1 Instant Holiday Party
With all the cooking and decorating required,
the holidays can turn from sublime to stressful. Why not ease some tension
with the ultimate Christmas home makeover? Start your holiday season off right
with beautiful holiday lighting for your home! Blown Away Services will work
with you to create the lighting scheme you've always wanted, but never got
around to doing. This Holiday Lighting Package includes materials,
installation, maintenance throughout the season, and take down.
Once all your lights are in place, invite
friends and family over to celebrate the holidays. Your table will be set with
a beautiful floral arrangement and full of appetizers provided by Metropolitan
Market. And, to top it off, your own bartender will create a variety of
specialty cocktails just for you and your twelve guests.
Restrictions: Bartending provided for three
hours only. Hourly rates will apply after the three hour maximum. Gratuity
not included. Event date must be mutually agreeable. Expires: 12/30/2009. Holiday lighting services valid on a mutually agreeable date.
Thank you:
Blown Away Services, Christophe LLC,
Bartending & Event Management, I Do Floral Design, Metropolitan Market Catering
Value: $1,450
2 12-Year Vertical of
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1990-2000
A bottle from each year of the Robert Mondavi
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve featuring 12 bottles total. With this year’s passing
of Robert Mondavi, the California wine region has lost an innovator and leader
in American vineyards. Mondavi’s efforts brought worldwide recognition for the
wines of the Napa Valley in California. This outstanding winery consistently
produces one of Napa Valley's finest Reserve Cabernet Sauvignons. It is an
elegant, naturally balanced wine possessing great depth and complexity and
promises great longevity.
Thank you:
Donald Loeb and Family
Value: $2,000
3 American Girl in Chicago
Treat your favorite girl to a day at American Girl Place in Chicago on the Magnificent Mile. You’ll dine for two at the American
Girl Café, followed by a photo shoot with your girl featured on the cover of a
souvenir American Girl magazine. Your little darling’s new friend will also
get some pampering at the Doll Hair Salon, where your favorite girl can choose
a new style for her doll. A little shopping in the store will end the day with
a $130 gift card. This trip to Chicago will be complete with a two-night stay
at the Fairmont Chicago and $600 in airfare vouchers. When you return, your
girl can join the 2009 Star Guild’s American Girl Fashion Show at the Meydenbauer Center, March 13-15, 2009 as a special guest model for one of the shows.
Celebrate the experience of being a girl with your favorite American Girl!
Thank you:
SonoSite, Inc., Star Guild, The Fairmont Chicago
Value: $2,000
4 Boeing Suite - Seattle Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox
On May 16, 2009, you and your group will enjoy
the Mariner’s in style from the comfort of the private Boeing Suite. In
addition to a fabulous view of the game, the Boeing Suite provides amazing
views of the Seattle skyline and waterfront. Enjoy food and beverages in one
of America’s most beautiful ballparks.
Valid for game day only: May 16, 2009
Thank you:
The Boeing Company
Value: $4,000
5 Suncadia & the
Gorge for Four
Enjoy four Box Suite tickets for ANY show of
your choice at the Gorge Amphitheater during the 2009 concert season. You'll
receive VIP treatment, including a private reserved box to view the concert,
wait staff service to your seats, access to the Cliffhouse with private deck overlooking the scenic Gorge, VIP
parking accommodations, and a backstage tour.
After the show, enjoy two rooms for one night
at The Lodge at Suncadia, a Northwest tradition, featuring majestic
architecture, panoramic river and mountain views, and all the amenities of a
full-service luxury hotel. Your stay also includes a foursome of golf at
Prospector Golf Course.
Please call ahead for reservations.
Non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Backstage tour subject to
approval by touring act. Expires 11/29/09. No extension or substitutions.
Thank you:
Live Nation, Suncadia Resort
Value: $3,350
6 Dinner Cruise for
Sixteen
Cruise in high-style with this
once-in-a-lifetime exclusive offer from Boeing. On May 2, 2009, sixteen guests
are invited to board and cruise aboard the company's private 151' super luxury
yacht, Daedalus. You'll be pampered in a style and elegance rarely seen while
enjoying a gourmet dinner and fine wines.
