auction Dinner october 12 2008

auction & Dinner | october 12th 2008 01 Dear FareStart “Night on the Town” Guests— Welcome! We are glad that you are here tonight, spending the evening with us and helping us celebrate the achievements of FareStart students and graduates. We also appreciate that you’re here to help generate more funds so that we can continue increasing opportunities for the men and women who come to us seeking a second chance. Our motto since moving into our building at 7th & Virginia is “Meeting the Promise.” For us, that means fulfilling the commitment we made to our donors—and the community at large—that our new larger facility would enable us to serve more individuals than ever before. And we are doing just that. In 2008, we will serve over 50% more individuals than we did in ’07. Not only that, but we are on pace this year to graduate 100 individuals from our program—nearly twice as many as last year—and we are placing more folks in jobs than ever before. It is YOU who helps make that possible… thank you! Within three years, we will have fully doubled the number of individuals to whom we provide job training and placement in the food service industry—providing even more people the opportunity to transform their lives and end the cycle of homelessness. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support in making this great leap forward possible—and to let you know we continue to work very hard to earn your support and confidence. Please enjoy our gala event tonight. We are only able to celebrate these accomplishments thanks to your support, for which we are deeply grateful. With sincere appreciation, Ashley Hulsey President, Farestart Board oF directors Megan Karch executive director 02 03 Table Of Contents tonight’s Program Farestart Mission About FareStart Auction Steering Committee Leadership & Development Staff Board of Directors menu Patron Guest Reception Hors d’oeuvres Reception Wine-paired Dinner auction Golden Raffle Information Centerpiece Auction Rules Dessert Auction Live Auction Fund-a-Student sPonsors Sponsor Thanks Special Thanks Advertisements acknoWledgements Special Thanks Auction Donors 04 05 06 08 08 09 12 12 13 16 17 18 19 25 60 73 74 76 81 82 04 Tonight’s Program 4:30pm PATRON GUEST OYSTER & CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION Golden Ticket Raffle Sales Silent Auctions Open 5:30pm HORS d’OEUVRES, PASSED WINE & COCKTAIL RECEPTION 6:35pm PINK SILENT AUCTION CLOSING 6:45pm BRONzE SILENT AUCTION CLOSING 6:55pm WINE & PLATTER AUCTION CLOSING 6:55pm SEATING FOR DINNER & LIVE AUCTION 7:00pm WELCOME & WINE-PAIRED DINNER Master of Ceremonies Centerpiece Close-out Golden Raffle Ticket Drawing Dessert Auction 7:30pm LIVE AUCTION Live Auction Packages Fund-A-Student Live Auction Packages 9:15pm CHECK OUT OPENS Master of Ceremonies Kevin Benedict, Entertainer Auctioneers John Curley, King 5 Evening Magazine Host Mardi Newman, Seattle Weekly’s “Best Auctioneer of 2005” Mardi's formal wear by Ropa Bella in the Park Speakers Megan Karch, Executive Director, FareStart Ashley Hulsey, President, Board of Directors, FareStart 05 OUR MISSION FareStart provides a community that transforms lives by empowering homeless and disadvantaged men, women, and families to achieve self-sufficiency through life skills, job training, and employment in the food service industry. 06 07 Adult training program Since 1992, FareStart has provided job training and life skills training to more than 2,400 homeless and disadvantaged men and women. FareStart’s 16-week adult culinary training program combines intensive, hands-on food service work with classroom instruction. Students also complete a series of life skills classes to prepare themselves for employment and self-sustainability. Early in 2007, FareStart moved into its new, expanded home at 7th and Virginia, making a commitment to the community to double the number of individuals served by 2011. FareStart is well on its way to exceeding this ambitious enrollment goal. Through mid-September of this year, 71 students had graduated from the rigorous training program. We project that in 2010, FareStart will graduate more than 150 people. Along with growing numbers, the training experience has markedly improved. Fully equipped and spacious kitchens, a faster-paced restaurant, three classrooms, and an expanded team of dedicated chef instructors allow FareStart to prepare graduates to step into their new job with confidence. Youth training program GUEST CHEF NIGHT every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., premier chefs work with FareStart students to serve a three-course gourmet meal for $24.95. Reservations: (206) 267-6210, reservations@farestart.org. LUNCH each weekday in the FareStart Restaurant, 7th and Virginia. Call for group reservations or take-out, (206) 267-7601. CATERING provides formal and informal services, including multi-course dinners, cocktail parties, and business lunches. Rent one of FareStart’s new banquet rooms, and FareStart Catering will provide everything you need for a successful event. (206) 267-7606. FARESTART CAFÉ @ 2100 is an on-the-job training site for FareStart students enrolled in the Barista Training and Education Program, a collaborative effort between YouthCare and FareStart. 2100 24th Ave South. CONTRACT MEALS service provides nutritious meals to childcare centers, including Head Start programs, and homeless shelters around the Seattle area 365 days a year. For more information: (206) 267-7619. FareStart community On any given night in Seattle, more than 800 youth are homeless. The Barista Training and Education Program is a collaborative effort between YouthCare and FareStart. The program teaches youth, ages 16-21, barista job skills, while providing the long-term support necessary to explore personal goals and prepare for longterm employment and education. While the program’s focus is on job training and placement, the ultimate goal and commitment is to re-engage homeless youth with school and family. FareStart businesses FareStart’s success comes from connecting students to the larger FareStart community, who offer support and a positive environment. FareStart’s supportive community is made up of everyone who interacts with students and supports the program: generous donors, guest chefs, volunteers, restaurant guests, partnering social service providers, and FareStart staff and board members. The FareStart Restaurant, a beautiful gift from the community, is the place where FareStart connects with the larger community, coming together to change lives. FareStart businesses generate more than 50% of the organization’s annual operating budget. Supporting FareStart businesses is a great way to support the FareStart program and students. Business growth will allow FareStart to serve more students. In 2007 FareStart saw a 250% increase in restaurant sales, a 38% increase in Catering, and a 40% increase in Guest Chef Night. 08 09 Auction Steering Committee Gerry Adams, FareStart Board Member Connie Clark-Redmond, FS Board Member Don Edmond, Community Volunteer Peter Ehrlichman, Dorsey & Whitney Ken Glass, FS Board Member Dan Johnson, FS Development Director Molly Hancock, FS Board Member Paige Linton, Community Volunteer Stan Mark, Direct Services, Inc. Bob Nelson, FS Board Member Paula Prewett, Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences Faith Ramos, FS Special Events Manager Bob Silver, MWW Group Joanna Smith, FS Board Member Barry Spector, Community Volunteer Phil Stalcup, Community Volunteer FareStart Board of Directors Ashley Hulsey Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center PRESIdENT Jon Pettit, DLR Group PRESIdENT-ELECT Jerry Meyer Aegis Senior Communities L.L.C. VICE PRESIdENT, STRATEGy Joanna Smith, Microsoft VICE PRESIdENT, RESOURCES Patricia Hovda-Pedersen, HSBC Bank TREASURER Judge Mary Yu King County Superior Court SECRETARy Gerry Adams, Clothier & Head PAST PRESIdENT Directors FareStart Leadership & Development Staff Megan Karch, Executive Director Barbara Anderson, Finance Director Tom Chatriand, Student Services Director Matt Gurney, Operations Director Dan Johnson, Development Director Shannon van Oppen, Human Resources Director Luanda Arai, Volunteer Coordinator Rebecca Ehrlichman, Donor Relations Manager Faith Ramos, Special Events Manager Karla Smith-Jones, Marketing & Communications Manager Bonnie Tibbles, Volunteer Extraordinaire Maggie Tucker, Development Assistant Bill Adamucci, Community Volunteer Joanne Blackburn, Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell Connie Clark-Redmond, Community Volunteer Ken Glass, Community Volunteer Molly Hancock, Starbucks Coffee Company David Linton, Bigelow Company, LLC Bob Nelson, Citi Family Office Rich Rodriguez, Starbucks Coffee Company Lyn Tangen, Vulcan, Inc. Sheryl Willert, Williams Kastner Douglas G. Wisdorf, Washington Mutual 10 NOTES 11 GOOD EVENING We would like to extend a warm welcome to you, our guests at FareStart’s Sixteenth Annual A Night on the Town. Your attendance and participation are greatly appreciated! Now, let’s enjoy a collection of some of our favorite chefs’ most loved dishes! 