Photo: Andrew Caulfield for Drew Altizer Photography
2019 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
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Proceeds from our spirited Live Auction goes to benefit our arts and education programs, so bid generously!
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Contact Emma Moon to put in your bid for any of the below items -- even if you can't come to the event!
Proceeds from our spirited Live Auction goes to benefit our arts and education programs, so bid generously!
Would you like to make a proxy bid?
Contact Emma Moon to put in your bid for any of the below items -- even if you can't come to the event!
LIVE AUCTION #1
SAN JOSE SHARKS PENTHOUSE SUITE FOR 16
16 TICKETS, 4 PARKING PASSES, AND 1 AWESOME SUITE
There is no better way to experience the rush of the game! This fall, you and 15 of your guests will get to see the San Jose Sharks go head-to-head with fierce opponents, the Calgary Flames, from the luxurious vantage point of an upper bowl level penthouse suite. Perfect for bringing friends and family, or an unforgettable night out for clients, the suite boasts excellent sight lines and comes fully furnished with HD televisions and will be catered with $500 worth of delicious food and an extensive wine and beverage selection. You will even have suite service attendants and a dedicated concierge staff to make sure your experience is exceptional. A team-signed jersey will be a wonderful keepsake to remember the experience. Package includes four parking passes.
DATE & TIME Sunday, October 13, 2019
VALUE $12,000
DONATED BY Gary & Janice Valenzuela and the San Jose Sharks
SAN JOSE SHARKS PENTHOUSE SUITE FOR 16
16 TICKETS, 4 PARKING PASSES, AND 1 AWESOME SUITE
There is no better way to experience the rush of the game! This fall, you and 15 of your guests will get to see the San Jose Sharks go head-to-head with fierce opponents, the Calgary Flames, from the luxurious vantage point of an upper bowl level penthouse suite. Perfect for bringing friends and family, or an unforgettable night out for clients, the suite boasts excellent sight lines and comes fully furnished with HD televisions and will be catered with $500 worth of delicious food and an extensive wine and beverage selection. You will even have suite service attendants and a dedicated concierge staff to make sure your experience is exceptional. A team-signed jersey will be a wonderful keepsake to remember the experience. Package includes four parking passes.
DATE & TIME Sunday, October 13, 2019
VALUE $12,000
DONATED BY Gary & Janice Valenzuela and the San Jose Sharks
LIVE AUCTION #2
ANDREW GEOFFREY WINTER FARM-TO-TABLE
DINNER WITH WINEMAKER
PREPARED BY OWNER PETER THOMPSON
FOR 10 BIDDERS—THIS ITEM WILL BE AUCTIONED BY THE SEAT
Enjoy a spectacular dinner for ten hosted by Peter Thompson, owner of Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards, in the gorgeous Saratoga home of Mark Jon Bluth and Michelle Danzer. Peter will be your personal chef and sommelier for the evening, as you sample a vertical tasting of the Andrew Geoffrey Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon and a menu specifically paired to complement these fine wines. This auction item is the all-time favorite of Montalvo’s Food & Wine bidders: past winners rave about the wine, the cuisine, and Peter Thompson’s knowledge and gracious company!
DATE & TIME Sunday, January 19, 2020
VALUE Priceless
DONATED BY Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards & Mark Jon Bluth & Michelle Danzer
ANDREW GEOFFREY WINTER FARM-TO-TABLE
DINNER WITH WINEMAKER
PREPARED BY OWNER PETER THOMPSON
FOR 10 BIDDERS—THIS ITEM WILL BE AUCTIONED BY THE SEAT
Enjoy a spectacular dinner for ten hosted by Peter Thompson, owner of Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards, in the gorgeous Saratoga home of Mark Jon Bluth and Michelle Danzer. Peter will be your personal chef and sommelier for the evening, as you sample a vertical tasting of the Andrew Geoffrey Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon and a menu specifically paired to complement these fine wines. This auction item is the all-time favorite of Montalvo’s Food & Wine bidders: past winners rave about the wine, the cuisine, and Peter Thompson’s knowledge and gracious company!
DATE & TIME Sunday, January 19, 2020
VALUE Priceless
DONATED BY Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards & Mark Jon Bluth & Michelle Danzer
LIVE AUCTION #3
PRIVATE DINNER FOR 12 AT KOSTA BROWNE WINERY, INCLUDING VIP TOUR & TASTING
Enjoy an exceptional and exclusive opportunity for a VIP tour, tasting and dinner for twelve at the beautiful, modern Kosta Browne Winery located in Sebastopol. This incredible boutique winery is in high demand with thousands of people on their wait list. Kosta Browne opens their doors to this VIP tour only 4 times a year. The tasting may include barrel samples of the single vineyard and appellation wines, a privilege usually limited only to wine club members. To top it off, a sumptuous multi-course dinner will be prepared by a local wine country chef (tbd), at the exclusive boutique winery. Dinner will be paired with the wonderful, award-winning Kosta Browne Pinot Noirs and Chardonnay.
