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Las Vegas Getaway!!

No need to plan your next escape to that crazy and wild playground for grownups, Las Vegas…this package has everything you need! The high bidder and a guest will receive 3 fun-filled days and 2 exciting nights at the beautiful Southpoint Hotel Casino & Spa (with room views of the glittering Las Vegas valley or the serenity of the surrounding mountains). You and a friend will also dine at the Silverado Steakhouse, take in a Las Vegas Headliner show, and relax with a $200 gift certificate for the fabulous Costa Del Sur Spa which boasts an atmosphere of ultimate indulgence you simply must experience to believe. Don't miss this chance to get lucky in Las Vegas!!

Restrictions: Certificate expires May 1, 2009. Advanced reservations required.

Donor: Southpoint Hotel, Casino & Spa


VIP Table for 10 at the MEF Crab Feed

Share a VIP table for ten with friends at the first Annual Montgomery Education Foundation Crab Feed. Upon arrival, you and your friends will be greeted with reserved VIP parking spaces, right up front! Your exclusive table will have the best of everything…..a location prominently placed at the center of the action, award-winning Sauvignon Blanc wines from Judge Family Vineyards hand selected to perfectly complement your crustacean feast. Your every need will be taken care of by our own MHS Principal Laurie Fong, and friends. Raise your paddles high and don't miss your opportunity to be the VIP's of the 2009 MEF Crab Feed.

Restrictions: Crab Feed scheduled for 5:30PM on Saturday, January 31, 2009

Donor: Montgomery Education Foundation, Judge Family Vineyard, Laurie Fong

A New You!

Just in time for the change in the fashion seasons, here's your opportunity to give your image a jumpstart! The lucky winner of this package will start out with a complete wardrobe assessment by Rachel Fauman, the spectacular Bay Area style and image consultant. Rachel will teach you to transform your ensembles using cutting edge methods of closet organization and fashion evaluation, to arrive at a new level of elegance and style. Then you'll be ready to get down to fashion business, staying 4 days and 3 nights at the lovely Club Donatello, on Union Square in San Francisco. Begin implementing your new fashion plan with a $200 gift certificate at Mnkythmp, for a fabulous new haircut and style. Then, move on to Nordstrom at the San Francisco Center and have some fun making wardrobe magic, with a $500 gift certificate to complete the makeover! After all that shopping, you'll definitely need to relax with a lavender spa basket from Sonoma Lavendar, Ltd and a wine basket from Clos Pegase Winery.

Restrictions: All coordination must be done by the winning bidder. Please allow at least eight weeks notice to secure accommodations and appointments.

Donors: Veale Investments, Rachel Fauman of EPIC, Adorn Interior Design, Mnkythmp, Sonoma Lavendar, Ltd, Clos Pegase Winery


Ferrick Family Cellar Selection

Reed and Nancy Ferrick reached into the depths of their amazing wine cellar and put together a case of wines it would take any sophisticated collector years to amass. This incredible lot includes eight Cabernets from the top names, all over 90 points, and a vertical of Pinot Noir's from William Selyem.
The wines will speak for themselves.
Review the list….enter your bid….need we say more?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pride Mountain Winery 2000 Reserve
Joseph Phelps Winery 2002 Insignia
Lewis Cellars 2001 Reserve
Duckhorn Vineyards 2000 Estate
Chateau Montelena Winery 1999 Estate
Peter Michael Winery 2000 Les Pavots
Beringer Vineyards 1999 Reserve
Stags Leap Wine Cellars 1999 Fay
Pinot Noir
William Selyem 1998 Sonoma Coast
William Selyem 1999 Ferrington
William Selyem 2000 Weir
William Selyem 2001 Coastlands

Restrictions: None

Donors: Nancy and Reed Ferrick

So Close, Yet So Far

Is it possible to escape your everyday routine without leaving town…we think it is, especially for the lucky individual who wins this lot! We've planned a wonderfully varied weekend just for you. Start with a spa treatment at Coldwater Creek, then go to Biquor & Biquor for a haircut and style, and finish up with a little shopping at Montgomery Village with over $1,000 in gift certificates! Of course, the perfect ending to a perfect day includes dinner, and yours will take place at Monti's Rotisserie & Bar. After your blissful day, you and your guest will head down the road to the Flamingo Resort & Spa for a one-night stay in luxury accommodations.

Now for the getaway part of the package… the next day, you and a guest will board a private plane for Mendocino, or Half Moon Bay. Pilot John Bloom will fly you there, take you and your guest to lunch, and fly you back to Santa Rosa. As a special treat, the high bidder will receive a Clos Pegase wine basket.

