ChristmasVille in Rock Hill - Festival of Trees and More!

  We are pleased to present the 2008 Festival of Trees...and More! event. This wonderful fundraising opportunity is open to all area non-profits, charities, and service organizations.
  This year there are more than just trees to bid on. The auction also includes wreaths, door or mantle garlands, and holiday tablescapes! Entries are displayed in participating Downtown businesses as part of the four-day ChristmasVille event. Both printed and downloadable maps guide visitors to areas showcasing these beautifully decorated designer entries.
  A Silent Auction takes place throughout the 4 days of ChristmasVille at the Center for the Arts, located at 121 E. Main Street. Final bids on entries will end at 4 p.m.

To pick up a copy of the ChristmasVille Event Guide, please visit the Festival of Trees...and More! Bidding Headquarters - located at the Center for the Arts - during festival hours. To register to bid, stop by Bidding Headquarters (The Center for the Arts) between 11 a.m. and event close from Thursday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 7.

To find out more about a Sponsor or Partner for each entry, just click on their text listing below. If a website exists, you'll be taken there. Where no website exists, we've linked to an e-mail address where available. Please take this opportunity to learn more about all the generous Festival of Trees...and More! entrants and the talented and generous people connected with them. They care about our community!

Entry Information Photo

Entry #1 - Tree *"Southern Charms"* The Center for the Arts • 121 E. Main St. Gift Items: Tree, wreath, and matching swag in lush gold, ivory, and silver trimmings accented with magnolias and mosses. Perfect for any Southern home. Please check tree location for additional gift items. Non-Profit: Arts Council of York County Sponsor: Moonlight & Magnolias Decorator: Barbara Carswell Entry Contact: Debra Heintz • 803-328-2787 Estimated Value: $800.00 • Starting Bid: $500.00 "Buy It Now" Price: $750.00
Entry #2 - Tree "Vernon Grant's Holiday Spectacular" The Center for the Arts • 121 E. Main St. Gift Items: Ornaments include limited edition Vernon Grant decorations (see location for complete list), lighted Village Tree Stand, 1 set Homecoming note card series, 1 Getting to Know Gnomes coloring book, Department 56 - two sets of Christmas Notecards, Abrams - Vernon Grant's Santa Claus, 2008 Christmas card, cocoa tins, and holiday soaps. Non-Profit: Culture & Heritage Museums Entry Contact: Mary Lynn Norton • 803-322-0146 Estimated Value: Priceless! • Starting Bid: N/A "Buy It Now" Price: $2,000.00
Entry #3 - Wreath "Vernon Grant's Whimsy All Around" The Center for the Arts • 121 E. Main St. Gift Items: Unique one-of-a kind 36" mixed pine wreath adorned with beaded decorative balls, glass gift packages, a set of 5 gold-plated limited edition ornaments from the Vernon Grant's December Magazine Memories Series, whimsy filament and a digitized Christmas Ornament displaying some of Vernon Grant's most popular original Santa Claus images. The wreath is flanked by two 22.5" fanciful tree sconces. Non-Profit: Culture & Heritage Museums Sponsor: Vernon Grant Advisory Committee Decorators: Mary Lynn Norton, Mark Cockerille Entry Contact: Mary Lynn Norton • 803-322-0146 Estimated Value: $375.00 • Starting Bid: $325.00 "Buy It Now" Price: $500.00
