Choose Your Own Pearl
Adventure “Romantic Staycation” or a “Girls Weekend?” You
decide!
You and a guest will spend 3 days/2 nights in the heart of Portland's
hip and bustling Pearl District, home to designer shopping,
world-class art galleries, fine dining, and striking urban parks.
You’ll find home away from home in a beautifully decorated
1-bedroom/1.5-bath corner condo in The Henry building—with room to
accommodate two more guests on a comfortable hideaway couch if you
want to invite more friends along! You’ll be provided with secure
parking in the building, but there is no need to drive once you
arrive with the Portland Streetcar just steps from your front
door.
Kick off the getaway with the bottle of wine waiting for you,
then indulge in a culinary adventure around the neighborhood,
including cocktails at Olive & Twist, a gourmet dinner at
MetroVino, fresh breakfast at Isabel’s, and incredible sweet
treats from Cupcake Jones. Now you just have to decide who to
share it with!
Donated
by: Friends of Oregon Agriculture , Olive & Twist, MetroVino,
Isabel's & Cupcake Jones
Taste of Denim &
Diamonds Past Last year’s Guest Chef Lisa
Schroeder of Mother’s Bistro & Bar invites you to a tasty family
dinner at her signature downtown Portland restaurant, where her
gourmet dishes are always prepared from the heart.
You and three guests will enjoy signature homecooked classics
like Chicken & Dumplings, Mom’s Meatloaf & Gravy, and Cascade
Natural Beef Pot Roast that, as Mom would say, will “put some meat
on your bones!” Includes alcohol, beer and wine by the glass, as
well as two of her Mother’s Best cookbooks so each couple can
recreate the perfect comfort food at home.
Dinner excludes
gratuity. Donated by: Chef Lisa Schroeder, Mother's Bistro &
Bar
Up Up and Away Get swept away high in the sky
over the breathtaking Silverton Hills during this hot air balloon
ride for two. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience to feel the
lightness of flight and see Oregon from a whole new perspective!
You and your guest will meet the pilot and ground crew at
Doerfler Farms’ hot air balloon rally in September 2012. After
participating in the inflation process, you’ll take off for an
hour ride covering 5-10 miles—wherever the wind takes you! Once
you’ve come back down to Earth, you’ll be able to let loose with a
tailgate party complete with delicious food and a champagne toast.
What a day to live large and reconnect with the simple joys of
all-American fun!
If the event is cancelled due to weather
or the date does not work with the winning bidder’s schedule, an
alternative event date will be scheduled. Donated by:
Doerfler Farms
Feast Your Eyes
Bring home your own masterpiece from “The Painter of Chefs,”
Christopher M.!
Known for capturing the personalities of famous foodies and
winemakers and the passion behind food with his vibrant colors and
richly contrasting brushstrokes, you may also know his work as the
poster artist for the Oregon Food and Wine Festival. “Day’s End”
is a limited edition giclee on canvas in a 16” x 19” frame, the
perfect ingredient to add a little spice to your kitchen or dining
room walls! Donated by: Shaffer Fine Art Gallery
Safety First Arm yourself
with the ideal home for your guns: the Liberty Centurion 30-DLX
Gun Safe is expansive and sturdy, standing over 60.5 inches tall
and able to hold up to 30 firearms. Fully upholstered inside and
finished with chrome hardware on the outside, this safe can not
only withstand a 1,200-degree fire, but is secure with it’s
12-gauge steel body and eight bolt lock.
Winner must call
ahead to pick up the safe at a Wilco Farm Store location.
Donated by: Wilco
Flowers for and More for Mom Spend Mother’s Day surrounded by
over 750,000 square feet of gorgeous flowers and plants at
Oregon’s largest bedding plant nursery. You and your guest (ahem,
Mom) will enjoy a personal tour and lunch at Hart’s Nursery before
picking out 20 hanging baskets or planters (or combo of both) to
brighten your own yards—and with more than 30,000 to choose from,
you’ll have quite a fun challenge ahead of you!
Hart’s
Nursery recommended you visit between April 20 and May 1 for the
best viewing and selection.
