2019 Gala Auction
Take a look at some of the amazing items we are offering for bid during the 42nd Seattle Festival of Trees Gala. Or if you prefer, click below to see the full 2019 Gala Program.
Take a look at some of the amazing items we are offering for bid during the 42nd Seattle Festival of Trees Gala. Or if you prefer, click below to see the full 2019 Gala Program.
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Drawing - $100 Chance
Purchase a Blinking Ring for a chance to win! You could win Seven-Night Luxurious Mexico Beach Resort Getaway – The Grand Mayan. Escape to the wonders of Mexico for two adults and two children (12 and under) at a luxury collection of beachfront resorts to choose from. Located in stunning destinations along the most beautiful beaches in Mexico - Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun-Riviera Maya, Puerto Peñasco or Nuevo Vallarta. 100 chances at only $100 each! Value: $4,550 |
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#1 Martinis for your Table
Bid high for a round of signature Fairmont martinis at your table … and keep the glasses! Served dry, wet or with a twist! Fairmont Olympic Hotel |
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#2 Whistler Weekend for Two
Discover the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure at this unique mountain getaway. Whistler’s landmark ski-in ski-out hotel and BC golf resort, this stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler includes two (2) night accommodations for two in a Fairmont Deluxe Slopeside Room, breakfast for two each day in The Wildflower, dinner for two in the Grill Room ($300), self-parking, taxes and gratuity. Subject to availability. Blackout periods December 15 to January 5 annually, special events/and/or statutory/holiday periods. All blackout periods subject to change. Expires 12/1/2020. Fairmont Chateau Whistler |
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#3 WSU Package for 4
Calling all Cougar fans! This exciting football package kicks off with a pre-game tailgate party followed by a private tour of the behind-the-scenes football operations at Washington State University’s Martin Stadium by XXX. Then, enjoy watching the Cougars play from Club level seats (4) as well as get onto the field with four exclusive sideline passes. Game day doesn’t get any better than this! Includes a football signed by Coach Leach to commemorate this special day! Sequoyah Electric |
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#4 Christmas Ship Cocktail Party for Eight – Sunday December 21, 2019
The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival is a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition since 1949. The Spirit of Seattle, the Official Christmas Ship, is decorated with hundreds of shimmery white lights and sails to different Puget Sound waterfront communities – around 65 in all. Your party of eight will delight in the holiday magic of the parade with a cocktail party at the townhome of guild members Patty and Lonnie Pacelli in Bellevue. Located on Meydenbauer Bay, you will have a heated balcony view overlooking Bellevue Marina to hear the choirs on board the Christmas Ship perform to guests aboard. Experience the Christmas Ships and prepare for the holiday event of the season! Heavy appetizers and special hand-crafted holiday cocktails will be provided for Christmas Date specific Sunday, December 21, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Seth Levin and Cameron Haas, Patty and Lonnie Pacelli |
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#5 Scottsdale Ranch Seven Night Stay
Head for the sun for a week-long stay in a private residence in the Scottsdale Ranch community located in Scottsdale. The resort-like setting is just 30 minutes from the airport. Your stay for up to six people is in a custom decorated rambler with two bedrooms with private bathrooms plus a spacious master suite with jacuzzi and sitting area. The beautiful private landscaped back patio has high-top dining table, cozy fire pit, diving pool and hot tub. Scottsdale is known for its spa resorts and golf courses, including TPC Scottsdale. Farther north, trails wind through McDowell Sonoran Preserve, a desert scape of hills, rock formations and cacti. Nearby is Taliesin West, architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s former home and studio. There is some incredible shopping as well for fashionistas! Mutually agreeable seven-night stay. Not available January 11-20, 2020 or March 22-April 20, 2020. Home has two queen and one king bed. No pets or smoking. Maximum of six people. Cleaning fee included. Expiration Date: 7/30/2020. Darlene Johnson |
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#6 Betz Wine Dinner for Six at John Howie Steak