Entry #4 - Tablescape "Over the River and Through the Woods" Wachovia Bank • 113 E. Main St. Gift Items: An old fashioned Christmas themed tablescape that includes an original design handmade tablecloth and napkins, original table centerpiece, Christmas dinner and salad plates by Fritz & Floyd with antique flatware for 6 settings, 6 hand-painted wine glasses, a piece of Catawba Pottery, Le Creuset Screw pull wine opener & accessories, plus more. Non-Profit: Guild of the Museum of York County Sponsor: Vernon Grant Advisory Committee Decorators: Guild Members Entry Contact: Linda Poteat • 803-517-0972 Estimated Value: TBA • Starting Bid: TBA "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #5 - Tablescape "Let It Snow" York County Regional Chamber of Commerce • 116 E. Main St. Gift Items: Everything included but the table & chairs! Non-Profit: Central City Optimist Club Decorator: Trina Ricks Entry Contact: Trina Ricks • 803-327-9997 Estimated Value: TBA • Starting Bid: TBA "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #6 - Tree "Carolina Christmas" McHale's Pub • 122 E. Main St. Gift Items: 7' prelit Palmetto Tree, decorations including 5 lit nesting gift packages, and Palmetto Christmas Tree skirt. "BBQ BASH" - invite 40 of your closest friends and we'll bring the pig, beverages, musical entertainment and staff! Beach Bum Basket with (4) Alabama Theater Tickets, iPod nano, Sports Memorabilia/Equipment, Glencarin Garden & PRT gift basket, Palmetto gift basket, Come See Me gift basket, additional unique gifts including the arts, cultural, entertainment, special events, and amazing surprises for the recreation enthusiast! Non-Profit: Rock Hill Parks Foundation Sponsors: Santa Sponsor-Designs of Jeannine Burger • Elf Sponsor-Rock Hill Parks Recreation & Tourism Department Entry Contact: Merritt Croom • 803-448-9802 Estimated Value: TBA • Starting Bid: TBA "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #7 - Wreath "Santa's Garden" Hamilton Marten Ballou & Sipe • 128 E. Main St. Gift Items: Beautiful 30" wreath with lights, 12 tickets to any Winthrop University Department of Theatre and Dance production during spring 2009, garden consultation & landscape plan, gift cards: $50/Northern Tool and Supply, $25/ Wilson's Nursery, $25/Carolina Fresh Farms, $50/ Artistic Statuary, $50/Farmer's Exchange plus a bluebird house, $50/Rolling Hills Nursery, $15/Lee's Nursery, $25/Beef O'Brady's, $10/Six Pence Pub, $25/Chirp and Chatter, Gift Card from The Station Restaurant & Bar, $5/Wings in Fort Mill, $10/Party Checklist, Ikebana flower vase from Hassell Pottery, 2 bird feeders/Tractor Supply of RH, Herb Society's Cook Book and 5 herb plants, 24 roses/Lane Roses, pottery piece from Grace With Fire. Non-Profit: Master Gardeners of York County Entry Contact: Marilyn Hakim • 803-981-4388 Estimated Value: $1,500.00 • Starting Bid: $250.00 "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #8 - Tree "Memories of Pearls, Swirls, and Starry Nights" Hamilton Marten Ballou & Sipe • 128 E. Main St. Gift Items: Gift cards and gourmet items that sparkle and shine. Non-Profit: Alzheimer Association Sponsor: Dixie Exterminating Company Decorator: Linda George Entry Contact: Deb Lewis • 803-981-3910 Estimated Value: $1,600.00 • Starting Bid: $600.00 "Buy It Now" Price: $875.00
Entry #9 - Tree "A Little Girl's Fantasy" H & L Gates • 140 E. Main St. Gift Items: The new Princess movie, crown & scepter, dress up clothes, dress up tea party, movie passes, etc. Non-Profit: York County Cancer Association Entry Contact: Elizabeth Ford • 803-547-8894 Estimated Value: $275.00 • Starting Bid: $175.00 "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #10 - Tree "Play for the Children" City Club of Rock Hill • 140 E. Main St. Gift Items: Ornaments made by Charter School students (under art teacher's direction) on a 7-foot tree, condo vacation at Ocean Isle Beach, round of golf & cart use for 4 at Springfield Golf Course plus