125 Years of Mercy: Gala and Fundraiser
Thursday, October 30, 2025
at Country Club of Asheville
5:30pm Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres on the terrace | 6:30pm Dinner | 7:30pm Live auction, dessert and wine
Celebrate the Sisters of Mercy’s mission of healing in the mountains from 1900 to today,
and help Mercy Urgent Care continue to bring compassionate care to Western North Carolina.
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Live Auction Highlights
Taste of Ireland
From Blarney Castle to the Cliffs of Moher, this seven-day, six-night trip to Ireland is the perfect tour of the Emerald Isle.
Private Concert & Cocktails
Hosted in a Biltmore Forest home recital hall boasting a Bösendorfer grand piano, this exclusive private event for up to 10 guests features hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and a performance by soprano Rachel Sossoman (a.k.a. Mercy Urgent Care’s CEO) and pianist Ivan Seng.
River Arts District Experience & Commissioned Painting
Take home “Sacred Ground” — a Mercy-commissioned work by RAD artist Cindy Wheeler — plus enjoy a two-night stay at The Radical, a meet-the-artist experience with private RAD tour, and more.
Lunch with John Boyle: Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask the Answer Man
Longtime local reporter and opinion writer John Boyle (Asheville Watchdog) has his thumb on the pulse of all things Asheville. Up to eight people are invited to enjoy lunch with John along with a spirited and informative discussion on local issues.
Asheville Symphony Premium Experience
Experience Handel’s Messiah like never before with six premium tickets to the Asheville Symphony’s December 20 performance. This exclusive package also includes your choice of lunch or drinks with Music Director Darko Butorac at the elegant Kimpton Hotel Arras on December 17.
Biltmore Getaway
America’s Largest Home® is yours to explore with a two-night stay at Inn on Biltmore Estate, two-day guest passes for house and grounds tours, passes for wine and chocolate tasting, and a unique 1.5-hour, behind-the-scenes, exclusive-to-you tour with a Biltmore guide. This package is sweetened with a special gift basket of six select Biltmore wines and wine glasses.
Asheville Getaway
A vacation in your own backyard or a reason to return to the mountain city you love. The Land of the Sky awaits with a two-night stay at Kimpton Hotel Arras in downtown Asheville, dinner for two at Zambra, gift certificate to the Orange Peel, and an exclusive two-hour historic walking tour of downtown Asheville. Package bonuses include gift certificates for downtown shopping at Luxe Boutique, Boutique LP, Embellish Asheville, and Tops for Shoes.
Folly Beach & Charleston Getaway
Escape to “The Edge of America” with a three-night stay at Folly Beach, food and cocktails at Taco Boy, a historic Charleston tour, a gift certificate for Smithey Cookware at the Preservation Society of Charleston shop, and more.
Best of the Mountains
A unique package celebrating life in the southern Appalachians, led by Mercy-champion and WNC-native Elly Wells and her husband Glen. Take home a one-of-a-kind hand-turned wood bowl made from a local hardwood; experience a naturalist ramble on their unique urban homestead, your own property, or during a mountain hike, complete with plant i.d. and guidance on tending to the landscape; and schedule a DIY session on how to make pickles, jam, bread, or a seasonal wreath. Package includes treasures from their larder like pesto, soups, and fresh eggs — and, if you desire, a truckload of wood for your stove, fireplace or fire pit.
Lodging Options
Out-of-town guests are encouraged to book lodging as soon as possible, as rooms go quickly for autumn in Asheville. The following hotel has graciously offered a special rate for those attending the Mercy gala.
DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown
199 Haywood Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
- $159 per night plus tax. This rate is applicable only for 10/29/25 and 10/30/25.
- Includes: complimentary WiFi; room service; free standard parking; on-site restaurant, The Montford Rooftop; and indoor pool and fitness center.
- 15% off the best available rate for those extending to Friday/Saturday nights.
- Offer good through October 15, 2025
Catherine McAuley Presenting Sponsor $25,000
Institute Office of Ministry
Partner in Mercy Sponsor $10,000
Angel of Mercy Sponsors $5,000
Disciple of Mercy Sponsors $2,500
Friend of Mercy Sponsors $1,000
Live Auction Sponsor
Mercy Urgent Care is supported by the Catherine McAuley MERCY Foundation. Click to learn more.
