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Lot 1: A unique trip to Scotland
(More than $3,500 Value)
Includes air travel for two and a one-week stay at a beautiful beach cottage "Providence House" on the picturesque Fife coast.
It's an ideal location to explore the Fife coast, play the numerous golf links in the area or simply hop on the train, journey along the scenic coastline and be in the heart of Edinburgh in less than 40 minutes.
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Lot 2: SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY TASTING AND DINNER FOR 10
(MORE THAN $1,500 VALUE)
A fun comparison of over 20 Scottish Single Malt Whiskies with 5-course food pairing. An opportunity to taste the various regions of Scottish Whisky and see why this is the premiere fine spirit.
Paired with 5 courses of traditional Scottish dishes to match the
whiskies’ unique flavors.
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Lot 3: Lunch with a difference
The difference isn’t in the lunch itself but in the mode of transport to and from the restaurant which will be in an open-cockpit gyroplane -- a Magni M16.
The pilot and lunch companion will be Paul Hollingworth who has been flying for over 20 years, flying gyros for the last 4 years with over 200 flights (And more than 100 passengers)
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Lot 4: Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca
VIP experience for 4 Aug 14-16, 2020
(MORE THAN $1,000 VALUE )
For those of you who have never been to a raceway, you're truly in for a surprise regardless of your level of enthusiasm for sports cars and racing.
The Motorsports Reunion is a unique event featuring multiple classes of race cars from the pre-1940's all the way through to 1980s Formula One reaching speeds in excess of 170 MPH.
Experience this event in an exclusive Rolex Hospitality Pavillion at quite possibly the best location in the entire raceway.
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LOT A: A TWO-Night LUXURY BREAK AT HOTEL LOS GATOS
($800 VALUE)
“Mediterranean sophistication blends with California charm to create a hotel reminiscent of a private villa.”
Mediterranean sophistication blends with California charm to create a hotel reminiscent of a private villa. Located in the charming downtown village of Los Gatos and situated at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Hotel Los Gatos - A Greystone Hotel is Silicon Valley's premier luxury hotel address.
Donated by Greystone Hotels.
Lot B1: Greek FINE dining here in the Bay Area
(MORE THAN $300 VALUE)
Dinner for 4 including fine wine at one of the premier Greek Restaurants in the Bay Area
Evvia in Palo Alto
Also included are one bottle of fine wine.
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Lot B2: Greek FINE dining here in DOWNTOWN LOS GATOS
(MORE THAN $250 VALUE)
Dinner for 2 including fine wine at the award winning Dio Deka.
This package includes a $200 Gift Certificate* donated by the restaurant and one bottle of fine wine.
* Certificate Valid Sunday through Thursday expires 10/5/20
Lot C: Bed and BREAKFAST GetAWAY ANYWHERE in CONTINENTAL US
(MORE THAN $1500 VALUE)
Includes airfare for two and a $500 Airbnb voucher.
With over 500,000 listings in the U.S., you will be spoiled for choice on where to go.
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LOT D OCEANSIDE Weekend Get AWAY at PLEASURE POINT
(MORE THAN $900 VALUE)
You and and your guests can watch the sun go down over The Pacific Ocean and wake up to the waves crashing on the cliffs at Pleasure Point.
Donna and Paul Novi invite you to be their guests for a Friday and Saturday night stay* at their ocean front apartment at Pleasure Point just east of Capitola. The Apartment can sleep up to 6 adults and has a great deck for entertaining your guests. There are 2 bedrooms, one with a King Bed, the other with a queen and a bunk bed, there is 1 bathroom.
It’s all about location and this Pleasure Point Apartment checks all the boxes.
*Valid until 10/31/20 at a mutually agreed weekend. Note the apartment will not be available most holiday weekends.
Top: Pleasure Point
Bottom Left: The Deck Bottom Right: View from the Deck
Lot E: Dinner for 6 Indonesian-Style
(MORE THAN $300 VALUE)
Professional cook, Annemarieke Jongsma, will provide a delicious Indonesian-style dinner either prepared in your own kitchen or delivered ready-to-eat to your dining room table.
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LOT F: DINNER FOR 2 AND FINE WINE AT THE PASTARIA
(MORE THAN $150 VALUE)
“We are a family-owned and operated restaurant nestled in beautiful Downtown Los Gatos, California.”
“We hope you feel like you’re coming home when you join us for dinner! Whether you’re on a date, out with friends, or bringing your family in for dinner, we welcome you to The Pastaria Family.”