12 13 Menu 4:30pm PATRON GUEST OYSTER & CHAMPAGNE Fresh oysters on the half shell 7:00pm DINNER Four course meal with wine pairing Pacific Oyster Bar Chef Robert Spaulding, Elliott’s Oyster House Wine & Cocktails Watercress & Frisee with leek barigoule, Point Reyes crumbled blue cheese, sherry vinaigrette by Chef Jason Dallas, Hunt Club at The Sorrento Hotel Wine: 2007 Alexandria Nicole Cellars Viognier 1st COURSE Domaine Ste. Michelle Premium cocktail bar 5:30pm HORS d’OEUVRES, PASSED WINE & COCKTAILS Seven delicious hors d’oeuvres by local Chefs 2nd COURSE Blood Orange Sorbet by Snoqualmie Gourmet 3rd COURSE Turkish Lamb Baharat with curried hummus on a cumin cracker by Chef Amy McCray, Eva Crispy Potato Prawn Satay with spicy Korean dip- Coffee Crusted Beef Tenderloin with butternut squash hash, roasted asparagus and Oregon pinot noir demi by Chef Brent Martin, Grand Hyatt Seattle ~OR~ Goat Cheese and Herb Ravioli with hand harvested ping sauce by Chef Instructor Team, FareStart Pintxo of Roasted Potatoes with squid ink-infused crème fraiche, trout and salmon caviar by Chef Joseba Jiménez de Jiménez, Harvest Vine Artichoke & Mussel Custard served in the egg with cedar roasted Pacific Northwest mushrooms and roasted tomato and caper vinaigrette by Chef Brent Martin, Grand Hyatt Seattle Wine: Erath Pinot Noir DESSERT COURSE tiny demi tasse spoons by Chef Matt Costello, Inn at Langley TBD with brandied persimmon cherry compote by Chefs Lisa Dupar & Grover Ramsey, Pomegranate Bistro Wine: 2007 Barnard Griffin Reserve Syrah Port Chocolate Ganache Candied Hazelnut Crunch by Chef Eric Donnelly, Oceanaire Seafood Room Bay Scallop Ceviche with pumpkin seed, cilantro and mint pesto served on tostones by Chef Michael Bruno, Tango Foie Gras Au Torchon with plum chutney and housemade crackers by Chef Christian Brown, Union Square Grill 14 NOTES 15 AUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Golden TickeT Raffle cenTeRpiece aucTion Rules desseRT aucTion live aucTion fund-a-sTudenT 16 17 18 19 25 60 16 17 gOLdEN TICkET The Golden Raffle drawing will be held at 7:05PM following dinner seating. CENTErpIECE This auction will close at 7:30PM Purchase a golden raffle ticket for a chance to win your pick from the Live Auction! To increase your chance to win, we sell only 125 tickets! You may purchase as many tickets as you wish! Raffle ticket sellers and holders are identified by their flashing rings. Restriction: There are two exclusions from the Golden Raffle: Sunds Lodge: Fishing British Columbia's Famed Inside Passage (live auction #17), and BACKROADS California Wine Country Bike Trip for Two (live auction #33). $125.00 Each “Night on the Town” Auction Centerpiece was created by willow & bloom, a locally owned floral and gift boutique in Fremont. Owner Miya Ferguson customdesigned each of these exclusive centerpieces to reflect our FareStart students’ investment in the culinary training portion of their 16-week intensive “Recipe for Success.” “A low and lush, pave styled arrangement comprised of antique hydrangea, Ecuadorian roses, garden roses, Cymbidium orchid blooms, Hawaiian ti leaves, chestnuts, berries and other seasonal, locally and organically grown fruits and vegetables.” Placed in each centerpiece is a 1.5L magnum of Northstar Columbia Valley Merlot. Rated 91 points in Wine Spectator magazine, this incredible bottle of fine wine will make a delicious addition to your next dinner party! Tasting notes: This Merlot is structured with power and elegance. The rich, concentrated front and middle palates roll seamlessly into the generous, silky finish. Aromatics and flavors offer concentrated black cherry, plums and currants. $200.00 Special thanks to: Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery and willow & bloom 18 19 Auction Rules 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Receive your bid number and catalog at check-in. Disputes will be resolved by Auction “official” at closing time. Guaranteed Purchase price bidder overrules all previous bidders in silent auction. Bids written on silent bid forms after stated closing time will be deemed “invalid”. Silent Auctions begins promptly at 6:30PM and close at 6:50PM. Live Auction begins at 7:00 p.m. and continues until all items have been auctioned. Bidders will please show their bid numbers clearly when bidding. The highest bidder acknowledged by the “Auctioneer” is the purchaser. Bidding order of Auction items is subject to change after publication of the catalogue. Auction items may be released by exhibiting a “paid” receipt from the cashier. All items must be paid in full the evening of the Auction. Master Card, Visa, American Express and personal checks will be accepted. Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used within one year of purchase. Purchasers of dinners in private homes and businesses should contact the donor within one month of the Auction to arrange times of use. Also – all dinners do not include gratuity or tax unless otherwise stated. All sales are final, and there will be no exchange or refunds on items, except when specified. The Auction Committee is not responsible for items purchased and not removed by the buyer on the evening of the Auction. FareStart’s Auction Committee has attempted to correctly describe and catalogue all items, but all property is sold “as is.” Neither the Auction Committee nor FareStart warrants nor represents, and shall in no event be responsible for, the correctness of the descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance, or condition of the property. No statement, contained in the catalog, made orally at the sale or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a warranty, representation or assumption of liability. No FareStart staff including Special Events Manager is responsible for arranging or organizing any items, packages or experience. Buyer/bidder is solely responsible for negotiating mutually agreeable dates and times for item redemption, subject to the restrictions outlined in the catalog. All purchased experiences are subject to three weeks minimum notice, subject to date agreeability from ALL participating parties (donors). Dessert Auction NOTE: FareStart reserves the right to extend auction closing times at FareStart’s discretion. All extended closing times will be announced during the auction in question. 20 21 dESSErT No.501 Texas Funeral Fudge Cake ThIS CAkE IS FOr ThE ChOCOLATE pUrIST: seven layers dESSErT No.504 The FareStart PB&J Cake A pLAy ON A CLASSIC! The FareStart PB&J Cake layers moist Sponge Cake sandwich a peanut butter filling and seasonal fruit spread. The “sandwich” is then frosted with white and dark chocolate ganache and dusted with crushed peanuts. by FareStart Chef Instructor Trenita Harris and FareStart Student Team of rich chocolate cake filled with chocolate custard, then frosted with homemade chocolate fudge icing. Make a deal with the devil and indulge in this sinful treat! by Nick Musser of Icon Grill dESSErT No.502 Fall Spice Cake ChEF ErIkA’S FALL SpICE CAkE with White Chocolate Cream and Harvest Apples is a seasonal delight! Apples are layered between traditional spice cake with cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Filled with creamy white chocolate mousse and crunchy toasted hazelnuts. by Ericka Nelson of Elliott’s Oyster House dESSErT No.505 El Diablo SwEET Or SpICy? You can have both with El Diablo. Bittersweet, sinfully rich dark chocolate is graced with cayenne, spicy almonds, cocoa nibs and burnt meringue, then finished with a tequila caramel sauce. by Anna Holberg of Tango Restaurant dESSErT No.503 Triple Chocolate Walnut Cake BITTErSwEET, mILk ANd dArk ChOCOLATES are used dESSErT No.506 Phoenix Cake from Bakery Nouveau A TrIpLE LAyEr mOUSSE CAkE consisting of carmel in this multilayer cake. Frosted in layers with Nocello Italian meringue and black walnut brittle butter cream. This Triple Chocolate Walnut Cake is a chocolate lovers dream! by Robert Spaulding of Elliott’s Oyster House mousse, pear mousse, 70% mousse with a pecan dacquoise disk and coated with carmel glaze. by William Lehman of Bakery Nouveau 22 23 dESSErT No.507 Passion Fruit-Chocolate Torte ChEF VArIN’S FLOUrLESS ChOCOLATE SpONgE CAkE, is dESSErT No.510 Irish Cream Mousse Chocolate Cake ENjOy ThE rICh CrEAmINESS of Irish Cream liqueur united with passion fruit cream and creme anglaise to make this Passion Fruit-Chocolate Torte. by Varin Keokitvan of Union Square Grill with this Irish Cream Mousse Layered in sinfully Dark Chocolate Cake. by Peter Serrano of Grand Hyatt Seattle dESSErT No.508 Tartin au Citron FrESh ANd zESTy and packed with a citrus punch, dESSErT No.511 Creamy Poached Goat Cheese Cake SCINTILLATE ThE SENSES with this Creamy Poached Goat Cheese Cake, accented with with seasonal Fall Fruits! by Carolin Messier de Jiménez of Txori Tartin au Citron gets raves every time it is served. by Varin Keokitvan of Union Square Grill dESSErT No.509 Chocolate Mousse Cake A FUSION OF TASTES makes up this Chocolate Mousse Cake. Layered with Coffee Crème Brulee and Almond Dacquoise, this combination of flavors is irresistible. by Alice Wemberly of Grand Hyatt Seattle dESSErT No.512 Mom’s Chocolate Cake LESLIE’S VErSION of an old fashioned devil’s food chocolate cake is classically frosted with rich chocolate buttercream. It’s as good as Mom made… maybe even better! by Leslie Mackie of Macrina Bakery 24 25 dESSErT No.513 Mexican Chocolate Cake A mATCh mAdE IN CULINAry hEAVEN, chef Rachael combines chocolate and hazelnut in this Mexican Chocolate Cake with Hazelnut Praline. by Rachael Sandidge-Wong of Union Square Grill dESSErT No.514 Dark French Chocolate Ruffle Cake mArVEL AT ThE SCULpTUrAL BEAUTy of chocolate with this Whole Dark French Chocolate Ruffle Cake! by Lisa Dupar of Pomegranate Bistro Live Auction 26 27 ITEm No.1 Inn at Langley for Two • • ITEm No.2 Nintendo Wii Package and Tour for Four • • • One-night stay in a waterfront guest room, breakfast included Six-course dinner for two on a weekend evening in the Chef’s Kitchen Nintendo Wii system and two games Nintendo Wii Fit Behind-the-scenes tour of Nintendo headquarters and Game Play Center gET AwAy FOr A rOmANTIC wEEkENd at Whidbey Island’s The Inn at Langley. Built on a bluff overlooking Saratoga Passage, The Inn at Langley features 180degree waterfront views and guest rooms with Jacuzzi tubs facing both the fireplace and the sea. Enjoy a onenight stay in a waterfront guest room and a six-course dinner for two served on a weekend night in the Chef’s Kitchen with Chef Matt Costello, accompanied by wines from the Inn’s extensive cellar. In the morning, you can watch the sunrise over the Cascades from your private deck before enjoying a complimentary breakfast. A delightful getaway just across