WHERE TEXAS BECAME TEXAS. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is the place "Where Texas Became Texas"!  The 59 brave men who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence faced death for doing so.  Only because of their actions do we have the privilege of being Texans and living in the Lone Star State!  All proceeds from The Sundown Social will benefit this very special place and help preserve our unique and beloved Texas heritage.

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BOURBON & BOOTS.  A unique four course dinner for 12.  Every course features a special bourbon flavor! A culinary experience prepared by the acclaimed Connie Wilder and served at the world famous "291 Ice House" in Chappell Hill. A true Texas meal!  

BERETTA 686 SILVER PIGEON 12 GA SHOTGUN.  Texas, more than any other land, has been shaped by the gun.  You can own a beautiful Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I 12GA Shotgun in true Texas style .  This over-under enjoys the Beretta's legendary point-ability, thanks to the 680 series low-profile receiver.  The stock is oil finished walnut; barrel length 26".

JOHN DEERE RULES

 Every gentleman rancher needs a utility vehicle...or two!  Especially if it is a 2014 John Deere XUV 625i; 4x4; yellow alloy wheels Maxxis Bighorn radial tires; bench seat; deluxe cargo box with polyurea liner, OPS with nets; rear screen;  brush guard; front hood rack.  Minimum Bid $11,999.  

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Welcome to the Auction Item Listing for the

Sundown Social event at

The Citadel in Brenham

 benefitting the

Washington-on-the-Brazos

State Park Association.

VITTLES ON THE VERANDA.  Yay....it is Girls' Day Out!  A luncheon for 20 of the gals hosted at the home of Janice Scheve in Washington, Texas.  Grab your BFF for some "girl talk" on Friday, October 3.  Hosted by Janice Scheve, Barbara Lange, Evelyn Boatwright and Cyndee Smith.

PLANTATIONS & POLITICKIN'.   An intimate dinner hosted by The Honorable Lois Kolkhorst and Mr. Jim Kolkhorst for 18 guests.  Held at the the beautifully restored Fultz Mansion in Navasota and served by Design II.  A very special night to enjoy the ambiance of a turn-of-the-century home with hosts that are passionate about preserving the unique history of Texas!

THE NEW TRADITION.  It is a great day when you get 4 tickets and a parking pass to see the Aggies vs Lamar on September 6.  Show your pride with lots of Aggie maroon including an Aggie tote bag, caps, t-shirts.  This includes an awesome Tailgate Package where you will have a 20 x 20 tent in a reserved location 15 chairs, tables and coolers with ice.  Bring the food and beer and you can host up to 50 friends to cheer on the Ags!  (does not include food or beverages)
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HOOK 'EM HORNS.  A jersey signed by Earl Campbell to commemorate the glory days of The Tyler Rose.  Then sit back and enjoy your next football game with two UT seatbacks.

THE POWER OF THE PURSE.   Another one-of-a-kind by Carroll D. Walker.  The photo is an example of the beauty she creates.  It may feature coral crystals, green turquoise, Czech crystal or topaz and you will have the only one at the party! (photo may not be actual item).

 JJ WATT AND CO.  Cheer on the Texans at Reliant with  2 tickets, Club Level and parking pass!  Will get back to you on the date. 



Your next sports outing will be to see the Astros vs Texas with 4 tickets on May 14.  And nothing goes better with with baseball than Blue Bell Ice Cream gift certificates.

THE 19TH HOLE.  Play golf at Houston Oaks Country Club, a beautiful, private course in Hockley.  Located on a 400-acre development with hundreds of century-old Live Oaks, a luxurious new 30,000 sf Tuscan style clubhouse and spa, you will enjoy one round of golf for 4 and a one night stay in a 3-bedroom Casita.  

AGGIES.......GEAUX GET 'EM.  Watch the Aggies in style when they whoop up LSU on November 27.  fill your Aggie thermal tote with refreshments, grab your new A&M chairbacks and it's off to the big game. Celebrate the win with appetizers and dinner at Abuelo's in College Station

LUV YA, EARL.  Treasure a signed football directly from the hands of the legendary Earl Campbell.  Continue the excitement of University of Texas sports with 4 football tickets to Texas vs TCU on November 27 in the north endzone chairback section.  

