With our study abroad fall semester cancelled, we need your help to keep ioi’s doors open, to continue supporting our communities, and maintain our on-going and COVID-Relief-related projects (read our July Newsletter for more information).
We are immensely grateful for the amazing lots that we have been able to gather and we hope you’ll find something you love for yourself or as a gift.
You can either bid on the item or you have the option to simply “buy now” at a very advantageous price!
Please spread the word, we need your help!
Click on the item itself to be directed to the bidding document, or browse all items here: Auction Bidding Document
LOT 1.
HAWAII GETAWAY
Farm tour, dinner for 2, and overnight accommodations in Kona, Hawaii. Learn about their restoration and sustainability practices. Hosted by Johann Besserer, founder of ioi.
Starting bid: $150 / Buy it now: $500
LOT 4.
VIP IOI’S PROJECT TOUR ON ISABELA + FARM TO TABLE LUNCH
(3 remaining)
No better way to get to know ioi than through the lens of our projects. Visit all of our project sites - from the tortoise center to the farms in the Highlands of Isabela and better understand how ioi operates with sustainability, education, and the Isabela community at the forefront. Lunch and transportation included. Starting bid: $50 / Buy it now: $150
LOT 2.
SNORKEL IN HAWAII WITH A MARINE SCIENTIST
Unique experience in Kona, Hawaii with Dr. Rivah Winter, a marine scientist who will guide you through a 2 hour educational snorkeling adventure.
Starting bid: $50 / Buy it now: $200
LOT 5.
3 NIGHT GETAWAY IN ISABELA, GALAPAGOS
Come discover the treasures of Isabela Island in Galapagos with this amazing opportunity. We’ll pick you up at the dock, set you up in one of Isabela’s hotels and make sure you have a wonderful 3 night stay. We’ll give you all the tips to make this trip unforgettable. Accommodations and 3 delicious meals a day included.
For 2 people.
Starting bid: $100 / Buy it now: $300
LOT 7.
NENDA GEAR
Generously offered by our friends at Nenda Gear, the perfect eco conscious companions for your adventures. A lightweight, compact and portable red chair and a silicone (BPA free), collapsible blue water bottle. Sit and sip your heart away in front of your favorite landscape!
Starting bid: $30 / Buy it now: $60
LOT 3.
HAVANA PRIVATE architecturE Tour
Travel around the fabulous city of Havana for 2.5 hours and explore the architectural landmarks with a professional guide. Lunch and transportation included.
Starting bid: $50 / Buy it now: $400
LOT 6.
EnVIRONMENTAL TOUR IN ISABELA WITH PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
Join a local environmental tour guide on a 3 hour bike tour to the Wall of Tears, a historical site just outside of Isabela. Learn about the unique Galapagos flora and fauna throughout the tour and end the day with a delicious lunch at a local Isabela restaurant! For 2 people.
Starting bid: $50 / Buy it now: $100
LOT 8.
EAT WELL, FEEL GREAT BUNDLE
We’ve put together this "eat well, feel well" package with a book from Sally Fallon, exploring our ancestors’ food habits, and a jar of Dr. Bronner's regenerative coconut oil, so you can get your healthy cooking on! This makes a perfect gift for a loved one, including yourself. Includes donations by Dr Bronner's and Hachette Book Group.
Starting bid: $25 / Buy it now: $60
LOT 11.
APOTHECARY SPICE FIELD KIT
Apothecary Spices is a boutique spice company providing high quality spice blends. The Spice Field Kit has assembled all the flavors you need for your next cooking adventure. From salty to spicy to herby, use them to season meats and vegetables, spike up fruits and snacks, or bring leftovers back to life. Add some wicked goodness to your recipes.
Starting bid: $25 / Buy it now: $60
LOT 14 ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE BARS FROM THE Kona Restoration Farm
Simply the finest extra dark chocolate in Hawaii! Kona Restoration Farm not only organically produces the most delicious chocolate (and coffee) in Hawaii, it also restores the local ecosystem. For every acre cultivated, they restore an acre of native forest. Donated by ioi's executive director, Johann Besserer and his partner, Rivah Winter, from their farm in Hawaii.
