wine, women & shoes - 2014

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Quivira Vineyards is proud to support the Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County to keep quality healthcare close to home.

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TableofContents

Sponsors 4

Event Schedule 5

Wine Women & Shoes Committee 7

The Marketplace: Wine Partners | Culinary Partners 8

The Marketplace: Marketplace Partners 9

Key to the Closet 10-11

Instant Wine Cellar 12-13

Buy In Dinner: Women Chefs & Winemakers 14-15

Buy In Art Tour: Oliver Ranch Tour and Lunch 16-17

Silent Auction 18-25

Silent Auction Donor List 27

Auctioneer and Table Divas 28

Live Auction 29-33

Healthcare Foundation Mission 34-35

Live Auction, continued 36-57

Fund a Need Appeal 58

Healthcare Foundation Board and Staff 59

Fashion Show 60

Swag Bag 61

Shoe Guys 62-63

Special Thanks 64

Volunteers 65

You’re here!

You’re fabulous!


Wine Women & Shoes is Presented by

Hosted by

sponsors

Sponsored by

American AgCredit | Brandt Insurance | Breathless Wines

Chromagraphics | Clover Stornetta Farms

Codding Foundation | Geri Amato

Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services | Shoot Blue Productions

Sonic.net | Vantreo Insurance | Viola Design

Media Sponsors

Transportation Partner

OurSponsors

Crabb-Grasecchi Family Foundation

E S TAT E W I N E R Y


E S TAT E W I N E R Y

EventSchedule

10:30 Marketplace Open for VIP Guests

11:00 Marketplace Open for all Guests

— Wine Tasting

— Culinary Bites

— Shopping

— Key to the Closet

— Silent Auction

— Best in Shoe Judging

12:20 Silent Auction and Marketplace Close

12:20 Take Your Seats

12:45 Show Begins

— Key to the Closet Winner Selected

— “Best in Shoe” Winner Announced

— Healthcare Foundation Program

— Live Auction

2:30 Fashion Show | Presented by Susan Graf

— Swag Bags & Shoe Guys

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WineWomen&ShoesCommittee

Event Chairwomen

Barbara Grasseschi | Tara Jasper | Kathleen Kelley Young

Committee Chairwomen

Thank you!

Amy VaccariOperations

Ariel KelleyWall of Wine & Print Program

Barbara GrasseschiSponsorship

Buffy HardinSwag Bag

Denise TreuDécor

Domenica CatelliCulinary

Erin RyanSocial Media

Kathleen Kelley Young Wine Partners

Katie MurphyWine Partners

Kelley anne DoveMessaging

Kim LloydSponsorship

Lindsay BacigalupiVolunteer

Lisa DaytonShoe Guys

Lisa MeisnerSilent Auction

Paula WiseMarketplace

Rena HaroldKey to the Closet

Susan GrafFashion Show

Tara JasperLive Auction

Committee Members

Alexandra Maxwell | Cairenn Voigt | Carlisle Degischer

Diana Ramirez | Elizabeth Gore | Fabiola Espinosa

Gayle Sullivan | Gina Parmeter | James Luchini

Jennifer Baus | Jessica Buchanan | Kate Harding | Kerry Rego

Kim Flowers | Krystle Jorgensen | Linda Bertauche | Linda Chavez

Malia Anderson | Marisha Zeffer | Melinda Martin | Natasha Mariani

Nicte Piline | Pam Chantar | Scott Monroe | Sharon Leighty


TheMarketplace

Welcome to the Marketplace where you can shop from fashionable

boutiques, taste great Sonoma County wines and sample fabulous

food from local chefs. We’re so proud of our wine and culinary partners;

enjoy them today and please support them after you get home.

We hope you find a few new favorites today!

Winery Partners

Alexander Valley Vineyards | Boisset Family Estates

Chalk Hill Estate | Chavez Family Cellars | DeLoach Vineyards

Francis Ford Coppola Winery | Kelley & Young Wines

La Crema — Jackson Family Wines | Lambert Bridge

Lancaster Estate | Mill Creek Vineyards

Quivira Vineyards | Robert Young Estate | Roth Estate

Silver Oak Cellars | Simoncini Vineyards | Stryker Sonoma

Twomey Cellars | Williams Selyem

Culinary Partners

Agave Mexican Restaurant | Bellwether Farms | Catelli’s

Chalk Hill Estate Executive Chef Didier Ageorges

Chalkboard Restaurant | Cousteaux French Bakery

Dry Creek Kitchen | Mateo’s Cocina Latina | Moustache

Rosso Pizzeria | Spinster Sisters

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SANTA ROSA • PETALUMA • ST. HELENA

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As you shop in the marketplace, remember 20% of every purchase

in the Marketplace goes to support the Healthcare Foundation.

Supporting a great cause has never been such fun!

Marketplace Partners

Gina’s Boutique | Hotel Healdsburg | Nihsima Jewelry

Punch | Shaw’s Shoes | Susan Graf LTD | Susie O’s

Tallulah | Tiffany Jorge

MarketplaceThe

Keyto

the

Closet

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• E.R. Sawyer Jewelers Hearts on Fire®

Illa Cluster “Star” Pendant (valued at

$2,450)

• Breathless Wines sparkling wines

• California Closets $1,500 gift certificate

• Bay Alarm new home alarm system ($1,500 value)

• Graceful Aging spa treatments

• Clutch gorgeous handbag

• Papitré gift cards and notes

• One-O-One Clothing $100 gift card

• Dutcher Crossing magnum of wine

• Windsor Vineyards wine tasting for four

• Portalupi Wines two, one-liter bottles

• Kate Spade handbag, clutch, wallet, and more

• Marchez-vous shoes (two pairs valued at $1,000)

• Hair Artistry hair styling and products

• Kay Christa earrings

• Boudin Bakery goodie basket

• Gina’s Boutique $100 gift card

• Bowden Designs adorable hat

• Xtravagance slippers and $100 gift card

• French Nails deluxe manicure and pedicure

• Personal History Productions interview and life story capture

• Anne Loarie bangle bracelet

• Susan Graf $100 gift certificate

Only 175 tickets will be sold and ONE winning ticket takes

home the entire closet!

What’s in the closet? EVERYTHING

a woman would want in her closet and more

for a total value of over $12,000.

Tickets are $100 each and may be purchased

from the Shoe Guys (look for the blinky rings)

or at the KTTC kiosk in the center of

the marketplace.

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This year’s Key to the Closet

winner will take home this

beautiful Hearts on Fire® necklace

from E.R. Sawyer Jewelers and a

selection of sparkling wine from

Breathless Wines.

The Hearts on Fire Illa Cluster

“Star” Pendant in 18k white gold

with nearly a half carat of

perfectly cut diamonds is

perfect for layering, or can

definitely stand on its own.

Abigthankyoutoallofour

KTCcontributors!

• Athleta outfit and shoes

• Sasha London shoes (two pairs!)

