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Ultimate Weekend Getaway at DANA Estates
Private Sunset Cruise on the Bellissima
Bucket List Bordeaux Experience
Rock n' Roll Block Party
Wine Lovers Weekend in Napa for 6
Los Angeles Lakers Suite Experience
Ultimate Orange County Experience
Romantic Getaway to Club Ocho Cascadas
2017 Robb Report Car of the Year Judge Spot
David Wheeler Custom Cowboy Boot Experience
One-of-a-Kind Vintner's Premier Collection
Exclusive VIP Experience at BOND
Vineyard 29 Private Blending Experience
Virgin Galactic Experience
Unique ZD Wines Experience
ULTIMATE WEEKEND GETAWAY AT DANA ESTATES
Discover the best place on earth just "above the fog" as you
experience a two-night stay for 3 couples at the DANA Estates
Guest House on Howell Mountain. With its rolling hills and
unique microclimates, it offers spectacular views and a rich
tapestry of vineyards to explore. During one of the evenings,
enjoy an unforgettable dinner prepared by Sean O'Toole of
TORC. To commemorate your one-of-a-kind stay, you will take
home 3 Magnums of DANA Estates wines, detailed below:
- 2006 Dana Estates Helms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2008 Dana Estates Hershey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2009 Dana Estates Lotus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Must be redeemed between one year of purchase. Date shall be mutually agreeable.
DANA Estates is closed on weekends and major holidays. Expires 2/27/2017.
DONATED BY: DANA Estates
PRIVATE SUNSET CRUISE ON THE BELLISSIMA
Enjoy a three-hour tour for up to 20 guests aboard an 127foot Luxury Motor yacht "Bellissima" with wines hosted by
Darioush and appetizers from the Balboa Bay Resort. The
yacht is docked at the Balboa Bay Resort and will cruise
Newport Harbor. This yacht features a grand entrance to the
salon, a piano and marble bar. The deck level bar boasts
outside built-in tables and seating, perfect for catching coastal
sunsets. This yacht also features a private dining room, full
galley, master bedroom, twin bed cabin, VIP cabin, kids’
playroom and office. Once the tour has concluded, the hosting
couple (2 people) will enjoy an overnight stay at the
Balboa Bay Resort.
Yacht: Advance reservations required. Cruise in Newport Harbor to take place on a
mutually agreed upon date. Make reservations for the Balboa Bay Resort no more
than 30 days in advance and present the donation certificate upon check-in at Front
Desk. Certificate does not include $25 Hospitality Service Fee. Expires 2/27/2017.
DONATED BY: MP Biomedicals, Darioush and
DONATED BY: Xyz
Balboa Bay Resort
BUCKET LIST BORDEAUX EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a five-night stay for 2 in France at the picturesque and luxurious
Les Sources de Caudalie, part of Small Luxury Hotels
of the World. This contemporary chalet and spa is in the heart
of the vineyards and is located 15 minutes from beautiful
Bordeaux.
During your unforgettable stay in this renowned wine region,
you will enjoy a delicious tasting from Chateau Palmer. Discover
a new found love for wine as you are immersed in the rich history
of Chateau Palmer dating back to the early 1800's. This renowned
55 hectare vineyard produces fine Bordeaux under the direction of
Thomas Duroux, formerly winemaker at Tenuta Dell’Ornellaia. Once
your visit to Chateau Palmer is set, the staff there will help you make
arrangements to visit other Chateaus as well.
Expires 2/27/2017. Reservations at Les Sources de Caudalie subject to availability *
DONATED BY: Small Luxury Hotels and Chateau Palmer
ROCK N' ROLL BLOCK PARTY
Be the hit of your next big social event or party by having the
Habit Burger Catering Truck come to you! Get ready to invite
up to 150 of your friends, family members or business
associates who will enjoy a delicious array of Charburgers,
Chicken Sandwiches and Veggie Burgers served with French Fries
and a Beverage. Service time is 1 1/2 hours (90 mins).
