Wish Night Gala & Auction - Live Auction

All your worries will drift away during your mid-summer stay at the Esperanza Resort in Cabo San Lucas. Your three-bedroom villa boasts over 3,000 square feet of pure heaven, easily sleeping up to 10 guests. While staying in the villa, you will have full access to all of the resort's amenities, including the fitness center, multiple pools, hot tubs and award-winning spa. Explore downtown Cabo San Lucas or remain at the resort and bask in the sun on your own private terrace. This vacation has it all, including transportation to and from the airport in Seattle and Cabo. All you have to do is pack a bag and get ready for a week filled with siestas, sun and leisure. Airfare is included to this amazing destination with two roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines.

Escape to Mexico for yoga and surfing in a quiet, sunny spot, breathing in the scent of exotic flowers. That's what awaits you on your Via Yoga retreat for two in Sayulita, Mexico. All of the trip logistics are taken care of, including six nights accommodations at a deluxe ocean view resort, daily breakfast, three group dinners, round trip airport transfers, and two roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines. All resort classes, including yoga, surfing and meditation are included. In addition, you will be treated to an hour-long private, in-room massage to help you unwind. During your stay you can also choose from a variety of day trips to the surrounding region where you will enjoy the natural beauty of Sayulita. Though only 22 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, you'll feel worlds away.

Set sail on the high seas for any 12-day Holland America Cruise for two! Step aboard this five-star fleet and into a world of elegant staterooms and gourmet cuisine. Each ship's world-class spa treatments and glittering nightlife are all part of the unique Holland America Line experience. You can choose from their many Caribbean, South American, Hawaiian, Mexican, Baltic, European, Australian, or Southeast Asian routes. Where in the world will you go on this one-of-a-kind vacation?

A dominant presence in the art world, Northwest native Dale Chihuly has made a lasting contribution to the art scene. His fascination with abstracted flower forms and the sea have been the inspiration behind many of his glass series, including "Seaforms", "Persians" and more. Tonight, you're invited to bid on this spectacular 2001 masterpiece titled, "Parrot Green Persian." Hand-blown in brilliant shades of green rimmed with a red band, this piece measures 7" x 13" x 14" and is a true treasure.

Begin your evening at Pacific Northwest Ballet's performance of "Laugh Out Loud!" Enjoy two mixed-bill comedy programs, both featuring the highly anticipated world premier of Broadway darling Susan Stroman's ("The Producers", "Oklahoma!", "Young Frankenstein") first work for PNB. The evening continues with a luxurious three-hour limousine ride, courtesy of British Motor Coach. Choose from either a vintage or modern vehicle for your night on the town complete with personal chauffer. End the evening with the indulgence of a night in Hotel 1000's luxurious Grand Suite. This expansive 2,000 square foot two-bedroom suite features wrap-around views of downtown Seattle and the waterfront from its 14th floor location. The double door entry into the master bedroom and private bath leads to an intimate sanctuary with a separate shower for two, a bath with a window overlooking the city, and an LCD television with surround sound. What a wonderful way to spend an evening in Seattle.

Experience the workings of an ocean-going tugboat while on a four-to-five day trip aboard a Western Towboat tug from Seattle to several cities in Southeast Alaska including Ketchikan, Petersburg, Juneau, Haines & Skagway. The Western Towboat Company has been operating tugs and barges from Puget Sound to the Aleutian Islands, from Arctic Alaska to the Hawaiian Islands and to the Panama Canal for over 48 years. Don't forget your camera on this trip because the sights will be breathtaking!

See New York at its most beautiful time of year with this all-expense-paid trip to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with a shopping spree bonus! This package includes two VIP tickets to the parade that are not available for public sale, a $500 gift card for a shopping spree at Macy's, four nights stay at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, two roundtrip tickets to New York on Alaska Airlines, and a luxurious limousine ride from the airport to your hotel. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will leave you feeling like royalty in America's most exciting city!