DATE & TIME To be mutually agreed upon (weekends excluded; expires December 31, 2020)
VALUE Priceless
DONATED BY Kosta Browne Winery
PRIVATE DINNER FOR 12 AT KOSTA BROWNE WINERY, INCLUDING VIP TOUR & TASTING
Enjoy an exceptional and exclusive opportunity for a VIP tour, tasting and dinner for twelve at the beautiful, modern Kosta Browne Winery located in Sebastopol. This incredible boutique winery is in high demand with thousands of people on their wait list. Kosta Browne opens their doors to this VIP tour only 4 times a year. The tasting may include barrel samples of the single vineyard and appellation wines, a privilege usually limited only to wine club members. To top it off, a sumptuous multi-course dinner will be prepared by a local wine country chef (tbd), at the exclusive boutique winery. Dinner will be paired with the wonderful, award-winning Kosta Browne Pinot Noirs and Chardonnay.
DATE & TIME To be mutually agreed upon (weekends excluded; expires December 31, 2020)
VALUE Priceless
DONATED BY Kosta Browne Winery
LIVE AUCTION #4
APPARITIONS, ILLUSIONS, AND LIBATIONS
A FINE DINING EXPERIENCE IN THE VILLA WITH ILLUSIONS BY JAY ALEXANDER, CUISINE BY LE PAPILLON, AND WINE BY KATHRYN KENNEDY
Leaves are scuttling across the veranda, the wind whistles in the eaves of the Villa, and the candelabras are flickering in the dining room. There’s no one around for miles. Step back into the 1920s and attend one of Senator Phelan’s famous dinner parties. The evening will begin with a reception in the library, featuring sparkling wine from Kathryn Kennedy Winery. Then, you’ll venture on a tour of the darker side of Montalvo, led by—well, you’ll see! After an elegant dinner for 30 in the Great Hall—prepared by Scott Cooper of Le Papillon and paired with selections from Kathryn Kennedy Winery—famed mentalist/magician Jay Alexander will mystify and amuse you. Dessert and coffee will follow. The evening will leave you spellbound!
DATE & TIME Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | 6:30-9:30pm
LIMITED TO 30 people
VALUE Priceless
APPARITIONS, ILLUSIONS, AND LIBATIONS
A FINE DINING EXPERIENCE IN THE VILLA WITH ILLUSIONS BY JAY ALEXANDER, CUISINE BY LE PAPILLON, AND WINE BY KATHRYN KENNEDY
Leaves are scuttling across the veranda, the wind whistles in the eaves of the Villa, and the candelabras are flickering in the dining room. There’s no one around for miles. Step back into the 1920s and attend one of Senator Phelan’s famous dinner parties. The evening will begin with a reception in the library, featuring sparkling wine from Kathryn Kennedy Winery. Then, you’ll venture on a tour of the darker side of Montalvo, led by—well, you’ll see! After an elegant dinner for 30 in the Great Hall—prepared by Scott Cooper of Le Papillon and paired with selections from Kathryn Kennedy Winery—famed mentalist/magician Jay Alexander will mystify and amuse you. Dessert and coffee will follow. The evening will leave you spellbound!
DATE & TIME Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | 6:30-9:30pm
LIMITED TO 30 people
VALUE Priceless
LIVE AUCTION #5
NFL NETWORK LIVE SHOW BROADCAST WITH STEVE MARIUCCI AND FRIENDS
Kick off this NFL season with an extra memorable experience. You and a guest will go behind-the-scenes of the Emmy-nominated NFL GameDay Morning with Steve Mariucci, Rich Eisen, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, and Michael Irvin. From 6am-10am in the Culver City (Los Angeles) studio, you will enjoy a meet-and-greet with Steve Mariucci and co-hosts. This package also includes a stay at the Intercontinental Hotel on Avenue of the Stars. Plus, you’ll receive Ronnie Lott’s autographed Hall of Fame helmet and an autographed Joe Montana jersey, along with tickets to a 49ers game at Levi’s Stadium with premium seating in the Citrix Owners Club suite. Includes a $100 Southwest Airlines voucher.
DATE & TIME Any Sunday between September 22 and December 15, 2019
VALUE Priceless
DONATED BY Steve & Gayle Mariucci, Ronnie & Karen Lott, Pat & Jeff Adams, and Michelle & Gerry Smith
NFL NETWORK LIVE SHOW BROADCAST WITH STEVE MARIUCCI AND FRIENDS
Kick off this NFL season with an extra memorable experience. You and a guest will go behind-the-scenes of the Emmy-nominated NFL GameDay Morning with Steve Mariucci, Rich Eisen, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, and Michael Irvin. From 6am-10am in the Culver City (Los Angeles) studio, you will enjoy a meet-and-greet with Steve Mariucci and co-hosts. This package also includes a stay at the Intercontinental Hotel on Avenue of the Stars. Plus, you’ll receive Ronnie Lott’s autographed Hall of Fame helmet and an autographed Joe Montana jersey, along with tickets to a 49ers game at Levi’s Stadium with premium seating in the Citrix Owners Club suite. Includes a $100 Southwest Airlines voucher.