• Johnston Murphy shoes (one pair)

• Village Therapeutics massage

• Elena Fortuna necklace and earrings

• Gathered Boutique hat and purse

• Orange-In-Pink bracelet, necklace and earrings

• Hotel Healdsburg bath robe and queen sheet set

• Punch handbag

• Susie O’s tote bag

• VML Pinot Noir (two bottles)

• Dianne’s Estate Jewelry jewelry appraisal

• The Taste of Tea porcelain tea set and loose leaf teas

• With Style & Grace 3-hour wardrobe styling session

• Saks Off Fifth designer sunglasses

• Mirror Mirror Fashion Boutique $75 gift certificate

• Dolce Vita Salon & Lounge Kérastase styling products and $75 gift certificate

PLUS goodies from more of our Marketplace Partners: Nihsima Jewelry, Tallulah, and Tiffany Jorge

Key to the Closet is presented by


Take home all of the wines we’re pouring today!

Yes, every wine partner has provided bottles for

your instant cellar—you receive 33 bottles!

Alexander Valley Vineyards 1 2011 Merlot

2 2011 Merlot

Boisset Family Estates 3 JCB Surprise

4 DeLoach Surprise

Chalk Hill Estate Winery 5 2009 Estate Chardonnay

6 2009 Estate Chardonnay

Chavez Family Cellars 7 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

8 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon

Francis Ford Coppola Winery 9 2012 Director’s Cut Cabernet

10 2012 Director’s Cut Cabernet

Kelley & Young Wines 11 2013 Sauvignon Blanc

12 2013 Kathleen Rosé

La Crema 13 2012 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Lambert Bridge Winery 15 2006 Limited Selection Cabernet

16 2007 Sonoma County Merlot

Lancaster Estate Winery 17 2009 Estate Cabernet

18 2009 Estate Cabernet

Mill Creek Vineyards & Winery 19 2010 Merlot

20 2011 Zinfandel

I N S T A N T W I N E


Quivira Vineyards & Winery 21 2012 Wine Creek Ranch Grenache

22 2013 Fig Tree Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Robert Young Estate Winery 23 2011 Alexander Valley Chardonnay

24 2011 Alexander Valley Chardonnay

Roth Estate Winery 25 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

26 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Silver Oak Cellars 27 2009 Alexander Valley Cabernet

28 2009 Twomey Merlot

Simoncini Vineyards 29 2011 Sauvignon Blanc

30 2011 Zinfandel Rosé (in wooden box)

Stryker Sonoma 31 2013 Semillon

32 2010 Estate Cabernet

Williams Selyem Winery 33 2012 Pinot Noir

C E L L A R


Dinner event

Join Sonoma County’s culinary and wine

superstars for an unprecedented dinner

with award-winning female chefs and

winemakers. On November 3rd, Catelli’s

in Geyserville will transform into an

unforgettable gathering dedicated to

Wine Women & Shoes. Buy a ticket,

bring a friend, or just come and hang out with local culinary and

wine stars.

The evening’s chefs include: Domenica Catelli of Catelli’s, Liza

Hinman of Spinster Sisters, Duskie Estes of Zazu. And amazing

wine pairings from Jen Higgins of Lambert Bridge, Melissa

Stackhouse of J Winery, and Shelly Rafanelli of A. Rafanelli.

Wow! You do not want to miss out on this evening of truly fine-

dining, unheard of wine-pairings, and incredible fun and

camaraderie. This powerhouse team will be creating an original

multi-course dinner menu, seasonally sourcing ingredients,

artisanal preparation, and perfectly pairing wines just for you.

Monday,November3,2014Reserve your seat to the Dinner of the Year —

Sign up on the boards in the marketplace.

Only 100 seats available, $200 per person and men

are welcome too! Includes dinner, wine and

an unforgettable night.

Thank you to our donors: Domenica Catelli, Duskie Estes,

Jen Higgins, Liza Hinman, Shelly Rafanelli, Melissa Stackhouse

—BUY-INDINNER—WomenChefsandWinemakersDinner


of the Year!


—BUY-INARTTOUR—OliverRanchTour&Lunch

A feast for

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

for art and nature lovers! And food

and wine lovers, too!

Tucked into the rolling hills of Geyser-

ville is one of the most ambitious

private collections of site-specific

sculpture in the United States. Art

patrons travel from around the world

to experience the wonder of Oliver

Ranch. Tours are very limited and

available only to non-profit groups. Now you and your friends can

experience a private tour led by ranch owner and collector Steven

Oliver himself, and hear his personal stories about working with

the artists through the creative process and art installations.

After the morning tour, which lasts 2-3 hours, you will be treated

to a feast of wood-fired pizzas and other local fare from Diavola

Pizzeria and Salumeria, one of the top-rated restaurants in Sonoma

County. Because walking the hills of Oliver Ranch is thirsty work,

your lunch is paired with plenty of delicious wine from Seghesio

Family Vineyards.

Saturday,September6,2014Tickets are $150 per person and include ranch tour, lunch,

wine and an unforgettable afternoon. Sign up on the boards in

the marketplace. Only 15 tickets available.

Thank you to our donors: Steve Oliver, Dino and Sonja Bugica,

Diavola Pizzeria, Seghesio Family Wines


A feast for the senses!


SilentAuction

[ 1 ] Adventures Across Sonoma County…and Beyond! Have an

adventurous, daring spirit? You and a friend will take a walk on

the wild side with Safari West, free fall with iFly Indoor Skydiving,

zipline your way across Sonoma Canopy Tours, float down the

river with a Rio half-day canoe trip with River’s Edge and bike

among the vines on a self-guided tour from Wine Country Bikes.

Look sharp for all of this with $200 worth of gear from Road

Runner Sports. All this fun—how can you resist?

[ 2 ] Get Your Swing On In Style—at Mayacama Golf Club Have

you always wanted to Golf at Mayacama? Now is your chance!

Mayacama is offering a rare and remarkable experience for four

golfers to enjoy the grand clubhouse and play the championship

Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, ranked among the top 100

courses in America. Enjoy a round of golf for four at the exclusive

Mayacama golf club followed by lunch or dinner for eight at the

clubhouse.

[ 3 ] California Dreamin’ in a Classic Sports Car Don’t just dream

it, live it! From the vineyards of wine country to the coast and the

streets of San Francisco, now you can live your dream in a timeless

classic car from db Autosportif. You will hit the streets in style in

a full-day rental of any car in the Autosportif fleet. Whether you

fancy a classic Porsche, Jaguar or Ferrari, the Autosportif fleet has

something for everyone.

[ 4 ] Weekend Getaway in Healdsburg with Special Wine

Experiences Enjoy a two night getaway for two (or three) at the

charming La Casita guest house. Enjoy the pool, view and daily

continental breakfast. Enjoy a tour and tasting for up to six at

Hawley Vineyard and Winery, a charming, small family winery in

Dry Creek Valley. Also visit Thumbprint Cellars and enjoy award-

winning wines as they are paired seamlessly with artisanal

cheeses, fruits, and enticing delectables.


Silent Auction

[ 5 ] Four Bedroom Tahoe Cabin Perfect for Your Next

Family Vacation Enjoy three nights in a rustic four-bedroom cabin

nestled in Lake Tahoe’s beautiful south shore with firepit, hot tub,

and enclosed backyard. Sleeps eight. Mid-week (Mon-Thurs) and

blackout dates apply (11/24-27, 12/22-1/02, and 3/30-4/02).