Become royalty with an exclusive VIP table at our 2009 Wish Night Gala & Auction tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 14. This package includes table placement of your choice, 10 VIP tickets, champagne, a gourmet dinner, valet parking for table guests, and special Make-A-Wish mementos. Stay in the Westin's Presidential Suite, occupying two-thirds of the top floor of the north tower and boasting a 270 degree view, an expansive parlor and dining area with double-size marble wet bar. Your senses will be elevated after experiencing the double-sized master bedroom with king sized Heavenly Bed and marble bath which includes a soothing Jacuzzi and shower.

Cozy up by the fire or sip hot chocolate during your two-night, three-day stay at this beautiful, custom-designed ski chalet located in Girdwood, Alaska. Featuring four bedrooms, five bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, sauna, outdoor hot tub, pool table, and steam room, this chalet is truly a winter paradise. Don't forget to go outside and enjoy the great outdoors as you'll be nestled in the breathtaking Turnagain Arm and spectacular Mt. Alyeska, the perfect location for skiing, hiking and sight-seeing. Take advantage of this luxurious and authentic Alaskan adventure! Travel in style with two roundtrip airline tickets courtesy of Alaska Airlines.

Let your children's imagination soar with this upscale backyard playhouse. Give them a mini-home to call their own and it will provide many years of delightful playtime! This charming house includes a dutch door, two windows, metal roof, red shed entry door, and comes complete with window boxes for your little ones to start their very own garden. Assembly of this item is simple, requiring no nails, and Coast Cabins will even send someone to your home to help you put it together! The playhouse measures 6' x 6' x 3'.

Travel to the live music capital of the world for some great musical performances and lone-star hospitality. You and your guest will fly roundtrip from Seattle to Austin courtesy of Continental Airlines. While in town, soak up the ambiance of the Four Seasons Hotel on Ladybird Lake for two nights in a lake view guest room. While the hotel is located in the heart of the city, its world-famous spa, tranquil setting of beautiful gardens and fresh lake breeze will relax you to your core. Extend your Austin stay with a $400 gift certificate (rates vary from $200-$350/night) to the historic Mansion at Judge's Hill, a four-star resort featuring unparalleled luxury. Enjoy some southern hospitality and authentic Texas cuisine with dinner for two at world famous Stubb's Barbeque and yet another dinner for two at Lamberts, one of Austin's best new restaurants. Also included are gift certificates at Carmelo's Ristorante ($200), the Roaring Fork ($100), and the Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill ($100). Complete your rockstar experience with two backstage passes to hear some of Austin's best live music and as well as passes to the Texas State Historical Museum and Imax Theater.

Escape to one of the Pacific Northwest's most beautiful beaches in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Stay for one week in a new four-bedroom, three-bath beach home located only four houses away from the beach. Ocean views from the deck and dining room allow you to watch spectacular sunsets. The bedroom on the main level has a queen bed and there are two additional bedrooms upstairs, each with king beds. The oversized bunk room features bunks for additional sleep space along with a large TV. A cozy gas fireplace warms the living room in the breezy coastal evenings. During the day when you're not at the beach, you can lounge and barbeque in the beautifully landscaped backyard or on the deck, complete with an outdoor shower.

Dig up history and family fun with this week-long vacation digging for dinosaur bones with paleontologists! Your family will learn how to prospect for dig sites, excavate a site and process artifacts. You'll even take home some fossils of your own. Named after a child whose wish was to dig there, the "Andrew Site" has already produced hadrosaurs, triceratops and T-Rex fossils! Next, visit the Makoshika Dinosaur Museum, where your family will learn how to construct a dinosaur display. Take your time on your road trip! Enjoy a complimentary overnight stay at the La Quinta Inn in Couer d'Alene for up to four people. You will enjoy a free breakfast buffet, relax and refresh in the indoor pool and spa, and savor freshly baked cookies at night. Enjoy the Kalispell, Montana, La Quinta Inn which is conveniently located near Glacier National Park. During your dig experience, stay five nights at the Yellowstone River Inn, with convenient transportation from the Inn to your dig site. This trip is family fun for all!