Don’t miss the opportunity to spend a very special evening with Betz Family Winery managing owners Steve and Bridgit Griessel. They will join you at John Howie Steak in Bellevue for a memorable evening of fine dining and wine at the upscale steakhouse serving premium cuts of beef. Your meal will be paired with the incredible wines from Betz Family Winery, creating wines of individual character with a blend of richness. Gratuity is the responsibility of the winning bidder. Mutually agreeable date. Not valid Friday, Saturdays or holidays. Betz Family Winery John Howie Restaurants |
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#7 DeLille Cellars and Wheelhouse - Wine and Dine at Hollywood
DeLille Cellars and Wheelhouse are partnering at their new home at Hollywood Station (at the old Redhook Brewery site in Woodinville) to give eight guests an exceptional evening of wine and food! Enjoy a tour and private library tasting at DeLille’s new three-story retail tower and winery. From there, guests will move next door to Wheelhouse, a new restaurant from the team behind Teatro ZinZanni, where they will enjoy a four-course dinner with DeLille Cellars wine pairings in their own private room. For eight (8) people, Sunday through Thursday nights, holidays excluded. Must be booked at least 30 days in advance on a mutually agreeable date. DeLille Cellars |
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#8 Pura Vida - Six Day Costa Rica Holiday
Enjoy the beautiful central coast of Costa Rica with a stay at the award-winning Pura Vida Hotel. Just minutes from the small surf village of Jaco, your stay includes 6 days and 6 nights in a private Villa for eight people and a full-service personal concierge to help plan every detail of your trip. Villa features four bedrooms, a private pool and breathtaking views of the jungle, mountain or ocean. Optional activities include tours, nightlife, surfing, fishing and more. Subject to availability. Valid Saturday - Friday stay. Value: $ 12,000 |
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#9 Dinner at the Goodman Warehouse for 10
Festival of Trees 2018 Gala Honorees John and Shawn Goodman will open the Goodman Racing Warehouse for a private viewing of his vintage and classic car collection and a wonderful dinner catered by AQUA by El Gaucho featuring fabulous wines and a martini bar. Mr. Goodman’s car collection includes Ferraris, Corvettes, race cars, street vehicles and even the 1967 Miss Budweiser Hydro plus many others. AQUA by El Gaucho sparkles at the tip of Pier 70 and is known for their exceptional food and personalized service. Mutually agreeable date in 2020. Expires 11/15/2020. Goodman Foundation Value: $ 5,000 |
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#10 2020 Tony Awards with 3-Night Stay in NY and Airfare for 2
One-of-a-kind opportunity to attend the Tony Awards in New York City! Celebrate excellence in theatre with this experience that includes two (2) Upper Mezzanine level tickets to the 2020 Tony Awards Show at Radio City Music Hall, a 3-night stay at a Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, or comparable hotel in New York City, and round-trip airfare for two. Must be age 18 or over to attend the event. Date to be announced. Venue subject to change. 3-night stay, Friday to Monday, in a standard guest room at a Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott or comparable hotel in New York City. Airfare includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to New York, subject to availability. Upgraded seats may be available for an additional fee. Value: $ 6,000 |
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#11 Lady Gala VIP Vegas Weekend
We'll give you a Million Reasons to see Lady Gaga perform her last show of her Vegas Residency. The hottest show on the Vegas strip is coming to an end and this VIP experience lets you party in style. This deluxe package includes two lower orchestra level tickets to Lady Gaga's Enigma concert at the intimate Park Theatre at the Park MGM on May 15th or her Jazz and Piano Concert on May 16th as well as two nights accommodations in a Resort Room at the Bellagio Las Vegas, VIP check-in at the swanky Chairman's Lounge, a $300 Bellagio restaurant gift card, and a $300 Alask Airlines travel voucher. Hotel is based on double occupancy. Valid only for the May 15 or May 16, 2020 Lady Gaga concert. Bellagio gift card is valid at the following resort restaurants: Picasso, Prime Steakhouse, Lago by Julian Serrano, Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge, Spago, Sadelle's, Harvest by Roy by Ellamar, LeCirque, Michael Mina, Jasmine and more. |
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#12 High Flying Airplane Hangar Wine Tasting Party for 20 Couples - Sunday, April 26, 2020
