For a taste of the luxurious items and incredible experiences offered in our 2008 auction, see the sampling of listings below.


We are grateful for the generosity and support of our donors
that make our auctions possible.

Special thanks to:

AMERICAN AIRLINES
GARY & KAY MANSOUR AND THE MANSOUR TRAVEL STAFF
PAMELA RICHMOND – CASSIS TRAVEL SERVICES
FOUR SEASONS HOTELS
PENINSULA HOTELS
RITZ-CARLTON RESORTS
ROCCO FORTE COLLECTION
ST REGIS HOTELS

 
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Following are “highlights” of our travel destinations.
 
   

AMERICAN AIRLINES
Business and First class travel for two to worldwide destinations
www.aa.com

CLARIDGE’S – LONDON
Two night and three day weekend stay in a suite for two people at the
legendary Claridge’s in London. Canapes and artisan champagne will greet you upon
arrival and each day will begin with your complimentary organic breakfast. Your stay
culminates with Afternoon Tea in the Claridge’s Salon. Value: $9,000
www.claridges.co.uk

FOUR SEASONS - LANA’I AT MANELE BAY
Six days and Five nights at the Four Seasons Lana’i at Manele Bay in a Deluxe
Ocean Front Suite, dinner for two at the resorts Ihilani Restaurant and a couples massage.
Experience the true magic of Hawaii with a visit to the unspoiled up country of Lana’i. Known
for its boundless pineapple fields this tiny, pristine island offers breathtaking expanses of
cloud forests ringed by secluded white sand beaches and rugged red lava cliffs. Your suite
(over 1100 sq ft) features a separate living room, dining room and master bedroom, every luxurious
appointment and a large furnished private lanai (balcony) perfect for gatherings. Value: $12,750
www.fourseasons.com/manelebay

BERNARDUS LODGE – CARMEL VALLEY
Two nights and three days at Bernardus Lodge in a Premium Garden Room, dinner for
two at the Chef’s Table, two 50 minute spa treatments at the Lodge Spa and a private VIP winery
tour and barrel tasting at the Bernardus Winery. Fifteen minutes from Carmel by the
Sea Bernardus Lodge is located in one of the finest wine growing regions in Central California.
You will be welcomed with a wine reception, concierge escort, fresh cut flowers and all-inclusive
snack pantry and a wine and cheese array on your first night of arrival. The accommodations provide
the finest in romantic and relaxing environments including beamed ceilings and stone
fireplaces all within this Mobil 4-Star resort. Value: $1,700
www.bernardus.com

THE YACHTS OF SEABOURN
Long known for the ultimate luxury at sea is Seabourn. Here is
your chance (2 people) to sail the Mediterranean aboard Seabourn’s Legend
or Spirit during your Seven Day Cruise with accommodations in your Class A1Suite. Your suite has been designed for exquisite comfort and your personal stewardess
will grant your every wish from chilled in suite champagne and flowers to canapés
to welcome you back from a day of adventures ashore. Value $15,500
www.seabourn.com

ORIENT- EXPRESS HOTELS – AUSTRALIA
Three days and two nights for two people at The Observatory Hotel, Sydney in a
Deluxe Room with full breakfast. Two days and one night accommodation at Lilanfels Blue Mountain
Resort & Spa with full breakfast and degustation dinner in award-winning Darley’s Restaurant
with matching wines. Your Australian adventure begins with The Observatory Hotel, the ideal base
to explore Australia’s most vibrant city. Superbly located near the harbour, central business
district and world famous Sydney Bridge this hotel pairs boutique luxury with unsurpassed
personalized service. Your journey continues at Lilanfels Blue Mountain Hotel – a haven of
relaxation in the Blue Mountains (just a short drive from Sydney) this hotel is housed in a historic
house set amidst two acres of manicured gardens. This five star Orient Express Hotel is a delight
for gourmets and a wonder for lovers of nature and romantics. Value: $2,180
www.orient-express.com

