For up to 10 people you can enjoy a unique and tailored day to remember and cherish, with friends, family or colleagues.
Treat loved ones or your valued staff to a really unique day overlooking the waters across to the Isle of Wight.
Explore the woodland gardens, optional guided tour with head gardener, choose if you want to take a dip in the sea or the outdoor heated pool, or play a casual game of tennis – the day really is yours to make your own.
There is even direct access to the private section of beach.
The day will start with you being greeted with morning coffee to take in the views. You can choose if you’d like a tour of the gardens or be left to wander freely in the grounds, discovering woodland plants, shrubs and trees. In the Spring, the Azalea walk comes alive with colour, and Rhododendrons abound. If you enjoy painting, bring your materials and get creative, draw and paint the views through grasses out to the sea beyond. There really is something for everyone, if you love horticulture, painting, photography or bird watching, you can relax and indulge yourself in your chosen pursuit and enjoy a really exclusive day with friends and family.
There is history and heritage to these 14 acre gardens that were first planted in 1897. You will be enjoying all they have to offer with access that the public do not have.
That is not all !
Included in the day is a two course luncheon with wine.
Dietary requirements can be catered for. Lunch can be taken at a time of your choosing (pre arranged with Lepe Estate), and guests can be seated indoors or outdoors.

Bring your own tennis equipment, swimming costumes, towels/blankets, art, photography or bird watching equipment and please dress appropriately for the weather. The ground is uneven in places and open water at various places means that care must be taken to supervise children at all times. An outdoor changing space (with toilet) is available if the pool or beach is used. There are friendly dogs on site, so guests should be comfortable around our four legged friends as they may wish to say hello. You are welcome to bring your own friendly dogs too (this will be by agreement with Lepe Estate).
This auction lot has been kindly donated by The Lepe Estate, which is privately owned. Furzey Gardens and Minstead Trust are not party to the arrangement between the winning bidder and The Lepe Estate. Care must be taken to follow any instruction given on the day for your safety. There is parking for up to 10 cars.

See Furzey Gardens with Dame Esther Rantzen. This prize is for a group of four people, and includes an exclusive walk around Furzey Gardens in the company of Dame Esther, and also Head Gardener Pete White. Learn more about the history of the gardens, the horticulture and heritage from Pete, and enjoy Dame Esther's wit and charm. A great time to visit is in Spring, the colours of the gardens burst into life, this prize will be lead by Dame Esther's availability and will require prior arrangement. Included is a cream tea, that should you wish, you can enjoy at the Giant's table, that will be reserved for your party.

Just imagine staying in the heart of the New Forest for two nights (Fri-Sun) and be surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of Furzey Gardens. You and your group will be able to enjoy the gardens for the duration of your stay, even when the day visitors have departed after hours. Relax in this well equipped thatched cottage, Furzey House is full of character, with a spacious breakfast room, fitted kitchen, games room, two lounges and a private terrace. Six upstairs bedrooms (four ensuite) sleeping 10 people overall. This prize is subject to availability off peak. Pre booking required and to be used in the 2023 off peak seasons.

Enjoy a break away in Cambridge with this overnight stay in a Superior Double room for two people, including breakfast at the hotel du vin.
Take a stroll through this historic University city, that is on the River Cam, take in the sights and delights that this overnight stay will give you time to explore. Bid now to be in with a chance of securing this special prize with Hotel Du Vin Cambridge. Terms and conditions apply and subject to availability.

Have you ever wanted to do a murder mystery ? Get your friends together to solve the crime ? You and up to nine of others can have exclusive access to the Inspector (a very talented actor) to pose the mystery to you, for you to interrogate and solve the mystery. This is a live interactive online via video call activity, that you will surely have fun with your friends. If you are the lucky bidder, just agree the date and time with the Inspector, so gather your friends and why not do a joint bid, and spread the cost between you. This could be a staff team event ? over video call, what a way to spend a team meeting! Or a birthday gift to someone, can't get together in person ? get together over video and have fun solving the crime ! Happy sleuthing.
Subject to Organise Events Ltd availability, event is simply pre booked with them. Details will be sent to the winning bidder.

This is truly a prize to savour. Treat yourself or a loved (and go along too!) for lunch or dinner for two people with Sommelier selected wine at the award winning and original Pig hotel and restaurant, in the heart of the New Forest. Sample the delights at this renowned hotel, serving food from its own kitchen garden and local producers influenced by the seasons in beautiful surroundings. You will enjoy a three course meal, of lunch or dinner (your choice), as well as wine specially selected for you by the sommelier. For the winning bidder this prize is to be pre-booked using the voucher and for use Monday to Thursday. Get bidding now to get your hands on this really sumptuous prize.

Have you always wanted to turn your hand to pottery ? are you a fan of the Great Pottery throw down ? This auction item to "have a go" is truly an experience to jump at. You'll be in the capable hands of Marion, Forest Kiln Pottery, to guide you through the experience of this two hour session with tea and cake! What will you choose to make ? This is a fun and engaging workshop, learn the skills to "throw" clay, this is definitely something for the bucket list to try ! for one person you will get a real hands on, personal experience.

