Digital Silent Auction 2026
For The Love of Where We Live, A Silent Auction For Climate Action
You know what feels good? A Krug champagne buzz. A relaxing Adam Broderick massage. Your adrenaline pumping as you try a new sport—like rock climbing. Doing good for your community. And instant gratification.
We’re kicking off a digital silent auction RIGHT NOW that gives you the opportunity to indulge in all of those things. Welcome to Bedford 2030’s fall fundraiser, where your bid on experiences like attending the New York City Ballet directly contributes to the health of your local community, climate, and planet. As a non-profit, we raise funds to offer FREE resources to you and all of our community, making it as accessible, easy, and often fun as possible to take action to fight climate change (I mean, have you ever been to our Earth Day Festival—100% joy, and sometimes tacos).
The early bird with the competitive bid gets the sporting clays experience! Or a magic lesson with THE David Pogue—who just happens to be moderating a fascinating talk at The Bedford Playhouse on October 1st on the connection between human health and climate change. Get your tickets to David’s talk and get an exclusive in-person look at all of our silent auction items on October 1st!
We truly have something for everyone—the horse lover, the pickleball-curious, the golf fanatic, the in-desperate-need-of-a-date-night to go ballroom dancing, the middle-aged birder, the art aficionado, the gifted gardener, the meadow curious, the getaway goddess (Shelter Island sounds like a dream), the pass the oHHo drink please, the tech un-savvy, the design darling, the dance-all-nighter, and so much more!
Every donation is for the love of where we live and the people and places we love—thank you for participating! See something you love? Bid early. Check back often. Silent auctions are, after all, silent right up until someone steals the thing you wanted.
And now, let the bidding commence:
In the end, someone gets the good stuff. It might as well be you! And, yes, we are literally auctioning cake from La Tulipe Pantone. (THE CROWD GOES WILD!) This auction is full of wonderful things, and we’re thrilled to celebrate the generosity behind them. The local businesses, artists, organizations, and community members who said—We’re happy to help! And to our silent auction co-hosts, Veronique Pittman, Antoinette Muti, and Lilian von Althann, we’re so grateful for the community love you infused into this experience and the good it will do for the places we love—thank you!
This digital silent auction is vital for funding the work we do together: helping our community understand climate change, take meaningful action, and build a healthier, more resilient place to live.
So find something you love. Bid on it. Tell a friend. Come to the Playhouse on October 1 for our in-person showcase and experience Close to Home: Climate, Health, & Hope with David Pogue, Jack Algiere, Dr. Amy Brown, and Dr. Sandra Steingraber.
And if you win? Enjoy every second of it. Take the class. Drink the Champagne. Go to the ballet. Climb the rock wall. Play pickleball. Have the most memorable night out. Because that’s what this is all about. Good things, shared with good people, for the love of where we live. And what is the point if we don’t get to enjoy this beautiful place we call home?
Bidding on that tee time at Knollwood or Stone Barns membership isn’t just a treat for you; it’s an investment in Bedford’s climate future. Feels pretty great, right?
The auction closes October 4th at midnight. Bid your heart out!