DATE & TIME Any Sunday between September 22 and December 15, 2019
VALUE Priceless
DONATED BY Steve & Gayle Mariucci, Ronnie & Karen Lott, Pat & Jeff Adams, and Michelle & Gerry Smith
LIVE AUCTION #6
LADY GAGA IN LAS VEGAS VIA PRIVATE JET
An amazing weekend awaits you and a guest in Las Vegas! This luxurious stay features two VIP tickets for Lady Gaga’s Jazz and Piano show at the Park Theater at MGM on May 16, 2020. This highly acclaimed show showcases Lady Gaga’s expansive musical talents as she sings and plays both classic songs like Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” and Frank Loesser’s “Luck Be a Lady,” and reworked arrangements of her own hits like “Paparazzi” and “Poker Face.” The weekend includes a two-night stay at ARIA Resort & Casino and private round trip jet experience in a Cessna Citation XL. Want to take some friends with you? Up to four additional guests can be added to the private flight for $1,000 per person (but they’ll have to find their own concert tickets and hotel room).
DATE & TIME Friday, May 15–Sunday, May 17, 2020 (Concert is on May 16, 2020)
VALUE $10,000+
DONATED BY Tilmin Hudson and Deb & Bryan Stolle
LADY GAGA IN LAS VEGAS VIA PRIVATE JET
An amazing weekend awaits you and a guest in Las Vegas! This luxurious stay features two VIP tickets for Lady Gaga’s Jazz and Piano show at the Park Theater at MGM on May 16, 2020. This highly acclaimed show showcases Lady Gaga’s expansive musical talents as she sings and plays both classic songs like Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” and Frank Loesser’s “Luck Be a Lady,” and reworked arrangements of her own hits like “Paparazzi” and “Poker Face.” The weekend includes a two-night stay at ARIA Resort & Casino and private round trip jet experience in a Cessna Citation XL. Want to take some friends with you? Up to four additional guests can be added to the private flight for $1,000 per person (but they’ll have to find their own concert tickets and hotel room).
DATE & TIME Friday, May 15–Sunday, May 17, 2020 (Concert is on May 16, 2020)
VALUE $10,000+
DONATED BY Tilmin Hudson and Deb & Bryan Stolle
LIVE AUCTION #7
PRIVATE CABO SAN LUCAS HOME FOR 10
Get away from it all! You and nine friends can spend 5 days and 4 nights in Los Cabos, Mexico at the luxurious 5-Star Villas Del Mar in Palmilla, a private gated community nestled on the ocean at the tip of the Baja Peninsula. Walk on the beach, have an in-residence spa treatment, play golf at the Nicklaus championship golf course, visit the fitness center, enjoy a beach bonfire, or sit by the pool and take in the sweeping ocean views. You may even see whales, dolphins or manta rays frolicking in the waves.
This has been host to the likes of Beyoncé, Tom Cruise, Billy Crystal, Julio Iglesias Jr., the Jonas Brothers, Joe Montana, two Presidents of Mexico and Michael Dell, just to name a few. The Villa includes over 5,000 sq. ft. of indoor luxury and includes high-speed wireless internet and a full line-up of satellite programming. The Villa consists of 5 bedrooms, all ensuite, with 2 masters, 1 room with a king bed, 1 room with 2 queen beds, and one room with a double bed with no view. The gourmet kitchen is fully stocked with all the necessary cooking and dining essentials.
Over 2,000 sq. ft. of outdoor Cabo living complement the indoor space, including an outdoor living room under a covered palapa seating up to twelve with woodburning fireplace, a large outdoor bar, grill, and 10-person dining area. An expansive pool deck with lounging for a dozen, infinity pool with built-in 8-person spa and outdoor sound system complete the outdoor amenities. See pictures of the Villa here.
Includes a $2,500 Alaska Airlines voucher.
DATE & TIME May 1st–October 31, 2020 (Holidays excluded; subject to availability. Limited to one rescheduling with two weeks’ notice)
VALUE $19,000
DONATED BY Deb & Bryan Stolle and Alaska Airlines
PRIVATE CABO SAN LUCAS HOME FOR 10
Get away from it all! You and nine friends can spend 5 days and 4 nights in Los Cabos, Mexico at the luxurious 5-Star Villas Del Mar in Palmilla, a private gated community nestled on the ocean at the tip of the Baja Peninsula. Walk on the beach, have an in-residence spa treatment, play golf at the Nicklaus championship golf course, visit the fitness center, enjoy a beach bonfire, or sit by the pool and take in the sweeping ocean views. You may even see whales, dolphins or manta rays frolicking in the waves.
