Sonoma Country Day School’s La Dolce Vita Auction and Celebration • May 2, 2015
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To Live the Good Life
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La Belle Vie
La Buona Vita
A Vida Boa
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La Vida Buena Det Gode Liv
Das Gute Leben
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Your Program Schedule of Events
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Message from Our Head of School
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SCDS Board of Trustees
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The Evening’s Celebration 6:00pm
� Bubbly & Bidding
• Indulge in a glass of sparkling wine...perhaps with a touch of St Germaine! • Pick up your registration packet and bid number,
Sponsors and Premier Wines
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and register for express checkout.
Country Day Parents Board
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• Savor delicious hors d’oeuvres, local fine wines,
Steering Committee, Volunteers, and Advisors
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Auction Instructions
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and cocktails. • Bid at the engaging Big Board Auctions. • Sign up for the Buy-In parties.
E.R. Sawyer Jewelers’ Jewelry Raffle
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• Buy a bottle of wine from the NEW Wall of Wine auction.
La Grande Muraille de Vin (The Great Wall of Wine)
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• Purchase chances to win the E.R. Sawyer Jewelers stunning
Auctioneer Greg Quiroga
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necklace with nine perfectly cut Hearts on Fire™ diamonds weighing 3.19 carats, beautifully scattered like stars in the sky on a delicate 40 inch 18K white gold chain.
Last Call for Big Board Bids � Before Wining and Dining
Our Celebration Begins Big Board
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• Time to dine in the courtyard.
Buy-in Parties and SCDS Wines
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• Last call for your best bids at the Big Boards.
Live Auction
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• Sip divine wines and savor distinctive cuisine.
We Salute You! Thank You to Our Auction Donors Index of Advertisers
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� Bidding & Baubles
• Join in the raucous Live Auction. 94-95 96
• Congratulate the winner of the E. R. Sawyer Jewelers’ raffle. • Raise your paddle for the Philip C. Nix Faculty Fund!
9:50pm
� Boogieing & Bonding
• Dance the night away in the Living Room. • Enjoy a glass of wine around the fire pit!
A Fond Farewell • Settle your tab for your purchases at check-out. • Volunteers will help you claim your auction winnings. • Please drive safely or let us call a taxi for you. • THANK YOU for joining our celebration!
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Message from our Head of School Chers amis, When Jeanne and I worked in Africa, one of our primary routes home for school breaks was through Charles De Gaulle. We always planned a few days to stop in Paris or tour a nearby wine region. Sometimes, we didn’t continue home for the break, France became the sole destination. Bourgogne and its spring wildflowers was one of our favorites. Regardless of the season, there is a timeless allure to France. Strolling the neighborhoods of Paris, picnicking in a park, taking in a classical concert, spending the day at Musée d’Orsay or the Louvre, or wine tasting in the countryside—the pace of life is slower, the atmosphere more romantic, and the food and wine divine. I can’t think of a better expression of joie de vivre and the spirit of our annual gala auction. Please join me in expressing deep appreciation to Ame Van Dyke. Her volunteerism, along with that of her team of fellow parents, has made tonight an evening to remember and an opportunity to renew the bonds that make our community strong. Merci beaucoup! Tonight, under the stars, I hope you are transported to Paris and the passion of the French for the places and institutions they love. We have every reason to celebrate our shared place, the school we love, and to join together in support of our efforts to bring learning to life for our children and our community. Bien des choses à tous! Brad Weaver, EdD | Head of School
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“Our search is for those moments and situations when we are most alive.” — THANK YOU —
2015 Board of Trustees Katie Murphy, Chair Joe Bartolomei Michael Browne Bob Cabral Diana Callahan Marshall Dawson Joel Feldman, Emeritus Juelle Fisher, Emeritus Robert Fisher ’92 Lynn Fritz Cappie Garrett, Emeritus Paul Godowski Lisa Harris Julia Hochberg Jeff Kloes Shannon Ledger Matt Nix ’85 Kerith Overstreet, M.D. Vincent Rago Scott Schadlich Cindy Schmidt Tam Smith
As an independent school, Sonoma Country Day School is guided and governed by our Board of Trustees. They are the guardians of our school mission. The primary duties of the board are to ensure the school’s financial sustainability, to select, support and evaluate the Head of School, to chart the school’s strategic direction, and to steward the assets of the school.
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— Sponsors and Premier Wines — THANK YOU to our generous sponsors, without whom we would not be able to host such a remarkable wine country affair and raise the necessary funds to support our distinguished SCDS program. Ame Van Dyke, LDV Chair (and Doug too!) A Flying Camera/Eric & Brittany Hanson ChromaGraphics and Reach 360/Eric & Becky Janssen E.R. Sawyer Jewelers/Doug & Ame VanDyke Mayacama Golf Resort Viola Design/Deb Viola
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THANK YOU to the following SCDS wine families for allowing us to showcase their wines this evening! Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves FAILLA Flanagan Wines Fritz Underground Winery Pfendler Vineyards
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The highest bidder of each live auction lot will receive a kind thank you gift of a bottle of sparkling wine from Iron Horse Ranch & Vineyards.
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— THANK YOU —
2014-2015 Country Day Parents Board Sarah Browne, President Melanie Mark, Vice President Julia Donoho, Secretary Leslie Olch, Treasurer Elena Lua-Elliott, Communications Sharon Henderson, Room Parents Cecilia Cook, Special Events Ame Van Dyke, La Dolce Vita (LDV) Chair Katherine Grimes, Program Support Kimberly Pfendler, Fundraising Cecilia Cook, Special Events Stephanie Clark, Holiday Jubilee Carrie Maloney, SLUGS Elizabeth Gleadall, Head of School Appointee Tina DiCicco, Assistant Communications: Burma Shave Signs Jennifer Lando, Assistant Special Events Neda Lohrer, Assistant Fundraising: Used Uniforms Dan McDonald, Assistant Communications: Guard Shack Sign Rachelle Robertson, Assistant Holiday Jubilee: Gingerbread Houses
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ieSONOMA 2015: Dan Pallota at SCDS. Save the date: Sunday, June 7 Dan Pallota, whose March 2013 TEDTalk about changing the way we think about changing the world has garnered nearly four million views, will be the ieSonoma 2015 keynote speaker at SCDS on Sunday, June 7. Mr. Pallota, the chief humanity officer of Advertising for Humanity SM, helped create the three-day breast cancer walks and long-distance AIDSRide bicycle journeys. We are proud of our association with ieSonoma—a collaboration between Sonoma Country Day School, Sonoma State University, Sonoma County Office of Education, and—charged with exploring the research, theory, and practice of 21st century teaching and learning for the purpose of transforming the way we prepare our youth for success in this rapidly changing world. The ieSonoma program will continue at Weill Hall at Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center on Monday, June 8. Please make plans to join this important public gathering of education and community leaders to hear inspiring and provocative speakers and engage in stimulating dialogue about critical issues that shape our future. ieSonoma 2015 is a call to action for all of us who wish to see a transformation in our approach to teaching and learning and in the way we view the institutions and organizations who play a role in preparing our youth for a successful future. For tickets and more information visit iesonoma.org. EVENT SCHEDULE
Doors open
4:30pm
Welcome & Opening Remarks
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Keynote Address by Dan Pallotta: “Uncharitable”
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A Conversation with Dan Pallotta 6:30pm Post-event Reception
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6:45pm
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Steering Committee, Volunteers, and Advisors In addition to these individuals there are countless other volunteers including parents, faculty, and staff who share their time and expertise to make the annual auction gala a success. We are most grateful for everyone’s support —
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Ame Van Dyke, Chair Ben Bacon • Swati Singh Bansal • Joe Bartolomei • Galia Brieva Jerod Brown • Sarah Browne • Bob Cabral • Heather Cabral Diana Callahan • Nancy Carlson • Stephanie Clark • Elizabeth Cleaveland • Ceci Cook • Jimi Conners • David Cordero • Anne Cullen • Alana DeMars • Tina DiCicco • Julia Donoho Elena Elliott • Joel Feldman • Ed FitzGerald • Kit Flanagan Erika Froom • Wendy Kaczala Gahagan • Elizabeth Gleadall Paul Godowski • Elizabeth Grant-Douglas • Brad Grimes Sara Hanna • Sharon Henderson • Josh Hochberg • Julia Hochberg Judi Holmes • Ron Keith • Allie Ketcham • Mark Ketcham Susan Krimel • Jennifer Lando • Jan LeHecka • Juliane Lewis Neda Lohrer • Jennifer Lucas • Monica Mann • Melanie Mark Sean Marshall • Eileen McAlister • Dan McDonald • Sean McFarland Sara Methratta • Paul Moreno • Jill Murphy • Katie Murphy Kerith Overstreet • Kimberly Pfendler • Jana Rago • Vincent Rago Rachelle Robertson • Cindy Rodenbaugh • Kelly Schmidt Susan Schmitt • Wing Siegner • Tina Souza • Sound Ideas Crew Elisa Stollmeyer • Lizz Stromberg • Jessica Sutton • Ginny Sweeney Doug Van Dyke • Joel Vargas • Lindsay Walter • Karen Warburton Roger Warburton • Patti Wick
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—Auction Instructions—
Big Boards | The Big Boards are large boards featuring special auction items that will be prominently displayed during the reception. A bid sheet accompanies each of the items displayed on the Boards. Write your bid number and bid amount on as many auction bid sheets as you like. Please read item specifications and restrictions carefully. The Big Board auction in the Courtyard will close at 7:45pm. The highest bid at closing time is the winning bid. If you and another bidder are bidding on the same item when the auction is closing, a table monitor will ask each of you to write your final bid on a sheet of paper as a “Bid Challenge.” The person with the highest bid will win the item. The Live Auction | The auctioneer has the authority to determine and set bidding minimums and increments on each item. To bid, raise your paddle in the direction of the auctioneer or one of the spotters. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer is the purchaser. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, title of the item passes to the acknowledged bidder, together with full risk and responsibility for the item. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer has the sole and final authority to determine a successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the item. Once the live auction begins, it will continue without interruption until the last item is auctioned. How to Pay for Auction Purchases | To make it easy, we ask that you let us imprint your credit card when you arrive. The cashiers will have a tally of all purchases approximately fifteen minutes after the close of the live auction for your review. Auction Terms and Conditions | Your bid/paddle number is registered in your name. Use it when bidding, and do not allow anyone else to use it. All sales are final, and there will be no exchange or refunds. Items are sold “as is” with all faults and charms. Items are not to be returned to donors for exchanges or refund. Items are bought as described. There is no cash value on gift certificates. Unless otherwise specified, an event, service, excursion, class or certificate must be used within one year. Dates and times are at the mutual availability and convenience of the donor and buyer, unless other terms apply. Payment must be made in full by cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or check payable to Country Day Parents within seven (7) business days. Purchases that cannot be taken with you on Saturday, May 2, will be available for pickup at SCDS on Tuesday, May 5. The buyer must arrange delivery, unless otherwise stated. Bidders are welcome to form a syndicate to bid collectively on any of the items. (See section on Bidding Syndicates.)
