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INTENTIONS Since 2004,
the festival
has earned the
distinction of
being one of the
most successful
charity wine
auctions in
the nation.
– Wine Spectator
by Kelly G Cooper ERIC FORSTMANN INTENTIONS
Naples Children & Education Foundation Winter Wine Festival, an organization that does so much
for children in need. The painting I made for the winning
The season of fun has begun! The trustees of the Naples Children bidder is my small way of saying thank you for the enormous
& Education Foundation (NCEF) are excited to announce that generosity and support that so many people lend to this
the Naples Winter Wine Festival, featuring over 30 of the world’s event.” Intentions, is a one-of-a-kind 24” x 32” oil painting on
most distinguished wineries originating from 12 wine producing board that draws inspiration from Forstmann’s “intention” to
regions, will be held once again on the beautiful Grand Lawn help raise funds for Collier County’s children in need. Not
of The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort for its annual auction and only will you have an irreplaceable work of art, you will have
Sunday brunch. With the sponsorship from NCEF, The Naples the unique opportunity to enjoy a celebrity dinner knowing
Winter Wine Festival has developed into a special resource for your proceeds benefit local charities that assist at-risk youths
our community and support system for charitable programs, and underprivileged children.
which concentrate on narrowing the gaps in basic services for
the children of Collier County. Raising over $146 million since Save the Date
inception in 2001, attendees and donors alike have made a
profound difference supporting our local youth. With this year’s Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity where you
proceeds NCEF will have the ability to continue supporting will have the ability to revel in gourmet food prepared by
programs that significantly influences the quality of life to over celebrity chefs, world class wine from prestigious vintners and
200,000 underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County. go home with matchless treasures. Naples premier Winter
Wine Festival will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on
Commissioned Specifically for Auction January 27 – 29, 2017. It is time to plan your social calendar
around this exquisite event as tickets often sell out prior to the
You can make a difference too and engage in the exclusive art RSVP deadline. Reserve your ticket now and contact Barrett
auction featuring Eric Forstmann one of the country’s leading Farmer at 239. 514.2293 or barrett@napleswinefestival.
contemporary artist in realism and still-life whose works com. Please visit www.napleswinefestival.com to learn
hang in celebrity homes and prominent collectors such as, more about the event itself and the remarkable impact the
Meryl Streep, Warren Beatty and Kevin Bacon to name a few. Naples Children & Education Foundation has had making a
Forstmann was asked to commission a piece of art specifically significant and sustaining difference in the lives of children in
for the 2017 Naples Winter Wine Festival auction and he Collier County.
graciously accepted. “I am thrilled to participate in the Naples
8 Life in Naples | December 2016
