2024 LIVE AUCTION INFORMATION
2023 LIVE AUCTION
Sneak a Peek at the Live Auction Offerings being presented at GATHER!
FOUNDERS PARTY - BUY A SPOT
Party with our fearless leaders! Join Donna Somerville and Chris Flitter for a good time at the Haggerty home in Lafayette! Raise your paddle to secure your spot. Price per person and date: to be announced prior to GATHER. Up to 50 guests. Donated by Jim & Alicia Griffith, Steve & Liz Haggerty, Allison Mein, Steve & Susie Sovik, Marc Watenmaker & Staci Kramer, Fraiche.
LIQUID GOLD RUSH
There’s a modern-day Gold Rush in the Amador foothills. We’re not talkin’ precious metals, we’re talkin’ gorgeously-crafted wines by gold-standard 100-point winemaker Andy Erickson (yup, of Screaming Eagle fame). A mere two hours, and you’re planted among the vines of the historic Casino Mine Ranch. Six miners will strike it rich in California’s hottest wine country, where the Merryman family will welcome you into the most authentic and memorable vineyard experience you’ve ever discovered, including an elevated visit to the stunning new tasting space on their property owned since the 1930’s, vineyard immersion, local dinner cuisine, luxury overnight at Rest, a new boutique hotel, and an additional tasting at Yorba Vineyards. 6 guests / 3 couples. Wine experiences to be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date. Hotel stay: no restrictions, based on availability. Donated by Jim & Laurie Merryman / Casino Mine Ranch, Yorba Vineyards.
SWOOOSH!
A team of lucky ballers (of any ages!) will savor tips and tales with famed basketball coach and commentator Jay Wright or you can lace up your kicks for some drills and hoops on the court (court provided!). Then hang up your cleats and just hang out with Jay for a festive dinner at the stunning home of Patrick and Penelope Blair in Orinda! Our very own Donna Somerville, Jay's sister and Grateful Gatherings MVP, also in the house, plus more surprises to come. Up to 20 guests ... families, couples, friends - winner's choice! Winning bidder may choose either Saturday, September 14 or October 5, 2023. Date to be selected by December 1, 2023. Hosted by Patrick & Penelope Blair, Mike & Janine Evans, Tom & Rola Innis, Kevin & Liz Mechelke, Scott & Val Mollahan.
A GRAPEFUL GATHERING
Instant cellar filled with bottles of bliss. Your quest for the shameless pursuit of immediate gratification ends here. Score this cellar game changer, and you’re pretty much winning at life. Elevate your cellar with an instant collection of “the good stuff” from our Grateful Gatherings’ board members and supporters. Prepare to be the envy of every oenophile in the room tonight when you make off with this steal. WARNING: This collection will need to be closely guarded, particularly in the company of your friends! Donated by Grateful Gatherings Board of Directors members Justin Chipman, David Commins, Steve Haggerty, Allison Mein, Andrea Ruane.
ESCAPE TO PACIFIC GROVE
Sneak away to the sparkling sea of Pacific Grove for a week-long stay and a round of golf at the private Monterey Peninsula Club!
Retreat to your beautiful beach cottage, just off the coastal trail a
block from Lover's Point and a stone's throw from the treasures of
charming Pacific Grove. Fully restored and featured in a home decor
magazine, this 1885 award-winning Victorian house is
located in the historical district once called the "Retreat" in the
heart of "old town PG". Make it a getaway with the sweetheart or a
family adventure at the most magnificent meeting of land and sea! Includes 5 days / 4 nights at a Pacific Grove 2-bedroom/2-bath cottage (1 queen, 1 double, 1 pullout double; sleeps up to 4) and rare access to golf for 3 at the exclusive Monterey Peninsula Club, accompanied by donor Allan Boscacci. Plus numerous activities
at your fingertips: Take a scenic stroll along the ocean (seals and
otters included!), hit the beach at Lover's Point, walk 10 minutes to
marvel at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, catch a flick at the historic
theater up the block, the list goes on…Mutually agreeable date. Donated by Allan & Pat Boscacci, John & Gwen Callan.
NEW YORK STATE OF MIND
Take a bite out of the Big Apple with a trip for two, complete with round-trip airfare, a two-night stay in the heart of Chelsea, VIP tickets to Andy Cohen Live, a private gallery immersion tour with the go-to top art advisor in NYC, and more! New York, New York...the city that never sleeps. Well you may be snoozing away when you are planted at the 4-star Kimpton Eventi, after your exciting adventures around town. The newly-renovated boutique hotel encompasses an entire block and places you steps away from artsy Chelsea’s plentiful offerings, from galleries, boutiques, culinary experiences to the Chelsea Market, High Line promenade, and NYC’s high-energy scenes. NYC is home to the most incredible array of museums and galleries, and seeing art in person is the best way to develop your eye for art, yet can feel overwhelming! To the rescue–a personal gallery tour with the fascinating, yet approachable, BJ Topol, considered to be NYC’s top art advisor and co-founder of Topol Childs Art Advisory. BJ will consult with the winning bidder to choose a gallery destination in either Chelsea or Upper East Side. Continue your VIP treatment as a member of the exclusive 20-person audience for cocktails in the Bravo Clubhouse and a live taping of Emmy-nominated late night show, Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen, in Soho. A rare chance to score one of the hottest, hard-to-get tickets in town, with a belly full of laughs guaranteed!
Fine print: Hotel stay: Two-night Kimpton certificate may be used at any Kimpton property; no restrictions; based on availability. Art tour: mutually agreeable date in Chelsea or Upper East Side. Show: 21 or over; check show schedule prior to booking travel, film schedule varies, generally Sunday - Thursday. Miles: Up to 100,000 United miles; miles may not be transferred to another United account; tickets to be booked by our wonderful Grateful Gathering supporter acting as travel agent, Karen Plessinger! Once booking is confirmed, winner to download United app, and they can manage the booking from there. Winning bidder may use miles for any United destination, not to exceed 100,000. Any unused miles may be used toward another trip as long as total never exceeds 100,000. Donated by Kimpton Hotels, Siobhan Foy, Karen Plessinger, BJ Topol.
STAY TUNED … MORE TO COME!
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