Image“Take Me To The Kasbah” Moroccan Dinner for Eight at the home of Dave and Shauna Lorenzen. - Winning Bid = $1,600
In Morocco, there is a proverb: “Here, you eat with your eyes.” Abundance and tradition are the common themes that bind together the food of Morocco. Your party of eight will enjoy the voluptuous cuisine of Morocco, a sensual feast. It presents its abundance in a carnival of colors, perfumes and flavors. There are as many couscouses as villages, as many tagines as vegetable gardens, as many desserts as orchards and as many recipes jealously guarded, as families.
A time and date to be mutually agreed upon, six weeks in advance. This certificate expires, October, 1, 2013.







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A Delicious Adventure of Shucking, Slurping and Savoring Oysters!Picnic lunch at the “Hog Island Farm” for Eight! - Winning Bid = $1,000

Start the day with J Sparkling Wine and Bloody Mary oyster shooters. Enjoy as much as you can of oysters, raw, BBQ with Steve’s special BBQ sauce. Clams in a special bread crumb mixture of garlic, basil and pine nuts. Wonderful pasta salad! Topped off with Ken’s homemade Romanian sausage!
The meal will be served with Freestone Bakery bread and plenty of fine Sonoma wines.
End the meal with a special homemade dessert!
Chef’s Doris and Ken Petro, Steve and Georgia Worthen

ImagePaul Hobbs Wines – Private Tour and Luncheon for Six - Winning Bid = $1,700
The winning bidder and five friends are invited to enjoy a private tour at Paul Hobbs Winery in the Russian River Valley. Nestled within the contours of this superlative Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wine-growing region we have established our first estate vineyard and state-of-the-art winemaking facility. To top off your VIP experience, after the tour we will host you and your friends for a gourmet luncheon paired with current releases and library wines from the Paul Hobbs Wines and Paul Hobbs Imports portfolios.

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Week in Mazatlan - donated by Nancy and Bob Aita - Winning Bid = $1,100 
Enjoy a week of beauty and tranquility right on the beach in the Golden Zone section of the Mexican Riviera. Your Inn at Mazatlan 2 bedroom, 3 bath condo comfortably sleeps up to eight and includes an almost complete kitchen (no oven). The expansive living area features breathtaking ocean and beach views and includes a patio with table and chairs. Spacious and beautifully furnished in traditional tropical decor, the condo comes complete with all the amenities to provide the ultimate in comfort and convenience.
Located just 30 minutes from the airport, the full-service resort includes two pools, miles of golden sand beaches, the award-winning Papgayo restaurant, and the full service Paradise Spa where you can relax and unwind with an indulgence of full-body treatments, facials, massages, and manicures.
Rated 10 out of 10 by guests. "The Inn at Mazatlan is Paradise. Good food, fabulous views, all the amenities you could possibly want and nice people. We have returned several times and it is my top choice of all the resorts we have visited. The staff is outstanding, with great service. They go above board to make your stay enjoyable.”
Auction package: One week at the Inn at Mazatlan in a two bedroom, three bathroom condominium unit.
Must be used between April 15
th and October 10th and a 6 week notification is required.


ImagePrivate Tour, Tasting, and Lunch for Eight at the Peter Michael Estate, plus Eight Bottles of Peter Michael Wine - Winning Bid = $$2,100
A rare opportunity to tour, taste and dine at Peter Michael Winery, widely renowned as one of California’s top producers. Closed to the public, Peter Michael is one of the most coveted tour experiences in the California wine country. Your private experience for eight will start with an extensive tour of the winery’s estate vineyards located high on the slopes of Mt. St. Helena with breathtaking views of Knight’s Valley and continue with a sit-down tasting of estate grown Peter Michael wines and end with a sumptuous lunch prepared by winery chef Janelle Weaver and paired with a selection of wines from the winery’s library. This experience is not available to the general public at any price.
In addition to this unique experience the winner of this auction lot will receive 4 bottles of the 2009 La Carrière, Estate Chardonnay, and 4 bottles of the 2006 Les Pavots, Estate Cabernet Blend. (Tour, tasting, and lunch are available Mon-Fri only, and subject to availability).








