Gathering for Good - Gala Cocktail Party and Auction

St Marks Charitable Foundation invites you to a very special fundraiser to continue their mission of helping those who help others.
Bid for Auction Lots of luxury boating in the Marlborough Sounds to fine dining with friends and premium accommodation.
Join with friends and dress up for a great night out.


St Marks Foundation Gathering for Good Auction Catalogue

1. Wither Hills will host 6 friends for Lunch or Dinner at their Premium Marlborough venue. Whether you choose to lounge outside in the summer sun or bask in front of the winter fireplace, you will enjoy 3 courses of great cuisine and fine wines from the
Wither Hills cellar.

2. Pip and Tony Hawke look forward to hosting 10 friends to their outstanding Garden Marlborough exhibition garden for lunch and games on a beautiful Marlborough afternoon. Enjoy wines supplied by No.1 Family Estate, and Lawsons Dry Hills

3. The Couger Line will collect you from Picton Wharf and deliver your group of 8 to the newly refurbished Furneaux Lodge in Endeavor Inlet for a leisurely day of lounging and lunch. Take a hike along part of the Queen Charlotte walkway if you are inclined or just enjoy the peace and a glass of wine from our supporters, Spy Valley and Whitehaven Wines.

4. Sank Macfarlane welcomes you to Kekerengu for a great day out. Lunch for 8 at The Store is followed by a personalized tour of the legendary Winterhome Gardens. If there is time and the interest, Sank will tour you through the Puro Farm, where medicinal cannabis is grown. This lunch is supported by Spy Valley wines and Lawsons Dry Hills.

5. Claire Glenister has redeveloped the beautiful Rowley Estate and enjoys guests from all parts of the world. The homestead and surrounding park like gardens provide a luxurious and peaceful break from fast paced life. 10 friends have the opportunity to gather for dinner featuring local game and produce. This special opportunity to be hosted is supported by No.1 Family Estate, and Lawsons Dry Hills.

6. Middlehurst Station invites a lucky couple to a special get-away at the northern end of the majestic Molesworth Station. You will self-drive thorough the Awatere Valley arriving at Middlehurst Station in late afternoon. Dinner will consist of the famous Middlehurst Lamb accompanied by wines from Hans Herzog Estate. Before you head to your comfortable bed for the night, enjoy a nightcap under the massive skies of Molesworth.

7. Sander de Wildt is a recognized genial host in Marlborough. He will bring his skills and knives to your venue of choice for your group of 10. On the menu are Roundhill Lamb, Connors Crab and wines by No.1 Family Estate, Lawsons Dry Hills and Whitehaven Wines. Sanders Long Lunches are legendary.

8. Caro Gatley and partner Hugh love entertaining guests in the unique European elegance that is Antria Lodge. They invite 8 guests to dinner at this extraordinary Lodge and promise a fun and entertaining evening. Wine is kindly supplied by No.1 Family Estate and Lawsons Dry Hills.

9. Lynne and Rob Hammond invite 8 friends to join them onboard the newly released Tesoro, for a day cruising the Marlborough Sounds. This vessel was second in the Australian River Sports yacht 6800. You will be welcomed onboard in Picton and the day will kick off with a glass (or two) of fabulous bubbles from the No.1 Family Estate. Enjoy a day out with one of the most convivial hosts in the province. This day out is also supported by Spy Valley and Whitehaven Wines.

10. Oak & Ivy Chef Edward Drury has already made a great splash on the Marlborough hospitality scene. He invites 8 friends to enjoy The Chefs Choice three course dinner accompanied by wines from Lawsons Dry Hills and Whitehaven Wines in his sumptuous restaurant.