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Proxy bidding is permitted when the bidder has stipulated in writing his/her highest bid per item and secured the bid with a credit card number. An auction representative will act for the bidder. Winning bids are binding. (See section on Proxy Bids.) By his or her purchase, the buyer waives any claim for liability against Sonoma Country Day School, Country Day Parents or their agents, none of which are responsible for any injury or damage that may result from use of the property or services sold. Tax Deductibility | By law, the tax-deductible portion on an auction purchase is the amount in excess of its fair market value. Thus, if an item is valued at $50 and you pay $75, you have made a tax-deductible donation of $25. However, if you pay $45 for the same item, no portion of your purchase is tax deductible. The IRS requires verification of donations of $250 or more. Your Country Day Parents auction summary statement will include the value and purchase price for all items so that you may calculate the donation, if any, associated with each item you purchase, and your total donation amount. Donations to the special appeal are 100% deductible. Proxy Bids | If you are not present at the event, you may still bid on auction items through a bidding agent who acts on your behalf. You may ask a friend who is attending to act for you, or you may ask the school to appoint a proxy. How to Bid by School-Appointed Proxy | On the form, establish the maximum amount you are willing to pay for each item you want. Identify the items by lot number and item description. Provide your name and charge card information and authorization. Mail or fax the form by the deadline. Your proxy will bid for you up to your maximum. Your proxy will not enter your bid for the maximum unless competitive bidders force the price up to that point. If you are the successful bidder, the school will process your charge, notify you by phone, and ask you to make arrangements to pick up your item(s). Bidding Syndicates | Auction-goers are welcome to form a bidding syndicate, including absentee bidders, for live auction items. Please appoint one partner to represent the group in bidding. Partners who wish to share in the tax deduction, if any, on an item (please see Tax Deductibility) must pay directly and individually for their portion of the total price. The auction cashiers will be happy to split bids among syndicate partners. Please notify the cashiers at the time you check out if you are a syndicate partner.
If you have questions, please contact the SCDS Development Office at (707) 284-3263.
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—Jewelry Raffle— For the seventeenth year we are thanking E.R. Sawyer Jewelers for their remarkable support of the Sonoma Country Day School community with their donation of exquisite jewels! E.R. Sawyer’s has a tradition of high quality, fine craftsmanship, and that all so important bond shared with their customers and the Sonoma County community. Our event chair Ame Van Dyke of E.R. Sawyer Jewelers has personally seen to this year’s generous jewelry raffle item–a stunning necklace with nine perfectly cut Hearts on Fire™ diamonds weighing 3.19 carats total weight, beautifully scattered like stars in the sky on a delicate 40 inch 18K white gold chain. This year’s necklace is elegant enough for an evening in Paris, but will also beautifully accessorize your daily Sonoma County attire. Gorgeous to wear long or doubled for any occasion! This necklace has a retail value of $19,630. Tickets are only $50 each or three for $100. Remember…the more tickets you buy, the more chances to win! ( Please note that the winner of the raffle is liable for applicable taxes.)
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Pair of Mozie Bicycles Plus Fisher Vineyards Wine and Mad Fritz Beer
One-of-a-Kind Etched Bella 3-Liter 2012 Lily Hill Zinfandel
Mozie bicycles are more than a mode of transport—they are the stylish way to ride. Mozie bicycles are vintage and European-style bicycles that combine timeless design, functionality, and the true enjoyment of the cycling experience. These bicycles represent a new form of sustainable, chic transport, which exudes style and comfort, complete with quality engineering and modern technologies. Mozie bicycles were born out of the desire to design the perfect street bicycles—bicycles that would represent the innate style of the rider through a handsome elegant design. Bicycles that retain comfort and practicality without sacrificing the exterior look. Bicycles that uphold classical, stylish cycling heritage while embracing the technologies and improvements of the modern world. Each of these bikes contains a special gift too! One comes with a wooden six bottle case of Fisher Vineyards wines: two bottles each of UNITY Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted by the second generation of Fisher Vineyards: Whitney Fisher ’90, Robert Fisher ’92, and Cameron Fisher ’96. The other bike comes with a jeroboam (3 liter) of Mad Fritz, uniquely brewed beer from the Napa Valley. This new venture from Whitney Fisher ’90 and Nile Zacherle is aptly named after their two children, Madeleine (Maddie), who will be an SCDS kindergartner in the fall, and her younger brother Frederick (Fritz).
The pure beauty of this etched bottle speaks for itself and is matched only by the quality of its contents. Etched with our beloved school’s name and featuring a band of marching children playing musical instruments, this is a piece that is truly representative of SCDS pride. With grapes harvested from six different “micro-lots” of vines planted in 1915 on Bella’s acclaimed Lily Hill (named after SCDS alumna Lilia Adams), the 2012 vintage of the Lily Hill Zinfandel draws together a beautiful balance of ripe red fruit and spice. Bella’s estate vineyard is located on the western edge of the Dry Creek Valley, directly above their wine cave. The 2012 harvest had what winemaker Joe Healy called, “absolutely ideal growing conditions.” Picture-perfect weather led to an abundance of high-quality fruit. After awarding the wine 92 points in the Wine Advocate, Robert Parker stated that Lily Hill Zinfandel “offers copious quantities of Provencal garrigue-influenced red cherry and black cherry fruit intermixed with earth, pepper and spice. This medium to full-bodied, luscious, heady, sexy zinfandel should be consumed over the next 4-5 years.” Opening Bid: $600 Donors: Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves / Scott & Lynn Adams
Opening Bid: $1,500 Donors: Mozie Bicycles / Darren Buck, Mad Fritz Brewery / Whitney Fisher ‘90 & Nile Zacherle, Fisher Vineyards / Whitney Fisher ’90, Robert Fisher ’92, & Cameron Fisher ’96
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103 Warriors Autographed and Framed Pennant
BE A PART OF IT
TOUCHING HEARTS. WINNING MINDS. www.cardinalnewman.org 50 Ursuline Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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CALL OR EMAIL TO ARRANGE A TOUR.
[email protected] | 707.546.6470
Pat Piehl - Admissions Director
Coined “The Splash Brothers” in a tweet by a Warriors.com writer in 2012, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are a force to be reckoned with in the NBA. In 2012-2013, the two combined to make 483 three-pointers, the most ever by an NBA duo. The next year, they extended their record by one more three-pointer to 484. With Curry making 42.4 percent of his three-point attempts and Thompson converting 41.7 percent, ESPN.com wrote that “no backcourt in history has rivaled the Splash Brothers in both categories of 3-point volume and efficiency.” The Warriors roared to 42-9 to start the first half of this season. They currently (as of April 1st) have the best record in the NBA and have clinched a playoff berth for the third year in a row. Opening Bid: $300 Donors: Golden State Warriors, My Daughter the Framer
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Hanalei Bay Resort in Kauai 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath Condo for 6 Nights
Hanalei Bay Resort in Kauai 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Condo for 7 Nights
This lot is for six nights in a three bedroom, three bath condo, available from July 1, 2015 through July 1, 2016, excluding November 15-30 and December 15-January 2. Reservations are based on availability. The unit has wonderful views overlooking the Bay and ocean, mountains, and year round waterfalls. The condo has a full kitchen and a stacked washer/dryer. It is a comfortable condo for a family with plenty of room and a great location. Hanalei Bay Resort is a tropical Shangri-La that overlooks the stunning Hanalei Bay on the north shore of the “garden island,” Kauai. Vacationers are humbled by breathtaking sunsets, majestic mountains and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. The property sprawls over 22 lush acres and the accommodations are tranquil and spacious. As for their pool… oh WOW! Hanalei Bay Resort has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel as being home to the “Best Hotel Pool in the U.S.” with authentic lava-rock waterfalls, an open-air hot tub, a kid-friendly beach, and a stunning view of Hanalei Bay and the Napali Coast. The beach is a 5-7 minute walk from the lobby. Hanalei Bay Resort offers complimentary golf cart rides to and from the sand 24 hours a day. The incredible amenities, breathtaking scenery and endless adventures are just some of the reasons why Hanalei Beach Resort is one of the best vacation spots in the world. The resort is a 10 minute drive to the town of Hanalei and is within walking distance to the St. Regis Hotel with great restaurants and a full service spa. Princeville is approximately 25 miles (40 minutes) from the main airport in Kauai (Lihue Airport).