CIBOLO CREEK RANCH - MARFA, TEXAS
Three days and two nights with all meals is waiting for two lucky people at
Cibolo Creek Ranch in Marfa Texas. Set among the 30,000 acres of the Chinati and Cienega mountains in the Big Bend the ranch is listed in the US National Register of Historic Places.
This working cattle ranch offers luxury (from the handmade adobe walls to private tours on horseback) teamed with the spirit and surroundings of past pioneers. Value: $1,100
www.cibolocreekranch.com

HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO – MARBELLA SPAIN
Located in the center of Marbella’s Golden Mile between a bustling downtown
and the luxurious marina Puerto Banus Hotel Puente Romano welcomes you with a Five day
and four night stay for 2pp in a Deluxe Double Room with daily gourmet breakfast. This world renown destination boasts long sandy beaches that border the Mediterranean - all drenched in sunshine year round. The Marbella Club and Golf Resort otherwise private, is made available exclusively to resort guests. A true taste of Andalusia: whitewashed buildings, narrow streets, flower filled plazas and exciting nightlife await in town. Your busy days in this glorious destination will make you appreciate
the return to your deluxe room, warm hospitality, and elegant tranquility of
Hotel Puente Romano at days end. Value: $6,000
http://hotel-puente-romano.com

THE RITZ CARLTON- SAN FRANCISCO
Three days and two nights in a Deluxe Room at the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco’s only
Mobil 5-Star AAA Five Diamond Hotel. Located on Nob Hill one of the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods this is the city’s most revered hotel. Whether visiting on business or for pleasure,
you can soak up the bustling Financial district or meander through hours of shopping at the
fashion boutiques of lively Union Square. Value: $900
www.ritzcarlton.com

KEMPINSKI HYBERNSKA – PRAQUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Four days and three nights for two in a One Bedroom Suite, inclusive of daily
breakfast, private tour with guide through the historical center of Prague and “insiders” visit to one
of selected cultural exhibitions. Prague is recognized as an important center of arts and culture.
You are invited to experience it all within a base of fine luxury accommodations – Grand Opening October 2008 at the new Kempinski Hybernska, Prague. Value: $5,600
www.kempinski.com

PENINSULA - NEW YORK
The legendary hotel in the heart of New York - The Peninsula proudly
offers accommodations in a Grand Luxe Room for three days and two nights (Friday or Saturday arrival) with Continental Breakfast for two people daily. The Peninsula NY is a magnificently
restored 1905 landmark at the corner of 5th Avenue and 55th. Steps away from world-class
shopping and the magic of Broadway. Value: $2,375
www.peninsula.com

ESPERANZA – CABO SAN LUCAS
Spend Four days and three nights in your own ocean view casita, double
occupancy at the beautiful Esperanza an Auberge Resort in Cabo San Luca, Mexico. Perched on
the bluffs of Punta Ballena, overlooking the Sea of Cortez Ezperanza epitomizes the barefoot sophistication of the Baja lifestyle. Your seaside casita offers dramatic indoor/outdoor living spaces
with views of the sea and oversized bathrooms. Furnishings reflect casual
elegance including original artwork. Value: $3,000
www.esperanzaresort.com

ST REGIS - BORA BORA
Imagine Five nights and Six days in your own Deluxe OverWater Villa
at the St Regis Bora Bora. Your 1550 sq ft villa is strategically built around its own private
pool on the edge of the lagoon allowing for 360 views of the turquoise waters! Value: $11,000 www.starwoodhotels.com
www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis/index.html

HOTEL BEL-AIR, LOS ANGELES
Two nights and three days await you and your guest in a Grand Deluxe
Guestroom. Set in the heart of one of the most desirable zip codes on earth surrounded by 12
acres of the most inviting grounds you can imagine is The Hotel Bel-Air, the most honored Mobil
5 star Award Hotel in California. Value: $1,200
www.hotelbelair.com