— Donna Novi Owner.
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LOT G: SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES VIP PACKAGE WITH 4 TICKETS
(MORE THAN $200 VALUE)
Watch the San Jose Earthquakes at the magnificent Avaya Stadium.
Included are 4 tickets for The Audi Club Seats to a 2020 regular season home game and a VIP Parking Pass.
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LOT H: LOS GATOS COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY GIFT BASKET
(MORE THAN $100 VALUE)
This tasty item is a gift basket from Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
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LOT J: hand etched and painTED FINE WINE memento
($400 VALUE)
This hand etched and painted memento was made exclusively for the 2019 NHL All Star Game in San Jose.
Enjoy this Magnum 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet, from Miner Family Vineyards was donated by Bert George of Joseph George Fine Wines.https://www.josephgeorge.com
LOT K1: A TASTE OF LOS GATOS, WINE & CHEESE FOR 4
(More than $250 VALUE)
The Los Gatos Wine & Cheese Experience invites four of you to take an expertly guided tour through the historic cellars of Testarossa Winery.
The tour concludes with a private, salon-style tasting of five Testarossa wines paired with four selections of artisan cheeses.
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LOT L1: A THREE-NIGHT SOUTH LAKE TAHOE SUMMER STAY
(MORE than $500 VALUE)
“Spend a few days at the Americana Village Suites and you will never want to stay anyplace else in Lake Tahoe again.”
Lake Tahoe needs no introduction. Enjoy a 3-night summer stay in a Studio Suite at The Americana Village Suites.
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LOT L2: A THREE-NIGHT SOUTH LAKE TAHOE WINTER STAY
(MORE than $500 VALUE)
“Spend a few days at the Americana Village Suites and you will never want to stay anyplace else in Lake Tahoe again.”
Lake Tahoe needs no introduction. Enjoy a 3-night winter stay in a Studio Suite at The Americana Village Suites.
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LOT M: CRAFTSMAN BUILT TABLE
(MORE THAN $300 VALUE)
The elegant table designed and built by craftsman Jim Keenan using 100% recycled material comes with a removable tray.
Jim, who donated this piece, spent many hours ensuring a professional and natural finish.
The table will be on display at the auction and can be easily dis-assembled for transportation.
LOT N1: DINNER FOR 4 WITH WINE AT NICK’S NEXT DOOR
(MORE THAN $400 VALUE)
An unforgettable dining experience at Nick’s Next Door American Bistro located in Downtown Los Gatos.
Here is what Zagat had to say.
”Nick Difu turns out creative New American dishes in a warm, cozy setting manned by a personable staff at this Los Gatos neighborhood go-to”
Also included in this package are two bottles of fine wine.
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LOT P1: superior nApa wine PACKAGE #1
(MORE THAN $300 VALUE
A rare opportunity to enhance your wine collection with these two superior wines.
CADE Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2012
‘The stunning, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate boasts beautiful mulberry, blueberry and black raspberry fruit notes, a pure, full-bodied style, sweet tannin, adequate acidity and an opulent, lush mouthfeel. This offering is atypical for a Howell Mountain cuvee, which tends to be more foreboding in its youthfulness. Drink this beauty over the next 15+ years.’
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Dakota Shy Cabernet Sauvignon Zen Master 2017
”Unique nose of mild blueberry up front but intertwined with a hint of McCormick's Italian spices/seasonings, oregano, rosemary, sage, etc.....beautiful blue and black fruit, mid weight on entry in the mouth, velvety smooth with mild tannin astringency. Develops another layer or two in the following 2 hours with just a hint of cocoa powder in the ending by then.”
Cellar Tracker
Both wines were a donation from Richard and Karen Taylor’s private collection.
LOT P2: superior nApa wine PACKAGE #2
(MORE THAN $300 VALUE)
Another rare opportunity to enhance your wine collection with these two superior wines.
Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Grgich Hills believes in minimal intervention, fermenting the grapes with indigenous yeast at moderate temperatures that allows the wine to gain flavors and color from extended skin contact.
The 2011 Cabernet is rich with aromas of balsamic glazed figs, dried rose petals and a touch of green peppercorns. Smooth and rich on the palate with a persistent finish, this wine is the perfect partner with grilled steak, rack of lamb or roasted duck.
Donated by Eileen Brennan’s family.
Gamble Family Vine Yards Mary Ann Napa Red 2015
The microclimate contrasts starkly with the Napa Valley floor, hovering above the fog bank. During the growing season’s final days, this mountain’s cool days and warmer nights give way to intriguingly distinct flavors in a finished wine.
