Bid in 2023 WildCare Gala Auctions!
Bidding in our Gala Silent Auction is now open! Click here to register and place your bids now!
Proxy bidding is available for Live Auction items. Email Nicole Trautsch, Director of Development at nicole@discoverwildcare.org for more information!
The Silent Auction will close on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 6pm PST.
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Epic Warriors Tickets
Don't miss these EXCLUSIVE, Front Row, Courtside Golden State Warriors seats in the VIP section, row AA, seats 99-104. This exclusive package is for six (6) tickets.
Tickets come with three VIP parking spots at the Mercedes Benz Garage with private entrance for ease of arrival and departure.
This package includes JP Morgan Lounge Access reserved for fans with VIP AA and VIP BB tickets, Portals A & B. The most elegant and exclusive all-inclusive space at Chase Center, the JP Morgan Club is touted as one of the most sought-after experiences across all professional sports. You will find some of the best mixologists crafting the perfect premium cocktail, or sushi chefs creating fresh rolls made to order. All food and drink is included with tickets.
This epic experience will be part of the WildCare Gala Live Auction. Proxy bids are being accepted for this item. Email Nicole Trautsch, Director of Development to place your proxy bid at nicole@discoverwildcare.org.
Opening bid: $20,000
Photo credits: Top: stevothedevo via Pixabay, From left: Golden State Warriors Logo, Warriors vs Knicks.jpg: nikk_la, CC by 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, Golden State Warrios Point Guard Stephen Curry 01.jpg: Cyrus Saatsaz, CC by-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons, Stephen_Curry_(33140701266): Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Extraordinary 3-Night Stay at Amangiri's Camp Sarika
Discover a remote hideaway set within the luminous canyons of the American Southwest at the stunning and secluded Camp Sarika.
Camp Sarika by Amangiri's elegant, spacious pavilions bring peerless comfort and privacy to the wilderness experience – with indoor living and dining areas, as well as private terraces with fire pits and plunge pools.
Enjoy nearby hiking trails and extraordinary outdoor views. (3) complimentary nights for four (4) guests in a Two-Bedroom Pavilion at Camp Sarika in Canyon Point, Utah.
This gorgeous getaway will be part of the WildCare Gala Live Auction. Proxy bids will be accepted for this item. Email Nicole Trautsch, Director of Development to place your proxy bid at nicole@discoverwildcare.org.
Opening bid: $15,000
Photo credits: Amangiri
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Vet for a Day at WildCare
Spend an exciting morning in WildCare’s Wildlife Hospital with WildCare's veterinarian, Dr. Juliana Sorem!
One lucky person will get exclusive access to join WildCare for this opportunity in May, June or July of 2024.
These months are the height of wildlife "baby season" at WildCare, so you'll meet baby animals of many species and see how Medical Staff cares for them and the injured adult animals in our care.
After an exhausting and exhilarating morning caring for multiple species, we will relax over a tasty lunch.
Must be 18 or older. Must be comfortable with medical procedures.
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will be part of the WildCare Gala Live Auction. Proxy bids will be accepted for this item. Email Nicole Trautsch, Director of Development to place your proxy bid at nicole@discoverwildcare.org.
Opening bid: $1,000
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Experience the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji
Come luxuriate at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji and experience the elegant shores of beautiful Savusavu Bay on the island of Vanua Levu in the Fiji Islands.
Your tropical vacation for two adults and two children (12 and under) includes: Deluxe accommodation in a spacious and private Garden-view bure (boo-ray) for seven nights, all meals daily (breakfast, lunch and dinner), complimentary nanny service and resort activities, and round-trip ground transportation between the resort and Savusavu Airport.
Environmental and cultural programs are also available. Some restrictions and blackout dates apply.
This gorgeous getaway will be part of the WildCare Gala Live Auction. Proxy bids will be accepted for this item. Email Nicole Trautsch, Director of Development to place your proxy bid at nicole@discoverwildcare.org.
Opening bid: $3,500
Photo credits: Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort
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3-Night Getaway to Las Alcobas in Mexico City
Las Alcobas welcomes you to a wonderful getaway in Mexico City! Enjoy a 4-Day, 3-Night stay in a Corner Room at Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel.
Stay includes a daily Mexican breakfast, complimentary internet, mini bar, soft drinks, snacks, a Tequila Tasting at Dulce Patria, all deluxe amenities with 24 hour “Anfitrion” service, and a welcome drink at Anatol, where Chef Justin Ermini's inspired international dishes focus on delectable farm-to-table ingredients.
