Moonlight on the Mountain 2009 - Partial List of Auction Items

LIVE AUCTION

Nike
Nike gear signed by Top tennis players Federer and Nadal.  Donor: Nike

Nick's Cove Tomales Bay
Enjoy two glorious nights at Nick's Cove in Marshall, California along the shores of Tomales Bay. Donor: Amara & Clark Morrison
 

One-Year VIP Parking Permit - Downtown Walnut Creek
A one-year VIP Parking Permit allowing you to park free in any of the 26 downtown Walnut Creek pay lots or metered locations patrolled by Regional Parking, Inc. Donor: Regional Parking, Inc.
 

9 Liter Chardonnay Rutz Cellars, Russian River Valley
This extremely rare 9 liter (Salmanazar) bottle of 1995 Rutz Cellars Russian River Valley Chardonnay is hand painted by local artist Julia Minasian and Dena Fishbein.  Donor: Mark Belotz, Julia Minasian & Dena Fishbein
 

Flavors of Spain Served at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery
Experience the rich traditions of Spanish cuisine through an interactive cocktail reception with twenty of your friends.  Foods will be paired with Ruby Hill Winery award-winning wines and ports.
Donor: Read and George Phillips and Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery
 

Private Tour and Picnic Lunch for 10 at Viera
Tour Save Mount Diablo’s newest acquisition the Viera property with Scott Hein, Save Mount Diablo Board Member. Conclude the hike by enjoying a fabulous lunch donated by The Peasant and The Pear, served by Ron Brown, SMD Executive Director, and Julie Seelen, SMD Development Director. 
Donors: Save Mount Diablo, Scott Hein

Vasco Caves Tour and Lunch for 8 - Join Mike Moran, one of the East Bay's premiere naturalists on an exclusive but easy hike, for a total of 8 people, to spectacular Vasco Caves. The tour includes lunch. Donor: East Bay Regional Park District

One-of-a-Kind Portrait Art by Lisa Evans
Known internationally for her unique approach and distinctive combination of photography and painting, Lisa Evans is not just a photographer, she is an artist. Lisa will delight you with an exquisite 24x30 handcrafted wall portrait. 
Donor: Lisa Evans Portrait Design

A Week at the Biagi "Manzanita House" - Exclusive Dollar Point, North Shore, Lake Tahoe - The "Manzanita House" is yours for a week: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, all amenities included. Ten minute walk to the Lake, fifteen minute drive to Cal-Neva and Tahoe City. Donors: Sandy Biagi and Sharon Juhnke

Pride Mountain Vineyards
Enjoy a private vineyard tour for four adults at Pride Mountain Vineyards in St Helena.  Included with this tour and wine tasting experience is a double magnum (3 liter) etched and hand painted bottle of Pride Mountain Vineyard 2006 Merlot. 
Donor: Pride Mountain Vineyards

One Week Stay at Sun Valley, Idaho
Enjoy a one week (Sunday through Sunday) stay in Sun Valley, Idaho at this beautiful three bedroom condominium outfitted with fireplace and pool. The condo is located on the scenic Wood River corridor.  Donor: Elizabeth Diringer Nelson

Photograph by Stephen Joseph - Another spectacular panoramic photograph by distinguished photographer Stephen Joseph, a former SMD Board member. www.stephenjosephphoto.com. Donor: Stephen Joseph