This lot is for seven nights in a two bedroom, two bath condo with a sleeping loft, available through May 2, 2016, excluding November 19-30 and December 15-January 6. Reservations are based on availability. The unit is spacious, tastefully decorated, and has been substantially upgraded with fine porcelain tile floors throughout, granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, and one of the most spectacular views in Kauai. The kitchen is equipped with everything necessary to exercise your culinary talents when you’re not visiting any of the nearby restaurants. Each of the master bedrooms has a comfortable king-size bed and its own High Definition TV with DVD and VCR. The loft upstairs has 2 double beds making it possible to sleep up to eight guests. Hanalei Bay Resort is a tropical Shangri-La that overlooks the stunning Hanalei Bay on the north shore of the “garden island,” Kauai. Vacationers are humbled by breathtaking sunsets, majestic mountains and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. The property sprawls over 22 lush acres and the accommodations are tranquil and spacious. As for their pool... oh WOW! Hanalei Bay Resort has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel as being home to the “Best Hotel Pool in the U.S.” with authentic lava-rock waterfalls, an open-air hot tub, a kid-friendly beach, and a stunning view of Hanalei Bay and the Napali Coast. The beach is a 5-7 minute walk from the lobby. Hanalei Bay Resort offers complimentary golf cart rides to and from the sand 24 hours a day. The incredible amenities, breathtaking scenery and endless adventures are just some of the reasons why Hanalei Beach Resort is one of the best vacation spots in the world. The resort is a 10 minute drive to the town of Hanalei and is within walking distance to the St. Regis Hotel with great restaurants and a full service spa. Princeville is approximately 25 miles (40 minutes) from the main airport in Kauai (Lihue Airport).
Opening Bid: $1,500 Donors: Ron & Judy Keith
Opening Bid: $1,500 Donors: Patti & Bill Schrader, Andrew & Julie Moore
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VIP Experience for Four to Country Summer Front Row Seats, Backstage Passes, Meet+Greet Saturday, June 6, 2015
LDV Cabernet Lovers Ferrick Family Wine Lot
Although you will be joining 11,000 country music fans on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from noon until late, on the five acre field at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds… you and three of your besties will NOT be watching the video walls! YOU will have FOUR VIP FRONT ROW SEATS to all the action! If the front row isn’t hot enough, you also have FOUR BACKSTAGE PASSES Saturday’s lineup is FULL of mega country stars…
How long would it take you to assemble a mixed case of Cabernet Sauvignon like this one from the stellar cellar of SCDS alumni parents Reed and Nancy Ferrick? Bid high and find out!
• The Swon Brothers (finalists on The Voice 2014) “This Close to Gone” • Frankie Ballard “Helluva Life” • Jerrod Niemann “Lover Lover” • Lee Brice “I Don’t Dance” (2014 ACM Song of the Year) • The Band Perry (ACM Vocal Group of the Year 2014) “If I Die Young” “Better Dig 2” and more! New in 2015 is an expanded Food Court, and between headliners on the Montgomery Village Main Stage, there’ll be a secondary stage featuring local musicians and groups from around Northern California. Oh, did I forget to mention? You also have your choice of a “Meet and Greet” with any of Saturday’s lineup! Yes, you can hang out with The Band Perry or any one of the amazing artists. What a blast! Get your cowboy hat and boots out and get ready to party!
This lot includes the following bottles of remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon: • 2001 La Jota Howell Mountain • 2001 Ramey Jericho Canyon • 2001 Dehlinger Estate • 2002 Stryker Monte Rosso • 2002 Chateau Montelena • 2002 Darioush Napa • 2003 Pride Napa • 2003 Pahlmeyer Jayson • 2003 Ledson Pine Mountain • 2004 Von Strasser Reserve • 2004 Pride Reserve • 2004 Joseph Phelps Napa Opening Bid: $500 Donors: Nancy & Reed Ferrick
Opening Bid: $1,000 Donors: The Amaturo Family of Companies
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Pétanque and Picnic Supper for Eight at the Murphys’
Flowers Once a Month from September to May
Originating in 1907 in Provence, France, Pétanque has become a popular leisure game played in parks and tournaments by fanatics and families around the globe. A cousin of horseshoes and bocce, Pétanque is a relaxing, social game that is easy to pick up and lots of fun to play. The winner of this lot will enjoy an afternoon of Pétanque under the oak trees at the beautiful Alexander Valley home of Katie and Denny Murphy with wine, snacks, laughter, and seven of their closest friends. After the scores are settled, they will enjoy a French-inspired picnic supper with roasted chicken, paté, breads, cheeses and seasonal vegetable salads. To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date. Opening Bid: $400 Donors: Katie & Denny Murphy
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SCDS mom Ceci Cook is known for her stunning floral arrangements. Starting in September, she will come into your home (on a mutually agreeable date and time of course!) and create one large stunning floral arrangement. Knowing Ceci she’ll leave you with several lovely smaller arrangements too. Her floral works will transform your home decor in an instant and leave you smiling. Opening Bid: $1,000 Donors: Cecelia & Gavin Cook
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One Week Stay at Four Seasons Aviara, North San Diego October 30 to November 6, 2015
One Week Stay at Four Seasons Aviara, North San Diego February 13 to February 20, 2016
Spend your Halloween at the West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnival or head down to San Diego’s Gas Lamp District for fun and frightful haunts, or bring the kids and make your memories at Legoland’s Brick or Treat Event or with Mickey, Jack Skellington, and the rest of the gang at Disneyland for a Haunted Mansion Holiday. Then, enjoy the rest of your week surfing, swimming, golfing, and relaxing in beautiful San Diego and Orange Counties. This lot includes a one-week stay at a fully furnished two-bedroom resort residence for four adults or two adults and two children at Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara: Saturday, October 30 to Saturday, November 6, 2015. Enjoy everything the Southern California coast has to offer: near perfect weather, pristine beaches, and activities for all ages. From family vacations and reunions with friends to business retreats, Aviara’s two bedroom resort residence is a unique and special accommodation that offers the best of both worlds: the comforts of home, combined with signature Four Seasons touches. Each villa features casually elegant décor, along with luxurious bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette. You’ll stretch out in spacious accommodations while taking in majestic views of the Aviara golf course, the Batiquitos Lagoon, rolling foothills and lush gardens. Guests also have access to Four Seasons fitness centers, swimming pools and legendary service.
What better way to spend SCDS February Break and Valentine’s Day than on the beautiful beaches of Southern California? This lot includes a one-week stay at a fully furnished two-bedroom resort residence for four adults or two adults and two children at Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara: Saturday, February 13 to Saturday, February 20, 2016. Opening Bid: $3,500 Donor: Dr. Nancy Doyle
Opening Bid: $3,500 Donor: Dr. Nancy Doyle
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Cyrus Vertical 2005-2010 in a Wooden Box
Front Sight Weapon Training
This is one of the most highly anticipated cases of wine Alexander Valley Vineyards has ever offered! It includes six different vintages of CYRUS packed in a wood collectors case. You can compare and contrast the past six vintages with this highly allocated case courtesy of SCDS Board Chair Katie Murphy and her family winery, Alexander Valley Vineyards, who honor pioneer Cyrus Alexander, after whom their flagship wine is named.
Attend a self defense gun training course at Front Sight Firearms Training Institute’s world-class facilities near Las Vegas, Nevada—taught by seasoned and professional law enforcement, military, and private citizen instructors to levels that far exceed law enforcement and military standards, without any boot camp mentality or drill instructors attitudes. After your first firearms training course at Front Sight you will leave with skills that surpass 99% of the gun owning population! This is no exaggeration. Once you’ve completed your first Front Sight course you’ll discover that you’ve become the self defense training expert among your peers! Whether you are a private citizen who is new to self defense gun training and want to learn the proper skills the right way—the first time; or you have a concealed weapons permit and want a level of training that surpasses what you’ve received from your local gun training course; or you are in law enforcement or the military and have heard from your fellow officers that Front Sight is the undisputed leader in providing the absolute best training and is the greatest value in the gun training industry: this lot is for you! This lot is good for one person attending a four-day defensive handgun, tactical shotgun, or practical rifle course, or for two people attending a two-day course in the same areas. Certificate only valid for a student’s first course at Front Sight. No expiration date. Airfare and accommodations not included.
Opening Bid: $250 Donors: Alexander Valley Vineyards / Katie Wetzel Murphy
Opening Bid: $600 Donor: Front Sight Firearms Training Institute
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Carolina & Co. provides a highly personal collection of unique merchandise and services which we trust will reeect your personal style too. Our passion is helping you nd the perfect gift for your special occasion. Located in the Railroad Square, be sure to stop by, make yourself at home and come back often!
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114 Three Sticks for Three Couples with Bob Cabral
SCDS dad and Three Sticks’ new winemaker Bob Cabral invites three couples to a special tasting at his new winemaking venture, along with a multi-course luncheon prepared by El Dorado. Receive a signed magnum of Three Sticks 2012 Durell Chardonnay and then spend an amazing day in the historic town of Sonoma at the new Three Sticks Wines tasting salon, The Adobe. Bob will lead you on a tour of the historic Adobe–a home constructed in 1842 and continuously occupied until 2013–just off of the Sonoma Town Square. After your special tasting, you will enjoy a multi-course lunch in their Storehouse prepared by El Dorado. Bob will of course be pairing wines with each course for your dining pleasure. All three couples will also be added to the Three Sticks Wines mailing list. Opening Bid: $1,250 Donors: Three Sticks Wines, Bob & Heather Cabral
. Carolina & C . 105 T H I R D STRE ET . 707.52 6 . 6 879 WWW.CAROLINAANDCO.COM
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115 Girlfriends Getaway at the Spa at Farmhouse Inn
Grand Opening Special
Try one of our new King Deluxe Rooms and enjoy a three course dinner for two in the Restaurant and complimentary breakfast for just $675! Contact Meghan Smith at 707.887.3300 x306 or
[email protected]. The small print: Valid any Sunday, Monday or Thursday now through the end of June. Cannot be combined with other specials. Valid now through 6/30/15. Does not include taxes or gratuities. Cannot be used on Fridays or Saturdays. Must call or email to book this special.
