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1. Wedding Facility Rental w/Officiate & Photographer
Get married at The Farm! This package grantes you use of the Barn, Learning Center/Kitchen and Back Deck/Lawn for your wedding. It also includes our Board President and local Pastor, Madelyn Hennessey to officiate your vows. Finally, a photographer to record all your moments, sponsored by Discover Wiscasset. We have a legal capacity for 360 people, barn seating of about 150. Please plan your event to occur between 12/1/2019 and 1/1/2021. Rental of the facility, alone, starts at $1,200- total package value could easily exceed $2,500. Bidding starts at $900
2. Meeting/Party Facility Rental
Hold your next family reunion at Morris Farm! This item provides for use of our facility for up to 6 hours (including setup and clean-up.) for you to host a party, class or event. Our Learning Center has a kitchen for your (or your caterer's) use. You will have use of the meeting room, back decks and farm lawn so your guests can enjoyy, mingle and roam. Party rental of the facility is valued at $150.
3. Meeting Facility Rental
Host your next meeting at Morris Farm! This package includes use of the Learning Center meeting space for up to four hours, including set-up and clean-up. The room has a capacity to seat 75-100 people. (Use of the kitchen is not included in this package- See #2, party rental package). This rental is valued at $75.
4. Hand-Painted Santa Sled Decor
Hand painted by Nobleboro artist, Nancy Hartford, This holiday decoration depicts a detailed and life-like Santa, holding the Maine state bird, amidst foliage and flowers in lovely pinks, reds, and shades of green.
5. Hand-Painted Paper Box
This 7" square, decorative paper box has been hand-painted by local Nobleboro artist, Nancy Hartford.
6/7. Felted Wool Dryer Balls (Set of 3)
This set of 3 100% wool dryer balls is made from "locally-raised happy sheep" on Soggy Bottom Farm in Jefferson. Dryer balls help reduce drying time by separating clothes as they tumble. The natural fibers reduce static cling, lint balls and wrinkles. This set of 3 has a retail value of $16.
8/9. Individual Morris Farm Annual Membership
As a member of The Morris Farm, you help support its work to promote the values of sustainable agriculture and stewardship of the earth through education, demonstration and community involvement. As a member, you receive 10% off class tuition, store merchandise, facility rental fees and community garden plots. You receive special discounts on farm camp tuition. You also receive MFT swag, such as window decals or milk bottles. This item is valued at $30- TWO memberships will be available for bidding. #7 and #8.
10/11. Family Morris Farm Annual Membership
As a member of the Morris Farm, you help support its work to promote the values of sustainable agriculture and stewardship of the earth through education, demonstration and community involvement. As a member, you receive 10% off class tuition, store merchandise, facility rental fees and community garden plots. You receive a special discounts on farm camp tuition. You also receive MFT swag, such as window decals and milk bottles. This item is valued at $50. TWO memberships will be available for bidding. #9 and #10
12/13. One Week Farm Camp
This item is for ONE WEEK for one child to attend Morris Farm Camp in February 2020, April 2020 or a week in Summer 2020. The value of this item in 2019 would have been between $150 and $220. Bidding starts at $100. TWO of these camp weeks will be for bidding. They can be used in the same camp week for 2 children or different camp weeks for the same child. (or two completely unrelated children during any camp week) #11 and #12.
14. 10 Hours of Architect Services
This item is for 10 hours of architectural consultation and design services. David Landmann is on the MFT Board and made a career as a Maine Licensed Architect. He can provide advice for your home, business, camp, undeveloped land, apartment or church. This package includes any service you may need from project planning, site visit, consultation, design services. He will review your photos, project proposal, ideas and ask questions. He may give you "homework" before you set a date to meet at the site. The 10 hours STARTS when he leaves the office in Windsor to come to "kick the dirt" and brainstorm with you on site, maybe make a few initial sketches. After that, your 10 hours involves him getting back to the office and refining those into useable drawings. If more time is requested, an hourly fee can be negotiated, as needed. This would normally cost a client $1000. The minimum bid here is $500. The advice is PRICELESS!!
