We will start the bidding at 1pm tomorrow and end it at 8pm, when we will announce the winners for each item!
The silent auction will be held AT THE EVENT ON MARCH 6! Which means ... if you can't make the event and still want to BID on an item (or 5), please email Anna McCarthy or Joseph Schell by the evening of March 5 with a) the item(s) of interest and b) your bidding limit. Follow these directions, and we will bid for you!
A HUGE thanks to all who contributed these auction items. You are awesome. If you or anyone you know has more to contribute, please contact Anna McCarthy or Joseph Schell.
1.
Haircut at Soaps Hair Salon in San Francisco - $60
MINIMUM BID: $48
Donate to charity and come away with a whole new look (or just a refreshed old one, depending on what you're looking for...) from one of SF's classiest stylists, Michelle Scialanga!
2.
One night getaway at the Stanford Inn by the Sea, in beautiful Mendocino - $375
MINIMUM BID: $275
Spend a weekend at Mendocino's finest and most eco-friendly inn overlooking the Pacific ocean. During the day, you can bike, hike, canoe, or kayak along the river and come back to a vegetarian or vegan feast at the inn's nationally acclaimed restaurant, which features fresh organic produce.
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If you like what you tasted at the bar, you're sure to like these Knox Barrel wines even more. Check them out:
One magum: 1999 Pinot Noir, Oregon - $125
MINIMUM BID: $80
One bottle: 2007 Meursault les genevrieres, Hospices de Beaune - $100
MINIMUM BID: $75
4.
$100 Gift Certificate from Rockridge Rags - $100
MINIMUM BID: $75
Rockridge Rags is one of the oldest (and most upscale) consignment shops in the Bay Area, having been in business since 1981. Spend this gift certificate at either their shop on College Ave., or their shop in Walnut Creek. Both carry the same great quality, fashionable clothing at reasonable prices, for men and women.
5.
MINIMUM BID: $40
Founder and lead designer Jessica Salazar makes all Otra Vez jewelry using salvaged, vintage, or recycled materials, so that her products are both gorgeous and eco-friendly!
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MINIMUM BID: $68
Invest in yourself with an hour of private yoga instruction with yoga professional, Laura Cornell. In addition to her professional certifications in both Kripalu Yoga and yoga therapy, Laura Cornell is also the founder of the Green Yoga Association. Her work has been featured in Yoga Journal, Yogi Times, L.A. Yoga, and Common Ground Magazines.
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MINIMUM BID: $32
Knitting is all the rage, and this gift certificate from Knit-One-One will help you get with the program by either pushing your knitting limits, or helping you start to knit for the very first time with one of the many creative knitting classes offered at the Knit-One-One studio in Berkeley.
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MINIMUM BID: $200
Need photos for your website or business? Want some professional family portraits? Have an event you want to capture? Check out Joseph Schell's website to see what a $250 donation can buy you.
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MINIMUM BID: $24
Donated by the Solar Living Institute and Real Goods - from the website, the Sourcebook is "...the ultimate guide to renewable energy, sustainable living, green building, homesteading, off-the-grid living, and alternative transportation, written by experts with decades of experience and a passion for sharing their knowledge ... Whether you're a layperson or a professional, novice or longtime aficionado, the new Sourcebook puts the latest research and products at your fingertips -- all the information you need to make sustainable living a reality."
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MINIMUM BID: $32
Donated by Petaluma Bounty - who doesn't love a healthy gift basket?
11.
MINIMUM BID: $25
Donated by Kathy Barnhart - check out all of the amazing photos you can choose from on Kathy's Flickr page.
12.
MINIMUM BID: $20
Donated by Kathy Barnhart - check out all of the amazing photos you can choose from on Kathy's Flickr page.
13.
Work with landscape designer Jae Koenig to enhance your outdoor living space. Existing soil ecology will be identified and methods to ensure abundance will be discussed, applying organic and ecological practices.
Scope of work:
Two hour meeting on site
Concept sketches will be presented pursuant to discussion
Soil ecology protocols will be identified and described to ensure ongoing health of soil
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MINIMUM BID: $25
Get some horsepower under your belt with these hand-printed ladies underwear featuring a Katie Ackerly original design (!). You can specially order these undies, printed on Gap underwear, in your size, preferred color, and style.
15.
Round-Em-Up Lady Wrangler Hand-Printed Tank Tops - $25
MINIMUM BID: $20
Same thing, only on a tank top. BOOM.
16.
all edibles
all edibles East Bay Landscaping-2 hr Garden Design Consulation - $140
MINIMUM BID: $112
Give to charity AND eat your yard! A private design consult from All Edibles means a personal visit from founder and expert gardener, Sara Weihmann. She'll tell you how to turn that desolate hillside into a sustainable bounty of fruits and veggies and get you on track for turning that delicious vision into a delicious reality.
*If the location of the garden design is more than 15 mins outside of Oakland, All Edibles will charge extra for mileage.
17.
Four Course 4 Person Seafood Dinner with Wine Pairings -$300
MINIMUM BID: $200
Prepared by Anna McCarthy and Joseph Schell - because we may not be professionals, but we are really good at pretending.
Your four-course meal will begin with...
First Course
Manila clams sauteed in butter, garlic, ginger, herbs and chardonnay w/ fresh sesame seed baguette.
Second Course
Mixed Spring Greens in Balsamic Vinaigrette with Fresh Florida Strawberries, Blue Cheese & Candied Pecans.
Entrée
Shrimp & local Bay Scallops tossed With Linguine in a Light White Wine Sauce Paired with Chardonnay (TBA)
Dessert
Fried Bananas, sugar and cinnamon w/vanilla bean ice cream. Mouth watering enough yet? Just wait until you smell it.
18.
Website design- $800
MINIMUM BID: $640
Using a wordpress template, Austin Hill (web programmer), Justin Kanalakis (graphic designer) and Joseph Schell (photographer) have come together to combine their creative genius and computer expertise to offer a website and web design w/ photography for a business start-up, personal blog or whatever you would like. Designers will work closely with you through every step of the process to create a site that’s perfectly tailored to your needs, while making the process easy for you!
Homemade Apple Pie - $25
MINIMUM BID: $20
Kathy Barnhart's legendary homemade apple pie has been called by some, "the best pie I have ever had." Don't miss out!
Homemade Apple Pie - $25
MINIMUM BID: $20
Kathy Barnhart's legendary homemade apple pie has been called by some, "the best pie I have ever had." Don't miss out!
Delicious Italian intimate dinner party for six - $200
MINIMUM BID: $150
Created for your pleasure and five of your friends. Includes wine, appetizers, main meal, dessert, coffee or tea. Can be vegetarian or not. Comfortable Berkeley location. Robbie Engelmann and Armin Rosencranz, enthusiastic cooks.
Hour and a half life coaching session - $210
MINIMUM BID: $175
One and a half hour session focused on whatever is most important to you - career, relationship, creative projects, health, finances, etc. Can include individualized recording made to reinforce your goals. Robbie Engelmann, MFT, CCHT has 26 years of experience helping people help themselves. Coaching session, although not therapy, is completely confidential. Time arranged for your convenience. Berkeley and Marin offices. Home visit could be arranged.
