This year’s spring soirée celebrates the art of fly fishing and previews our upcoming exhibition on influential teacher-painter Frank Vincent DuMond! We welcome you to once again safely gather with our members, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the Lyman Allyn’s longtime role in the cultural life of our region. A “reel” good time is guaranteed!

The outdoor festivities feature cocktails and dinner, an online silent auction, an in-person live auction and Raise the Paddle. Proceeds from the evening support the Lyman Allyn’s operations and education programs.

Please consider supporting the Lyman Allyn in person and/or by bidding on our exciting online auction. Even if you are unable to attend in person, the online auction is available to all regardless of party attendance!  Scroll down for online auction details.

Event Details

• Our socially-distanced celebration will take place outdoors on the Museum’s front lawn and in accordance with COVID health and safety guidelines.
• In-person capacity is limited. Mask-wearing is optional when outdoors, but required when inside the Museum.
• Enjoy delicious gourmet boxed dinners and dessert, along with a selection of drinks from the bar.
• Bid on our online and live auctions of one-of-a-kind treasures and experiences and Raise the Paddle to support the Museum’s Yellow Bus Fund.

The in-person event is SOLD OUT – if you are interested in joining the waitlist to purchase tickets, please email dawson@lymanallyn.org.

Event Timeline
6:00 PM Guest Arrival • Cocktails • Online Bidding
7:00 PM Welcome • Announcements • Dinner
8:00 PM Director’s Remarks • Live Auction • Raise the Paddle
9:00 PM Online Auction Closes • Pick up in Glassenberg Gallery

Register for the Online Auction
The online auction is available to all regardless of party attendance! Click below to register online and bid on your favorite auction items. Your generous support is needed now more than ever, so remember to bid high and bid often! Items will be available for viewing at the party.

• The auction will be open for previewing beginning Saturday, May 29. Click here to preview our auction website.
• Bidding begins at 9:00 am on Friday, June 4 and ends at 9 pm on Saturday, June 5.

You must register in order to bid!
>>REGISTER NOW

Already registered? Click the link below to begin your bidding at 9:00 am Friday, June 4.
>>BROWSE & BID

The Live Auction will take place at our in-person event.
Click here to preview our enticing Live Auction items!

Items/certificates will be available for pickup at the Lyman Allyn immediately after the auction closes and until June 10 at 5:00 pm. Please note that items will not be shipped. If you need to make special arrangements for pick up, please contact the front desk at 860.443.2545 ext. 2129.

First time using Auctria? Check out our list of frequently asked questions.

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors

With Special Thanks
Event Co-Chairs: Gail Barley, Polly Merrill and Eliza Sharp
Committee: Ellen Anderson, Linda Callan, Arline Culp, Becca Dawson, Patrick Derosier, Jane Kelly, Emeline McKeown, Lindsay Skau

Fly Fishing Assortment
Enjoy a selection of unique, hand-tied fishing flies by avid angler and fly tying expert Mark Lewchik of Old Lyme, whose creative flies are sought after by top fly fishing pros. This assortment will not disappoint and offers a great mix to fill your fly box! Included in this assortment is an original framed watercolor by Lewchik, featuring three detailed images of popular freshwater trout.

A Dream Rod for any Angler
This custom-made Jenkins bamboo fly rod delivers understated elegance and performance and flawless workmanship. It is a 7 foot- 9-inch bamboo dry fly rod with two sections and an extra tip. Charles and Steve Jenkins, the custom builders, designed the rod to cast a 5-weight fly line. This rod, in excellent condition, has a cherry reel seat, an agate stripping guide and nickel silver butt cap and ring. The rod, which is lightly flame finished, has a light brown varnish tone, with darker brown guide wraps and yellow trim wraps reminiscent of the color wraps used by the late Jim Payne, a celebrated American bamboo rod maker. The rod comes in a metal case. Jenkins is known throughout the country as one of the best rod builders and remains one of the best values.

Getaway for Two at the Trapp Family Lodge
This haven is so easy to get to but a world away! Situated in beautiful Stowe, VT, the Trapp Family Lodge is a luxury mountain resort featuring Austrian-inspired architecture. Enjoy a two-night stay in deluxe European style accommodations, dinner for two in Bierhall or the Main Dining Room, and unwind with two 60-minute massages. This package also includes a $100 resort credit. A half-day of fishing, ice fishing or skiing can be booked by arrangement. Plan your getaway to soak up the stunning mountain views, old-world comforts, and impeccable service, along with activities for every season.

• Certain restrictions apply
• Reservations are subject to availability
• Holiday and fall foliage dates are not valid
• Offer valid until April 30, 2022

Journey on the Columbia and Snake Rivers
Experience an intimately scaled cruise tour for two as you tour the Columbia and Snake Rivers on the National Geographic Sea Lion, a tried-and-true expedition ship. Travel through the region as early explorers, settlers, and natives did – by the waterways that stretch far inland from the Pacific Ocean. Throughout your 8-day trip, you will take in the region’s history, harvests, and landscapes. With access to fantastic wineries, local cuisine, places to kayak and hike, and extraordinary scenery – you’ll experience it all!

• Trip is booked to begin on October 10, 2021
• 8 days/7 nights aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
• Winner will need to provide COVID vaccination documentation
• The winner can, if they choose, buy travel protection
• The package does not include airfare

How do I register and/or sign in?
Go to auctria.events/flywithme and click on the “Register” button in the top menu bar. If using a mobile phone, tap the button of three parallel horizontal lines (upper right corner) and click “Register” or “Sign In.” Fill out the form using your valid email address and cell phone number. You will be prompted to register a credit card for faster checkout. Complete your registration and then check your email to confirm your email address is correct. You will be redirected to our online auction website where you can start browsing and bidding! If you are already registered and want to sign in, go to auctria.events/flywithme and click the “Sign In” button.

Auctria also offers the option to download their mobile app from the app store. You will be able to access our online auction from the app and sign in using your email and password or the personal access code given in your confirmation email upon registering.

How do I bid?
Visit auctria.events/flywithme to access our auction website. It is a mobile friendly website, allowing bidders to place bids from their desktop computers as well as their mobile devices. You must be a registered bidder and logged in to bid on items. Once logged in, browse the auction, select the item you would like to bid on, enter your bid amount into the “Amount Box” and click on the “Bid” button. A confirmation window will pop up asking if the bid is correct. Click “OK” to confirm or “Cancel” to clear your bid amount.

How do I know I’ve been out bid?
When bidders are out bid, they will receive a notification via an email and/or text message.

How do I know I’ve won?
When the auction closes, winning bidders will receive an “Item Won Notification” email. You may also view your account summary via the “My Account” button in the top menu bar.

How do I pay for items?
Upon registering, you will be prompted to register a credit card for faster checkout. When the auction closes, winning bidders will receive a “Winning Bid Notification” email containing a pay online link.

When and how do I receive my items?
Winning bidders attending the in-person fundraiser can pick up their items after the auction closes at 9 PM in Glassenberg Gallery. If you cannot pick up your item that evening, you have until June 10 at 5 PM to pick up your items at the Museum.