You get up at the crack of dawn to plan out your own day before getting everyone else up, dressed, fed, and out the door to get to school and work on time. You packed the lunches, checked the homework, and even found the missing shoe just in time to get the kids to school and make it to your parents meeting. You then cram a full day of work into just a few hours before you are back at school to rush the kids to little league practice and ballet, which gives you just enough time to get to the grocery store to pick up fixings for dinner. You pick up the kids, take them home, and put the water on. You make a delicious dinner as always and then it’s time for homework and bed. You exhale, close your eyes and the alarm clock goes off. You are hereby urged to take a day to relax. Invite three of your closest girlfriends for a day at the new Spa at Farmhouse Inn. You and your guests will each enjoy bubbles on the back patio of Farmhouse Restaurant, ninety-minute spa treatments, and a picnic lunch prepared by Farmhouse’s estate chef accompanied by Lost & Found Pinot Noir. Enjoy use of the pool and hot tub, then end your day with a terrace tasting at Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery. Opening Bid: $750 Donors: The Spa at Farmhouse Inn / Joe Bartolomei & Sharon Henderson and Catherine Bartolomei-Smith & Rod Smith
Travel and Leisure’s 2014 World’s Best Awards #4 in the United States (Inns) • #28 in the World (Hotels)
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116 Four Nights in Incline Village, Lake Tahoe
Spend five days and four nights in a beautiful half-duplex with four bedrooms and three baths in Tahoe’s Incline Village. Located just below the Diamond Peak Ski Resort, the lake and mountain views from this home are spectacular. The home is well equipped to provide a very comfortable vacation in a development with tennis courts, a pool, and a hot tub that are open during the summer months. This home sleeps ten and is the perfect home base for your skiing, fishing, mountain biking, or backpacking day trips. Spend the day in the Tahoe snow, sun, or water, then relax with the family by the refreshing pool or in the toasty hot tub. Offer good through May 2, 2016. Blackout dates are Christmas, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Presidents Day holidays. Consider using it for a portion of February Ski Week 2016! Opening Bid: $1,000 Donors: Paul & Debra Johnson
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Warriors Pre-Season Luxury Suite Experience for 16
Neiman Marcus Shopping Spree with a Personal Stylist
Treat yourself and 15 of your best basketball buddies or business associates to super-star treatment with the exclusive use of a luxury suite at the Oracle Arena in Oakland. This package entitles the winning bidder to a luxury suite for a 2015-2016 pre-season Golden State Warriors home game plus four VIP parking passes. Gift certificate is good for a mutually agreed upon game before September 1, 2015. Food and beverages not included.
How would you like $1,000 in your pocket and a delicious lunch for two in the Rotunda at Neiman Marcus, followed by two hours of shopping with your very own personal stylist, and finished off with a comfortable stay at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square? Personal Shopper and Stylist Lily Saleh has worked for Celine, Saks Fifth Avenue Couture, Neiman Marcus Couture, and Akris, and has managed a French boutique purchasing ready-to-wear from Paris. With over 30 years in ready-to-wear and couture, Lily has intimate knowledge of designer brands in haute couture, couture, ready-towear, contemporary, and bridge. She has assisted many influential and celebrity clientele throughout the Bay Area and Southern California and has built and maintained a loyal client base, providing them with product knowledge, fashion advice, and honest and confident feedback. Personal shopping experience to be planned on a mutually agreeable date. Your gift certificate for a classic room at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square is valid through May 2, 2016.
Opening Bid: $1,500 Donor: Golden State Warriors
Opening Bid: $750 Donors: Lily Saleh, Dan & Dahna McDonald, Stephen & Susan Krimel, Hilton San Francisco Union Square
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Pinot on the Russian River for Eight Couples presented by Lando Wines
Tahoe-Northside for 4 Nights for up to 12 People
This one-of-a-kind experience on (or in) the beautiful Russian River begins at 1pm on either Saturday, August 1 or 15 with an inner-tubing trip guided by Sam and Jennifer Lando. Tubes and beverages appropriate for the trip will also be provided. The winning bidders will eventually arrive at a private beach and be treated, in an exclusive setting, to a wonderful three-course family-style meal accompanied by Lando Pinot Noirs, Arista Winery Pinot Noirs, and Mauritson Vineyards wines. As the festivities come to a close, guests will be shuttled home by luxury transportation. Opening Bid: $1,200 Donors: Lando Wines / Sam & Jennifer Lando, Arista Winery, Mauritson Vineyards, Brandt Insurance / family picnic grounds, Woody’s Wine Tours
Enjoy a four-night stay in this resort-like home in Tahoe Donner with five bedrooms and a loft. The home can sleep up to 12 people. Enjoy sunsets on the deck with sweeping views of Mt. Rose, while the kids enjoy a game of foosball or a movie in the bonus room. Entertain in the gourmet kitchen while your guests relax in the great room in front of a roaring fire in the river rock fireplace. The home is close to Tahoe Donner amenities for winter and summer fun: from great skiing for little ones to cross country or sledding, from golf to swimming or working out to kayaking at the Marina at Donner Lake. Great trails for hiking and mountain biking. Closest to Northstar, Squaw Valley, and Sugarbowl. Subject to availability, excluding Christmas, New Years, SCDS Ski Week, and July 4. Expires May 2016. Opening Bid: $1,500 Donors: Jeff & Shannon Ledger
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121 Head of School for Half a Day plus a Chauffeured Ride to and from School
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Let’s face it: while we parents may covet the wine dinners or exotic vacations, your kids, more than anything, want to be Head of School for half a day. It’s just, well, cool! The day will start with a chauffeured ride to school in one of Mark Ketcham’s special vintage convertibles…a triple black 1994 Porsche 964 Lightweight Speedster, a dark blue 1971 Mercedes 280 Sl Roadster, or perhaps a new one has has picked up between now and the day your child gets to reign over SCDS. As guest Head of School, your child will receive the perks (a nice big office with lunch brought in), the glory (lead an assembly, visit classrooms, and perhaps even tackle a lesson if so inclined), and the power (make irrevocable Head of School pronouncements and creatively solve discipline and human resources issues). Your day will end with a chauffeured ride home in the same (or a different!) cool car from Mark Ketcham’s fleet. Dr. Weaver actually does not even have it this good; you may find yourself bidding against him! Opening Bid: $500 Donors: Sonoma Country Day School, Mark & Allie Ketcham
P.O. BOX 2435 • SANTA ROSA CA 95405 • 707.799.5008 WWW.HUGHES-PHOTOGRAPHY.COM EMAIL:
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122 Dinner and an Overnight at the Farmhouse Inn with an on-loan Mercedes-Benz Convertible
If you don’t live like a celebrity, then act like one! Auto enthusiasts and lovers of fine cars are sure to create a buzz behind the wheel of a slick, stylish, 402-horsepower E350 Mercedes-Benz Cabriolet Convertible. For 48 glorious hours, go full throttle through the back roads of Sonoma County, as you man (or woman!) your very own luxury sports car. At the end of the day, peel into the internationally-acclaimed and Michelin starred Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant for a little more VIP treatment. During your three-course dinner with wine pairings you’ll be rewarded with inspired cuisine and attentive service. Don’t worry about driving home in the dark, since this package includes an overnight stay in one of their luxurious deluxe Barn rooms. The highly trained concierges at Farmhouse will also gladly create a customized “driving tour” for you to ensure you enjoy meandering in your luxurious new car through the back roads of Sonoma County.
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Mercedes-Benz rental made possible by Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa. Note that they do not rent these luxury cars; this is an exclusive offering they are making to benefit SCDS. Proof of insurance and valid driver’s license required. Arrangements must be scheduled in advance. Specific Mercedes type is based on availability the day of pick up. Farmhouse dinner and overnight accommodations must be made in advance and are based on availability. Not valid on weekends July through October. Opening Bid: $650 Donors: Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant / Joe Bartolomei & Sharon Henderson and Catherine Bartolomei-Smith & Rod Smith, Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa
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123 Giants Four Lower Box Seats, Four Club Level Passes, and a Tim Lincecum Autographed Ball It’s a wonder how the “Freak” can still lift his hand to sign a ball with all of those World Series rings on it, but he signed one for you! Win this lot and you will be taking home a baseball signed by legendary two-time Cy Young Award-winning Tim Lincecum and then scheduling a trip to AT&T park with three of your friends to watch the Giants take on their foe from your seats in the Lower Box Section. You and your friends will also enjoy access to the exclusive Club Level. Some benefits include varied food stands, several well stocked bars, plenty of table seating, and less crowded bathrooms. The Club Level features a variety of original artwork and a collection of historical photography chronicling Giants history. It is also home to a new permanent display area behind home plate which showcases Giants Memorabilia including the World Series Trophy. “The 2015 World Champion San Francisco Giants” does have a nice “ring” to it! Maybe you will be the lucky charm that breaks the odd-year curse and takes the Giants all the way to the trophy for the second time in a row and fourth time this decade! Restricted to Home Games only and not all dates are available. Book early! Opening Day and Final Home Game NOT available. Opening Bid: $300 Donors: San Francisco Giants
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70 Bottle Wine Console of Reclaimed French Oak and Cedar
La Grande Muraille de Vin The Great Wall of Wine
These gorgeous wine consoles were handcrafted by SCDS dad and master craftsman Vincent Rago with help from SCDS grandfather Roger Warburton, another master craftsman. They are made of French oak from Caymus Vineyards wine tanks and cedar from reclaimed fence boards. The stains of Cabernet Sauvignon can still be seen on the underside of the oak tops, while the cedar bases have been sanded smooth with a hand rubbed, satin, oil finish. With spaces one bottle deep, each console holds 70 bottles, and measures 35.5" x 51" x 14.25".