golf items, Nintendo Wii console & sports games, portable disc golf catcher & 6 discs, chiropractic session, family membership to Culture & Heritage Museums, 2 hr. dichroic glass jewelry lessons for 2 with artist Bob Hasselle (will each make 5 pendants), Omni Fitness membership (3 mths), 2 hrs. of "play" with 2 Winthrop basketball players at your child's special event, preparation and execution of 2 simple wills, including appointment of Guardians and Trustees for children, or 2 durable powers of attorney, 8 classes at The Rock Hill Yoga Center, yellow "Winnie the Pooh" tricycle, cooler with beach towel and toys, wine and glasses, Life is Good basket, $50 savings bond, truffle cake from "Truffles by Ana". Non-Profit: Children's Attention Home Charter School Board Sponsor: High School Honor Society Decorators: Children at the CAH Charter School Entry Contact: Peggy Williams • 803-366-7429 Estimated Value: $3,000.00+ • Starting Bid: $1,000.00 "Buy It Now" Price: $3,000.00
Entry #11 - Tree "Ice Princess" James Strickland Insurance Agency 156 E. Main St. Gift Items: 13" Tri-cut handsaw, Lucien Piccard Clarissa Crystal watch, Goldtone watch case and bracelet, Luxury timepiece with 72 Swarovski crystals (crystals decorate watch bezel and links), Williams-Sonoma "The Kid's Cookbook", 1996 Seraphim Classics Figurine Limited Edition 12" angel, 14" square pedestal bowl (pears & flowers) and 24 watt, 110 volt, 25 foot cord Stubby Light. Non-Profit: Clover Area Assistance Center Sponsor: Magnolia House Florist Decorator: Magnolia House Florist Entry Contact: Karen Otteni • 724-967-3541 Estimated Value: $1,015.00 • Starting Bid: $500.00 "Buy It Now" Price: $1000.00
Entry #12 - Tree "Teen Dreams" Wachovia Bank • 113 E. Main St. Gift Items: Gifts with your favorite teen in mind and a tree that will "Rock your Christmas!" Gift items include a gaming system with active games, electronic gift cards, MP3 player, iTunes card, various sports equipment, and pedometer. Non-Profit: Teen Health Center Sponsor: No Room for Racism Decorator: Susan Dockery Entry Contact: Susan Dockery • 803-517-4793 Estimated Value: TBA • Starting Bid: $400.00 "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #13 - Various "Peace, Love, and Merry Wreath Making" Overhead Station • 212 E. Main St. Gift Items: Eight artificial decorated wreaths and fresh magnolia wreaths, four 10-foot garlands, magnolia table runners, 36” mantle runners & table runners. Gifts include football and photo of Howey Long separate auction item. Non-Profit: Hospice & Community Care Sponsor: Overhead Station Decorator: Betsy Rock Entry Contact: Betsy Rock • 803-448-1848 Estimated Value: $1,000.00 • Starting Bid: TBA "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #14 - Tree "Christmas Through a Child's Eyes" Kuttin' Up • 152 E. Main St. Gift Items: Decorations made by the children at the shelter, Wii gaming system, games, various eatery gift cards, girl's (child) bike, boy's (child) bike, girl's "Keep Safe Diary" (age 8+), John Deere walkie talkie headsets (age 3+), Leapfrog "Fridge DJ" Magnetic Learning Radio (12 month+), Vtech Tote & Go Laptop Plus (3 yr+), Nikko FullFunction Radio Control Car ( 5 yr.