Silent Auction Packages
Beauty & the Brunch
Treat yourself and a bestie to a day of luxe self-care, starting with $100 for brunch (or lunch or dinner!) at Social Bird, followed by $200 toward treatments at Wax-A-Peel (including tanning, waxing, and facial/body treatments). Finish the afternoon with matching mani/pedis at local fave LaMorinda Nails. You're beautiful, it's true!
Gym, Tan, Laundry
We're not close to the Jersey Shore, but you can still live your best "GTL" life here on the west coast! This package includes five classes to Mighty Pilates and a gift basket from Bar Method Walnut Creek (including a $100 class credit, socks, and a pair of plush Vuori pants). Finally, treat yo'self with a $200 gift certificate towards any treatment (including tanning, waxing, and facial/body treatments) at Wax-A-Peel.
Hostess with the Mostess
Everything you need to be the perfect hostess without the stress. A gorgeous coffee table book by bestselling author Darcy Miller doubles as your personal guide on how to shine for any occasion. Set the mood with a deliciously fragrant Voluspa sparkling rose candle while you serve tea for four with your new House of Hampton porcelain tea set. Lastly, use a $100 gift card to freshen up your guest room or powder room with something fabulous from locally chic home decor purveyor, Misto Lino.
Loveable Ruggable
Life can get messy. That’s why Ruggable created a washable rug that will withstand whatever is thrown at it: spills, dirt, dander, dust. Available in many different colors and fashionable patterns including collaborations with designers such as Jonathan Adler, Anna Sui, Iris Apfel, and more, it's a great way to freshen up an outdoor or indoor space.
Handy at Home
Honey Homes is like a concierge handyman -- never worry about your "honey do" list again and leave it to the experts! From odd jobs around the house to minor electrical and plumbing, Honey Homes can do it all. Three month membership includes two monthly visits to get it done.
Shop it like it's HOT
As Carrie Bradshaw said, "Shopping is my cardio." Help your friends get extra fit(s) with a private shopping event for up to ten ladies at the always covetable Luck Lafayette boutique. As hostess, you will also have a $200 gift card to spend, plus you can dress the part before you even get there with the perfect v-neck pullover sweater top from SF cult brand R Label and a cool girl gold chain bracelet from Oak and Luna.
Mad Men for your Main Man
We've got your Father's Day covered with this stunning "Mad Men" inspired mid-century bar setup. Included is a vintage Dorothy Thorpe cocktail pourer and glassware set, a vintage Georges Briard ice bucket, and a bottle of Redbreast whiskey to get the party started!
Picture Perfect
Don't wait until November 24 to plan this year's holiday card. Get ahead of the game with a family portait session from renowned photographer Joshua Ets-Hokin. Session includes a black and white hand-printed, signed, and matted photograph or a $500 credit. Weekday shoot only (weekend upgrades available).
Top Chef
Amp up your culinary skills with a $100 gift certificate to Berkeley's Kitchen on Fire cooking school. A $50 gift card to Whole Foods is also included so you can grab the provisions necessary to unleash your inner chef at home!
Under the Water and Dreaming: Underwater Photo Session
It's a whole new world of wonder and awe when you see your child photographed underwater by cool and creative Lafayette photographer Heather Scharf. This mini session is completely customizable to reflect your child's passions from ballerinas and mermaids to dives, flips, and even scooters. Heather can make anything come to life underwater and you will cherish these 8 artistically edited images forever.
Tennis Fri-YAY!
Start your weekend with Fri-YAYs during a one-hour tennis clinic for four led by legendary USTA coach Lynne Rolley on Friday, May 19th at Meadow Swim and Tennis Club (9 to 10 am). Finetune your forehands while protecting your foreheads with matching turqoise Athleta visors. Then, celebrate your burn courtside with a bottle of bubbly and $100 worth of Starbuck gift cards.
Summersault into Summer
Have a kiddo with boundless energy and want to keep them busy this summer? Treat them to five summer classes at Luna Gymnastics and a fun gift basket of items from Joy in Motion (includes a $115 JiM gift card). Top it off with a $50 gift card to ROAM Artisan Burgers for after they work up an appetite!
Bloomin' Babes: Private Floral Arranging Class for 6
Grab five of your besties and learn how to create your own swoonworthy flower arrangements with Melissa Crawford of Violet & Aster Floral Design, all in the comfort of your own home. A $100 gift card to Diablo Foods is included to get the hors d'ouevres and bubbly flowing!
Haute & How Old?
Aging gracefully is an art form and should only be left to top professionals. Keep your skin glowing and dewy with a bevvy of beauty products as well as a B12 shot and $50 giftcard to SkinSpirit. Complete the look with a $3000 laser series at Comprehensive Wellness in Walnut Creek. Lastly, don't let your hands reveal your true age - dash over to LaMorinda nails for a mani/pedi and no one will be the wiser.
Tie One On / Date Night with your Gent
Who says girls get to have all the fun? Treat your guy to a fabulous daycation! Start with Oakwood guest passes including childcare, lunch, and massages. Then help him pick out some new threads with a $75 gift card to Venture Quality Goods and a spiffy tie from Vineyard Vines. Cap off this excellent day with a $125 gift card to Alice Water's famed Chez Panisse.
Firehouse Party Package
This is the perfect party package for your little future firefighter. Enjoy a tour by some of our own local heros at the Orinda fire station, a privilege normally not available to the public. We've got you covered on the gift front with a certificate to Five Little Monkeys in Walnut Creek, as well as another one for Nothing Bundt Cakes and unique dessert options.