VATULELE ISLAND RESORT
Six days and five nights for 2pp in a Deluxe Beach Bure including 3 gourmet meals a day and
roundtrip transfers by light plane between Nadi and Vatulele. Located in the Fiji group of islands the resort is set back from a stunning stretch of white sand beach. Your bure (island suite) contains
12 doors that open from the living room and bedroom to an expansive terrace (complete with your
own hammock) and your own stretch of beach. Value: $10,000
www.vatuleleislandresort.com

LA VILLA GARBO – CANNES, FRANCE
Four days and three nights for two in Suite at Villa Garbo. You will receive daily
deliveries of home baked croissants and baguettes. Your kitchen fridge will be stocked with complimentary soft drinks and you can relax in the Lounge Bar each evening (it is complimentary
for you!) Two steps from the famous Croisette, the beaches and the luxury shops of rue d’Antibes,
you will join lovers of the French Riviera during your stay, its sweet “art de vivre” and daily sunny weather. Spacious with modern award winning interior design, the suites will seduce you with
intimacy and excellent standards. Value: $ 4,300
www.villagarbo-cannes.com

And many more luxury stays ar the following:

Ananda Hotel & Spa – Himalayas
Aqua Hotel – Cancun
The Balmoral – Edinburgh, Scotland
Blakes - London
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa – Atlantic City, NJ
Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa – Carefree, AR
rown’s Hotel – London
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Calistoga Ranch, Calistoga, CA
Caneel Bay Resort & Spa
The Carlyle, New York
Casa Natalia - San Jose Del Cabo, Baja
Chateau Marmont Hotel – Hollywood
Cotswold House – Gloucestershire, UK
Enchantment Resort – Sedona, AZ
Espirit St Germain – Paris, France
Essex House – New York
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows – Santa Monica, CA
George V – Paris, France
Grace Bay Club – Turks & Caicos Islands
Gramercy Park Hotel – New York
Grand Hotel Continental – Siena, Italy
Grand Hyatt – Shanghai, China
The Greenwich Hotel – New York
Half Moon - Rose Hall, Jamaica
Hard Rock Hotel – Las Vegas
Hotel 1000 – Seattle, WA
Hotel Granduca – Houston, TX
Hotel Hassler – Rome, Italy
Hotel Helvetia & Bristol – Florence, Italy
Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo
Hotel de Rome – Berlin, Germany
Hotel de Russie – Rome, Italy
Hotel Le Petit – Hollywood
Hotel Savoy – Florence, Italy
Hyatt Grand Champions, Indian Wells, CA
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa – Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
Inn at the Market – Seattle, WA
Intercontinental – Century City, CA
Intercontinental – Cozumel, Mexico
Intercontinental De La Ville – Rome, Italy
Intercontinental French Polynesia
Ivy Hotel, San Diego
The Jumeirah Beach Hotel – Dubai
Jumeirah Han Tang Xintiandi – Shanghai
The Kahala Hotel & Resort - Honolulu
Kimpton Hotels (any of their 18 US locations)
KSL – La Costa
KSL – Ranch Las Palmas
The Lanesborough – London
Langham – London
Las Ventanas al Paraiso - Los Cabos, Mexico
Le Quartier Francais - Cape Winelands, South Africa
Le Richemond – Geneva, Switzerland
Les Mars Hotel – Healdsburg, CA
Little Dix Bay – FWI
The Lodge – Verbier, Swiss Alps
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Mandarin Oriental – Hyde Park, UK
Mandarin Oriental – San Francisco
Marquis Los Cabos, Baja, Mexico
Marquis Reforma – Mexico City
Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa – Summerland, NV
Meadowood – Napa Valley
Merrion Dublin – Dublin
The Mirage – Las Vegas, NV
Montage - Laguna
Palomar Hotel – Los Angeles
Park Hyatt  - Paris
Park Hyatt – Washington DC
Parrot Cay – Turks and Caicos, BWI
Peninsula – Bangkok, Thailand
Peninsula – Beverly Hills
Peninsula – Chicago
Peninsula – Hong Kong
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino – Las Vegas, NV
The Prescott – San Francisco
One and Only Palmilla – Baja, Mexico
Orient Express Hotels
Ritz-Carlton – Beijing (at Financial Street) China
Ritz-Carlton – Beijing (at Central Place) China
Ritz-Carlton - Cancun, Mexico
Ritz-Carlton - Half Moon Bay, CA
Ritz-Carlton – Laguna Niguel, CA
Ritz-Carlton - Powerscourt, Ireland
Ritz-Carlton - South Beach, Miami FL
Rocco Forte Hotels
SBE’S SLS Hotel – Beverly Hills
Setai – San Diego
Silverton Casino & Lodge – Las Vegas
The Stafford - London
Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas, Hollywood, CA
Surf and Sand Resort – Laguna Beach, CA St Regis - Aspen
St Regis Princeville - Hawaii
St Regis – San Francisco
Thompson Beverly Hills Hotel
Topnotch Resort & Spa – Stowe, VT
Trump International Hotel & Tower – Las Vegas, NV
Villa Kennedy – Frankfurt, Germany
Wynn Las Vegas
Yachts of Seabourn