Valid for May 2, 2009 only.
Thank you:
The Boeing Company
Value: $15,000
7 Girls' Night Out in Seattle
Everyone needs a little R&R with their
girlfriends. Start the day with pedicures and paraffin hand wraps for you and
five of your friends at Julep Nail Parlor. After you have been pampered and
are looking your best, get ready for a night out! A limo will transport your
party to dinner at Wasabi Bistro where you will enjoy modern Japanese Cuisine
($500 gift card).
After dinner, head over to Twist Restaurant
& Lounge and enjoy a few cocktails. From Belltown you head down to Post
Alley, where both Kells and The Post will host your party with VIP tables.
After an evening of celebrating together, enjoy a luxurious two-bedroom corner
suite at the Fairmont Olympic
Hotel. Laugh over your good times the next morning at breakfast in the
Georgian Room.
Not redeemable for cash, excludes gratuities.
Julep Nail Parlor appointment subject to availability.
Thank you:
Julep Nail Parlor, Kells Irish Restaurant, The Fairmont Olympic
Hotel, Twist Restaurant &
Lounge, Washington Limousine,
Inc.
Value: $3,200
8 Ned & Kayla
Skinner Guild 2008 Washington Red Wine Collection
This incredible collection of Washington State’s finest red wines was donated by the Ned & Kayla Skinner Guild
members and friends. All 34 wines have been rated at 90 points or higher by
Wine Spectator magazine!
The collection features Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Syrah and Meritage wines from Washington’s most accomplished winemakers
including:
¨ Betz
Family Winery
¨ Cayuse
Vineyards
¨ DeLille
Cellars
¨ Dunham
Cellars
¨ K
Vintners
¨ L’Ecole
No. 41
¨ Leonetti
Cellar
¨ Mark
Ryan Winery
¨ Northstar
¨ Pepper Bridge
¨ Quilceda
Creek Vintners
¨ Spring
Valley Vineyard
¨ Chateau
Ste Michelle Winery
Thank you:
Ned & Kayla Skinner Guild
Value: $2,500
9 Seattle Mariners Spring Training
Warm up with the Mariners in sunny Arizona! You and three guests will receive VIP tickets to a Mariners 2009 spring training home
game. Prior to the game, Howard Lincoln or a member of the Seattle Mariners
staff will take you and your guests on a personal tour of the Peoria Sports
Complex, including watching the team workout and getting four signed baseballs
from your favorite players! After the game, enjoy dinner with Howard Lincoln
and another Mariner's executive to discuss the game, compare notes on the
line-up, and forecast the Mariner’s winning season.
Explore Scottsdale while enjoying two-night
luxurious accommodations at The Fairmont Scottsdale. The hotel features
Willow Stream Spa, one of the best Spas in North America and two championship
golf courses.
Must be scheduled by mutual availability.
Airfare not included. Hotel accommodations are for two rooms for two nights.
Thank you:
Mariners Baseball, Fairmont Scottsdale
Value: $4,000
10 Aloha Kauai
Spectacular sunrises. Golden sand. Salty sea
breezes. In need of a tropical oasis
holiday? Enjoy a six-night getaway to Kauai and stay at the Waipouli Beach
Resort & Spa, ranked #1 in Hawaii and 21st in the World by Expedia’s “Insider
Select” Customer Survey. Your vacation on this beachfront haven will
include:
¨ Six-nights
in a 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom ocean-view condominium suite that sleeps six
¨ In-house
AVEDA massage for two!
¨ A
round of golf for two at the Kauai Lagoons Golf Course
¨ Family
surfing lessons by legendary Quiksilver Team Rider-Titus Kinimaka of The
Hawaiian School of Surfing!
Airfare not included. Accommodations are
subject to availability.
