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2024 Event

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Live Auction

Be prepared for our fabulous live auction, hosted on Charmaine’s Garden Terrace by auctioneer Subyn Novelle! Raise your paddle and bid on these extraordinary auction lots.

SUMPTUOUS SUSHI OMAKASE FEAST FOR 10

Private dining experience for a party of 10 at Iki Omakase in Downtown Palo Alto

Enjoy an intimate omakase style, chef-curated dining experience with Chef Li. Omakase literally translates to, “I leave it up to you [chef]”. Experience a front row seat to Chef Li’s culinary creations using the finest globally and locally sourced ingredients, inviting guests to savor the true essence and celebrate sushi as an art form. This private dining experience seats a party of up to 10 guests, omakase prix fare menu service in front of Chef Li (can accommodate food allergies/preferences) and 2 bottles of sake.

DATE: Select a date between Wednesday – Sunday with a 5pm or 8pm dinner service starting October 2024 with a one month advance booking required
DONATED BY: Baker Tilly US, LLP

SUNSET WINE DINNER IN THE WOODS

Private Dinner for 10 At Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards in Picturesque St. Helena

You along with four other couples will join Peter Thompson, owner of Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards, for a spectacular sunset dinner on his 750-square foot redwood deck atop Diamond Mountain, overlooking the Napa Valley. Peter will act as your chef and wine sommelier for the evening, featuring an outdoor country-style vineyard dinner with grilled specialties and a 7-year vertical tasting of the award-winning Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon.

DATE: Valid May 15 through Oct 15, and must be used by Oct 15, 2024. Date subject to agreement with Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards
DONATED BY: Peter Thompson

OVER-THE-TOP SINGLE MALT TASTING WITH CHARMAINE & DAN WARMENHOVEN

Extraordinary Private Collection Scotch Tasting for 8

This exquisite evening will begin with your party of eight being picked up by limousine for the drive to Charmaine and Dan Warmenhoven’s Monte Sereno home, where you will sample over 350 different single malt Scotch whiskys. While the focus will be mostly on Highland and Speyside single malts, you will also sample a wide variety of Islay, Lowlands, and Campbeltown whiskys. The whisky tasting will include several “Scotch Whisky of the Year” winners and many verticals—including more than twenty different Macallans and ten different Ardbegs. After savoring excellent drink, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and sparkling conversation, the limousine will whisk you all home.

DATE: To be mutually decided upon
DONATED BY: Charmaine and Dan Warmenhoven

MAGNIFICENT MONTANA!

Five Nights in a Spectacular 9,000 sq. ft Home Overlooking Whitefish Lake in Montana

Golf, ski, fish, explore Glacier National Park—you and up to 10 friends will enjoy 5 nights in the luxurious comforts of this spacious home with beautiful views of Whitefish Lake, complete with a gourmet kitchen, an in-home theater and game room with pool table, shuffleboard and card-playing room, multiple bars, fluffy bathrobes, and dreamily soft slippers. The Gomos’ home is set within the panoramic backdrop of Whitefish’s pristine lake and scenic mountains and close to the quaint shops and eateries of downtown. This gorgeous mountain retreat has 6 bedrooms (3 King beds, 2 Queen beds, and 1 Double) and sleeps 8-11 adults very comfortably. Tucked away at the edge of Glacier National Park in the Northern Rocky Mountains of Montana, every season brings opportunities to experience the millions of acres of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers that encircle the small, charming town of Whitefish in every direction. Located on Whitefish Lake and just 7 miles to the Whitefish Mountain Resort ski area, Whitefish is a breathtaking destination all year long. This home includes two Subaru cars to utilize during your stay and delivered to the Kalispell Airport for your use upon arrival.

DATE: Reservation dates by mutual agreement. Blackout dates: December 24, 2024–January 4, 2025; June 21–29, 2025; July 19–27, 2025; September 7–28, 2025; December 27, 2025–January 3, 2026
DONATED BY: Chris and Steve Gomo

RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY WINE WEEKEND AT KANZLER WINERY

Three Night stay on Property in the Kanzler Residence for 8, Tasting with Alex and Breauna Kanzler, and a Private Dinner with Chef Alycia Librie

This beautiful 4-bedroom, 5.5-bath Vineyard Residence is on the 20-acre Kanzler Estate, encircled by a world-class working vineyard. Relax in this spacious two-story home with spectacular views and resort-like amenities. It is the perfect wine country getaway for a group of 6 to 8 and a wonderful base from which to explore all the Russian River Valley region has to offer. Guests may also walk the vine rows, learn about ultra-premium grape growing, and taste limited-production wines at the brand-new Kanzler Estate Tasting Room adjacent to the Vineyard Residence. Visitors will enjoy a private gated home just 1.5 miles from charming downtown Sebastopol in Sonoma County’s renowned Russian River Valley.
Winemaker and Owner Alex Kanzler produces just 2,000 cases of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the western hills of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. The 14-acre Kanzler Vineyard was one of the first established in the Sebastopol Hills neighborhood, planted in 1996 by the winemaker’s parents. Here, deeply stirring flavors and textures come from an interplay of Goldridge soil, Pacific Ocean fog, warm light, and coastal wind. The Kanzler Estate Vineyard is farmed using organic practices and its sought-after grapes have been featured in vineyard designate wines by other top producers.