& many more to come…


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  ——————————————— WINES ———————————————
  Magnum/2004 Au Bon Climat Hildegard, White Table Wine
Magnum/2004 Au Bon Climat Nuits-Blanches au Bouge, Chardonnay
Magnum/2006 Au Bon Climat Knox Alexander, Pinot Noir
Magnum/2006 Au Bon Climat Isabelle, Pinot Noir
Five Pack/2006 Ancien Wines Pinot Noir
1.5L Magnum/2004 Adrian Fog Winery Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir
Magnum/2003 Archery Summit Estate Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
Magnum/2006 Baker Lane Estate Syrah
6L/2004 Bernardus - Marinus Estate Carmel Valley
Case/2004 Bonny Doon Vineyard LeCigare Volant
5L 2004 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Canoe Ridge Estate
3L Cielo Malibu Estate Wine - signed
1.5L/2005 Dalla Valle Cabernet
1.5L/2003 Da Milano Barolo
3L/2003 Dr Loosen Bernkasteuer Lay Kabinett
3L/2006 Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel
Magnum of Dutton-Goldfields 2006 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay
Six Pack Duckhorn Vineyards Red Wine
Six Pack/2005 Enzo Wines Cabernets
5L/2005 Ferrari-Carrano Chardonnay – Alexander Valley
1.5L/2005 Foxen Vineyard Syrah Williams - Dore’ Vineyard
& complimentary tasting for 2 at Foxen Vineyards
3L Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Claret
3L Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Merlot
Magnum/2000 Frank Family Vineyards Rutherford Reserve
6 Pcs 750ml/2007 George Wine Company Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
3L /2005 Gramercy Cellars Columbia Valley Syrah
6 bottle assortment George Lev
3L 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Grgich Hills Estate, Etched Bottle
Magnum/2001 Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay & Private Tour of
the winery and vineyards with wine tasting for four
Magnum/2006 Hendry Winery Zinfandel
Magnum/2005 Jaffe Estate “Transformation” signed
Magnum/2005 Jaffe Estate “Metamorphosis” signed
Gourmet lunch for four with Pam & Gary Jaffe
at Jaffe Vineyards in St Helena California
Magnum/2000 J Vintage Brut
Magnum/2002 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon signed
Justin Winery Vertical: Isosceles 01, 02, 03, 04 & 05
Two 750ml bottles of each of the following library selections from
Kendall-Jackson Winery: 2002, 2003 & 2004 Highland Estates Trace Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
12 bottles from Kistler Vineyards of yet to be released 2009 selections
Magnum/2003 Charles Krug Winery Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon
Magnum - Krupp Brothers “The Doctor”
Magnum – Krupp Brothers “The Advocate”
3L/2006 Landmark Vineyards etched bottle Grand Detour
Pinot Noir – Sonoma Coast
3 Bottle Box Laetitia Vineyard & Winery Reserve Selections
3L Barnwood - Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
L’Aventure Winery Staircase of Estate Cuvee 2006 – L’Aventure
& VIP tour & tasting at the Winery
Six Bottles/2007 Malibu Vineyards Estate Syrah
Magnum/2002 Martine's Wines Inc.
Magnum/2006 Morgan Winery Twelve Clones Pinot Noir
Case 2005 Paloma Vineyard Merlot
Magnum/2006 Kobler Vineyard Pax Syrah
Magnum/2006 Walker Vine Hill Vineyard Pax Syrah
1.5L 2005 Pedregal Vineyard Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Magnum/2005 PEJU Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Magnum/2003 of Premium Port Wines Dow's Vintage Port