Thank you:
Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa, Kauai, Hawaii
Value: $7,000
11 First Class to Sydney
Here's your opportunity to have a trip of a
lifetime, to the land down under! Sunny, sexy and sophisticated, Sydney basks in its worldwide recognition as the shining star of the southern hemisphere.
The white-sailed Sydney Opera House, caught mid-billow over the waters of
Sydney Cove, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge are the pride and joy of this
spectacular city. Qantas Airlines will whisk you away with their incomparable
first class cabin service from San Francisco to Sydney.
Restrictions: Valid for travel through
November 29, 2009 (not eligible for Frequent Flyer points). Ticketing is
subject to availability on Qantas flights only and may not be available during
peak season and school holidays. Taxes to be paid by the winning bidder at
time of ticketing.
Thank you:
Qantas Airways Limited
Value: $35,000
12 Tom Douglas Winemaker Dinner at DeLille Winery
A pairing of two local award winners - Tom Douglas Restaurants and DeLille Winery will create a magical evening for you and your
guests at DeLille Winery, a gorgeous setting overlooking the Woodinville
valley.
The winery will be adorned for the evening by
the design team at Pederson’s. Greg Lill will be your sommelier for the
evening pouring DeLille and O Wine paired perfectly with the delectable dishes
you will be sharing with Tom Douglas himself!
Date must be mutually agreed upon by all
parties.
Thank you:
DeLille Cellars, Mary M. Gates Guild, O Wines, Pedersen's Event
Rental, Tom Douglas
Value: $8,000
13 2009 PGA Golf
Championship VIP Trip for Two
Join the greatest names in golf as they
compete for the coveted Wanamaker trophy in the 91st Annual PGA Championship
from August 10-16, 2009. The competition at the acclaimed Hazeltine National
Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota will be fierce and you will have the VIP passes
to ensure you don’t miss a moment. Roundtrip coach airfare from Seattle and hotel accommodations in the Twin Cities are included.
Valid for 2009 only. Must be 18 years of age
to attend. Non-transferable; winner must provide names of guests to KING 5 no
later than May 1, 2009.
Thank you:
King 5 Television
Value: $7,000
14 La Costa, California
Home for Six
Enjoy three nights and four days in a
beautiful Spanish-style home on the second hole of the golf course at the
Legendary La Costa Resort and Spa. This 5,000 square foot home was designed by architect Edward Paul
Giddings, well-known for numerous iconic resorts along the Mexican coast.
Adjacent to the resort and only steps away from the new La Costa Spa and the Deepak Chopra Wellness Center is a private lane with the only resort homes located directly
on the golf course. Surrounded by a stucco walled courtyard which is adorned by
twisted olive trees and beautiful gardens, this grand home opens to an all
encompassing view of the golf course, a pool and hot tub terrace, and a dining
terrace.
This beautiful house comfortably accommodates
three couples with an enormous master suite with dressing room, luxury
bathroom, his-and-her dressing rooms, walk-in closet; two additional spacious
bedroom/ bathroom suites, all of which have their own terraces overlooking the
pool and golf course. Each bedroom suite has a king size bed and there is an
additional loft area with twin beds. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,
as this residence is privately owned and not available for rent! La Costa is
located approximately 40 minutes from San Diego or John Wayne Airport, a 20 minute drive from La Jolla, and only minutes from the magnificent beach.
Must be scheduled on mutually agreeable dates
with no seasonal restrictions between January and December 2009.
Thank you:
Deborah and Doug Rosen
Value: $8,000
15 Golf in the Boeing Pro Am, and More!
The 2009 Boeing Classic will be held August
24-30, 2009 at Snoqualmie Ridge. Your spot includes two access passes to all
the parties: Rumble at the Ridge, Friends of the Classic Gala, Pro Am Draw
Party, Grapes on the Green, VIP Parking and the Pro Am gift bag. This is your
chance to play with the champions of golf!