This has been host to the likes of Beyoncé, Tom Cruise, Billy Crystal, Julio Iglesias Jr., the Jonas Brothers, Joe Montana, two Presidents of Mexico and Michael Dell, just to name a few. The Villa includes over 5,000 sq. ft. of indoor luxury and includes high-speed wireless internet and a full line-up of satellite programming. The Villa consists of 5 bedrooms, all ensuite, with 2 masters, 1 room with a king bed, 1 room with 2 queen beds, and one room with a double bed with no view. The gourmet kitchen is fully stocked with all the necessary cooking and dining essentials.
Over 2,000 sq. ft. of outdoor Cabo living complement the indoor space, including an outdoor living room under a covered palapa seating up to twelve with woodburning fireplace, a large outdoor bar, grill, and 10-person dining area. An expansive pool deck with lounging for a dozen, infinity pool with built-in 8-person spa and outdoor sound system complete the outdoor amenities. See pictures of the Villa here.
Includes a $2,500 Alaska Airlines voucher.
DATE & TIME May 1st–October 31, 2020 (Holidays excluded; subject to availability. Limited to one rescheduling with two weeks’ notice)
VALUE $19,000
DONATED BY Deb & Bryan Stolle and Alaska Airlines
LIVE AUCTION #8
FESTIVE HOLIDAY PROGRESSIVE IN SARATOGA WITH PRIVATE CONCERT BY DAVID BENOIT
Take a moment and relax during this busy season by progressing through three unique Saratoga homes decked out in their holiday finest, enjoying fine wine and gourmet cuisine as you go. You’ll begin at the warm Storybook English Country home of Rosemary and David Adamson, where you will enjoy hors d’oeuvres prepared by Scott Cooper of Le Papillion paired with fine wines poured by Karen Bria, Chair of Food & Wine.
The evening progresses to Mission Hills, the classic Mexican-inspired estate of Suzanna Cody and Ron Hills, where you will enjoy a private concert by multiple Grammy Award-nominee, jazz pianist David Benoit. David has carried Vince Guaraldi’s legend forward so you’re sure to hear some Charlie Brown Christmas favorites. Savor Le Papillon cuisine and Big Basin Vineyards wines as you stroll through the house and grounds.
Finally, join Deb and Bryan Stolle at their French Norman-style home for the “after-party,” where you will enjoy desserts, coffee, and wine poured by Doris and Bill Cooper of Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards. Must-sees: Bryan’s rock-lined wine cellar and conquistador-sized bar.
Note: Guests will drive between houses which are within five minutes of each other with ample parking.
DATE & TIME Sunday, December 8, 2019, 4:30–7:30pm
LIMITED TO 30 people
VALUE Priceless
DONATED BY Rosemary & David Adamson, Suzanna Cody & Ron Hills, and Deb & Bryan Stolle, Big Basin Vineyards, Karen Bria of Young's Market, Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, David Benoit
FESTIVE HOLIDAY PROGRESSIVE IN SARATOGA WITH PRIVATE CONCERT BY DAVID BENOIT
Take a moment and relax during this busy season by progressing through three unique Saratoga homes decked out in their holiday finest, enjoying fine wine and gourmet cuisine as you go. You’ll begin at the warm Storybook English Country home of Rosemary and David Adamson, where you will enjoy hors d’oeuvres prepared by Scott Cooper of Le Papillion paired with fine wines poured by Karen Bria, Chair of Food & Wine.
The evening progresses to Mission Hills, the classic Mexican-inspired estate of Suzanna Cody and Ron Hills, where you will enjoy a private concert by multiple Grammy Award-nominee, jazz pianist David Benoit. David has carried Vince Guaraldi’s legend forward so you’re sure to hear some Charlie Brown Christmas favorites. Savor Le Papillon cuisine and Big Basin Vineyards wines as you stroll through the house and grounds.
Finally, join Deb and Bryan Stolle at their French Norman-style home for the “after-party,” where you will enjoy desserts, coffee, and wine poured by Doris and Bill Cooper of Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards. Must-sees: Bryan’s rock-lined wine cellar and conquistador-sized bar.
Note: Guests will drive between houses which are within five minutes of each other with ample parking.
DATE & TIME Sunday, December 8, 2019, 4:30–7:30pm
LIMITED TO 30 people
VALUE Priceless
DONATED BY Rosemary & David Adamson, Suzanna Cody & Ron Hills, and Deb & Bryan Stolle, Big Basin Vineyards, Karen Bria of Young's Market, Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, David Benoit
