Latitudes, Confederates in the Attic, Baghdad Without a Map, Year of Wonders, and Nine Parts of Desire. Dinner includes a bottle of wine specially selected by CHEF MICHAEL BRISSON to complement the meal. To be arranged on a mutually agreeable date, any time.

25. AND, "THAT'S THE WAY IT IS"...You and three friends are invited aboard 'WYNTJE' for a LUNCHEON SAIL with the most trusted man in America, WALTER CRONKITE. To take place on Martha's Vineyard on a mutually agreed upon date.

26. GET YOUR ENGINES RUNNING for the SAP ULTIMATE FORMULA ONE DREAM OF A LIFETIME…Two lucky dreamers will join in the SPANISH GRAND PRIX in Barcelona, Spain (date to be announced for May 2008) courtesy of SAP. This Dream trip includes luxury accommodations at the Arts Hotel in Barcelona, ground transport in a chauffeured vehicle, VIP CLUB TICKETS (Friday-Sunday) in the exclusive Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Suite, premium food and beverage at the race, a tour of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes garage, access to the pit lane during scheduled VIP access times, driver appearances, limited edition Vodafone McLaren Mercedes gifts, and luxury chauffered transfers. You'll also enjoy dinner at one of Barcelona's world renowned restaurants, a guided chauffer driven city tour of Barcelona, and luxury dining experience at the Arola Restaurant in the Arts Hotel. This Dream will definitely START YOUR ENGINES!

27. WHEN THEY POUR, YOU'LL REIGN… Join Chef CHRISTIAN THORNTON at ATRIA for a DREAM COCKTAIL PARTY for 29 of your nearest and dearest. Work with Christian on a menu of fabulous hors d'oeuvres and then break out your Mr. Boston's Official Bartender's Guide for inspiration as you 'shake and stir' your way to a brand new era in mixology. The new cocktail you create and name will become a permanent offering on Atria's bar menu. On a mutually agreeable date.

28. EXPERIENCE THE DAWN OF HUMAN HISTORY…SHHHHHHH! A one-day trip for up to six people to restricted grottoes with prehistoric engravings in the Seine et Marne & Essonne departments of France. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY! This historic dream will take place at a time of mutual convenience between October 15th and the end of June (Spring is recommended!). Does not include lodging or transportation.

29. SLIP OFF YOUR SHOES AND SMILE...Pose for a FAMILY PORTRAIT on the Vineyard taken by PETER SIMON, celebrated photographer and author of 'I & Eye - Pictures of My Generation'. Then, break out your own camera for special photography lessons from Peter during a two-hour photo-field trip sesson on location with insights into how Peter composes, lights and photographs his award-winning landscapes. In addition, you and three guests will join PETER and his wife RONNI for dinner at the fabulous BEACH PLUM INN.

30. BRING YOUR 'PRETTY WOMAN' AND HAVE A 'HAPPY DAY'…as you and nineteen of your nearest and dearest tour the Island with comedy writer MARTY NADLER. When the day is done, take your guests home to enjoy an old-fashioned CLAMBAKE by MAC COOK of BILL SMITH'S MARTHA'S VINEYARD CLAMBAKE COMPANY. Transportation - your choice of trolley or coach bus - courtesy of ISLAND TRANSPORT.

31. THIS IS VINEYARD IDOL…MEGAN and PETER CHERNIN want to make sure you and one of your favorite people (over 8 years of age!) are there to see the next Jordin, Kelly, Ruben, Fantasia, Carrie, or Taylor win the title on 'AMERICAN IDOL'! Dream takes place in L.A. and includes two tickets to the FINALS in May 2008. Attend the FOX PARTY following the final show. Does not include transportation or lodging.

32. THE RETURN OF THE ROCKET…Whether you are a die-hard YANKEES FAN or just hankering to see ROGER CLEMENS, if you are high bidder on this Dream, you'll rest easy in four of the BEST SEATS IN YANKEE STADIUM to see the YANKEES play the RED SOX on August 30, 2007. As if being 3 rows behind the Yankee dugout isn't enough, you'll also have four passes to the Stadium Club. And, take home a jersey signed by the Rocket himself. This amazing Dream courtesy of PAUL and GRETCHEN MASSEY.

33. DOUBLE YOUR FUN WITH TWO AMAZING BOSTON-BASED SPORTS EXPERIENCES…DICK AND SUSAN EBERSOL never let us down and this year, they've outdone themselves. The winning bidder of this sports dream spectacular and a fellow enthusiast will be on hand to see the play of the Deutsche Bank Championship leg of the 2007 FEDEX CUP on Sunday, September 2, 2007 in Norton, MA. Two weeks later, change seasons and sports with two tickets to the NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL GAME featuring SAN DIEGO VS NEW ENGLAND on September 16, 2007. To top it all off, you'll enjoy a PRIVATE BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR of the NBC compounds at both events.

34. 'WITH ALL DELIBERATE SPEED'…Legal luminary and legendary angler Harvard PROFESSOR CHARLES OGLETREE will take you and three friends to his favorite fishing spot and treat you to lunch!

35. GET YOUR BALANCE WITH ALISON SHAW…Two photo fans will join award-winning Vineyard Visionary Photographer ALISON SHAW and her partner and co-Gallery owner SUE DAWSON for a gourmet dinner at the new BALANCE. 'TAKE OUT' your choice of one of Alison's custom-framed photos from her extraordinary collection of images from the Alison Shaw Gallery, Gardner-Colby Gallery or the Granary Gallery.

