Here's a sneak peak at our amazing list of items to be auction at our 2012 Dinner Auction. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions about specific items or if you'd like to make a remote bid in the case that you cannot attend the auction.
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Spend this Presidents Weekend cross country skiing in the beautiful Methow Valley hamlet of Mazama, WA! Ski out your back door onto 120 miles of continuous, groomed trails. This 1500 sqft vacation home sits on 50 acres of open space with meadow and mountain views. Comfortably sleeps 6 in two bedrooms plus loft (2 sets of bunk beds, 2 full beds), 1 bath, fully equipped kitchen, laundry and internet. Mazama General Store, ski rentals and Mazama Country Inn restaurant all within walking distance. Snowshoeing from cabin, downhill skiing 40 minutes by car at Loup Loup Pass. Available Friday, Feb 17 - Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012
Graciously donated by Sue and Geoff Entress
Valued at: $1500
Take a trip to Deer Valley, Utah, voted the #1 ski resort in North America for five consecutive years. This ski in/ski out condo sleeps eight to ten people and is available for three nights and four days during non holiday times. Enjoy temporary membership at Club Lespri which includes a five-star restaurant, a bar and pub, exercise facilities and a relaxing spa. Details for the condo are available at
http://www.vrbo.com/288059.
Graciously donated by the Spoor Family
Valued at: $3075
Get one bottle of 1978, 1981 and 1982 Chateau Margaux French Bordeaux wine. Two of these bottles came from a top Parisian restaurant cellar and were bought during a private sale when the restaurant closed. All of the wines are extremely rare and would be a seed for a wonderful private wine tasting for you and your friends. Impress the neighborhood when you invite them over for this special wine tasting.
Graciously donated by the Mitchell family and the Marsing Family
Valued at: $2750
Award-winning Chef Greg Atkinson will prepare a four course meal for eight guests at the brand new Restaurant Marche. Three wines will be expertly paired with the courses by their own Sommelier. Be the first to try out Bainbridge’s newest gourmet restaurant!
Graciously donated by Greg and Betsy Atkinson, Restaurant Marche
Valued at: $1250
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Let us be your designated driver. Purchase this limo ride now for your table of 10 and ride in style to the event and then be safely dropped at home when the auction is over. On the way, enjoy champagne and start to get in the mood for a fun and inspiring evening in support of our students and schools.
Graciously donated by the Droke Family
Valued at: $500
Paella is an event, rather than a particular dish. The aroma, the colors, the clatter, the sizzle, and the flavors all come together to create an atmosphere that feels like you are in the Mediterranean enjoying some of the best food on earth with the ones you love.
Graciously donated by The Unlikely Spaniard, Preston Todd
Valued at: $1500
25 couples can enjoy this rare event at Yonder on Saturday, April 28th. Actors from the Improv Group will entertain you while you are tasting award winning wines from Cayuse winery and enjoying heavy appetizers prepared by Stephanie Of Course! This will truly be a night to remember!
Gratiously donated by the LeDorze Family, the Willems/Paulino Family, the Chapel Family, the Sears/Buxton Family and the Ellis Family
Valued at: $300 per couple
Buy a week of summer camp for your child entering grades three through eleven and let them explore the wonders of the Pacific Northwest. Camp Orkila is located on Orcas Island and is a true delight for all who have visited. YMCA counselors provide a safe, guided and memorable overnight experience for your child. Camp Colman is located on Case Inlet in the south Puget Sound. Both camps offer a wonderful week of the outdoors!
Graciously donated by the YMCA of Seattle, Doug and Jan Jonas
Valued at: $750
Luxuriate on Maui and stay seven nights in a one bedroom oceanfront condominium in Wailea Elua Village. Unit #1402 sleeps a family of two to four. Fly to Maui, rent a car and a surfboard and have the time of your life! This stay will be Saturday to Saturday, anytime between May 13, and Dec 1, 2012, excluding Thanksgiving week. Check it out at: www.eluavillage.com
Graciously donated by Ted & Katie Klinkenberg
Valued at: $2975
Spend a week skiing, or enjoying summer activities in a two bedroom condo in the center of Steamboat Springs.
The condo is walking distance to town and has easy access to the slopes for skiing or hiking or fishing…
Graciously donated by the Fredrickson Family
Valued at: $2300
Seed the waters in front of your home with oysters or clams or a mixture of both. In a year, you will be enjoying the harvests of the sea right from your own shores of your waterfront home! Three months of fresh oysters will also be included in this auction package. Do something good for the environment while enjoying a culinary delight!