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Tour, tasting, and a two night stay in the
Peter Michael winery guest house for up to six, plus three magnums of 2006 Les Pavots – Estate Cabernet Blend - Winning Bid = $2,500
This certificate entitles up to six people to a two-night stay at Peter Michael Winery ‘s guest house located on the beautiful Peter Michael Estate in Knights Valley plus a private tour and tasting. Dates for the stay will be based upon availability. Tour, tasting and lunch are Monday through Friday by appointment-subject to availability.
The Peter Michael Estate is located in Knights Valley, between the Napa Valley and the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County only 15 minutes north of Calistoga and 20 minutes south of Healdsburg.
The estate extends down slope from Mount St. Helena and contains the winery and 120 acres of estate vineyards, four acres of parkland setting and formal gardens, and 480 acres of untouched countryside with a year-round creek. Three miles of walking pathways meander through the landscape of rolling hills, chaparral and wild open meadows. Lush shaded areas along the creek are home to redwoods, firs, wild azaleas and ferns. Native steelhead trout still spawn in the upper reaches of the creek.
Very private and secluded, the guest home is nestled amidst a grove of redwood trees on the banks of Kellogg Creek. There are three bedrooms, (queen, king and twin bunk beds) a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, satellite TV, DVD (Blu-ray) player, stereo, outdoor barbecue. It has a large deck and an outdoor hot tub, both with stunning views of Mount St. Helena. Come relax and enjoy the romantic beauty of this private estate.
In addition this lot includes 3 magnums (1.5L) bottles of 2006 Les Pavots, Estate Cabernet Blend. Certificate expires October 2013.

ImageRio San Juan, Sabalos, Nicaragua – Original Painting - Winning Bid = $850

Kathleen Amend is a local artist that has lived and painted in Sonoma County for the past 35 years. She is an award winning artist that has shown her work in exhibits all over Northern California. Her work is collected by both public and private clients here and internationally. “This painting was done of the San Juan River, Nicaragua after we returned home from the latest eye care mission in Feb. 2012. Every day for 4 days, the team travelled on this beautiful river for over an hour each way, to reach our destination to do the eye and dental mission. I wanted to capture the serenity of this majestic water highway that connects Lake Nicaragua to the Caribbean”. Size 24” x 36” wraparound canvas. Donor: Kathleen Amend


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VACATION IN SUNRIVER OREGON - Winnin Bid = $2,200

Between giant Ponderosa pine trees, the mighty Deschutes River, three world class golf courses, and only 20 minutes from the legendary Mt Bachelor Ski Resort, the Sunriver area surrounds you with a year-round opportunity for fun, adventure, and even some quiet time, right outside the back door of your very own Sunriver vacation home. Only a short 10-mile drive to Bend, Oregon, the hub of Central Oregon, Sunriver is in the middle of all the fun Central Oregon has to offer. Year-around recreational activities abound – fishing, hiking, canoeing, rafting, swimming, bicycle riding, golf, tennis, lava caves and more are all nearby. The winning bidder and guests – up to eight people maximum - will spend 6 days, 5 nights at their choice of two privately owned Spring River cabins (4 people per cabin). 2-br/2 bath and 2br/1 bath, with fully equipped kitchens, washers and dryers. Canoes available at private dock located on the premises. Valid 11/1/2012 to 11/1/2013 Reservations must be made in advance. Blackout Dates Thanksgiving through New Years and July 1, thru July 15. Subject to Change. Donor: Joan
Warren, Mary Jones, Bob Nideffer and Rick Lewis





ImagePRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB GOLF - Winning Bid = $900

Here’s an exciting opportunity for you and three golf buddies to play four outstanding, private Country Club golf courses, normally closed to the public. All are highly rated and can be played within the next year. Rancho Murieta Country Club, Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club Mira Vista Golf & Country Club Napa Valley Country Club Most of the rounds must be played mid-week, and all except Santa Rosa include golf carts. Tee times must be arranged in advance, subject to availability. Appropriate golf dress code required per course rules at all locations. Play day restrictions apply. Donor: Rancho Murieta Country Club, valid Tues, Wed, Thurs, expires 12/31/13 Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, valid Tues-Sun, expires 12/31/13 Mira Vista Golf & Country Club, valid Tuesday-Friday only, expires 10/1/13 Napa Valley Country Club, valid Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday after 12 noon Expires 10/31/13