[ 6 ] Pamper Yourself Package What woman doesn’t need a

little TLC? Give yourself the gift of relaxation with a 60-minute

signature facial from Akoia Day Spa, a 90-minute massage of your

choice from Karin Tredea, a mani-pedi from Landis Sims, Eyelash

Extensions from Custom Eyes, $250 of services at Healdsburg’s

Brush Salon, and one bottle of Breathless Brut Sparkling Wine.

[ 7 ] Healthy and Strong—and Looking Sharp! Treat your friends

to the Dailey Method with a private class for you and twen-

ty friends in the Santa Rosa studio. Show up in style dressed in

lululemon athletica with a $100 gift certificate.

[ 8 ] Champagne and Shopping in Healdsburg! Always better

together! Score a chic FEED bag (designed by Lauren Bush to

benefit the UN World Food Programme) and get ready to fill it up

with the latest styles, courtesy of Healdsburg’s boutiques. Start

with a champagne flight of three bottles from Looking Glass, then

shop the fabulous Healdsburg Square with a $200 gift certificate

from Zizi and a $200 gift certificate from Rete. What a great day

you can make!

[ 9 ] Modern Beauty Portrait Experience Includes portrait session

with Mariah Smith, wardrobe consultation with Style by Malia,

hair and make-up by Veronica Passalacqua and a custom three

image folio.


[ 10 ] Family Portrait—Natural Light Family Photography Session

with Jodi Lynn Photography Jodi specializes in artistic, portrait

photography that captures the essence and spirit of her subjects

using beautiful Sonoma County sites as a back-drop. Package

includes 1 ½ hours of portrait photography, styling support and

location scouting, plus thirty high resolution, artistically edited

digital image files with printing rights.

[ 11 ] European-Style Hand-Tied Bouquet Class for Six from

Russian River Flower School In this half-day class for six, you

will delve into one of the most impressive techniques in floristry,

the European-style hand-tied bouquet. After starting the day

with coffee and croissants, you will work with seasonal treasures,

learning the basics of making an elegant spiraled bouquet, the art

of presenting it in a bag as a gift, and how to use different containers

to transform your table. You will be the envy of all your friends!

Don’t forget your camera!

[ 12 ] A Year of Luscious Color Dragonfly Floral will fill your home

or a friend’s with flowers: one floral arrangement per month for a

year! A perfect gift for newlyweds, family, or saying thank you to

your BFF. These arrangements are stunning!

[ 13 ] Bradford Brenner Painting Renowned artist and Healdsburg

Gallery owner Bradford Brenner original oil painting on canvas of

flowers in a vase. This piece will be a stunning complement to

your home. Also receive a 50% off on future purchase valid for six

months.

[ 14 ] Tony Evans Art Tony Evans, owner/designer of Evans designs,

describes himself as a left handed, left coast, ex-surfer with a love

of art. High contrast and extremes drive his creative approach. Tony

has donated a metal work that he’s painted and fired depicting

sexy ladies shoes in honor of Wine Women & Shoes.


Silent Auction

[ 15 ] Let the Sparks Fly! You and three of your friends learn

to weld during an unforgettable afternoon of art and fun. Take a

metalworking master class in the Voigt Ranch fabrication facility in

Geyserville (also known as the ultimate toy box for metalworkers).

Cut, grind, and weld under the expert eye of a master metalworker

and create your own metal art to take home. Afterwards, relax

over a gourmet snack and a glass of Voigt Ranch Zinfandel. Class

for four people, adult or teenager with adult supervision.

[ 16 ] Culinary Experience for Six at Dry Creek Peach You and

five friends will start your visit with bellinis (of course) and then

walk through the orchard to pick ripe peaches right off the tree.

Next, we’ll head to the kitchen and get to work—making peach

galettes, ice cream and other delights. Your host and instructor

is Gayle Okumura Sullivan, the proprietor of Dry Creek Peach and

formerly of Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio. You will take home the fruits

of your labor. These peaches are featured in many top restaurants

in Sonoma County and San Francisco—they are that good!

[ 17 ] Winery Tour, Tasting and Farm-to-Table Meal for Eight at

Medlock Ames Ranch Imagine you and seven friends enjoying

a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Medlock Ames’ Bell

Mountain Ranch, followed by a farm-to-table lunch or dinner for all

eight of you to enjoy. Divine!

[ 18 ] Food and Wine Tasting Experience for Six at Arista Winery

Experience something truly special with an intimate five-course

food and wine pairing with Arista Winery’s Executive Chef,

Timothy Kaulfers. Chef Tim is a talented and inventive chef. He

uses many ingredients sourced right from the property and

expertly pairs them with Arista’s signature Pinot Noirs. Set in a

private pavilion surrounded by beautiful land, you will appreciate

the truly special nature of this experience.


[ 19 ] Kelley and Young Food and Wine in the Garden for Ten

Join proprietors Jim and Kathleen Young for a private wine tasting

at their home and garden in Alexander Valley. You and nine

guests will have the opportunity to taste current vintages of small

production wines paired with small bites to complement the

wines. Weather permitting, you will tour a portion of the vineyard,

walk through the gardens and sit under the pergola as you enjoy

the wine and food.

[ 20 ] Healdsburg Foodies—Touring, Teaching and Tasting

for Eight Bring your friends on a private walking food tour by

Roving Table. Walk downtown Healdsburg with your guide and

experience the eateries and go-to favorites of locals. Use your

$400 Relish gift certificate to select two intriguing cooking classes

where you will enhance your skills in their stylish, state-of-the-

art teaching kitchen. Inspired you can shop the Tuscan Lifestyle

store, Vita Casalinga, where you have a $50 gift certificate to buy

cooking and kitchen wares. And finally, take home a Flavors of

Morocco Spice set from Savory Spice.

[ 21 ] Moveable Healdsburg Feast Walk and dine your way

through Healdsburg with this progressive dinner for six! Start at

Spoonbar where mixologists will teach you how to make classy

cocktails while noshing on appetizers. Next, stroll to Zin for your

delicious entree course ($100 gift certificate). Your last stop of

the evening is Café Lucia where you will indulge in dessert (valid

Sun-Thurs).


[ 22 ] Bubbles, Bocce and Burger Party for Eight at Vintners Inn

Enjoy an afternoon playing bocce ball on the grounds of the

beautiful Vintners Inn and John Ash & Company. You and your

guests will enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres at the bocce

courts preceding your “tournament” play. After enjoying the game,

you’ll adjourn to The Front Room to enjoy gourmet burgers paired

with delicious Australian wines.

[ 23 ] Pizza in Paradise Feast on gourmet Rosso Pizza while

savoring the views and wines of Paradise Ridge Winery. You and

five friends are invited to this exclusive lunch with winemaker Dan

Barwick. Voucher can be used Wednesday through Sunday from

12-3pm anytime between now and October 24, 2014.

[ 24 ] Sonoma County Artisan Beer Tour Pack some snacks!

You and nine friends are headed for a VIP tour of the legendary

Lagunitas Brewery. A private two-hour tour and tasting will be

in the Brewery Loft (typically on Saturdays). Guests will have the

opportunity to try six to eight flavours, depending on availability

and season. Next a tour for two at Fogbelt Brewing Company in

Santa Rosa. You will be treated to a taste of flights with the brew-

master and a delicious lunch. Take home a complimentary growler

full of delicious beer. Add a $50 gift certificate to The Wurst in

Healdsburg and you are in heaven!