SILENT AUCTION - partial list

Art

“Screaming Raptor” framed photo  - Penny Adams
Handcrafted Quilt - Natalie Avery
“Mount Diablo Devil’s Slide” framed photo - Sarah Bettelheim
“Storm Over North Peak” framed watercolor - Susan Dennis
“Encroachment” framed photo - Verna Dow
“Dancing Oaks” framed oil painting - Catherine Fasciato
“Mt. Diablo” framed print - John Finger
“China Wall, Mt. Diablo State Park” - framed photo - Christopher Foster
Fused Glass Plate by Richard Mortensen - Morica Glassworks
“Clarkia Fantasy” framed photo - Gwen Halpinv “Mt. Diablo Poppies” framed photo - Julia Hart
“Mount Diablo Jewel Flower”, “Splendid Mariposa Lily”, “Viera North Peak” framed photos - Scott Hein
“Four Seasons of the California Buckeye” framed photos - T & K Images
“Slopes of Borges Ranch” framed oil painting - Carolyn Jarvis
“China Wall, Mt. Diablo State Park” framed photo - Stephen Joseph (framing by FastFrame)
“Contra Costa Hills IV” acrylic painting - Geri Keary
Painting to be painted live during event - Paul Kratter
“The Mountain in Spring” pastel on board - Roswitha Kress
“Creek Crossing” watercolor - Shirley Nootbaar
“Mt. Diablo from Pacheco” framed photo - Tom O’Connor Photography
“Picnic on the Mountain” quilt - Connie Patch
“Birds of Mount Diablo” quilt - Liz Piatt
“October Afternoon”, “Twisted Mountain” framed watercolor prints - Robin Purcell
“Mt. Diablo” oil painting - Susana Scarborough
“Diablo View” oil painting - Mary Spain
Prints Diablo Flowers and Butterflies - Peg Steunenberg
“Flower Field on Eastern Slope” framed photo, Autographed copy “Lilies of the Field” - Yulan Chang Tong
“Mt. Diablo Buckwheat” framed photo by Scott Hein - Dave & Debbie Trotter
“Mount Diablo” - Giclee print by Vicki Asp & Gift Certificate - Studio 7, Fine Arts & Custom Framing

www.stephenjosephphoto.com
www.imagesbytk.com
 www.heinphoto.com
 

Food & Wine

Two dozen RAZZ-MA-TAZZ bars - Cooper Ogden
Antioch - Dinner for Two - Mac’s Old House
Pleasant Hill - Gift Certificate - Back Forty Texas BBQ Roadhouse & Saloon
Walnut Creek - Gift Card for P. F. Chang’s
Walnut Creek - Gift Certificates - Rocco’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
Alamo or Castro Valley - Gift Certificates - Don Jose’s Restaurant
Walnut Creek - Gift Certificate - Lark Creek Restaurant
Danville - Private Wine Dinner for Two - Bridges Restaurant
Chico - Gift Card - Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Danville - Dinner for Two - Luna Loca Restaurant
Olive Oil - Alhambra Valley Olive Oil Company
San Ramon - Gift Certificate - Zachary’s Chicago Pizza
Danville - Gift Certificate - Pascal’s French Oven
Lafayette - Gift Certificate - Postino
San Ramon - Gift Certificate - Pasta Pomodoro
Danville - Gift Certificate - Esin Restaurant & Bar
Danville - The Peasant and The Pear
2005 Captain Joe’s Petite Sirah, Reserve, Magnum - Concannon Vineyard
2003 Thomas Hyland Shiraz by Penfolds, Magnum - Foster’s Wine Estates Americas, Doug Knauer
2006-2008 Sky Terrace - various types - Jim & Bette Felton
2005 Wine Jerry Garcia art on the label - Ken Dyleski
1999 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley - 1999 Heitz Bella Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon - David & Debby Trotter
2005 Torcolato & 2002 Topaz (dessert wines) - Dave & Debby Trotter
Oakland - Complimentary Wine Tasting & Tour - JC Cellars
Livermore - Private winery & vineyard tour with tasting and lunch - Retzlaff Vineyards
Livermore - Private Wine Tasting for 10 - Crooked Vine Winery/Stony Ridge Winery
Livermore - Private Tasting - Tamas Estates Winery
Livermore - Private tasting - Murrieta’s Well Winery

