Last years 2025 event Turquoise and Boots
🌸 Flowers for a Year 🌸
Donated by Precious Memories
Bring beauty, joy, and elegance into every season with Flowers for a Year from Precious Memories. This incredible package includes a stunning hand-designed bouquet delivered once a month, ensuring fresh blooms brighten your home all year long.
To make it even more special, you’ll also receive extra bouquets delivered on your birthday and anniversary—a thoughtful touch that makes life’s most meaningful days even more memorable.
A gift of flowers is never just flowers—it’s love, celebration, and beauty delivered right to your door.
✨ Valued at $1,500
👢 Custom-Made Boots from Duck’s Heritage Cowboy Boots
Own a piece of Texas heritage with a custom-made pair of boots by Dustin Lauw of Duck’s Heritage Cowboy Boots in Salado, Texas.
A fourth-generation leatherworker, Dustin began honing his craft at just 13 years old. He apprenticed under legendary Texas bootmaker Duck Menzies, and when Duck passed in 2014, he entrusted his shop to Dustin—ensuring this rare and time-honored tradition would live on.
With over 20 years of experience, Dustin has become renowned for his artistry, precision, and attention to detail. Many of his clients become lifelong fans—owning multiple pairs—while his work has reached far beyond Texas, with boots worn in Luxembourg, Germany, Israel, Korea, Canada, and Mexico.
This certificate entitles the winning bidder to a base pair of custom cowboy boots – crafted to your exact measurements and tailored to your unique style. Upgrades and customizations are also available at an additional cost.
✨ Valued at $2,500
🌟 Lunch with Drayton McLane Jr.
Enjoy a rare and unforgettable experience: a private one-hour lunch for up to 6 guests with legendary businessman and philanthropist Drayton McLane Jr. at his Temple office campus.
As the former CEO of McLane Company, CEO of McLane Technology, and former owner of the Houston Astros, Mr. McLane has shaped both Texas business and sports history. Beyond his remarkable career, he is known for his deep commitment to philanthropy, faith, and community leadership.
Over lunch, you’ll have the unique opportunity to hear his stories firsthand, gain valuable insights into leadership and business, and be inspired by his vision and values. This is more than a meal—it’s an intimate encounter with one of Texas’s most influential figures, and a memory you and your guests will carry for a lifetime.
💫 The Ultimate Date Night
This is an evening you’ll never forget!
Start your adventure with a romantic 1-hour hot air balloon ride high above Austin, TX, with Rob Snyder and Hot Air Events Austin. As you soar through the skies, enjoy a charcuterie appetizer and raise a glass with a celebratory champagne toast.
After your flight, head to Downtown Temple for an unforgettable gourmet steak dinner for two at the renowned Cheeve’s Brothers Steakhouse—a perfect ending to the perfect night.
The combination of breathtaking views and fine dining makes this the ultimate date night experience!
✨ Valued at $2,000
🎨 Auction Item: “Landscape of the Vision”
Donated by Artist R. Coleman
This original 37.5” x 13.75” painting, Landscape of the Vision, was created by Central Texas artist R. Coleman, whose unique relationship with color gives his work a one-of-a-kind perspective.
Color blind since birth, Coleman views each hue as an adventure—sometimes a new sensation, sometimes a stranger. Rather than following the traditional rules of art, he translates what he sees in the moment directly onto canvas. The result is work that invites the viewer to find their own meaning within its vibrant shapes and tones.
Coleman has been creating art in many forms his entire life, working from his home studio in Central Texas. His pieces now live in homes and private collections across the United States. Each work he creates is truly original, reflecting his personal vision and the mystery of color itself.
This striking piece is not only a beautiful addition to any collection but also a conversation starter—a rare opportunity to own the work of an artist who sees the world differently and translates that vision into unforgettable art.
✨ Valued at $2200
🥩 Steak & Spirits: A Gourmet Gathering 🍷
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of food, fellowship, and fine dining! You and your guests will enjoy a gourmet steak dinner for 18 people, prepared by Daryl Riegel, Jeff Bates, and Chef Nick Foster—hosted at the beautiful home of Dr. Jeff and Jennifer Bates or in your own private home.
To elevate the evening, a professional bartender will be on hand, serving a tailored selection of spirits perfectly paired to complement the menu. Every detail—menu, service, and cleanup—is taken care of so you can relax and savor the night.
Invite up to 17 of your closest friends for an evening filled with exceptional food, crafted cocktails, and warm hospitality.
📅 Time to be arranged
✨ Valued at $3,500
📣 Get Seen on Lamar Digital Billboards!
Boost your business, celebrate a milestone, or share a message with the community on Lamar Digital Billboards!
