Guests at the 2017 Lifting Spirits Benefit Dinner & Auction will have the opportunity to bid on getaways and excursions, fine dining, wine tastings, golf, and more! The Golden Ticket Raffle, Live Auction, and Silent Auction packages are listed below.
Golden Ticket Raffle
You could have the chance to take home ONE of these great live auction packages in our Golden Ticket Raffle. One lucky winner will have his or her choice of a live auction item at no additional cost! Tickets for the raffle will go on sale for $100 each at the event. Good luck!
Live Auction Packages
#1 Champagne Tasting for 12 at Ambonnay
Enjoy a guided tour of Champagne and sparkling wines at Ambonnay Champagne Bar with certified sommelier David Speer. With his expertise and knowledge of wines from around the world, David will share with you and eleven friends the winemakers, grapes, food, and history of the countries where sparkling wine and Champagne are made. David is the owner of Ambonnay and was chosen as one of ten Sommeliers of the Year in 2013 by Food and Wine Magazine. You are sure to have an amazing experience. ∽Gratuity not included.
Donated by David Speer & Ambonnay
#2 Benson Staycation, Plus Dinner & Show
It’s time to treat yourself to a vacation in your hometown! Enjoy a two-night stay in a luxurious Junior Suite at the historic Benson Hotel. Ditch reality and experience Portland like a wide-eyed tourist—enjoy a fabulous dinner with a view at the Portland City Grill and take in a magnificent show at Portland Center Stage. And never worry about parking, valet is included! ∽Excludes incidentals and New Year’s Eve.
Donated by The Benson Hotel, US Bank & Gary Gross
#3 Sailboat Ride for 4 (& More!)
Ready for a relaxing afternoon on the Columbia? You and three friends can sit back and enjoy a lovely afternoon on the river aboard a 30’ sloop. Pick up a picnic lunch with your $50 Visa gift card to enjoy with your wine (a bottle each of white and red wine), sit back, and leave the “driving” to Captain Arnie Polk. Life is good!
Donated by Arnie Polk
#4 Dinner for 4 at Mingo West, with Wine
Enjoy dinner for four at Mingo West in Beaverton. A delicate balance between formal and casual, Mingo offers delicious, simple Italian dishes artfully prepared. Your specially designed menu will be matched with wines. ∽Gratuity not included.
Donated by Mingo West
#5 Create Your Own Getaway
Want to design your own getaway? Book the location of your choice with your $500 Airbnb voucher. Drive your luxury vehicle from Freeman Motors to your destination. When you arrive, pop the cork of your wine and celebrate!
Donated by Airbnb and Freeman Motor Co.
#6 Owen Roe Experience
One of the things that sets Owen Roe apart is that they produce premier wines from both the Willamette Valley and the Yakima Valley in Washington. This package includes a visit to the Newberg tasting room for eight lucky participants, two magnums of their best Cabernet Sauvignon (DuBrul and Red Willow Vineyards), and an eight-bottle horizontal/vertical of some of their most popular wines. Your host will be Garret Plocher, Owen Roe’s Portland connection. Your private tasting will include many of the current releases from both Oregon and Washington, including Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, as well as Syrah and Bordeaux-style varietals, and will be paired with heavy appetizers prepared by Chef Garret. Owen Roe will offer participants a club member discount of 15% for wine purchases during the event.
Donated by Owen Roe and Nathan Graves & Julie Reid
#7 Dinner for 8 at Wilfs
Now it’s possible to actually relax and enjoy your own dinner party! Let Wilfs take care of you and seven of your guests while keeping in mind your taste in food, décor, and table arrangements. No need to fret over dishes and clean-up, this party will be hosted in Wilfs private dining room. Let your biggest worry of the evening be which decadent dessert to choose from! ∽Wine and gratuity not included.