[ 25 ] Ultimate Wine Tasting Extravaganza! Tickets to all of our

region’s best wine showcases will make sure you are “in the know”

about California’s finest wines and wineries.

• Four tickets to Taste Alexander Valley 2015

• Two, two-day tickets for Passport to Dry Creek Valley 2015

• Two tickets to Passport to Pinot 2015 in Russian River Valley

• Two tickets to Winter Wineland 2015

• Four tickets to the Healdsburg Food and Wine Club Dinner

PLUS a subscription to Wine Spectator keeps you informed for a

whole year!


[ 26 ] Stonestreet Mountain Excursion and Wine Jump in the

jeep and head for the Alexander Valley Mountain Estate vineyards

that are the source of Stonestreet Winery’s highly acclaimed

Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. This excursion includes

spectacular Stonestreet estate wines paired with a picnic lunch

for four people. In addition, this includes two magnums of

Stonestreet 2010 Monument Ridge, Alexander Valley Cabernet

Sauvignon which received 93 points from Wine Enthusiast.

[ 27 ] Kosta Browne—Exclusive VIP Tour, Tasting and Wine

Enjoy a VIP tour and tasting for four at this closed-to-the-public

winery. Take home a magnum of 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

with display wood box (only available through auctions) and jump

the waiting list for your very own invitation to purchase wine

during 2015 Spring Allocation (normally a wait of 2-3 years).

[ 28 ] Let’s Get Vertical! Vertical Collections of Hafner and

Chavez Family Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon and Mill Creek

Reflections Bordeaux Blend Compare vintages and enhance

your cellar with a vertical collection of Hafner Cabernet Sauvignon.

One bottle each of 2006, 2007, and 2008, packaged in their

own wooden box. You will also be treated to one each of 2006,

2007, and 2008 Chavez Family Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon and

one bottle each of Mill Creek Vineyards 1993, 1996, and 2006

Reflections, a limited production Bordeaux blend. Top it all off with

a special vineyard tour and private reserve tasting for six hosted

by Mill Creek winery co-owner.


Silent Auction

[ 29 ] A Fantastic Afternoon in the Napa Valley! Pack your picnic

and spend a day with Wine Me Away in a private luxury SUV. Your

day includes private tastings at three boutique wineries in Napa, a

cave tour with cheese and wine pairing, and a bottle of sparkling

wine. Your hosts will set the scene for your picnic with beautiful

plates, chargers, flower centerpiece, glasses, silverware, linens, etc.

Tour for up to four guests. Does not include lunch or gratuity. Not

valid during barrel tasting or Passport weekends. SF and East Bay

pick-ups and drop offs incur a destination fee of $75.

[ 30 ] Take Me Out to the Ballgame! See both of our Bay Area

MLB teams with four Lower Box tickets to San Francisco Giants vs

Colorado Rockies on Monday August 25th (Premium Lower Box

105 row 13) at 7:15pm and two tickets to Oakland A’s vs. Houston

Astros on Friday September 5th at 7:05pm (section 126 lower box

row 15).

[ 31 ] For a Little Culture in Your Life….Two Ballet Performances

and An Evening of Theater Enjoy two tickets to one performance

of your choice at the San Francisco Ballet’s 2015 Repertory Season,

two tickets to Alonzo King LINES ballet at Wells Fargo Center on

November 1st at 8pm, and four tickets to the Raven Theatre’s 25th

Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Saturday, August 16th, in

Downtown Healdsburg.

[ 32 ] Always Wanted to go to Outside Lands? Attention rock

‘n’ roll fans. Two tickets to the biggest concert of the year in San

Francisco, Outside Lands Music Festival. This concert has been

sold out for months but you can have two tickets to see Tom Petty

and the Heartbreakers, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Death Cab

for Cutie, Capital Cities, Haim, John Butler Trio, and many more.

Your tickets get you all day access to the five stages to see over

twenty bands in Golden Gate Park on Saturday, August 9th, 2014.


1345 Healdsburg Avenue (at Dry Creek) 707.431.7151

Big John’s Market is proud to support the

Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County


SilentAuctionDonorsWe are grateful to the generosity of these donors,

without whom the silent auction would not be possible.

Thank you!

Akoia Day Spa

Alexander Valley Lodge — Tahoe

Alexander Valley Winegrowers

Arista Winery

Barb Murrer

Beverly and Herb Liberman

Bradford Brenner

Breathless Wines

Brush Salon

Café Lucia

Chavez Family Cellars

Custom Eyes by Erin Arneson

Dan Barwick

db Autosportif

DL Catering

Dragonfly Floral

Fogbelt Brewing Company

Gayle Okumura Sullivan, Dry Creek Peach

Hafner Vineyard

Hawley Winery

iFlY SF Bay

Jodi Lynn Buckles, Jodi Lynn Photography

Karin Tredrea

Kathleen Kelley Young, Kelley & Young Wines

Kosta Browne Winery

Lagunitas Brewery

Landis Sims

Looking Glass Champagne & Shopping

lululemon athletica

Mariah Smith, Modern Beauty

Mayacama Golf Club

Medlock Ames Vintners

Mill Creek Vineyards

Passport to Pinot

Rack and Riddle Wines

Raven Performing Arts Theater

Relish Culinary Adventures

Rete Healdsburg

River’s Edge Kayak and Canoe Trips

Road Runner Sports

Roving Table

Russian River Flower School

Russian River Valley Winegrowers

Safari West Wildlife Preserve and African

Tent Camp

San Francisco Ballet Association

San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department

Savory Spice Shop

Sonoma Canopy Tours

Spoonbar

Stonestreet Winery

Style by Malia

The Dailey Method

The Wurst

Thumbprint Cellars

Tony Evans Art

Veronica Passalacqua

Vintners Inn, Front Room Bar & Lounge

Vita Casalinga, Tuscan Lifestyle

Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

Wine Country Bikes

Wine Growers of Dry Creek Valley

Wine Me Away, Wine Tours and Excursions

Wine Road

Wine Spectator Magazine

Zin Restaurant

Zizi


AuctioneerMike McGuire, Sonoma County Supervisor

Mike is a third generation Sonoma County resident.

Elected to the Healdsburg City Council in 2004,

Mike was the City of Healdsburg’s youngest mayor

at age 26. Mike enjoyed a career in the television

and printing industries, prior to being sworn in as

the Fourth District Supervisor for Sonoma County

in 2011.

Mike has worked tirelessly with the Healthcare Foundation to

build a public-private partnership for funding key healthcare

initiatives in our community. Mike has a fantastic wife Erika, a local

high school teacher, and they live in Healdsburg with their three

chickens: Martha, Judy, and Wanda. Like his Facebook page for

chicken updates!

