Live Item Descriptions:
1. Olympic National Park Road Trip Excursion (Value: $1,970)
Situated in Seattle’s backyard, the Olympic National Park is home to 922,651 acres of preserved
wilderness and a breathtaking backdrop for outdoor adventure. Blissfully disconnect from the
modern world with a two night stay in a Lakeview Room at the grand and rustic Lake Quinault
Lodge (sleeps two adults and two children) in addition to a two night stay at the Log Cabin
Resort in an A-frame chalet (sleeps two adults and two children). Wake up with Starbucks coffee
and Top Pot Doughnuts before exploring the expansive national park with your trusty Olympic
Peninsula Day Hiking book as well as Columbia jackets for the whole family; or take advantage
of a bicycle tune up at Gregg’s Cycle and take your bikes out on the trails!
Donated by: Aramark Parks & Destinations, Gregg’s Cycle, Lori Makar, Top Pot Doughnuts,
Emily Phillips, Columbia Sportswear
2. Tastiest Catch: Crabbing Excursion with Master Crabber (Value: $1,100)
Relish in one of the Puget Sound’s most popular pastimes by embarking on a day-long crabbing
excursion with master crabber, Neal Booth. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or navigating
uncharted territory, Booth will ensure you and three friends have everything you need for a
memorable day on the water. After a full day catching crab, enjoy refreshing beverages from Sun
Liquor, a basket of kitchen accessories from Chef’n perfect for preparing the day’s catch, as well
as to-go mugs and premium coffee from Starbucks.
Must be booked at a mutually agreeable time Monday through Friday. Approximate time 10am to 2-3pm.
Donated by: Neal Booth, Lori Makar
3. Wine Tasting Experience at Cave B (Value: $1,050)
Offering breathtaking views of vineyards, the Columbia River’s most dramatic gorge location,
Cave B Estate Winery & Resort, is the perfect romantic weekend getaway. You’ll be greeted with
a bottle of Caveman Red wine as you check in to enjoy a two night stay in a Cavern room,
complete with spectacular western sunset views over the Columbia River, floor to ceiling
windows with a personal terrace or balcony, private bathroom with a shower and soaking tub
with a view and a luxurious king-size bed. Fill your weekend with breakfast, wine tasting at Cave
B Estate Winery and a five course wine paired dinner at Tendrils for two.
Donated by: Sara Venn & Dustin Ruh
4. Escape to Suncadia (Value: $4,370)
Boasting more than 6,000 acres of forested mountain landscape, sun-dappled meadows, rushing
rivers, miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as thirty-six holes of mountain golf, Suncadia is
the perfect place to escape for a weekend of Pacific Northwest fun. Gather your friends and
enjoy a two night stay at a beautiful five bedroom vacation home in the heart of Suncadia that
sleeps up to 16 adults and kids. With a $1,000 gift certificate to purchase new bikes or gear at
Woodinville Bicycle, you’ll be able to take advantage of the expansive network of biking trails
that surround Suncadia. And, after working up an appetite, enjoy a $50 gift card to the world
famous Brick Saloon in nearby Roslyn as well as mouth-watering pre-made meals homemade by
Lori Makar, a stash of premium coffee from Starbucks and a basket of adult beverages from Sun
Liquor.
The perfect outdoor adventure in the great Northwest!
Must be booked at a mutually agreeable time. Holiday and holiday weekends, Dec 13 - Jan 4th excluded.
Donated by: Matt & Astrid Staneff, Woodinville Bicycle, Brick Saloon, Lori Makar
5. Become a Curling Master (Value: $800)
How would you like to learn to play the ‘coolest’ team sport of the 2014 Winter Olympics:
curling?! Doug Jackson, your Granite Curling Club host and a member of the GOTRPS Board
of Directors, will spend two hours teaching you and seven of your friends everything you’ll need
to know about curling, including the ever-important task of sweeping. Once the group has
mastered the art of curling, you’ll get to play a short game to get your competitive juices going.
After working up an appetite on the curling sheet, enjoy drinks and ‘after curling’ fare provided
for your group.
A mutually convenient date and time during the upcoming Spring 2015 or Fall 2015 curling seasons will be
determined by the winning bidder and Doug Jackson.
Donated by: Douglass Jackson & Granite Curling Club of Seattle
6. Private Dinner at Canlis (Value: $1,200)
Hailed by the New York Times as “Seattle’s fanciest, finest restaurant for over 60 years”, Canlis
has been serving up award-winning cuisine in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood since 1950.
