Warwick, Bermuda

The "Ease House" will welcome you to a week without care. Built in classic Bermuda Cottage Style, this delightful and beautifully decorated home is situated on a hill with charming views over the Great Sound and lovely cross breezes. With four bedrooms (1 king, 3 twins) and three and a half baths, living room, sun porch, and kitchen, the house offers a secluded setting in a perfectly central location on the island, affording quick access to town, the best beaches, golf courses and all that Bermuda has to offer. The best way to get around of course is by scooter, which can be delivered to your door. Get ready to kick off your shoes, bring a drink out onto the terrace and contemplate Bermuda's sparkling water and bright colors. And only when you're ready, don a bathing suit for a dip in the pool.

Available: Limited remaining availability for summer 2008; available at mutual convenience of donors and winner(s) for 2009. Up to 8 people. No pets; not handicap accessible; pool is not fenced.

Donated by Martha and George Vaughn

Estimated Value: $5,000

Galaxidi, Greece

You'll feel the gods smiling down on you when you stay as honored guests at a charming 19th-century traditional Greek village house overlooking the harbor of Galaxidi, one of Greece's up and coming coastal resort towns. Your room with full bath ensuite has an adjoining sitting room and terrace where you can relax after a day exploring the historic seaside village. With origins dating back over 4,000 years, Galaxidi offers stunning views of Mt. Parnassus from its narrow streets lined with picturesque white houses bright with geraniums and jasmine. There you can wander at your leisure, exploring interesting churches and monasteries, including the little church of Agios Nikolaos with its carved wooden icon screen and Ayía Paraskeví, which has the zodiac cycle inlaid in its floor. Besides archeological and nautical museums, a folklore museum is housed in the traditional "Aggeli" building. The natural beauty of the surrounding landscape may inspire you to go hiking or take out your canvas and paints. On the slopes of Mt. Parnassus sits Delphi, where you can visit the Temple of Apollo, site of the mythic Delphic oracle, and stone stadium where the Pythian games took place. Sample fresh seafood and local cuisine at area restaurants and swim in the famous crystal blue water of the Crisaen Gulf right from the house or visit the area's beautiful beaches. This is a vacation the Olympians themselves would envy - a peaceful side-trip on your next trip to Greece.

Available: Five days and five nights at the mutual convenience of donors and winner(s), except October and November 2008 and March, April and May 2009. No pets, no smoking. Internet access. Not handicap accessible. Located in central Greece, approximately 40 minutes from Delphi. Ideal for a couple. Owners will be in residence during guests' stay.

Donated by Cathy Vanderpool & Ted Politis

Estimated value: $2,000

Big Sky, Montana

Leave the congestion and hectic pace behind and head west for Montana's Big Sky country. Stay for a week in a fabulous home ideally located with ski-in, ski-out access to both Moonlight Basin and Big Sky ski resorts. With a Lone Peak Pass, you can ski a total of 5,300 acres of terrain across both resorts, including Big Sky's black-diamond acreage and Moonlight Basin's Headwaters areas. Find out what Ski Magazine reports is spectacular about this top-10 rated ski resort whose terrain, snow and vertical drop are peerless. If you prefer, there is also plenty of cross country skiing nearby. Summer offers world-class fly fishing just minutes away on the Gallatin or Madison rivers and Yellowstone National Park is only an hour away. You can also enjoy horseback riding, golf, hiking, mountain biking and river rafting. With three bedrooms (1 king, 1 queen, 1 bunk bed and trundle), a loft with a queen bed and four and a half baths, the house is only five minutes from the Lodge at Moonlight Basin. There you can enjoy a full service spa, outdoor pool with hot tub, bar and wonderful restaurant. After a day on the slopes or on the river, relax in the hot tub on the wrap-around deck and take in the spectacular views.

Available: One week (seven days, seven nights) at the mutual convenience of donors and winner(s) before May 2009 except between December 20, 2008 and January 6, 2009; February 14 to 22, 2009; and March 21 to 28, 2009. No pets, no smoking. No more than 8 people. Located one hour from the Bozeman, Montana airport.

