Sunday, September 13, 2026

Join us for this unique opportunity to sample some of the finest cuisine and wine that Northern California has to offer in the elegant setting of Montalvo’s historic Villa and beautiful grounds.

About the Event

Sample gourmet bites from dozens of top-rated restaurants, including Michelin-starred spots and past favorites such as Selby’s, Le Papillon, ASA, Hurrica, Augustine, Kokkari, Chez Philippe, Macarena, Greens, and Plumed Horse, and enjoy tastings from outstanding wineries such as Andrew Geoffrey, Testarossa, Rombauer, AXR, Kanzler, and Merry Edwards. Mingle with fellow food lovers, bid on live and silent auction items, and savor a Sunday evening at Montalvo’s historic Villa and stunning grounds.

We are deeply grateful for the incredible support of our participating restaurants, sponsors, donors, and guests, whose generosity and shared love of food, wine, and community make this event possible. Together, you help Montalvo Arts Center continue to enrich the lives of all people through the arts, right here in the heart of our community.

Mark Jon Bluth

David & Lori Hsieh

Citizens Bank/Jack and Jill Conner

Laura and Max Duganne

KPMG/Vijay Subramanyam and Aparna Vijay

Alejandro Aguilar and Elizabeth Wells

Barry and Jo Ariko

Lynn and Joe Pinto

Fang Pei

Dede and Roger Smullen

Marcia and Russ Hansen

Baker Tilly US, LLP

Swenson Foundation

Debbie and Ward Harriman

Cathie and Jeff Thermond

Cilker Henderson

Quito Oaks by Pinn Bros.

The Gorman Group

Beacon Pointe Advisors

Stuardo and Laurette Robles/KLA Foundation

Jean Elliott and Bob Williams

Gilbert Vendryes and Alexandra Conway

Todd and Jenny Teresi

Armando Castellano and Andrea de Wit

Uma and Vasu Ayyer

Clayton Peters and Crysta Krames

Michelle and Mike Barsanti

Marimo Berk

Additional Support Provided by

Sally Lucas, Charmaine and Dan Warmenhoven, Gretchen and Matt DiNapoli, J. Lohr, our VIP Wine Sponsor, and George Montanari, our Wine Glass Sponsor.


Silent Auction Items

Discover an exceptional collection of silent auction offerings, from original artwork and curated experiences to coveted gift certificates from celebrated wineries and restaurants. Whether you’re seeking a distinctive piece for your collection, an unforgettable tasting, or a memorable outing, these thoughtfully selected items are not to be missed.

Live Auction Items

 

Private Dining Experience with Chef Jiabo Li 

Choose your Date   

Donated by: Baker Tilly US, LLP 

Omakase translates to “I leave it to you.” Here, it is a reflection of the chef’s relentless pursuit of perfection, nurtured through extensive study and mentorship, leading to a refined craft that embraces creativity, elevates service, expands flavor profiles, and embodies culinary distinctiveness as he shapes an epicurean journey just for you. 

Enjoy an intimate omakase-style, chef-curated dining experience for up to 10 guests at Iki Omakase in downtown Palo Alto. You’ll have a front-row seat to Chef Li’s culinary creations, which use the finest globally and locally sourced ingredients, inviting you to savor and celebrate the true essence of sushi as an art form. House tea and house sake included. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. 

Date: Select a date before March 15, 2027, at either 5pm or 8pm. Reservations must be made at least one month in advance.  


3 Nights on the Kanzler Estate for 8 with a Hosted Wine Tasting, Plus a Chef-Prepared Private Dinner 

Date: Choose your Date (Mid-Week Stay required)   

Donated by: Kanzler Vineyards   

Note: Redeem before 9/13/2028—midweek stay required. 


An Elegant Summery Evening For 30 Guests 

Date: June 13, 2027   

Donated by: Libby and Paul Conrado, Charmaine and Dan Warmenhoven, Mosaic Global Transportation   


VIP Eagles Concert Experience at Sphere with Two-Night Stay at Palazzo Las Vegas for Two 

Date: January 22-24, 2027  

Experience the Eagles as you’ve never seen—or heard—them before!  

On Saturday night, you and a guest will enjoy premium reserved seats in Section 307, with priority access to Sphere, the revolutionary venue where immersive, wraparound visuals meet state-of-the-art concert audio. Before the show, visit a recreation of the historic West Hollywood club The Troubadour inside Third Encore at The Venetian Las Vegas, and take home exclusive commemorative keepsakes, including a collectible Eagles laminate and lanyard. 

Your two-night getaway includes a Luxury King Suite with a Sphere View at The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort—the only resort directly connected to Sphere—putting you just a short walk from the evening’s main event. You’ll also receive luxury motor coach transportation to and from the airport and a $500 airline credit to help get you there. 

All that’s left to do is pack your bags for an extraordinary weekend of luxury, music, and Vegas spectacle. 