VIPTableDivasQuivira | Big John’s Market | Summit State Bank

Hotel Healdsburg | Crabb-Grasseschi Family Foundation

Gina’s Boutique | Gina Parmeter | Lisbeth Holmefjord

Pam Chanter, Renee Amochaev, Jodi Shubin

Jennifer Roberts | Ariel Kelley | Mary Ellen Smith

Jan Stanley | Lisa Grotts | Kelley anne Dove & Denise Treu

Elizabeth Gore | Julia Jackson & Tara Sharp | Tara Jasper

FriendTableDivas

Geri Amato | Healdsburg District Hospital

John Jordan Foundation | Pat Callahan

Chavez Family Cellars | Ame Van Dyke

Lisa Meisner and Valerie Anderson

Mary Lou Eddinger | Stacey Civian | Laura Smith

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Since 1993 Healdsburg’s Gold Bloom Fine

Jewelry Design owner, Timothy Gordy, has

been handcrafting timeless, one-of-a-kind

pieces and has always been at the center

of Sonoma County style. Lucky for us, he’s

designed something special just for Wine

Women & Shoes: a custom-made pendant

featuring golden sapphires, pink sapphires,

diamonds, and aquamarines set in 18k

rose gold. You know you’re a one of a kind

person, now you’ll have one of a kind jewels

to match.

Thank you to our donor:

Timothy Gordy, Gold Bloom

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Prepare to be pampered! Cal-a-Vie

Health Spa is the crème de la crème

of luxurious spa getaways. An oasis

nestled in a secluded valley just north

of San Diego, Cal-a-Vie resembles a

serene French village complete with

a 17th-century chapel and L’Orangerie

that were imported from Dijon!

Your days will be filled from morning

to evening with a rich assortment of hikes, energizing fitness classes,

indulgent spa treatments, cooking demonstrations and delectable

farm-fresh cuisine. At night, you’ll sleep soundly in one of only 32

luxuriously appointed Mediterranean-style villas.

It’s no wonder that Cal-a-Vie is constantly winning new accolades,

including: 2014 Condé Nast Traveler: Top 10 Destination Spa and

2013 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards: Top Destination Spa.

Your three-day getaway for two people includes:

Three meals per day, private accommodations, six spa treatments,

all fitness classes, nutritional lecture and a cooking demonstration.

Each guest enjoys:

• Two 50-minute Cal-a-Vie massages

• Reflexology

• Hydrotherapy

• Facial (soothing, deep pore, or anti-aging)

• Hair and scalp treatment

Take your spouse or a lucky friend to share the experience

many guests call “life-altering!”

Thank you to our donor: Cal-a-Vie Health Spa

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Hanalei Bay

Let us whisk you and three

friends away for the ultimate

tropical escape—a full week of

oceanfront living at one of the

premier resorts on the Hawaiian

Islands.

Now amp up the luxury factor:

your hosts at this exquisite

three-bedroom condo are the

Jackson family, whose name

is synonymous with gracious hospitality. You can imagine how

beautiful this residence is—how comfortable the furnishings—

how pampering the amenities—and how delicious the wines will

taste on your private lanai overlooking the crashing waves of

Kauai’s Napali Coast.

You and your friends will enjoy seven nights in the Jackson’s

private three bedroom oceanfront condo at Hanalei Bay Resort

—winner of TripAdvisor’s 2014 Award of Excellence. The property

sprawls over 22 lush acres and includes one of the best hotel pools

in the country. The Jacksons are delving into their private wine

cellar to provide a full complement of wines for you to enjoy

during your vacation.

To make it even easier for you to say “Yes!” to this amazing

opportunity, we are providing four round-trip, non-stop airline

tickets on Alaska Air from Oakland to Kauai.

The RESORT is included…the AIRFARE is included…the WINE is

included…now all you have to do is decide which three friends to

invite to share this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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Package includes:

• Seven nights in the Jackson’s private three-bedroom oceanfront condo at Hanalei Bay Resort

• Four round-trip, non-stop airline tickets on Alaska Air from Oakland to Kauai

• Wine fridge fully-stocked with Jackson Family wines

Thank you to our donors: Julia and Katie Jackson,

The Jackson Family, Alaska Airlines

Hanalei Bay


Together, Wine Women & Shoes and the Healthcare Foundation are keeping quality healthcare

close to home for families, children and workers in our community.

Look what you helped do last year!

Thanks to help from Wine Women & Shoes’

2013 “Fund A Need” appeal, the Healthcare

Foundation made these healthcare grants:

• Surgical supplies at PDI Surgery Center to treat

over 225 children and end suffering from severe

tooth decay

• Purchase dental operatory for the dental clinic

expansion at Alliance Medical Center; 2,000 more

children and adults can now be treated.

• Clinic expansion at Alexander Valley Healthcare

increased the number of people they can serve

by 25%

You can help keep quality healthcare close

to home — please raise your paddle during the

“Fund A Need” appeal!

Severe tooth decay

is an epidemic in

Sonoma County.

Together, we’re

stopping it!

• • • • •

Some children

have tooth decay

so severe they can’t

sleep, eat or pay

attention in school.

The decay and

number of affected

teeth is so vast,

treatment has to be

performed under

anesthesia at PDI

Surgery Center.

healthcarefoundation.net •


Healthcare Foundation’s Wine Country Cares funding

initiatives help support two rural community clinics,

a pediatric dental surgery center, and Healdsburg

Hospital with emergency and specialty services.

With your help, the Healthcare Foundation invests

in these providers who provide wonderful care, trust,

personal service, and effective treatment. We are

committed to this safety net that provides quality

healthcare for farm workers, families, children, the

insured, uninsured, underinsured—and you—

close to home.

Wine Country Cares initiatives for 2014:

• Clinic and Healthy Farmworker Families Fund

• Healdsburg District Hospital Technology Fund

• Healthy for Life School Program

• Family Nurse Practitioner Scholarship

at Sonoma State University

• Health Happens Here Community Forums

There are NO private

physician offices

between Geyserville

and Ukiah; Alexander

Valley Healthcare is

the first and closest

stop for over 4,000

residents.


Tesla welcomes you to an exclusive

electric experience. Your adventure

begins at Tesla Corte Madera where you

will pick up the award winning Model

S. Model S is the world’s first premium

sedan built from the ground up as an

electric vehicle and has been engineered

to elevate the public’s expectations of

what a premium sedan can be.

Experience it for yourself as you drive down the coast to Carmel

Valley Ranch with luxury overnight accommodations for two.

You may want to bring your golf clubs as Carmel Valley Ranch is

where Clint Eastwood likes to play! From there you will head to the

Post Ranch Inn for another night of five-star bliss. The Post Ranch

Inn was voted Travel and Leisure Magazine’s #6 international

destination in the “World’s Best” category and has been on this list

every year since 2007.

Package Details

• You’ll have 72 hours to drive the Model S and experience

why it sets a new standard for premium performance

• One night at the Carmel Valley Ranch Inn

• One night at the Post Ranch Inn

the small print All arrangements must be coordinated directly

with Tesla and is subject to availability. Driver must have a valid

U.S. driver’s license. Driver must be 25 year of age or older. Vehicle

pick up and drop off made at store on an agreed upon time.

Expires on 7/1/15.

Thank you to our donors: Tesla Motors, Carmel Valley Ranch,

Post Ranch Inn

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Join one of Healdsburg’s most celebrated

chefs for a hands-on cooking experience.

Chef Mateo Granados will work with you

to create a multi-course feast with locally

sourced and sustainable ingredients, infused

with the vibrant regional flavors of his Yucatan

homeland, crafted with classic French finesse

for you and your friends to enjoy.

He will demonstrate various techniques that

he has learned from his years of experience

working at legendary restaurants such as 42

Degrees, Masa’s, Manka’s Inverness Lodge,

and Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen.