Vous sentez-vous chanceux? Are you feeling lucky? We’ve stocked the two beautifully handcrafted wine consoles featured on page 50 full of wonderful wines for your choosing. Every single bottle is valued at a minimum of $50. However at least half of the bottles are valued at more than that, and there are even gems worth more than $150. A list of wines will be available at the event. Simply pay $50 per bottle and grab whichever bottle (or bottles) you’d like! Where does the luck come into play, you ask? We wrapped the bottles and mixed them up! So, you won’t know what you’ve bought until you pull off the paper. Either way, you are sure to get your money’s worth and have a good bottle of wine to add to your cellar. Even better, you could be the hero of your table and pull the cork from a bottle of Kosta Browne and share it with your friends tonight! So, what do you say? We have wine bags! We have empty wine boxes and a hand truck! This is a really fun way to stock up on wine and benefit our school too. If you’re interested in buying either of these handcrafted 70 bottle wine consoles, they too are for sale on our Big Board. Please see page 50 for details.
There are two wine consoles, which are being sold separately. The top two bidders will each win! If you want both of them, please bid twice! Opening Bid: $400 each Donors: Vincent & Jana Rago, Roger & Karen Warburton
Price per bottle: $50 Thank you to the generous donors who made our La Grande Muraille de Vin possible! Ron and Laura Allen Fred and Pat Biagi Richard and Jennifer Coombs Fisher Vineyards / The Fisher Family David and Heidi Jacquin Ketcham Estate / Mark and Allie Ketcham Sonoma Country Day School Trione Vineyards and Winery Friends of SCDS (2)
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902 Mixology Party for 40 Saturday, September 5, 2015
Forty lucky party people are invited to join Peter and Rachelle Robertson on Saturday September 5, 2015 from 7-10pm at their beautiful Italian inspired “Villa del Sol” Fountaingrove Estate for the Party of the YEAR! They will have a fabulous professional mixologist on hand creating a few signature cocktails and keep the drinks flowing. Of course there will be yummy wine available too. It wouldn’t be an SCDS soiree without it! There will be a light assortment of tasty hors d’oeuvres to nibble on with the cocktails and wine, including cheeses, salumi, and other treats provided by Bellwether Farms that never disappoint. Of course there will be some sweet treats too! In addition to all of this, the hot tub and pool will be “open” and the beautiful fire pit will be glowing as you take in the beautiful views and enjoy their multiple terraces for visiting with your friends. Be one of the “lucky ones”… Engaging speakers, artists and entertainers exploring the theme
TRENDING NOW Our digital lives and how we live them
Buy-In: $100 per person Donors: Peter & Rachelle Robertson, Bellwether Farms/Liam & Diana Callahan
How is our humanity being defined by our technology, and how are we defining it? How much are we “alone together,” as technology pushes us closer to our machines and farther from each other? And where are our lives richer beyond our imaginations because of it?
Saturday, November 7, 2015 | 1-5pm Jackson Theater at Sonoma Country Day School Food and wine reception following Advance Tickets: $40 general | $25 students Learn more about TED, TEDx and this event at TEDxSonomaCounty.com This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED. Special thanks to our print sponsor Chromagraphics/REACH360.
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903 Oliver Ranch Tour and Reception at Catelli’s for 35 Friday, May 29, 2015
On Friday May 29, 2015 at 3:30pm, 35 people will ride in a luxury coach from Catelli’s in Geyserville to Oliver Ranch for a 4:00pm tour of the world-renowned sculpture ranch. Tours of the ranch are extremely limited and are only available through benefits supporting non-profit organizations. The tour length is approximately 2.5 plus hours, covering approximately 2.5 miles and 600 feet in elevation change (up and down). It can be likened to a light hike in the woods as paths are unpaved. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and comfortable walking shoes are essential. Located in the heart of Sonoma County, Oliver Ranch is home to 18 remarkable site-specific installations; the most recent of which is Ann Hamilton's The Tower where commissioned dance, poetry, theatre, and music performances take place. The picturesque 100-acre property was originally bought by Steve and Nancy Oliver in 1981 to graze a few extra sheep from, as Steve says, “My daughter’s 4-H project gone bad.” The ranch’s evolution from exiled sheep quarters to world-renowned sculpture ranch was gradual and organic, a natural convergence of the Olivers' longstanding passion for art and deep connection to the land. Following the tour, guests are invited to a private wine and appetizer reception at Catelli’s, a landmark third generation California-inspired Italian restaurant. Buy-In: $125 per person Donors: Oliver Ranch / Steve & Nancy Oliver, Catelli’s / Domenica & Michael Catelli, Pure Luxury Transportation
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904 Imagination Playground Blocks
2015 C300
starting at $38,400* * MSRP excludes options, tax, title, registration, and $995 transportation charge.
2015 SPRINTER 2500 CARGO VAN
$35,995*
NEW 4-cylinder engine, 7 speed transmission with clean BluTEC Diesel Technology
* MSRP excludes options, tax, title, registration, and $995 transportation charge.
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Imagine a way for our students to engage in unstructured free-play while developing intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally. Imagination Playground is an innovative playground equipment system that transforms any space—schools, children’s museums, parks, camps—into a playspace that encourages learning, social development, and movement all while having fun. Comprised of an assortment of loose parts including foam blocks in uniquely designed shapes, Imagination Playground empowers children to constantly reconfigure the space around them, and design their own course of play. With Imagination Playground blocks, SCDS students can build a new world every day, making objects such as animals, rocket ships, and robots; imaginary places like houses, factories, and cities; and engage in dramatic scenarios, settings, and games to play. Most important, they will make the rules. Because Imagination Playground is child-directed and open-ended, it encourages self-expression through deep, joyful play. To learn more, watch the video at imaginationplayground.com. Our goal is to purchase 197 blocks and create a mobile Imagination Playground of our very own for our students to use anywhere on campus. We are already half way there! Purchase a block for SCDS by donating $100. Purchase in the Buy-In section of our auction at LDV or contact Jimi Conners in the Development Office at
[email protected] or 707.284.3263.
2015.5 V60
Starting at $36,890 * 37 Highway MPG 85% Recyclability 95% Recoverability * MSRP excludes options, tax, title, registration, and $895 transportation charge.
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905 SCDS Creativity 2012 Pinot Noir CIRQ Treehouse Vineyard
438 1ST STREET, 4TH FLOOR SANTA ROSA, CA 95401 (707) 525-8800 | WWW.PERRYLAW.NET
CIRQ is trustee Michael Browne’s newest Estate Pinot Noir project, and he generously handcrafted a special barrel of his 2012 Treehouse Vineyard Pinot Noir to benefit SCDS. Treehouse Vineyard is located in the western hills of the Russian River Valley at an elevation of 750 feet. This unique site lies above the fog line and is carefully farmed to produce fruit of unparalleled quality. In keeping with our new mission branded wine series, he chose our guiding principle Creativity for the wine name. The bottles were generously screen printed by Bergin Glass Impressions. Production is limited. $75 per 750ml Bottle Donors: CIRQ Estate / Michael & Sarah Browne, Bergin Glass Impressions / Mike & Karen Bergin
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SCDS Contribution Cabernet Sauvignon
SCDS Integrity Syrah
This wine specially made to benefit SCDS was one of the first in our new series of SCDS Wines on a Mission program. Contribution 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is from KD Vineyards, which was established in Alexander Valley by Katie and Denny Murphy in 1986. In 2009 the vineyard was replanted from Merlot to Cabernet Sauvignon, and this wine was made from the first vintage of those grapes in 2012. The vineyard is situated on benchland overlooking the Russian River Valley, and benefits from the wonderful climate and soil that Alexander Valley is known for. The bottles were generously screen printed by Bergin Glass Impressions.
This wine specially made to benefit SCDS was one of the first in our new series of SCDS Wines on a Mission program. Integrity 2012 Syrah is from Vivio Vineyards, which is located high on Mount Taylor in the cool Bennett Valley AVA, one of the best places in California for Syrah. It was planted in 2003 by Joe and Priscilla Vivio to the noble Rhone grapes, Syrah and Rousanne. Initially planted with 3 premium Syrah clones from the ENTAV program(877, 174, 470), later the top clones from the US (Alban) and Australia (Grange) were added. These five clones have been cofermented to produce this dark and complex 2012 Syrah. The bottles were generously screen printed by Bergin Glass Impressions.
$360 per case | $100 per magnum Donors: Denny & Katie Murphy, Murphy Family Vineyards, Bergin Glass Impressions / Mike & Karen Bergin, Sonoma Country Day Parents (CDP)
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$360 per case | $100 per magnum Donors: Joe & Priscilla Vivio, Murphy Family Vineyards, Bergin Glass Impressions / Mike & Karen Bergin, Sonoma Country Day Parents (CDP)
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Auctioneer Greg Quiroga Tonight marks the tenth year that fundraising auctioneer Greg Quiroga has been our auctioneer, and we are thrilled to have him back. Greg is one of the nation's premiere fundraising auctioneers, and has been conducting fundraising auctions for nonprofit organizations all across the United States for over a decade. In addition to SCDS’s La Dolce Vita, he works with over 50 nonprofits, schools, foundations, arts organizations and charities nationwide to help raise over $10 million a year. Greg’s performances are always a fiery combination of passion, humor and heartfelt engagement. His favorite part of the auction is that moment when the crowd comes together to help change the world— through the paddle raise. He considers his job to be to “help people pay more than they should for things they don’t need in support of the Sonoma Country Day School” and he always manages to make people feel good about having done so. In 2014 Greg launched his new company, Stellar Fundraising Auctions (stellarsf.com), with longtime business associate Ed Gold. Greg and his wife Michele live in San Francisco with their son Ryder, who sold his first auction lot when he was just four.