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PASSION FOR PINOT – KOSTA BROWNE WINERY - Winning Bid = $1,500

Indulge your passion for silky, complex, incredibly versatile pinot noir, the perfect food wine, full of charm and intrigue, it drinks beautifully on its own. Kosta Browne’s 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir was named the top wine of 2011 by Wine Spectator in the magazine’s annual list of “Top 100 Wines”. This lot begins with two 1.5L Magnum bottles packaged together in a decorative wooden box - a true collector’s item for any wine connoisseur from this cult producer. --One Magnum of 2010 Kosta Browne Russian River Valley Pinot Noir “The 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a blend of eleven vineyards which lie in cool areas throughout the Russian River Valley. Russian River Valley is a complex region and because we source fruit from this Pinot Noir has many layers and complexities. The wine shows a range of bright red fruits to brambly voluptuous characteristics, all hallmark characteristics of the appellation. The individual lots are all unique, providing distinct aromas and flavors, and giving the blend broad complexity. We recommend drinking this wine between 2014 and 2019.”

--One Magnum of 2010 Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

“Our 2010 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a blend of three primary vineyards. Gap’s Crown and Terra de Promissio, are located in the southern portion of the Sonoma Coast appellation lying directly in the path of both the Petaluma Wind Gap’s Pacific Ocean cooling and the maritime influence of the San Pablo Bay. The third vineyard, Walala Vineyard, is from the northwestern coastal reaches near Annapolis. The wines from the Petaluma Gap region are rich, voluptuous and structured with dark black and blue fruit, deep texture and broad structure. The wines from Walala are red fruit driven with clean earth, a slight spice, elegant structure and a complex core. We recommend drinking this wine between 2014 and 2020.” In addition, six 750ml bottles of Kosta Browne wines. (Shipped direct to the donor and stored in refrigeration since purchase.) All are age-worthy in high consumer demand. Three bottles of 2010 Russian River Pinot Noir One bottle of 2010 “Gap’s Crown” (Sonoma Coast) Pinot Noir One bottle of 2010 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir One bottle of 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Donor: Exchange Bank Kosta Browne Winery

ImageNICARAGUA – LAND OF LAKES AND VOLCANOES - Winning Bid = $1,100

For this Culinary Classic we are offering a combination package for your enjoyment. Pelican Eyes Resort - Six days and five nights at Casa Santa Rosa, the first class 2,400 square foot freestanding villa at the Pelican Eyes Resort in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. The resort (and our villa) was home to the cast and crew of “Survivor-Nicaragua” two years ago. The villa has two master bedrooms, one with a king size bed and the other with two queen beds, both with private baths, in a setting with views of the Pacific Ocean, the San Juan del Sur Bay and the valley leading to the seaside village. The living area upstairs also has a futon that can sleep two and full bathroom. The villa is within easy walking distance of the resort’s hillside restaurant and one of three infinity pools (about 100 yards away). The village of San Juan del Sur is just a 5-10 minute walk downhill to enjoy shopping, the bay, great restaurants and local charm. The package does not include transportation to/from Managua airport. Travel time is about 1 ½ - 2 hours. The resort does provide transportation at a cost of about $125 each way (not per person). We can arrange this for you with the resort when we make your reservations. The Villa is available for rent so reservations are on a first come first serve basis. No blackout dates but popular holidays book quickly. Area is considered dry-tropical from November thru May, with rainy season starting in June and ending in late October. January can be windy. No Visa’s are required for travel to Nicaragua. The Villa includes daily maid service. The package at the Villa does not include meals or airfare. San Juan River Adventure - We are combining the five-night resort package at Pelican Eyes with a four-day three-night package down the San Juan River of Nicaragua staying at the Sabalos Eco-Lodge for two adults. While at the Lodge all meals are covered. Stay at a riverside “Swiss Family Robinson” open-air cabana. Wake up to the sound of birds and howler monkeys. Enjoy the history of nearby El Castillo (home to a fort built in the 1650’s to guard the river from marauding pirates), tour the local biosphere reserve, kayak during the day and go on a Cayman spotting tour at night. All excursions, transportation to and from San Carlos (location of landing strip) are part of the package. You can comfortably manage these two packages back to back to make for a nine-day eight-night package that you will remember for a lifetime. Adding more travelers to the San Juan River adventure can happen too. Contact John Jones for details. Check out the Sabalos Lodge website at www.sabaloslodge.com. Airfares are not included. Air transportation from Managua to/from San Carlos is via LaCostena. LaCostena is donating a two for one air deal. John Jones can provide assistance and recommendations but winning bidder is responsible for airfares. Current round trip air on La Costena is $117 per person.