Mateo’s talents have been featured on the

Cooking Channel, as well as showcased in

Food & Wine and Sunset Magazines.

This unique culinary experience will take

place in Chef Mateo’s personal kitchen, which

is great for anyone interested in seeing a real

behind the scenes tour at a local restaurant

and is perfect for inexperienced food lovers and knowledgeable

home cooks alike.

As you sit down to enjoy your feast, your meal will be perfectly

paired with wines from Belden Barns. The winery proprietors and

winemaker will join you for your meal, while they walk you through

their varietals. Lauren and Nate Belden have been growing grapes

at Belden Barns for over ten years. Their impressive range of Pinot,

Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gruner Veltiner and Viognier

grapes have made their way into many of Sonoma’s most

prestigious and award-winning labels—Donelan Family, Eric Kent

and Carlisle to name a few.

Thank you to our donors: Chef Mateo Granados,

Lauren and Nate Belden

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Do you want to be treated like the star you

are? Your limousine from Sonoma Sterling

awaits to take you and three friends to

Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen in the

award-winning Hotel Healdsburg. They are

ready to wine and dine you in style with a

customizable chef’s four course tasting

menu that will be paired with Williams

Selyem wines. Allow Chef de Cuisine Dustin Valette show off

his exceptional talents with the regional ingredient diversity of

Sonoma County!

the small print Offered Sunday through Thursday only.

Must schedule two weeks in advance. Tax, and gratuity excluded.

Thank you to our donors: Circe Sher, Chef Dustin Valette,

Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen, Sonoma Sterling Limousine,

Williams Selyem

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Start by being drenched in 28 karats of

jewels from Bennett Valley Jewelers. Unlike

Julia Roberts, YOU get to keep your matching

set of specialty cut checkerboard green

amethyst, set in bold braided sterling silver

and 14K yellow gold, with the ring containing

six accent diamonds.

Get whisked to San Francisco in luxury

transportation provided by Uber and check-

in for your one night stay in a deluxe king room

at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel San Francisco.

The Five-Star awarded Mandarin Oriental is

located in the heart of the city and offers

unparalleled panoramic views of the bay and

beyond. Be sure to visit the gorgeous spa

for your manicure and pedicure and enjoy a

$500 shopping spree at Wilkes Bashford on

Union Square.

Your package includes two tickets to the

internationally acclaimed San Francisco

Opera. But before you hit the town, call

StyleBee to have a professional stylist come

to your hotel room for your hair and makeup

styling. Enjoy dinner for two at Charlie

Palmer’s Burritt Tavern, just a few blocks

from the Mandarin Oriental. Uber can pick

you up and take you where you need to go,

including getting you back home at the end

of your fairytale weekend.

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Package includes:

• Necklace, Earrings and Ring (28 karats of jewels) from Bennett Valley Jewelers

• One-night at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel San Francisco

• Manicure and pedicure at the Mandarin Oriental Spa

• $500 Gift Card to Wilkes Bashford

• Hair and makeup styling by StyleBee

• Dinner for two at Charlie Palmer’s Burritt Tavern

• Two San Francisco Opera Tickets

• $300 in Uber credit

the small print Expires July 27, 2015. Richard Gere not included.

Thank you to our donors: Ty Visscher & Laura Colgate

of Bennett Valley Jewelers, Charlie Palmer’s Burritt

Tavern, Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco, San

Francisco Opera, StyleBee, Uber, Wilkes Bashford


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Spaaahhh

Everyone deserves a getaway,

and fortunately you don’t have

to go too far to find paradise...

it’s right in the heart of

Healdsburg!

With its soothing minimalist

decor, gorgeous garden pool,

outdoor jacuzzi, and diverse

menu of insanely relaxing

treatments, The Spa Hotel

Healdsburg is the perfect

escape…and it’s better with

friends! You and five of your

besties will enjoy a custom spa

day like no other. Start your day

with an indulgent treatment

of your choice followed by an

unforgettable poolside lunch

featuring wood-fired pizzas

from Pizzando and two bottles

of Iron Horse’s finest sparkling

wine.

Package Includes:

• Spa treatments for six at The Spa Hotel Healdsburg

• Two bottles of Iron Horse 2009 Aureole Cuvée sparkling wine

• Poolside lunch from Pizzando

the small print This offer is valid Sunday through Thursday

and must be scheduled two weeks in advance.

Thank you to our donors: The Spa Hotel Healdsburg, Iron Horse

Vineyards, Pizzando

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Dinner for eight prepared by

Scopa Chef Ari Rosen and

Bruce Aidells at the home of

Bruce Aidells and Nancy Oakes

There’s no shortage of

spectacular houses in and

around Healdsburg, but few

are as fabulous as the one that

celebrated sausage maker

Bruce Aidells and his chef wife

Nancy Oakes built in 2008.

Known as “The House that

Sausage Built”, this Craftsman

masterpiece has been featured

in the San Francisco Chronicle

and on the cover of Fine Home

Building.

For one night, you and seven

friends can enjoy the hilltop

view while renowned chefs Ari

Rosen and Bruce Aidells cook

you dinner. The meal will high-

light local meats and produce

and will be paired with three outstanding local wineries: Iron

Horse, Ceritas and Lambert Bridge. Live like the Sausage King

of Healdsburg and enjoy one of Sonoma County’s most

celebrated homes!

Thank you to our donors: Ari Rosen and Dawnelise Rosen, Bruce

Aidell and Nancy Oakes, Ceritas Wines, Iron Horse Vineyards,

Lambert Bridge Winery

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Prepare to eat VERY well during a seven-

night stay at La Pietra, a beautifully

restored ninth-century Umbrian villa. In

the Fall the hillsides surrounding the villa

are filled with truffles, making it a mecca

for food lovers.

The owners of the villa will help you plan

the ultimate epicurean getaway—whether

you want to hunt truffles, visit with truffle

brokers, take a hands-on cooking class, or be indulged by local

chefs.

La Pietra is a perfect place for exploring all of Umbria and

neighboring Tuscany. It’s an easy drive to the historic cities of

Cortona, Gubbio, Perugia, Assisi, Deruta, Montefalco, Spoleto,

Spello, Todi, Montepulciano, Pienza, Siena, Umbertide, Città di

Castello, Sansepolcro and others. The villa itself is known for its

old-world beauty paired with modern comforts. Located on 155

acres and situated on a hilltop, this six bedroom and four bath

house provides plenty of space for extended family or a group of

friends. After exploring the winding streets and dazzling churches

of an Umbrian hill town, return home and relax while taking in the

stunning views from the infinity pool and outdoor terraces. Swim

laps, read a book or sip a glass of wine while marveling at the

setting sun.

Start planning your trip by exploring online:

www.altabella.com/la_pietra.

Thank you to our donor: Altabella Properties

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Umbria

Package includes: One week stay for up to twelve people at

Altabella Italian Properties, La Pietra

Property amenities include: Five double bedrooms, one master

suite, four bathrooms, two fully equipped kitchens with modern

appliances, internet, washer and dryer

Note: Airfare and ground transportation are not included; must

be booked by 7/26/2015 but good for anytime until 7/26/2017.


