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A Taste of Yosemite

Warm your tastebuds in the winter wonderland of Yosemite with a culinary adventure featuring renowned American chefs:
• One double room for three nights at the Majestic Yosemite Hotel (formerly the Ahwahnee)
• Meet-the-Chef reception
• Cooking demonstrations
• Five-course gala dinner prepared by featured chef, with wine pairings

Based on availability Wednesdays through Fridays during January or February 2018.

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A Year of Dining

Dine once a month at a dozen of the finest restaurants the Bay Area has to offer. Your collection of gift certificates includes:

Oliveto, the newly reopened Wolf, and Commis, and Scott's Seafood in Oakland
Gather in Berkeley
Va de Vi and the new MoMo’s in Walnut Creek
Artisan Bistro and Postino in Lafayette
Farmstead in St. Helena
The Slanted Door in San Francisco
And an exclusive opportunity for four to dine at San Francisco's French Club (with member Craig Moody), an extraordinary 140-member eating club with a fabulous French chef

The French Club is subject to mutual availability and expires December 31, 2017.

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Ski Kirkwood

Enjoy a 4-night/5-day family or group getaway at this spacious Kirkwood Resort ski chalet that sleeps 22.
• Seven bedrooms include five queens, one room with two singles, one room with singles and air mattresses for ten, and two additional sofa beds
• Six bathrooms include two with whirlpool baths
• Well-equipped kitchen
• Four rock fireplaces and a view of Kirkwood resort
• Equipped with wifi and plenty of TVs
• Free shuttle to mountain from the front door and cross-country skiing right out the back door
• Well-behaved dogs allowed!

Dates based on mutual availability through December 25, 2017, excluding Labor Day and Fourth of July.

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火鍋 Hot Pot!

Join Cal Shakes Artistic Director Eric Ting and his wife, director and contemporary performance curator Meiyin Wang for an evening of hot pot, wine, and good company.
• Meiyin and Eric will prepare Chinese Hot Pot, a tradition recently featured in the SF Chronicle, for a party of eight at your home
• Gather around simmering pots of broth and prepare your own selections of meats, vegetables, and seafood
• Wines will be expertly paired by Jonathan Waters, Wine Director of Chez Panisse

To be held on a mutually agreeable date. Expires December 31, 2017.

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Parlez-Vous Ooh La La?

Enjoy a week in Paris!
• This charming one-bedroom apartment is situated on the Left Bank, within sight of the Seine and Notre Dame
• The Maître Albert apartment is located in the chic Fifth Arrondissement, where you’ll find fine restaurants, shops, and open-air markets
• The apartment accommodates a maximum of four people

Stay subject to availability; may be used for any mutually agreeable week between April 1 and December 31, 2017.

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Play It As You Like it

“Tread the Boards” at the Bruns under the Orinda sky with a walk-on role in Cal Shakes’As You Like It.
• Rehearse with the company under the direction of Eric Ting
• Get ready backstage with costume and makeup provided by our designers & crew
• Your admirers will cheer you on from four VIP seats
• Take home a souvenir photograph of your curtain call
• Not destined for the stage? Sponsor the Bruns debut of a student or community partner and say, “I knew them when!”

Walk-on role for one individual to take place on a mutually agreed-upon date between May 24 and June 18, 2017. Expires on June 18, 2017.

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San Diego Oceanfront Splendor

Ensconce yourself for one week at a beautiful four-bedroom beach house located just steps from the water in San Diego’s south Mission Beach. This spacious home is ideal for a multi-couple or family getaway.
• Beachfront 2,500-square-foot home
• Bedrooms suitable for 10 adults or a mix of 14 adults and children include a king bed, two queens, one full, and six twin beds and three bathrooms
• Expansive two-car garage, internet, cable TV, gas fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen

Subject to availability, which currently includes most of 2018 through March, as well as the following 2017 dates: August 12 - 26, September 5 - October 1, October 14 - November 18, and November 22 - December 31. Expires on March 4, 2018.

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Ultimate Napa Valley

Dine at the renowned French Laundry, touted as “the best restaurant in the world, period” by celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, then amble down the street for an overnight stay at the comfortably chic North Block Hotel.
• Three-Michelin-starred dining for four, with insider access for reservations
• Silver Experience tasting menu includes champagne service
• Hotel accommodations to use as you like: two rooms/one night OR one room/two nights

Subject to mutually agreeable date. It is advised that reservations be made at least 60 days in advance. Expires December 31, 2017.

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Access Ashland

Break away from the Bay for a weekend of theater at the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival with Cal Shakes’ Artistic Director Eric Ting as your guide.
• Includes two nights’ accommodation
• Take in three plays with VIP house seats for two
• Dinner with Eric Ting and OSF Artistic Director Bill Rauch
• Behind-the-scenes tour of OSF’s theater spaces, greenroom, and other backstage areas

Dates based on mutual availability during the 2017 season ending October 29, 2017.

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La Dolce Vita

Live the sweet life with a week’s holiday at an historic Italian villa overlooking the valleys and vineyards of the Umbria region—the Green Heart of Italy.
• Seven-night stay for eight at La Quercia, a 15th-century terrace villa
• The historic estate has modern amenities including an infinity swimming pool
• Enjoy a private chef’s dinner during your stay
• Cook in a fully stocked kitchen, with gourmet lessons available upon request!
• Plan your trip at a private al fresco antipasto party for eight; hosted by Sharon Simpson in her serene sculpture-filled garden in Orinda

From Saturday to Saturday. Subject to availability. Antipasto Party is available from mid-May through September. Expires December 31, 2017.

