Montessori School of McLean – 2024 MSMPA Gala & Auction
Auction Ends: Apr 13, 2024 08:15 PM EDT

MSM LIVE-ClassBaskets

Class Basket: Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (Kiess)

Item Number
247
Estimated Value
1250 USD

The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Montessori School of McLean (tax ID 540946800) on behalf of the winner.

Live Event Item

This is a Live Event Only item.

Ask a question about this item.

Item Description

This basket celebrates the hard work (and practical life skills!) of farmers and ranchers in our area and even within the MSM community. The winner will receive 35 lbs of ranch-raised, non-hormone, grassfed and grain finished steaks and hamburger delivered right to your door from Thompson Ranch owned and operated by the family of an MSM primary student. Also included is an 8-week organic CSA delivery (greens, herbs, microgreens, root vegetables) from Area2Farms, an innovative vertical farming outfit in Arlington. Pop over to the Westover Farmers Market to meet the owners of Faerie Springs Farm and pick up gourmet goat cheeses waiting for you. We’ve packed a Scout cooler bag full of local honey, jams, dried apples, and other farmers market delicacies to tide you over in the meantime. A John Boos cutting board and Thermapen ONE cooking thermometer will elevate your cooking experience as you enjoy all this basket has to offer. 

Items Included:

  • 1/8 Beef From Thompson Ranch (owned and operated in South Dakota by family of MSM student)
  • 8-week CSA from Area2Farms (donated by Area2Farms)
  • Thermapen ONE cooking Thermometer
  • John Boos cutting board
  • Faerie Springs Farm Goat Cheeses (donated by Faerie Spring Farm) 
  • Black Rock Orchard Dried Apples
  • Rock Hill Honey Bee Farms Honey
  • Back Creek Farms Apple Butter
  • Atwater's jams
  • Great Valley Farms Salsa
  • SCOUT Cooler Bag

Donated by Miss Kiess's Class Families, Area2Farms and Faerie Springs Farm. Coordinated by Class Room Parents: Beth Harlan, Tina Li
 

Item Special Note

LIVE AUCTION ONLY at Gala on Saturday, April 13, 2024 

Are you unable to attend the Gala but still want to bid on this class basket?  MSM Community Only, Use this PROXY FORM to place your bid by 10 PM Friday, April 12, 2024https://forms.gle/Ja9dFjDyxWREfxN38  

Shipping Note (For MSM Community Only): If an item needs to be shipped, it will be shipped by Monday, April 22, 2024. Bidder is responsible for shipping and handling fees, which will be added to the winning bid amount. Items will be shipped via USPS and billed at standard rates.

Donated By:

Miss Kiess's Class Families

Thompson Ranch

We would especially like to thank our Gala Sponsors....

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors