The 2008 "Dirty Dozen"
Here's our auction line-up for 2008. Please use the absentee bid form link at right if you'd like to purchase and can't make it to the Ball. Our auction packages will be auctioned off at our 2008 Cowgirl Ball by legendary auctioneer Steven "Slapjack" Talbot of Talbot Auctions & Fundraising.
- #1. Seattle Seahawks vs. New York Jets
The holidays are a blast with four tickets to the Seattle Seahawks v. Brett Favre and the New York Jets! Included is a behind-the-scenes tour and guided pre-game visit onto the field during warm ups (just prior to kick off) and two NFL game balls autographed by a Seahawks player or coach. Don’t drive home after the game, this package includes a one night stay at the luxurious Westin Seattle.
Limitations/Restrictions/Expirations:
- Valid for Seattle/NY game December 21, 2008.
Thanks to Fred Miller, Gary Wright and the Seattle Seahawks, and the Westin Seattle
- #2. Sunriver
Families unite! Beautiful Sunriver vacation home with two master suites - each with a king size bed. Relax in your private hot tub, watch movies, barbeque or ride one of four onsite bikes. Newer four bedroom home sleeps ten people and is an easy ten minutes to Fort Rock Park. Certificate is for six day/five night stay. Certificate includes all rental, tax & cleaning fees. But why stop there? Package also includes a $50 gift certificate to the Trout House Sunriver Resort restaurant and a gift certificate for two people for a one hour trail ride, sleigh ride or carriage ride at Sunriver Stables.
Limitations/Restrictions/Expirations:
- Valid fall and spring through 2009.
- Some exclusions apply.
- Date to be mutually agreed upon with the owner.
Thanks to Teri Arnett of REMAX/Equity Group, the Trout House Sunriver Resort Restaurant and John Russell of Sunriver Stables
- #3. Splurge!
Treat yourself to the pampering you deserve. Included in this package is a $150 gift certificate from the VanderVeer Center and a products and services from the Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery totalling $300. Tuck your Nike Employee Store shopping pass into a beautiful Cole Haan wallet along with a $100 gift certificate to Etcetera clothing collections. Once you are lookin’ all gorgeous, have nationally-known portraitist/photographer Annaliese Moyer capture you on film. The package includes up to two hours of photography of one or more horses/one or more humans, web gallery is included. Annaliese’s clients include: Rolling Stone, Wall Street Journal and the Smithsonian.
Limitations/Restrictions/Expirations:
- All prints are extra.
- Travel up to 25 miles from Portland, any additional miles at charged at $0.50 per mile.
- Expires October 4, 2009.
Thanks to Krysta Bert, Lucerne & Sam Currie, Tony Dorado, Cindy Fellows, Annaliese Moyer, Pati Nelson, Maura Woodruff
- #4. Under the Tuscan Sun
Escape to Cortona, the 3,000-year-old village that was the inspiration for the book and movie “Under the Tuscan Sun.” Your package includes accommodations for two to four persons for seven nights in a one-bedroom apartment in Cortona. Located just off the main Piazza of the village, the completely remodeled apartment features a rooftop view and quiet, private setting to enjoy your morning cappuccino and listen to the activity of the village. Cortona is 90 minutes south of Florence and two hours north of Rome. As a small village on the main route between these two historic arts and cultural centers, Cortona offers a unique, in-town vacation for those who want to experience the village life in Tuscany. Numerous delightful restaurants, tavernas and local artisans compete for your interest with the countryside and Lake Trasimeno.
Limitations/Restrictions/Expirations:
- Excludes airfare, additional transportation, meals & beverages, tours and activities, gratuities, etc.
- Must be used within 2 years of purchase date.
- Reservations are offered on an “as available basis” at the time of contact with donors.
Thanks to Rob and Stacey Friedman
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#5. Buffalo Feast for 20 people
Got a special birthday or anniversary you want to celebrate? We bring the buffalo to your door (tee hee) – you supply your friends and your dining room table. Package includes a ¼ side of free range Buffalo prepared by celebrity Chef Kenny Giambalvo from the Bluehour restaurant. As the premier modern restaurant in the Pearl District, with what Gourmet magazine describes as “the most sophisticated , contemporary food in town.” Comes complete with cold Widmer Brothers beer (your choice) and all the side dishes. Top that!