Note: Concert is on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027


3 Nights and 2 Rounds of Golf for Two 

Donated by: Sally Lucas, Maddi Lucas Oman 

Tee it up where the game meets the sea. This package includes a three-night stay with a partial-ocean view at the Lodge at Pebble Beach, plus a round of golf for two at the iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links and a round for two at Spyglass Hill—two of the most celebrated courses in the world, set against the dramatic Pacific coastline. To toast your getaway, you’ll also receive a magnum of Roederer Champagne. Whether you’re chasing your best round or just soaking in the views, this is bucket-list golf at its finest. 

Note:  Use before 9/30/2027; after this date, you may be subject to payment of any subsequent rate increases. 


Twelve Seats. Six Pours. One Legendary Table. 

Date: January 23, 2027  

Donated by: Sazerac Prestige Portfolio and Le Papillon  

Your chance to discover the most highly allocated bottles of The Last Drop—valued up to $10,500 each—gathered in one place, for one night only at Montalvo

An evening of rarity and refinement awaits. You and 11 guests will join Drew Mayville, Master Distiller for Buffalo Trace, in tasting six of the world’s rarest spirits—with values ranging up to $10,500—inside Montalvo’s historic Villa.  

Your evening begins with a welcome cocktail in the Library, followed by a guided tasting journey through these extraordinary pours, brought to life by Drew’s insight and storytelling. The night finishes with a delicious dinner crafted by Le Papillon. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will never be repeated. 

The Last Drop Distillers are single-minded about their mission: to seek out and collect remarkable spirits from around the globe, unfettered by house style or spirits category. There might only be enough liquid for a handful of bottles, but this is a quest for quality over quantity. Guided by expert ‘noses’, a life-long love of the finest spirits and a little help from numerous friends across the worlds of Wine & Spirits, The Last Drop draws a very strict line between the great and the merely good


At the Home of Marcia and Russ Hansen 

Date: Saturday, Jan 16, 2027  

Donated by: Marcia & Russ Hansen; Peter Thompson of Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards; Geoff Thompson & Tina Marino

Enjoy an extraordinary culinary experience at the beautiful home of Marcia and Russ Hansen, featuring a food-and-wine-paired dinner by contemporary guest chefs Geoff Thompson and Tina Marino (from Michelin-starred Blackbird Restaurant in Chicago, current co-owners of curated private dining business From Us) and highlighting the stunning cabernet sauvignon wines of Andrew GeoffreyVineyards (Diamond Mountain, Napa Valley). 


For 24 Couples 

Date: Sunday, August 15, 2027 

Donated by: Libby and Paul Conrado; Colleen Conrado Ferguson  

Raise a glass to an unforgettable evening at the breathtaking Montalvo Arts Center! This exclusive experience invites you and your guests behind the scenes for a private wine bottling party and elegant dinner at one of Silicon Valley’s most treasured cultural landmarks. Co-hosted by winery proprietors and Montalvo patrons Colleen Conrado Ferguson and her winemaker father Paul Conrado, this hands-on celebration offers a rare opportunity to bottle your own wine with your own custom label. The Conrado Cellars cabernet sauvignon you will be bottling is a follow-up vintage to the previous vintages’ double gold medal wine. After the bottling experience, gather for a special dinner provided by Macarena of Palo Alto on the beautiful veranda overlooking this historic estate, where exceptional wine, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality come together for a truly memorable evening. 

As a lasting reminder of this extraordinary experience, each guest will take home six bottles of the wine they helped bottle and label themselves. Whether you are a wine enthusiast, a supporter of the arts, or simply someone who appreciates remarkable experiences, this is a chance to create lasting memories in a setting second to none. 


Restaurants

An extraordinary gathering of Bay Area restaurants—including acclaimed Michelin-starred culinary leaders—will come together for The Art of Food and Wine at Montalvo, creating a luminous day of vibrant flavors, joyful connection, and the unforgettable magic of gathering in a beautiful place.

ADRESTIA

ASA Los Gatos

AUGUSTINE

CAMPER

Chez Philippe

EOS & NYX

Hurrica

LA PHIN VIDA

le papillon

Macarena

Roja

STRATA

THE Village Bakery

THE Village Pub

Smashing DISHES

VICINITY

EMOZIONI

Cakes with Bri

JUST CREAMERY

HOOK + LINE

PLUMED HOURSE


Wineries

From the Santa Cruz Mountains all the way to Napa, exceptional wineries will pour some of California’s finest wines at The Art of Food and Wine at Montalvo, inviting guests to savor a tasting experience rich with elegance, discovery, and the pleasure of coming together at this amazing event.

AUGUST WEST

THREE STICKS

BALLENTINE VINEYARDS

CHEV.

CIRQ.

Domaine Eden

GRGICH HILLS ESTATE

HOUSE FAMILY VINEYARDS

J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINES

KANZLER VINEYARDS

KOKOMO WINERY

MARTINELLI’S HARD CIDER

MERRY EDWARDS

Mount Eden Vineyards

ORIN SWIFT

PERRUCCI FAMILY VINEYARD

ROEDERER ESTATE

ROMBAUER VINEYARDS

SCHWEIGER VINEYARDS

SOUL PATCH KOMBUCHA

TESTAROSSA WINERY

Juice CO • LG

OVERSHINE

Heikell Family Wines

GARROD FARMS