The local food event of the year: Taste of Marin 2007

A Taste of Our Silent Auction Prizes….

Art for your Ears
Exquisite porcelain earrings with a “denim” glaze and twice fired with 22k gold. 14k gold earwires.

No expiration. Lifetime of feeling gorgeous!

Donated by: Jayne Thomas Designs
Value: $34
Starting Bid: $17
Increments: $5

Feel Like a Princess
Beads of rubies from the Northern lands of India, with 22k gold accents artistically strung into this amazing necklace, complete with matching ruby dangle earrings. Spectacular!

No expiration. Lifetime of enjoyment and flaunting.

Donated by: Belinda’s Beads
Value: $700
Starting Bid: $350
Increments: $25

Get Ripped!
Luxuriate in the sweat and the reward of two personal training sessions with Bruce Meierdiercks at Ripped Fitness at the Acqua Hotel.

Do not delay, this offer expires September 30, 2007. Good for appointments Monday through Saturday, call in advance to schedule your appointment.

Donated by: Ripped Fitness
Value: $200
Starting Bid:$100
Increments:$15

Where’s the Grass-fed Beef?
Experience some of the finest grass-fed beef in the county! 10 Pounds of Chileno Valley Ranch’s prime, pasture raised beef for your next dinner party.

No expiration. Call in advance to arrange pick up from Chileno Valley Ranch.

Donated by: Chileno Valley Ranch
Value: $75
Starting Bid: $35
Increments: $10

New York Steak, anyone?
Indulge your next backyard bar-b-que guests with New York Steaks from Niman Ranch, or treat yourself, or have a dinner for two. Whichever way you slice it, these 8 New York Steaks from Niman Ranch will surely put a mooooooooove in your groove!

No expiration. **** Please promptly pick up at Woodland Meats in Kentfield. Call in advance of your arrival and speak with Steve or Joe so your steaks will be ready and waiting for you.

Donated by: Woodland Meats
Value: $130
Starting Bid:$75
Increments: $10

Saddle up your horse and head down to the Emporium!
$50 gift certificate to outfit your inner Cowboy or Cowgirl (or your horse) at Cabline Emporium and Saddlery in the heart of Point Reyes Station.

No expiration. Please use promptly for yourself or on a gift for a good friend.

Donated by: Cabaline Emporium and Saddlery
Value: $50
Starting Bid:$25
Increments: $5

Mediterranean Cooking Class
Join Adrianna Dinihanian and up to five of your closest foodies at the Pine Point Cooking School to learn the art of Mediterrranean appetizers you can show off at your next party.

Expires December 20, 2007. Day or evening class, 2 ½ hours, time to be mutually agreed upon.

Donated by: Pine Point Cooking School
Value: $350
Starting Bid: $175
Increments: $20

Tricks of the Trade – Restaurant Review with Leslie Harlib
Join IJ criti Leslie Harlib and review a local restaurant in Marin. Learn how she does it, what to look for and enjoy a three course meal along the way.

Expires August 2008. Arrange date and restaurant with Leslie directly.

Donated by: Leslie Harlib
Value: $350
Starting Bid:$175
Increments: $20

Visionary Design & Consulting
Let Kimberly Call, 20 year design and consulting professional help put a little savvy in your garden, your home, your personal wardrobe, your business style, or even help plan your wedding day! Two hour consultation in the area of your choice.

DO NOT DELAY! This offer expires November 26, 2007. Call in advance for appointment. Session good for locations within 30 minute drive time of San Rafael.

Donated by: Kimberly Call Visionary Design & Consulting
Value: $250
Starting Bid: $125
Increments: $15

Luxuriate in a Thai Massage
Experience the extraordinary 2500 year old Thai massage technique that blends yoga and massage. Increase energy flow and flexibility. Suitable for all fitness levels.

DO NOT DELAY! This offer expires November 26, 2007. Advance reservations required.

Donated by: Thai Massage Center
Value: $180
Starting Bid: $90
Increments: $10

Access your Inner Mermaid or Merman
Experience the extraordinary benefits of the sea with a personal seaweed body wrap for 2 at your home in Marin County.

No expiration. Advance reservations required.

Donated by: Ocean Harvest Sea Vegetable Collective
Value: $200
Starting Bid:$100
Increments: $15

Dream Gourd by Gretchen
Hide your most intimate dreams among the woodburned and solar-burned designs in this wonderful gourd.

No expiration. Lovingly hand crafted for a lifetime of enjoyment.

Donated by: Gretchen Ceteras
Value: $75
Starting Bid: $35
Increments: $10

“Spirit of Paradise” 24 x 30 acrylic painting by Donna Solin
Feel like your swept away to Paradise in this acrylic painting of the ocean at sunset – hues of purple and gold take you away to the islands. Unframed canvas.

No expiration. Lifetime to daydreaming you were on the beach.

Donated by: Donna Solin
Value: $600
Starting Bid: $300
Increments: $25

“Big Fruit” Canvas Bag
Enjoy the art of Susan Chaney on a canvas market bag! Accented with leather handles and a panel bottom, easily folded flat for storage.

No expiration. Lifetime of Farmer’s Market purchases to be carried home for enjoying!