Satisfaction, a tribute to the Rolling Stones will entertain your
guests for 2 hours while they enjoy the feast. This band brings
the sounds of the Stones like you have never experienced them
before. Get ready for a good time had by all!
The Habit Burger: Date by mutual agreement in Orange or Los Angeles
County. Expires 3/1/2017. Satisfaction: Advance notice required. Performance
to be scheduled based on availability of band. Valid in Orange
and Los Angeles County only. No refunds or exchanges.
DONATED BY: The Habit Burger, Satisfaction and
DONATED BY: Xyz
Mike Jagger
WINE LOVERS WEEKEND IN NAPA FOR 6
Enjoy a unique and unforgettable Napa weekend with access to
exclusive tours and tastings around the region. Visit the exclusive
Opus One for a private Twilight Tour and Tasting, which includes
a champagne and caviar reception, a private tour, a two-vintage
tasting of Opus One and more hors d'oeuvres expressly prepared
to complement the wines. Stay three days/two nights in the guest
home on the vineyards of Davis Estates in Calistoga. Stay will
include one complimentary paired tasting with food and winery
tour for up to 6 guests. Dine at Darioush's estate for a Cultural
History and Garden Lunch hosted by their resident Wine Historian
and featuring a seasonal menu paired with exclusive Darioush
wine.
Opus One: Three weeks notice requested; reservation pending availability. Expires
2/27/2017. Davis Estates: Must be 21 years or older. Reservation required 60 days
in advance and subject to availability. Expires 12/31/2016.
Darioush: Advance
reservations required. Expires 3/1/2017.
DONATED BY: Darioush, Davis Estates and Opus One
LOS ANGELES LAKERS SUITE EXPERIENCE
Be a part of history and watch Kobe's final season in style!
Sit in the luxrious Union Bank Lakers Suite (C - 14) for the
April 3, 2016 game against the Boston Celtics, with tip-off at
6:30pm. This package includes 18 tickets, food, and drinks for
all guests and one magnum bottle of fine wine. (Some alcohol
is included but quantities are limited. Food menu package
pre-selected for game; any food not from cart is responsibility
of winner.)
Following the energy filled evening, walk across the plaza and
enjoy a one-night stay (4/3) for two in an Executive King Room
at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live. Parking and tax are
included.
Expires 4/3/2016. *
DONATED BY: Union Bank and Andrew Roybal
DONATED BY: Xyz
ULTIMATE ORANGE COUNTY EXPERIENCE
Experience Newport Beach’s only Forbes Five-Star resort with an overnight stay at Pelican Hill in a luxurious three bedroom, 2,573 square foot
Villa, complete with private terrace, gourmet kitchen, around-the-clock
butler service and breakfast for two at Coliseum Pool & Grill. This private
enclave within the Resort can accommodate up to eight guests and is
the ideal getaway for a family getaway or couples retreat.
During your stay, take an excursion to South Orange County for a VIP
experience at Oakley's Interplanetary Headquarters, for up to three (3)
people. Trip includes breathtaking helicopter ride from Orange County
John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Oakley's Interplanetary Headquarters
and car service back to SNA, unique and private Tour of Oakley's
Interplanetary Headquarters, meet and greet, and assorted Oakley
men's and women's apparel package.
Pelican Hill: Expires 2/28/2017. Oakley: A mutually agreed upon date must
be selected. If Colin Baden is not available for the tour, an Oakley Factory
Pilot Tour Guide may take his place. Expires 6/30/2016.
DONATED BY: Pelican Hill Resort and Oakley
ROMANTIC GETAWAY TO CLUB OCHO CASCADAS
IN PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO
Prepare to be pampered as you enjoy a fabulous one week
stay in a beautiful two-bedroom villa at award winning Club
Ocho Cascadas in romantic Puerto Vallarta Mexico. The Villa
includes a private pool, in-villa masseuse, personalized chef
services and is ideal for four people. Reservations can be
made for any available week, Thursday to Thursday, during the
months of April through October. Ocho Cascadas is located
on the hillside overlooking Conchas Chinas Beach.
