The Charlotte Hornets Foundation Gala
Your Island Experience Awaits.
A private Lake Norman celebration, beautifully curated for you.
Auction winner's invitation
Private Island Day
Lake Norman · 2027 season
Congratulations.
You've won a day on the water designed entirely around you: your guests, your celebration, your island. We can't wait to start planning it with you.
An exclusive experience donated in support of the Charlotte Hornets Foundation Gala.
A glimpse of your day.
Styling by our private island partner Upscale Events CLT.
2025 Bentley tritoon and real Lake Norman days. Styling images are inspiration from Upscale Events CLT's previous work, not necessarily events held on the island.
What's included
Private Lake Norman Island Experience
Want something extra? Optional enhancements can be requested and are quoted separately. None are required.
- Eight-hour private Lake Norman experience
- 2025 Bentley tritoon
- Captain and fuel
- Water-access-only island destination
- Basic island event styling and setup
- Event setup and breakdown
- Styling partnership with Upscale Events CLT
- Initial boat transfer plus up to two additional guest pickups
- Customized experience planning
- Island celebration for up to 30 guests, subject to final safety approval
Island Transportation & Guest Capacity
Designed for up to 30 guests total, subject to final approval.
- Initial guest transfer to the island, then a maximum of two additional pickups (up to three outbound trips).
- Each trip is subject to safe passenger capacity, weight, and captain approval.
- Weather and water conditions may limit attendance or reduce trips.
- Return transportation for every guest is coordinated during planning.
Experience terms
- Valid during the 2027 Lake Norman boating season
- Subject to mutual date availability
- Major holiday weekends excluded
- Unsafe boating conditions may require rescheduling
- All transportation subject to safe weight, passenger limits, weather, and captain approval
- Optional upgrades are quoted separately and require your approval. None are required to redeem
- Final styling and event details established together during planning
Island Transportation & Guest Capacity
Designed for up to 30 guests total, subject to final approval.
- Initial guest transfer to the island, then a maximum of two additional pickups (up to three outbound trips).
- Each trip is subject to safe passenger capacity, weight, and captain approval.
- Weather and water conditions may limit attendance or reduce trips.
- Return transportation for every guest is coordinated during planning.