Restrictions: Gift certificates cannot be exchanged for cash value, flight must be arranged in advance for a mutually agreeable date.

Donors: Montgomery Village, John Bloom/Pilot, Flamingo Resort Hotel & Spa, Coldwater Creek, Buddies, Biquor & Biquor, Monti's, Clos Pegase

Dinner Party for 10 at Your House

Who wouldn't love to entertain this way?? Up and coming chef and caterer Sean Thomas, The Zinful Chef, will design and prepare the perfect menu for a wonderful dinner party for 10 people to be held in your own home. The Montgomery Education Foundation crew will work with you and Chef Thomas to select and provide fine wines to match this delectable menu. Preparations for this fabulous dinner party also include Adorn, a talented local design firm, who will stage the setting of your party, and all party tableware and linens will be provided by Wine Country Party and Event. Altogether, you have the ingredients for a truly beautiful and relaxing evening!

Restrictions: Dinner must be scheduled in advance for a mutually agreeable date.

Donors: Sean Thomas, Pacific Market, Wine Country Party and Event, Adorn Interior Design, Montgomery Education Foundation

Smile for the Camera….

Give your child (or yourself!) the smile they deserve, and capture the beautiful results forever. This package includes a full orthodontia treatment with Dr Rael Bernstein, who is dedicated to treatment in a comfortable and pleasant environment. Polish that beautiful smile with an in-office teeth whitening with Dr. Michael Perry, who's patient-friendly approach will provide excellent results. But, what would all this be without capturing this happy smile during a family or individual custom sitting with professional photographer Star DeWar. Star, of Star Shots Photography, will record the moment and provide you with a 16" by 20" portrait.

Restrictions: Not redeemable with any other voucher, nor for existing patients to claim a refund. Orthodontia certificate good for a maximum value of $5,680.

Donor: Dr. Rael Bernstein, Dr. Michael Perry, Star Shots Photography


Your New Wine Library

This stunning selection of wonderful wines will be a welcome addition to any wine collection, or a great way to start one! This 50-bottle lot is a combination of individual treasures, as well as sets of three- and four-packs of wonderful wines. Some of the wineries included at press time are:

Dry Stack Cellars
Jemrose Vineyard
Novy Family Wines
Chateau St Jean
Kendall-Jackson
Arrowwood
Whitehall Lane
Rutherford Hill Merlot vertical
Rutherford Hill Cabernet vertical

Restrictions: None
Donors: The above wineries and more, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, Sonoma County Harvest Fair, Bob and Lin Beck, Gail and Joe Judge


Pizza and Bocce Ball in Bennett Valley

Legendary chef and foodie, Gardner Britt, will work his pizza magic for 10 people at the stunning Bennett Valley home of Nancy and Jeff Luchetti. Gardner will create a series of fabulous pizzas, from appetizer course through dessert, pairing each creation with wonderful award-winning wines from the Bennett Valley GrapeGrowers. The breathtaking views of the Luchetti's Tuscan-style residence, situated on the slope of Bennett Peak provide the perfect setting for a spectacular evening of fun, food and wine. Adorn, an interior design and event styling firm, will provide the festive ambiance for an unforgettable evening. You and your friends can play bocce ball between courses, or sit back, savor wonderful wines and enjoy the view!

Restrictions: Dinner must be scheduled in advance for a mutually agreeable date.

Donors: Nancy and Jeff Luchetti, Drs. Gardner and Debbie Britt, Whole Foods, Wine Country Party and Event, Adorn Interior Design, Bennett Valley GrapeGrowers

Quarterback Spectacular

This is the ultimate sports package, providing a dose of "then" with four courses of exciting memorabilia from some of the greatest quarterback's of all time, and following up with the "now"…tickets and a tailgate for the 2008 season! Start with a 49er's Limited Edition football with an embossed signature by Nate Clement to get things rolling. Add a 49er's helmet, inscribed "I left my heart in San Francisco" and signed by Joe Montana, to get that sports fan really excited. To feed the fire, throw in a 49er's football, signed by Steve Young, Roger Craig and Dwight Hicks. Then take him over the top with an Oakland Raider football signed by Jim Plunkett, Daryle Lamonica, and Ken Stabler. To really finish things off, enjoy tickets for 4 to a 49er's game during the upcoming season, complete with a catered tailgate picnic lunch.