	1	A Taste of Yosemite Warm your tastebuds in the winter wonderland of Yosemite with a culinary adventure featuring renowned American chefs: • One double room for three nights at the Majestic Yosemite Hotel (formerly the Ahwahnee) • Meet-the-Chef reception • Cooking demonstrations • Five-course gala dinner prepared by featured chef, with wine pairings Based on availability Wednesdays through Fridays during January or February 2018.
	2	A Year of Dining Dine once a month at a dozen of the finest restaurants the Bay Area has to offer. Your collection of gift certificates includes: Oliveto, the newly reopened Wolf, and Commis, and Scott's Seafood in Oakland Gather in Berkeley Va de Vi and the new MoMo’s in Walnut Creek Artisan Bistro and Postino in Lafayette Farmstead in St. Helena The Slanted Door in San Francisco And an exclusive opportunity for four to dine at San Francisco's French Club (with member Craig Moody), an extraordinary 140-member eating club with a fabulous French chef The French Club is subject to mutual availability and expires December 31, 2017.
	3	Ski Kirkwood Enjoy a 4-night/5-day family or group getaway at this spacious Kirkwood Resort ski chalet that sleeps 22. • Seven bedrooms include five queens, one room with two singles, one room with singles and air mattresses for ten, and two additional sofa beds • Six bathrooms include two with whirlpool baths • Well-equipped kitchen • Four rock fireplaces and a view of Kirkwood resort • Equipped with wifi and plenty of TVs • Free shuttle to mountain from the front door and cross-country skiing right out the back door • Well-behaved dogs allowed! Dates based on mutual availability through December 25, 2017, excluding Labor Day and Fourth of July.
	4	火鍋 Hot Pot! Join Cal Shakes Artistic Director Eric Ting and his wife, director and contemporary performance curator Meiyin Wang for an evening of hot pot, wine, and good company. • Meiyin and Eric will prepare Chinese Hot Pot, a tradition recently featured in the SF Chronicle, for a party of eight at your home • Gather around simmering pots of broth and prepare your own selections of meats, vegetables, and seafood • Wines will be expertly paired by Jonathan Waters, Wine Director of Chez Panisse To be held on a mutually agreeable date. Expires December 31, 2017.
	5	Parlez-Vous Ooh La La? Enjoy a week in Paris! • This charming one-bedroom apartment is situated on the Left Bank, within sight of the Seine and Notre Dame • The Maître Albert apartment is located in the chic Fifth Arrondissement, where you’ll find fine restaurants, shops, and open-air markets • The apartment accommodates a maximum of four people Stay subject to availability; may be used for any mutually agreeable week between April 1 and December 31, 2017.
	6	Play It As You Like it “Tread the Boards” at the Bruns under the Orinda sky with a walk-on role in Cal Shakes’As You Like It. • Rehearse with the company under the direction of Eric Ting • Get ready backstage with costume and makeup provided by our designers & crew • Your admirers will cheer you on from four VIP seats • Take home a souvenir photograph of your curtain call • Not destined for the stage? Sponsor the Bruns debut of a student or community partner and say, “I knew them when!” Walk-on role for one individual to take place on a mutually agreed-upon date between May 24 and June 18, 2017. Expires on June 18, 2017.
	7	San Diego Oceanfront Splendor Ensconce yourself for one week at a beautiful four-bedroom beach house located just steps from the water in San Diego’s south Mission Beach. This spacious home is ideal for a multi-couple or family getaway. • Beachfront 2,500-square-foot home • Bedrooms suitable for 10 adults or a mix of 14 adults and children include a king bed, two queens, one full, and six twin beds and three bathrooms • Expansive two-car garage, internet, cable TV, gas fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen Subject to availability, which currently includes most of 2018 through March, as well as the following 2017 dates: August 12 - 26, September 5 - October 1, October 14 - November 18, and November 22 - December 31. Expires on March 4, 2018.
	8	Ultimate Napa Valley Dine at the renowned French Laundry, touted as “the best restaurant in the world, period” by celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, then amble down the street for an overnight stay at the comfortably chic North Block Hotel. • Three-Michelin-starred dining for four, with insider access for reservations • Silver Experience tasting menu includes champagne service • Hotel accommodations to use as you like: two rooms/one night OR one room/two nights Subject to mutually agreeable date. It is advised that reservations be made at least 60 days in advance. Expires December 31, 2017.
	9	Access Ashland Break away from the Bay for a weekend of theater at the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival with Cal Shakes’ Artistic Director Eric Ting as your guide. • Includes two nights’ accommodation • Take in three plays with VIP house seats for two • Dinner with Eric Ting and OSF Artistic Director Bill Rauch • Behind-the-scenes tour of OSF’s theater spaces, greenroom, and other backstage areas Dates based on mutual availability during the 2017 season ending October 29, 2017.
	10	La Dolce Vita Live the sweet life with a week’s holiday at an historic Italian villa overlooking the valleys and vineyards of the Umbria region—the Green Heart of Italy. • Seven-night stay for eight at La Quercia, a 15th-century terrace villa • The historic estate has modern amenities including an infinity swimming pool • Enjoy a private chef’s dinner during your stay • Cook in a fully stocked kitchen, with gourmet lessons available upon request! • Plan your trip at a private al fresco antipasto party for eight; hosted by Sharon Simpson in her serene sculpture-filled garden in Orinda From Saturday to Saturday. Subject to availability. Antipasto Party is available from mid-May through September. Expires December 31, 2017.