SOLD!
LOT 9.
Dr BRONNER’S GIFT BASKET
Spread the wellness! This Dr Bronner's gift basket is guaranteed to bring some smiles and goodness to the lucky receiver. Includes 2 14oz jars of coconut oils, hand sanitizer, soap, lotion, toothpaste, 2 chapsticks and magic balm. Dr. Bronner's is a family business committed to making socially and environmentally responsible products of the highest quality.
Starting bid: $35 / Buy it now: $70
LOT 12.
12 x superjames bars
SuperJames Bars are made with natural, unprocessed ingredients to provide the clean fuel you need for your ride to the top—wherever life happens to be taking you today. SuperJames Bars have generously donated 2 x 6-packs of their classic “nuts and bolts” blend of oats, raisins, nuts, seeds, coconut oil and cranberries. Starting bid: $20 / Buy it now: $55
LOT 15.ISABELA & IOI GOODIES
Sustainably grown Isabela coffee, a reusable ioi tote bag from our “Plastic Free Galapagos” community initiative, ioi t-shirt and an ioi keychain.
Starting bid: $20 / Buy it now: $50
LOT 10.
Dr Bronner’s Coconut Oil
Nothing but the best! Expeller-pressed from carefully dried coconuts, Dr Bronner's Regenerative Organic Certified Coconut Oil has a rich flavor and nutty aroma. Use this delicious coconut oil for cooking, baking, hair and body! Dr. Bronner's is a family business committed to making socially and environmentally responsible products of the highest quality.
Starting bid: $10 / Buy it now: $30
LOT 13.
5LB OF ORGANIC Kona coffee
Calling to all coffee lovers -- this is not your average coffee! As conscious stewards of their land, Kona Restoration Farm not only produces the finest hand-crafted, organically grown Hawaiian Chocolate and Coffee, but they also restore the local ecosystem. For every acre cultivated, they restore an acre of native forest. Bid on this 5lb bag of coffee beans so you can start your days off right. Donated by ioi's executive director, Johann Besserer and his partner, Rivah Winter, from their farm in Hawaii.
Starting bid: $20 / Buy it now: $50
LOT 16.
HOLISTIC WELLNESS COACHING SESSION
Annsley Dolan of Karmic Healing Retreats, is a wellness educator and holistic healing guide. Join her for a 1 hour coaching session designed to rewrite your story from a holistic approach. She has a vast toolbox to offer you an individualized and sustainable course of action to create the necessary changes for a life of abundance and wellness.
“Healing is not about changing who you are.
Healing is about becoming who you are.”
Starting bid: $50 / Buy it now: $150
LOT 19.
2 X 30-MIN BEGINNER BASS OR GUITAR CLASSES
Get started with a bass or guitar with an accomplished musician. Mike McCluer has been a musician for over 30 years. Projects in include LARRY, Dyrty Byrds, Jeff Crosby, Sam Holt Band, Todd Nance & Friends, and Liz Bohannon.
Starting bid: $50 / Buy it now: $120
LOT 22.
Copy editing
Do you need help whipping a writing project into shape? Whether it be a university paper or a book-in-progress, get a 4 hour one-on-one consultation with Dr. Rivah Winter, a professional editor and content creator with a background in science to make that writing piece perfect.
Starting bid: $100 / Buy it now: $300
LOT 17.
PERSONALIZED MARKETING STRATEGY COACHING SESSION
Juliette Merck has been working as a creative director and creative strategist for the last 15 years.
Whether you’re creating a company, want to kick up your marketing effort, or simply upgrade your personal social media game, with 2 x 1h sessions with homework in-between, Juliette will help you identify how to best communicate who you are to your audience, and give you the tools and methodology to make it happen.
Starting bid: $100 / Buy it now: $300
LOT 20.
5 x 1-hour Online music classes
Choose from the following: electric or upright bass, guitar, voice, ukulele, beginner piano, beginner banjo.
