An Afternoon at McEvoy Ranch
Donated by Nion McEvoy
- An afternoon for a group of 12 on a private-guided walking tour over 80 acres of lush olive groves, vineyards, flower and vegetable gardens, and fruit orchards in the tranquil rolling hills of West Marin County
- Experience the art and architecture of McEvoy Ranch while learning about the pioneering founders of the family-owned ranch and their commitment to sustainable agriculture and winemaking
- Includes tasting of wine and olive oil produced from the ranch, paired with locally-sourced small plates prepared by the McEvoy Events Team and Chef Mark Rohrmeier.
Auction Package Value: $3,000
Auction Package Information:
Subject to availability. Advance booking is required.
Booking times available Wednesdays- Saturdays 11-4pm.
Valid until October 2018.
Sun Valley for All Seasons
Donated by Bart and Ditty Deamer
- Available for both winter and summer escape
- One week stay in spacious apartment adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge
- 3 ensuite bedrooms that sleep up to 6 guests
- Majestic views and daily maid service
- Access to all amenities and activities of the Lodge: outdoor pool, skating rink, spa
- Easy access to ski runs/bike paths/golf course
Auction Package Value: $4,400
Auction Package Notes
Subject to availability. Advance booking by December 31, 2017 required.
Not available December 25, 2017 - January 5, 2018.
Must be redeemed by December 17, 2018.
ODC - Walk On Roles
Donated by ODC
- Unique and exciting opportunity for you or a child to become a professional dancer in an on-stage ODC performance
- Available for the beloved holiday production of The Velveteen Rabbit or the electric piece What we carry, What we keep performed on the Yerba Buena stage during the Dance Downtown Season
- Sample the life of a professional dancer, participate in a rehearsal, experience a costume fitting, and work with ODC founder and artistic director Brenda Way, co-artistic director KT Nelson, and associate choreographer Kimi Okada
Auction Package Value: $2,000
Auction Package Notes
Subject to availability. Advanced booking required.
The Velveteen Rabbit
Season: November 25 – December 10, 2018.
Opening and Closing performances are excluded.
Age minimum: 5
Dance Downtown
Season: March 15 – 18, 2018.
Available dates: March 15, 17, and 18.
Age minimum: 12
Palm Springs Retreat During Modernism Week
Donated by Fred Bateman
- 5 night stay in a 4 bedroom/ 2 bath Mid-century gem built in 1968
- Classic Architecture with Modern amenities
- Comfortably sleeps 6-8 persons/ 3 bedrooms and a loft
- Pool, private yard, panoramic mountain view
- Desirable Indian Canyons neighborhood
- Great proximity to downtown Palm Springs, restaurants, bars, shops and home touring
Modernism Week is the yearly signature event of the city of Palm Springs, created to encourage and promote appreciation of midcentury architecture and design, and offers many exciting events and activities associated with the week. The house is adjacent to Twin Palms and Deep Well neighborhoods, most popular for touring and viewing other homes.
Auction Package Value: $3,000
Auction Package Notes
Special events go online October 25, 2017
More detailed info: www.modernismweek.com
Available February 15-20, 2018, beginning weekend of Modernism Week
Paris: City of Light
Donated by Timothy Streb, Deborah Choate, and Le Bristol
- One week stay in a gracious flat on a quiet street in Saint-Gemain-des Prés, in close proximity to many famous cafes and restaurants
- Fully-furnished 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, sleeps up to 4 guests
- Heart of the 6th arrondissement of Paris, and close to cafes, boutiques, historic sights, museums
- Fully equipped French kitchen, panoramic views of Eglise Saint-Germain-des-Pres and its medieval abbey
- Dinner for 2 at Epicure, three-star Michelin restaurant located in Le Bristol Hotel (not including wine)
- Wine tasting course (in English) and tasting for 2 at the hip and fun La Derniere Goutte, the best small wine shop in Paris, which is located on the ground floor of the apartment building
Auction Package Value: $4,340
Auction Package Notes
Flat: Subject to availability. Advance reservation is required.
The flat is a fully-furnished three-story walk-up.
Available for stay: November, December 1 – 17, January, February, March, and April.
Must be redeemed by December 18, 2018.
Epicure: Subject to availability. Advance reservation is required.
Must be redeemed by September 30, 2018.
Wine tasting: Subject to availability. Advance reservation is required.
Must be redeemed by December 18, 2018.
Napa Valley Tuscan Retreat
Donated by Jeff and Janie Green
- One week stay in a lovely Tuscan villa located on Howell Mountain
- 6 bedrooms/ 5 1/2 baths, Sleeps 12 persons
- Heart of the Napa Valley, minutes from charming town of St. Helena
- Unique blend of a totally private luxury environment coupled with country living
- Spacious grounds, outdoor pool and pool house, spa, bocce ball court, uninterrupted views
- Package includes an Italian dinner prepared one evening for your group by the owners, featuring wine pairings from their private cellar
Auction Package Value: $10,000
Auction Package Notes
Subject to availability. Advance booking required.
Spring/Summer/Fall 2018 - Not available Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day weekends.
Must be redeemed by October 31, 2018
ODC Command Performance
Donated by ODC and Market Hall Catering
- Rare opportunity to experience ODC close-up in a private world-premiere performance of a piece created specifically for the Command Performance by Brenda Way
- Audience of up to 150 guests in the ODC Theater
- Mingle with your guests and ODC choreographers over wine and delicious appetizers catered by Market Hall of Rockridge during a pre-or-post show reception
- Plan your own opening curtain speech and work with the Marketing Department to customize your program for the evening
Auction Package Value: $12,000
Auction Package Notes
Subject to availability. Advance Booking by February 28th, 2018 required.
Available Monday through Friday in May, June, or July 2018
Must be redeemed by July 31, 2018
The Magic of Capri
Donated by Alison and Will Parente
- Eight days and 7 nights in stay in the spectacular hilltop beauty of Villa Monte San Michele
- 6 spacious Bedrooms, sleeps up to 10 guests
- Tiered Italian gardens, terraces, lemon groves, clifftop swimming pool
- Magnificent views of the island, Tyrrhenian Sea, and Bay of Naples
- 7-minute walk to main piazza in Capri town, restaurants, bars, shops, and markets
- Breakfast is included and separate arrangements can be made for a private cook
- Housekeeper and gardener on property
Auction Package Value: $14,500
Auction Package Notes
Advance booking is required.
Available for stay: Saturday, April 28 – Sunday, May 6, 2018
Must be redeemed by May 6, 2018.