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Roundtable Lunch with the Mayor!
Enjoy a lunch with the Mayor Greg Nickel
in his private office in city hall! Value: priceless
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Experience the Seattle Times and
13 Coins!
Get a private tour of the Seattle Times newsroom and
sit in on the daily morning news meeting
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Salt Spring Island
Retreat
Spend a week long island retreat at picturesque
Salt Spring Island . Enjoy this private lake-front cottage
with large loft bedroom, a studio with a double bed
and a spacious deck. While there, youÕll receive a private
art lesson or consultation from a well-known local artist,
Amarah Gabriel. Value: $1200
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Methow Valley Fishing
Retreat
Spend an unforgettable weekend
for two at a private lake cabin tucked away in pristine
wilderness. Includes transportation, meals, accommodation,
and fishing equipment, if needed. Fed by fresh spring
water, the small lake has plentiful large trout up to
5 lbs. that will thrill fisherman of all levels. Owner
Phil Davis will be your host and weekend guide, and
can even give fly fishing lessons! Value: $750
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Two
Nights in a Seattle Historic Houseboat
Enjoy two nights on a rustic, historic houseboat (circa
1920) on Lake Union belonging to the late Seattle Times
wine critic Tom Stockley. This quaint houseboat includes
one bedroom, with futon in living room, and deck in
backÑperfect for sipping wine and watching the seaplanes
and sailboats pass by. Value: $400
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Island
Backpacking Naturalist Camp
Head to the Olympic Peninsula and experience its coastal
waters and old-growth rainforest! IslandwoodÕs expert
guides will lead you through the Olympic National Park
located near Lake Ozette while you learn about plants,
animals, orienteering, and yourself. Value: $525
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2 Night Stay at Scottish Lakes High
Camp
Spend two nights for two people at the Scottish Lakes
High Camp! This rustic camp is nestled in the Cascades
5000 feet above sea level, just east of the pristine
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. The camp includes nine
cozy cabins, hot tub, sauna, day lodge, friendly hospitality,
and round-trip transportation from the parking lot.
This backcountry retreat is perfect for your next mountain
adventure, whether it's skiing or snowshoeing in the
winter, or hiking in the fall! Value: $400
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Dinner
a la Fontana!
Cristoforo Fontana, the best damn Sicilian cook in Seattle,
will come to your home and prepare an exquisite dinner
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Leave the serving and cleanup
to him and his crew!
.....and many more!!!!
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Sensational Seafood Ciappino Dinner
GV Board of Director, Ann Lawrence, will cook a delicious
Italian seafood dinner for 8 to 10 people! Meal will
include seafood soup, salad, and hors dÕoeuvres. Value:
$500
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Fine Wine Collection
A dozen bottles of premium wine from the cellars of
GV Friends, Jean Francois and Catherine Heitz. Value:
$900
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Marriott Mountain Desert Getaway
Enjoy a four day, three night stay at your choice of
three Marriott Hotel Resorts. Spend the day skiing world-class
slopes and relax at night at the Timber Lodge in South
Lake Tahoe, CA. Or, spend the afternoon playing golf
on a lush green field with mountain views at the Shadow
Ridge Marriott in Palm Desert, CA. Or decide to experience
southwestern beauty at Canyon Villas in Phoenix/Scottsdale,
AZ. Whichever destination you choose is sure to be a
relaxing retreat. Value: $800
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Marriott Newport Coast Villa Getaway
Enjoy a luxurious four day, three night stay at one
of Southern California's most exclusive and breathtaking
beaches. Marriott's Newport Coast Villas offers grandiose
Mediterranean style suites perched atop a picturesque
bluff overlooking the endless mystic of the Pacific
Ocean. Enjoy the opulence and natural beauty of this
famous location: golf at neighboring Pelican Hill Golf
Club, take a romantic cruise from the Newport Beach
Harbor, or explore nearby Crystal Cove State Park. No
matter what you choose to do, this promises to be a
delight. Value: $800
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Marriott Hawaiian Getaway
Enjoy a six day, five night stay at your choice of Marriott
Resorts in Hawaii. Snorkel in sapphire waters, hike
flourishing trails, or unwind at the beach. Withdraw
from it all and relax at the luxurious beach-front Ko
Olina Resort in Oahu. Or, experience the Garden Isle
at the Kauai Beach Resort. Each resort offers you all
the best - acclaimed dining, swimming pools, tennis
courts, golf courses, and more. The lush tropics and
adventures of Hawaii await you. Value: $1750
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Villa Manon in Provence,
France
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This lovely home of uncompromising value
offers huge windows openings onto several levels of
terraces, a heated horizon pool, and large gardens.