This package includes two weeks of prime digital billboard advertising in the Waco, Temple, Belton, and Killeen areas—offering thousands of daily impressions in high-traffic locations. Your custom message or advertisement will rotate throughout the day for maximum visibility. (Scheduling is based upon space availability.)
Whether you’re promoting your business, spotlighting an event, or sending a BIG message for all to see—this auction item is your chance to make it happen in bold lights!
✨ Valued at $1500
💎 Exquisite Turquoise Necklace
This breathtaking, one-of-a-kind piece from Starfire Designs is a true work of art. Handcrafted with masterful precision a 100ct Kingman gem-quality turquoise pendant crowned with Starfire’s signature setting, radiating elegance and brilliance. The pendant is beautifully paired with a 14k gold-filled neckwire, designed to complement and showcase the natural beauty of the stone.
The Kingman turquoise mine in Arizona is renowned for producing some of the world’s most sought-after turquoise, known for its vibrant color and exceptional quality. Combined with Starfire’s artistry, this necklace is not just jewelry—it is a statement piece that embodies both sophistication and timeless design.
An heirloom-worthy treasure, this exquisite necklace will be cherished for generations and is sure to captivate every eye in the room.
✨ Total Retail Value: $4,305
🍷Private Chef Dinner with Chef Adam Sawicki 🍝
Treat yourself and up to 17 guests to an extraordinary dining experience with Chef Adam Sawicki—an award-winning chef whose career began in his family’s traditional Italian kitchen and later took him to the prestigious Royal Palms in Phoenix, where he prepared dishes for President George W. Bush, Robin Williams, Tina Turner, and more. Named one of Arizona Republic’s top rising chefs, Adam eventually brought his culinary talents to Central Texas, founding the beloved Pig & Pickle food truck and catering company.
Chef Adam will design and prepare a gourmet multi-course meal, expertly crafted with creativity and passion. Your evening can be hosted at the beautiful home of Dr. Jeff and Jennifer Bates or in the comfort of your own private residence—the choice is yours.
From exquisite flavors to an unforgettable atmosphere, this is more than dinner… it’s an experience your guests will treasure for years.
📅 Time to be arranged
✨ Valued at $3,500
🌿 Stone Creek Ranch Weekend Getaway with Hog Hunt 🌿
Escape to the breathtaking Stone Creek Ranch, for a two-night luxury retreat for six guests. Nestled in a stunning natural setting outside Gatesville, Texas, this exclusive getaway offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Your stay includes fine dining, guided safari adventures, a resort-style pool, kayaking, catch-and-release fishing, skeet shooting, and a private movie room—all designed to create unforgettable memories.
As a highlight, your experience includes a thrilling hog hunt, offering an adventurous edge to your weekend. For those seeking even more excitement, additional game hunting opportunities may be added for an additional fee.
✨ Valued at $5,500
🖌️Mixed Media Collage
by J. Bryant Reeves
This striking work by Texas artist J. Bryant Reeves blends traditional iconography with layered textures, gold accents, and collage techniques to create a powerful meditation on faith and depth. Reeves, a Central Texas artist educated at Abilene Christian College and the Instituto Allende in Mexico, is known for his distinctive approach of framing imagery within painted and constructed borders—inviting viewers to look “through windows” into deeper dimensions of meaning.
His works have been exhibited across Texas and Mexico and are held in private and institutional collections. This mixed-media collage carries Reeves’s hallmark of merging spiritual symbolism with modern technique, offering a piece that is at once contemplative and visually dynamic.
Generously donated by Carolyn Britt to benefit Our Hospice House.
✨ Valued at $2,000
Auction: Salado Experience
✨ Experience Salado Package ✨
Step back in time while enjoying modern comfort with this charming getaway in the heart of Salado’s Historic District. The winning bidder will enjoy a two-night stay for two on October 17–18, 2025 at the Historic Armstrong-Adams Guest House (ca. 1869). Just steps from shopping and dining, this beautifully restored property offers the perfect blend of history and relaxation. Spend your days exploring Salado and your evenings unwinding on the inviting front porch or in your private garden featuring a tranquil waterfall and table-top fire pit.
This exclusive package also includes a touch of timeless elegance: 1 carat total weight (0.5 ct each) lab-grown diamond stud earrings, set in 14k white gold prongs, generously donated by Benton’s Jewelry.
To make your stay even more memorable, you’ll also enjoy gifts from some of Salado’s favorites:
• Christy’s of Salado – $100
• Susan Marie’s of Salado – $75
• Barton House – $100
• Stagecoach Inn – $75
• Ashai Health – $150
• 21 Main
The winning bidder must contact Carol Willingham, Inn Keeper, by September 15 to reserve the guest house.