Graciously donated by the Puget Sound Restoration Fund
Valued at: $400
Two couples will enjoy an event at BYOB (Blend Your Own Bottle) to blend their own case of wine. This package also includes a $200 gift certificate to the new Book Bindery Restaurant in Queen Anne. This is something all oenophiles should do!
Graciously donated by BYOB and Book Bindery Restaurant
Valued at: $800
Start in Salmon, Idaho and end up 82 miles later in McCall Idaho, this trip is for the adventurous couple who likes the out of doors. Spend four nights and five days on the middle fork of the Salmon River. All meals and beer and wine, overnight deluxe camping accommodations and guide services are included in this package. Starting dates for the trip are 7/2, 7/26, or 8/19, 2012.
Valued at: $3100
Spend a day at the US Tennis Open with US Open Doubles Champion and US Open Board member, Pat Galbraith… Dine in the exclusive members only dining room and sit on the edge of the court while watching tennis matches of a lifetime up close and personal in Sept 2012. Pat will also give you a private guided tour of Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Generously donated by the Galbraith Family
Valued at: $2500
An evening at Safeco Field with the Mariners in their most exclusive seating and dining area, the Diamond Club. You and your 3 friends will have unlimited access to restaurant quality food and beverages and will sit in seats directly behind home plate.
Once you sit here, you won’t ever want to return to the bleachers!
Graciously donated by Mike Sheehan
Valued at: $1000
Impossible to find 99 point wines from Cayuse Vineyards! 3 bottles of Bionic Frog, 3 bottles of Camasello, 3 bottles of Impulsivo, 2 bottles of Only God Knows and 1 bottle of Armada. An impressive selection of wines to add to your wine collection or drink with friends and relatives!
Valued at: $2700
This package includes romantic getaways and dinners, massage for two and much, much more. Babysitting services are included for non-overnight experiences. This package includes:
1 night at Inn at Vineyard Lane on Bainbridge
Massage for 2
Seattle Symphony tickets for 2
ACT theater tickets for 2
BPA Tickets for 4
Seattle Mariners tickets for 2
Dinner at Four Swallows
Dinner at Tree House
Dinner at Local Harvest
Dinner at The 122
Dinner at Hitchcock
1/2 of Pound of Bon Bon fudge each month for a Year
Graciously donated by the above businesses, the Nikunen Family, the Pedersen Family and the Wright Family
Valued at: $1500
Miles “Scrappy” Thomas will come to your home to teach 10 couples the secrets to mixing cocktails with his own signature line of “Scrappy” Bitters. The Alcohol and a feast of Salumi antipasto appetizers will make this night one to remember.
Miles will come to your home any Saturday night in the month of March!
Generously donated by the Batali/Amato Family, Scrappy Thomas, and the Shirbroun Family
Valued at: $1500
Enjoy a Caribbean experience and stay in a home minutes from the beach! Great for two families, this 4 bedroom home sleeps 10 and has a pool and tennis courts in the complex. Rainforest & Ocean views, close to championship golfing, casinos, historic landmarks and more! Have the time of your life relaxing on the hammock and letting the warm Caribbean breeze soothe your soul! Also includes a day of snorkeling on the boat, Serenity. Check out more photos and video at: www.vrbo.com/88256
Generously donated by the Feikes Family
Valued at: $1800
Dedicate 2012 to a new you! This package includes monthly transformative life coaching sessions with Christie Capps, 2 personal fitness training sessions with Ubbe, and a nutritional session with Anne Whitmore. You will also indulge yourself in ten hot yoga sessions with Jen Breen, get a 90 minute strain/counter strain massage, a Clarisonic Mia Skincare System, a $100 gift certificate from Renew Day Spa, a haircut and manicure from Firefly Salon and a $50 gift certificate from Zia Clothing.
Generously donated by Christie Capps, Ube Liljeblad, Dhyana Moyer, Jen Breen, Regina Belody, Anne Whitmore and Zia Clothing
Valued at: $1800
Gentlemen’s Poker Night at the Fireside Room at Vineyard Lane for 20 Texas Hold’em players. Whiskey is included, but sorry no smoking is allowed during the event!