Donated by Beth Van Hoeven & Lewis Maltby

Estimated Value: $7,500

Palm Beach, Florida

For years it's been the traditional winter home of America's aristocracy -- the Kennedys, the Rockefellers, the Pulitzers, the Trumps. Now it's your turn to enjoy Palm Beach, with its coconut palms, upscale resorts, chic boutiques, world-class art museums and coveted antique shops. Enjoy it all from a spacious two-bedroom (1 king; 1 twin), two-bath apartment in a Spanish-style building designed in 1924 by Addison Mizner. With a separate entrance and private deck, the apartment is centrally located on a quiet cul-de-sac next to a park in the landmark section of the city. You are just one block from the Atlantic ocean and two blocks from the Inland Waterway, where you can explore miles of walking and biking paths. Also within a short walk is Worth Avenue, Florida's own "Rodeo Drive" which boasts four blocks of notable restaurants and famous shops. For old-world glamour, visit Whitehall, the luxurious 55-room mansion commissioned by Standard Oil tycoon Henry Flagler as a wedding present to his third wife. Whether you prefer bird watching or people watching, Palm Beach has it all.

Available: One week (seven days, seven nights); January, March, April or May except the week before and after Easter. Second floor apartment with no elevator. No smoking.

Donated by Edith Eglin

Estimated value: $2,000

Castle Douglas, Scotland

Spend a week immersed in the enchanting history and beauty of the Scottish highlands with its rolling farmland, rugged seacoasts and wild moors. Stay in the Miller's House, a snug four-bedroom, (3 double, 1 single) two-bath home located in the Southwest Scottish countryside between Castle Douglas and Dumfries, where Robert Burns wrote much of his poetry. The property includes a tennis court and bowling green and it is surrounded by nearly 40 acres of handsome forests and moors plus a lake. More than thirty golf courses, including some of the world's most spectacular ones, are within an hour's drive. Enjoy cycling, cliff walks, bird watching and sea fishing, or try sailing in nearby New Galloway where there's an excellent sailing school. For a change of pace, visit the nearby 13th-century Cistercian abbeys, Medieval castles, country estates and gardens of the Scottish National Trust.

Available: One week (seven days, seven nights). At the mutual convenience of donor and winner(s).

Donated by Richard Thomson & Adam Thomson

Estimated value: $4,000

Greensboro, Vermont

Leisure rules supreme every season in Vermont's northeast kingdom. Spend a week in a spacious, luxurious retreat on Caspian Lake that is ideal for families, with 6-bedrooms (4 queens, 1 double, 1 twin), a six-bed bunk room and five baths. In summer, enjoy the sandy beach and pristine lake for swimming, boating and fishing (the boathouse is equipped with a Laser, 4 kayaks, canoe, and rowboat). Cycle undisturbed along country roads and mountain trails (house comes with 5 mountain bikes), hike the Long Trail, golf or play tennis at Vermont's oldest country club, or take a ride through surrounding towns and countryside to explore craft fairs, antique stores and farm stands. The fall foliage is spectacular and in winter, you can downhill ski at Stowe or Jay Peak, or explore the miles of cross-country trails, through woods and fields, at the Highland Lodge or Craftsbury Outdoor Center, where the US national alpine team trains. Every season includes great dining at nearby country inns and restaurants. The professionally equipped kitchen will suit even the most ambitious cooks, who will find inspiration in the local organic produce, award-winning artisanal cheeses and weekly farmer's markets. Your kids will be happy watching movies, inside or outdoors, on the big screen projector or taking the professional telescope out to view the amazing Vermont night sky. And anytime of year, you can kick back on the lovely porches or in the hot tub and enjoy the view.

Available: One week (seven days, seven nights) at the mutual convenience of owners and winner(s), except the first week of July, the last two weeks of August and Christmas holidays. No pets, no smoking. Two families with permission. **For an additional donation of $2500 to the PSO, the owners may make available the "Back 40" house, a 4-bedroom, 3-bath cottage set on 40 acres just across the road, permitting a truly comfortable family reunion spot.** Located 25 minutes from St. Johnsbury, VT and 70 minutes from the Burlington airport.