3L/2003 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot
& private vineyard walk, cave tour & picnic for four
1.5L/2005 Ramey Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay Napa-Carneros
1.5L/2005 Ramey Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay Napa-Carneros
1.5L/2005 Ramey Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley
1.5L/2005 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon, Larkmead Vineyard Napa Valley
1.5L 2005 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon, Jericho Canyon Vineyard, Napa Valley
Ravenswood Wine Club – 3 months of special selections Delivered to your door
3L/2004 Raymond Vineyards Generations Cabernet Sauvignon
750ml/2004 Raymond Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
3L/2005 Raymond Vineyards Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet
750ml/2005 Raymond Vineyards Napa Valley reserve Cabernet
750ml (3) bottles of Revana Family Vineyards Cabernet
Case – Rosenthal – The Malibu Estate Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot and Meritage
& private tour and tasting for six
Magnums (3)/2003 Rubicon Estate Cask
Magnum Staglin Family Vineyard Salus Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
3L/2000 Semler & Saddlerock Wines, Semler Cabernet Sauvignon
Magnum/2001 Shafer Vineyards Sunspot Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
6L/2003 Silver Oak Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Magnum/2005 Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – signed
Magnum/2004 Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - signed
2005 Summerland Winery “Duet” Grenache & Mouruedre
Six Pack/2006 Tantara Pinot Noir
Case Magnums/2005 Topanga Vineyards Syrah Edna Ranch Vineyard
Magnum/2002 Truchard Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Waters Winery Columbia Valley Syrah
Magnum/2005 Wolf Family vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Magnum/2006 Luca Malbec – Vine Connections
Three bottles each last four vintages Syrah Santa Barbara County Zaza Mesa Winery

& many more wines to come…

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  ——————————————— JEWELRY ———————————————
   

Tracy Allen Fine Jewelry
Cheryl De Rose
Paragon Jewelers

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  ————————————— ENTERTAINMENT —————————————
   

Accenture
Audi
Basketball 101
Bette Midler – Las Vegas
Blue Man Group – Las Vegas
California Speedway
William Lane – LA Philharmonic
Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Lakers
Vin Scully – Los Angeles Dodgers
Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events

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  ——————————————— GOURMET ———————————————
   

Cest Si Bon! Cooking School
Godiva Chocolatier
Les Palais Des Thes
Miele
Wolfgang Puck Appliances Inc.

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  ———————————————— DINING ————————————————
    Chinois, Las Vegas
CUT, Las Vegas
Lawry’s – The Prime Rib, Beverly Hills
Lupo, Las Vegas
Melisse – Santa Monica
Postrio, Las Vegas
SBE’S XIV by Michael Mina, Los Angeles
South Gate by Kerry Heffernan, New York
Spago, Beverly Hills
Spago, Las Vegas
Whist Restaurant – Viceroy Hotel, Santa Monica
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, Las Vegas

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