Restrictions: 49er Tickets are for xxxxxx

Donors: Dr Robert E. Jarvis II, John Bain, Ruthy's Real Meals


Park Avenue in the Vineyard

Enjoy an evening of elegant dining in the outdoor setting of the Judge family vineyard. Bruce Reizenman of Park Avenue Catering fame will prepare a menu designed in collaboration with the winning bidder of this once in a lifetime experience. You and your nine guests will be catered to during this intimate affair among the backdrop of oaks and vines in beautiful Bennett Valley. Chef Bruce will bring his legendary catering experience and incomparable talents to bear in creating an exceptional dining experience, complete with wine pairings featuring award-winning wines from Judge Family Vineyard.

Restrictions: Dinner not to be held on a Saturday, and must be scheduled in advance for a mutually agreeable date. We suggest June through September, due to the outdoor setting.

Donors: Park Avenue Catering, Wine Country Party and Event, Judge Family Vineyard

Big Bottles of Wine

This terrific selection of large-format bottles will be a stunning addition to any cellar. Assured to provide the spark for your parties for years to come, at press time this lot includes:
Gloria Ferrer 9L NV Sonoma County Brut (signed by the winemaker, in a wooden box)
Dutton-Goldfield 1.5L 2006 Freestone Pinot Noir
(signed by Dan Goldfield, MHS parent and winemaker)
Gary Farrell Winery 1.5L 2005 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 25th Anniversary
Mueller Winery 1.5L 2005 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir "Emily's Cuvee"
(signed by Emily Mueller, MHS Class of 2012)
Pride Mountain Vineyards 1.5L 1998 Cabernet Franc
St Supery 1.5L 2002 Elu Red Table Wine (signed by winemaker)
Frostwatch Vineyard &Winery 1.5L 2004 Bennett Valley Merlot
Dutcher Crossing Winery 1.5L 2005 Proprietor's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Robert Mondavi 1.5L 2000 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Simi 1.5L 2003 Alexander Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau St Jean 3L 2004 Cinq Cepage Cabernet Sauvignon
Clos Pegase 1.5L xxxx
Novy Cellars 1.5L 2005 Judge Family Vineyard Bennett Valley Syrah
Restrictions: None

Donors: Above wineries, Julia and Robert Iantosca, Nancy and Reed Ferrick, Gail and Joe Judge

Mayacama Magic

Everybody knows that Mayacama is the crème de la crème of West Coast golf destinations. The high bidder for this package will enjoy golf for four at this stunning golfer's mecca. After your round of golf, enjoy an overnight stay for two couples in the spectacular Casita's, where you can enjoy your wine basket from Clos Pegase Winery. Take your perfect golf getaway up a notch with dinner for four at the magnificent Mayacama Restaurant. A fabulous gift to share with your very best friends!!

Restrictions: Caddie fees and gratuities are not included, and golf play must be scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Overnight stay is valid only Sunday through Thursday night.

Donors: Mayacama Golf Club, Clos Pegase Winery

Guy Fieri Moment

He's local, he's hot, his moment is now, and you can be a part of it!! Local phenom, celebrity chef and all-around great human being Guy Fieri is supporting Montgomery High School in a very big way! The high bidder for this lot goes home with a Guy Fieri apron, a chef's coat autographed by the big Guy himself, and a gift certificate for dinner for four at Tex Wasabi's or Johnny Garlic's in Santa Rosa. But the highlight of this lot is an invitation for two to a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives shoot, and the opportunity to see Guy Fieri in action. You'll be able to sit in the diner, and watch the shoot take place. Just think, when you watch the episode on TV, you'll know what really went on "behind the scenes". A priceless opportunity to watch Guy in action!

Restrictions: Does not include airfare or accommodations. High bidder must arrange dates with Guy Fieri's assistant, to be scheduled in advance.

Donor: Guy Fieri


Dinner in the Caves at Clos Pegase Winery

Romantic and elegant, the caves at Clos Pegase are the setting for this unforgettable evening. A limousine will whisk you and 19 of your closest friends to Clos Pegase Winery, where you will be treated to an elegant evening hosted for you by the Eastside Culinary Kings, a group of gourmet chefs well-known for creating fabulous feasts! The dinner will be paired with fine wines from the cellars of Clos Pegase Winery, and will be served in one of the most beautiful settings in the wine country. Whether you choose to celebrate a special occasion or treat your special friends, this event will be a night to remember, marked by beauty, elegance and distinction. As a special treat, the high bidder will receive a Clos Pegase wine basket.

The Culinary Kings are former MHS Principal Bill Stirnus, Dick Abbey, Peter Marincovich, Dr Steve Olson, Rich Rudnansky, Jerry Stimach, and Scott Wilmore.

Restrictions: Wine Cave reservations and dinner must be scheduled in advance for a mutually agreed upon date.

Donors: Clos Pegase Winery, Eastside Culinary Kings, G&G Market, Bauer Limousine Service, Flowers by Jeri Nelson

 

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