36. PREPARE FOR A LITERARY FEAST… Internationally best-selling novelists RICHARD NORTH PATTERSON and LINDA FAIRSTEIN will host a dinner for you and three of your fellow booklovers at Linda's Chilmark home. You'll dine on lobster fresh from Larsen's Fish Market and when your 'Dream' evening comes to a close, take home a signed, first edition copy of their latest novels. On a mutually agreed date.

37. MAY I HAVE THAT IN A SENTENCE, PLEASE?...You and three of your fellow lexicologists will attend the 2008 SCRIPTS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE in Washington, DC where you'll stay in style at the GRAND HYATT HOTEL.

38. DON'T STOP THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW…WHO SAID TALK IS CHEAP?...the highest bidder on this Presidential Dream will have the opportunity to be part of the audience at any stop on PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON's speaking tour. And, pose with the President for an unforgettable photo.

39. VINE TO WINE FROM ONE VINEYARD TO ANOTHER…experience the Ultimate Wine Country on the Sonoma Coast. A hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience at Sonoma Coast Vineyards and Winery hosted by owners JOHN AND BARBARA DRADY. Private barrel tasting and spectacular wine country dinner and wine pairing prepared by Barbara and CHEF SIMON LITTLER. Experience the art of wine blending with MASTER WINEMAKER ANTHONY AUSTIN as you work side by side to STYLE AND BLEND SIX CASES of your own personal vintage of the 2006 Pinot Noir being bottled in Spring 2008. Dream includes roundtrip airfare for four and 2 rooms for 2 nights accommodations in Sonoma.

40. BE AN OCEANOGRAPHER FOR A DAY!...Take the WHOI 'DOCK WALK' at the world renowned Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Join Heritage Award-winning biologist GEORGE HAMPSON, senior technician MARGA McELROY, senior engineer assistant HOVEY CLIFFORD and TONY WILLIAMS from the Coalition for Buzzards Bay. You'll be treated to a hands-on travel odyssey to check out the various deep-sea instrument probes and the mini sub 'Remus' - self propelled underwater robot, and go aboard one of their WHOI ships (if in port). Tony will show you how to collect water quality samples to tell you how our waters are being affected by global warming. You and your family (they are flexible) will learn what oceanography is all about and George, Marga, Hovey and Tony promise to make your day!

41. SCULPT AND SAIL…You and a friend are invited to CREATE A SCULPTURE to take home with you in a half-day INSTRUCTIONAL SESSION with metal sculptor ANTHONY HOLAND of TUCK & HOLAND, the Vineyard Haven Studio founded by the famed sculptor Travis Tuck. Then you and three friends will head to Owen Park to board 'ILONA', a classic new powerboat crafted by Gannon & Benjamin, for a sunset cruise courtesy of CHARLES and HEATHER KLINCK and enjoy a picnic supper prepared by WOODLAND MARKET & GRILL.

42. A CLASSIC GRIDIRON RIVALRY…see it up close! JEFFREY AND CHRISTINA LURIE have provided TWO TICKETS and Pre-Game Field Passes to the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES vs NEW YORK GIANTS game on September 30, 2007 at the Meadowlands. And, take DONOVAN MCNABB'S autographed jersey! Does not include parking or transportation.

43. THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE IS WAITING…Come out and cheer for the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS! Enjoy a game in Philadelphia in 4 luxury courtside seats provided by AILEEN AND BRIAN ROBERTS and take home a basketball signed by the team!

44. YOU'LL HAVE PLENTY TO TALK ABOUT…with 'THAT GIRL' MARLO THOMAS and legendary talk show host PHIL DONAHUE when you and 3 lucky pals join them for a ride on Marlo and Phil's boat MUGSY. JAN BUHRMAN of The Kitchen Porch will send along a picnic basket with a meal you won't soon forget! To be arranged on a mutually-convenient date.

45. CAN I TAKE A MULLIGAN, MR. JORDAN?...Tee off with 1 or 2 of your friends fore 18 HOLES OF GOLF AND LUNCH at FARM NECK GOLF CLUB with VERNON JORDAN, civil rights advocate, Washington insider, and renowned Island golfer. To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.

46. REAL MEN EAT FISH...You and your favorite person will visit our favorite macho everyman JIM BELUSHI and settle into two VIP seats to watch the taping of the hit comedy 'ACCORDING TO JIM' (taped in L.A.). When the director calls 'cut', you and your guest will join Jim for a SUSHI DINNER in the kitchen on the set. You'll take home an autographed SCRIPT. Dream is subject to shooting schedule and will not include transportation or lodging.

47. AN EQUESTRIAN ADVENTURE ON CHILMARK'S SOUTH SHORE…Gallop away for a morning, afternoon or evening of extraordinary horseback riding with farmer and lifelong islander Clarissa Allen and island psychiatrist Charles Silberstein. This ride will take the winning bidder and a guest along Chilmark's ocean beaches, dunes, fields and moors through fantastic natural terrain. Experience the thrill of swimming on horseback in the surf or pond. Relax at the Allen Farm after your marvelous adventure. For experienced riders only. To be arranged at a mutually convenient time before August 23, 2007.

48. EN PLEIN AIRE-EST EXTRAORDINAIRE MEG MERCIER will be painting while you are bidding tonight capturing the essence of tonight's garden party. At the conclusion of the Auction, her painting will go home with the highest bidder.