Your teacher, Andrew Bonnis, is a musician based in Cleveland, Ohio specializing in performance, recording and instruction. He has been performing professionally for over 14 years in countless musical genres.
Starting bid: $100 / Buy it now: $300
LOT 18.
4 hour photo course
Mario Dib's, of Bushman Photography, intention is to help his students recognize the story behind their photographs and use the proper techniques to convey those stories. With over 1200 photographic workshops under his belt, and as a skilled professional photographer, Mario will teach you all of the essentials of photography and help you develop your skills. Over the course of 4 hours he will help you better understand: the best gear (and their biggest differences), your own photographic style, the basic understandings of a DSLR camera, and help you with composition techniques.
Starting bid: $100 / Buy it now: $250
LOT 21.
1 hour urban garden class
Have you been thinking of growing your own vegetables but don’t know where to start? Our Isabela team has been doing just that with our host families, and we would love to give you all the tools you need to make it happen. What kind of soil? When to plant, What needs sun, shade, etc. With your specific situation in mind, after this hour, you will have everything you need to start it!
Starting bid: $50 / Buy it now: $100
LOT 23.TORTOISE DRAWING
22 x 30. Future volunteer, and young artist Chelsey Vowles, has graciously donated this touching watercolor of a Galapagos giant tortoise. She is currently an exotic species vet in Florida and loves all thing turtles and tortoises! Lonesome George is her inspiration in this painting.
Starting bid: $30 / Buy it now: $100
LOT 26.
HANDMADE BEADED EARRINGS
Handmade in Colorado by Mae Frances of Laska, these earrings have the perfect length and beautiful compilation of colors. Earrings are handwoven using glass Japanese seed beads and nylon thread and ear wires are made of hypoallergenic niobium. Follow Mae's beautiful work on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laskaco/
Starting bid: $25 / Buy it now: $100
LOT 29.
LEMON SHARK PHOTOGRAPH
35 x 23. Would you be able to remain that still and calm underwater to get this photograph of a lemon shark? That is what makes this piece so unique - the patience and the photographic ability of Salvador Brust Uribe has us feeling goosebumps! Salvador Brust is a nature lover in all aspects - above land and under the sea. Currently living in Mexico City, Salvador is an active traveler and loves photographing along the way. Bid on this item and receive this stunning one of kind photo of a lemon shark
Starting bid: $60 / Buy it now: $200
Necklace on the right: Bumble Bee Jasper, Carnelian, and Bronze
Necklace on the left: Jasper, Snowflake Obsidian, Golden Bronze findings
LOT 30C.
Handmade necklaces
Handmade in New Mexico, these incredible one of a kind pieces of jewelry by Heike Strobel are from the artist's 'nature lovers' selection. Adjustable in length and perfect for all occasions - it's time to get yourself unique pieces of fine jewelry!
Starting bid: $50 / Buy it now: $200
BEACH PAINTING
12 x 16. Ilse Mehus is a Chicago based painter working in watercolor, and occasionally gouache and pen. Having been in the travel industry for several years and visited over 40 countries, she is continuously inspired by the world around us. Using vivid colors, Ilse works to recreate memories and impressions of architecture, landscapes, and nature primarily. She generously donated this beautiful triptych. Check out all of her work on her ETSY and follow her on INSTAGRAM to see her incredible works in progress. Starting bid: $75 / Buy it now: $300
LOT 27. LEATHER BURNED KOOZIE
Handmade in the mountains of Colorado by Jese Engwall, this unique leather burned moose and mountains koozie will keep all of your beverages cozy and temperature regulated.
Necklace on the left: Agate, Jasper, Carnelian, Bronze
Necklace on the right: Labradorite, Carnelian, Mushroom Jasper pendant, Bronze
LOT 30a.
Handmade necklaces
Handmade in New Mexico, these incredible one of a kind pieces of jewelry by Heike Strobel are from the artist's 'nature lovers' selection. Adjustable in length and perfect for all occasions - it's time to get yourself unique pieces of fine jewelry!
Starting bid: $50 / Buy it now: $200
LOT 25.
