We have some fun and exciting items for the 2011Fiesta de Guatemala. In addition to the items listed below we will have a great selection of restaurant certificates, items from Guatemala, gift baskets, tickets to local theatre events, sporting events & much more. And don't forget about our fabulous Dessert Dash - where everyone bids to get first choice of the tasty desserts. Every day new items arrive....join us on May 8th to celebrate and shop the silent and live auctions.

Fairmont Olympic Hotel Gift Certificate
Enjoy an in-city getaway with this luxurious one-night stay at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in the heart of Seattle. Revel in deluxe accommodations with lavish bedding and traditionally elegant decor. Sleep-in, lounge around, and enjoy breakfast for two.
Value:$500

One Week Gabriola Island Getaway
Beaches, hiking, kayaking and art discoveries await you on Gabriola Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is the most northern island of the Southern Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia, west of Nanaimo and known as the "Isle of the Arts". Relax in a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house with all the amenities, accommodating 6-8 people. It is situated in a wooded lot, 3 blocks from Spring Beach, a 3/4 mile walk to the petroglyphs and an easy drive or bike ride to Silva Bay where you'll find various beaches and art studios.
Value:$1200

Villa Manon in Provence, France
Nestled in the foothills of the Petit Luberon, this large and lush villa overlooks the vineyards, Mont Ventoux and the villages of Roussillon and Joucas. With its wide open spaces on the main floor, opening to several covered terraces and the heated horizon pool, the house is ideal for large groups. This exquisite home accommodates up to 12 people. The main house includes 3 large bedrooms and there are 2 smaller bedrooms in the second house. The kitchen, decorated in the Provencal fashion, is the heart of the house. Equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, a large pantry, and all necessary cookware, from family heirlooms to modern pots and pans, it is truly fit for the gourmet cook.

Our American guests will feel at ease thanks to the imported measurement tools, cookbooks, washer/ dryer and ice-water dispenser fridge. Other amenities include: hairdryers, high-speed internet access, Satellite TV with English-speaking channels, a BBQ, a heated pool suitable for laps, a game area, a private garden with panoramic views of the apt valley, and an English-speaking house-manager who can double as a concierge and help you organize your stay with advance bookings, gourmet tours and in-house catering!

You may decide to spend an active day, discovering one of the numerous hillside villages, visiting the splendid lavender fields, shopping at the local markets or at the nearby farm for the bountiful regional produce. Or you can fill your days taking advantage of the lavish house and surroundings, resting in the shade, listening to the humming "Cigales", cooling off in the pool or going for a walk in the adjacent forest.
Value:$4725

Week Long Stay at San Juan Island Cabin
Treat yourself to some peace and quiet with a week's stay at a 1600 square foot waterfront cabin in Decatur Island in the beautiful San Juans. Get back to nature with this cabin hidden away in the surrounding forest. Invite friends and family because this cabin can accommodate up to 9 people with full amenities! Excludes: July 31-Aug 7 and Aug 30-Sept 5. Decatur Island is not served by Washington State Ferries, but there are two private ferry companies that transport for approximately $50/person (no waiting in lines!!!)
Value:$1500

Harstine Island Waterfront Cabin
One week stay at a 1908 waterfront farmhouse on Harstine Island. No need for a ferry, this property is 1 and 3/4 hours from Seattle and has its own bridge! The house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is cozy but can sleep 12 to 14 people. Two families fit easily, three if you don't mind a squeeze. We also have a huge tent for the summer months. The house features a wrap around deck and covered porch with a view of the Puget Sound. The property is on 4 acres and features a full sized basketball court, pickleball court, a hot tub, an outdoor shower, a fire pit for sing-alongs, a horseshoe pit, a croquet set, a meadow we use for wiffle ball and kickball, and a ping pong table. Be aware! We have no phone, no computer access, and no television. Board games and puzzles abound, and long naps are not required but certainly encouraged.
Value:$1000

Two Nights at a Leavenworth Cabin
Enjoy a two night stay in a cabin in the woods. This recently built, two bedroom, two bath cabin comfortably sleeps eight. Located on Highway 97, and close to Leavenworth, the cabin offers plenty of outdoor opportunities such as hiking, rafting, mountain biking and snow shoeing.
Value: $500
Donated by Dave & Rachel Couture

One Week in Sunriver
Enjoy a week of fun in Sunriver, Oregon. This fantastic home is 1900 ft ² with three bedrooms and three baths, sleeping up to 10 people comfortably. Two of the bedrooms are master suites. Sunriver is a fantastic place for family vacations. Rated golf courses, bike trails, tennis courts, and skiing nearby. Sunriver has something for everyone and activities for every season.
Value: $1700
Donated by John Fontana

France & California Wine Package:
Try these twelve exclusive red wines from France and California at a dinner party or an evening at home! Bottles of wine consist of 2 Leoville Barton 1998; 2 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 1998; 2 Chateau Sescar 1998; 2 Beychevelle 2000; 2 Chateau Chanterac 2002 and 2 Heitz (Bella Oaks) 1999.
Value: $1,100
Thank You: Jean-Francoise & Catherine Heitz

Guatemala for Two
Global Visionaries' special package starts with the comfort of being taken care of and guided by GV's beloved Country Coordinators, Mario Flores & Aurelio Hernandez! Accommodations and meals in Antigua include staying six days in the home of one Global Visionaries' favorite families and one romantic night at Hotel La Sinventura, one block off the Central Park. Meals include one dinner at the Welten, one Antigua's finest restaurants as well as a dinner for two provided by GVs old time favorite hangout spot, Cafe Sky. Attend Spanish language school for one week and receive one-on-one lessons at Centro Linguistico La Union while you sightsee, relax, and/or volunteer at one of Global Visionaries' ongoing school construction or reforestation projects or in the hospital.
Value: $2500
Thank You: Global Visionaries

Dinner a la Fontana
Chris Fontana, Executive Director of Global Visionaries and a Sicilian cook, will come to your home with helpers to prepare an exquisite Italian dinner for eight. Three bottles of wine included in the dinner. Best of all, you can leave the serving and cleaning to Chris and his crew.
Value: $800
Thank you: Chris Fontana & students of Global Visionaries

GV Work Crew Day
Does your yard need an extreme makeover? This is your one and only chance to bring an entire Global Visionaries crew of six to your restoration project for a day of work and fun that will amaze you. Your neighbors will thank you and you will feel like you've accomplished so much in such a short amount of time.
Value: $650
Thank You: Global Visionaries