+). Non-Profit: Safe Passage, Inc. Sponsor: MJR Incorporated - Marvin Johnson Entry Contact: Myrna DeBruyne • 803-371-2227 Estimated Value: $500.00 • Starting Bid: TBA "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #15 - Tree "Bubbly Cheers" Antonio Barnes Hair & Spa • 145 E. Main St. Gift Items: Arbor Mist wines (7.50 & 1.50), Yellow Tail wines (7.50 & 1.50); Barefoot wines (7.50 & 1.50), CK Mondavi (7.50 & 1.50), Duplin wines (7.50 & 1.50), Sutter Homes (7.50), Andre champagne, Cooks champagne, Barefoot Bubbly. Non-Profit: Children's Miracle Network Sponsor: Food Lion Entry Contact: Becky Callison • 803-329-2014 Estimated Value: $200.00 • Starting Bid: $150.00 "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #16 - Tree "It's Snow Time" Woolworth • 139 E. Main St. Gift Items: A clever snow machine recycles artificial snow in a soft cascading effect. Decorated in silver and crystal with white poinsettias. Gift cards: $50/Old Town Outfitters, $40/Citizen Corners Fine Food & Spirits, $25/The Cookie Café, $20/McHale's. 10 free "Wait Until Dark" outdoor movie passes, ChristmasVille merchandise, Marilyn Monroe cut-out, and bottle of Marilyn Merlot wine. Non-Profit: Main Streets of Old Town Association Local Artist Fund Decorator: Black Dahlia Design Services Entry Contact: Candy Randall • 803-329-8756 Estimated Value: $950.00 • Starting Bid: $500.00 "Buy It Now" Price: $750.00
Entry #17 - Wreaths "Various Themed Wreaths" Woolworth Wall of Wreaths • 139 E. Main St. Gift Items: Four wreaths with various themes including: a Cooking theme, Victorian theme, Sports theme, and Nostalgia theme. Gift certificates with each wreath. See wreath locations for more information. Non-Profit: York County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs Decorator: Mary Poole Entry Contact: Mary Poole • 803-628-5999 Estimated Value: $300.00 • Starting Bid: $75.00 "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #18 - Wreaths "Various Themed Wreaths" Woolworth Wall of Wreaths • 139 E. Main St. 1. Charming green silk wreath with a traditional Christmas theme. *Value: $65.00 • Starting Bid: $35.00 • "Buy It Now"* Price: $50.00 2. Enjoy the classic look of this pair of fresh boxwood wreathes, adorned with handmade bows. Value: $100.00 • Starting Bid: $60.00 • "Buy It Now" Price: $80.00 3. This fresh magnolia wreath gives an elegant Southern flavor to your holidays. Value: $50.00 • Starting Bid: $25.00 • "Buy It Now" Price: $40.00 4. This fresh magnolia wreath gives an elegant Southern flavor to your holidays. Value: $50.00 • Starting Bid: $25.00 • "Buy It Now" Price: $40.00 5. For the cowboy in your life, this fun lasso wreath is full of Western flair. Giddy-up over and check this one out! Value: $60.00 • Starting Bid: $30.00 • "Buy It Now" Price: $45.00 6. This fragrant eucalyptus wreath is sure to spice up your holidays. Value: $60.00 • Starting Bid: $25.00 • "Buy It Now" Price: $40.00 Non-Profit:** The Haven Men's Shelter Sponsor: The Plant Peddler Decorator: The Plant Peddler Entry Contact: Mary Hoppmann • 803-981-2834 Estimated Value: See Above • Starting Bid: See Above "Buy It Now" Price: See Above
Entry #19 - Wreaths "Support Our Troops" Woolworth Wall of Wreaths • 139 E. Main St. Gift Items: Wreaths that reflect supporting our troops and America. Various gift certificates including one for a Christmas tree and more…see entry location for details. Non-Profit: The Junior Woman's Club of Rock Hill Decorators: The Junior Woman's Club of Rock Hill and M&L Trees Entry Contact: Libby Love • 803-230-1098 Estimated Value: TBA • Starting Bid: TBA "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #20 - Tree "The Real Man's Tree" Woolworth • 139 E. Main St. Gift Items: This is a 7 foot slim tree that fits the man's interests with manly decorations in macho blue, and tools galore. Gifts include hand tools, power tools, sports paraphernalia including various signed memorabilia. Non-Profit: Interfaith Hospitality Network of York County Sponsor: Lowe's of York Decorators: Friends of Interfaith Entry Contact: Kimberly Case • 803-417-0555 Estimated Value: $1,500.00 • Starting Bid: $500.00 "Buy It Now" Price: $1,000.00