This painting by Stephen Lees of Lymington is truly magnificent, with depth and hints of orange. We are grateful to Stephen for donating this item (via Day Associates) to help fund our charitable work. This would certainly be a statement piece in any home at 60cm by 120cm.

Secure your own personalised digital cartoon illustration of your family or pets or all of you ! Simon Chadwick published cartoon illustrator will create your personal cartoon of YOU! (or perhaps of a friend or family member as a unique gift to them). Using a photo and some info you'll provide him, Simon will capture you in cartoon form - you can specify the sort of things you'd like captured. Have a look at the example, of a star wars fan ! Simon's talent and skill is renowned - it will be a one off and unique digital piece for you to print and keep forever.

Valid Sunday to Wednesday night in October, November or December 2022 - this one night stay in the lovely surroundings of Elmers Court hotel could be yours. The Mcdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort is located on the stunning Solent Coast, at the edge of the New Forest and lies within 23 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.

Describing itself as a hotel in the New Forest offering the perfect setting for any occasion with spacious en-suite accommodation, excellent facilities and stunning gardens. The 19th century manor house overlooks our Queen Mary lawn, to the Lymington River.

Ideally located for local attractions, the Isle of Wight and towns of Southampton and Bournemouth.

Get a one night break away for two with breakfast and bid now to be in with a chance of securing it.

This is a beautiful bird table, hand made in the workshops at Minstead Lodge. It would look stunning in any garden, and birds will love feeding from it. It even has a slate roof. Why not buy it now to secure it for yourself!

Hand crafted in the wood workshop at Minstead Lodge, this beautiful hard wood coffee table could be yours to own. Made in our very own workshops, by people supported at Minstead Trust who have learning disabilities. Under the expert supervision of instructors, this table has been lovingly and carefully crafted, helping the people who made it learn carpentry and woodwork skills.
Table measures H 53cm L71cm W40cm

A beautiful framed painting by equestrian artist and illustrator Alan Langford, depicting New Forest Ponies grazing measuring 30cm by 35cm. This is a truly lovely example of Alan's work, and we are so grateful for the donation to support our charitable work. Alan is a keen supporter of Minstead Trust so this is a really special piece that will look amazing on anyone's home. The New Forest Ponies are iconic, so fitting that Furzey Gardens too are in the New Forest and particularly appropriate for our auction. Get bidding to have a chance to secure this lovely piece of art for yourself (or perhaps gift it to someone who loves ponies or who loves the area), Alan has donated this painting with kindness and a true understanding of our work with people who have learning disabilities, so bid now and support the work of Furzey Gardens and Minstead Trust.

A beautifully handmade quilted bedspread/throw. As a king size (210cm by 288cm) this would make a wonderful addition to any home on the bed or lounge. In blues and greens with hints of pinks and oranges, this throw took over 150 hours to make, and Diane Kingston its designer has lovingly crafted this whilst recovering from a broken ankle. Using a star patchwork design, this is a unique and one off piece, that she is gladly donating to the Trust to raise money for our work.

This is an original 8" by 8" acrylic painting of the tranquil setting of the bridge and lake at Furzey Gardens. Painted on a wooden block (circa 1.5" deep), this is a neat little piece of art that will look stunning on any wall, transporting you to the peace and tranquility of Furzey Gardens.

Round of Golf for Four in association with W1G partnered courses in the UK.

Take a wee trip to Scotland and visit its historic capital city, Edinburgh with this overnight stay in superior double room with breakfast at the Hotel Malmaison Edinburgh City, located in St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. Included in this wonderful prize is the overnight stay and breakfast for two people in a superior double room. Be in the heart of the city, within close proximity to all the famous landmarks, museums and monuments. Transport to and from the airport is really easy too, if you are travelling from further afield. Terms and conditions apply and subject to availability.

Dame Esther Rantzen has kindly donated this framed original still from the 1991 animated film The Little Engine that Could, directed by Dave Edwards who has also signed the still. Along with a signed note from Dame Esther Rantzen herself that also forms part of this exciting and truly unique auction lot.
The film "The Little Engine that Could" is all about triumph over adversity, when a small engine Tillie, decides to make a little boy's wishes come true, but has to overcome lots of hurdles and barriers along the way to do so. It really shows what can be done with determination and perseverance. Everyday, people with learning disabilities have to overcome many challenges and barriers, in order to live a normal happy life, so it is very fitting that Dame Esther has decided to donate this original film still to us to raise money to support our work at Furzey Gardens.

Ten individually boxed new Next candles in subtle "Gin and Tonic" fragrance. Gold geometric design glass outer on the candle itself. Buy now at great value of just £5 per candle. These candles are approx 5cm in diameter.

This is a beautiful pastel 35cm by 40cm, framed of the Chelsea Garden at Furzey Gardens. In 2012 Furzey Gardens took a show garden to the RHS Flower Show Chelsea, and won Gold ! this pastel by an unknown artist depicts the garden wonderfully, and a lovely thing to own. Bid now for a chance for it to be yours.