Check out this year’s gorgeous venue at the Historic Smithonia Farm:

Live & Silent Auction Items:

Items will be added every day, but below is a current list of all of the items that we will have available at The Bark & Wine. You can also view previews of many of our donated items on Facebook.  

• A signed poster from Widespread Panic

• Original artwork from Tex S. Crawford

• A gorgeous, maroon signature glass vase and two pet-themed glasses from Bendzunas Glass

• A handcrafted sterling silver and stainless steel collar necklace from Catcophyony Wearable Art

• An original piece of art created by Maryann Cox

• A handcrafted signature piece of pottery from David Morgan Pottery

• An original painting by Will Eskridge

• A Pampered Chef gift basket from Jenn Bentley

• A one-year level 2 individual membership for Ciné

• A 10-class punch card for classes at DanceFX

• A gift basket from Oscar Bites

• Two curated selection of books from Avid Bookshop

• A gift certificate to martial arts classes at AKF Athens

• A KitNipBox

• A gift certificate to a 3-class pack at Pure Barre

• Gift certificate to Canopy Studios

• A gift basket from Five Points Bottle Shop

• A gift certificate for Botox treatment from Blue Spiral Med Spa by Pittman Plastic Surgery

• 2 gift certificates for 2-hour adult classes or a drop-in pass to one of the youth Art Clubs at The K.A. Artist Shop

• Gifts from Native America Gallery

• A gift basket from Grail Bra Specialists

• A gift certificate for four free rounds of golf at Victoria Bryant Highland Walk Golf Course

• Gifts from Cofer’s Home and Garden

• A case of local, unprocessed (raw) honey from Booger Hill Bee Company

• A Custom 13.5” x 13.5” framed Pet Portrait from Debra Drake

• A cylinder bird feeder with a hot pepper no mess bird seed cylinder from Wild Birds Unlimited

• A gift package from The Danielsville Florist & Gift Shop

• A gift package from SamBows Archery

• A carved wooden basket

• Gift baskets filled with pet toys, treats, and supplies

• Custom 8” x 10” Pet Portrait by Lisa Stephens

• A professional portrait session with April May Photography

• A wine refrigerator donated by Connor Magill, Esq.

• Two handcrafted crochet mermaid cocoon blankets and a handcrafted crochet UGA purse handcrafted by Lisa Summers of Yarns with Lisa

• A star-patterned glass Tiffany bowl

• A gift basket from Oconee Lending Group

• Two paintings from Kaitlyn Howard

• A gift package from Cork & Bottle

• A UGA-themed gift package and a floral and faith-themed gift package from Duncan and Company

• 3 gift baskets donated by Happy Tails Playhouse

• A gift basket of mead and honey from Southern Origin Meadery

• 4 framed watercolor paintings by Leslie Trumpower Brown

• A giclee print by Jamie Calkin

• Pints of honey provided by Booger Hill Bee Company

• A Tanger Outlets tote filled with water bottles, an umbrella, and more

• A native plant package donated by Sherrie Hines & Connor Magill

• A pack of four one-hour private tennis lessons donated by Guy Spencer

• A free 1 to 1.5 hour Introduction to Self-Defense class (either private or a group up to 30) donated by Clarke County Yoshukai Karate

• Copies of Ghosts of Athens and Ghosts of Athens and Beyond by author Tracy L. Adkins

• Gift certificates to Butt Hutt

• Gift certificates to The Black Sheep

• A gift certificate for a photography session from Alyssa Filkins Photography

• A gift package from Athens Board & Brush

• A set of tools from Harbor Freight

• A gift certificate to the This and That Variety Store

• A gift certificate to The Marketplace in Danielsville

• A gift package from Bear Hug Honey Company

• A gift basket from Soldier of the Sea Distillery

• Embroidered art from Sharon Franco Rothschild

• Gift items donated by Janis & Steven Ellis, including a fantastic mule deer statue issued by the National Wild Turkey Federation Signed by artist W.D. Gaither and entitled “Snow Muley” and a beautiful light blue pottery bowl from Blue Bell Gallery

• A gift basket from Boutier Winery

• A handpainted sunflower watering can and UGA championship pot donated by Patti Smith

• A gift basket from Pawtropolis

• A welcome sign donated by Flossy’s Crafts

• A galaxy-themed quilt donated by Murray & Lori Hines

• Handcrafted jewelry, resign wine glass holders, custom tables, and much more donated by Pam Fox

• A gift certificate for a 1hr massage from Tranquility Massage And Wellness

• A beautiful blue vase from Bendzunas Glass donated by Dr. Lynn Beckmann

• A gift basket and gift certificate from Suncatcher Cafe

• A gift certificate for 5 dozen organic, roam the farm eggs from Champagne Springs Farm

• A gift package from Marney’s Home Inspections

• Gift baskets and jewelry from Blue Lotus Designs

• A gift certificate to Petsense

• A deep cleaning gift certificate from Dogwood Cleaning Company, LLC

• A VIP Private brewery tour and tasting with Athentic Brewing Company
  

8th Annual Bark & Wine

March 11, 2023, 6-10pm

WE are sold out! we do still have a waitlist for any last minute cancellations, but there will not be any ticket sales at the door. if you would like to be put on the waitlist, email us at barkandwine@moaspets.com. if you have tickets and can no longer attend the event, please email us so that we can connect you with someone who still needs tickets.

Join us at the Historic Smithonia Farm for our largest fundraiser of the year! Guests will enjoy dinner compliments of Carrabba's Italian Grill of Athens; dessert compliments of Mama’s Boy, Maggie’s Cafe, and Nothing Bundt Cakes; live music by Brand New Relic, a complimentary glass of wine or beer provided by Live Wire Athens or Southern Brewing Company; unlimited non-alcoholic drinks (including water donated by WaterMan Spring Water); access to our live and silent auctions with select prizes and gifts; raffles held throughout the night; and more. We will also be holding a 50/50 raffle at the event, so one lucky winner will get to split the pot with us! We’re also thrilled to welcome back Mike Musgrove, our fantastic MC for the evening.

This year’s dinner menu (grilled on site!) will be Shrimp Spiedino, Chicken Marsala, Italian green beans, and a vegan Penne Positano from Carrabba’s.

As we get closer to the event, you’ll be able to review our list of live and silent auction items below as well as our many generous sponsors. Items and sponsors are being added daily, so check back often to see the latest additions!

Tickets will be entirely virtual this year, and they can be purchased at the shelter, over the phone, or online!

Order Your Tickets and Bark & Wine Pint Glasses Now:

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Thank You Sponsors!

We could not put this fantastic event on each year without the support of our many local and regional sponsors. We are incredibly thankful for their support, and we hope that all of our attendees will consider our sponsors for all of their business and entertainment needs.