Limitations/Restrictions/Expirations:
- Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Thanks to Kathy and Ed Bartholemy, Kenny Giambalvo and Widmer Brewing
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#6. Black Butte Weekend
Three days and four nights in a gorgeous Black Butte home, just across the street from the new Glaze Meadow Pool facility. This 3,000 square foot home sits on a very private 2.5-acre lot and features four bedrooms (sleeps eight), four baths and a bonus room with games for one and all! The Glaze Medow Recreation Center is the new indoor and outdoor aquatics, fitness and spa headquarters located near the center of the Ranch. In addition to pools and water play areas, you’ll find a hot tub, steam room, workout equipment, yoga and aerobics studio, Sports Shop, Bike Rental Shop and the Black Butte Ranch Spa. This package includes golf for four, with carts, at Black Butte Ranch and a trip for four with the Sun Country Raft Tours’ Big Eddy rafting trip on the Deschutes River.
Thanks to Mark and Angela Crandall, Sun Country Raft Tours, Black Butte Ranch
- #7. Pendleton Round-Up
The Pendleton Round-Up is recognized as one of the oldest and most prestigious rodeos in the world and it’s right here in our Oregon backyard. A smorgasbord of 2009 rodeo activities starts the second week in September. This package for two (2) people includes six days/five nights, Tuesday through Saturday, lodging at the Pendleton Red Lion, admission to the Tuesday evening Professional Bull Riding, Wednesday through Saturday daily admission, Underground Tour tickets, Round-Up Hall of Fame tickets, and Happy Canyon Night Show tickets, and lunch with author Ann Terry Hill, contributor to the Pendleton Round-Up Centennial Book.
Limitations/Restrictions/Expirations:
- Must be used during the 2009 Round-Up
Thanks to the Pendleton Round-Up and Ann Terry Hill.
- #8. Blue Caribbean Adventure
Your package includes accommodations for 6 days/5 nights in a two-bedroom oceanfront condo (sleeps up to six) in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, 65 km southeast of Cancun. White sandy beaches, coral reefs, vibrant multi-colored blue water and coconut palms await you and your guests. Our luxurious setting hosts a fully self-contained resort community featuring fishing, diving, sailing, interactive dolphin experiences, snorkeling, restaurants, shops, Spa, Mayan ruins, golf, tennis and much, much more!
The package also includes the buyer’s choice of one of the following three excursions. These excursions cannot be divided and/or blended to allow the members of the buyer’s party to take different outings:
- One (1) day of bill fishing for six (6) persons, for big game fish such as blue & white marlin, sailfish, dorado, wahoo, tuna, barracuda; OR
- An interactive dolphin experience for four (4) persons. Additional spots for this outing can be purchased; OR
- One (1) day private van tour of Mayan ruins at Chitzen-Itza, Coba’ or Tulum.
Limitations/Restrictions/Expirations:
- Excludes airfare, ground transportation, meals & beverages, extra tours and activities beyond one of the three, above-mentioned excursions, gratuities, park entrance fees, etc.
- Must be used within 2 years of purchase date.
- Certificate is not valid from December 18th through January 5th for either year.
- Reservations are offered on an “as available basis” at the time of contact.
Donors: BlueCaribbean Adventures, Puerto Aventuras, Yucatan, Mexico
- #9. Horse Camping trip
S’mores, trail rides and starlight! Three days and two nights at a beautiful Oregon horse camp for four people. We provide the horse (or you can bring your own), campsite and horse care. Package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner and guided trail rides. You bring your own tent or camper, bedding and your camping gear. If you bring your own horse, you’ll need to bring your own feed. The final destination is dependent upon the availability of the chosen campground within the Willamette Valley — from Hood to Coast!
Limitations/Restrictions/Expirations:
- Package is for adults or children 10 and older.
- Date to be mutually agreed upon.
- Available dates are between July 1st and September 15th, 2009
Thanks to our very own Amber Henneck/Henneck Training Stables and Michael and Marylin Shubin
Limitations/Restrictions/Expirations:
- Certificate is for 7 days/6 nights for up to four people
- Towels and linens are not provided
- Horse feed not included
Thanks to Anne Mosicki, Cathy Wardzala and Seal Rock Stables
- #12. Saddle Club Slumber Party
This special overnight slumber party for eight young ‘uns at Forward Stride will include a private two hour equestrian vaulting class, dinner, treats, a movie and late night visit down the aisles of the barn to “tuck the horses into bed”. The party is hosted by Forward Stride business coordinator and all around extraordinary gal, Eryn Ross (she’s a Girl Scout leader, folks!). Date to be mutually agreed upon. Party goers must be at least eight years old. Drop off at 5 p.m. and pick up at 9 a.m.
Limitations/Restrictions/Expirations:
- Date to be mutually agreed upon.
- Party goers must be at least eight years old.
- Drop off at 5 p.m. and pick up at 9 a.m..
Thanks to Eryn Ross and the staff of Forward Stride
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