Wonderful views extend over the dramatic landscape of
Provence. Recently and beautifully refurbished, Villa
Manon features many touches that enhance the
comfort and pleasure of
your stay. All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms and are
air-conditioned. Inviting casual living spaces, indoor
and out, offer the option of enjoying each other's company
or finding a little peace and quiet. Villa Manon embodies
style and seclusion in a gorgeous country setting, yet
with access to many quaint little villages and so many
other gems and sites of Provence Black out dates are
July and August. Value: $5,000
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Experience Rio!!!
Discover Brazil during this week-long
stay in a spectacular house in Angra dos Reis, a coastal
town two hours from Rio de Janeiro, land of Brazil's
famous beaches and Carnival! This region is exquisitely
beautiful with its mountains and countless islands in
the sea.
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two story home has four suites
and all the modern amenities. It is within a close community
with a golf course, pool, five-star hotel, bar, and places
for horseback riding. Drive north and visit Rio de Janeiro
Corcodao (The Christ)- the place to view the city. Includes
two round trip air tickets on continental Airlines in
"G Class". "G Class" is the equivalent of redeeming air
mile points and space is very limited. Travelers are advised
to book tickets several months in advance. Travelers may
choose to purchase their own air tickets for this package
and use the G class tickets for another trip to Brazil.
Please note blackout dates: July 1-30, 2007 & November
1, 2007- February 28, 2008. Good for one year from auction
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Experience the Magic of Africa
Experience the Magic of South Africa in this once-in-a-lifetime
trip for two. Each package includes 6 days/nights luxury
accommodation at Zulu Nyala Game Lodge. All establishments
are air-conditioned, 4-star international standard and
are situated in the heart of South Africa Zululand.
All meals included. Two game viewing activities each
day by professional game rangers in open game viewing
vehicle.
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One Week at the Oasis Resort in
Palm Springs Getaway ~ February 14 - 21, 2009!
Stay in a two bedroom, two bath unit with a full kitchen,
washer/dryer, and deck. The resort offers swimming and
tennis, and is close to golf courses, shopping, and
restaurants. Value: $2100
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2 Bedroom Condo on Island of Kauai
Newly remodeled 2 bedroom condo in a central and quiet
location on the beautiful island of Kauai in Hawaii
. Relax in privacy as you enjoy the sights of paradise.
This tranquil beachfront resort invites quiet moments
and peaceful interludes which you can enjoy in a newly
remodeled lagoon view unit. Swimming pool & spa, tennis
courts, full kitchen with microwave, washer/dryer, and
BBQ amenities. Colorful flowers, lush plants, a variety
of palm trees, and the impressive Hawaiian oceanfront
paradise landscape await just outside your bedroom.
Value: $1200
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Enchanted Italian Dinner for 8
A friend of Global Visionaries, Julie Galichotte will
cook delicious Italian dinner for eight at your home.
A four course rustic Italian or Mexican dinner for 8,
al fresco at Julie's house or yours during the warm,
outdoor eating months. Includes appetizers, salad, main
course and dessert. Value: $650
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Little Italy Cooking Class for 10
Learn to cook classic Italian dishes with this cooking
class for ten at Little Italy in Pioneer Square with
Seattle icon and master chef, Luigi DeNunzio. Bon Apetito!
Value: $400
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Does your yard need an extreme makeover?
This is your one and only chance to bring an entire
Global Visionaries crew of six to you "restoration"
project for a day of work and fun that will amaze you.
Your neighbors will thank you. Please arrange ASAP with
the crew leader to ensure crew availability. Value:
$800.00
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