You and two guests can get up close and personal with popular morning show radio hosts Fitz in the Morning and Mary White. Join them for their fun-filled broadcast to see what really goes on behind the scenes at The New 100.7 The WOLF, Seattle's hottest country station. Also included in this terrific experience is a top-of-the-line Epiphone guitar signed by performers and artists at the 2006 Country Music Awards show.

You and a guest are invited to experience the thrill, excitement and glamour of Hollywood first hand with a weekend stay at The Beverly Hilton Hotel with roundtrip tickets to Los Angeles on Alaska Airlines. You and a special guest will be treated to a weekend stay in deluxe accommodations that include breakfast. Enjoy a $150 credit in the Hilton's signature Aqua Star Spa, where you can choose from a menu of professional spa treatments. Hooray for Hollywood!

Experience Whistler Village during the spring or summer months with a five-night escape to a Snowy Creek condo in Whistler, BC. The condo sleeps 10 and has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and comes complete with a hot tub, sauna, BBQ grill, pool table, espresso machine, three bikes, a dining table that comfortably seats 10, and a deck. Located at the base of Whistler Mountain, it is a short three-minute walk to Whistler Village and a four-minute walk to Blackcomb base. Also included is an award-winning adventure for two with Ziptrek Ecotours. This thrilling combination of ecological education and zipline experience is fun for seasoned explorers and beginners alike.

Do you love the Food Network? Ever find yourself saying "bam" in the serenity of your own kitchen? If so, don't miss out on this unique and unparalleled experience! Brent Martin, Executive Chef of the Grand Hyatt Seattle and Hyatt at Olive 8, will treat you and seven guests to a one-of-a-kind culinary experience. Enjoy an interactive dinner where you'll learn about isolating flavors, how to maximize and blend them, and how to complement them with wine to create inspiring meals! As hosts of the party, you and a guest will enjoy overnight accommodations in a suite at the Grand Hyatt Seattle, nestled conveniently in the heart of Seattle's retail and theater district. Bon Appétit!

Experience Washington wines from beginning to end. This year-long program allows you and three friends to adopt a vine located at Wenatchee's Chateau Faire Le Pont vineyards and then take part in all of the annual stages of winemaking. Activities include pruning (Sat., Apr. 5), crushing (Sat., Jul. 12), racking and blending (Sat., Oct. 4), and bottling (Sat., Jan. 10). Don't miss this amazing hands-on learning experience! Also included in this fabulous package is a rare Leonetti six-bottle vertical set of Cabernet Sauvignon. This priceless set includes one bottle each from 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, and comes with a classic six-bottle antique box. Cheers!

This adorable black male puppy is looking for a new home! Labradoodles, a cross between Labradors and Poodles have become very popular, and have recently been sanctioned as a breed of their own. Labradoodles are sociable, friendly, non-aggressive, and extremely intuitive. Their non-allergic coats make them a great addition to families with allergies. Give man's best friend a new home tonight!

Light up any room with this gorgeous necklace that features a .56 carat aquamarine gemstone and diamonds totaling .29 carats in total weight, set in a 14k white gold chain measuring 16". Whether for a special birthday or an important anniversary, diamonds are a girl's best friend!

Treat 49 of your closest friends to a party at one of Seattle's most admired art galleries. Your guests will enjoy three cases of Columbia Winery's 2001 Syrah in Belltown's Canlis Glass Gallery, critically acclaimed by numerous local publications as one of the Northwest's finest art galleries, with artist Jean-Pierre Canlis at the forefront of this artistic innovation. Whether you choose to host a company gathering, Washington wine tasting or chic birthday party, the gallery is the perfect venue for your event!

Planning a trip to Ireland? Explore Ireland's beautiful countryside during a one-week stay (seven days) for up to six people. This three-bedroom, three-bath home is located on the west coast of Ireland and comes complete with linens, a fully-appointed kitchen and incomparable mountain and water views. The home is located just 10 minutes from the picturesque town of Westport. Erin Go Bragh! (Ireland Forever!)

Video-gamers, take your obsession to the next level with this VIP Nintendo experience! You'll start with a behind-the-scenes tour for six at Nintendo headquarters in Redmond. Then you and your friends can have the ultimate gaming experience with your new Nintendo Wii, extra controllers, promotional products, and five Wii games including Super Smash Bros Brawl. Get your game on!

