Here’s a sneak peek at our live auction items for our Winemaker Dinner on Saturday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. If you don’t have your spot yet, contact Rebecca Kuga via e-mail or at 415-485-3025.

From fabulous Destination Vacations (Palm Springs, Lake Tahoe, Mendocino, New York State, Chicago!), a Dinner for Six in the Schug Wine Caves, to the Hamel Winery Estate Experience — we’ve got some great auction items — all benefiting Camp Chance! And a delicious dinner menu paired with several excellent wines from Schug Carneros Estate Winery.

Tahoe Paradise Cabin Hideway
This fully remodeled chalet sits in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by national forest land just outside beautiful South Lake Tahoe. With three bedrooms and two baths, it sleeps six, but can accommodate up to 8 people. Outdoor adventure abounds: bring your skis, hiking boots, beach towels, bikes, and golf clubs. Under ten minutes from Heavenly Ski Resort! Fully equipped kitchen, living area with 43’ flat screen cable TV, stereo, DVD player, and high-speed Wi-Fi. During your three-night stay, relax by the fire with hot cocoa or enjoy a glass of wine on the wrap around deck under the trees.

Subject to mutually agreeable dates and requires advance notice to schedule. Certain winter and spring blackout dates apply.

—Donated by Andy and Susan Petersen

Paella Party for Eight
Enjoy an authentic seafood and/or 3-meat paella dinner prepared by Chef Graham. A wine pairing is included — three bottles each of a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay will be offered with your meal. This fabulous venue is a short drive from historic Sonoma Plaza, and will be set up for alfresco dining on the lovely patio of Castello di GoLightly with sweeping views of the Sonoma Valley. Treat yourself, your friends and family to a memorable evening in Wine Country.

Subject to mutually agreeable dates and requires advance notice to schedule.

—Donated by Graham Edwards and Sarah GoLightly

Windy City Getaway
With views of downtown and Lake Michigan, this beautiful contemporary two-bedroom, two-bath condo is the perfect location to enjoy several days in Chicago (five nights). Located directly across from Lincoln Park, the 11th floor condo is also close to Wrigley Field, Old Town neighborhood, and the beach. Whether you come for the food, museums, music, theatre, or its fabulous architecture and parks, the Second City offers a myriad of entertainment options. Named “Restaurant City of the Year” in 2017 by Bon Appétit magazine.

Subject to mutually agreeable dates and requires advance notice to schedule. Airfare not included.

—Donated by Monica Dashwood

Luxury Palm Springs Escape

Bask in the lap of luxury for a 4-night stay at Casa Azul — a stunning luxury home located in the historic Tennis Club neighborhood of Palm Springs. Three of the well-appointed, en-suite bedrooms have direct access to the backyard oasis with an oversized saltwater pool, breathtaking mountain views, outdoor dining, and relaxing lounge chairs — adding to the secluded 5-star resort feeling. Expansive indoor living starts with the large chef’s kitchen and spacious dining room, then continues to through the light-filled living/entertaining room with a gas fireplace, wet bar, and 60” flat screen TV complete with Bose sound system and Blue-ray player. Casa Azul is only 1 1/2 blocks to Palm Canyon Drive and is in the heart of the shopping, dining, and late night entertainment zone. Limited to 6 guests.

Subject to mutually agreeable dates and requires advance notice to schedule. Airfare not included.

—Donated by Rebecca L. Kuga and Irene D. Gilbert

Schug Carneros Estate Winery Cave Dinner for Six
Founded in 1980, Schug Carneros Estate Winery was the showcase and lifelong dream of one of California’s premier winemakers, Walter Schug. Now, his family and staff carry on the tradition. Host your own party for six in the underground barrel cave where you will enjoy a delicious multi-course meal created by Chef Kristine Schug and paired with award-winning Schug wines.

—Donated by Schug Carneros Estate Winery

Historic Beach House Escape on Lake Erie, New York State

Boasting 250 feet of beach frontage on the shores of Lake Erie, this charming 1890’s house (addition in 1960) is the setting for a lovely rural western New York state vacation. Your family and friends will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this historical property, built on land once owned by William Seward, Abraham Lincoln’s Secretary of State who wrote the treaty for the purchase of Alaska (better known as Seward’s Folly).

The house has 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and sleeps 8 (can accommodate up to 10). Amenities include wireless Internet, cable TV, remodeled kitchen, wet bar, washer/dryer and a ping-pong table.

Located adjacent to Lake Erie State Park, there’s plenty to do at the lake and nearby — water activities, biking, art galleries, antiquing, Amish communities, festivals, and farmers markets. Enjoy day trips to Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Toronto, Canada.

This 6-night, 7-day stay is subject to mutually agreeable dates and requires advance notice to schedule. Airfare not included.

—Donated by James and Diane Dillon

Estate Experience for Four at Hamel Family Wines
Perched on a hillside terrace with vineyards, 100-year-old olive trees, and towering Sonoma Mountain before you, this elegant modern winery is one of the most recent to grace Sonoma Valley. Hamel Family vineyards are farmed sustainably with organic and biodynamic practices, producing limited quantity Bordeaux-style varietal wines. Your comprehensive Estate Experience includes a tour of the estate house, winery, caves, and vineyards, followed by a private tasting of four Estate Series wines curated by a Hamel Family Wines Wine Ambassador.

—Donated by Hamel Family Wines

Romance on the North Coast: Brewery Gulch Inn, Mendocino

On a bluff overlooking the rugged Mendocino coast sits a remarkable cathedral of eco-salvaged redwood that is Brewery Gulch Inn. Spectacular windows frame postcard views of the pines and the surf beyond, and inside, you’re greeted by a clean and contemporary Arts and Crafts style. Relax completely in your cocoon of luxurious comfort, or venture forth for wine tasting, ocean excursions, golfing, horseback riding, hiking, or bird watching.

All accommodations offer gas fireplaces, flat panel televisions with DVD players, Wi-Fi, Sferra linens, Abyss towels, plush robes, and Asprey and Molton Brown bath products. Individual rooms face the ocean, and many have small decks or balconies. Also included during your stay: gourmet cooked-to-order breakfasts with table service and an evening dinner buffet.

Voted #1 Hotel Northern California — Condé Nast Traveler 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards

$800 credit towards 2-nights accomodation at the Inn, double occupancy. Requires advance notice to schedule.

Donated by Brewery Gulch Inn