Outings & Golf

Hike and lunch with Lorrie and Sully Sullenberger
Walnut Creek - Gift Certificates for Walnut Creek Yacht Club &  Dean Lesher Theater - Scott Valley Bank
Berkeley - Gift Certificate - Anna’s Jazz Island
Oakland - A’s tickets behind home plate - Chuck & Susan Husted
Alamo Bicycles - Alamo - Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate - Big 5
Mount Diablo - Birding Trip - Malcolm Sproul
Walnut Creek - Dinner & Overnight Stay - Renaissance Club Sport
Hi-Tec USA - Modesto - Altitude Boots
Napa - Stay at Silverado Country Club - Bowles & Verna
Berkeley Evening Out - Berkeley Rep Theatre, Bette’s Oceanview Diner
Monterey - Whale Watching - Princess Monterey Whale Watching
Concord - Theater Tickets - Willows Theatre Concord
San Francisco - Tickets for 4 - “Shopping! The Musical”
San Francisco - Opera Tickets - San Francisco Opera
Angel Island - Deluxe Day for Four - Angel Island Tram Tours
San Francisco - 2 Guest passes - Asian Art Museum
San Francisco-PIER 39 Fun Pack-PIER 39
Dragonfly2 XC inflatable Kayak - Advanced Elements, Inc.
Alamo - 4 Greens Fees with Carts - Round Hill Country Club
Livermore - Round of Golf for Two - Las Positas Golf Course
Sunol - Golf & Cart for Four - Sunol Valley Golf Club
Danville - Diablo Country Club - Green Fees with Carts

Health & Must Have

Danville - Five personal training sessions - Healthwise, Greg Francisco
Nu Skin Therapy System - Charla Gabert
Full Body Massage - Life Force Massage, Michael DiBenedetto
Resurfacing Facial - Minoo’s Aesthetic Institute
Orinda - Salsa Dance Classes - Tomaj Trenda
Lafayette - Chair Massages - Don Holley
Appleby Cleaning & Restoration - Gift Certificate
Interior Design Consultation - Jo Ann Hirsch, Kaleidoscope Interior Design
Handcrafted Wreath - Wreaths-Flowers.com
Danville - Home Organization Consultant - Judy Malespino
Danville - Two pedicures - Tootsies
Walnut Creek - Gift Certificate - Bonne Nuit
Pleasant Hill - Gift Certificate - Wild Birds Unlimited
Glass Bird Bath - Concord Naval Weapons Station Neighborhood Alliance Steering Committee
Pig Watering Can - Concord Naval Weapons Station Neighborhood Alliance Steering Committee
Professional Landscape Design Consultation and Plan - Greenworks, Lafayette
East Bay Nature - Walnut Creek - Gift Card
Danville - Outdoor Fire Pit and Chat Table - The Patio & Fire Place
Olympic Team Soccer Jerseys - Nike
American flag flown above the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. - Congressman George Miller
Decorative Pitcher - Room2Move Home Staging
Alamo - Gift Certificate - Alamo Optometry
Walnut Creek - Gift Basket - Changes Salon & Day Spa
Stained Glass Serving Tray - Connie English
Hand-painted Wine Glasses - Natalie Avery
Welcome Bear - Kathy Gleason
Handmade Beaded Purse - Mary Frances Accessories
San Ramon - Gift Certificate - Dr. Michael Tomcik
Orinda - Gift Certificate - Orinda Family Chiropractic & Massage
Calendar and Gift Basket - Hein Natural History Photography, Scott & Claudia Hein
Checker Lily Jigsaw Puzzle - Scott & Claudia Hein
Ferroglyphs Art - Kitchen Table
CAbi belt - Jill Dresser, CAbi consultant
Baby Blanket & Children’s Books - David & Debby Trotter
Gift Basket - Method Home Care products
Alamo - Gift Certificate - Richards - The Creative Marketplace
Custom Interchangeable Necklace - doOGle LinHK & Co.
Keren’s Creations - Gift Certificate - Keren Barukh
Walnut Creek - Jewelry - Tiffany & Co.
Mt.
Diablo wild flower Note Cards by Jeanne Thomas
Books - Heyday Publishing
Wilderness Press - Variety of books