Set your navigation to Everett, Washington and Paine Field for this three-hour party in a corporate hangar, complete with wine and heavy appetizers. Your party will sip current releases of red and white wine while viewing restored vintage airplanes. See an Aviat Husky light aircraft, a 1942 Stearman biplane WWII trainer, 5-year restoration; 1953 de Havilland Beaver, starring in the movie “Six Days and Seven Nights” which underwent a 6-year restoration; and a turbine-powered Grumman Goose - one of only four left flying in the world. The Goose just completed an 8-year restoration. Also on display is a WWII Willys Jeep, a Korean War 1952 Willys Jeep and a 1952 Dodge Power Wagon. • Heavy hors d'oeuvres prepared by Guild member Seth Levin. • Tailwind Cellars wine • Live Music $300 per Couple. Robbi and Doug DeVries. Value: $ 2,000 |
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#13 Seattle Seahawks & Daniel.s Broiler Dinner
Enjoy watching the Seahawks play with two (2) 48-yard line tickets to a 2020 pre-season home game at Century Link Field. Tickets are first row, third level. Includes a $100 gift certificate to Daniel’s Broiler for a pre or post-game meal. Tickets are pre-season only. No substitutions. Daniel’s Broiler certificate valid at any location, excludes gratuity and taxes. Rick & Sydney Neimi Daniel.s Broiler |
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#14 Dinner for Eight at the Museum of Flight
Your party of eight will be treated to an out-of-this-world dinner as you join former NASA Astronaut Nicholas Patrick for a private dinner in the Museum of Flight's Space Gallery. Patrick will lead you through a private tour of the Space Shuttle trainer before you dine on a scrumptious meal prepared by McCormick & Schmick's paired with Tailwind Cellars wine. Get the insight of what it's like to be an astronaut and his flight experience on the 2006 Discovery STS-116 mission. Patrick was the fourth person born in the United Kingdom to go into space. You won't be sipping Tang or eating space ice cream at this dinner! Minimum age 12 years. Mutually agreeable date. Robbi and Doug DeVries Museum of Flight Tailwind Cellars |
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#15 Wine Barrel Tree
This tree is created from wine barrel slats from Peter Sandvig at Woodinville Barrel Works. Decorated with ornaments of bronze and wine, along with bottles of red and white wine. |
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#16 Year of Flowers
One seasonal floral arrangement a month for three months designed by one of these talented designers. City Flowers has won the "Best of Western Washington-King 5TV" and were featured in the promo commercial several times that year. LaVassar’s family-owned business highlights their skilled approach to floristry making them an award-winning Seattle floral institution since 1968. Martha Harris Florist has been serving the Seattle area for over 30 years. Festival of Trees Gala Co-Chair, Seth Levin will offer his creative talents to design an arrangement sure to delight. Valid for floral arrangements ordered and picked up in store. Excludes delivery. Each certificate must be used over three consecutive months. City Flowers LaVassar Flowers Seth Levin Martha Harris Flowers |
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#17 Thornewood Castle Stay for 2
Visit a piece of England without leaving the US with a stay at Thornewood Castle. Located on four acres at American Lake in Lakewood, Washington, the castle was built from pieces of a 400-year old castle in England to recreate an authentoc traditional English Tudor Gothic castle. Your 2-night stay for 2 includes two tickets to visit LeMay-America's Car Museum. Whether you're a collector, an automotive enthusiast or just a fan of cars, the museum will captivate your imagination. Many of the cars are from Harold LeMay's collection, who was the owner of one of largest private automobile collections in the world. Thornewood Castle America's Car Museum |
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#18 "Hawk" the Victorian Rocking Horse
A beautiful hand carved large Victorian Rocking Horse for children from 3 up and to 140 lbs. "Hawk" is carved from Eastern maple and hand finished with a durable stain. Features a high quality hand made Jasper saddle on a sheepskin saddle cloth, top grade leather bridle and tach work, real horse hair mane and tail, brass and silver buckles, brackets and stiffups with hand blown glass eyes. 60" long x 49" high and 20" wide. Also included is a hand made saddle designed from one of Alaska Airlines leather seats and autographed by Russell Wilson. Alaska Airlines |
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