1 SCDS Reserved Parking Space
Celebrate your support of SCDS every day of the year! This auction item entitles you to the most visible (and closest) parking space on campus. Your name will be printed on the sign which reserves the spot for you day and night for 365 days. Jimmy Choos: $500. Shoe repair after hiking across gravel parking lot: $150. Parking proximity: priceless! Suggested Opening Bid: $500 Donor: Sonoma Country Day School
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2 VIP Package for Four Serious Warriors Fans
Since Joe Lacob and Peter Guber purchased the Golden State Warriors in 2011, they've not only managed to turn the team into a success on the court but have attracted national praise for the franchise off the court, as well. "They have done everything right: their drafting, their trades, their hirings, their ticket sales," NBA Commissioner David Stern said. "It's a combination of Hollywood meets Silicon Valley meets entertainment meets customer service, and they're doing a great job." Go see what all the fuss is about with four special seats from the Warriors General Manager Bob Myers. Not only will you have great seats, you will also receive a VIP parking pass in the players lot and you get to enter through the players entrance! Though you are bound to run into some cool people in the parking lot, you will also get to meet and greet with the players during half time. Also included in this VIP package is a club pass to the VIP lounge for complimentary food and drink. Available on a mutually agreeable game. Suggested Opening Bid: $500 Donors: Bob Myers / Warriors General Manager, Farmhouse Inn / Joe Bartolomei & Sharon Henderson and Catherine Bartolomei-Smith & Rod Smith
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3 The Godowski-Mark Honu House in Kona, Hawaii for Six Nights for up to Eight People
Honu House means “Turtle House” in Hawaiian and what a shell this turtle has! An elegant 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in Keahou Estates, which is one of KailuaKona’s premiere locations and features a full-time guarded gate, manicured streets, and sweeping Pacific Ocean views...this home has a pool/spa and a beautiful tropical garden in the backyard. It’s on the south side with golf courses and beaches for snorkeling and boogie boarding within minutes. All this and it’s only about fifteen minutes from the Alii Drive shopping district in Kona. You will enjoy a fabulous 7 days/6 nights for up to 8 people with the amazing features of this house: a black bottom pool with built in spa is in the front of the house to capture the gorgeous Pacific Ocean views. The front lanai has a seating area, BBQ and dining area above street level and is beautifully landscaped for privacy. The floors are African mahogany throughout, and there’s even an elevator since the
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house is on a hill, with the garage below and the single level living area above: living room, family room, full kitchen, two offices, and laundry room. The backyard features include a large lawn area for playing, hillside with tropical garden, a path leading to tropical fruit trees at the top level (mango, orange, starfruit, banana, and avocados) and a covered lanai with lounge and dining area. The area includes so many ways to keep yourself and every family member busy and happy while enjoying: snorkeling, fishing, golf, scuba diving, kayaking, boat tours, cruising, beaches, shopping, farmers markets, Kealakakua Bay, Captain Cook, Place of Refuge to the south, Seahorse Farm, Kohala Coast, Waikaloa, Waipio Valley, Paniolo country to the north, and the Hilo side of the island has botanical gardens and waterfalls…your basic tropical paradise! To be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date, excluding the Christmas holidays, 2015. Opening Bid: $1,500 Donors: Melanie Mark & Paul Godowski
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Luxury Carver Yacht Cruise with a Catered Meal for Eight
Drivers, start your engines! NASCAR VIP Experience for Four
Busy schedule with no time for a relaxing and fun getaway with your friends? Then this is the lot for you! The lucky winning bidder will enjoy a day long, fully catered San Francisco Bay Cruise for eight adults on a 36-foot Carver Yacht. You will be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine and feel wrapped in elegant and inviting luxury from the moment you step aboard the ship, with its plush leather seating, teak floors and contemporary décor. Once you’ve admired the well appointed and roomy cabin, you and your guests will depart from the Petaluma Marina for a scenic cruise down the Petaluma River, where you will feel like you have gone back in time as you gently float past the rolling hills of southern Sonoma County. As you meander toward the Bay you will enjoy a selection of Sonoma Coast Chardonnays, Rosés and Pinot Noirs paired with a delicious and specially prepared meal of artisan cheeses, fresh seafood, and locally sourced vegetables and meats. As you enter the San Pablo Bay and head toward the delightful towns of Tiburon and Sausalito, you will enjoy stunning views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and Angel Island. If you desire a chance to stop and stretch your legs before completing the loop around the shores of Angel Island and heading home, plans can be made when you schedule your cruise to dock in Tiburon for a leisurely stroll or a cocktail at the lively Sam’s Anchor Cafe. Of course, your experience will include a captain and a server, so you won’t have to lift a finger, except to enjoy the food and wine. Date to be mutually agreed upon, from May through October 2015, weekends and holidays included.
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is Sonoma Raceway’s largest annual event held this year on Sunday June 28, 2015. You and three of your best friends will be able to see it ALL…up close and REALLY personal! This is no ordinary opportunity and is NOT available to the general public. First, you will be picked up at the Sonoma County Airport by Helico Sonoma for your private flight that will sweep you into NASCAR heaven! Look below you and notice the LONG line of cars waiting in the June sun to get into the front gates as you fly in. When you arrive at Sonoma Raceway, you will have preferred seating for four during the Driver’s Meeting before the race. Your four Hot Passes will immerse you in NASCAR as you will have FULL access to the garage and pits before and DURING the race. Are you kidding me?!? Special Note: This is Jeff Gordon’s final year in NASCAR and he’ll be there! He is the most winning driver at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 with 5 wins! Along with Jeff, there will be Danica, Tony, Dale Jr. and more! Hungry and thirsty? You will have four passes for seating in the Turn 11 Hospitality Pavilion where you’ll enjoy a gourmet Sonoma Valley feast overlooking Sonoma Raceway’s notorious final hairpin. No hot dogs here! So, grab your sunscreen and sunglasses…wear your favorite driver’s swag…and get ready to feel the thunder! Suggested Opening Bid: $3,000 Donors: Sonoma Raceway, Helico Sonoma, Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery
Suggested Opening Bid: $1,000 Donor: Kimberly Pfendler
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6 Exclusive West Texas Hunt for Four with Josh Hochberg and Brad Weaver
This adventurous lot will be sold as a BUY-IN to the four highest bidders during the live auction. Save Thursday, November 12 through Sunday, November 15, 2015 for this exclusive hunting extravaganza! Join SCDS dad Josh Hochberg and Head of School Brad Weaver at the historic 7D Ranch, a large private ranch in Texas that spans parts of four counties: Tom Green, Irion, Sterling, and Reagan. What makes this experience so exclusive is that the ranch has NEVER had commercial hunters or lessees straining the wildlife population, and the property has been ranched for more than a 100 years by Julia Sugg Hochberg’s family. The ranch has a reputation for magnificent white tail deer, but you can also hunt for turkey, quail, javelina, and wild hog...or even predators such as bobcat, coyote, or mountain lion. Hunting guides who are familiar with the property will accompany you, and your hosts will happily take your prizes to local butchers and/or taxidermists, depending on your wishes.
BUY-IN ADVENTURE
Your accommodations will be the luxurious ranch headquarters compound, where every bedroom has an en suite. The ranch is remote, quiet, relaxing, and a good place to almost get off-the-grid. There is no land telephone. Occasionally, the Satellite TV and Internet work and just recently, 4G cell phone service has begun to reach the ranch. Brad and Josh will tend to your every need. There is no need to worry about guns and ammunition...though you are welcome to bring your own if you would like. Rifles are available for hunting deer and larger animals as well as shotguns for hunting birds. Winning bidders who wish to hint must purchase a Texas hunting license (available online). For the history buffs, there is interesting history on the ranch from Native American arrowheads to a historical marker showing the former location of a stage coach camp on the Southern Overland Route. The area was once inhabited by outlaw Tom Ketchum, known as Black Jack. The 7D Ranch headquarters is in Irion County, 35 miles due west of San Angelo, which is serviced by American Airlines connecting through Dallas. While air transportation is not included, transportation from the airport to the ranch will be provided. Suggested Opening Buy-in: $2,500/person Donated by: Sonoma Jet Center / Josh & Julia Hochberg, Bar None Hunt Company, Brad & Jeanne Weaver
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7 Three Bottle Verticals from Ten Cult Napa Wineries (30 bottles)
This is one truly over-the-top lot of highly sought after cult Napa wines: three 750ml bottle verticals from ten different wineries. — 2008 - 2009 - 2010 — Abreu Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (3-pack case) BOND Quella Red Wine (individual wood boxes for each 750) Bryant Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Colgin IX Estate Red Wine Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan Cabernet Sauvignon (wood 3-pack case) Ovid Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine (wood 3-pack case) Rudd Estate Red Wine (wood 3-pack case) Sloan Estate Red Wine (wood 3-pack case) Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Staglin Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Suggested Opening Bid: $5,000 Donors: Abreu Vineyards, Bryant Family Vineyard, BOND Estates, Colgin Cellars, Hundred Acre Wines, Ovid Napa Valley, Rudd Oakville Estate, Sloan Estate, Spottswoode Estate, Staglin Family Vineyard
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8 Italy Times Three Two Nights Each at Three Luxury Resorts Rome, Bologna, and Como You and your loved one will have the Italian vacation of your lives with consecutive stays in three of Italy’s most notable destinations. Plan your progressive vacation stays at Rome’s The First Luxury Art Hotel, Bologna’s Palazzo di Varignana, and Lake Como’s Grand Hotel Tremezzo and set off to enjoy the sights, tastes, and sounds of the Italian cityscape and countryside. The First Luxury Art Hotel Roma is a place where luxury and feeling at home interweave to create a new hospitality concept just a short walk from the Piazza del Popolo, Via del Corso, and The Spanish Steps. In the heart of the city, this 5-star luxury boutique hotel is the ideal base to explore the beautiful capital while enjoying top-notch contemporary accommodations. Your next stop is Palazzo di Varignana Resort & Spa, a traditional eighteenth-century Tuscan summer residence located on a magical and charming site elegantly set on nearly 50 acres of parkland overlooking the hills from the ancient villa, dating back to 1705. It is the ideal destination to regenerate your body and mind, deep inside nature with the benefits of a large spa and both indoor and open-air pools. Next is the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, which is one of the oldest and loveliest luxury hotels on Lake Como. It is an authentic Art Nouveau palace that offers a warm inviting welcome and the delights of a true 5-star vacation. From its unique lakeside position it offers unparalleled views of Bellagio and the stunning Grigne mountains. Reservations based on availability. Suggested Opening Bid: $1,500 Donors: First Luxury Art Hotel Roma, Palazzo di Varignana Resort & Spa, Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Farmhouse Inn / Joe Bartolomei & Sharon Henderson and Catherine Bartolomei-Smith & Rod Smith