Expires: October 2013 Donors: Steve and Kathleen Amend, John and Ardys Jones, Rafael Praslyn.

ImageWINE DINNER FOR 6 FOLLOWED BY BAVARIAN BRANDY TASTING AND CIGARS - Winning Bid = $1,350

You and five friends are invited to enjoy a multi-course dinner prepared in an Italian wood-fired pizza oven. You will enjoy seasonal dishes, savory pizzas and a special dessert pizza…and all of the courses will be paired with select rare gems from the host’s extensive wine collection. As with most events at the Riel’s vineyard home, the dinner will be followed by a tasting of brandies from the host’s family owned distillery in Bavaria, accompanied by a selection of fine cigars. The home is located on a hillside overlooking its own Green Valley Chardonnay vineyard and offers an ideal setting for intimate but fun events. Please make arrangements at least 6 weeks in advance. Must be scheduled on a mutually convenient weekend date, by October 2013. Please inform the host of any food allergies or restrictions when scheduling the event. Donor: Kerry and Michael Riel





ImageSUMMER IN BEAUTIFUL TAHOE DONNER - Winning Bid = $2,000

One week stay in Tahoe Donner – perfect for your family vacation! Large, spacious main house with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 3 half baths. Also includes a one bedroom studio with full bath. Amenities: Family room downstairs, great room upstairs with fully equipped kitchen, decks and hot tub. Guests have access to 2 clubhouses with pools, spa, gym, playgrounds, bocce ball court, horseshoes. Access to Tahoe Donner Beach on Donner Lake, (which is a very short ride) a nice sandy beach with BBQ pits and snack bar. Paddle boats, Hobe Cats and paddle boards can be rented. Fabulous walking trails right out the back door, and golf courses nearby. Close to historic downtown Truckee, Squaw Valley and Tahoe City. Donor will also include a $150.00 cash voucher toward the $5.00 guest fee per person per day to access the facilities (kids 3 and under are free) or the cleaning deposit. **Available from May through October 2013**. 6 week advance notice requested Subject to availability. Donor: Steve and Kristin Weber

ImageSPANISH PAELLA PARTY - Winning Bid = $2,200 time two!

Your host for this lot is a successful dentist by day and a highly-skilled Paella chef in his spare time, for the “right cause”. Dr. Bill Conklin and his team will prepare for you and 19 of your closest friends, a delectable Spanish Paella feast! Donor will provide the winning bidder a complete meal for up to twenty (20) guests, including salad and authentic Spanish Paella cooked fresh at the venue, right before your guests. Also included, a selection of some of Sonoma County’s very best wines, especially tailored for your Spanish meal, as well as dessert. Donor will provide all food, food prep, clean-up, plate-ware, glassware and other items as needed. The venue is to be provided by the winning bidder of this lot and must be located within Sonoma County. Scheduling is subject to availability of the donor and his team, and agreement on the venue location, a minimum of six weeks in advance. An outdoor, private home setting is highly recommended. Donor: Bill and Julie Conklin (and friends)


ImageBODEGA BAY FISHING EXPEDITION - Winning Bid = $750

Your guide for this special trip is Billy Gianquinto, one of the world’s best duck callers and inventor of specialty calls, Billy G. as he is known around the country is a truly diversified outdoorsman, wearing several different hats as a commercial salmon fisherman, fly fishing instructor, head football coach, teacher, author, host of TV and radio shows, and Pac-10 referee. He has fished the waters around Bodega Bay for most of his life. This day will be a combination Rock Cod and Dungeness Crab trip for 3 people aboard a comfortable 28 foot Parker Salmon fishing boat. Lunch and soft drinks will be provided on board. The trip is subject to a flat, calm Bodega Bay day, at Billy’s call between now and December 31, 2012. You will meet Billy at the Boat, moored at Lucas Wharf, Bodega Bay. Donor: Billy Gianquinto Contact 707 526 6505

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