Merlot’s opulent, dark fruit is a perfect foil for Cabernet Franc’s firm tannic structure and red fruit character. A splash of Cabernet Sauvignon adds even greater complexity to this blend. The result is a wine as exquisitely elegant as Mary Ann herself.
Another donation from Richard and Karen Taylor’s private collection.
LOT Q: PACIFIC RIM DINING EXPERIENCE IN LOS GATOS
(MORE THAN $150 VALUE)
Dine in Downtown Los Gatos and enjoy the best of the Pacific.
“Celebrating the culinary traditions of the Pacific Rim, The Palms restaurant delights guests with an array of Pacific Coast creations where diverse ethnic cultures meet local freshness.”
This package includes a $100 voucher donated by the restaurant and a bottle of fine wine.
LOT R1: EAT OUT IN LIVELY MOUNTAIN VIEW
(MORE THAN $125 VALUE)
LOT R2: EAT OUT IN DOWNTOWN WILLOW GLEN
(VALUE MORE THAN $125)
An opportunity to eat out at the goto place in Willow Glen.
“This Black Sheep stands out — and for all the right reasons.”
- SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS
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LOT S: PROFESSIONAL HAIR DESIGN AT AQUA
(MORE THAN $270 VALUE)
LOT T: SAN JOSE SHARKS TICKET PACKAGE FOR A Special GAME
(MORE THAN $200 VALUE)
You and a friend can enjoy a special night to witness Joe Pavelski’s return to the Tank as a Dallas Star.
The Game
Dallas Starts @ San Jose Sharks
Saturday, January 11th at 7:30pm
Donated by Dave Greenfield, The 2 Seats have a great location in Section 215, row 5, center ice.
LOT U: STEAK LOVERS DINING EXPERIENCE FOR 2 IN LOS GATOS
(MORE THAN $250 VALUE)
Dine in Downtown Los Gatos and enjoy the best steak and seafood available anywhere in the Bay Area.
Forbes Mill
“ Forbes Mill Steakhouse combines excellent food and distinguished service with a stylish and comfortable environment. The menu features the finest cuts of Prime Certified Angus Beef available and Tajima Black Wagyu. Forbes Mill Steakhouse also offers fresh seafood daily, including Lobster Tail, Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Sea Bass, Day Boat Sea Scallops, and more.”
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LOT V: FINE WINE AND QUALITY MUSIC PACKAGE
(MORE THAN $200 VALUE)
The Wine donated by Rod Teague.
From Testarossa’s special reserve, a 2013 Niclaire Pinot Noir accompanied by a 2015 Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir.
The Music donated and performed by Rod Teague.
“The 4 CDs are a blend of Flamenco and Spanish Classical Technique to capture a musical sound bound by passion and energy”
LOT W: SAN JOSE SHARKS TICKETS 4 GREAT CLUB SEATS
(MORE THAN $600 VALUE)
You and your 3 friends can enjoy an exciting night in the Tank cheering on the San Jose Sharks.
The 4 Club Tickets are in Section 109 Row 7 so you’ll be right where the action is.
Donated by Ray and Robin Lyons, the four seats are for a mutually agreed upon game for the 2019/2020 season.
LOT X: FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGE
(MORE THAN $650 VALUE)
Donated by Sarah Slayton, this Family Photography Package includes a 45 minute session with 10 digital images* at an outdoor location within 10 miles of Los Altos.
(*option to purchase additional digitals and print products)
“It is my biggest joy to capture genuine smiles and the happiness and love that connect a family. I love to shoot a few hours before sunset when the light is golden and beautiful. My style has been described as warm, engaging, natural and vibrant. I specialize in family, children, maternity, engagement, seniors and newborn”
LOT Y: MICHELIN STAR DINING IN SARATOGA VILLAGE
(MORE THAN $300 VALUE)
Award winning dining for two at The Plumed Horse in Saratoga.
“As you sit under the changing colored lights of Plumed Horse's dining room and the champagne cart rolls up, you quickly realize this is one of the great fine-dining restaurants of the Bay Area.”
This package includes a $200 voucher donated by the restaurant and a bottle of superior wine.
LOT Z: CLASSIC AMERICAN CUISINE IN LOS GATOS
(MORE THAN $200 VALUE)
Steamer’s Grillhouse is an upscale yet relaxed choice for classic American cuisine specializes in seafood dishes & martinis.
This package includes a $150 voucher donated by the restaurant and a bottle of fine wine.