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THE AUCTION WILL BE OPEN FOR BIDS AT 11:30AM on 10/15/2022 AND WILL CLOSE AT 9:30PM ON 10/18/22. MAKE SURE TO GET YOUT BIDS IN TO SUPPORT THINKERY'S OPEN DOOR INITIATIVE AND PROGRAMS. BID OFTEN, BID HIGH.

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Welcome to luxury vacationing done right. Enjoy a 7-night stay at this collection of five lavish resorts and various curated vacation experiences located throughout Mexico's most beautiful landscapes boast high-end amenities, comfort-filled accommodations, and the best service in Mexico. Your Master Room features a king-size bed or two double beds, a bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, TV, WiFi, and a private terrace with a beautiful view. The resorts offer a wide variety of activities, as well as several beautiful pools and water features to explore.  Nuevo Vallarta is home to an Aqua Park, kids club, Lazy River, and two beautiful, well-appointed spas. There are two 18 hole signature golf courses as well as a 10-hole par 3. Riviera Maya resort features fantastic cuisine from all around the world including the only Cirque du Soleil dinner show in Mexico. Golfers may choose to enjoy the Nicklaus ParThree Experience. Acapulco luxury resort pampers guests with its spacious rooms, private pools, and sprawling Lazy River. At Los Cabos, a triple-tiered expanse of crystal-clear pools stretches out between swaying palm trees, culminating on the shores of a brilliant white-sand beach. Arrive at the resort in Puerto Peñasco, and enter a land of magic and fascination. Seated between the Sea of Cortez and the Sonoran Desert, Puerto Peñasco is a unique environment made for stargazing, adventure, and exploration.  Details: Choose one of the five resorts. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance and certificates are good for 24 months. Upgrades and extra nights are available at booking based upon availability. Guests are responsible for a resort fee and tax of $12.50 per night, which covers the cost of Wi-Fi, fitness center and one-way transportation to the hotel. Airfare, food and beverage or additional optional activities are not included. Blackout dates are the weeks of Christmas and New Years (December 18-January 8).
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This is the best Austin's food scene ever gets! 12 guests will join Ali Khan from Food Network and Cooking Channel's Spring Baking Championship, Chopped, Cheap Eat,  and Best Thing I Ever Ate for a private whirlwind bus tour on Saturday, April 15, 2023 of Austin's food scene, with stops at local restaurants. hand-picked by Ali. Food, beverages, colorful commentary and transportation included! Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime taste of Austin! But wait Ali may have a surprise up his sleeve!
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Host a magical and delicious experience in Pease Park for 80-140 guests. Built in the 1920s and restored in 2021, the Tudor Cottage in Pease Park is a whimsical, light-filled space that retains the historical elements that make it the most recognizable landmark of Pease Park and an ideal setting for your next gathering. To top it off, your guests will be drooling over Franklin's world famous barbeque, that will make your event that much more special! In addition, you will walk away tonight with a tasty Franklin's curated gift basket.
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Watch Austin FC play one of their thrilling 2023 home matches from a fully equipped suite for sixteen (16) in the heart of the incomparable Q2 stadium. This package includes pre-set buffet of food and dessert, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, and a suite attendant as well as access to some of the most exclusive spaces in the stadium. To top it all off, you and your guests will be driven in style right to the front gate in a luxurious Sprinter van with a private driver.
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Watch Austin FC play one of their thrilling 2023 home matches from a fully equipped suite for sixteen (16) in the heart of the incomparable Q2 stadium. This package includes pre-set buffet of food and dessert, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, and a suite attendant as well as access to some of the most exclusive spaces in the stadium. To top it all off, you and your guests will be driven in style right to the front gate in a luxurious Sprinter van with a private driver.
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What a better way to enjoy Austin than a half day, for you and your friends, on Lake Travis. This "Check Mate," Mastercraft NXT 2022 boat will be stocked with snacks and refreshments and can accommodate up to 6 adults or 10 combo of kids/adults. Leaving from Hurst Harbor in Lakeway, you will enjoy 3.5 hours on Lake Travis and its fantastic views. There will be a captain on board to ensure safety and help you navigate the lake's waters. Get ready for some wakesurfing, wakeboarding, tubing, or just lounging - whatever suits you best, with the wind in your hair!