WINE AND DINE.  Have a unique day at Messina Hof Winery with wine tasting for 4 people.  Take home 4 bottles of A&M label wine and stop off at Bone Heads for lunch or dinner with a $50 gift card!

THE BOYZZ CLUB.  Inside this genuine alligator men's wallet the high bidder will find a surprise amount of cash.....at least 
$100!  A box of premium Perdomo Cigars. This is an extremely special Nicaraguan Puro from the Perdomo family. Add several bottles of Texas liquors and wines, a $30 gift card from Grub Burgers in College Station and you have the perfect combination for Boys Night Out!

TEE TIME IN AGGIELAND.   For the golf enthusiasts there will be one round of golf and lunch for 4 at Traditions, a prestigious, private club in Aggieland.  Challenge yourself on this Jack Nicklaus designed course, nestled among the natural banks of Turkey Creek.  Includes a one night stay in a Traditions 2- bedroom Cabana so you can bring your sweetie.



Play golf on a beautiful, private course at the Houston Oaks Country Club in Hockley.  Located on a 400-acre development with hundreds of century-old Live Oaks, a luxurious new 30,000 sf Tuscan style clubhouse and spa, you will enjoy one round of golf for 4 and a one night stay in a 3-bedroom Casita.  

THE STARS AT NIGHT ARE BIG AND BRIGHT!  Mike and Taffy O'Brien are opening their home to dinner for 6 and a very unique evening of star gazing from their personal Observatory located near Washington on the Brazos. A hidden jewel in Washington County, this observatory is used by students from area universities to study astronomy!  Explore the universe; photograph galaxies, globular, open clusters.  Dinner will be catered by Brian and Amanda Light, a husband and wife team and celebrated chef that has traveled the world to bring unique dishes to you.  Possible dates are May 22, 23, 24 or May 29, 30, 31, depending on weather conditions.  Note: To visit the Observatory, you will have to climb a spiral staircase and a ships ladder of about 15 ft in length. 

SAND, SUN AND FUN.   A sampler platter of all three Texas Schlitterbahn Waterparks.  At South Padre Island, hide away with a 3-night stay in an ocean-front room at the new beach resort, 4 tickets into the waterpark, a private cabana and dinner for 4 at the Shrimp House Restaurant.  Load up for two more trips to the New Braunfels and Galveston Waterparks with 4 tickets and a private cabana at each.  The kids are gonna love ya!

CULINARY CREATIONS WITH CHEF TAI at Veritas Wine & Bistro.   Sample the culinary creations of Executive Chef Tai Lee in one of the finest dining establishments in College Station.

Cuisine in a casual, contemporary setting, Chef Tai has an uncompromising insistence on quality and freshness.  A modern French-American-Asian bistro where you will enjoy a delectable 4-course Dinner Prix Fixe for four (4) guests.  

BLUE RIDGE GETAWAY. 
Banner Elk Winery & Villa is nestled in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains and is the High Country's original winery.  At this luxury B&B, awake each morning to a chef-prepared gourmet breakfast.  Then explore the High Country, discover the local hiking trails, cast a fishing line in their private pond.  This a 2-night stay in a Luxury Suite for 2 people, wine tasting, breakfast, a gourmet dinner and a bottle of Banner Elk Wine.

A MIXED BAG OF BIRDS AT WALTON RANCH.  A half day of bird hunting for 4 guns at Walton Ranch in Millican where you will find the best Texas bird hunting for quail, pheasant and chukar.  

Head over to AJ's Restaurant in Hempstead where you will find a generous helping of Texas attitude along with lunch or dinner for 6 people.  This family-owned steakhouse serves sizzling, hand-cut, aged beef.  From the relaxing wine bar to the unpretentious atmosphere, remarkable steaks, handmade pizzas, delectable seafood dishes and Louisiana-style crawfish, everything about AJ's say "come and sit a spell".  

THIS HERE'S OIL COUNTRY! - Henry BIG BOY Lever Rifle .44 MAG/SPL Oilman Tribute Edition

HENRY BIG BOY LEVER RIFLE .44 MAG/SPL

OILMAN TRIBUTE EDITION

This rifle is a salute to the American Oilman --

still exploring and propelling the

American oil industry into the future. 

