Why this package wins for nonprofits
A private villa in Tuscany near Cortona is the kind of destination that fills a silent auction room with energy. Ten guests, seven nights, the countryside unfolding beyond the terrace—this isn't a hotel stay, it's a shared escape that bidders dream about. What seals the appeal: a local wine tour paired with an authentic Italian dinner experience, the kind of pairing that transforms a trip into a story told for years. Nonprofits love this package because the consignment model removes financial risk entirely. You list it, the room bids, and you only pay HGA's $6,995 reserve if it sells. Every dollar above that goes straight to your mission. A trip this desirable—a full week in Italy's most iconic landscape, lodging and key experiences bundled together—regularly outpaces reserve, turning bidders' enthusiasm into real fundraising momentum.
The experience your winner walks into
Your group arrives near Cortona and settles into the private villa for seven nights, with ample space for ten to spread out and savor the Tuscan countryside together. One evening features a curated dinner experience showcasing authentic Italian cuisine—the kind of meal that anchors a group trip in memory. The centerpiece is a local wine tour, where your group tastes the region's character directly, learning the stories behind the vineyards and bottles that define Tuscany. Beyond those structured moments, the villa itself becomes the rhythm: mornings on the property, afternoons exploring the charming villages and historic landmarks dotting the landscape nearby, evenings gathered around the table. HGA's travel team handles the logistics before you leave and stands ready by phone or email throughout, so your group can focus entirely on being present together in one of Italy's most storied regions.
What the winner receives
- 7 nights for 10 adults in a private villa near Cortona, Italy
- Local wine tour
- Dinner experience featuring authentic Italian cuisine
- Travel assistance and concierge service from HGA's white-glove team
Sell the trip. Hand us the winner. You're done.
Send us the winner's name, email, and phone — we do the rest. Within 24 hours, a dedicated HGA booking specialist reaches out to your winner, and your team is officially done. No itineraries, no follow-up emails, no "did they ever book?" anxiety. Your nonprofit gets the credit; we do the work.
The only thing your team owes us is the winner's name, email, and phone. We submit the trip and contact them within 24 hours.
Every winner gets a real human at HGA — same name, same inbox, from first call to wheels-down.
No blackout dates. Winners have 24 months to lock their dates (not to travel — to book).
Our in-house booking and customer-service teams handle every detail. Your donors brag about the trip and the way your nonprofit treated them.
There is no cap on how many times you can put this trip in front of bidders — same night, next event, every year. Reserve it once, sell it again and again. You only ever pay the consignment cost on the trips that actually sell.