Celebrity Seeds, Live & Silent Auctions

Celebrity Seed Pots

The most unique aspect of the Umlauf Garden Party is the Celebrity Seeds Auction. Local artists and celebrities decorate terra cotta pots, which are then filled with all sorts of goodies and/or plants to make small container gardens. The 2013 Celebrity Seed Artists will include Andy Roddick, Tyson Cole, Richard Buckley and more!

2013 Celebrity Seeds Donors

Andy Roddick
Angie Dickson
Austin Film Festival
B’Austin Baker
Bill Worrell
Brigitte Edery
Dwain Kelley
Hot Club of Cowtown
Jack Sanders, Design Build Adventures
Joseph Matza
Kendra Scott
Leah Lee
Magda Sayeg, Knitta Please
Mary Barminski Johnson
Paul Lowry
Ray Benson, Asleep At the Wheel
Rebecca Pope
Richard Buckley, Austin Lyric Opera
Roberta Lang
Roi James
Sarah Jane English
Shanny Lott
Stephen Mills, Ballet Austin
Stuart Sampley
Nina Seely
The Paramount Theatre
Tyson Cole, Uchi
Zach Theatre

Live Auction

An Intimate Evening with Dr. James Truchard
This exclusive evening for 8 guests includes a personal garden tour overlooking Lake Austin, a fabulous catered dinner by Chefs Alex Kahn and Andreas Exarhos of Trento Italian restaurant, incredible Truchard Wines from Dr. T’s private wine cellar, plus an UMLAUF Art Tour of his personal collection.
Generously provided by Dr. James Truchard, President & CEO, National Instruments & Trento Italian Restaurant

Texas Coastal Fly or Bait Cast Fishing in Port Mansfield :: Gateway to the Texas Keys
Enjoy a 2 night, 3 day stay at the Mansfield Club. Plus 2 days of guided fishing in the lower Laguna Madre in search of the Big Three ~ Speckle Trout, Flounder and Redfish.  Trip for 4 guests for Bait Cast or 2 guests for Fly Fishing.
Generously provided by Jim Meredith of Masonwood Development

“Truchard 12” Excellent selection of the 12 varietals from Truchard Winery

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon – Reserve
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Roussanne ~ Botrytis
2008 Tempranillo
2010 Pinot Noir
2010 Syrah
2011 Roussanne
2011 Chardonay
2009 Merlot
2010 Zinfandel
2010 Cabernet Franc
New ~ Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Generously Provided by Truchard Family Vineyards

Catered Dinner at Rancho Paquito
An intimate catered dinner, on a private ten-acre ranch overlooking the hill country, just south of Westlake for 10 guests with five-course meal and wine pairings by Michael Ortiz of The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen.
Generously provided by Tricia & Burke Edwards and The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen

Hill Country Hunt
A morning and afternoon guided hunt for Axis Deer and Black Buck Antelope for 2 with all the Ammo and equipment you’ll need to make the most of this exclusive hunt.  Lunch and great conversation will be provided.
Generously provided by Hayes Pitts and William Pitts

Gorgeous Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings by Jewelry Artisan Brian Mikeska
Crowned with Pink Sapphires, Diamonds, and set in Pink Gold ~ also included is the artisan’s signed book “°7°750″
Generously provided by Brian Mikeska

“Jules” the Puppy
A beautiful 12 week old purebred Standard Poodle ~ enjoys long walks in the garden and making people smile.  Pedigree is a very long lineage of AKC certified Champions. Jules is destined to be tall, dark and wonderful!
Included is one year of veterinary care generously provided by Dr. Greg Biehle of Brykerwood Vet, a “puppy starter kit” provided by Lofty Dog, puppy photo shoot courtesy of Zoom Pet Photography, and a training consultation by Taurus Dog Training.

“Calendar Drips” by Featured Artist Jennifer Chenoweth
An honorarium to a period in the artist’s life. A measure of work, communication and time. Six panels, enamel on steel. Approximately 30” x 24” x 2” each
Generously provided by Jennifer Chenoweth

Silent Auction

Featuring a rich assortment of luxury items, experiences and fine art:

2013 Silent Auction Donors

34th Street Cafe
Abrakadoodle
Aesthetica MedSpa
Alite Laser
ATX Autosport LLC
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Austin Lyric Opera
Azure Skin Spa & Clinic
Ballet Austin
Barton Creek Country Club
Be Belle
Beehive
Ben Livingston
Betty Lash
Bits of Courage
Blo Bar
Chris Caudillo Photography
Country Side Nursery
Crystal Works
Edwin Tankus Custom Tailors & Shirtmakers
El Alma
Enchanted Rock
Erin Molloy Photography
Etsy Skin Studio
Farmhouse Delivery
Foreign & Domestic
Garrido’s
Greenling
Hatbox: A Modern Haberdashery
Kelly Kirkland Studio/Mayfly & Junebug Design
Kendra Scott
Keystone Vacation Home
Kingdom Chauffeured Limousine Service
Kome
Russell Korman Fine Jewelry & Watches
Laura Britt Design
LBJ Vacation Home
Lee Klancher
Linda Dumont
Matthew John Winters
MINT Salon
Movin’ Easy Dancewear
NoRTH
Paradise Pen Co.
Paramount Theatre
Philartrophy, Inc.
Pura Vida Spa
Richard Lord’s Boxing Gym
Robin Jackson Photography
Rudy’s BBQ
Samuel Sims
Satay – Dr. Foo’s Table
Scott Johnson
Second Bar & Kitchen
Steve Armstrong Photography
Stronghorn Fitness
Sway
Sweet Feet Parties
Texas Rowing Center
Trail of Lights
Trento
UMLAUF
Underware
Violet Crown Cinema