$702Highest Bid
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Kendall Antonelli Highest Bidder
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Enjoy three (3) nights on ten private pristine wooded acres in Driftwood, only 35 minutes from downtown Austin, for you and up to five guests! You'll feel like you've escaped to a wooded paradise after the long, curvy driveway takes you to the cabin and a few friendly alpacas. The ten acre property is great for hiking and nature sightings of fox, deer, and native birds. There are also terrific restaurants, shops, and outdoor activities close by. The cabin has all the modern conveniences. The new beds (two double beds in one room and one queen in the other) are fitted with luxury Frette linens, down comforters and pillows. There is a half bath downstairs and a full bath upstairs. The alpacas are free range but will be fenced during your stay. Feel free to feed them alfalfa and pet them. Subject to availability. What better way to cap off a relaxing day at your Driftwood cabin, than with the delicious, unique flavors of Desert Door’s Texas Sotol with: One bottle of Desert Door's Oak-Aged Texas Sotol: a premium sipping spirit with spiced cinnamon and vanilla flavors, reminiscent of a smooth bourbon that retains the unique flavors only Texas Sotol can deliver One bottle of Desert Door's Original Texas Sotol: a premium spirit with a sweet citrusy, herbal flavor, reminiscent of a desert gin crossed with a smooth-sipping tequila Two Copitas: ceramic sipping vessels to enjoy this unique elixir One Desert Door bandana with recipe cards for both the Original and Oak-Aged variations of our Texas Sotol tucked inside One $100 gift card to Desert Door Distillery: can be used to pay for tours, tastings, cocktails, and merchandise located in the Cargo Room
$1,024Highest Bid
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Nicholai Benko Highest Bidder
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What better way to gather your friends, family, or co-workers than at Thinkery, where fun and play are highly encouraged?! This playful package is for the entire museum and can accommodate up to 125 guests, Wednesday through Sunday from 6 PM - 8 PM. Bring in your favorite food & beverage (contingent on Travis County COVID community levels and museum protocol) and keep your guests fed and playing the whole time! We'll even add in our popular Do Make Create Kits that are designed for children, but fun for all ages! Each kit comes with 10 activities, and this package can include up to 6 kits. Reservations are subject to availability and are reserved on a first come, first served basis.
$520Highest Bid
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Amy Coulston Highest Bidder
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What could be a more perfect night on the town than two hard to get tickets to a taping of Austin City Limits followed by a one night stay at the Four Seasons Downtown Austin with breakfast for two at Ciclo or directly to your room? Enjoy beutiful views from your lakeside guest room at the Four Seasons before taking a short stroll to the iconic ACL Live for an unforgettable evening. The winning donor will get a minimum of four tapings to choose from.
$1,300Highest Bid
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Jonathan Kasling Highest Bidder
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Give the special little in your life the best birthday party experience ever at Thinkery! Your party crew, of up to twenty-five (25) guests, will enjoy nonstop fun, discovery, and learning with full, free unlimited same-day access to the museum and a private party room for 60 minutes with dedicated staff. Your guests can embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt and enjoy a specially curated birthday box with fun activities for the whole party! Plus, the birthday guest of honor will receive a Thinkery t-shirt to remember their special day. Booking is based on availability and reservations become available two months in advance and close two weeks before intended party dates.
$445Highest Bid
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Lisa Lee Highest Bidder
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Newly launched Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are the next generation of wireless listening. Enjoy the best in sound and noise cancellation that is perfectly yours.
$280Highest Bid
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Kay Miles Highest Bidder
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Located just steps from the Thinkery, come experience the new Origin Hotel Austin, where Texas hospitality comes with a side of Lone Star spunk! Origin pairs urban-chic guest rooms and luxury hotel amenities with state-of-the-art fitness, fun and fresh flavors from Blue Lacy as a lively newcomer in the capital city's vibrant Mueller neighborhood. This package includes a one-night stay and breakfast at the brand-new Blue Lacy!
$480Highest Bid
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Lisa Ramirez Highest Bidder
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ternPacks provides an assortment of activities so that your family has options to learn, play, create, and connect. From the backseat of the car to the assigned seat on an airplane, these originally curated packs include everything you and your family need for screen-free travel entertainment fun! Included in the ternPaks are: the ternPaks Backpack Cubist Innovation, Magnetic Cubes (27 cubes per set) Spontaneous Creation, Magnetic Play Pad (Petite), Tern Art Folio, Tern & Friends Journey Journal, Watercolor Gel Crayons (8 crayons per set), ZigZag Challenges, and I Dry Erase Mazes & Marker (24 mazes per set).
$245Highest Bid
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Georgia Mavrookas Highest Bidder
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