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Auction Item One
Exclusive Private Dinner for 8 with Chef Kyle Kuklewski & Auteur Wines
Enjoy a memorable dining experience in the comfort of your own home with local Sonoma chef Kyle Kuklewski, who brings over a decade of culinary expertise from fine dining establishments and luxury hotels. Having trained under Michelin-starred chefs, Chef Kyle has cultivated a keen attention to detail and a passion for sourcing the highest-quality ingredients.

This exclusive dinner includes a customized menu tailored to your group, featuring two delicious canapés and four thoughtfully crafted courses. Chef Kyle is happy to accommodate any dietary needs and preferences, ensuring a delightful experience for all guests.

Wine pairings from Auteur Wines included. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Expiration date of November 8, 2027.

Thank you Kyle Kuklewski & Auteur Wines

Auction Item Two
Parisian Pied-à-Terre with Eiffel Tower Views

Enjoy an unforgettable stay in this beautifully appointed 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath apartment in the heart of Paris’s 7th arrondissement. Located on the 5th floor of a classic Haussmann building with elevator access, the apartment features original hardwood floors, a marble fireplace, and three sets of French doors that open onto a full-length balcony with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

Ideally situated on quiet Rue de Verneuil—just behind the Musée d’Orsay and steps from the Seine—you’re a short walk to Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots, and the boutiques and cafés of Rue du Bac. A true gem in one of Paris’s most iconic neighborhoods.

Lot includes: 1 week accommodation. 1 bed, sleeps 2.

Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Expiration date of November 8, 2027.

Thank you Daniel Casabonne

Auction Item Three
An Dinner for 10 at Two Creeks Farm with San Francisco Giants Legend Rich Aurilia

Dinner for 10 people with San Francisco Giants legend Rich Aurilia. Step up to the plate for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and talking baseball as San Francisco Giants legend Rich Aurilia trades his glove in for an apron and cooks a private dinner for 10 guests in the Chapel at Two Creeks Farm in Kenwood.
The evening will feature the award-winning wines from Red Stitch, the boutique wine label he co-founded in 2007, with Erich Bradley as the winemaker.

Set in a historic Chapel originally built in 1890, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with a Giants legend over outstanding food and wine in a relaxed, intimate setting.

Lot includes: Dinner and Red Stitch wine pairings for 10 people in the Chapel at Two Creeks Farm.

Date to be mutually agreed upon by Rich Aurilia, Two Creeks Farm, and winning bidder. Expiration date of November 8, 2027.

Thank you Marie & Erich Bradley and Rich Aurilia

Auction Item Four
One week stay on the romantic Lake Como’s Gold Coast for 8
A 18th century lakefront villa completely renovated in 2024, located in the center of Colonno, a romantic old town on Lake Como. Enjoy unencumbered lake views from this +/- 3800 sq ft, 4 bedroom en suites plus 2 half baths plus loft and large balcony overlooking the lake. A ferry stop in front of the house takes guests around the lake. Enjoy great restaurants, a short 5 minute car ride to the next town of Sala Comacina.

Lot includes: 1 week accommodations at private home on Lake Como, 4 bedrooms en suites all with lake views- can accommodate up to 8 people.

Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Expiration date of November 8, 2027.

Thank you Daniel Casabonne

Auction Item Five
A Mountaintop Escape for 8 at Ojai Mountain Estate

Escape to one of Southern California’s most spectacular private retreats with a three-night stay at Ojai Mountain Ridge. Perched nearly 3,000 feet above the valley on a secluded 40-acre ridge, this extraordinary villa offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding mountains.

The beautifully appointed four-bedroom villa accommodates 8 guests. Spend your days hiking the private trail, relaxing in the hot tub, exploring nearby Ojai, or simply unwinding on one of five patios while taking in the breathtaking views.

Ojai Mountain Ridge sits alongside Ojai Mountain Estate, one of California’s highest coastal vineyards. Farmed organically and regeneratively, the estate produces limited-production, Rhône-inspired wines under the direction of acclaimed Sonoma winemaker Erich Bradley.

Lot includes: Luxury accommodations for 8 guests – 4 bedrooms. Wine tasting at Ojai Mountain Estate for 8 guests. One dinner at the villa prepared by Private Chef Robin – privatechefrobin.com. Transportation to and from dinner in Ojai on a second evening. Two boxes of Ojai Mountain’s famous farm-fresh rainbow eggs.

Available on mutually agreeable dates, subject to availability. Holidays excluded.

Thank you Ojai Mountain Estate

Auction Item Six
Three-Night Stay at Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico & Dinner for 2 at SkyFire Restaurant

Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection, is a historic 317-acre luxury retreat nestled in the foothills of Santa Fe’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, offering elegant adobe-style suites and casitas with private terraces and Kiva fireplaces just minutes from the city’s iconic Plaza. Dating back to the 1860s and reimagined after a $75 million restoration, the resort blends Southwestern heritage with modern indulgence through a full-service spa and immersive outdoor adventures such as mountain biking, fly fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.

Savor artful Southwestern cuisine for 2 people at the resort’s signature restaurant, SkyFire, where culturally infused flavors celebrate local ingredients and the changing seasons.

Lot includes: Three-Night Stay at Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe. Dinner for 2 at SkyFire Restaurant at Bishop’s Lodge.

Expires December 1, 2027. Resort fee waived. Blackout dates include Thanksgiving Weekend, December 18–January 2, Fourth of July, Indian Market Weekend (Thursday–Monday), and Wine & Chile Fiesta. Subject to availability.

Thank you Bishop’s Lodge

Auction Item Seven
NASCAR VIP Race Day + Hot Laps for Four at Sonoma Raceway

Experience NASCAR up close during its annual visit to Northern California! This exclusive package for four puts you closer to the action at Sonoma Raceway with premium race-day access, pre-race track passes and an unforgettable high-speed ride around the road course.

Start your engines! This is the ultimate NASCAR experience for four lucky fans! Join the roar of the crowd at Sonoma Raceway’s 2027 NASCAR Cup Series race weekend with a package that goes far beyond the grandstands.

You and three guests will enjoy reserved Main Grandstand seats, reserved parking and pre-race track passes that bring you onto the track before the green flag. Take in the energy of pre-race ceremonies, get an up-close look at the cars and teams as they prepare on pit-lane and experience a NASCAR race day from a whole new perspective.

Then, hold on for the highlight of the package, Hot Laps at Sonoma Raceway! This exclusive experience, not available for public purchase, puts you inside the car for a high-speed ride around Sonoma’s iconic road course with a professional driver. Feel the elevation changes, challenging turns and speed of the track from a perspective few fans ever get to experience.

Lot includes: 4 Reserved Main Grandstand Seats. Reserved Parking Pass. 4 Sunday Pre-Race Track Passes – Get on the track before the race to experience pre-race festivities and see the cars, teams and drivers up close.
Hot Laps Experience for 4.

Race Date: July 10 – 11, 2027 Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series Race weekend
Restrictions: Subject to NASCAR/Sonoma Raceway scheduling, hot laps availability/waiver requirements, blackout dates if any. Hot Laps Age Requirement: Participants must be 18 years of age or older and will be required to sign a waiver prior to participation.
Package is non-transferable to cash value. Race date, hot laps and experience timing are subject to Sonoma Raceway and NASCAR schedules. Winning bidder will be contacted directly to coordinate logistics. Some experiences may require a signed waiver.

Thank you Sonoma Raceway