Package includes a $1,000 airfare gift certificate on United
Airlines.
Club Ocho Cascadas: Expires 11/1/2017. United Airlines: Expires 2/11/2021. *
DONATED BY: DONATED
David & Audra
Giddings Family
BY: Xyz
2017 ROBB REPORT CAR OF THE YEAR JUDGE SPOT
Join the editors during the fall of 2016 to help select the
2017 Car of the Year from a field of the top sports and luxury
automobiles. The “definitive authority on connoisseurship
for ultra-affluent consumers,” Robb Report is truly the global
luxury source. This exclusive event will be held at a beautiful
Napa location where you and a guest will enjoy two nights
accommodations with complimentary meals, including dinners
featuring wines from two of Napa’s top wineries.
As a judge, you will test drive, evaluate and share your
impressions of the best new luxury and sports cars with results
to be published in April, 2017. Package is for one driver/judge
with a guest staying in the same room. Driver will be able to test
drive up to 12 vehicles.
Fall 2016, event date TBD. *
DONATED BY: Robb Report
DAVID WHEELER CUSTOM COWBOY BOOT EXPERIENCE
Winner will receive one custom pair of handmade boots made by David
Wheeler of Wheeler Boots in Houston, TX. This opportunity allots the
only “front of the line” pass on Wheeler’s 2 ½ year waiting list ever offered
(even celebrities are waitlisted). Wheeler is no longer accepting
new orders or customers, aside from this exclusive opportunity. Includes
personal consultation and fitting with Wheeler in Houston where you
will select the leathers, stitching, heel and design of your one-of-a-kind
boots. Boot value is $5,000. Enjoy dinner at Tony’s, one of Esquire’s
10 Great Destination Restaurants, for up to eight guests hosted by
Tony Vallone and Executive Chef Kate McLean including wine pairings
from Margaret and TJ Farnsworth’s personal cellar. Enjoy a one-night
stay in luxury at the Houstonian Hotel & Spa, including breakfast.
Package includes a $1,000 United Airlines flight voucher for your trip to
Houston.
Wheeler Boots: Expires 2/27/2017. * Tony's Houston: Expires 8/31/2016. *
United Airlines: Expires 2/22/2021. *
DONATED BY: Wheeler Boots, Tony's Houston,
DONATED BY: Xyz
The Houstonian and Margaret & TJ Farnsworth
ONE-OF-A-KIND VINTNER'S PREMIER COLLECTION
A collection of more than 30 large format bottles from Napa's
Finest Vinters.
This is a unique opportunity to make a substantial addition to
your cellar with some of the world's finest wines. Tonight's
vintners and other fabulous Napa wineries have donated a
large format bottle of wine for inclusion in tonight's package.
This mega-lot features more than 30 rare, limited edition
bottles.
DONATED
BY: NapaBY:
Valley
DONATED
Xyz Wineries
EXCLUSIVE VIP EXPERIENCE AT BOND
A rare opportunity to experience an exclusive VIP tour for 8
guests, led by a principal of BOND, at our winery in the
western hills of Oakville. You and your guests will be
introduced to BOND: the vision, the history, and the five
'Grand Cru' Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
Thereafter you will embark upon a tour of the cellar
and a tasting of each of the BOND wines from a recent
vintage. You will also receive a BOND terroir portfolio
en magnum from the 2006 vintage of Melbury, Quella,
St. Eden, Vecina, and Pluribus in an original wood case.
To close out the terrific day, all four couples will enjoy a onenight stay at the Meadowood Napa Valley Resort and Spa.
BOND: Expires 2/28/2017. * Meadowood: Expires 2/28/2017. *
DONATED BY: BOND and Meadowood Napa Valley Resort
and Spa
VINEYARD 29 PRIVATE BLENDING EXPERIENCE
Three couples will join Chuck McMinn and Keith Emerson for a
private blending session – blocks, lots and varietals are all important
components to what makes up the wine in your glass. You will
have a deeper understanding of how Vineyard 29 creates the
blends of their elegant wines from this insider look. Enjoy a lunch
on Vineyard 29’s terrace overlooking the breathtaking Napa Valley,
hosted by Chuck and Anne McMinn. Taste a sampling of Vineyard
29’s current release wines while indulging in a seasonally inspired
picnic lunch. Each couple will receive a magnum of Vineyard 29’s
2013 29 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, with a rating of 100 points,
to commemorate their amazing time spent at Vineyard 29.
