Let LA MARMOTTA GELATERIA bring the dessert to your next party! 

With road-trip travel and outdoor adventure on everyone’s mind, Under Canvas offers the perfect glamping experience. Guests can explore the best of America’s national parks, monuments and outdoor spaces in comfort and style in the most breathtaking and remote locations. Being outside doesn’t necessarily mean ‘roughing-it’!  En suite bathrooms and private decks, plush king-size beds with luxe linens, USB charging packs, bedside lanterns and wood-burning stoves are all amenities to ensure you rest comfortably beneath the stars. Choose what's best for you and your family - 3 September nights at Grand Staircase for your family of four in a "Suite" Tent with private bath or 5 October nights closer to home in the Smoky Mountains.  If you're planning ahead for summer this certificate could cover 3 nights in Acadia in coastal New England in a Deluxe Tent with an adjacent Kids Tent, or 3 nights for your family in Zion in southwest Utah.  This is a chance to make lifetime memories - You get to choose the location and accommodation that works for you, up to $1500, but book early!!  Rates differ according to accommodations, location and dates.  Must be booked in advance.   

1/2 Day Fishing Cruise on the Chesapeake Bay for 10 people with Captain Shannon Pickens. The captain would love to have families with children who have never been on a boat or have never fished so that he can offer them this unique experience. 

Celebrate your special occasion with this 4-course dining experience for four, complete with wine pairings, at Roman-inspired and newly-opened Aventino Cucina Romana in Bethesda.  Donated by James Beard Award semi-finalist Michael Friedman.

Sound Front Beach Cottage - 3 (Queen) Bedrooms, 3 Bath, 2 sofa beds. Dishwasher, washer/dryer, 5 Smart TVs, wireless Internet access. Open floorplan allows premium views of the Intercoastal Waterway from the living area. Lovely kitchen with stainless appliances and all the modern conveniences. Enjoy the private pier on Bogue Sound, great for swimming, fishing, crabbing, clamming or just hanging out to catch some rays. This is a kayaker/paddleboarder’s paradise, with 2 kayaks, paddles and life jackets provided. Watersports rentals are just down the street, and this house is perfect for those! The large furnished decks, with views of both ocean and sound, are great for bird watching and relaxing after a long day on the beach. One block walk to the beach and Atlantic Ocean, which are just across the street! Covered carport underneath with comfortable parking for two cars, plus an additional parking pad. Enclosed hot/cold outside shower and charcoal grill.

Box Seats for four (Box #14) on August 18th at 1:30 pm with parking included along with a $50 gift certificate to purchase your souvenirs!   Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of Abba.  MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show.

One Week in Historic Santa Fe, NM.  Isn't it your turn to explore the City Different, the land loved by Georgia O'Keefe and generations of other artists?  At 7,200 feet above sea-level and surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo mountains, Travel & Leisure rates Santa Fe among the top five cultural destinations in the country.  Whether it's the yellow glow of the aspens while hiking in the fall, the first rate skiing nearby in the winter, the natural hot springs in the spring, or the outdoor festivals and opera in the summer, everyone in the family will find something to love in Santa Fe where the sun shines 300 days a year. Enjoy the fascinating mix of culture and history our oldest state capital has to offer from this 4-bedroom hillside home including year-round lap pool, with stunning mountain views and gorgeous sunsets, just 7 minutes from the historic downtown Plaza.

Four(4) Box-Seats to experience Hootie & the Blowfish on their Summer Fun with Trucks Tour, August 3rd at Merriweather Post in Columbia.With the rich, bluesy vocals of Darius Rucker and gleeful harmonies of guitarist Mark Bryan, bassist Dean Felber and drummer Jim “Sono” Sonefeld, Hootie & the Blowfish have sold over 25 million records worldwide since their infectious melodies hit airwaves in 1994 with hits such as “Hold My Hand,” “Let Her Cry,” and “Only Wanna Be With You.”  Their blend of pop, folk, blues, soul and rock make them hard to pigeonhole,  but easily accessible to anyone who loves good music.  This is your chance to see them on their upcoming Summer Camp with Trucks Tour.

Join us in Cortona, one of Tuscany’s ancient Etruscan hill towns, with its picturesque medieval buildings and spectacular vistas of the Val di Chiana and beyond. Cortona is perfectly situated to explore all the rich culture that Tuscany has to offer: gastronomical delights, world-class wines, Renaissance art, historic architecture, the generosity of the Italian spirit and so much more. This five-night stay for six people is in a luxurious and carefully curated three-bedroom home with three ensuite-bathrooms in the heart of Cortona. Your stay also includes an authentic Tuscan multi-course dinner prepared in the comfort of your home by one of our Cortonese chefs. Come create treasured Tuscan memories that will last a lifetime!