the Sound! Restrictions: Dinner meal with Chef Matt Costello includes tax and gratuities. Not valid on holidays. Advance reservations are required. Subject to mutually agreeable date and time. Expires October 12, 2009. $800.00 Special thanks: The Inn at Langley and Chef Matt Costello ThIS ExCITINg pACkAgE is fun for the whole family! Take an inside look at Nintendo of America’s corporate headquarters and have a go in the company’s deckedout “game play center.” This is a rare, behind-the-scenes tour that will reveal what life is really like working for the world’s leading video game manufacturer. Also take home with you tonight a highly coveted Nintendo Wii system as well as the popular Wii Fit! The games Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Brawl are also included. Restrictions: Tour for up to four (4) people on a mutually agreeable date (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). Must be arranged at least 4 weeks in advance of desired tour date. Expires October 12, 2009. $1,350.00 Special thanks: Nintendo of America, Peter and Debi Ehrlichman 28 29 ITEm No.3 Men’s Hamilton Watch from Ben Bridge Jewelers • • ITEm No.4 Paradise in Puerto Vallarta • • • Classic Hamilton Khaki X-Wind Watch White and silver dials and accents, black leather strap 8 day/7 night stay at the beachfront Golden Crown Paradise Resort Private dinner in Jim and Barbara Hill’s home above “Old Vallarta” Roundtrip airfare via Alaska Airlines A pErFECT gIFT FOr ThE mAN who has everything! This classic Men’s Hamilton Watch, Khaki X-Wind model #H77656713, features white and silver dials and accents with a black leather strap. Hamilton is one of the leading watchmakers in the world and Hollywood actors are often seen sporting a Hamilton Watch both on screen and off. This striking watch is a great start or a superb addition to a man’s watch collection. Provided by Ben Bridge Jewelers, a trusted name in watches since 1912, you can count on the reliability and durability of this great timepiece. Restrictions: Item cannot be returned or exchanged. $1,395.00 Special thanks: Ben Bridge Jewelers ThEy SAy ThAT pArAdISE IS A STATE OF mINd. When all of the ingredients are of the highest quality, it can also be a place. You will experience a paradise for two at the Golden Crown Paradise beachfront resort on this one-week vacation. Relax and enjoy the amenities of this all inclusive, five-star, adults-only beachfront resort. With airfare included via Alaska Airlines, you and your companion can begin relaxing the minute the plane takes off. Not only will you experience the best that Puerto Vallarta has to offer, you will also enjoy a private dinner in the home of longtime FareStart supporters, Jim and Barbara Hill, above “Old Vallarta.” Take in breathtaking ocean and jungle views while a local chef guides you as you prepare your own authentic Mexican fare. This is a truly authentic experience you just can’t pass up! Restrictions: Subject to mutually agreeable dates. No holidays. Dinner at Hill residence valid only November 1, 2008-May 31, 2009. Expires October 12, 2009. $4,000.00 Special thanks to: David and Molly Hancock, Jim and Barbara Hill, and Alaska Airlines 30 31 ITEm No.5 Chateau Ste. Michelle Dinner for 10 • • • ITEm No.6 Experience Walla Walla Package for Four • • • • • Private multi-course wine-paired diner for 10 A hand selected bottle of wine per couple to take home Hosted in the Chateau Ste. Michelle private library Two night stay at the Marcus Whitman Hotel for two couples Private tours and tastings at Forgeron Cellars, Pepper Bridge Winery, Reininger Winery, and Dunham Cellars A magnum of wine from each winery A round of golf at the private Walla Walla Country Club Dinner at Whitehouse-Crawford ExpErIENCE A wONdErFUL EVENINg of wine and food at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery. You and your nine guests will be treated to the finest in Northwest cuisine. Your gourmet dinner, designed by Chateau Ste. Michelle’s talented culinary team, led by Executive Chef Janet Hedstrom, will be served in the elegant ambiance of the winery’s private library. Each course will be paired with one of the winery’s special single vineyard or reserve wines, selected to complement your meal, including wines from the Chateau Ste. Michelle cellar and current releases. As a memento of this unforgettable evening, each couple will receive a gift bottle of wine. Restrictions: Subject to mutually agreeable date. Minimum six weeks advance notice required. Expires October 1, 2009. $1,800.00 Special thanks to: Chateau Ste. Michelle and Chef Janet Hedstrom ExpErIENCE ThE BEST ThAT wALLA wALLA has to offer! Your party of four will spend two nights at the only luxury hotel in the heart of Washington’s most acclaimed wine region: the historic, beautifully restored Marcus Whitman Hotel in downtown Walla Walla. Your stay includes two deluxe rooms and breakfast for four each morning. Spend one day on the green with a round of golf at the private Walla Walla Country Club. Then enjoy an evening with the best food the region has to offer at Whitehouse-Crawford. Round out your trip by spending a day enjoying private tours and tastings at Forgeron Cellars, Pepper Bridge Winery, Reininger Winery, and Dunham Cellars. Plus, a magnum from each winery! Restrictions: Advance reservations required. Subject to availability. Must present certificates at time of arrival. Not valid during blackout dates or special events. Not redeemable for cash. Does not include gratuity. Expires October 12, 2009. $2,250.00 Special thanks to: Phil and Maggie Stalcup, Marcus Whitman Hotel, Walla Walla Country Club, Forgeron Cellars, Pepper Bridge Winery, Reininger Winery, and Dunham Cellars 32 33 ITEm No.7 Private Palisade Dinner for 10 • ITEm No.8 Jerry Traunfeld Private Dinner for 10 at a Bainbridge Farmhouse • • • Wine-paired dinner for 10 in your home ExECUTIVE ChEF mArk rANdOLph will create all the magic of a dining experience at Palisade for you and your guests... in your own home! Palisade’s cuisine is inspired by the freshest ingredients from land and sea and features a wide array of flavors from around the globe. Your dinner for 10 features multiple courses of Palisade delicacies and hand-selected wines. This is guaranteed to be a delicious experience you and your guests won’t forget! Restrictions: Subject to mutually agreeable date and time. Valid only during November, 2008, January, February, and March, 2009. Expires March 31, 2009. $1,200.00 Special thanks to: Shari Spurgeon, Palisade, and Chef Mark Randolph Dinner for 10 at Gerry Adams’ Bainbridge Island Farmhouse Fabulous four-course dinner prepared by James Beard Award recipient, Chef Jerry Traunfeld Specially selected wine-pairings from Balboa Winery yOU ANd NINE FrIENdS will gather at the Bainbridge Island farmhouse of FareStart Board Past-President Gerry Adams for a food and wine lover’s adventure with acclaimed Chef Jerry Traunfeld. Formerly of The Herbfarm, Chef Jerry is now the Owner and Executive Chef of the new Capitol Hill hotspot Poppy. Chef Jerry will create a fabulous four-course dinner and pair his delicious courses with perfectly matched wines from Balboa Winery. The evening will celebrate the treasures for which the Northwest is known: natural rustic beauty, bountiful local flavors, and exceptionally well-crafted food and wine. Restrictions: Subject to mutually agreeable date and time. Minimum three weeks advance notice required. Expires October 12, 2009. $2,750.00 Special thanks to: Gerry and Tracy Adams, Poppy, Chef Jerry Traunfeld, and Balboa Winery 34 35 ITEm No.9 Warren Miller Big Sky Adventure for Two • • • • ITEm No.10 Own Canlis for a Night! • • Unique dinner experience for eight at Canlis Join Mark and Brian Canlis in the restaurant’s private Executive Room and participate in the creation of a new Tasting Menu The “Night on the Town” Tasting Menu you create will be featured for a month at Canlis 20% of the price of each “Night on the Town” Tasting Menu ordered that month will be donated to FareStart Four nights lodging for two at Big Sky Resort’s Huntley Lodge Two days skiing at Big Sky Resort Day on the slopes at the private Yellowstone Club Lunch hosted by Warren and Laurie Miller at their Yellowstone Alpine home • • A TrUE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETImE SkIINg ExpErIENCE! in February 2009, you and your guest will enjoy four nights lodging at the Big Sky Resort’s Huntley Lodge in Montana and two days of skiing at Big Sky ski resort, one of the premier skiing destinations in the United States. But wait, it gets BETTER! You will top it all off with a day of skiing hosted by legendary film director Warren Miller and his wife Laurie at the exclusive Yellowstone Club. This private ski resort is a fresh-tracks, powder heaven hideaway for the skiing elite. Your day includes lunch with Warren and Laurie at their private Yellowstone Alpine home. You’re sure to feel like a champion skier after this incredibly memorable skiing experience. Restrictions: Offer only valid in February 2009. prICELESS! Special thanks to: Warren and Laurie Miller, Big Sky Resort, and Yellowstone Club CANLIS, ThE mULTI-AwArd wINNINg classic Seattle restaurant, is giving you and 7 guests a once-in-alifetime opportunity to play the role of “owner” of this Northwest icon for the evening. Join Mark and Brian Canlis in the restaurant’s private Executive Room, where you and your guests will participate in a family tradition: tasting and drinking a new menu into being. You’ll create a new “Night on the Town” Tasting Menu that will be served at the restaurant for an entire month. Canlis is generously donating 20% of the price of each Tasting Menu ordered that month directly to FareStart. So sit back and enjoy the spectacular views of Lake Union and the Cascades as Chef Aaron Wright brings course after course of ideas for the new tasting menu and Sommelier Nelson Daquip digs deep into the Canlis wine cellar to find