To enhance your Napa experience, the hosting couple will enjoy a
two-night stay at the beautiful Calistoga Ranch in a Bay Forest Spa
Lodge.
Vineyard 29: Date by mutual agreement. For 3 couples. Calistoga Ranch: Valid for one
couple Sunday to Thursday and blackout dates may apply. Expires 2/27/2017.
DONATED BY: Vineyard 29 and Calistoga Ranch Resort
DONATED BY: Xyz
Napa Valley
VIRGIN GALACTIC EXPERIENCE
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at Virgin Galactic’s commercial
spaceline operation at their facilities in Mojave, CA (100 miles north of
Los Angeles). This is where they build and test the new space vehicles. The
winner and a guest will join top members of Virgin Galactic’s team for an
exclusive tour behind the hangar doors. The winner will see the vehicles
and meet the engineers and pilots. Guests will see the construction
of SpaceShipTwo and her launcher aircraft, WhiteKnightTwo. The day
will feature a session in a flight simulator with their Chief Pilot and visit
to the astronaut training mockup for a chat with their Chief Astronaut
Instructor. The winner will also witness first-hand any vehicle tests or
flight exercises taking place that day. Length of tour (4 to 5 hours).
Winner and guest will be transported to the facility via helicopter.
The helicopter will pick you up at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
and take you to Mojave Airport for a round trip.
Virgin Galactic: Expires 12/31/2016. * Helicopter: Expires 2/27/2017. *
DONATED BY: Virgin Galactic and Mike Bilek
UNIQUE ZD WINES EXPERIENCE
This package includes a limited release bottle of ZD Wines' Abacus
in 3L format, one of only 20 produced. Abacus is their ultimate
Cabernet Sauvignon, combining the best qualities of an aged wine
with the best of a youthful wine. In addition to the rare bottle, enjoy
a private evening at the ZD Wines Carneros Estate Vineyard. The
estate serves as the source for both the ZD Wines Founder's Reserve
Pinot Noir and Reserve Chardonnay and the site of a private
home of the deLeuze Family originally built in the 1880's. Delight
in an expertly crafted, wine-paired and multi-course dinner from
one of their Napa Valley Chef Partners at the ZD Wines Carneros
Estate. Prior to dinner, the winner and their 9 guests will enjoy a
reception amongst the vines to sample library selections and other
rare wines from ZD. Your host for this experience will be members
of the deLeuze Family and ZD Wines Winemaking Team.
Mutually agreed date. Expires 2/27/2017.
DONATED BY: The
deLeuze
DONATED
BY:Family
Xyz of ZD Wines
*ADDITIONAL LOT EXCLUSIONS
Lot 3 Small Luxury Hotel voucher good at any location around the world - Reservations need to be made at least two weeks
prior to intended travel date; need to include a copy of the Small Luxury Hotel letter and also indicate your preferred hotel
and dates with the referral code. Please note that we will do our utmost to confirm your first choice but should your first
choice not be available, it may be necessary to select another hotel. Kindly note that if you cancel a confirmed reservation
you will forfeit the complimentary room nights. Your complimentary night voucher code can only be used with new bookings and therefore cannot be used in conjunction with an existing booking at a Small Luxury Hotel. This offer relates to
accommodation only. It is subject to availability. Expires 2/27/2017.
Lot 6 JW Marriott: Please note that a change in the length or dates of your reservation may result in a rate change. You may
cancel your reservation for no charge until Saturday, April 2, 2016 (1 day before arrival). Stay is nontranferable if you must
cancel after this deadline. If you have made a prepayment, we will retain all or part of your prepayment. If not, we will charge
your credit card. Changes in taxes or fees implemented after booking will affect the total room price. Expires 4/3/2016.