Thank you:
The Boeing Classic
Value: $6,500
16 Puppy Love
Bring home the perfect family Christmas
present this year with a nine-week old male Goldendoodle puppy and all the
necessities to care for your new family member! The Goldendoodle gets its
name from its mixed heritage - golden retriever and standard poodle. This
red-head is soft, fluffy, non-shedding, and hypo-allergenic. Bred for temperament
and disposition, this gentle dog is great with kids and other pets. Bring your
puppy home in style in the 32” Pet Kennel, and make him comfy at home in the N Series soft crate. Tonight you
will also take home all the treats, food, supplies, and toys that your new
puppy will need. The only thing left to do is come up with a name!
Thank you:
Star View Kennels, United Pet Group
Value: $3,400
17 2009 Enchanted Wine
Table with Buty Winery
How would you like to be the VIPs at the 2009
Season of Light Auction? The best table in the house will be reserved for you
and seven of your friends (8 total). Attention to every detail, from
impeccable service to the sparkling table setting, will be yours to enjoy for
this special evening. Caleb and Nina Buty Foster of Buty Winery will be your
winemaker hosts for the 2009 Gala evening. Tonight you will take home one
mixed case of Buty and Beast wine including the specialty bottled Peter Canlis
Syrah for Canlis Restaurant and the Designee Cabernet Franc for the Herb Farm.
During the next year, be the guest of Buty Winery for a private winery tour and
barrel sampling, culminating with lunch at a local Walla Walla restaurant for
you and seven guests.
Before the 2009 festive night begins, check
into your room at the luxurious Fairmont Olympic Hotel, while your guests will
also be graciously accommodated at the Fairmont. The following morning, all
guests may enjoy breakfast in the Georgian or order through in-room dining.
Caleb and Nina will join your table for the 2009 Season of Light dinner
providing their wines for you and your guests to enjoy.
Thank you:
Buty Winery, The Fairmont Olympic
Hotel
Value: $5,100
18 Sonoma Wine Excursion for
Four
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn is the
ultimate Wine Country destination oasis with spa, golf and award winning
restaurants and blessed by natural mineral hot springs in Sonoma Valley California. Your trip includes:
¨ A
luxurious three-night stay in two Heritage rooms at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission
Inn.
¨ Daily
wine tasting in the lobby between 4:30 and 5:30 pm.
¨ Revitalizing
and pampering body and beauty treatments at the resorts comprehensive
full service spa ($300 gift card).
¨ Dinner
for four at Santé Restaurant, the resort's premier dining room with a national
reputation ($400 gift card).
¨ Access
to daily guided hikes, fitness classes, and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.
Thank you:
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
& Spa, Star Guild
Value: $3,700
19 Lake Washington Cocktail Cruise
Step aboard your own private yacht for the
evening. Enjoy a leisurely cruise on Lake Washington with ten of your closest
friends. Rain or shine you will be comfortable in the spacious cabins of this
58 foot custom yacht. Recline in the elegant central living area, dip your
toes in the water off the stern patio or join the captain in the navigation
salon. The owner and crew will point out interesting local sites while serving
you O Chardonnay and Napa Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon and a delicious
selection of gourmet appetizers by McCormick & Schmick's. Watch the sun
set and see the Seattle skyline and the Space Needle in the evening lights.
Redeemable on a mutually agreeable date.
Expires: 12/31/09.
Thank you:
Greg Hawes, McCormick &
Schmick's
Value: $3,250
20 The Ultimate Fly Fishing Experience for Four
Leave your sport coats and dress clothes at
home and pack your blue jeans and boots! Find a little slice of heaven on
earth in Twin Bridges, southwest Montana where the Ruby River, Big Hole River, and the Beaverhead River join to form the Jefferson River. You and three
guests will fish like never before and you'll fish with the best – the owners
of Anderson-Platt Fly Fishing will take you out for an unforgettable and
thrilling three day experience. Your home away from home will be the Big Hole C
4 Lodge, a casual, country working cattle ranch nestled on 400 acres of
glorious terrain and surrounded by 20 miles of private waters. This is truly
the last frontier of American paradise – and the finest fly fishing
imaginable. Get hooked!
