Live Auction Items
LIVE AUCTION LOTS
1. SUMMER IN BEAUTIFUL TAHOE DONNEROne 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.
Also included is $50 toward guest fees to access the facilities (kids 3 and under are free).
**Available from May through October 2015 ** 6 week advance notice requested
Subject to availability.
Donor: Steve and Kristin Weber
2. ESCAPE TO MARVELOUS MAZATLAN
Enjoy a week of beauty and tranquility right on the beach in the Golden Zone section of the Mexican Riviera.Your Inn at Mazatlán 2 bedroom, 3 bath condominium 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 Mazatlán 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.”
Must be used between April 15th and October 10th 2015. 6 week advance notification is required. Subject to availability.
Generously Donated by Nancy and Bob Aita
3. UNIQUE TOUR, TASTING, AND LUNCH FOR EIGHT AT THE PETER MICHAEL WINERY ESTATE
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. Followed by a tasting of estate grown Peter Michael wines and a sumptuous lunch prepared by the winery’s chef, paired with wines from the Peter Michael library.
Also included are one bottle (750) each of the vineyard designate 2011 Pinot Noirs: Clos du Ciel, Ma Danseuse, La Caprice, La Molin Rouge as well as one bottle each (750) of the vineyard designate 2012 Chardonnays: La Carriere, Mon Plaisir, Ma Belle-Fille, for a total of eight bottles of wine.
Dates and times are subject to availability, offered Monday-Friday only.
Expires November 2105
Donor: Peter Michael Winery
4. VACATION IN PRIVATE HOME & CABIN ON THE SPRING RIVER IN CENTRAL OREGON
Enjoy a relaxing 6 days, 5 nights at two adjacent properties located on the Spring River, (with fully equipped kitchens, washers and dryers etc.) a home and a cabin with private boat dock. Canoes, paddles and life vests are available for guests. There is additional space that could accommodate children with sleeping bags, cots or air mattresses.Located amid a year-round recreational area full of opportunities for fun, adventure, or a relaxing respite. Hiking, fishing, rafting, are nearby, as well as the Sunriver Resort, (approximately 15 miles south of Bend OR) with swimming, bicycle riding, golf, tennis, and the popular Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, known for terrific downhill and cross-country skiing in February and March.
Reservations must be made in advance on a mutually agreeable date.
Blackout months Jan, May, Aug, Sept, Dec.
Pets are not allowed. Maximum number of adult guests is eight (8). House/cabin must be left reasonable clean, locked and all instructions for arrival and departure carefully followed.
Donor: Rick Lewis
5. AN EVENING IN KAGOSHIMA
Enjoy an elegant evening and hospitality of a 7 Course Gourmet Japanese Dinner for eight guests. Experience the fresh and healthy food of Southern Japan, also known as Satsuma Cuisine, along with traditional foods of Japan. Included in the dinner entrées will be such foods as Miso Soup, Gyoza and Tempura Vegetables. Guests will have Sushi Rolls with or without Sashimi to choose from. Katsu will be served the traditional way and is a wonderful expression of Satsuma style cuisine. All food will be accompanied by Saki, Japanese Beer and fine wine, served with the special tableware and utensils of Japanese dining. Compi.Offer is good for one year from the date of purchase. Event to be arranged in advance on a date acceptable to all parties.
The dinner is sponsored and hosted by Don & Wendy Floriani-san, Susan Glowacki-san and Steve & Kathleen Amend-san. The dinner will be held at the Floriani residence.
6. THE AZORES – PONTA DELGADA TO LISBON ABOARD SEA CLOUD II, APRIL 16-26, 2015
Please see Program insert for details.
7. PASSION FOR PINOT – KOSTA BROWNE TOUR, TASTING, LUNCH
Here’s a fabulous opportunity to 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.For over 15 years Kosta Browne has crafted intensely flavored and balanced wines from the finest wine growing regions in California including the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast and Santa Lucia Highlands appellations. Their dedication to quality, and stewardship has propelled the brand to industry leader, producing some of the most sought after new world Pinot Noirs.
Four (4) guests are invited to a private VIP tour and tasting in Kosta Browne’s new home in ‘The Barlow’, Sebastopol. The winning bidder will receive one (1)1.5 liter bottle of Kosta Browne 2012 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, one (1) 750ml 2011 Kostas Browne Sonoma Coast Appellation Pinot Noir, (90 pts Wine Spectator James Labe) and one (1) 750ml 2011 Kostas Browne Russian River Appellation Pinot Noir,( 87pts Wine Spectator James Lab).
A $150.00 gift certificate for four to enjoy lunch at the nearby Underwood Bar & Bistro is also included.