Lot 6 Lakers Suite: Any food or alcohol not included on the cart will be the winner's responsibility. Limited menu for food. Alcohol
that is provided: 3 to 4 six packs of domestic beer, 2 bottles each off white and red wine and waters are included. Any
additional alcohol is the responsibility of the winner.
Lot 8 Club Ocho Cascadas: Reservations must be made in advance. Reservations are final and non-changeable, so please
plan carefully. The original letter must be returned when you claim your week. Expires 11/1/2017.
Lot 8, 10, 11 United Airlines: Voucher offers credit. Winner must book travel directly with United Airlines. Redeemable only
on united.com. Not valid for reservations ticketed via United airport ticket office or city ticket office. A minimum of 25.00
USD and a maximum of 10,000.00 USD. Only forms of payment with billing addresses in the United States and its territories
are eligible. Certificates purchased Aug. 20, 2010 or later are valid for five years from the date the certificate is purchased.
Certificates purchased prior to Aug. 20, 2010 are valid for one year from the date certificate was originally issued. If the full
amount of the certificate is not used for a transaction, you can use the balance towards the purchase of another ticket within
the original validity period. The certificate will be null and void if its remaining value is less than 1.00 USD. Only valid for air
travel purchases, including ticket, taxes and surcharges. Non-refundable. Fully transferable until redeemed. Not valid in conjunction with any other programs (example MilagePlus award redemption). Valid with any fare types (e.g. United Specials, or
eCertificate redemptions). Cannot be used in conjunction with an Electronic Travel Certificate. Mileage accrual is allowed in
conjunction with applicable fare rules for the ticket being purchased. Ticket purchased is eligible for any MileagePlus united.
com booking bonus applicable to the ticket at the time of purchase. Only one Gift Certificate may be used per transaction for
the purchase of airline tickets. The Gift Certificate will be applied to the total price of the airline tickets in any one transaction.
Valid for use on flights operated by United Airlines and United Express only. Expires 2/11/21.
Lot 9 Package is non-transferrable; Transportation is not included. Participants must have a valid driver’s license and be at
least 25 years of age. The guest of the driver will not be part of the drive program but is welcome for all meals and guest
programming. Event date TBD, but last year's event took place 10/8/15 to 11/9/15.
Lot 10 Wheeler Boots: Fitting appointment require advance notice and are subject to availability. No refunds or exchanges.
Expires 2/27/2017. Tony's Houston: Reservations are honored Monday through Thursday. Tax and gratuity are not included.
Not redeemable for cash or gift cards. The original letter must be presented at time of use to be valid and the date must be
valid or the certificate will not be honored. Expires: 8/31/2016.
Lot 13 BOND: Winery visit is for eight adult guests to be redeemed within one year of the auction date and is non-transferrable. Date of visit shall be mutually agreed upon in advance Monday thru Friday only. Expires 2/28/2017.
Lot 13 Meadowood: Type of room subject to availability. Certificate never expires. Rooms available Sunday to Thursday. Not
valid in August, September, or October. Expires 2/28/2017.
Lot 15 Virgin Galactic: The goal is for the VIP tour to occur any day in 2016 that is convenient for the bidder and falls generally within working hours of Virgin Galactic, LLC and The Spaceship Company. The winner plus one guest will be admitted at
the absolute discretion of Virgin Galactic and at a time to be mutually agreed. Virgin Galactic reserves the right to tailor the
tour according to real-time operations on the tour day. Virgin Galactic also reserves the sole right to determine the detail
of the prize experience taking into consideration operational, regulatory, safety and other factors. It is anticipated that the
winner and their guest are acting as private individuals and are not representing a business or commercial entity. Travel,
accommodation, and expenses are the responsibility of the winner.
Lot 15 Helicopter: Helicopter is for 2 passengers – liability waivers must be signed. Subject to availability of pilot/owner Mike
Bilek, and subject to weather conditions. A substitute flight may occur due to weather and pilot availability to a mutually
agreeable date and destination.
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