Your trip for four includes:
¨ Two
rooms for two nights at the Big Hole C 4 Lodge
¨ Hearty
home cooked meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner at the lodge)
Valid May – October 2009 (based on
availability). Fishing license and gratuities not included
Thank you:
John Anderson, Dave Ashcroft, Brad Platt
Value: $4,850
21 Exclusive Lunch &
Fashion Show at Neiman Marcus
Exclusively for you and nine friends! Enjoy
lunch in the brand new Neiman Marcus Mariposa Restaurant. After lunch, view
the hottest looks of the season during an intimate dressing room fashion show
presentation. If something catches your eye, use your $500 gift card to take
it home.
Valid for a mutually agreeable date after
store opening in September 2009.
Thank you:
Neiman Marcus
Value: $2,500
22 Reception and Docent-Led SAM Edward Hopper's Women Tour for 20
A night of fine art, fine wine and fine
company awaits!
Your evening will begin with a wine and hors
d'oeuvres reception for 20 at Northern Trust Bank - a beautiful and
sophisticated setting. Greet your guests in the luxurious lobby and enjoy the
fireplace, grand staircase and collection of Chihuly glass. Savor the
delectable display of hors d'oeuvres along with wine from the private cellars
of Northern Trust. DeLaurenti’s knowledgeable and passionate cheese experts
will provide a tasting of artisan and traditional cheeses to complement the
evening.
After the reception, walk just a few blocks to
the
Seattle Art Museum to enjoy Edward Hopper's Women
exhibit. You and your guests will receive a VIP tour from a Seattle Art Museum docent whose expertise will broaden your appreciation of Hopper’s life and
work. Best known for the painting Chop Suey (1929), Edward Hopper’s Women collection
focuses on the independent modern women of New York in the 20’s and 30’s.
And don't worry about parking - your entire
party will receive complimentary validated parking at the Northern Trust
Garage.
Valid December 4 - March 1, 2009. Event must
take place during regular business hours and the date is subject to
availability of Northern Trust and docent at Seattle Art Museum. Please book
at least 30 days in advance through Event Manager at Northern Trust.
Thank you:
Northern Trust
Value: $2,000
23 Palm Desert Golf Trip
for Four
Escape rainy Seattle to sunny Palm Desert! Enjoy four nights in a newly redecorated 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium in
the quiet, gated Santa Rosa Cove, adjacent to the prestigious La Quinta Resort
and Club. This trip includes a foursome at either the Indian Wells or Rancho
La Quinta golf courses. When you return from your round, enjoy the majestic
views of the Santa Rosa mountains as you relax by the pool and spa, just
footsteps from your patio.
Also included is dinner for four at Arnold
Palmer’s Restaurant in nearby La Quinta. Fabulous shopping and restaurants are
nearby for your enjoyment. Located approximately 30 minutes from the Palm Springs Airport.
Must be scheduled for mutually available
dates.
Thank you:
Gayle and Larry Dickenson
Value: $2,000
24 Luxurious Spa and Dine Getaway to the Heathman Hotel
Just east of Seattle, steps away from Lake
Washington and in the heart of Kirkland’s shopping and arts district, is a hotel where the world revolves
around you. The Heathman Hotel – Where Service is Still an Art. Your get-away
for six includes:
¨ Personalized
three course dinner for six in the Owner’s Suite. Menu prepared by James Beard
award winning Chef Brian Scheehser featuring farm-to-table Trellis cuisine.
¨ Wines
will be supplied by the Ned and Kayla Skinner Guild
¨ Overnight
accommodations for two in the Owners Suite
¨ Additional
overnight accommodations in Luxury King rooms (total of two rooms for two
people each)
¨ Select
from a massage or facial treatment for each person at Penterra Spa -
specializing in engaging the five senses using natural elements from our rich
earth
¨ Special
foot ritual and relaxation treatment in the Sanctuary of Penterra Spa
¨ Download more details about the Luxiourious Spa and Dine Getaway at the Heathman Hotel!
Thank you:
The Heathman Hotel, Ned & Kayla
Skinner Guild
Value: $5,000