wines to match. All you have to do is taste, sip, and discuss, so bring your appetites and opinions! Restrictions: Experience valid for eight people only. Valid only January – October, 2009. Not valid Fridays or Saturdays. Expires October 12, 2009. $2,500.00 Special thanks to: Brian and Mark Canlis, Canlis Restaurant 36 37 ITEm No.11 Oyster and Wine Party for 10 in Your Own Home • • ITEm No.12 Behind the Scenes with the Seahawks • • • Oyster and wine party in your home for 10 Jon Rowley, Saveur Magazine’s 2008 “Disciple of Flavor,” guides you through a tasting of the best local oysters fresh from the beds Wine pairings feature 10 winners of the Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition Hang out with Dori Monson and the guys from KIRO-AM 710 for the Seahawks pre-game show Take a tour of Qwest Field Enjoy two tickets to the November 23rd Seahawks vs. Redskins game • yOU ANd NINE OF yOUr FrIENdS will experience the ultimate wine and oyster party with Gourmet Magazine contributing editor, Who’s Who of Cooking in America recipient, and Northwest seafood guru, Jon Rowley. In its 2008 issue of favorites, Saveur Magazine named Mr. Rowley the “Disciple of Flavor” and the Seattle Times credits Mr. Rowley with an acute sense of taste, the eater’s version of “perfect pitch.” Mr. Rowley will bring to your home the freshest and most flavorful local oysters right off the beds for you to taste and compare. He will even give you shucking lessons! And what tasting would be complete without wine? Your oysters will be paired with 10 winners of the Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition. A true Northwest culinary experience you won’t want to miss! Restrictions: Subject to a mutually agreeable date. Location to be determined by winning bidder. Expires October 12, 2009. $1,500.00 Special thanks to: Chris Nishiwaki, Jon Rowley, Taylor Shellfish STArT yOUr NOVEmBEr 23rd gAmE dAy excitement with a tour of Qwest Field and then KIRO-AM 710, the radio home of the Seahawks, invites you to hang out with host Dori Monson and the guys (including Dave Wyman, Paul Moyer, Brock Huard, and Sam Adkins) on the WaMu stage at Qwest Field Events Center for one hour of a Seahawks pre-game show. Meet the array of sports guests who swing by on game day to build up toward kick-off action, and watch how the radio broadcast pre-game team puts the show together. Then take your seats to watch the Seahawks play the Redskins. It all adds up to a Seahawks experience like none other! Restrictions: Experience does not include any on-air speaking opportunity or commercial/business mention. Expires November 23, 2008. $1,000.00 Special thanks to: Dori Monson and Seattle Seahawks 38 39 ITEm No.13 Whidbey Island Beachfront Getaway for Six • • ITEm No.14 DeLille Cellars and Chef Philip Mihalski Dinner for 12 • • Three nights beachfront accommodations for six Light bites for six at Gordon’s on Blueberry Hill Dinner for 12 at DeLille Cellars A multi-course wine paired meal created and prepared by Chef Philip Mihalski FEEL LIkE yOU’rE A mILLION mILES AwAy only 90 minutes from your doorstep! This Whidbey Island getaway for six will make you feel like a true islander. Spend three nights in a private luxury 3-bedroom cabin, situated right on the sandy beaches of western Whidbey (stunning views of the Olympics and beautiful sunsets included!). You’ll also enjoy some of the best food that the island has to offer with light bites for six at Gordon’s on Blueberry Hill. Kick back and enjoy the slower pace of island life! COmBINE ThE BEST that our region has to offer with this Restrictions: Subject to a mutually agreeable date. Expires October 12, 2009. $1,500.00 Special thanks to: Kirk Redmond and Connie ClarkRedmond, Gordon’s on Blueberry Hill, and Peter and Debi Ehrlichman special wine and food experience! Local favorite, Chef Philip Mihalski of Nell’s Restaurant, teams with DeLille Cellars to create a unique dinner experience for you and your friends. Enjoy a multi-course dinner paired with fabulous wines in a beautiful Woodinville Wine Country setting at DeLille Cellars. Founded in 1992, DeLille Cellars is a small winery with a large reputation, producing award-winning wines year after year, earning The New York Times’ Wine Today.com “Winery of the Year” in 2000. Restrictions: Subject to mutually agreeable date. Expires October 12, 2009. $3,000.00 Special thanks to: Greg Lill, Delille Cellars, Chef Philip Mihalski, and Nell’s Restaurant 40 41 ITEm No.15 Napa Bardessono Inn and Spa Package for Two • • ITEm No.16 A Year of Fine Dining Date Nights • Relaxing wine country stay for two Private tour and tasting with Bob Foley, owner of Robert Foley Vineyards Eleven gift certificates for three-course dinners (with wine!) at Seattle’s top restaurants ThE NApA BArdESSONO INN ANd SpA is a greatly anticipated luxury boutique hotel located in California’s wine country. You and a guest can be among the first to experience the newest addition to the MTM Luxury Lodging Group with a two night stay during the week when the Bardessono Inn and Spa opens in 2009. The design of the Inn and Spa carefully blends the agrarian qualities of the winemaking industry, contemporary architecture, artful interiors, a focus on private accommodations and landscaping grounded in natural materials. Most importantly, the Inn holds the promise of a deep commitment to the heritage and environmental responsibility of the valley through innovative sustainability in every detail. Enjoy a private tour and tasting with Bob Foley, owner of Robert Foley Vineyards during your stay in this beautiful (and delicious!) region. Restrictions: Not valid on weekends or holidays. Expires December 31, 2009. $2,000.00 Special thanks to: Bardessono Inn and Spa, Roger Young, Bob Foley, Ken and Sandy Glass ExpErIENCE A rOmANTIC dINNEr dATE all year with this collection of gift certificates to Seattle’s best restaurants! Board Member and food enthusiast Joanna Smith and her husband Scott have thoughtfully selected their favorite restaurants to create 11 memorable evenings on the town for two! Each gift certificate includes a three-course meal, wine, and what Joanna and Scott like to call “the plate in the middle” for that extra dish you just can’t resist! Enjoy meals at the following restaurants; Canlis (always a special treat), Nishino (possibly the best sushi in Seattle), Café Juanita (a classic), Monsoon (upscale Vietnamese with Pacific NW twist), La Spiga Osteria (trust Chris with the wine selection), Tilth (local organic, yum!), Matt’s in the Market (ask to be seated in Todd’s section), Café Lago (amazing wood fired pizza), Tamarind Tree (the Green Papaya Salad with Prawns is a must!), Tavolata (how to choose which pasta!) and Crush (simply spectacular)! Cheers to you... two! You deserve it. Restrictions: Reservations highly recommended. Does not include gratuity. Expires October 12, 2009. $1,500.00 Special thanks to: Joanna and Scott Smith 42 43 ITEm No.17 Sunds Lodge: Fishing British Columbia’s Famed Inside Passage • ITEm No.18 Seattle Sounders FC Inaugural Home Match VIP Package • • • • • Four night stay for two in June 2009 at the very exclusive, all-inclusive Sunds Lodge on Malcolm Island, located on the pristine Canadian Inside Passage called Superb five-course, wine-paired meals with a premium hosted bar; gourmet breakfasts and lunches, with service to match Beach Crab Feast, with fine wine and delicacies Roundtrip travel from Seattle provided by Kenmore Air Four best-in-house seats to the Inaugural Home Match of the Seattle Sounders FC in April 2009 Dinner at the Fox Sports Lounge pre-match VIP access pre-match Paid Parking Four autographed Sounders caps • • • BE pArT OF hISTOry in the making at the inaugural home yOU ANd A COmpANION will be whisked away to Sunds Lodge, a jewel nestled on the pristine Canadian Inside Passage. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a glass of sparkling wine and that’s where your adventure begins. Your four-night stay is filled with adventure and discovery as you explore, sample, and savor the splendor of the Canadian outdoors surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Fish for all five species of salmon, explore in a sea kayak, bike into town, or nap in a hammock. The Sund Family has created a unique and extraordinary wilderness retreat featuring superb fishing (trolling for salmon or jigging for mighty halibut and ling cod), world-class dining, and a wonderful personally catered atmosphere for a few fortunate souls seeking adventure or relaxation. This all-inclusive resort is rough-cut from native stone and timber, and polished with passion and the belief that every guest should feel like a welcome old friend. Your travel arrangements include “door-todoor” roundtrip travel to the resort on Kenmore Air. Restrictions: Experience valid June 2009 only. $7,000.00 Special thanks to: Sunds Lodge, Phil and Maggie Stalcup match of Seattle’s new MLS team, the Seattle Sounders FC. The home opener in April 2009 will include special giveaways and festivities for all fans. But this VIP package includes even more! In addition to four best in house seats, you get VIP access pre-match, paid parking, and four autographed Sounders caps. Dinner for four at the Fox Sports Lounge pre-match is also part of this truly once-in-a-lifetime Seattle sports experience! Restrictions: Valid only for inaugural home match, April 2009. prICELESS! Special thanks to: Seattle Sounders FC, Martha Fuller, and Fox Sports Lounge 44 45 ITEm No.19 Union Square Grill for 16 • • • ITEm No.20 Ski Trip at the Vail Resort of your choice for Two • • • • • Dinner for sixteen in the private dining room at Union Square Grill Chef Christian Brown will create a custom four-course menu of fresh, local foods General Manager Carmen Love will hand-select the perfect wine pairings Three night stay at the resort of your choice in Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, or Keystone Colorado Four-day ski