"Connected," 2025

Longleaf pine needle with artificial sinew, 4"h x 5" d

Pine needles harvested from Alto, Texas. Inspiration: healing cultural differences is represented by the connected red-and-cream-colored threads.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Bullard is a citizen of the Caddo Nation and of Seminole descent. Her father is Samuel Bullard and grandmother Anita Jewell Edge. She grew up on ancestral lands in Arkansas. Jacqueline is on a journey of healing and reclaiming ancestral knowledge. Weaving baskets from foraged fibers and cultivating more knowledge of indigenous plant medicine is just the beginning of the process. Her father and other elders taught her how to live off the land in harmony and respect as a child. These life experiences and skills are being revitalized and meant to be shared with others.

A Private Mountain Retreat with Spectacular La Plata Mountain Views

5 BEDROOMS • 31⁄2 BATHROOMS • SLEEPS 15 • PRIVATE HOT TUB

Escape to the beauty of southwest Colorado for an unforgettable seven-night stay in a spacious

mountain home near Durango. Perfect for a family vacation, reunion, or getaway with friends,

this retreat combines room to gather with remarkable scenery and privacy.

Set on 35 private acres in a secluded ridge-top neighborhood of just six homes, the property sits

approximately 800 feet above the road below and enjoys absolutely stunning views of the La

Plata Mountains. Start your day with coffee and mountain panoramas, explore the region’s many

adventures, and end the evening unwinding in your private hot tub under the Colorado sky.

With five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and sleeping accommodations for up to 15

guests, there’s plenty of room to make lasting memories together.

EXPLORE DURANGO & THE SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad — Ride a historic steam train through dramatic

canyons and magnificent mountain scenery on one of Colorado’s most memorable excursions.

Mesa Verde National Park — Discover extraordinary Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings and

centuries of history at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Historic Downtown Durango — Browse local shops and galleries, enjoy restaurants and

breweries, and soak up the charm of this lively mountain town.

Outdoor Adventures — Depending on your travel dates, enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, hiking,

fly fishing, scenic drives, and exploring the San Juan Mountains.

Winter & Spring Mountain Beauty — Experience snowcapped peaks, crisp mountain air,

peaceful winter landscapes, and the first signs of spring in the Colorado mountains.

MAKE THIS COLORADO GETAWAY YOURS!

Seven nights. Thirty-five private acres. Breathtaking mountain views. A private hot tub. Space for

up to 15 guests. Bid on a chance to enjoy an extraordinary week with the people you love!

24" x 24" Original painting. 

DONATED BY BLUE GOAT STUDIO · DALLAS

Estimated Value: $600.00

24 x 24 Acrylic on panel, 2026

Melinda “Millie” Watters is a Texas-based artist, educator, and founder of Culture Citizen Gallery + Studio in downtown Paris, Texas, where she encourages creativity, attentive seeing, soul care and connection to the natural world. Holding an MFA and raised in a family rooted in the arts, she views art as a practice of wonder, reflection, and culture care. As former Creative & Organizational Cultivator and  volunteer with Cultiv8Community, Melinda is proud of the organization’s connectional mission.

The Heard is a 289 acre wildlife sanctuary in McKinney, Texas with over 6.5 miles of trails. Cultiv8Community staff member Josh Brumett is a Texas Master Naturalist and has served as a volunteer trail guide at the Heard for a decade. He is offering a guided tour for two around the trails. You and a friend will get admission to the museum and wildlife sanctuary, plant and animal identification lessons, fun facts about natural history, and maybe even snacks!

Estimated Value: $40

Does your nonprofit need help securing or expanding fundraising? Win this item and you will get a 2 hour consultation from Dr. Dominique Bertrand, who has 15 years of professional foundation, corporate, and government fundraising experience. Dominique has provided fractional leadership to a variety of nonprofits across environmental conservation, social justice, climate research, animal welfare, education, housing, and human services sectors. She is well-versed in helping new and experienced non-profits understand what is next in their fundraising journey. 

Dominique is a visionary institutional giving leader with a track record of transforming fundraising programs, building philanthropic partnerships, and driving sustainable revenue growth. She possesses a deep expertise in institutional strategy, funder engagement, organizational capacity building, and cross-functional leadership. Over the last decade through her consulting practice, she has been trusted by nonprofit executives and boards to develop bold fundraising visions, align resources with mission priorities, and create the systems, relationships, and accountability structures necessary for long-term success. Dominique combines strategic insight with hands-on execution to secure significant institutional investments, strengthen organizational resilience, and accelerate mission impact. 

Estimated value: $250.00

Enjoy the Fall time favorites from Trader Joes

12" x 6" Ceramic vase in a rich, deep brown glaze. DONATED BY BLUE GOAT STUDIO · DALLAS Estimated Value: $175.00

8" thrown and altered ceramic vase with a burgundy-red high-fired glaze. 

DONATED BY BLUE GOAT STUDIO · DALLAS

Estimated Value: $75.00

Large 12" x 7" wheel-thrown vase with a pale ash 

glaze. 

DONATED BY BLUE GOAT STUDIO · DALLAS

Estimated Value: $125.00

A handmade trellis from wood chewed down by Red River beavers - truly one of a kind! Made by beavers but assembled by Rob Spencer.

6 x 4 feet

Estimated value: $50

Small green and white serving bowl with leaf design. 

DONATED BY BLUE GOAT STUDIO · DALLAS

Estimated Value: $50.00

Ceramic tea light holder with three globes. DONATED BY BLUE GOAT STUDIO ·

Estimated Value: $65.00

Medium blue and white serving bowl with leaf design. 

DONATED BY BLUE GOAT STUDIO · DALLAS

Estimated Value: $70.00

Ceramic serving bowl in blue glaze. 

DONATED BY BLUE GOAT STUDIO · DALLAS

Estimated Value: $75.00

5" tall brown clay vase with black flowers on a cream background. 

DONATED BY BLUE GOAT STUDIO · DALLAS

Estimated Value: $50.00

Framed Photograph, 19" x 23"

The Kestrel is the bird in our Cultiv8Community Logo! Why? Because kestrels are beautiful yet often not seen. Their habitat is being diminished. They are endangered in the northeast and populations overall have decreased by 50% over the past 50 years. They are the most common of falcons as well as the smallest and most vulnerable and yet they are strong, resilient, and have amazing flying abilities.

Created life of all kinds lives with a deficit all around us. Often, we don’t even notice. Even the Kestrel, though the most common falcon, is diminishing in population. This is due in part to a reduction in habitat caused by farming practices, pesticide use, and clearing of the land. This is symbolic of the journey of much of humanity and creation. People, Communities, and Species continue life despite deficits in nature, food, housing, and other resources, and yet they are not quite whole, not quite showing their full expression.

Estimated Value: $100.00

Ceramic pitcher with an orange handle. 

DONATED BY BLUE GOAT STUDIO · DALLAS

Estimated Value: $75.00

24" Dimensional acrylic piece in a frame. 

DONATED BY BLUE GOAT STUDIO · DALLAS

Estimated Value: $300.00

Serving tray decorated with flowers. 

DONATED BY BLUE GOAT STUDIO · DALLAS

Estimated Value: $75.00