15. Excavator and Operator for a Day
Your winning bid on this item is for 10 hours, door-to-door, of excavator service, with the operator, at the site of your choosing. (Excavator is travelling about 45 minutes from Wiscasset, travel time included) The machine is a Kubota 121-3SS, 40hp, 10,000 pound machine. It can dig up to 10' down and 6' across. The operator is old, overweight, and a little hard of hearing but both he and the machine will go all day! David will visit you and your site to discuss your plan, evaluating efficiency and safety issues, which doesn't count into your 10 hours. Once a project day is agreed upon and the trailer leaves the driveway, the clock starts. This must take place within 1 year, or by 11/2/2020. This bid is for one complete day of work, not split into multiple days. (Additional time can be negotiated) Although the Operator will exercise all caution and provide "best efforts" services, the Property Owner assumes all risk for damage and project clean-up. This package is valued at $1,000. Bidding opens at $500.
16. 1 Month Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy is used to boost the body's ability for cells to rejuvinate. It has been used sucessfully to treat conditions from sun burns to psoriasis to scarring. It boosts the production of collagen and reduces wrinkles(!!!) Desiree Bailey at Possibilities Salon has generoudly donated a 1-month membership for use of her Red Light Therapy booth. This is not like tanning. There is no burning. There is no exposure limit. The month is valued at $45. Bidding starts at $20.
17. Hand-Painted Roofing Slate Flag
What is more "Maine" than a slate from an old barn roof? Our own Sue Aubuchon has a collection of slates from a barn in Whitefield and paints all kinds of designs, from "Welcome" signs to the flags, offered here. The slates are from an 18th century barn. The slates have been painted and sealed for (more) outdoor exposure. Holes, other than those originally made for roofing nails, have been drilled and a leather, braided thong added for hanging purposes. These slates retail for $25.
18. Landscape Design Services
Does your garden space make sense? Want to attract more pollinators? Need to plan for shade? This winning bid entitles you to a complete design for the landscape of an area at your home, business, church, camp, or wherever. Sue will visit your area and discuss your ideas and plans. She will then design a plan for you that includes flowers, plants, shrubs, trees, rocks, walls, trellises or whatever other features you want to include. Its YOUR space! The design just makes sure it flows within itself and your natural landscape. She will then provide tips for choosing the right plants and proper planting. Sue is a Master Gardener and years of experience in planting for the local area's soil, weather, climate and conditions. The design services are valued at $300. Bidding starts at $100.
19. 6" Anne Hedgecock Pottery Bowl
This item is a beautiful, blue, 6-7", hand-thrown pottery bowl by Anne Hedgecock of Stonehenge Pottery in Boothbay. Born in Damariscotta, Hedgecock has been working with clay for over 30 years. She spent 16 years teaching art at Freeport Middle School. Since her retirement in 2002, Hedgecock has returned to the Mid-Coast and has exhibited her pieces each summer weekend at the Boothbay Region Arts and Crafts Show. This piece has a value of $45.
20. 2 Tickets Duponte String Quartet
The winning bid on this item will receive 2 tickets to a performance of the Duponte String Quartet, of your choosing. Soon after forming in Philadelphia, PA 28 years ago, the DuPonte String Quartet shocked the music world by moving to rural Maine. They have performed and taught all over the United States and in France, Scotland and Canada. The DSQ has received critical acclaim and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Philadelphia Musical Fund Society, Music Teachers National Association and Chamber Music America. The value of these tickets is $50
21. Signed Copy of Organic Farming by Peter Fossel
This item is a copy of the book Organic Farming, signed by the author, Peter V. Fossel. In this book, Fossel shares his more than 25 years of experience in professional organic farming. The advice and tips in this book help you not only learn to grow healthy crops without the use of pesticides, but also walks you through the rules and regulations of becoming certified as "organic" and developing a business and marketing strategy for your farm. Whether you're growing crops or livestock, you'll find inspiring advice and lessons to maintain a healthy and productive farm, organically. This book has a retail value of $25. Signature is priceless.