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9 Sonoma-Style Progressive Dinner for 15 Couples Saturday, September 19 Farmhouse, Kosta Browne / Zazu, Vintner’s Inn Save Saturday, September 19 for SCDS’s progressive dinner extravaganza! Gather your friends and take part in this evening of fine wines, creative culinary fare, and unique Sonoma County settings. This entertaining lot will be sold as a BUY-IN PARTY to the fifteen highest bidders during the live auction! This evening is sure to be one of those not-to-bemissed parties. This year guests will be chauffeured from venue to venue in a luxury coach. You’ll meet at the Vintner’s Inn, park your cars, then be whisked away for a memorable evening. The festivities will begin at 4:30pm at the Farmhouse, where SCDS dad Joe Bartolomei and new BUY-IN PARTY SCDS mom Catherine Bartolomei-Smith bring together two fifth-generation Sonoma farmers, a Michelin-starred chef, a world class maitre d’ and a master sommelier, who will conspire to create a magical first stop for the evening. You will taste and experience a selection of the finest Russian River Valley wines from Iron Horse Ranch & Vineyards, owned by the Sterling’s who are an alumni family. Just imagine sipping one of their iconic sparkling wines perfectly paired with tasty small bites. Your next stop is Kosta Browne Winery’s new tasting room at The Barlow in Sebastopol, who have paired up with Zazu to provide you with a not-to-beforgotten food and wine experience. SCDS parents Michael and Sarah Browne
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and new SCDS parents Duskie Estes and John Stewart will be your hosts at this hip and happening venue. Kosta Browne is known for their flavorful and intense wines that are highly sought after and not readily available...but they will be for you this evening! And Zazu is “as local as local gets and of the season to the moment.” Their menus are put together after a hunt through the gardens to see what is ripe and ready. The night will end with a private party at John Ash and Co/ Vintner’s Inn. They will entice you with something sweet and something savory, while you continue to sip fine wines. And dancing, oh yes...there will be dancing fun! Suggested Opening Buy-in: $500/couple Donors: Pure Luxury Transportation; Farmhouse Inn / Joe Bartolomei & Sharon Henderson and Catherine Bartolomei-Smith & Rod Smith; Kosta Browne / Michael & Sarah Browne; Zazu / Duskie Estes & John Stewart; John Ash and Co. / Vintner’s Inn
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10 An Exclusive Experience to choose your own HEARTS ON FIRE® Diamond or Diamond Piece of Jewelry in Boston It's amazing because HEARTS ON FIRE starts with less than 1/10th of 1% of the world's natural rough diamonds. It’s amazing because HEARTS ON FIRE artisans craft their diamonds at 100X magnification that results in a perfect mirror polish…10 times the global industry standard… that outshines ANY other diamond. It’s amazing because HEARTS ON FIRE skilled craftsmen uphold the highest quality of diamond creation, leveraging cutting-edge anti-vibration technology, and a scientific diamond-cutting formula that is unknown to anyone else in the world thus creating the World’s Most Perfectly Cut Diamond. It’s amazing because this experience is the FIRST EVER and is ONE OF A KIND!
This lot includes the following: • 2 nights/3 days in Boston escorted by Ame and Doug Van Dyke of E.R. Sawyer Jewelers • 2 nights at the Boston Hyatt Regency that is centrally located near many Boston sites • Exclusive tour of Hearts on Fire • Diamond Cutting Demonstration • Hands on Diamond Experience • Dinner with Ame and Doug Van Dyke and either the founders of Hearts On Fire, the innovators behind the industry-changing brand, or the CEO of Hearts on Fire at a fabulous Boston restaurant and the BEST part— $10,000 credit to purchase a Hearts on Fire diamond or piece of jewelry! The small print: Air fare NOT included (the hotel does have transportation available from Logan Int’l Airport) Date to be mutually agreed upon. Suggested Opening Bid: $7,500 Donors: E.R. Sawyer Jewelers / Ame & Doug Van Dyke
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Philip C. Nix Faculty Fund
French Wines from our Board of Trustees
Tonight is our opportunity to thank all of the SCDS teachers who have made a difference in the lives of our children and grandchildren. The men and women who teach our children have an awesome responsibility. They are fostering curiosity, imparting skills, and nurturing joy in learning that will last a lifetime.
Our SCDS Board of Trustees have generously gathered a wonderful collection of wines from all over France for your bidding pleasure at our Paris Sous les Etoiles event. Some have come from their personal cellars and others have been hand selected to accompany this lot. • 1975 Chateau d’Yquem • 1979 Chateau Haut Brion • 1990 Florian Perier Chateau Moulin Bellegrave
Please lift your paddle for the special appeal this year and contribute to the Philip
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux Blend (magnum)
• 1995 Calon-Segur, St. Estephe
C. Nix Faculty Fund, honoring the legacy of our Founding Headmaster.
• 2000 Trimbach Pinot Gris Sélection de Grains Nobles
Philip devoted his life to our school and is remembered for his vision
• 2001 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Pucelles”
of a remarkable place of learning and commitment to instructional
• 2003 Gevrey-Chambertin Vielles Vignes Gran Vin de Bourgagne
excellence. Gifts
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current and future faculty by recognizing extraordinary teaching, rewarding exceptional service, and helping to fund professional development,
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• 2005 Clos De L’Oratoire Des Papes CDP • 2005 Valandraud, St-Emilion • 2006 Pichon-Lalande, Pauillac • 2008 Domain des Daumard Chenin Blanc Quarts de Chaum • 2009 Domaine du Vieux Telegraph La Crau magnum • 2011 Domaine Didier Dagueneau “Pur Sang” Pouilly-Fumé
five percent of all gifts, unless otherwise directed, will be
• 2012 Domaine Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
designated for endowment and invested to generate income
in perpetuity for the faculty.
• 2012 Domaine François Carillon Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Let us show our support and appreciation by raising our paddles high to say,
“Thank you teachers! ”
“La Combe d’Orveau” “Champs Gain”
• 2012 Domaine Louis Jadot (Andre Gagey) Chambolle-Musigny
1er Cru “Les Baudes”
• Boulard Bauquaire Champagne • Jacky Navarre Vieille Reserve Cognac 750ml
La vie est trop courte pour boire du mauvais vin. (Life is too short to drink bad wine.) This is a typical French saying, and the French do enjoy consuming moderate amounts of good wine with their meals, noon and evening alike. Suggested Opening Bid: $1,500 Donors: Sonoma Country Day School Board of Trustees
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13 Four Front Row Seats at a Giants Home Game
Unfortunately, we couldn’t get you suited up and on the field. However, luckily for you, SCDS Board Chair Katie Murphy has hooked us up with the next best thing! You will be as close to the players as you can get (without being escorted out of the stadium) in these four front row seats at AT&T Park. Enjoy the warmth of the sunshine and the smell of the grass while watching the World Series Champion San Francisco Giants. Hang out with the best relief pitchers in baseball, but keep your glove up and your eyes open—this is foul ball territory! This will be an unforgettable experience! Perhaps you will go with baseball-loving friends, or consider asking Dr. Weaver to take your child and turn this into the world’s best babysitting gig when you send your child and two friends. Available on a mutually agreeable date during the 2015 season. Suggested Opening Bid: $400 Donors: Katie & Denny Murphy
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Authentic Persian Dinner for 20
Exclusive Resorts 3 Nights/4 Days to Anywhere of Your Choosing
Be transported to another continent through a feast for the senses. Enjoy a mouthwatering multi-course Persian and Indian meal with live entertainment. The evening will entail exotic homecooked Persian and Indian delicacies. You will be treated to traditional drinks as well as wine and beer, numerous appetizers, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes and desserts. As you dine, you will be entertained with Indian and Persian music and a performance by a professional belly dancer. If you have already had the pleasure of tasting Persian food, then you may know that it actually has a lot in common with Indian food, but owing to its position on the legendary Silk Road, it also shares significant traits of Chinese, Russian, Eastern European and Arabic food, as well. Persian food is a great compliment to the wonderful variety of Indian dishes that you might be familiar with. This event will take place at the home of Neda and Steve Lohrer who will be your hosts for your evening, along with Swati Singh and Jay Bansal, and Debbie and Rael Bernstein. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Oh the places you’ll go! Are beaches calling your name—the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Costa Rica, Mexico, Hawaii, or the Bahamas? Or are you a mountain lover—French Alps, Whistler, Telluride, or Jackson Hole? Maybe you’re a city kid craving some metropolitan flair—Paris, London, or New York? Or something more leisurely like Tuscany, Italy, The Eden Club, St. Andrews, Scotland, or Bovey Castle, Devon, England? Exclusive Resorts is waiting for you, just about anywhere you can dream to go! This auction lot is a three-night stay at any Exclusive Resorts (ER) property. As the world’s leading luxury destination club, ER pairs the spaciousness and elegance of state of the art private homes with the services and amenities of world-class resorts. Let ER create your perfect family vacation where services always include full concierge staff, pre-arrival grocery shopping, and daily housekeeping. Mutually agreed upon date and based on availability. Booking occurs sixty (60) days in advance. Suggested Opening Bid: $3,000 Donors: David & Heidi Jacquin
Suggested Opening Bid: $1,500 Donors: Steve & Neda Lohrer, Swati Singh & Jay Bansal, Rael & Debbie Bernstein
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16 Quintessential Wine Country Dinner Party for Twelve
SpaGrand Grand OpeningOpening Special
Book any 90 Minute Spa Treatment for Try price one ofofour new King Spa Deluxe Rooms the a 60 Minute Treatment. and enjoy a three course dinner for two in BONUS: Book Sunday through Friday the ADDED Restaurant and complimentary breakfast and enjoy the pool from 10 am to 3 pm for just $675! Meghan Smith at the dayContact of your treatment. 707.887.3300 x306 or Contact Meghan Smith at 707.887.3300 x306
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The small print: Valid any Sunday, Monday or Thursday now through “Melding simplicity with texture the spa the end of June. oozes Cannotpurity, be combined with other specials. Valid now right down to the through double 6/30/15. barn Does doors not include or gratuities. Cannot be and taxes open-air ceilings.” used on Fridays or Saturdays. Must call or email — WESTSIDE DIGS , April 2015 to book this special. •••
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Travel and Leisure’s 2014 World’s Best Awards
The small print: now through Saturdays. #4 inValid the United States 6/30/2015. (Inns) • #28Excludes in the World (Hotels) Must call or email to book this special.