passes for two Roundtrip airfare from Seattle Ground transportation from Denver International Airport to the resort “Exhilarating thrills included!” yOU ANd 15 gUESTS ArE INVITEd to experience a won- derful evening of dining in Union Square Grill’s elegant private dining room. Never stuffy, Union Square Grill focuses on fun, innovative interpretations of craveable American cuisine. Chef Christian Brown will create a customized four-course menu, featuring the best fresh and local ingredients available. General Manager Carmen Love will personally select wines to pair perfectly with each course to round out your culinary experience. This is sure to be a night to remember! Restrictions: Subject to a mutually agreeable date and time. Alcoholic beverages other than the wines provided by USG are not included. Gratuities for service are not included. Offer not valid during December 2008. Expires September 30, 2009. $1,600.00 Special thanks to: Consolidated Restaurants, Union Square Grill, and Chef Christian Brown VAIL rESOrTS IS ThE mOST prEmIEr mOUNTAIN rESOrT company in the world, a leader in luxury, destination based travel at iconic locations. If you are searching for cool mountain air, sunny skies, and the freshest powder available, then look no further! Choose from this offering of the nation’s top ski resorts: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, or Keystone. This package for two has everything you will need for your perfect winter getaway. Roundtrip airfare from Seattle whisks you to the Denver airport, where ground transportation is waiting to ferry you to the resort of your choice. Enjoy a three night stay, as well as two four-day ski passes. All you have to do is get ready to hit the slopes and “indulge in perfection!” Restrictions: For Vail Resort opening dates in November 2008 please visit www.snow.com. Expires October 12, 2009. $3,000.00 Special thanks to: Starbucks Coffee Company, Vail Resorts, and Rich and Donna Rodriguez 46 47 ITEm No.21 Adamucci Summer Italian Dinner Extravaganza for Six • • ITEm No.22 Experience Lake Chelan for Two • • Six-course wine-paired Italian dinner for six hosted in the Adamucci’s lovely Seattle home Private concert with virtuoso guitarist André Feriante Four nights in a deluxe room at Campbell’s Resort plus dinner for two in the Campbell’s Resort dining room Complimentary activities include massages for two at the spa, a guided fishing trip, and a limousine tour of Chelan area wineries four rounds of golf at Bear Mountain Ranch and two rounds at Lake Chelan Golf Club with an hour lesson Dinner at Wapato Point Cellars Winemakers Grill and BBQ Dinner at Lake Chelan Winery One bottle of current release wines from both Wapato Point Cellars and Lake Chelan Winery TrEAT yOUrSELF ANd FIVE gUESTS to a summer Italian dining delight at the home of FareStart supporters extraordinaire Bill and Janette Adamucci! You will begin your experience with delectable appetizers and an exclusive private concert by award winning virtuoso guitarist André Feriante. André, renowned for his innovative and effortless style, will delight you and your friends with his emotionally evocative classical and flamenco guitar and vocals. Following the musical performance, your dinner experience will continue with five incredible Italian courses, thoughtfully paired with wines to highlight the aromas and flavors that make Italian cuisine so well loved around the world. Salute! • includes • • CAmpBELL’S IS LAkE ChELAN’S premier destination resort Restrictions: Subject to mutually agreeable date and time. Three weeks minimum advance notice required. Valid beginning April 30, 2009. Expires August 31, 2009. $1,750.00 Special thanks to: Bill and Janette Adamucci and André Feriante and the centerpiece of this five-day/four-night vacation package. Your personalized trip includes a deluxe room at Campbell’s Resort and special dinners for two almost every night! Enjoy dinner in the Campbell’s Resort dining room, as well as massages for two at the rejuvenating spa. Experience the best of Lake Chelan with a guided fishing trip, a limousine tour of Chelan area wineries, two rounds of golf at Lake Chelan Golf Club that includes a one-hour lesson from the head pro, and four rounds of golf at Bear Mountain Ranch. Enjoy dinner for two with your choice of one bottle of current release wine at Wapato Point Cellars’ Winemakers Grill. At Lake Chelan Winery enjoy a BBQ dinner for two and a bottle of current release wine. Restrictions: Subject to mutually agreeable dates. Seasonal limitations. Black out dates July – August 2009. Expires October 12, 2009. $3,000.00 Special thanks to: Phil and Maggie Stalcup, Bear Mountain Golf, Campbell’s Resort, Jim Oscarson, Lake Chelan Winery, Wapato Point Cellars 48 49 ITEm No.23 Luxurious Bali Mansion Getaway for Four • Sunday-Saturday • • • • ITEm No.24 2009 Masters Golf Tournament • • • stay for four in a beachfront mansion with ground transportation to and from the airport Daily breakfast prepared just for you and your guests Scuba diving sessions and massages for four A full day of sightseeing with a car and driver Balinese dinner served around your private pool, complete with Balinese dancers Two tickets for the 1st day of the 2009 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia Two tickets to final practice round Option to purchase tickets for additional days of the tournament TrANSpOrT yOUrSELF TO pArAdISE with a weeklong getaway for four in a four-bedroom Bali mansion right on the beach. The entire villa is furnished with beautiful teak furniture produced by local artisans. Throughout the villa you will enjoy incredible views, wonderful artwork, stunning hand-carved statues, and artifacts collected from different parts of Asia. Tall cathedral-like ceilings in the living room showcase original artworks, a 650-gallon salt water aquarium, and a koi pond. On the ocean side of the villa, a gorgeous 50-foot swimming pool is yours to enjoy. Take in the local scenery with daily scuba diving sessions and a full day of sightseeing with a car and driver. Relax and forget all your worries with complimentary massages and an attentive staff that will cater to your needs. One special night, enjoy a Balinese dinner served around your private pool, complete with Balinese dancers to entertain you. This trip also includes transportation to and from the airport, so you can kick back and unwind as soon as you leave the airport. gOLF ENThUSIASTS know these are the hottest and most unattainable tickets in the sport and now you have the opportunity to score them for yourself. Masters Tournament practice round tickets are extremely limited and sold in advance by application only and then selected at random! Tickets to the actual tournament are sold only to members of a patrons list, which is closed. A waiting list for the patrons list was opened in 1972 and closed in 1978. It was reopened in 2000 and subsequently closed once again. Snap up two tickets for the 1st day of the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, plus tickets to the final practice round on the Wednesday before the tournament – when the golfers are still loose, and you can gain excellent access across the ropes. Bob Nelson, the generous donor of these coveted tickets, can help you purchase tickets for additional days if you so desire. Fore! Restrictions: The 2009 Masters Golf Tournament will be held April 6-12, 2009. $3,000.00 Special thanks to: Bob and Claudia Nelson Restrictions: Subject to mutually agreeable dates. This experience is not transferrable. Expires October 12, 2009. $7,000.00 Special thanks to: Scott Swingle and NWBA 50 51 ITEm No.25 FareStart Guest Chef Night for a Year • ITEm No.26 Greg Harrington Wine Adventure for 20 • Dinner for two at each FareStart Guest Chef Night during 2009 whAT A TrEAT to be able to experience each Guest Chef Night of 2009! Or perhaps you’ll share your reservations with friends and family and introduce people to the good work FareStart does. Whatever your preference, guarantee your seats for two for what’s sure to be the most popular year yet! Every Thursday a local chef prepares a three-course pre-fixe meal providing hands-on culinary training and support for the culinary program. The 2008 Guest Chef Night line-up featured chefs from some of Seattle’s top restaurants, including Chez Shea, Earth and Ocean, Nell’s Restaurant, and Waterfront Seafood Grill. Join us for what will surely be another fantastic year! Wine tasting and education for 20 led by Master Sommelier Greg Harrington at the FareStart Restaurant Hand selected wines from Gramercy Cellars and from Greg’s private wine cellar Wine-paired appetizers prepared by FareStart Catering • • grEg hArrINgTON, FOUNdEr ANd wINEmAkEr of Restrictions: Valid Thursday evenings only. Valid January 8-December 17, 2009. Not valid on holiday blackout dates. Does not include beverage, tax, or gratuity. Expires December 31, 2009. $2,500.00 Special thanks: FareStart Gramercy Cellars, has spent the past 15 years in the wine business. In 1996, he became the youngest American ever to pass the Master Sommelier Exam. Since then, he has spent years managing wine programs for celebrity chefs and restaurateurs such as Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Joyce Goldstein, and Steve Hanson. The result of this experience is Gramercy Cellars, founded in 2005 with his wife Pam. The goal is simple–to produce the best, most balanced, terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention. You and your guests will benefit from Greg’s charming personality and extensive knowledge of wines as he personally selects varietals from his winery and own personal collection to share with you. The fabulous FareStart Catering crew will prepare delightful appetizers to pair with the wine adventure. You will enjoy this evening in FareStart’s beautiful Seattle restaurant. Restrictions: Three weeks advance notice required. Not valid for October. Not valid for