This package includes a 3-night stay for up to 8 people at the Vineyard Residence, private tasting with Breauna Kanzler at the Kanzler Estate Tasting Room, and dinner prepared for your group by a private chef.

DATE: To be mutually agreed upon
DONATED BY: Kanzler Winery

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE LAS VEGAS SPHERE…

Eagles Concert Tickets for Two at the Sphere, Las Vegas with Two Night Stay at the Venetian Resort

Two lucky people will experience the magic and artistry of the iconic classic rock band the Eagles at the technologically revolutionary venue, The Sphere, Las Vegas. This orb shaped concert setting is equipped with a giant LED screen that wraps over and behind the audience, delivering a totally immersive visual environment and the world’s most advanced concert grade audio experience. A two-night, luxury king-suite stay at The Venetian Resort gives you direct, easy walking access to The Sphere. Roundtrip airfare included with your choice of two roundtrip tickets Oakland to Las Vegas on JSX, or two roundtrip tickets from San Jose to Las Vegas.

DATE: January 17–19, 2025; Eagles concert tickets for Saturday, January 18, 2025

WOMEN WITH KNIVES AND CORKSCREWS

Women Chef and Winemaker Dinner for 30 in Montalvo’s Spanish Courtyard

Join us in Montalvo’s Spanish Courtyard for an epicurean night celebrating women chefs and winemakers on October 18, 2024. This private, four-course dinner for 30 guests features Greens San Franscisco’s Executive Chef, Katie Reicher, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Chef Katie continues the restaurant’s legacy of “celebrating vegetables,” while moving the art of vegetarian cuisine to the next level with new and exciting globally-inspired dishes. Chef Katie’s anticipated new cookbook will be arriving in Spring of 2025 and each couple will receive a signed copy when available. Joining Katie will be two more notable Bay Area chefs. Winemaker Kristi Bowers from Kings Mountain Vineyards, Ellie Patterson from Domaine Eden and Angela Carvalho from Ballentine Vineyards. Select wine pairings and engagement with chefs and winemakers will make this a night to remember. More details announced during the live auction.

DATE: October 18, 2024

Silent Auction

Our extensive silent auction features dozens of wines, restaurant gift cards, experiences, and artworks available for bidding on during the event at a variety of price points. Get ready to make your move and out-bid fellow guests to secure your favorite items! Items subject to change.

Wine Lots/Experiences

AXR Napa Valley – AXR1 2021 3 pack (100 point wine) – signed by winemaker/partner, Jean Hoefliger. Tour and tasting for 4 people at our historic estate
Kathryn Kennedy – South Slope Collection, six bottle boxed set
Round Pond Estate – Magnum of Round Pond Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and a complementary Artisian tasting for four at the winery
Vineyard 29 – 2021 CRU Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5L
Shimizu Sake Company – (1) 750 ml Bottle, Ginjo Namazake (Draft Sake), (1) 750 ml Bottle, Nigori Sake (Unfiltered Sake), (1) 750 ml Bottle, Ginjo Sake (Ultra-premium Sake)
Saison Winery – A wine tasing for two at our tasting room in Los Gatos along with 4 bottles of Saison wine
Rombauer Vineyards – One bottle each 2022 Proprietor’s Selection Chardonnay, 2021 El Dorado Zinfandel, and 2018 Proprietor’s Selection Cabernet with corkscrew and wine charms
Three Sticks Winery – Complimentary Taste of Three Sticks seated tasting experience for 4 guests at the Adobe in downtown Sonoma and a magnum of Price Family Estates Pinot Noir
House Family Vineyards – Vintners tasting for 6 guests plus a Library Magnum of Cabernet
Kokomo Winery – 2019 Kokomo Pinot Noir, Peters Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve, Sonoma Coast, 1.5 liter. Reserve Wine Tasting experience for 6 people at Kokomo Winery
J. Lohr – 6 bottles of J. Lohr Vineyard Series Wines. J. Lohr Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay, J. Lohr Fog’s Reach Pinot Noir, J. Lohr October Night Chardonnay, J. Lohr Stairway Vineyard Rosé 6 bottle in wooden crate plus 2 Tasting Vouchers (total of 4 people tasting)
Thomas Fogarty – TBD
Lexington Wine – TBD
Ridge Vineyards – 2 Bottles of Geyserville Magnums 2 Bottles of Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Magnums
Perrucci Family – Wine tasting for eight people with handmade pizza lunch from our wood fired forno and bocce tournament played on our oyster shell court. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Cooper Garrod – Stroll and Sip for Six: Treat yourself and your closest friends to an exclusive appointment at Saratoga’s own Cooper-Garrod Vineyards. Go from grape to glass in about an hour with your friendly and knowledgeable guide. The tour is followed by a Tasting Flight of your choice. 3 pack of wine- 2018 Estate Pinot Noir 2020 Reserve
DuMOL Winery – Tasting Certificate for up to 6 guests at our winery in Windsor, plus a magnum of DuMOL
Kanzler Vineyards – 2015 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Library Magnum, 2022 Russian River Valley Magnum. Tasting for 4 at the Kanzler Estate Tasting Room
Treasury Estates – Beringer Vertical Pack- Beringer Napa Valley Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 6/750ml Vertical 16/17/18
Treasury Estates – DAOU Vineyards Tasting and Culinary Experience for 4 guests $300 (exp. 09/2025)
Kings Mountain Vineyards – 1 bottle 2016 Clone 13 and 2016 Bacchus and invitation to exclusive member only vintage release party at the vineyard on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Merry Edwards – One (1) magnum of Merry Edwards Pinot Noir and a Reserve Tasting Experience for six (6) guests
Roederer Estate – One (1) L’Ermitage Late-Disgorged 2006 Sparkling Wine, one (1) L’Ermitage Brut 2017 Sparkling Wine and one (1) Clark Road Single Vineyard 2020 Sparkling Wine
Clos La Chance – our and Tasting for 10 people
Gali Vineyards – 23 Rose of Pinot, 22 Chardonnay, 22 Pinot Noir all made by our winemaker Eric Baugher
Mount Eden Vineyards – Trio of 2020 Estate Chardonnay, 2020 Estate Pinot Noir and 2019 Estate Cabernet