11 WineCountryWOWWeekendforFour

Located just minutes from downtown, your

two bedroom West Dry Creek cottage is a

storybook setting that’s equipped with all the

conveniences of home (wifi, HDTV, bicycles,

full kitchen) plus two bottles of Rack &

Riddle sparkling wine.

First stop: a reserve wine tasting at local hotspot, Banshee. Then, an

all-inclusive dinner for four at Bistro Ralph. Wake up to a breakfast

basket from exclusive private chef Gia Passalacqua. After breakfast,

hop on your bikes and ride to Lambert Bridge and Simoncini

wineries for VIP tastings and tours of the Simoncini caves. Later

that evening, the Chavez Family will prepare a wine paired dinner

at Chavez Family Cellars that will be hard to top!

Kick off your last morning in paradise with brunch at

Parish Café. Then your private Wine Cube chauffeur will

take you to whatever world-class wineries or hotspots

you’d like to check out.

Package includes:

• Two night stay for four at West Dry Creek cottage

• Dinner for four at Bistro Ralph

• Reserve wine tasting and small bites at Banshee

• Breakfast basket from Gia Passalacqua

• $100 gift certificate to Parish Café

• Wine tasting at Lambert Bridge and Simoncini

• Wine paired dinner at Chavez Family Cellars

• One day wine tour with Wine Cube Tours

• Two bottles of Rack & Riddle sparkling wine

Thank you to our donors: Brent and Jan Stanley, Gia

Passalacqua, Banshee Wines, Bistro Ralph, Lambert

Bridge Winery, Parish Cafe, Simoncini Vineyards, Rack

and Riddle, Wine Cube Tours


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You and a guest will enjoy a relaxing

two-nights stay at the luxurious Bacara

Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara, an

award-winning member of the Meritage

Collection of resorts.

Channel the film “Sideways” and

indulge yourself with a tour of the

Central Coast wine country. Your adventure starts off with a tasting

at Lincourt, in the quaint 1926 Sears Craftsman home, which serves

as their tasting room, followed by an extensive tour and tasting at

Firestone Vineyards. Your day concludes at Foley Estates, where

you will start with the Steel Chardonnay, and then your host will

guide you to an exclusive setting where you will experience six

wines, paired with artisanal cheeses and breads. Should you wish to

take any wines home with you, you will receive wine club benefits

for the day.

Thank you to our donors: Foley Family Wines, Bacara Resort

and Spa, Firestone Vineyard, Lincourt


Calling all Pinot lovers!!! Don’t miss this once in

a lifetime opportunity to spend the afternoon

with Bob Cabral, famed winemaker from Williams

Selyem during the 2014 harvest. Bob was named

International Winemaker of the Year in 2011 by

Wine Enthusiast and has been at the helm of

Williams Selyem for 16 years, after tenures at

DeLoach, Kunde, Alderbrook and Hartford Court.

This fall marks Bob’s grand finale at Williams Selyem before

he moves on to his next venture. You and five friends will get to

step into a sacred moment in time and gain some understanding

of how he gets the wine to have such profoundly elegant style. To

Bob it’s all about the terroir, handling of the grapes and vines at

harvest. If you truly love Pinot Noir this is something that should

be on your bucket list and this is your chance to bid on it.

To make this offering even more impossible to resist, Ryan Fancher

from BARNDIVA will be preparing a private lunch for your party

at the winery to enjoy with Bob. Lunch will be paired with the

elegant wines of Williams Selyem.

This item expires 12/30/14

Thank you to our donors: Bob Cabral, Barndiva &

Chef Ryan Fancher, Lukka Feldman, Williams Selyem

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Andrea Mugnaini, founder and

President of America’s premier

wood fired oven Mugnaini

brand, will host you and eleven

friends for a private cooking

class at her Alexander Valley

vineyard and estate.

The beautiful Mugnaini cooking

school is set in a renovated and

perfectly appointed farmhouse,

and is all yours for this special

event. With seven live ovens, you and your

guests will learn the basics of how to fire up a

wood fired oven, how to maintain

the optimal cooking environ-

ment, and how to cook in it.

As part of a multi-course

menu created exclusively by

Andrea, you will enjoy hands-

on pizza making, roasting

vegetables, deboning and

roasting a whole chicken under

a brick, grilling steaks and burgers,

and even baking seasonal desserts. Wine is included. Where else

would you get to drink wine, cook and enjoy a delicious meal, all

while playing with fire?

In addition to your cooking class, you will also receive an auto-

graphed copy of Andrea Mugnaini’s wood fired oven cookbook,

wooden pizza peel cutting board and a set of logo’d Mugnaini

oven gloves.

Thank you to our donor: Andrea Mugnaini

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Escape with your honey and two other

couples or invite five girlfriends for

the best the Sonoma Coast offers—

a luxurious stay at Bay Hill Mansion in

Bodega Bay, an evening of fine food and

wine at Halleck Vineyards in Sebastopol,

followed by a day of pampering at the

Osmosis Day Spa in Freestone.

Check into the Bay Hill Mansion, featuring three luxury suites with

spa baths and super pillow-top king beds dressed in 1,000 thread-

count linens. That evening, venture to beautiful Halleck Estate for

a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Kristopher paired with

wines hand-selected by your dinner host, Ross Halleck, the owner

and winemaker of Halleck Vineyards (transportation included).

The following morning, savor a Bay Hill Brunch before you make

your way to hours of spa treatments at Osmosis Day Spa, a

Japanese-inspired retreat. You will each receive a Cedar Enzyme

Bath (a rejuvenation heat treatment from Japan) and a massage

or facial in pagodas (weather permitting). Once your treatments

conclude, relax in peaceful hammocks and reminisce before your

journey home.

Package includes:

• One night stay for three couples at the Bay Hill Mansion

• Afternoon wine and cheese reception

• Multi-course wine-paired dinner by Chef Kristopher

• Breakfast at Bay Hill Mansion

• Cedar Enzyme bath and massage or facial in pagodas

Thank you to our donors: Bay Hill Mansion, Osmosis Day Spa,

Michael Stusser

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Large format wines from some of the best that Sonoma County

has to offer are perfect for dinner parties or barbeques.

Large Format Wines

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— WILLIAMS SELYEM — Magnum (1.5L)

2012 Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors

— ALEXANDER VALLEY — VINEYARDS

Etched Jeroboam (3L) 2011 Cyrus Estate Cabernet

— STRYKER SONOMA — Magnum (1.5L)

2011 Estate Cabernet

— RODNEY STRONG — 3 Magnums (1.5L)

2010 Reserve Cabernet 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir 2010 Symmetry Meritage

— FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA — Jeroboam (3L)

2012 Diamond Claret

— PAPAPIETRO PERRY — Magnum (1.5L)

2010 Elsbree Vineyard Pinot Noir

— BANSHEE — Magnum (1.5L)

2012 Marine Layer Pinot Noir

— LAMBERT BRIDGE — Jeroboam (3L)

2007 Sonoma County Cabernet

— QUIVIRA — Magnum (1.5L)

2012 Reserve Zinfandel

— SILVER OAK — Magnum (1.5L)

2008 Alexander Valley Cabernet

— LANCASTER ESTATE — Magnum (1.5L)

2009 Estate Cabernet

— CHALK HILL ESTATE — Magnum (1.5L)

2009 Estate Chardonnay

— ROTH ESTATE — Magnum (1.5L) 2010 Cabernet

— LA CREMA — 2 Magnums (1.5L)

2012 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

2012 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

*Sunday-Thursday.