22. Antique Time Card Rack
This item is a 150-slot antique wall rack that could have been used for time cards. The rack is wood, but the slots are lined with galvanized metal. The slots are individually numbered. The piece measures about 3' tall by 2' wide. There doesn't appear to be any damage to the wood. Full pictures are available by email. Similar items have sold online for $75- $150
23. Antique Fireplace Andirons
This item is a pair of Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons. Measuring 15" high and 12" deep, this set is perfect for a smaller (or shallower) fireplace. These andirons are valued at $200.00. Bidding begins at $100.00
24. 1 Tuition- Field Course in Old Barns
The winning bid for this item will attend the ever-popular Field Course in Old Barns, presented by Medomack (MSAD 40) Adult Ed and taught by Les Fossel of Restoration Resources in Alna, ME. This class teaches construction methods and the history of your old barn and those of your classmates. The class teaches money-saving tips for authentically restoring or rennovating your old barn/house. There are as many classes are there are participants' buildings, starting with a classroom lecture, but then moving from site to site and ending with a potluck dinner at the Fossels' home. The value of this class is $74.
25. 16" Pizza- choice of toppings
Check out the new wood-fired pizza shop in Damariscotta! Oysterhead Pizza Co. has donated a large, 16" pizza of your choice to the winning bidder. The value of this is $24.
26. 700 Lumens Rechargable Flashlight
The winning bidder on this item receives a Milwaukee 700 lumens, LED, rechargable flashlight, donated by Damariscotta Hardware. Built for rough conditions, it claims an all-day run time with 2x faster charging via USB cord. Can be charged more than 2000 times. It is water and dust proof, can be submerged up to 1 meter. The retail value of this item is $75.
27. Gift Certificate- Sheepscot General Store
This item is for a $15 gift certificate to Sheepscot General Store.
28. Wine Glasses and Gift Certificate
Savage Oakes Winery in Unity, ME has donated 2 wine glasses and a $50 gift certificate for your bidding (and imbibing) pleasure.
29. Fruit Tart- baked to order
The winning bid on this item will receive a fruit tart, made to order with your choice of fruits, for your future event or occasion. Baked by Damariscotta artist and baker, Deb Arter, this tart will make you the hero of any event where you volunteer to bring the dessert! Please provide 1 week's notice to Deb and she'll meet you for delivery half-way between her house and yours. This item is valued at $25. Value of being the hit of the party? Priceless! Bidding will start at $13.
30. Gift Bowl of Pet Treats
The Animal House in Damariscotta has donated this water bowl filled with pet happiness. There are toys and treats for both dogs and cats. This item is valued at $50.
31. Gift Certificate to Bangz
Just in time to get gorgeous for those holiday parties, Bangz, in Damariscotta, has provided one lucky bidder with a gift certificate for $30.
32. Gift Certificate to Sherman's Bookstore
This item is for a $25 gift card to Sherman's Bookstore, in Damariscotta. This gift card is good at any of their locations in Boothbay Harbor, Bar Harbor, Freeport, Damariscotta, Camden or Portland.
33. Antique Punched Tin Roof Vent
Look what we found in the barn! The incredibly lucky bidder in this item will go home with an authentic old-fashioned decorative roof vent of their very own. This piece of galvanized artwork stands about 4 feet tall from base to the tip of the spire. The circular guard around the vent is punched in a decorative leaf and floral pattern. We haven't done anything to touch the original patina of this piece. Other than nail holes around the square base, where it probably attached to a larger frame, there is really no damage to this piece. We found others just like it that sold on Ebay for $400- $1500. So we've put a reserve of $200 on it. Start bidding from there.