Escape the stress and strain of everyday life with a girls' day off for eight. You and your girlfriends will be treated to Signature Treatments at Julep Nail Parlor. Julep's treatments provide the ultimate reviving and pampering of your hands and feet. Your experience will include Julep's signature manicure and pedicure, eyebrow design, and goody packages for eight! No day of pampering is complete without enjoying a nice wine. This package includes a three-liter magnum of traditional Bordeaux blended from key vineyards in the Columbia and Walla Walla valleys. This 2004 vintage is elegant and bold. The wine is presented in an etched and hand-painted magnum bottle. You'll receive another three bottles of Segura Viudas Brut Reserva to round out your wine selections for this memorable party.

Start thinking of sunshine and lazy summer days. A beautiful Lake Entiat home is yours for a three-night stay during the weekend of August 14 - 17. Bring up to nine guests for a good time at this three-bedroom, three-bath vacation home with a hot tub and pool table. The home is located just two blocks from a swimming pool, boat launch and Lake Entiat, and is only a 15-minute drive from Lake Chelan. Your stay includes a selection of wine from Chelan's local wineries. Additionally, your package includes a round of golf for four at Bear Mountain Ranch, an 18-hole public golf course with incredible lake and mountain views from every hole. You'll find plenty of sun and fun on this relaxing Eastern Washington vacation!

You and 19 guests will be treated like proverbial "kids in a candy store" when you take over Chocolate Box, Seattle's newest shrine to chocolate. It will be a party of chocolate delights, the world's best gelato, and yummy drinks. The evening includes all-you-can-eat and drink chocolate everything, a decorated cake provided by the venue, samples from Chocolate Box partners such as Fran's Chocolates, guidance from Chocolate Box staff in the art of chocolate, a Chocolate Box gift bag for each guest, and huge discounts on all of the store's inventory! Make the evening more decadent by serving a 1997 Red Willow Cabernet Franc, celebrated as being aged to perfection. You'll be in posession of six bottles of this fabulous wine, which is sure to tantalize the taste buds of any wine enthusiast. This party is perfect for a birthday, bridal shower, or simply as a fun group activity at the end of a stressful week!

Treat yourself and some of your closest friends to dinner at one of Seattle's finest steak houses, El Gaucho, with winemaker Jarrod Boyle of Alexandria Nicole Cellars to perfectly pair wine with your meal and learn in the process. El Gaucho offers a nostalgic dining experience that takes you back to a special time. The tableside preparations of Caesar Salad, Chateaubriand and Bananas Foster are paired with an extensive world-class wine list.

How about some live entertainment for your next big party? The Wiretapppers play a great variety of acoustic string band material including western swing, jazz standards, old country ballads and honky-tonk favorites, with a few originals and bluegrass instrumentals thrown in to boot. The band sings in two- and three-part harmony and will perform two 45-minute sets in the location of your choice within 25 miles of Seattle. To add to the festivities, you will receive two magnums of 'Tripple Threat' from DeLille Cellars for your celebration. This one-of-a-kind special blend from DeLille Cellars is not sold directly to the public or any other licensed accounts. "Triple Threat" is a blend of Chaleur Estate, D2, and Harrison Hill and features all three labels on the bottle.

With the 2008 Beijing Olympics right around the corner, here is a rare chance to watch the USA's Olympic athletes prepare for their international competition while training at the Olympic Training Complex in Colorado Springs. You and your guest will be provided with roundtrip airfare to Denver courtesy of Frontier Airlines. Make your way to Colorado Springs for a comfortable two-night stay at the lovely Hyatt Place Hotel in Colorado Springs. Upon arrival at the training facility, you will get to select the Olympic hopeful of your choice to spend a day with and learn from. Also included is a personalized tour of the vast facility, an in-depth look at the athlete's intense training schedule and lunch for two at the United States Olympic Dining Hall where you will be up-close and personal with an array of Olympic hopefuls. A special digital photo montage chronicling your visit completes this once-in-a-lifetime experience.