To round out these fabulous wines are unique tasting

experiences from some of the wineries that donated them.

Private Tastings and Tours

QUIVIRA Blending session with winemaker Hugh Chappelle

for six guests

ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS

Private tasting in the caves for ten guests

SILVER OAK CELLARS

VIP tasting and tour for six guests*

STRYKER SONOMA Tour and tasting

for six guests

FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA

Private tour and tasting for six guests

LA CREMA Private wine and

cheese pairing for ten guests

*Sunday-Thursday.

We are grateful to all these wineries for their generous donations.


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Wine, Women & Shoes “Fund A Need” Beneficiary:

ClinicandHealthyFarmWorkerFamiliesFundThis Healthcare Foundation fund provides

essential support to the clinics serving

the neediest families in our community.

They provide a medical home for 18,000

residents, most of whom are children.

Let’s make a difference for:

• Alliance Medical Center helps 12,000+ patients completing 50,000 medical visits annually

• Alexander Valley Healthcare helps 4,200 patients with 14,000 medical visits annually

• PDI Surgery Center helps 1,900+ children a year with over 10,000 children treated to date

Together, we can:

• Help a child sleep pain free through the night

• Insure a new mother receives all her check ups

• Provide quality compassionate care close to the agricultural

and vineyard workers and their families

Together, we can help keep quality healthcare close to home —

please, raise your paddle for this “Fund A Need” appeal!


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Scott Alexander Owner of Alexander

Valley Lodge. Scott goes wild for Old Vine

Zin. Scott is proud to have won a local

grape stomp competition.

Dan Barwick Winemaker at Paradise

Ridge Winery. Dan loves a cool white wine

and any shoe that kicks off easily to have

some fun.

Steve Bernard Firefighter in the East Bay.

Steve cools down with Pinot Noir or

Viognier and trades his boots for flip-flops.

Steve creates beautiful woodwork as a

hobby.

Joe Brandt Brandt Insurance. Joe’s

favorite wine is a Cabernet. He loves

comfortable shoes.

Todd Brandt Brandt Insurance. Todd

reaches for Williams Selyem or Lando Pinot

Noir and puts on his slippers. He likes to

dabble in his own winemaking — look out

Williams Selyem and Lando, here comes

Todd Brandt!

Bill Carney A jet setter for Sony. Bill and his

partner own Lavender Hills Vineyards and

make Primativo for Passalacqua Family

Winery. He’s an avid cyclist and foodie.

Aaron Carpenter Works at Opperman

& Son Inc. Aaron goes for Zin and flip-

flops. A good combo since he grew up in

Bodega Bay.

Jeff Civian Civil Engineer. Jeff loves Pinot

Noir and his favorite shoe for a woman is

a peep toe, sling back. He and his wife are

taking dance lessons.

Anthony Comfort Project Managing

Consulting at Métier. Anthony goes for

Dry Creek Zin and his Converse All-Stars.

Little known fact, Anthony was once

chased by a one armed man and a three

legged dog through a deserted Bulgarian

train station.

Douglas Curl Handyman. Douglas likes

Pinot Noir and Red Pumps.

John Dayton Dayton and Tremont

Real Estate. Also a grape grower, John

likes his Zin and flip-flops. He has four

daughters that keep him busy and dialed

in to fashion!

Jay Delaney Wine Country Experience.

Jay loves a good Pinot Noir. His favorite

shoes to see on a woman’s feet are

sandals and flip-flops.

James Gore Small business owner and

Candidate for Sonoma County Supervisor.

James is all about the Zin, especially the

blend that’s harvested from the vines his

TheShoeGuys™

Who can resist a man who knows the difference between a wedge and a platform pump? From hunky handyman husbands

to foxy firefighters, these fit and friendly Shoemmeliers may look like models, but they are men from the community who support

the cause and are willing to brave a party full of women!


father planted on his family’s vineyard

in Alexander Valley. Inky lips and rosy

cheeks!

Jason Hageman Electrical Line Worker

for the City of Healdsburg. Jason is a Pinot

guy and likes Birkenstocks because they

are comfortable. Jason’s friends call him

Galileo.

Tim Hardin President and winemaker at

Stryker Sonoma. Tim loves Sangiovese

and golf.

Sam Lando Owner of Lando Wines. Sam

loves his Pinot and flip-flops; he enjoys

barbecuing with friends whenever he can.

Joe Lickey Owner of Denny’s Electric. For

Joe, a favorite wine is anything that tastes

like vodka! He enjoys refurbishing classic

cars.

Patrick Llerena Volunteers at the

Healdsburg Jazz Festival. Patrick loves his

Grenache, enjoyed with some jazz! He is a

big fan of the Healdsburg Prune Packers

Baseball team.

Greg Marguglio Works at Brandt Insur-

ance. Greg likes Syrah, athletic shoes, and

enjoys playing outdoors.

Scott Monroe Works in the wine industry

and at a local landscaping company. He

and his partner own Lavender Hills Vine-

yards and loves fine food and wine.

Tham Nguyen IT Manager for Sonoma

County. Tham likes Zin from Pezzi King or

a big cab from Alexander Valley and his

favorite shoe is by Robert Wayne. Little

known fact, Tham loves to shop.

Tim Ricard Program Manager, Sonoma

County Economic Development Board. Tim

likes Ridge Vineyards Zin and a classic Vans

skate shoe. He’ll need those skate shoes,

as his wife is pregnant with twin boys.

Dan Stevens Private mortgage broker,

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. His favorite

wines are Pinot Noir or Zin. He loves a

good wedge or sandal.

Marcos Suarez Program Specialist Cali-

fornia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Marcos won Healdsburg’s Dancing With

the Stars contest. He likes Pinot Noir and

Stilettos because he enjoys dancing with

women in high heels.

John Torres Real Estate Broker, Photog-

rapher. John loves Dry Creek Zin and flip-

flops.

Jordan White Electrical Estimator and

Project Manager at Denny’s Electric. Jordan

loves Pinot Noir and his favorite shoe is a

Platform. He says, “I am 6’4”, you do the

math.”


SpecialThanks

There are always people who step up who have no title,

no official assignments, but they’re so essential to your event’s

success. They have a helping heart and open Rolodex.

We want to thank you!

The Kight Family of Quivira Winery

Your generous matching gift in this event challenges each of us to

give more with each raffle ticket, auction bid, and raised paddle.

Thank you for inspiring us to be fun philanthropists!

Old & New Friends

For hosting meetings, finding trees, opening your homes

(and caves), and making a key phone call on our behalf—

thank you, thank you.

Elaine Honig and the Team at Wine Women & Shoes

For all your advice and support.

Dominica Catelli and Worth Our Weight

For this afternoon’s delicious luncheon salad!

Kent Gordon England and Heritage Arts International

For being our tree whisperer.

Alain-Martin Pierret | Ken Simoncini and Deidre Frances

Dawnelise Rosen | Sonja Bugica | Tara Sharp

Dane Jasper | Julia Jackson | Jennifer Roberts

Jamie Katz | Carlisle Degischer | Kim Dow


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