Experience the Irish Countryside

Item Number: 1
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $5,000
Online Close: Mar 5, 2009 1:00 PM EST
Bid History: 0 bids - Item Sold!
Description
This is a Live Auction item.
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This one-week stay on the grounds of Castlegar House, one of Ireland's breathtaking castles, is a truly unique travel experience.
"The picturesque setting and excellent self-catering accommodations make Castlegar a wonderful location to enjoy a leisurely-paced holiday in the Irish countryside." - Douglas Talhelm and Ashley Eaton, GLAD donors and previous winners of this package.
Guests will relax in the newly renovated stables, a cut-stone building built in 1815 by noted architect Richard Morrison, who also designed the castle. Your upstairs apartment sleeps six people, and is furnished with stylish "urban retreat" decor. Inside you'll find accomidations that include a full kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, three bedrooms, and two full baths.
Perfect for you and your friends!
Outside, on the 50 gorgeous acrea of land that horses, chickens, ducks, and sheep call home, you'll find paths through lush, wooded areas, an operating and active stable block, and a vegetable garden located in the property's old orchard.
Special Instructions
This offer is valid for a seven-night stay (Saturday-Saturday). Guests are responsible for their own meals. Date must be mutually agreed upon with owner, and restrictions may apply. Not handicap accessible.
Located in County Galway, Ireland.
This is a Live Auction item.
Not able to attend the Winter Party?
Proxy (Absentee) Bids may be submitted to events@glad.org. Please include the item name, max bid, your full name and a daytime phone number where we can reach you to confirm.