Donated by: Hart's Nursery
Wine Country Luxury
Head out into the lap of luxury—the rolling vineyards of the
Willamette Valley—for a posh weekend at The Allison Inn & Spa in
Newberg!
You and yours will revel in two nights in a deluxe room at this
modern lodge, styled to reflect its natural surroundings and with
every amenity you could desire. You’ll be pampered with two
one-hour spa treatments (massage or facial), many of which utilize
the restorative benefits of grapes and wine, and enjoy more of
gifts from the land at a farm-to-table dinner at JORY, the
Allison’s signature restaurant.
Can’t get enough of tonight’s dinner? Our Guest Chef Sunny Jin
has created a global-inspired menu from local flavors as Executive
Chef at JORY. You’re in for a gourmet treat when you dine on his
own turf!
Donated by: The Allison Inn & Spa
The Buck Stops Here
Show everyone else on the highway who’s boss with a custom
Buckstop bumper for your truck’s grill!
Made of hardcore, powder-coated rust-preventing steel or
corrosion resistant, lightweight aluminum, these bad boys will
toughen up your four-wheeled ride and of course offer plenty of
utility: tow hooks, winch mount, trailer receiver, light mounts
and removeable grill guard.
Each piece is custom-contoured to your truck and is available
in a variety of colors and finishes to get just the right look to
rule the road. Donated by:Buckstop Truckware
Gallop for the Finish Line
Pack your most fashionable hat and start tipping back mint
juleps, because you and a guest will be right in the thick of
thoroughbred racing at Churchhill Downs with this dream package!
Although it’s not the famed Kentucky Derby, you and a guest
will be able to explore the most hallowed grounds of horseracing
during this VIP experience—complete with a race named in your
honor!
In addition to roundtrip airfare to Louisville and three nights
at the luxurious Hyatt Regency in the heart of downtown, you’ll
watch all the action on the track from a private Jockey Club
Suite, with private balcony, panoramic views, a self-service
wagering machine to get in on the fun, and first class service
(parking included). Best of all, you’ll be on the ground for your
personalized race from start to finish—watch the jockeys saddle up
in the paddock, view the race trackside, then step into the
Trackside Winner’s Circle to present a trophy engraved with your
name to the winner.
An unforgettable experience, especially with the duplicate
trophy and 8”x10” Winner’s Circle photo you’ll bring home!
Churchill Downs visit expires one year from purchase, dates
subject to availability. Not valid during Breeder’s Cup, Derby
Week, or other premium dates. Coach airfare certificates expire
one year from date of purchase and must be booked a minimum of 60
days in advance. Does not include additional taxes, fees and
surcharges. Some restrictions and blackout dates apply.
Donated by: Friends of Oregon Agriculture
Homegrown Holiday Feast
Impress your guests with the flavors of Oregon this holiday
season! This package comes with everything you need to prepare a
delicious Thanksgiving or Christmas feast with a bounty of local
ingredients. Includes: Painted Hills Natural Beef Brisket,
Oregon-grown potatoes, soup mix from Made in Oregon, vegetables
from NORPAC, dinner rolls, jam, Willamette Valley Vineyards wine,
and pie from Willamette Valley Fruit Company.
Vroom Vroom!
Feeling the need for speed? Then raise your paddle high for
this incredible NASCAR package that will have you and a guest
jetting off to your choice of a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on
one of 22 different tracks around the country!
There’s nothing like experiencing the thrill of the race in
person, with bright colors flying by, revving engines rumbling
your seats, screaming fans all around you, and the smells of
burning rubber on the track. Enjoy round-trip airfare to your
destination of choice, two nights accomodations, and full
breakfasts each day to complete this exciting getaway.
Two premium race tickets (above row 25) are subject to
availabilty. While every effort will be made to accommodate the
winner’s first choice of race, confirmation is based on both event
ticket and hotel availability. Hotel will be a Hyatt, Marrott,
Sheraton, Wyndham or comparable property. Coach airfare
certificates expire one year from date of purchase and must be
booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Does not include
additional taxes, fees and surcharges. Some restrictions and
blackout dates apply.
Donated by: Friends of Oregon Agriculture
Fantasy Island
Say aloha to true romance during your four night stay at the
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on the island of Maui.