Donated by Wilfs Restaurant
#8 Kelly Woodford Mountain Home in Parkdale
Go green! LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is changing the way we think about how buildings, homes, and communities are planned, constructed, maintained, and operated. Enjoy a four-night stay in the first LEED-H certified home in the Northwest. Located in the lovely mountain community of Parkdale, Oregon, this two bedroom, 1.5 bath home sleeps four to six people. ∽Date to be mutually agreeable—no holidays.
Donated by Neil Kelly
#9 One-Day Guided Fly Fishing Adventure for 2
Head out for a beautiful day on the river! Master the perfect cast with one of your ten hand-tied flies as expert Brandon Bischof guides you thorugh the best fishing holes on either the Sandy, Deschutes, or John Day River. Don’t worry if you don’t know a steelhead from a rainbow trout—all skill levels are welcome! With luck, you’ll be eating your catch by dinnertime. ∽Date to be arranged with guide.
Donated by Michael & Bonnie Vawter
#10 Allison Inn Vacation
The natural beauty of the Allison Inn & Spa’s luxury resort awaits you. Enjoy a two-night stay for 2 and experience their award-winning accommodations and lodging featuring upscale services and amenities. Less than an hour’s drive, The Allison sits in view of snowcapped mountain ranges, rolling hillsides, and working vineyards in the heart of Oregon Wine Country. Enjoy wine tasting for two at Stoller Vineyards—the largest contiguous vineyard in Oregon’s Dundee Hills—and receive a bottle of wine and a 35% discount on wine purchases. The next day, invite two friends and visit the famous Spruce Goose at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. A true Oregon experience!
Donated by Aubertine Law Group
#11 Shopping Party at the Thrift Store
Are you ready for the holidays? Do you have everything you need to make your neighbors red and green with envy this holiday season? If not, here’s your chance to finish up your gift buying while also bringing joy, hope, and fa-la-la to William Temple House clients! This exclusive shopping party is for you and up to nine friends. We have been saving an assortment of new, never used items all year long for this event! Enjoy holiday snacks and beverages while you find new clothing, accessories, household items, and everything you need to decorate your home for the holidays. The best part is, all proceeds from the evening of shopping will directly support the 8,000+ people William Temple House serves each year! Happy holidays indeed. ∽Must be used by December 4, 2017.
Donated by the William Temple House Thrift Store
#12 Ridge Winery Tasting for 8, with Appetizers
Take a closer look at the rich history of old vine Zinfandel and Syrah wines and learn the secrets to picking out your favorite styles! You and seven friends will enjoy a ten bottle tasting of 2011, 2012 and 2013 Ridge Zinfandel and Syrah ATP (advanced tasting program) wines at the West Hills home of hosts Richard Stinson and Judy Erdman. Hearty appetizers will accompany your tasting of these exclusive wines—remember, these wines are not generally available to the public! ∽Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Donated by Judy Erdman & Richard Stinson
#13 Monthly Date Night, Inside & Out
William Temple House has already arranged for your monthly date night! Use your $100 gift cards at some of Portland’s finest eating establishments, including Ox, Urban Farmer, Nel Centro, El Gaucho, Mingo, and Elephants. Make one date to use your two one-hour massages from Massage Envy and stay in one night to enjoy your two bottles of wine.
Donated by the William Temple House Board
#14 Timberline Lodge Overnight, Plus Dinner & Wine
Get up close and personal with the highest point in our iconic landscape during an overnight stay at the historic Timberline Lodge. This package includes one night in an intimate queen room and dinner for two in the Cascade dining room, plus a bottle of wine to share at dinner, by the fireplace, or in your room. Includes a $50 gift card for breakfast the next morning.