Experience the magic of Mexico City from a five-star boutique retreat. Located in the heart of Polanco in the high-end street of Masaryk. Surrounded by fashion houses of the world, art galleries, and restaurants, Los Alcobas offers easy access to major museums, cultural events, and other important neighborhoods in the city.
This gorgeous getaway will be part of the WildCare Gala Silent Auction. The auction will go live on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Photo credits: Las Alcobas
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2-Night Stay at ALiLA Napa Valley
Rekindle your spirit, quiet your mind, and revitalize your body in a sanctuary set amid Beringer Vineyards and surrounded by historic wineries.
Alila Napa Valley is the perfect retreat for the senses—a unique juxtaposition of the traditional and modern, infused with the rustic charm of the Napa lifestyle. This hidden enclave feels a world away, yet is only minutes from downtown St. Helena, and provides exclusive access to immersive experiences in one of the most coveted areas of this renowned region.
Alila Napa Valley is ideal for adventurers, discerning travelers seeking a conscientious escape, and those who understand that slowing down is an opportunity to savor each moment.
Enjoy a 2-night stay in a Vineyard View room, with resort fee and taxes included.
This relaxing Wine Country getaway will be part of the WildCare Gala Silent Auction. The Silent Auction will go live on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Photo credits: Alila Napa Valley
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Retro-Cruiser Style Public C1 of V1 Bike from Mike's Bikes - Pick Your Color!
Get yourself moving with this PUBLIC C1 or V1 bicycle from Mike's Bikes!
Ideally suited for trips around town, casual riding with friends, and weekend jaunts through the park, the PUBLIC C1 is a capable machine ready to go as far as you desire to pedal.
Intended for flat or moderately hilly terrain, we have carefully selected the ideal gearing for rolling hills as well as flatter routes.
Unlike many other single-speed bikes, our single-speed PUBLIC bike allows you to coast and relax while riding, while also using powerful dual-pivot brakes and alloy rims to ensure great stopping power rain or shine.
This awesome bike will be part of the WildCare Gala Silent Auction. The Silent Auction will go live on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Photo credits: Mike's Bikes, ahmad05_Adobe Stock, rh2010_Adobe Stock, Oscar Williams_Adobe Stock
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Private Watercolor Class for Two with Wine & Cheese
Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint in watercolor with a world class professional painter and take a lesson tailored just for you?
How does a private two hour class for you and a friend with wine and cheese sound? Resident artist, Lucinda Eubanks of Cavallo Point is excited to create just such a class!
This is a unique opportunity to create your own painting which will inspire happy memories of this day for years to come.
You will learn the secrets of colors and brushstrokes during this intimate artistic experience.
No prior experience is necessary. Lucinda has over 30 years of experience and a bit of humor... She will guide you to gain confidence and tap into your inner artist.
This delightful experience will be part of the WildCare Gala Silent Auction. The Silent Auction will go live on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Photo credits: Daria Minaeva_Adobe Stock, Art by Lucinda
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Two Nights at The Muse New York
Spend two nights in luxury at The Muse New York just steps away from world-famous shopping, sightseeing, museums, theater and nightlife.
Although The Muse buzzes with energy and lively banter, this chic hotel's ambience brings your adrenaline level down a notch with a relaxing, contemporary vibe. Bring your family, your pet or your business agenda and do New York right.
What could be better than immersing yourself in thrill-a-minute Midtown Manhattan? The Muse New York is a boutique oasis where you can unwind and exchange “only in New York” stories.
Photo credits: The Muse New York
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2-Night Stay at Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach
Enjoy two complimentary nights at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach Hotel located in Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii.
Conveniently located on the Diamond Head end of Waikiki and just a 3-minute walk to the golden sands of Waikiki Beach, the 100% smoke-free Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach is a springboard to many activities and attractions for the visitor on the go.
Walk to and explore the Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium, or exercise or picnic at the nearby 108-acre Kapiolani Park. Find bargains at the International Marketplace or shop till you drop at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
Wild Horse Safari! Private Flight & Wild Horse Sanctuary Tour for Three
If you’re looking for a truly unique and unforgettable experience, this is the opportunity for you!
Bring two friends and climb aboard vintner and aviator Chris Towt's Cessna 206 for an invigorating private flight to Elk Creek, just a short thirty minute flight from Sonoma. Soar over the gorgeous and varied landscapes of Northern California, ending at Montgomery Creek Ranch Wild Horse Sanctuary, where you’ll get up close and personal with the 200+ wild horses that roam the property.