Entry #21 - Tree "From the Past to the Future" Old Town Bistro • 135 E. Main St. Gift Items: A variety of themed ornaments (many of which are antique) on this 7-foot tree through history and into the future. Gift items TBA. Non-Profit: ChristmasVille Sponsor: Old Town Bistro Decorator: Stacy Giannatos Entry Contact: Stacy Giannatos • 803-329-9222 Estimated Value: $800.00 • Starting Bid: $200.00 "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #22 - Tree "From a Child's Heart" Jim Paolone, Edward Jones Investments 135 E. Main St. Gift Items: Handmade ornaments, dinners, movies, get-aways, electronics, games, DVDs, family entertainment, and more. Non-Profit: Interfaith Hospitality Network of York County Sponsors: Lowe's of York, Friends of IHN Decorators: Friends of Interfaith Entry Contact: Kimberly Case • 803-417-0555 Estimated Value: $1,300.00 • Starting Bid: $450.00 "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #23 - Tree "Put a Little Drama in Your Life" CORESTAFF • 127 E. Main St. Gift Items: A pair of season passes to Rock Hill Community Theatre's current season and Winthrop Department of Theatre and Dance, a gift certificate to Michael's Rock Hill Grill, a pair of movie tickets to Manchester Cinemas, 2 DVDs, microwave popcorn, and a bottle of wine. Non-Profit: Rock Hill Community Theater Entry Contact: Susan Demchak • 803-493-1144 Estimated Value: $300.00 • Starting Bid: $150.00 "Buy It Now" Price: $900.00
Entry #24 - Tree "Noel par Avian" (Christmas is in the Air) Song's • 125 E. Main St. Gift Items: 5 foot bird cage with 4 foot tree and 5 live finches, one wreath, one swag, small bird cage in addition to 5 foot cage. Basket includes bird care book, coupons to the Carolina Raptor Center, finch food, and more. Must see! Non-Profit: Carolina Raptor Center Sponsor: Song's Decorator: Angie Clinton, Black Dahlia Design Studio Entry Contact: Angie Clinton • 803-627-0717 Estimated Value: $400.00 • Starting Bid: $350.00 "Buy It Now" Price: $500.00
Entry #25 - Gingerbread House "Vernon Grant Inspired Gingerbread House" The Center for the Arts • 121 E. Main St. Description: Chef Frances Burnett of Johnson & Wales University has created this magnificent Vernon Grant inspired gingerbread house. The house can be kept stored in a plastic bag for years to come. Chef Burnett will create a new Vernon Grant gingerbread house each year to be auctioned off for charity. The goal will be to ask the individual buyer of each house to display it along with the others each year during the 4 days of ChristmasVille (with your name displayed as the owner) until there is an entire village of Vernon Grant gingerbread houses for the public to enjoy. Non-Profit: The Autism Society Sponsor: Johnson & Wales University Decorators: Chef Frances Burnett Entry Contact: Karen Beatty • 803-327-4412 Estimated Value: TBA • Starting Bid: TBA "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Entry #26 - Tabletop Tree "Merry Kissmoose" The Center for the Arts • 121 E. Main St. Gift Items: BeautiControl Basket, Harry & Jeans Gift Card, Timeout Gift Card, Wachovia Golf Tournament Tickets (2), Book Pack Gift Card, The Crossings-2 tree ornaments, Handmade Christmas Stockings (2), Hand Made tree skirt, Rinalds Farm Gift card, Cindy’s Flowers gift, Hair Product Basket-Shear Touch), Handmade Tie Blanket, Handmade wooden hope chest, Gift from Stitch & Frame, Framed picture done by Dr. McMahon. Non-Profit: Women's Order of the Moose Chapter 1826 Entry Contact: BJ King • 803-366-6596 Estimated Value: $1,500.00• Starting Bid: $500.00 "Buy It Now" Price: TBA
Please make delivery arrangements with the Entry Contacts listed above or in the printed Event Guide.

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