HANDMADE QUILT
Kathryn and Victoria White, of Magpie Collections, have generously donated this beautiful handmade quilt. Used with the free motion quilt technique, they have created the perfect blanket for a picnic, a cool summer evening, or a beautiful layer for the top cover of your bed. This gorgeous quilt is the perfect weight and full of beautiful colors and patterns to compliment any room or decor.
Starting bid: $100 / Buy it now: $300
LOT 28.
HANDMADE WALLET
68 x 58. This beautiful handmade leather wallet by Alexandra Schwan of Night Bird Leathercraft is where functional and beautiful so perfectly meet. This gorgeous wallet has plenty of inside storage for cash, cards and receipts and is intricately designed and thought out to keep your essentials safe while toting a one of a kind creation.
Starting bid: $50 / Buy it now: $125
Necklace on the left: Jasper, Freshwater Pearls, Watermelon Tourmaline, Serpentine, Bronze
Necklace on the right: Baltic Amber, green resin beads, Bronze
LOT 30B.
Handmade necklaces
Handmade in New Mexico, these incredible one of a kind pieces of jewelry by Heike Strobel are from the artist's 'nature lovers' selection. Adjustable in length and perfect for all occasions - it's time to get yourself unique pieces of fine jewelry!
Starting bid: $50 / Buy it now: $200
LOT 31.
All the songs: The Story Behind Every Beatles Release
A must have coffee table book for all the beatles fans.
Starting bid: $25 / Buy it now: $80
LOT 34.
The Expanse BY James A. Corey / SET OF 3 BOOKS
The first three novels in James S. A. Corey's New York Times bestselling epic science fiction saga the Expanse - now a major television series.
Starting bid: $25 / Buy it now: $55
LOT 37.
MOUNTAIN GUIDE BOOK BUNDLE
Beautiful guide books on Anchorage Denali and the Kenai Peninsula, and the Canadia Rockies by Moon.
Offered by our friends at Hachette.
Starting bid: $20 / Buy it now: $50
LOT 32.
Pink Floyd - All the songs: The Story Behind Every Track
A must have coffee table book for Pink Floyd’s fans!
Starting bid: $25 / Buy it now: $80
LOT 35.
EUROPE TRAVEL BOOK BUNDLE
Curious about the best places to travel in Europe? Need some help planning a future trip post COVID? We’re presenting you 4 travel guides to Europe, Portugal, Paris and Athens by Rick Stevens, one of the leaders in travel guides.
Starting bid: $30 / Buy it now: $100
LOT 33.
CHILDREN'S BOOK BUNDLE
A truly great selection of books, addressing important matters at their level, from African American History, racism, finding peace in big cities, love, and differences. Many tools for communicating important messages and associate words to their feelings.
Starting bid: $30 / Buy it now: $60
LOT 36.
BEACH GUIDE BOOK BUNDLE
Thinking of planning beach vacations post COVID? Bid on these two amazing travel guides to help you plan! Joshua Lawrence Kinser shares his expert perspective on the Florida Keys, guiding you on a memorable and unique experience. Whether you're diving the fascinating underwater coral reefs and shipwrecks of Key Largo, or hiking and camping this book has activities for every traveler. For planning your trip to Fiji, you can plan to explore the colorful reefs, volcanic canyons, emerald rainforests, and unspoiled beaches of this sparkling archipelago with Moon Fiji.
Starting bid: $20 / Buy it now: $50
LOT 39.
IOI GIFT CARD
3 WEEKS FOR THE PRICE OF 2
Whether you’ve been considering joining us in the future, or you want to surprise someone with a volunteer trip of a lifetime, this is your opportunity! 3 weeks is perfect as a volunteer stay as it allows time to settle in, absorb and make a mark.
This gift card is valid towards any of our programs.
Buy it now: $1500
LOT 40.
IOI GIFT CARD
$1000 Gift card for $500
Whether you’ve been considering joining us in the future, or you want to surprise someone with a volunteer trip of a lifetime, this is your opportunity!
This gift card is valid towards any of our programs.
Buy it now: $500
