50th Gala Live Auction Preview & Buy It Now Items
This year, our lively 50th anniversary gala will feature an extra special and engaging live auction with exciting packages!
Please note: Live auction bidding takes place during the gala on May 16th. You must be present to bid. If you can’t join us, please consider purchasing a “buy it now” package below (scroll down).
Packages that can be yours include:
A Four-Course Private Dinner Party for 12 by Slanted Door
Have a hankering for Slanted Door’s shaking beef, claypot chicken, or papaya salad? Then let Chef Charles Phan and his team prepare an elevated four-course Vietnamese private dinner for 12 guests at your home.
It’s the ultimate birthday, big anniversary, or celebratory dinner party, complete with linens, dinnerware, and serving plates provided by the Slanted Door as well as an optional cookbook signing by Charles Phan.
* Wine and cocktails available for additional purchase at cost from Slanted Door
** This Auction item must be redeemed by May 16, 2025
Experience Warriors Ground
Dub Nation! Time to lock in and experience a Warriors game the way it should be at Chase Center. This experience includes 10th Row tickets for four, along with club access to the JP Morgan club to enjoy complimentary premium food and drinks.*
In addition, the winner of this auction will take home a piece of Warriors history with a framed Stephen Curry home jersey, autographed by the 4x NBA Champion himself. This jersey signed by the 2x NBA MVP comes with a certificate of authenticity and is a must for any avid sports memorabilia collector and any Authentic Warriors fan.
*tickets valid for a mutually agreed upon game during the 2024-2025 season.
Nature retreat in Yosemite at a Private Home
The ultimate nature get-away from the buzz of the city! Watch wildlife stroll through the meadow at sunset, take a hike or inhale the fresh air.
Enjoy three nights at “The Legacy,” located in historic Wawona, inside Yosemite National Park. This 3,350 square foot home has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms (sleeps up to 18 guests), skylights, wood burning fireplace and huge outdoor deck.
For more pics and details visit redwoodsinyosemite.com/17767/
On-field VIP Experience with the SF Giants
This Giants VIP package includes 4 Premium Field Club Tickets to a Giants game at the beautiful Oracle Park, as well as your own pre-game field visit prior to the game. This will be a day to remember! Valid at a mutually agreeable 2024 regular season weeknight home game at Oracle Park, excluding Dodgers and Yankee games, and to be redeemed by September 1, 2024.
Romantic Date Night in the City
Ready for a night out to unwind and have fun? Enjoy a fun-filled date night with a romantic dinner for two at swanky Roka Akor, two tickets to an amazing live performance and one night in a luxury hotel.
Death-defying acrobatics meet awe-inspiring choreography, movement and original music in the wildly popular Dear San Francisco: a High Flying Love Story, performed at Club Fugazi in North Beach. You can stay out late as you’ll spend the night in the beautiful Four Seasons in downtown San Francisco.
BUY IT NOW Packages
We are also happy to offer exclusive Buy It Now packages. Purchase any of these packages to support Children’s Council’s next 50 years. Bidding not required, these are available for purchase now!
3-Night Pebble Beach Golf Trip
Golfing at Pebble Beach Links on your bucket list? Let Inspirato, a luxury vacation club, book a tee time (a $1250 value) for you and one guest at the world-famous oceanfront championship course. You’ll stay a short distance away from the course at gorgeous Casa Palermo for three nights, allowing you and your golf partner to soak in all that beautiful Pebble Beach and Carmel have to offer. Your dedicated Inspirato vacation planning team will book your tee times and can arrange dinner reservations or whatever you dream up for your golf getaway.
This package is available to book from January 2025-May 2025. For best availability, book within 30 days of purchase. Package includes expert trip planning, an on-site concierge, and daily housekeeping and a complimentary six-month Inspirato travel membership which provides access to hundreds of luxury vacation options at members-only rates.
4-Night Luxury Inspirato Mountain Exploration Vacation
The mountains are calling! Hike, mountain bike, kayak, or just breathe in the fresh mountain air while staying in a charming mountain town during the non-ski season. Four to eight guests stay at an Inspirato luxury resort or signature residence in a mountain destination such as Vail, Deer Valley, Park City, Beaver Creek, or Breckenridge. Enjoy blooming wildflowers in the Spring, warm sunshine in the Summer, and spectacular foliage across the picturesque landscapes in the Fall.
A wide selection of dates, mountain locations, and resort and house styles are available to choose from for travel within one year of purchase. Major holidays such as Christmas, New Years’, Thanksgiving, Presidents Week, and ski season will not be available. For best availability book within 30 days of purchase. Package includes expert trip planning, an on-site concierge, and daily housekeeping and a complimentary six-month Inspirato travel membership which provides access to hundreds of luxury vacation options at members-only rates.
5-Night Luxury Inspirato Beach Retreat Vacation
Band together with your extended family, closest friends, or playgroup and discover fun in the sun while staying in a 6-10 person luxury Inspirato resort or home close to the coastline in fabulous in Costa Rica, Punta de Mita, Los Cabos or any of Inspirato’s gorgeous beach locations. From relaxing days in the sand to cruising in a private boat to surfing the waves to dinners with exquisite views, Inspirato will help you craft your ideal beach retreat itinerary. Each evening you will unwind in your Inspirato accommodation equipped with modern amenities and coastal charm.
A wide selection of dates, seaside locations, and resort and house styles are available to choose from for travel within one year of purchase. Major holidays such as Christmas, New Years’, Thanksgiving, and Presidents Week will not be available and in certain locations, travel over peak seasons such as spring break and summer months will be highly limited. For best availability book within 30 days of purchase. Package includes expert trip planning, an on-site concierge, and daily housekeeping and a complimentary six-month Inspirato travel membership which provides access to hundreds of luxury vacation options at members-only rates.
Two Tickets to This Summer’s 3-Day Outside Lands Music Festival
Be a part of the coolest concert to come to San Francisco this summer with two 3-day general admission tickets to Outside Lands Music Festival. From Friday, August 9-Sunday, August 11, 2024 eat, drink, sing, dance and socialize in Golden Gate Park while rocking out to Tyler, the Creator; The Killers; Stargell Simpson; Post Malone performing a special country set; Grace Jones; The Postal Service; and dozens more across multiple stages. This fabulous music festival sells out every year, buy your passes now!
Donated by: Another Planet Entertainment.
Winner will be connected to Another Planet to claim 3-day admission wristbands.
Two-Night Getaway to Yosemite
Round up your favorite hiking crew, four-legged friend, and head to Yosemite for a two-night stay at Miller’s Landing #7N. This four bedroom, three bath home that sleeps 12 is located in Wawona within Yosemite National Park and includes park reservations and a hot tub. Home is pet friendly, but only available until the end of the year! Terrific for a short-notice getaway to breathe in the fresh pine air, see the leaves change, or to catch the first snowfall of the season. Nearby activities include the awe-inspiring Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the Wawona Swinging Bridge, and the historic town of Wawona.
Donated by The Redwoods in Yosemite.
Advance reservations are required by calling (888) 225-6666. Reservations may not be made more than 30 days in advance. Valid 9/10/2024-12/31/2024. Substitution to a different home is not allowed. (Additional rentals may be available at a discounted rate for coupon holder.) Not valid during peak periods. (Memorial Day through Labor Day or holiday periods). This gift certificate cannot be redeemed for cash and is not eligible for upgrades. This Gift Certificate is nontransferable. Valid ID is required. Must be at least 18 years of age at check-in.