Donor: Kostas Browne Winery, Steve and Laura Herron, Rotary Club of Santa Rosa, Sunrise
8. SADDLEBROOKE SOJOURN
The SaddleBrooke resort community in Arizona offers active living, world class amenities, spectacular weather, and exceptional golfing. Here’s a great opportunity to escape to this stunning Sonoran desert setting just 20 minutes north of downtown Tucson, where you will find an appealing combination of natural tranquility and vibrant excitement. One-week stay and play in a private 2-bedroom residence (2700 sq ft) in the SaddleBrooke section of Tucson, AZ. This home features two separate suites and is located a short golf cart (included in the garage) ride to a large swimming pool, club house and three 1st class golf courses.
Also included is a $250.00 voucher toward four rounds of golf at the owner recommended ‘The Preserve’ Golf Course, semi-private desert course, with elevated holes and tees set amid dramatic boulders and stunning mountain views.
Subject to availability and advance reservation. Expires November 30, 2015 Donor: Harry and Judy Coffey
9. THE ELBE RIVER, PRAGUE TO BERLIN ABOARD SWISS RUBY, APRIL 28-MAY 8, 2015
Please see Program insert for complete details.
10. FUND A NEED
Fund A Need is a very special part of our annual auction that gives you the chance to rally around a particular need, and support it at a level that is right for you.
This year’s Fund A Need beneficiary is the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
Billy Bartz is a Development Officer at the Redwood Empire Food Bank (REFB) - Santa Rosa, CA. “The mission of the Redwood Empire Food Bank is to end hunger in our community. We are Sonoma County’s leader in hunger relief. We respond to the immediate needs of people seeking help through the provision of healthy food and nutrition education. We pursue long-term solutions to food insecurity through public policy and the development of partnerships with civic, faith-based, corporate and government organizations and, most importantly, individuals in our community.”
We all came to donate money to good causes. So get ready to raise your paddle at this time for this year’s worthy project!
11. NICARAGUA – LAND OF LAKES AND VOLCANOES
Pelican Eyes Resort - Six days and five nights at Casa Santa Rosa, a 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 the “Survivor-Nicaragua” episode. 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 Visas 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.
Expires: October 2015
Donors: Steve and Kathleen Amend, John and Ardys Jones, Rafael Praslyn.
12. WINE DINNER FOR 6 FOLLOWED BY BAVARIAN BRANDY TASTING AND CIGARS
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.
We kindly request that this experience be redeemed by October 2015 on a mutually convenient weekend date. Please make arrangements at least 6 weeks in advance. Please inform the host of any food allergies or restrictions when scheduling the event.
Donor: Kerry and Michael Riel
13. DREAM VACATION IN PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, BAY POINT WYNDHAM RESORT
Discover a unique Florida vacation resort unlike any other. One of the premier locations on the Florida panhandle, Bay Point Wyndham is nestled within a 1,100-acre wildlife preserve on St. Andrews Bay in Panama City Beach. With a welcoming palm tree lined drive, and sun-soaked lobby, arrive ready to enjoy 2 championship golf courses, 2 pools, a full service salon and spa and stunning golf course views during your stay. Perfect for the whole family or a romantic escape as a couple, count on luxurious Bay Point Wyndham Golf Resort and Spa for an unforgettable experience.5-night stay for two in Bay View Room. Two rounds of golf on Nicklaus course. Two 50-minute Swedish massages. And to get you in the mood, a gift basket full of golf balls, markers, tees, beach bag, towel, drink holders etc.
Valid through December 2016. Reservations cannot be made more than 60 days in advance. Reservations accepted on a space-available basis only and are not valid over holidays and from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Must present original Gift Certificate upon arrival.
Donor: Rolf Tweeten, Alliance Hospitality
14. DELICIOUS OYSTER ADVENTURE
Picnic lunch at the “Hog Island Farm” for eight lucky people, shucking, slurping and savoring oysters! Start the day with J Sparkling Wine and Bloody Mary oyster shooters. Enjoy as much as you like of oysters raw, BBQ with Steve’s special sauce, clams in a special bread crumb mixture with garlic, basil and pine nuts. Accompanied by wonderful pasta salad and topped off with Ken’s homemade Romanian sausages.
The meal will be served with Freestone Bakery bread, plenty of fine Sonoma wines and finish with a very special homemade dessert.
Subject to agreeable dates of all concerned.
Good until October 2015
Donor: Chefs Doris and Ken Petro, Georgia and Steve Worthen
15. THE GOLDEN TICKET
Do you have the GOLDEN TICKET?
Don’t miss this golden opportunity! Win an instant wine cellar stocked with a collection of fabulous wines and a refrigerated wine cooler to store them!
The 48 bottle wine refrigerator makes it easy to store both red and white wines. One place for your reds and one for your whites, it all adds up to total convenience! Not to mention style, a black cabinet with stainless steel doors, and tempered glass.
Fully stocked with 48 bottles of the finest of Sonoma County's premium wines, including many of the Harvest Fair winners and/or highly rated by Wine Spectator, Robert Parker Jr. or others.
Donor: Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Sunrise
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