Now you will be able to enjoy a one-of-a-kind private dining experience for four at the most
exclusive table in Seattle, with spectacular views of Lake Union and the Cascade Mountains.
Originally built as the owner’s office, the Cache is an entirely private, intimate room with
amenities including a telescope and sound system. Your evening includes $650 Canlis food and
beverage dining credit, and a bottle of Gloria Ferrer bubbly to toast the evening. After you finish
dinner, an overnight stay for four (two deluxe rooms) awaits you in the heart of Seattle at the
Courtyard Pioneer Square, complete with breakfast the next morning.
Donated by: Bob & Malinda Harris, Courtyard Pioneer Square
7. VIP Seattle Mariners Experience (Value: $2,900)
What better way to take in the Mariners than from the comfort of your private suite? Invite 19
of your friends to a viewing party in an exclusive suite at Safeco Field for a Seattle Mariners
baseball game. The suite experience is a home run for birthdays, anniversaries, retirement,
graduation, company events and bachelor/bachelorette parties. Take your group out to the ol’
ballgame in an incredibly fun and memorable way! To top off the VIP experience, enjoy $300
worth of in-suite catering and a $100 gift card to Seattle’s Brooks Running Company to
purchase a pair of their brand new Maritime Chariots.
Suite to be used prior to May 31, 2015 (excluding the following: Opening Night, interleague play, Yankees, &
Red Sox)
Please contact Girls on the Run to arrange catering. Includes four (4) parking passes in the parking structure on
Edgar Martinez Way.
Donated by: ROOT Sports, Girls on the Run, Brooks Running Company
8. American Girl Deluxe Overnight Package (Value: $400)
Plan the perfect birthday party for a girl who loves American Girl dolls! Enjoy a night's stay at
the Lynnwood, WA Hilton Homewood Suites with the American Girl package. Included in this
night's stay is Grace, the 2015 American Girl of the Year doll, and Grace's welcome gifts,
including beret, faux macarons, and other gifts she receives from her family in France! All items
will be waiting in your hotel room, ready for an evening of American Girl fun!
Donated by: American Girl & Lynnwood Hilton Homewood Suites
9. Ultimate Home Improvement (Value: $1,600)
The flowers are blooming and the days are getting longer, meaning it’s officially time to kick-off
spring. What better way to ring in the warmer temperatures than a makeover for your home and
backyard? With a one-on-one home décor consultation from Manderley Design, you’ll have an
expert eye to guide you in taking a room in your home from drab to fab. Then, refresh your
backyard with a Romanstack Fire Pit Kit and 300 spring bulbs perfectly planted for you. After
all of the work has been completed, kick back and enjoy a gourmet weenie roast for 8, a basket
of s’more fixings and a bottle of premium vodka.
Donated by: Manderley Design Company, Mutual Materials, Kim Eiring, Pam Olsen
10. Sleepless in Seattle: A Year of Dates for the Active Couple (Value: $1,950)
Enjoy a year of fun dates out in Seattle! Take in the arts with two tickets to the Pacific
Northwest Ballet’s Carmina Burana (performing on May 29th at 7:00 pm) and two tickets to the
Seattle Symphony where you’ll enjoy beautiful music and $100 for dinner at Benaroya Hall’s
Muse restaurant. Hone your bowling or billiards game and enjoy dinner for two at The Garage,
located in Seattle’s vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood. Get out on the water and enjoy a paddle
board camp for up to four people on Alki, or head out for two hours of kayaking on Lake
Union for two people. Then, indulge in some R&R with two guest passes to Banya 5 Spa and a
bottle of Gloria Ferrer bubbly before enjoying a one night stay at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel
with deluxe accommodations. With 24 hours (6 4-hour blocks) of babysitting, you’ll be able to
rest easy and relish in all that Seattle has to offer. And, because date night should never be
limited to just one evening, you’ll also receive a year of custom floral arrangements from QFC.
Donated by: Sheraton Seattle, ENCORE Arts Programs, Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes Catering,
Seattle Symphony, The Garage, Alki Adventure Camp, NW Outdoor Center, Banya 5, Rebecca
Walliman, Erin Baumler, Danielle Hopcus, QFC
Raffle Item Descriptions:
VIP Raffle: Verismo Coffee Machine and Accessories
This single-cup brewing system lets you make coffee, espresso, lattes, steamed milk and more
with the touch of your finger and in the comfort of your home. In addition to the machine,
you’ll get all of the accessories and a sampling of Verisimo Pods to get you started. Drink up!