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What do you get when you pair an amazing view from Shiloh Estates, a Michelinstared chef, and some of the best cheeses in the country? You get an unforgettable dinner party for twelve guests prepared by the talented Bruce Frieseke. Over the past nineteen years, Bruce has established a reputation as one of wine country's most highly regarded chefs. During this period, he worked for some of Sonoma County’s most acclaimed restaurants and wineries, including Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves, Willowside Cafe, Manzanita Restaurant, Farmhouse Inn, and Applewood Restaurant, where his cuisine earned a coveted Michelin Star. In addition to his experience at top wine country restaurants, Bruce worked at Bizou Café in San Francisco, was the executive chef at the Warwick Regis Hotel in San Francisco, and also worked in France in the renowned kitchen of Restaurant Amphycles in Paris. Drawing on his extensive experience, Bruce will use his culinary skills to prepare an amazing meal featuring Bellwether Farms lamb and cheeses with a focus on flavors that are pure and authentic. Each course will be a spectacular showing of his talent and will be perfectly paired with Sonoma County wines. The venue for your culinary adventure will be Casa Tortuga, the beautiful home of Paul Godowski and Melanie Mark nestled in the intimate, Tuscan-inspired hills of Mayacama. Casa Tortuga is an artfully conceived home designed by world renowned sculptor and architectural designer Robert Holmes. It is a fabulous space for entertaining, and Paul and Melanie are known for hosting wonderful events. You will be wined and dined in the garden atrium and outdoor lanai by hosts extraordinaire Melanie Mark and Paul Godowski, and Diana and Liam Callahan. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Suggested Opening Bid: $1,500 Donors: Bruce Frieseke, Bellwether Farms / Liam & Diana Callahan, Paul Godowski & Melanie Mark SCDS La Dolce vita 2015 g 91
17 Ten Magnificent Magnums
It’s no secret that Sonoma and Napa maintain a healthy rivalry, but tonight, this lot proves that they can make nice for charity. This selection of big bottles from both sides of the divide offers wine to be enjoyed at your next big gathering, as well as some that can be cellared for years to come. • 1990 Sequoia Grove Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon • 1992 Merryvale Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon • 1993 Turnbull Napa Valley Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon • 1998 Jordan Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon • 2004 Meyer Family Cellars Bonny’s Vineyard Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon • 2006 Cyrus Alexander Valley Vineyards Proprietary Bordeaux Blend • 2008 Meyer Family Cellars Fluffy Billows Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon • 2011 Collina Dalla Valle Napa Valley Red Wine • 2011 Dalla Valle Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon • 2011 Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Suggested Opening Bid: $1,500 Donors: Alexander Valley Vineyards / Katie Wetzel Murphy, Dalla Valle Vineyards / Naoko Dalla Valle, Friends of SCDS, Herb Lamb Vineyards, Meyer Family Cellars / Matt & Karen Meyer
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Thank You to Our Donors 6th Street Playhouse Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery Abreu Vineyards Airport Health Club
Catelli’s / Domenica & Michael Catelli Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose Chloe's French Cafe
Elemental Massage
Herb Lamb Vineyards
Mission Car Wash
Dr. Shipley & Associates
Elena Elliott
Hotel Healdsburg & h2hotel
Monarch Stables
Scott & Wing Siegner
Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant / Joe Bartolomei & Sharon Henderson
Hundred Acre Wines
Muffin Street
Sloan Estate
Inspired Spaces, Inc. / Natasha Stocker
Katie & Denny Murphy
Snoopy's Home Ice
My Daughter the Framer
Sonoma Canopy Tours
Stephanie Nylander
Sonoma Country Day School Sonoma Jet Center / Josh & Julia Hochberg
Alexander Valley Vineyards
CIRQ / Michael & Sarah Browne
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery
David & Heidi Jacquin
Ron and Laura Allen
Class of 2016
The Ferrick Family
Oak & Smoke Catering
Amaturo Family of Companies
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Class of 2017
First Luxury Art Hotel Roma
Jodi Lynn Photography
Michael & Leslie Olch
Class of 2018
Fisher Vineyards / The Fisher Family
Paul & Debbie Johnson
Oliver Ranch / Steve & Nancy Oliver
Asian Art Museum Baci Cafe & Wine Bar
Class of 2019
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Class of 2020
Bar None Hunt Company
Flanagan Wines / Eric & Kit Flanagan
Class of 2021
Catherine Bartolomei-Smith & Rod Smith
Flavor Bistro
Class of 2022
Friends of SCDS
Ketcham Estate / Mark & Allie Ketcham
Bruce Frieseke
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Fritz Underground Winery / Clay & Tali Fritz
Kosta Browne Winery / Michael & Sarah Browne
Front Sight Firearms Training Institute
Stephen & Susan Krimel
Garden Creek Ranch Vineyards & Winery / The Warnelius Miller Family
Abby Lake
Rachel Glaeser
Lando Wines / Sam & Jennifer Lando
Swati Singh & Jay Bansal
Fred and Pat Biagi Bellwether Farms / Liam & Diana Callahan Ben Bacon
Class of 2023 Clif Family Winery Colgin Cellars Jimi Conners
Balletto Vineyards
Cecelia & Gavin Cook
Banshee Wines
Richard and Jennifer Coombs
Bayview Restaurant at The Inn at the Tides
Copperfield’s
Bear Republic Brewing Co., Inc
Corison Winery Corks Restaurant at Russian River Vineyards
Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves / Scott & Lynn Adams
Dalla Valle Vineyards
Belly Left Coast Kitchen
David Marcus, M.D.
Bergin Glass Impressions
De La Torre Detail
Bernstein Orthodontic Group / Rael & Debbie Bernstein
di Rosa
Tim & Elizabeth Gleadall Paul Godowski & Melanie Mark Golden Gate Bridge District Golden State Warriors Grand Hotel Tremezzo Brad Grimes
BOND Estates
Dovetail Collection Gallery / Stephen & Patricia Kirkish
Jerod Browne
Downtown Autobody
Haleryn Buck
Michael & Sarah Browne
Dr. Nancy Doyle
Hanna Winery
Bruliam Wines / Brian & Kerith Overstreet
Dry Creek Olive Oil
A Flying Camera / Eric Hanson & Brittany Rogers-Hanson
Brush Style Salon
E.R. Sawyer Jewelers / Doug & Ame Van Dyke
Bryant Family Vineyards
Dutton-Goldfield Winery
El Molino Winery
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Hafner Vineyards
Healdsburg Running Company Helico Sonoma
Kelley & Young Wines
La Vera Pizza
Landmark Vineyards
One to One Learning Center / Diane Wall Ovid Napa Valley
Sonoma Raceway Spoke Folk Cyclery Spottswoode Estate Staglin Family Vineyard Starlet Bridal
Palazzo di Varignana Resort & Spa
Linda Stettler
Paradise Ridge Winery
Steve & Kate's Camp
Parkpoint Health Club
Taylor Maid Coffee
Paul Hobbs Winery
Terri Shea / Lilac Grove
Peju Province Winery
Three Sticks Wines / Bob & Heather Cabral
Pfendler Vineyards / Kimberly Pfendler
Topsy's Kitchen
Pure Luxury Transportation
Trione Vineyards and Winery
Vincent & Jana Rago
Vertex Climbing Center
Stacy McLaughlin / Le Carre Salon
Ravenswood Winery
Vichy Springs Resort & Inn
Jeff & Shannon Ledger
Relish Culinary Adventures
Vintner’s Inn
Lilac Grove / Terri Shea
Rete California
Joe & Priscilla Vivio
Little River Inn Resort & Spa
Robert Sinskey Vineyards
von Strasser Winery
Steven & Neda Lohrer
Peter & Rachelle Robertson
Lindsay Walter
MacPhail Wines
Rosso Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Roger & Karen Warburton
Monica Mann
Rudd Oakville Estate
Brad & Jeanne Weaver
Mary's Pizza Shack
Lily Saleh
Windsor Bicycle Center / Michael & Elisa Stollmeyer
Ellen McAleavy
San Francisco Giants
Dan & Dahna McDonald
San Francisco Symphony
Zazu / Duskie Estes & John Stewart
Sean McFarland
Santa Rosa Symphony
Friends of SCDS (2)
Meyer Family Cellars / Karen & Matt Meyer
Seghesio Vineyards Shafer Vineyards
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Advertiser Index Amaturo Family of Companies Bellwether Farms
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Cardinal Newman
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Carolina & Co.
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Dr. Charles Wear, Orthodontist
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The Farmhouse Inn
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Framing Arts of Healdsburg
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George Petersen Insurance
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Hughes Photography
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Jim Murphy & Associates
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Music to My Ears
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Pedy's Petals
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Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz
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Pure Luxury Transportation
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Smothers European
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Vintner's Inn
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Zazu Kitchen + Farm
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