One of the more lush and tranquil of the Hawaiian Islands, Maui
has been named “Best Island” 14 years in a row, and you and a
guest will soon find out why!
Roundtrip airfare to Maui will deliver you into bamboo forests,
stunning dormant volcanoes, rushing waterfalls and pristine
beaches, and then return home to your deluxe terrace view room at
the oceanfront Marriott Resort on the sunny southern shore of
Wailea Beach. Lounge in the sand, walk to the nearby designer
Shops at Wailea, and soak in the new infinity-edged “Serenity”
pool—which is also the setting for your Floating Cabana
Candlelight Dinner for two, featuring a gourmet five-course meal
and personal attendant to take care of all your needs as the sun
sets over paradise. Talk about a dream come true!
Coach airfare certificates expire one year from date of
purchase and must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Does
not include additional taxes, fees and surcharges. Some
restrictions and blackout dates apply.
Donated by: Friends of Oregon Agriculture
Secret Garden
Tuck yourself away in a lush wonderland of your own making;
your flowers, plants, herbs, and vegetables will flourish in this
greenhouse that’s ready to easily set up on your property.
The spacious 12’x12’ structure—made of high quality galvanized
steel framing with two vinyl and glass doors, screens, two
overhead purlins to hang your baskets, and a potting bench—will
allow you to cultivate, propogate and proliferate to your hearts
content!
This package also includes a starter supply of pots, baskets,
potting soil and fertilizer to put your green thumb to use right
away. Plus, Hart’s Nursery will assist in setting up your new
greenhouse on your site.
Donated by: Hart's Nursery
Let ‘Em Fly
There’s no need to spare the rod to spoil
yourself! If you’re happiest where a river runs through it, don’t
miss this chance to own your own custom bamboo fly fishing rod
hand-crafted by Oregonian Howard A. Schelske. Your Standard Rod
will be made to your desired length, flame tempered, and
hand-planed to your choice of tapers. Comes with engraved butt
cap, nickel silver reel seat, silk wraps, exotic hardwood insert,
two tips, ferrule plus, cloth bag and brass-capped aluminum rod
tube, plus a lifetime warranty. The catches are up to you.
Donated by: Doug Hart, President ~ Agri-Business Council of Oregon
Pacific Northwest Wine Cellar Take advantage of our
amazing terroir with this collection of signature red wines put
together just for you by the ABC Board of Directors. You’ll take
home a selection of bottles from some of the area’s most iconic
vineyards—Tyrus Evan, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Adelsheim and
St. Josef’s Winery, to name just a few—and you’ll never worry
about pouring a bad glass again. Salud!
BBQ Bonanza
Break out the bibs and wet naps for this
finger-lickin’ good time! Gather 24 friends for a good ole BBQ
party—with all of the flavor and none of the work. Pig Out BBQ
Catering will whip up two perfectly barbecued meats, three tasty
sides, one bread, and one dessert fresh at the site of your feast.
Just order up some sunshine and you’ve got all the fixins for pure
summertime fun!
Event date to be mutually agreed upon with
caterer. Additional guests may be added at the regular rate.
Beverages not included. Additional charge for locations beyond a
50-mile radius from Albany.
Donated by: Pig Out BBQ
Catering
Brew It Up in the Pearl
Take your love of beer
to new heights with 3 days/2 nights in Portland’s Pearl
District, home to some of the city’s first signature breweries. You’ll have a home base in a luxurious 1-bedroom/1.5 bath condo in
The Henry—which overlooks the historic Blitz-Weinhard
Brewery—complete with a fridge stocked with local micro brews. But
there’s no need to stay in when you can zip around the
neighborhood on the nearby Portland Streetcar and you’re carrying
gift certificates food & pints at Blitz, Henry’s Tavern, and
Deschutes Brewery and for breakfast at McMenamin’s Zeus Café at
their new Crystal Hotel. After all, it’s never too early for a
Rubinator!
Dates to be mutually agreed upon with the
condo’s owner.
Donated by: Friends of Oregon Agriculture,
Columbia River Seed, Blitz, and McMenamin’s
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