Value: $200
Raffle #1: Capturing Family Fun
Have you been thinking about capturing the perfect family photo? If so, you’re in luck. With this
package, you’ll receive a dream photo shoot from Sevlynn Photography, ideal for families. Stock
up on new outfits for the photo session or treat yourself afterwards with a $100 University
Village Gift Card. Adding to the family excitement, this package also includes a Woodland Park
Zoo Family Fun Pack for four and one family membership to the Seattle Art Museum which
includes unlimited free admission for two and adults and all children eighteen and under. Enjoy
a full weekend of family entertainment!
Value: $565
Donated by: Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Art Museum, University Village, Sevlynn Photography
Raffle #2: A Weekend in the City by the Bay
Get out of town and spend a weekend in the City by the Bay! Enjoy a two-night stay in a King
Deluxe Room at the Hotel Palomar, a Kimpton Hotel located in the heart of downtown San
Francisco. Just steps away from Mascone Center, SFMOMA, Yerba Buena Gardens and the best
shopping in the city, you’re sure to have a fun-filled weekend of exciting adventures!
Value: $700
Donated by: Hotel Palomar San Francisco- a Kimpton Hotel
Raffle #3: Semiahoo Resort Getaway
Take in the sights and sounds of the beautiful Semiahoo Resort with a two night stay in a deluxe
guestroom. Located on the Semiahmoo Spit, the 212-room Semiahmoo Resort features a pool,
full-service spa, fitness center, a variety of delicious restaurants and two well-renowned golf
courses. In addition to the multitude of activities, you’ll also have the chance to view the areas
natural wildlife including the regions tide pools, estuaries and waterways which attract thousands
of geese, ducks, gulls, loons, and shorebirds.
Value: $400
Donated by: Semiahmoo Resort
Raffle #4: A Fitness Lover’s Dream
This package is perfect for the fitness newbie or expert. Whether you’re looking to try
something new or brush up on your go-to fitness routine, enjoy a one month unlimited package
to Sol Yoga, an introductory package to Vitality Pilates, as well as an Athleta Yoga Kit and $25
gift certificate to stock up on new gear to get you moving. Keep track of all your fitness progress
with a Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS watch courtesy of Girls on the Run.
Value: $650
Donated by: Sol Yoga, Vitality Pilates, Athleta, Girls on the Run of Puget Sound
Raffle #5: Fully Stocked Wine Fridge
Whether you’re buying wine to drink tomorrow or next year, a refrigerated wine cooler is a great
way to preserve your bottles. Enjoy this state-of-the art refrigerated wine cooler fully stocked
with a variety of wines from the Pacific Northwest.
Value: $300
Donated by: Pam Olsen, Girls on the Run of Puget Sound
Raffle #6: Adventure Awaits in Eastern Oregon
Located at the base of the Cascade Mountains, Sunriver’s 3,300 acres wind along the eastern side
of the Deschutes River and is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy a
two night stay in a private condominium in Sunriver, OR. The deluxe unit features full kitchen,
full bathroom and one queen bedroom. Resort amenities include outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis
courts, extensive bike paths, clubhouse and nearby golf course. Enjoy a gift basket from
Deschutes Brewery to get a taste of the area before your trip!
Value: $400
Donated by: Sunriver Resort, Deschutes Brewery
Raffle #7: Living the Fit Life
Shape up for the summer with this package of goodies that will inspire you to reach higher for
your fitness goals. Encouraging you to mix up your workout routine, enjoy a Garmin
Forerunner 110 GPS watches courtesy of Girls on the Run that will help you keep track of your
progress and a six month YMCA membership. To celebrate all of your accomplishments, enjoy
a sweaty workout party for 25 of your closest friends at Pure Barre in Capitol Hill, a family four
pack for the Seattle Marathon 10K and Fun Run as well as three guest passes to Banya 5 Spa.
And, because new gear is always the best way to stay motivated, enjoy $200 to Seattle’s Brooks
Running Company.
Value: $1,665
Donated by: Girls on the Run of Puget Sound, Seattle Marathon Association, Banya 5 Urban
Spa, Pure Barre- Capitol Hill, Brooks Running, University YMCA