The Wayside Inn Foundation Summer Auction

The Wayside Inn Foundation’s (TWIF) Summer Auction is ready for previewing at https://www.32auctions.com/WaysideInn2020! The auction will run from Friday, July 31st at 8:30 am until Friday, August 7th at 9:00 pm. Proceeds will support projects at The Wayside Inn Grist Mill including building and grounds maintenance, preservation, and a multi-media interpretive kiosk that will promote awareness about the mill’s history and the science and technology used at the millworks. Anyone wishing to participate in the bidding will need to create a quick, easy, and free login account at 32auctions.com before bidding.

Special thanks go to Bronze Level sponsor Sudbury Bees, LLC, and Pewter Level sponsors Donna Moy-Bruno, of Results Realty New England, and John Tierney of J.P. Tierney Construction who are making the auction possible along with over 75 area residents and businesses who have contributed items and services to the auction.

Given the pandemic and restrictions on gatherings, TWIF chose an online format for this fundraiser so that people can participate from home. The auction includes many creative twists on traditional donations with thoughtfulness for people’s safety and well-being. “Honestly, we have been amazed and appreciative of the support from the community for this fundraiser,” said Nonprofit Director Sally Hild. “We have items that take into consideration social distancing and there are services and gift baskets and gift certificates for things that people can really use during this time at home.” The Wayside Inn Foundation is grateful to all who are considering bids. From dining and food, home and garden, art and craft, and health and beauty options, we hope that everyone will find something special and we thank the community for its support, now more than ever.

Throughout the early months of the pandemic, The Wayside Inn invited the public to use the mill grounds so that people could get a respite from staying indoors. It was wonderful to see the resource utilized by many new visitors, dog walkers, and families enjoying the trails and grassy areas. Now, however, The Grist Mill area could use some care.

As a nonprofit organization, The Wayside Inn Foundation receives no regular funding from the town of Sudbury, the state of Massachusetts, or any federal monies for its operations or property maintenance and instead relies on donations, grants, and bequests to carry out its mission. Participation in the summer auction will help The Wayside Inn Foundation do some necessary work at The Grist Mill to ensure enjoyment by all.