On the front of the solid hardened brass receiver is a

one-of-a-kind drawing of a pump jack,

the workhorse of the oil fields.

A rig is stunningly engraved in a masculine antique

black fill on the rear. The checkerboard patterned border

with an open American style scroll is a nod to our heritage.   

$1,500 RESERVE

 TEXAS TRADITIONS.  Celebrate your Texas roots with all that is Texas.  Add a distinctive cowhide to your home decor.  Peruse a vintage set of Wild, Wild West books that portray life in early Texas. Have dinner for 4 at the Steamboat House where you will experience dinner surrounded by rooms of unique Texas memorabilia.   Add to your Texas Library with a hard to find, original edition collection of Illustrated Letters from Charlie Russell, the legendary western artist.

GRANDMA ROCKS!  A great Mother's Day gift.  A rocking chair, handmade quilt, retro cookie jar chock full of homemade cookies, Blue Bell ice cream and 2 of the newly published children's book, "Grandma Rocks!".....one for each Grandma in the family.  Signed by the author, Janice Scheve of Washington, TX and illustrator, Ben Lewis, sixth grade social studies teacher at Brenham Middle School.

ILLUSTRATED LETTERS OF C.M. RUSSELL. A collection of illustrations by Charlie Russell, celebrated Western artist.  If Charlie sent you a letter or card, you probably have an original Russell illustration on your hands. He liked to embellish his humorous letters with pencil drawings or even full-color illustrations.  In 1930, after his death, a collection of his delightfully illustrated letters were published in this book.  Scarce in a First Edition.

ROAM THE RIVERWALK.  The  new Museum Reach of the Riverwalk is includes 3 miles of walkways, public art, splashing waterfalls, glowing sunfish and unique landscaping.  Legendary architect, Boone Powell, was the lead designer.  He will give a personal tour for 4, including the fascinating lock and dam section which raises the water 9 feet so barges can travel upstream.   Enjoy 2 nights at Hotel Contessa, an elegant lady that reflects the rich Spanish heritage of San Antonio and the only 4-Diamond all-suite hotel on the Riverwalk.  Round out the evenings with dinner for 4 at Minnie's Tavern and Cappy's Restaurant.

DIVA BE DAZZLED.  Own a one of a kind Bejewel necklace.  Jewelry designer, Carroll Dorsey Walker loves glamour so she creates stunning custom jewelry with colored gemstones and turquoise.  Her jewelry has appeared at the Oscars, has been featured in fashion magazines and around celebrities' necks.  A favorite of Robin Roberts on Good Morning America.

A Bejewel Handbag.  Another one-of-a-kind by Carroll D. Walker.  The picture below is just an example of the beauty she creates.  It may one that features green turquoise, Czech crystal, topaz and coral crystals or it may be another style.  Either way, you will have the only one at the party! (photo may not be actual item).

Beautiful Silpada earrings to wear with jeans or cocktail attire.  Opening Night Earrings are Sterling Silver with Stabilized Quartz and Marcasite.  You will shine wherever you wear them!

This stunning lace duster looks great with jeans or dress it up for a night out on the town.

 CITY LIGHTS AND CITY NIGHTS.  Savor the flavors with "Dinner for 2" in The Bistro of the luxurious Lancaster Hotel.  Located in the heart of Houston's Theater District, this is a favorite gathering spot for theater patrons.  Sophisticated and intimate, you can indulge in sumptuous contemporary American cuisine.  Head to the Hobby Center with 2 tickets for the world famous musical "Evita" and a passionate TUTS performance that you will never forget.

COOKING WITH KAREN.  Enjoy a culinary evening as Karen Ley, owner of Jezebelle's Catering, provides cooking entertainment as she prepares dinner for 4 in your home.  Karen will provide food and wine and offer cooking tips as she prepares a 4 course meal that you will learn to duplicate on your own.  But, for now, let Karen do the work!  Take home a marvelous basket filled with scrumptious Briannas products.

VEGAS, BABY.  Kick up your heels in the City of Sin for 2 nights at the FOUR SEASONS HOTEL.  Party the night away and return to the luxury of the hotel to rest up for the next big game of high stakes Poker, Blackjack or other game. Start your luck with $300 cash!