Donated by Roger & Chris Wooley
#15 Cameron Winery Pinot Noir Tasting for 8, with Appetizers
You and seven friends are invited to a vertical tasting of Cameron Abbey Ridge Pinot Noir wines starting with 1987 and through 1996 at the West Hills home of hosts Richard Stinson and Judy Erdman. While John Paul, the iconic owner and winemaker of Cameron, has a background in academia, he realized winemaking offered opportunities to use the right side of his brain. Come taste the products of his work! An array of appetizers will accompany this tasting party. ∽Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Donated by Judy Erdman & Richard Stinson
#16 Weekend on Netarts Bay
Are you ready for your weekend getaway to the Oregon Coast? You have this three-bedroom home all to yourself to sleep up to 10 people and enjoy the views of Netarts Bay and the Rocks at Oceanside. The Netarts Bay area features wildlife refuges, lighthouses, and scenic drives. The nearby towns of Tillamook, Pacific City, and others provide abundant opportunites. Use your $100 gift card to stock up on supplies or treat yourself to dinner.
Donated by Michael & Bonnie Vawter
#17 Dinner for 6 at Serratto, with Wine
You and five friends will dine at Serratto, a lively and elegant restaurant in Northwest Portland. Enjoy spectacular authentic dishes from Italy, France, and the Mediterranean. Your specially designed menu will be matched with wine! Buon appetito! ∽Wine and gratuity not included.
Donated by Serratto
#18 One Week in Bend, Golf at Brasada Ranch & More
This vacation home is located in the gated Broken Top Golf Club community near downtown Bend and the area’s best recreational spots. You can take a beautiful hike near Mt. Bachelor or trek along the legendary “Ale Trail” of microbreweries. The house has a master bedroom and bath, a queen bed and bath, and a third bedroom with two bunks and bath. You can spread the joy—bike, hike, fish, shop, and dine with friends and family! Includes your choice of two passes to one of the following: skiing at Mt. Bachelor, Broken Top Golf Club, or Broken Top Golf Club’s resort restaurant. Package also includes round of golf for four at Brasada Ranch. ∽Available most dates except the week after Christmas.
Donated by Jim & Mary McCarter and Brasada Ranch
#19 Dinner for 4 at Renata, with Wine
Soaring ceilings and a show kitchen provide the backdrop for modern Italian cuisine. Enjoy dinner for four at Renata, 2015 Restaurant of the Year and Top 10 on The Oregonian’s Best Restaurants of 2017. Renata was also awarded with “best pasta in the city” by restaurant critic Michael Russell. Renata makes its own cheeses and charcuterie and relies on small farmers and whole animals to create their menu every day. Wines from Larry Frierson’s award-winning cellar will be personally selected to pair with the meal. ∽Gratuity not included.
Donated by Renata
#20 Broadway in Portland Six-Show Series for 2, including Hamilton
What is the Broadway show of the year? HAMILTON! And now you get to go! You get tickets for two for Sunday matinee performances of six hit Broadway shows. Series includes Hamilton, The Bodyguard, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, The Sound of Music, Love Never Dies, and Waitress. Seats are in Section A Orchestra, Row H, seats 8 and 9. Did we say Hamilton?
Donated by Pat Boyle
Silent Auction Packages
Treat Yourself Spa Package
Friday Night Wine Tasting & Dinner
Day & Night Package
Ken Wright Wines & Autographed Posters
TeSóAria Wine Tasting Package for 2
Hilton Staycation & the Symphony
Opening Night of Rigoletto & Dinner
Children’s (or Grandparents) Package
White Salmon Rafting Trip & Everybody’s Brewing
Local Goods Basket
Portland Walking Tour & Lunch
Christmas Ship Trip for 4—December 7
Christmas Ship Trip for 4—December 8
Oregon Ducks Basketball Getaway for 2—v. Arizona on February 24
Framed Portlandia Photo
Golf for 4 at Pumpkin Ridge
Golf for 4 at The Reserve
Premium Case of Wine from Oregon & Italy
includes six bottles of Pinot Noir from the Frierson Collection and
six bottles of Italian wines from the Chandler Collection
Dundee Bed & Breakfast Getaway—2 One-Night Certificates
4 Magnums of Premium Wine from Brick House Vineyards
Trail Blazers Package—2 Tickets to Home Game & Autographed Basketball
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