Thursdays. Expires October 12, 2009. $2,500.00 Special thanks to: Master Sommelier Greg Harrington and FareStart 52 53 ITEm No.27 Elliott’s Oyster House Extravaganza for 12 • • • ITEm No.28 Dirty Sexy Hollywood Experience for Two • • Multi-course seafood dinner served in the beautiful private dining room at Elliott’s Oyster House Select wines from Snoqualmie Winery paired with each course A delicious, seasonal dessert created especially for you by Executive Chef Robert Spaulding Entrance to historic Paramount Studios and a tour of the studio lot Meet Craig Wright, creator and executive producer of Dirty Sexy Money and take a private, backstage tour of the show’s working sets Lunch at the restaurant on the Paramount lot • yOUr EVENINg AT ELLIOTT’S OySTEr hOUSE will begin in the beautiful private dining room overlooking Puget Sound with a glass of perfectly chilled sparkling wine. Executive Chef Robert Spaulding will create a fabulous menu designed to highlight the bounties of our Northwest waters. Begin with “Oyster School,” where you will be presented with pristine examples of the finest selections from each oyster variety (Elliott’s carries the largest selection of fresh oysters in the world!). You will move on to what has become a Northwest tradition: fresh, local Dungeness crab served simply and purely with all the accoutrements to make the experience simple and fun! No Elliott’s seafood experience would be complete without sampling some of the finest examples of finfish in the world. And finally, the perfect finish to your meal will be Chef Spaulding’s delicious, seasonal dessert created especially for you. Each course will be paired with one of the fine wines from Snoqualmie Winery. This is certain to be a meal to remember! Restrictions: Alcoholic beverages other then the Champagne and wines provided by Snoqualmie Winery are not included. Gratuities not included. Expires September 30, 2009. $1,200.00 Special thanks to: Consolidated Restaurants, Elliott’s Oyster House, Chef Robert Spaulding, and Snoqualmie Winery TO ThE hIghEST BIddEr goes a true Hollywood experience on the sets of television’s sensational prime-time drama, Dirty Sexy Money! Dirty Sexy Money has drawn critical acclaim and worldwide audiences. The series will return this coming October, continuing its signature blend of drama and comedy, with television’s most accomplished ensemble case, including Donald Sutherland, Blair Underwood, Jill Clayburgh and Peter Krause. This package includes entrance to historic Paramount Studios, the only major movie studio still located within the Hollywood city limits. Visitors will take a guided tour of the studio lot which will provide insight into the studio’s storied past, as well as the films shooting there on a daily basis. Visitors will then meet Craig Wright, creator and executive producer of Dirty Sexy Money. Mr. Wright is a working playwright who has written for such programs as Lost, Brothers and Sisters, and Six Feet Under. Mr. Wright will lead a private, backstage tour of the show’s working sets, and guests will take home autographed scripts. Finally, there is an elegant restaurant on the Paramount Lot where you’ll have lunch, rubbing shoulders with studio execs. This is a rare opportunity for a truly “behind the scenes” experience. Restrictions: Subject to mutually agreeable dates. Expires October 12, 2009. prICELESS! Special thanks to: Craig Wright, the cast of Dirty Sexy Money, and Paramount Studios 54 55 ITEm No.29 To be announced!!!! ITEm No.30 dId yOU kNOw? Over the past 16 years, FareStart has provided opportunities for over 2,400 people to transform their lives, while also serving over 3.5 million meals to disadvantaged men, women, and children. Magical Jason Wilson Crush Dinner for 10 • • Five–course wine paired dinner by Chef Jason Wilson of Crush, prepared in your home Abeja wine pairings yOU ANd NINE gUESTS will have your eyes tempted and your palates seduced with a five-course dinner for ten in your home, prepared by acclaimed Chef Jason Wilson of Crush Restaurant. Voted one of the “Top Ten New Chefs in North America” by Food and Wine Magazine, Chef Jason will combine local, organic ingredients to create a special custom menu for you and your guests. Abeja wines will complement this sumptuous culinary experience. An unforgettable night of culinary magic! Restrictions: Subject to mutually agreeable date. Expires October 12, 2009. $2,750.00 Special thanks to: Crush, Chef Jason Wilson, and Abeja Winery 56 57 ITEm No.31 John and Mardi Houseboat Party for 16 • • • ITEm No.32 Culinary Divas Create a Dinner for 12 in Your Home • Houseboat party hosted by auctioneers Mardi Newman and John Curley Appetizers and hand selected wines for 16, prepared by FareStart Catering Entertainment by Kevin Benedict Chef Tamara Murphy of Brasa - Recipient of 1995 James Beard Foundation Best Chef of the Pacific Northwest and one of Food and Wine Magazine’s Top Ten Best New Chefs in America Chef Julie Andres of La Medusa – Alumna of national affiliate of Le Cordon Bleu, California Culinary Academy Chef Maria Hines of Tilth – One of Food & Wine magazine’s Top Ten Best New Chefs in America. In 2008, the New York Times named Tilth one of the “Top Ten Restaurants that Matter” Chef Vicky McCaffree of Yarrow Bay Grill - twice featured chef at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City, recipient of Seattle Magazine Reader’s poll top honors. • jOIN EVENINg mAgAzINE’S EFFErVESCENT hOST John Curley and auctioneer extraordinaire Mardi Newman on Mardi’s lovely Portage Bay houseboat for an afternoon of food, wine, and fun! You and 15 friends will enjoy delectable appetizers prepared on-site by the FareStart catering team. Specially selected wines will round out these delicious tastes. Musician and humorist Kevin Benedict will keep you and your guests smiling. A beautiful view, fabulous food, wine and fantastic company awaits! Restrictions: Subject to a mutually agreeable date and time. Valid July-August 2009 only. Expires August 31, 2009. $3,000.00 Special thanks to: Mardi Newman, John Curley, Kevin Benedict, and FareStart • • whAT dO yOU gET when you cross four dazzling culinary divas, a symphony of delicious ingredients, and fine complementary wines? An outstanding four-course dinner for 12 prepared in your home by Chef Tamara Murphy of Brasa, Chef Julie Andres of La Medusa, Chef Maria Hines of Tilth, and Chef Vicky McCaffree of the Yarrow Bay Grill. Bon Appetit! Restrictions: Subject to a mutually agreeable date and time. Minimum three weeks advance notice required. Home must be in the greater Seattle area. Expires October 12, 2009. $2,500.00 Special thanks to: Chef Tamara Murphy – Brasa, Chef Julie Andres – La Medusa, Chef Maria Hines – Tilth, and Chef Vicky McCaffree – Yarrow Bay Grill 58 59 ITEm No.33 BACKROADS California Wine Country Bike Trip for Two • • • The choice is yours: this vintage BACKROADS experience that has something for everyone. Your trip concludes with a serene ride through the Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve, where you will picnic under towering thousandyear-old redwood trees. Restrictions: All meals except one lunch and one dinner are included. Alcoholic beverages at meals are not included, unless otherwise noted. Contact BACKROADS at 800-GO-ACTIVE or www.BACKROADS.com to order a free catalog. Non-transferable. Subject to availability. For trip cancellations within 30 days of departure, 100% of the trip credit will be forfeited. Cancellations 31-60 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 60% of the trip credit, and cancellations 61-95 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 30% of the trip credit. $6,000.00 Special thanks to: Jon & Barb Pettit, and BACKROADS First-class airfare for two to San Francisco 6 Days/5 Nights in Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Premium Tour Inn accommodations include: • Madrona Manor—listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serving Michelin-starred cuisine Villagio Inn & Spa—a Travel & Leisure favorite Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa—sprawling 1927 replica of a California mission with a pool and spa Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa—features guest rooms with fireplaces and sweeping bay views, as well as the award-winning Duck Club Restaurant • • • LIkE A FINE wINE, this classic BACKROADS trip has grown beautifully with age. You and a companion will hop on fully equipped bicycles to explore five valleys of world-famous vineyards, forests of soaring redwoods, perfect pastoral landscapes and the captivating Pacific Coast. Since 1980, BACKROADS has introduced enthusiastic travelers to—and reacquainted many with—the region’s hidden gems and treasures, from wineries and restaurants to picnic spots, hot air balloon rides, and deluxe spas. What guests like best are the options to keep biking the stunning countryside, return for a relaxing massage, or schedule a tasting at an off-route winery. 