Generously donated by the Simply Bainbridge and The Infamous “Wilkes Dads” Poker Posse
Valued at: $$150 per person
Time to visit the Baja and stay in Loreto Bay! Two homes available, each 4 bedroom, 5 bath. One is on the water and one is on the golf course. Available for Spring Break 2013. Great vacation location for 3-4 families that love to travel together. Alaska airlines flies direct to Loreto, rent your car and in 10 minutes you will be enjoying your vacation.
Generously donated by the Marsing Family & the Andreasen Family
Valued at: $5000
Time to schedule that week vacation in the heart of Whistler Village. You will stay at a 1 bedroom, loft (sleeps 4) condo at the Mountain Side Lodge at the base of Blackcomb Ski Lift. Imagine hiking, biking, golfing or fishing this summer. A great treat for the family or a perfect getaway for the two of you.
Generously donated by Dana Pedersen
Valued at: $1500
Time to get away for some vitamin D while golfing, hiking and swimming. Stay 3 nights in a 3 bedroom/2 bath Condo (sleeps 6-7) in Legacy Villas, just 20 minutes from the Palm Springs Airport. Easy to schedule into a busy calendar when long weekends are the only option for vacation or you need a quick break! Also enjoy a set of award winning Briggs-Riley Luggage. The set is a 20” EZ pocket expandable carryon and a 27” expandable spinner. Packing will be a breeze for this trip!
Generously donated by the Hall Family and the Delgado Family
Valued at: $1925
Spend two nights at the Inn at Abeja and enjoy the Walla Walla area’s local wineries and fine dining. A mixed case of award winning Abeja wines are included in this auction item. A perfect weekend getaway for a romantic weekend!
Generously donated by the Abeja Winery and the Nikunen Family
Valued at: $1050
Magnum bottles of 90+pt wines could be yours to take home and drink with friends or for special occasions! A perfect start for a wine cellar or a perfect addition to one. It is time to stock up on magnum bottles of wine! Included in this package are magnums of NV Krug Cuvee, 2009 Jean Noel Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet 1er “Les Caillierets”, 2009 Domaine Drouhin Pinot, 2009 Beaux Freres Pinot, 2007 L’Ecole No. 41 Seven Hills Merlot and Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe CDP “La Crau”, 2006 D’Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz, 2009 Woodward Canyon Artist Series Cabernet , 2007 Taylor Fladgate Port.
Graciously donated by the Bainbridge Schools Foundation Board
Valued at: $1750
Get One or Two Vision 135 Kayaks in either pebble white or lime green. Vision 135 Kayaks are rotomolded, have a generously sized cockit and versitile for bays and open waters. These kayaks have rudders and are 13’6” long, and weigh 49 lbs. Great for kayaking around Bainbridge!
Generously donated by Back of Beyond
Valued at: $1400 per Kayak
This unique experience is for either the long time fly angler looking for an exciting day or a beginner looking for a new sport close to home. Includes two premium Sage Xi3 fly rods, two Redington Delta reels and two RIO Outbound lines. Private casting tune up by a certified casting instructor and a day with Capt. Bill Drewry of Peninsula Outfitters in his Boston Whaler. Lunch and flies provided!
Generously donated by Peninsula Outfitters and Sage
Valued at: $2500
Birthday party for 10 with tours of all the big equipment at the Wilkes Elementary School Construction Site. The winning bidder’s child will get a picture of him/herself in a front loader/excavator. Party includes picnic lunch and birthday cake.
Generously donated by the Bainbridge Island School District
Valued at: $Priceless!
A perfect birthday party for your elementary school child! Drop your child and their friends off for a great night of play, discovery, activities and celebration at Bainbridge Island Kid’s Discovery Museum. A pizza party, craft project and a movie will keep your children captive for the night! Pick a date and leave your children from 5:30pm - 9:30pm knowing they will have the time of their lives.
Graciously donated by the Lindsey Family
Valued at: $500
You can upgrade your table’s dining pleasure tonight with a specially prepared meal by your own private chef and hand picked wines. Tonight your table will feast on locally grown Filet Mignon and Maine Lobster flown in overnight for this occasion. Four bottles of 100pt Quilceda Creek wine are a sure way to complement this amazing surf and turf meal. Though tonight’s meal will be delicious, this meal and wine upgrade will knock your socks off!
Graciously donated by Simply Bainbridge, the Marler Family, the Nikunen Family and the Marsing Family
Valued at: $1500