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1.
FIVE Napa Valley Tours, plus Airfare for Four
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You
and three wine lovers fly FREE (two in first class) to tour five
of California’s most creative wineries. Enjoy the winemaking
process from vine to table. Seated tastings and strolling vineyards
will turn you into bona fide oenophiles. (Gift bottles from each
vineyard go home with you tonight.)
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Cakebread
Wineries tour includes a weekday morning cooking class
for 18 followed by a 3-course lunch. (Invite local friends, or meet
new ones). You will also take home tonight a magnum each of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and two bottles of Sauvignon Blanc.
The value of Cakebread’s package alone is worth over $5,000!
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Korbel
offers a VIP tour of their historic Champagne
Cellars, a seated tasting and a gourmet deli lunch with Champagne.
Tonight’s take away: a magnum of Champagne, compliments of
Brown Forman.
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At
Swanson Vineyards, your appreciation
of the winemaking process is enhanced as you enjoy a seated tasting
of six wines paired with caviar, cheeses and bon-bons. Tonight’s
takeaway: a magnum of 2005 Merlot.
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Shibumi
Knoll offers a tour, tastings and then dinner for
8 with Joanne and Don Ross, the owners, as you indulge in Don’s
private cellar of 12 wines including 1980 vintage Bordeaux Mouton
Rothchild and Latour. (Don previously lived in Louisville) Shibumi
Knoll received a 97 rating for their 2005 Chardonnay.
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Hirsch
Vineyards’ claim to fame is their award-winning
Pinot Noir. Judge for yourself during barrel tastings in vineyards
that roll across the hills like waves. The magnificent views continue
on a cliff overlooking the beautiful Sonoma Coast during a night’s
stay for you and your guests at Timber Cove Inn.
Airfare donated by: Robert Whayne and Suzanne Wallace Whayne.
Hotel: One night at Timber Cove Inn donated by Steve and Terri Bass
Tours: Cakebread Cellars, Brown- Forman, Hirsch Vineyards and Winery,
Swanson Vineyards and Shibumi Knoll
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2.
Greenbrier Getaway for Four Couples
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Five
days, four nights for eight lucky people in the charming Copeland
cottage on the grounds of the five-star newly renovated Greenbrier
resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV.
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Ideal for an intimate gathering of friends, extended family or business
associates with four private bedrooms, each with bath, TV, data
port, desks and private exits.
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Access
any Greenbrier activity including championship golf courses, fly
fishing, horseback riding, casino, tennis, skeet shooting, hiking,
and skiing in winter.
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Or,
simply relax on the porch and capture the wonderful views. (Dates
subject to availability)
Donated
by: Hunt and Cindy Rounsavall
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3.
The Million Dollar Man
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She's
dressed to the nines, why shouldn't you. A custom fitted suit by
Neapolitan designer ISAIA.
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As
every woman knows, that's just the beginning; you'll need to accessorize.
An alligator belt from Torino, the perfect shoes (up to $400) shirts,
sweater, tie (up to you, up to $1,000). All from Rodes For Him.
Donated by: Rodes For Him
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4.
Two Chefs & a Lively Dinner for 12
- Join the famous
Castro brothers at Gilda’s clubhouse to celebrate a birthday,
an anniversary or a special occasion. You and your 11 friends and
family will join John (Sullivan University) and Joe (GE Chef) in the
kitchen. You can sit back and watch, or take part preparing a specialty
entrée, signature salad, and sinfully delicious dessert. Jim
Clayton from Republic Beverage will enhance the dinner with the perfect
wine selections.
- The possibilities
for a fun and entertaining evening are endless since you will have
access to both floors of Gilda’s clubhouse. Dinner date to be
mutually agreed upon.
- Since this is
an event you will want to remember, Sophisticated Living
Magazine has offered to photograph the evening for an upcoming issue.
Dinner donated by: John and Joe Castro. Beverages: Jim Clayton
and Republic Beverage
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5.
Wow! A Week in Santa Fe for Ten
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Santa
Fe!. Stylish and sophisticated and plenty of sunshine. You and nine
guests will spend ONE WEEK living in the center of town, the heart
of Santa Fe’s famous historic district, and Sanatorio de Guadalupe
church. Everyone will also be within walking distance to shopping,
museums and restaurants.
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Relax
in the serene beauty of this fabulous compound which includes a
main house, a guest house and a separate apartment. Loaded with
old world charm, built in 1830, it has been beautifully refurbished
by Susan Moloney.
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Former
winner Judy Shapira claimed her week there was a bit of heaven in
the Old Southwest.
Donated by: Susan Moloney, thank you again this year!
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6.
A Gift for Gilda’s Club
- Please consider
a gift of support (see card given to you at check in)
- Your gift of
$100 will help support a child’s participation in Noogieland
for an opportunity to interact with other children touched by cancer.
- $250 supports
a family attending a variety of monthly workshops to learn skills
to help them on their cancer journey. Cooking classes, art, yoga,
qigong, or just sitting and knitting are among the activities.
- $500 supports
a member attending wellness groups and seminars for three months.
These programs give members a chance to talk openly with others touched
by cancer. Every session is facilitated by a mental health professional.
- $1000 supports
enough workshop programs that benefit hundreds of members living with
cancer.
- Finally, your
gift of $5000 will do wonders! There’s not enough space to list
them here.
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7.
Elegant Private Dinner for Ten
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8.
Exquisite One-of-a-Kind Gold Necklace
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9.
Reversible Mink Coat
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10.
“D” is for Dinner for Ten
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