These majestic mustangs, rescued from auction when they were forced out of their habitat, have been protected since 2012 when the Montgomery Creek Preserve nonprofit was founded. The horses live free and wild on the ranch’s 2,000+ acres.
You’ll touch down and transition from air to land for a tour of the ranch in a four-wheel-drive vehicle, with lots of breathtaking vistas and awe-inspiring animals to see. Then, back aboard the plane for your trip home.
This is a half-day excursion, departing Sonoma around 9:00 am and returning around 1:00 pm. It promises to be a once in a lifetime experience…don’t let this one get away!
This amazing experience includes:
- Private flight for three over the Montgomery Creek Ranch Wild Horse Sanctuary in Stonyford, California, just a short 30 minute flight from Sonoma
- Experience the beauty of 200 wild horses roaming on their 2,000 acre property
- Ranch tour in 4WD vehicle
- Picnic lunch for three
- A magnum of Dunstan Chardonnay from the Durell Vineyard
This will be a half day experience (approx. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm), on a mutually agreed upon date.
This thrilling experience will be part of the WildCare Gala Live Auction. Proxy bids will be accepted for this item. Email Nicole Trautsch, Director of Development to place your proxy bid at nicole@discoverwildcare.org.
Photo credits: Montgomery Creek Ranch
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Other Amazing Auction Items Include:
- Walt Disney Museum Tickets (4)
- Dragon Well Restaurant Gift Card
- 2-Night Stay at ALiLA Napa Valley
- Great Horned Owl Painting on Framed Canvas by Ashley Dietrich
- Gumps San Francisco Gift Card
- AXR Napa Valley Signature Tour and Tasting for Ten
- Heidrun Meadery Essential Tasting Flight for Four
- Cooper Alley Hair Salon Gift Card for Haircut and Partial Highlights
- Bodega Bay Cottage Getaway for Two Nights
- "Rook," "Barn Owl," "Winter Bird" Photograph Series by Lyn Swan
- SenSpa Gift Certificate
- Winter Wineland Tickets for Two
- 5-Night Stay in Spacious Tahoe Home
- Gift Certificate for an Adventure Cat Sailing Charter Regularly-Scheduled Bay Sail for Two
- San Francisco Zoo Group Admission Packages
- San Francisco Zoo "Family Plus" 1-Year Membership
- Coveted WildCare pint glasses
- Retro-Cruiser Style Public C1 Bike from Mike's Bikes - Pick Your Color!
- Wine & Water - Watercolor Painting with Wine & Cheese
- Cavallo Point Healing Arts Center & Spa Signature Spa Package
- Five Classes at Red Dragon Yoga with Yoga Mat
- Sports Basement Gift Cards
- Kathy Kamei WildCare Owl Necklace
- Todd Pickering's "Raven Bowing" Archival Print
- "Brown Pelican in Breeding Plumage at Half Moon Bay" by Lauren Bettino
- Heather Summerz "Preening Pelicans" Print with Custom Framing by Baxter Quinn
- Guided Nature Hike with WildCare's Director of Education, Eileen Jones
- San Francisco Jazz Tickets for Two
- 2-Night Stay at the Lodge at Marconi on Tomales Bay, Dinner for Two at Nick's Cove, and Private Bioluminescence Kayak Tour
- 3-Night Getaway at Las Alcobas, Mexico
- 2-Night Stay at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
- 3 Horseback Riding Lessons at Kilham Farm
- Stay at the Auberge Resorts' New Stanly Ranch
- Sundhari Spa Gift Certificate
- Family Photoshoot by Peopletography
- 2-Night Stay at Dr Wilkinson's Spa and Resort in Calistoga, CA
- Tracy's Basket of Books: Incredible Stories About Animals. Includes Tea and Coffee
- Anifurry Pink King Size Long Pile Faux Fur Blanket
- Anifurry White Oversized Long Pile Faux Fur Blanket
- Framed Etchings by Julia Lucey
- Overnight Stay at the West Point Inn atop Mt. Tamalpais
- Left Bank Brasserie Gift Card
- Poggio Trattoria Gift Card
- 90-Minute Barefoot Compression Therapy Session with Joel Hillman
- Date Coaching Session with Judith Gottesman, MSW of Soul Mates Unlimited™️. Includes Books: Your Soul Mate Awaits! and The Lost Art of Dating.
- Marine Mammal Center Tour for 10
- Tour for Two at the PAWS Sanctuary
- 2017 Angel Camp Vineyard Pinot Noir Magnum with a Tasting Certificate for Four
- Insalata's Gift Certificate $75
And more!