34. 2 Dozen Fresh Oysters
The winning bid on this item will go home with 2 dozen oysters that have hardly been out of the water. Winter Port Oyster Farm will harvest your oysters Saturday and have them ready for you to enjoy that night! We said you don't have to be present to win the bid, but if you're wanting these babies, its probably best if you are! The value on this item is $50
35. Hand-Crocheted Pot Holders- Set of 2
36/37. Willow Hill Farm Eggs Gift Certificate
There are 2 gift certificates for $25 to Willow Hill Farm available to this winning bidder(s). Willow Hill supplies the eggs for our farm store. They are so beloved, we have a hard time keeping them in stock!
38. Ames True Value Gift Certificate
Value $25
39. 3-Piece Plier Tool Set
Value $35-$45
40. Fall Pumpkin Gift Bag
Rising Tide has provided everything a bidder could want for those crisp fall days. Its all about pumpkin. Value of this item is $35.
41. Set of 4 Interior Custom-Made Storm Windows
The winnind bid for these 4 storms will have them made to order by our own Topher Belknap. These windows are made to fit inside your existing windows and help cut down on draft, heat loss, and outside noise. They about double the insulating properties of your existing windows. The listing is for 4 small sized windows (or corresponding number of larger windows) measured and manufactured to spec by Topher. The value of this set if $160- $200. Bidding starts at $80.
42. 3 Hours of Permaculture Design Consultation
What a winner you'll be bidding on this item! Permaculture is a way of converting your land into an ecologically sound, resilient, food-producing oasis. Tohper Belknap is a Certified Permaculture Consultant who has been teaching design skills to gardeners for years and is now offering the highest bidder 3 hours of consultation time for you to tour your land, discuss design ideas and strategize tips for converting your area into a self-sustainingd ecosystem. The value of this item is $180. Bidding will start at $60.
43. Digital Picture Frame
Out of wall space? The winning bidder on this item will receive a new-in-the-box Hewlett Packard Digital Photo Frame. With 512 MB of storage, you can load hunderds of pictures what will display in a rotating slide show. You don't have to just pick one, anymore! Value of this item is $65.
44. Hand-Knit Cabled Double-Thick Afghan
The winning bidder on this item will stay cozy warm this year. Our own Sue Aubuchon who usually sells her creations on Etsy this time of year, has knit this blanket double stranded for thickness. It measures... or will measure, when I'm done... over 5 feet long and 3.5 feet wide. You can cuddle up with friends! The value of this item is $75.
45/46. Hand-Sewn/Knit Towel Set w/MFT Store Gift Cert and Applesq
The winner of these items gets the best of all worlds. First, there is a towel and washcloth set, made by Abbie Hartford of Soggy Bottom Farm in Jefferson. Then, there is $25 to be used at the Morris Farm Store. Finally, enjoy a bag or Cortland apples from Bailey's Orchard in Whitefield. The two sets will be sold separately (one bid is for the value of 1 set) 2 winning bids will be taken. The value of the set is $55
47. Home Energy Audit
The winning bidder on this Item will have the expertise of Topher Belknap, with Green Fret Consulting, to help them evaluate the energy efficiency of their home. The audit includes an inspection of the building, discussion of current conditions: insulation rating, air leaks, and areas of heat loss. Topher will provide this information in a report to the homeowner and will discuss recommendations for improvments and any questions that may arise.
The value of this service is $450. The bidding will begin at $250.
The value of this service is $450. The bidding will begin at $250.
48s/49m/50l. Hand Crocheted Fingerless Gloves
Available for bidding are 3 pairs of fingerless gloves of different sizes. Because they are different sizes, we will take bids separately. The bidding is for 1 pair. The value of each pair is $10.
51. Hand-Crocheted Baby Poncho
The value of this item is $20.
52+. Bags of Cortland Apples
We have 6 bags of Cortland apples from Bailey's Orchard in Whitefield, ME. The bidding will be for the cost of 1 bag. Take 1 or take all. Those remaining will be made available to other bidders. The value of on bag is $8.
53. Painted Glass Chip and Dip Set
This lovely piece is a vintage glass chip and dip set. It is in the shape of a flower and painted in lovely yellows, greens, reds, blues and gold. The platter is 14"and the bowl sits in the center. The value of this item is $25.
