The Upper Main Line YMCA once again has an exciting item in its online auction that runs from June 8-17: a week-long stay at a chateau in Brittany, France.

You and your friends can enjoy this unique property, located on 50 acres of private grounds, in the heart of an arboretum and nature preserve, with all the elegance and decor of an aristocratic country estate.

The chateau is perfect for celebrating any special event in your life or traveling with a group of friends. The property accommodates 12 people (ages 12 and up), so gather your friends and share in the bidding. A complimentary concierge is available to arrange for chef, transportation, etc. (additional fees for these services).

There is plenty of planning time built in to this vacation. Dates are available from May through September 2020.

The online auction opens at 12:01 AM on Saturday, June 8 and runs through Monday, June 17. The bidding starts at $4,000, and bidders are given the option to “buy it now” for $12,000, an amazing bargain for a group of 12. Bidding is easy!

• From your phone: Browse and bid by texting UMLY2019 to 843-606-5995.
• From your computer: Explore and bid by clicking here.

Proceeds from the auction send children from low-income families to Camp UMLY in the summer.

Many of western France’s top tourist destinations are within reach of the chateau:

• The beaches of Normandy
• Mont St. Michel
• Wineries of the Loire Valley
• The cliffs of Étretat
• A variety of coastal and channel islands
• Medieval towns and many other activities

All booking arrangements and reservations are handled between the winner of the auction and the English-speaking owner of the chateau. Travel is not included.

This item was generously donated by the Hunt Family (Brook Hunt is a member of the UMLY Board of Advisors).

For questions, contact Helen M. Flanders at hflanders@ymcagbw.org or 610-647-9622 ext. 2001.