60 61 ITEm No.34 Fund-A-Student ThANk yOU FOr SUppOrTINg FArESTArT! Your bid directly benefitsFareStart students. FareStart offers a range of services that help men and women in our community make the courageous journey from homelessness into sustainable employment. We are grateful to you for making a difference in the lives of these students and in the quality of life in our community. $25,000 pays for five students to complete FareStart’s FareStart is honored to announce the inclusion of a Matching Gift Fund for the Fund-A-Student portion of tonight’s Auction! Tonight’s Matching Gift Fund was created to encourage you to give your greatest level of support, knowing the impact of your Fund A Student gift will double through the generosity of the following supporters: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Synnove L. Fielding Ken & Sandy Glass Molly & Dave Hancock Gregg & Nancy Johnson David & Paige Linton Jim & Sheila Mallahan David Marques & Janet Frohnmayer John & Linda Mason Jerry Meyer & Nina Zingale Bob & Claudia Nelson Marie B. Nelson Wally Pereyra Judy Pigott Connie & Kirk Redmond Ron & Kay Soukup Phil & Maggie Stalcup Lyn Tangen & Dick Barbieri The Wal-Mart Foundation Anonymous – in honor of Ashley Hulsey, FareStart board president job training program. $20,000 pays for four students to complete FareStart’s job training program. $15,000 pays for three students to complete FareStart’s job training program. $10,000 pays for two students to complete FareStart’s job training program. $5,000 pays for one student to complete the FareStart job training program. $2,500 pays for “wrap around services” (housing, trans- portation, food) for an individual student. $1,000 pays for one student’s case management and job placement services. $500 pays for Life Skills classes and “ready-to-rent” training for one student. $250 pays for incentive-based stipends to increase program retention for FareStart students. $100 pays for a set of professional knives given to each FareStart graduate. Thank you for your generous combined matching gift of $150,000! Your support is greatly appreciated! 62 63 ITEm No.35 El Gaucho Dining Experience for Eight • • ITEm No.36 Swimming Lessons from a U.S. Olympian for Four at the WAC • El Gaucho Seattle dinner for Eight Overnight accommodations for Two at the Inn at el Gaucho rECIpIENT OF wINE SpECTATOr’S “Best of Award of Excellence” for the past three consecutive years, El Gaucho consistently receives top praises from Zagat (“Don’t Miss”), Sunset Magazine (“Flourishes of grand tableside service”) and Seattle Magazine (“Best Steak” and “Best Service!”). This special evening begins with you and seven guests enjoying a fabulous meal showcasing 28-day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef Prime steaks prepared to perfection over an open bed of glowing coals. The host couple will round out the evening with overnight accommodations for two at the Inn at El Gaucho. Seattle’s newest luxury urban inn will take you back in time to an era of uncompromising service and total indulgence. With its “retro-swank” fifties décor, the Inn will give you the kind of responsive attention and personal pampering that only an 18-suite, exclusive Inn can provide. 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Member and Silver Medalist Emily Silver gives an exclusive private swimming lesson for four at the Washington Athletic Club Autograph session with authentic signed Olympic gear following the swim session Enjoy dinner for four with Emily and a slideshow of the Beijing Olympics in the restaurant at WAC • • Restrictions: Alcohol, tax and gratuity not included. No Fridays, Saturdays or Holidays. Not valid for the month of December. Expires October 12, 2009. $1,000.00 Special thanks to: Paul Mackay and El Gaucho Seattle jOIN 2008 OLympIC SILVEr mEdALIST EmILy SILVEr for a private swimming lesson for four at the Washington Athletic Club. Emily will demonstrate various techniques, as well as perform various drills that the Olympic team used in its training camp prior to the Games. She will evaluate each swimmer’s strokes and give you and your three guests expert tips on technique and training. Emily will join you for dinner at the WAC restaurant. During dinner you’ll view a slideshow of the Beijing Olympics and Emily will answer questions about her Olympic experience. Take the experience home with you with signed authentic Olympic gear! Restrictions: Subject to a mutually agreeable date and time. Expires October 12, 2009. prICELESS! Special thanks to: Bob and Mary Sue Silver, Emily Silver, and Washington Athletic Club 64 65 ITEm No.37 Harstine Island Getaway • • • ITEm No.38 Kurt Dammeier Dinner for 12 in Your Home with wine-pairings • • Stay in a beachfront Harstine Island home with waterfront access The home accommodates up to 10 guests in three bedrooms Tour, wine tasting, and appetizers at Walter Dacon Winery for 10 Wine paired, multi-course dinner for 12 with Kurt Dammeier in your home Wine tastings guided by professional sommelier, David LeClaire TAkE A BrEAk from your busy life and escape to the long beaches and peaceful forests of Harstine Island, where your group will enjoy accommodations at a threebedroom cabin on low-bank waterfront. Harstine Island is located less than two hours from Seattle, just west of Case Inlet in southern Puget Sound, and boasts a colorful history and a close-knit community of artists and boating enthusiasts. During your stay, you are invited to the local Walter Dacon Winery for a tour and tasting featuring specially prepared appetizers for ten people. Known for their Rhone and Mediterranean style wine, Walter Dacon creates sumptuous wines from grapes harvested from Yakima and Columbia Valleys. Restrictions: Subject to a mutually agreeable date and time. Expires October 12, 2009. $1,500.00 Special thanks to: The Spector Family and Walter Dacon Winery BEST kNOwN AS ThE OwNEr OF BEEChEr’S Handmade Cheese, Kurt Dammeier is passionate about artisan food made with no preservatives or additives. All of Dammeier’s various ventures—from his Pasta & Co. stores and Beecher’s Handmade Cheese to Bennett’s Bistro on Mercer Island and his recently released cookbook—focus on “pure” food, highlighting the pristine bounty and flavors of local sources. You and 11 friends will enjoy this multi-course dinner in the comfort of your own home, along with hand-selected wines. Restrictions: Subject to a mutually agreeable date and time. Expires October 12, 2009. $1,750.00 Special thanks to: Kurt Dammeier and David LeClaire 66 67 ITEm No.39 Belize Eco-Adventure for Two • ITEm No.40 A Day on Lake Sammamish and Wakeboarding Lessons from “one of the most influential wake boarders ever!” • Six nights stay in a Deluxe Cabana at the allinclusive eco-resort, CottonTree Lodge, in Belize, Central America Roundtrip airfare on American Airlines • ExpErIENCE ThE AdVENTUrE OF A LIFETImE with this fab- ulous trip to Belize! You’ll jet away to Central America on American Airlines with two round trip coach tickets. From the Punta Gorda airport, you will be whisked away by boat up the Moho River to your unforgettable destination, the amazing CottonTree Lodge. Nestled in the rainforests of Belize, CottonTree Lodge is an allinclusive resort featuring private cabanas, incredible hospitality, and amazing adventures not to be missed. You are truly getting away from it all here – no power lines to block your view as the eco-friendly lodge is “off the grid,” using solar power for basic electrical needs. Days are filled with unique activities such as cave swimming, rainforest hikes, kayaking, and chocolate-making with local Mayan villagers. Relaxation awaits as well, with hammocks by the river to nap in. Fall asleep to the distant roars of howler monkeys and awake to the beautiful sounds of the jungle birds. Dine on Belizean favorites made from the freshest ingredients possible, including produce from the lodge’s own organic garden. What an amazing opportunity to experience the people and culture of Belize in a unique rainforest setting! Restrictions: No blackout dates. Expires December 18, 2009. $3,525.00 Special thanks to: CottonTree Lodge and Ellen Sova A day of wakeboarding lessons for six on Lake Sammamish with industry icon, Greg Nelson – Twice voted one of the sports “Top Ten Riders!” Wakeboards and equipment furnished by Hyperlite Wakeboards Enjoy a picnic lunch for six • • ENjOy A dAy OF wAkEBOArdINg LESSONS on Lake Sammamish with one of this exciting sport’s “founding fathers,” Greg Nelson. You and your group of up to six riders will meet in the morning and hit the water for a day of thrills and adventure! Spend a day and lunch aboard a new MasterCraft wakeboarding boat, and learn the tricks of the trade from the best in the business – Greg even has his own action figure!!! Wakeboards and equipment for the day will be provided by Hyperlite Wakeboards and Mother Nature will provide the sunshine. Bring it on! Restrictions: Date will be selected by the winner of the wakeboarding adventure for the summer of 2009. Date must be agreed upon by both parties and there will be no cancellations due to weather. Valid only during the summer of 2009. $1,350.00 Special thanks to: Bob and Claudia Nelson and Nelson Premier Wakeboarding Clinics 68 69 ITEm No.41 Three Nights in the Exclusive Tumble Creek community at Suncadia Resort • ITEm No.42 Set Sail with Megan Karch, FareStart’s Executive Director • • • Three night stay in an architecturally unique home in the exclusive Tumble Creek community adjacent to Suncadia Resort with accommodations for up to eight Two rounds of golf at the Tom Doak-designed Tumble Creek Golf Course Day or sunset Puget Sound sail for six with FareStart Executive Director Megan Karch Gourmet picnic provided by FareStart Catering Hand-selected wines to complement the meal • yOU ANd FIVE FrIENdS will join FareStart’s Executive ON A SErIES OF STEppEd pLATEAUS rising above the Cle Elum River, sheltered by soaring Cascade peaks, the private community of Tumble Creek at Suncadia is coming to life! 80 miles east of Seattle in a sunny, mountain climate, this home is situated adjacent to the four-season resort community of Suncadia. You and up to seven guests will be easily accommodated in FareStart board member Jon Pettit’s new architecturally unique home where three cabins – adjoined by two glass-enclosed trestle bridges– await with a total of four bedrooms. In the timber frame main cabin, relax with your book on the deck, enjoy the game on a widescreen TV, or practice your culinary arts in the gourmet kitchen. Director, Megan Karch (a sailing instructor in a previous life), for a day of sailing and instruction on Puget Sound. Your journey on a luxurious 38-foot sailboat includes a gourmet picnic from FareStart Catering, served with specially-paired wines. With a little luck it will also include a gorgeous sunset over the Olympics. Whether you’d like to take the helm and learn