Donated by Melanie and John Clarke

Estimated Value: $5,000

New York, New York

Tucked away in one of Manhattan's most charming and historic neighborhoods, this wonderful one-bedroom West Village pied-a-terre is yours for the taking. Wander through streetscapes of a bygone era and experience the colorful culture that beckoned and inspired generations of great writers, artists and musicians. Just beyond your doorstep, you can relish the sights and fragrances of the Flower Market, explore extraordinary art galleries, enjoy sumptuous cuisine and kick back for some world-class jazz. And just a cab-ride away is all that Manhattan has to offer, from Broadway theaters to the boutiques on Madison Avenue. Home to Chumley's, a well-hidden former speakeasy that still serves the savvy customers who can find it, Bedford Street was nicknamed the 'street of dreams" by the New York Times for its variety of international cuisine, bars, and antique shops. Don't miss this opportunity for an incredible New York experience.

Available: Three days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). At the mutual convenience of donor and winner(s).

Donation Anonymous

Estimated value: $2,100

Cape May, New Jersey

Enjoy a two-night stay for two people at the elegant Virginia Hotel in Cape May, NJ. Housed in a Victorian inn built in 1879, the Virginia Hotel is located in the heart of Cape May's historic district and just a half-block from the beach. The New York Times recently called the Virginia "A Little Luxe on the Jersey Shore" and raved about the boutique hotel's hand-pressed Belgian linens, Bulgari toiletries, and sophisticated service - delivered with a minimum of flash and glitter. This lovely vacation includes continental breakfast each morning and a gift certificate ($250) for dinner at the hotel's award-winning restaurant, The Ebbit Room, featured as one of New Jersey Monthly's "Best of the Best" and "Best Hotel Restaurant." With some of the most beautiful natural seascapes on the East coast and all the fun of a seashore resort, Cape May offers the best of both worlds.

Available: Anytime before December 2009. High season, between Memorial Day and Labor Day excluded.

Donated by Lynette and Brandon Hull

Estimated Value: $1,500

County Limerick, Ireland

Experience the emerald isle as few can. Spend a week in the oldest Georgian hunting lodge in Ireland. Beautifully appointed and loaded with old world charm, this manor is surrounded by a 150-acre equestrian estate, and the famous Bally Bunion and Lahinch golf courses are right next door. With six bedrooms (1 king; 3 queen; 1 double and 1 twin) and five baths, it ideal for a family reunion or for two families to share. When you aren't riding or golfing, there is nearby Adare, often voted the prettiest Irish village, as well as medieval churches, castles and abbeys to explore. You can visit superb restaurants in the area, and the picturesque Dingle Peninsula is within easy driving distance. You may not see a Leprechaun, but you'll feel lucky enough in County Limerick.

Available: One week (seven days, seven nights) at the mutual convenience of donor and winning bidders. Sleeps 10.

Donated by Olivia Cox-Fill

Estimated Value: $7,500

BONUS OFFERING
PAINT THE TOWN PSO STYLE!

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE INN AT GLENCAIRN
DINNER AT THE WITHERSPOON GRILL
A NIGHT OF MUSIC MAKING FEATURING
BARBARA COOK AND
THE PRINCETON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Saturday night, February 7, 2009

One lucky couple can spend a night out on the town in Princeton and not go home until Sunday! Your evening begins at the trendy and popular Witherspoon Grill in the heart of Princeton where you will be wined and dined in style. Walk over to Richardson Auditorium and take center balcony seats at the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s performance with world renowned Broadway lyric soprano Barbara Cook who will perform the songs of Broadway and nightclub cabaret in a rare Princeton engagement with the orchestra. Last season’s orchestra engagements with the New York Philharmonic sold out in a few days and reviewers raved about Cook’s, “ transcendent American voice sharing the wisdom she has gained in 80 well-lived years with a tenderness and honesty that could break your heart and mend it all at once. (Stephen Holden, The New York Times, November 2007.)After the concert, join PSO’s Broadway Pops donors and Barbara Cook for a champagne reception. Then retire to the splendor and comforts the Inn at Glencairn boasts, Princeton’s premier overnight accommodations, set in a meticulously renovated 1735 Georgian manor on Route 206 between Princeton and Lawrenceville. There you will feel pampered in comfortable and cozy featherbeds, and be indulged next morning by the complimentary gourmet breakfast. Please visit their website www.innatglencairn.com. A dream come true, without leaving Princeton!

Donated by Janet Cochoff Pressel, Proprieter of the Inn at Glencairn, the Witherspoon Grill and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra.

Value: $600.00