Experiences & Goods

Signia San Jose by Hilton Hotel – Overnight stay, for two, and breakfast for two in Fountain Restaurant.
Santana Row – Santana Row will treat a group of eight (8) to an afternoon of fashion and fun! Round-trip transportation from a universal location, shopping events in three (3) pre-selected shops & boutiques at Santana Row with incentives and wine or champagne. Lunch for 8 at a Santana Row restaurant.
Tetra Hotel – Two Night Weekend stay including breakfast for two, parking and $150 dining credit for dining on the property.
375 Park – 3 bottles of Tromba Tequila
Montalvo Service Group Gourmet Dinner – 10 guests will enjoy a special evening of E La Note Italiana in the Villa on October 24, 2024. Always a bidding frenzy around this wonderful night at Montalvo.
House Family Foundation – Pizza and Wine for up to 20 guests – private vineyard pointe terrace, pizza and wine with your specific selections
LAP Artist Residency Dinner – 6 guests enjoy dinner and receive an artist print. Mutually agreed upon date
Boisset Collection – Guided wine maker for a day blending experience using premium Raymond Vineyards Juice. Allows attendees to create their own unique blend, a unique/ family label, and the ability to order the wine vintage after vintage.
Plumed Horse – Chef’s Tasting Menu and Wine Pairings for 2 guests
Stacey and Rich Conlon – Sail around the Bay in the Conlons’ beautiful sailboat followed by lunch
Sally Shi and Hansong Zhang – Asian Art Museum, curator led tour and lunch for 6
Nobu Palo Alto – 1 night weekend stay with breakfast for two, and valet parking
She She Boutique Los Gatos and Party Helpers – Private shopping night for 20 people with wine, champagne and light bites provided by the Party Helpers
Campisi and Company – Gift Bag Goodies
Automobuild Los Gatos – Gift Bag Goodies
The Village Spa – Basket with gift card
Centerpiece – Gift card
TimeOut Clothing – Gift card

Art, Jewelry, and More!

Artwork by artist Laura Engdahl
Short Gold Necklace with Gemstones
Rose and Burgundy Quartz Necklace with 14kt gold
Colored Quartz Crystal Earrings, Yellow Gold Drop Style
Hanson Pro Music – Washburn Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Stand, Case, Chord book, accessories + 2 tickets to International String Masters & 2 tickets to International Guitar Night at Montalvo
Cartier La Panthere gift box with assortment of designer perfumes, lotions, travel and full size
Joan Borinstein Gorgeous Cashmere scarf – Juliet (Brazil)
Joan Borinstein Gorgeous Cashmere scarf – Orange Tulips (Norway) Sourced Italy and Basil Plus Olive – Authentic Italian Leather handbag with olive oil items.

Restaurant Gift Cards

Greens Resturant
Hero Ranch Kitchen
Tasting House
Chez TJ
ROOH
Fitoor
Broma
Sekoya
Meyhouse
Polenteria
Puesto