a bit about sailing or just relax with your friends, it will be a trip to remember! Restrictions: Minimum four weeks advance notice required. Subject to your choice of either a day sail or a sunset sail. Expires October 11, 2009. $1,200.00 Special thanks to: Megan Karch and FareStart Choose your weekend and your recreation. In winter, cross country ski on groomed trails or sled to your hearts content on nearby prepared hillsides. During summer, the Cle Elum and Yakima rivers beckon for the fly fishers among you, and two rounds of golf on the Tom Doakdesigned Tumble Creek course are included. Restrictions: Weekend date to be mutually arranged. Expires October 12, 2009. $3,200.00 Special thanks to: Jon and Barb Pettit 70 71 ITEm No.43 Three Nights in Loreto, Mexico on the Sea of Cortez • ITEm No.44 Best of Washington Collection of 2005 Cabernet Sauvignons • • Beachfront accommodations for six in a three bedroom luxury home that sleeps up to seven on the beach at Loreto Bay Resort, the newest sustainable tourism development in Mexico – perhaps, the first and largest of its kind in the world Situated on an 800 square mile aquatic preserve designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Magnum bottles of 2005 Cabernet Sauvignons provided by six top wineries Special Napa Wooden Box designed specifically for this collection of wines • AS SEEN ON kINg 5 Evening Magazine’s “Lost in Loreto,” the homes of Loreto Bay Resort are located in one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse settings on the planet; one that includes sandy beaches, mangrove estuaries, emerald arroyos, and arid mountains. Directly offshore from the resort is an aquatic preserve so environmentally significant that Jacques Cousteau called it “the world’s aquarium.” The resort includes opportunities to sea kayak, snorkel, swim, fish, watch whales and other marine life, hike, mountain bike, play golf and tennis, or just enjoy a siesta on the beach. Now you and five friends can experience Loreto Bay for yourselves with this three night stay in a three bedroom, three bathroom luxury home on the beach. Relax and unwind in paradise! Restrictions: This certificate is valid from October 2008 through October 2009* to be used at a mutually agreed time. Advance reservations are required, and holiday blackouts may apply. The cost of housekeeping during your stay will be covered by FareStart. The winning bidder may arrange housekeeping services with the resort management via FareStart – this will include costs for a $200 check-out cleaning fee paid by FareStart directly to the owner when the reservation is confirmed. $1,700.00 Special thanks to: Don and Jaymi Garvett TrUE wINE CONNOISSEUrS take heed – this special collection of wines cannot be missed. These six 2005 Cabernet Sauvignons represent the best that Washington has to offer. Each 1.5 liter magnum is signed by the respective winemaker, and comes in a special Napa wooden presentation box designed specifically for this collection of wines. The wines included in this lot are as follows: • Quilceda • Forgeron Creek – Robert Parker rated this wine 100 pts. Vineyards: Champoux, Galitzine, Klipsun, & Tapteil – 30% Alder Ridge, 30% Klipsun, 30% Pepper Bridge, plus 5% Merlot from Boushey, and 5% Cab’ Franc from Alder Ridge. Canyon – 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Champoux vineyard – 83% Cab’ Sav’, 8% Merlot, 3% Cab Franc, 4% Carmenere, & 2% Malbec Bridge – 88% Cab Sav’, 8% Merlot, 3% Malbec, & 1% Petit Verdot. Harvested from Seven Hills and Pepper Bridge vineyards – 85% cabernet sauvignon, 8% cabernet franc, 7% merlot Vineyard sources: Heather Hill, Sagemoor’s Bacchus, Dionysus & Weinbau, Wallula, & Hedges Red Mountain • Woodward • Leonetti • Pepper • Abeja $2,500.00 Special thanks to: Phil and Maggie Stalcup, Forgeron Cellars, and Leonetti 72 NOTES 73 Auction Sponsors Thank you to our 2008 sponsors! 74 75 Special Thanks Patron Table Sponsors In-Kind Contributors Boeing Peggy Carlisle The D.V. & Ida J. McEachern Charitable Trust Jerry Meyer & Nina Zingale Jon & Barbara Pettit, DLR Group Precision Electric Group Shannon & Peter van Oppen Ruth & Todd Warren Donor Table Sponsors AUDIO/VISUAL Proline Audio-Visual CUISINE MacDonald Meat Co. HONORARY CHEF PLATTERS Creatively Yours Ceramic Painting Studio PHOTOGRAPHY Team Photogenic WINE Alexandria Nicole Barnard Griffin Chateau Ste. Michelle VIDEO Spy Girl Productions Bargreen Ellingson Joanne & John Blackburn Caffé Vita David & Erika Carleton Peter & Debi Ehrlichman Bob & Claudia Nelson Joanna & Scott Smith Stephen & Susan Smith Lyn Tangen & Dick Barbieri Sheryl Willert 76 77 78 79 80 NOTES 81 Special Thanks FARESTART’S VOLUNTEERS– Thank you for your boundless energy and enthusiasm, and steadfast commitment to FareStart’s mission. Volunteer Leads Barbara Cromwell, Golden Raffle Lead Adrienne Easter, Runner Lead James & Sharon Hoffman, Certificate Leads Natasha Jankauskas, Guest Relations Lead Helen Meyers, Live Auction Copywriter Brenda Miner, Auction Closing Lead May Sorum, Catalogue Volunteer Julie Storer, Dessert Auction Lead Bonnie Tibbles, Volunteer Coordinator Chris Youngers, Visual Production Lead For a full list of tonight’s volunteers, please see the enclosed addendum. Farestart Staff Student Services FareStart Catering FareStart Restaurant Administration Team Accounting Department Business Operations FareStart Chef Instructors FareStart Students 82 83 Auction Donors 5th Avenue Theatre Abeja Winery Gerry & Tracy Adams Bill & Janette Adamucci Alaska Air Alderbrook Resort & Spa Alexandria Nicole Cellars Erik Andrew Aramark Parks and Destinations Arrowood Vineyards & Winery Arthur Murray Studio Asset Management Strategies Inc. Auction of Washington Wines B&O Espresso Backroads Bakery Nouveau Balboa Winery Banya 5 Russian Spa Bardessono Inn and Spa Bargreen Ellingson Barnes & Watson Fine Teas Bavarian Orchard House Bear Mountain Ranch Robert Beaupre Beecher's Handmade Cheese Ben Bridge Jewelers Kevin Benedict Bergevin Lane Vineyards Betz Family Winery Big Sky Resort Bis on Main Joanne & John Blackburn Boeing Brian Carter Cellars Butch Blum Campbells Resort Canlis Restaurant Chris Canlis Mark Canlis David & Erika Carleton Cave B Estate Winery Centerplate Chateau Ste. Michelle Chelsey Henry Chiso Japanese Restaurant Connie Clark-Redmond & Kirk Redmond Cline Cellars Consolidated Restaurants Matt Costello CottonTree Lodge Creatively Yours Ceramic Painting Studio Crush John Curley Kurt Dammeier De Medici Ming Fine Paper DeLille Cellars Desert Canyon Golf Resort Dillon Works! Inc. Dirty Sexy Money Eric Donnelly Dragonfish Asian Cafe Dunham Cellars E.B. Foote Winery Earth & Ocean Don & Susann Edmond Peter & Debi Ehrlichman El Gaucho Elliott's Oyster House FareStart FareStart Finance/IT Team Jim & Krista Ferguson Forgeron Cellars Don & Jaymi Garvett Geraldine's Counter Ken & Sandy Glass Grand Hyatt Seattle Molly & David Hancock Greg Harrington Pam & Wayne Hartman Harvest Vine Hedges Family Estate Henry Art Gallery Hightower Cellars Barbara & Jim Hill Hilltop Yarn Shop Hogue Cellars Hoodsport Winery Hotel Deca Hotel Vintage Park Hothouse Spa & Sauna Patricia Hovda Ashley Hulsey & Marc Kittner Icon Grill Impressions Photography Inn at Langley INTIMAN Theater Island Vision and Aesthetics Ivar's/Kidd Valley J&D's Bacon Salt JetBlue Airways Ted Jones Megan Karch Karma Vineyards KCTS Kestrel Vintners King 5 TV Kingfisher Cabin La Medusa Lake Chelan Golf Course Laura Bee Designers 84 85 Lake Chelan Winery Lakeside Limousine Tours Leonetti Cellars David & Paige Linton Long Shadows Vintners Lots 2 Say Baby Luigi's Little Italy MacDonald Meats Macrina Bakery Majestic Bay Theatre Marcus Whitman Hotel Stan Mark & Paula Prewett MarQueen Hotel Barry Martin Maryhill Winery Maya's Whale Watch Charters Mayor Greg Nickels McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant Jerry Meyer & Nina Zingale Microsoft Corporation Philip Mihalski Warren & Laurie Miller Dori Monson Napa Wooden Box Company Nell's Restaurant Nelson Wakeboarding Bob & Claudia Nelson Mardi Newman Nintendo of America Chris Nishiwaki Ocean Beauty Seafoods Peter Orser Otis Kenyon Winery Owen Roe Winery Pac Trust Pacific Coast Feather Co. Pacific Northwest Ballet Pagliacci Pizza Palisade Pan Pacific Hotel Paramount Theatre/ Seattle Theatre Group Partners Crackers Pepper Bridge Winery Wally Pererya Jon & Barb Pettit Larry Phillips Pomegranate Bistro Purple Café & Wine Bar Quadrant Homes Red Ballon Company Reininger Winery Residence Inn by Marriott Restaurant Group Inc. Restaurant Le Gourmand Rikki Rikki Robert Foley Vineyards Rich & Donna Rodriguez Rosebud Restaurant & Bar Rover's Ann Rowberg Jon Rowley Bob & Cindy Rupp Samson Estates Winery Screenlife LLC Seattle Seahawks Seattle Sounders FC Serafina Arnold Shain Bob & Mary Sue Silver Emily Silver SimplyFun Jennifer & Hank Skorny Sky River Meadery Sleight of Hand Cellars Joanna & Scott Smith Southlake Grill Space Needle Corporation Barry & Karen Spector Spring Valley Vineyard Spud! Phil & Maggie Stalcup Starbucks Coffee Company Starry Nights Catering & Events Michael Steiner Stroum Jewish Community Center Sturtevant's Sports Suncadia Sunds Lodge Scott Swingle Table 219 Tamarack Cellars Tango Restaurant Lyn Tangen & Dick Barbieri Tap House Grill Taylor Shellfish The Corson Building The Exercise Space The Huntley Lodge The Parlor Billiards and Spirits The Triple Door The Tux Shop Tillicum Village Tom Douglas Restaurants Top Ten Toys Toscano & Panini's Restaurants Jerry Traunfeld Tutta Bella Neopolitan Pizzeria Tuuli Txori Union Square Grill US Bank Va Piano Vineyards Shannon & Peter van Oppen Visions Espresso Service Vyve Salon & Boutique Walla Walla Country Club 86 Walla Walla Vintners Wapato Point Cellars/ Winemakers Grill Washington Athletic Club Westin Hotel Whitehouse Crawford Sheryl Willert Willows Lodge Jason Wilson Douglas & Melody Wisdorf Woodward Canyon Winery Young Pilates & Fitness Mary Yu & Susan Secker Yuen Lui Studios Thank you!!