Fresh Yourself
Feeling like this long slog of a winter has aged you more than you would have liked? Rejuvenate yourself with Dysport, Obagi chemical peel, Celluma light therapy treatments, and a SkinMedica Skincare eye kit from Evaluer MedSpa. Expires 6/30/23.
Sweat Is Sexy
Build your strength and cardiovascular endurance with kettlebell pro and beloved Lamorinda trainer Jessica DiBiase and two of her customized 60 minute training sessions. Top off that tight new physique via your choice of treaments with $100 to Encore MedSpa.
Escape to Sonoma!
We could all use a little getaway and this is one you won't want to miss! Take advantage of VIP wine tasting and a cheese plate for four at Cline Family Cellars on one day, and the next day take a wine tasting bike tour of Sonoma for two. We've thrown in a $100 gift card to the Fairmont to make this a magical escape you'll never forget.
Family Garden Portrait Session
Capture the beauty of your family with a signature photography session with the talented photographer Jessica Schwerma. Package includes one fine art garden family portrait session and two 11x14” color prints.
The CoCo County Wine Mixer
Did we say private wine class for twenty people?! But seriously, wine not use this opportunity to simultaneously hone your amateur sommelier skills and discover delectable new labels and varietals? You had me at Pinot.
Sophisti-Date Night
Culture in the Creek? Yes, it's true. Enjoy Shakespeare's classic, A Midsummer Night's Dream, performed by the exquisite Diablo Ballet troupe. $50 to hotspot restaurant LITA will satiate all of your ceviche and cocktail cravings. To be, or not to be: that IS the question.
Endorphi-Nation Staycation
Got restless teens and/or a testosterone-filled household? Learn or improve those rock climbing skills at Diablo Rock Gym (must be 14 or older), plus spend an hour in the batting cage or golf simulator with five friends at Bay Area Ballplayers. Finish the day off with a few cold ones and hearty bites at Canyon Club Brewery. Did we mention Father's Day is right around the corner?
Calling all Pickleballahs
Get in on the action! Pickleball is taking off in popularity and you don't want to be left out! You'll be the envy of the neighborhood with this fabulous starter set. Includes: 2 fashionable paddles, 2 visors, pickleballs, and a dual-purpose ball carrier/wine sleeve complete with a bottle of bubbly!
Home Is Where the Art Is
Nothing makes a house a home more than beautiful art on your walls. Beautify yours with a gorgeous floral signed lithograph print by acclaimed pop artist Rosha Nutt. You will also receive a one-hour in-home art consultation with the very talented Kelly Tuggle of On The Wall Designs. Whether you are looking to acquire works by well-established artists or from new emerging artists locally or nationally, Kelly’s expertise will guide and facilitate a positive buying experience.
I Feel Pretty
When you look good you feel good. This treasure trove of beauty products will help you put your best face forward. Perfect for a special event or to jumpstart a spring makeover, this wonderful make-up and skin care bundle has been carefully curated by local beauty maven Cathy Choi and includes a mani pedi from Lamorinda Nails PLUS a gorgeous essential pullover sweater from San Francisco cult-fave R Label.
Kid's Birthday Gift Grab Bag
Skip birthday gift shopping for an ENTIRE YEAR with this package of deluxe toys sure to please your kids’ classmates and buddies! Various ages and genders represented. Includes a gift card for a dozen delicious cupcakes from Susie Cakes, YUM!
Apple Gift Card
Whether your iphone screen has been cracked a little too long, your teen has been nagging you for a new one every minute or you just can't find that dang pair of airpods, who doesn't need to pick up a little something from the Apple store? This $500 gift card will help you finally check that item off your to do list.
I Left My Art in San Francisco
Roll down 24 into San Francisco for some of the best art and culture in the world! This package includes one dual level membership to the SFMOMA, four VIP general admission passes to the Legion of Honor or DeYoung musuems, and two tickets to the SF Symphony performance of Her Story on May 27. We're even throwing in a $50 gift card to help pay for parking!
Where the Wild Things Are
Calling all animal lovers! This is the perfect package for the family whose child may just be the next Bindi Irwin. Enjoy a day at the Oakland Zoo for two adults and two kids, plus four passes to The Lindsey Wildlife museum, along with two kids Hydroflasks to keep them hydrated throughout their adventures! Swing on over to ROAM burgers to grab a bite to eat with a $50 gift card.
Taco the Theatre Square
The Orinda Theatre is a treasure in our community. Built in 1941, it has been restored to its original glory -- including the 750-seat Grand Auditorium which now features state-of-the-art Meyer Sound. Come experience the magic with four movie tickets, and cap off the fun with a $50 gift card to nearby Comelones Tacos.
Remodelista Refresh
You know you've been wanting to give your home a fresh new look. Now is your chance! Branagh Development is one of the Bay Area's premier development and construction companies. Eye For Pretty is a renowned interior design studio known for beautiful and functional California coastal interiors. They are joining forces to help YOU refresh your home with a one hour home makeover consultation with Eye For Pretty's talented designers, complemented by one bedroom painting courtesy of Branagh. Expires Oct. 20, 2023
You're So Golden
Local fine jewelry designer JBJ exudes passion for both fashion and suppporting the community around her. This gorgeous 14 karat gold chain necklace can be worn alone or layered, whichever best fits your personal style expression. Chic and timeless, just like you!
