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Experience #1
Summer Houseboat Jazz Party
Your group of up to 12 will be treated to dinner and drinks at the East Lake Union home of Sue Nixon. Guests will enjoy an evening of live music – a mix of Jazz and 70’s music – with her trio while taking in panoramic views from the deck of this quintessentially Seattle houseboat on the heart of Lake Union.
With an iconic view that stretches from the Space Needle to Gas Works Park, you and your guests can watch the baby ducks, sailboat races, rowers, kayakers and resident beavers who frequent the waters near the dock.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date, but summer or fall are suggested to enjoy the best weather and activity.
Please note that this houseboat is stationary!
Expires 3/15/26. Value: $2,000
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Experience #2
Puerto Rican Culinary & Cultural Experience
Puerto Rican Culinary & Cultural Experience for Four: Join Yamila Sterling, Harvest Against Hunger board member and cultural ambassador for an unforgettable evening of Puerto Rican culinary delights with rich cultural immersion. Yamila will bring the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rico for four guests right to your table. This intimate experience promises a feast for the senses, music, and a deeper understanding of Puerto Rican heritage all in the warm and welcoming atmosphere and comfort of your home and other location. If desired, guests can participate in some meal preparation. This event will occur on a mutually agreeable date and time. Location to be arranged by the winner and must be within the greater Seattle Area.
Expires 3/15/26. Value: $1,000
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Experience #3
Winemaker Dinner for Six at Abbe Winery
Enjoy an authentic winemaker dinner at Abbe Vineyard Winery, a charming boutique winery nestled in the heart of Federal Way. The dinner will be hosted by Dainis Svarcs, Abbe’s winemaker, on the winery’s terrace overlooking 4.5 acres of rolling vineyards. Each of the five courses will be thoughtfully paired with a specific wine to enhance the flavors of both the dish and wine. You will learn directly from Dainis about the vineyard, winemaking process, tasting notes, and behind-the-scenes stories. What a picturesque setting for six of you to indulge in a unique wine tasting experience! To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date and time.
Expires 3/14/26. Value $750
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Experience #4
Holland America Line Cruise
Luxurious 7-Day Cruise for Two on Holland America Line
Welcome to Holland America Line, the cruise line dedicated to explorers, foodies and music lovers. On board our perfectly sized ships, enjoy unrivaled dining influenced by our Culinary Council® of seven world-renowned chefs, live music for every taste and gracious service from our friendly crew. Ashore, visit our award-winning private island in the Caribbean, explore the calving glaciers of Alaska, discover the sparkling beaches of the Mexican Riviera or experience the charming towns of Canada & New England.
Value: $4,200
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Experience #5
Cinnamon Roll Making with Jerilyn Brusseau, Cinnabon Co-Creator
Join the co-creator of Cinnabon, Jerilyn Brusseau, for a delightful day learning to bake her Grandmother’s cinnamon rolls in your own home with seven of your friends.
Jerilyn grew up learning to bake alongside her Grandmother who made pies and rolls for the local restaurants in her small Montana town.
She says, “My Grandmother’s Montana Ranch kitchen was a place of magic and mystery. Everything she made tasted just like love. She made everything by hand, without electricity or running water. She baked her legendary cinnamon rolls in a wood-fired oven, filling her home with the spirit and flavor of essential goodness.”
In 1978, these melt in your mouth cinnamon rolls set the stage for Jerilyn opening “Brusseau’s in Edmonds,” an inviting cafe and country bakery in downtown Edmonds.
In 1985, Rich Komen, Restaurants Unlimited CEO, called and said “Hey Jerilyn, how would you like to make the world’s greatest cinnamon roll? She replied, “Let’s do it!”
She’s beyond happy that this magical cinnamon roll program has become a national and global brand with 1,200 franchised locations in 50 countries. And, that people would still ask for her autograph nearly four decades later.
This delicious heartwarming event will occur on a mutually agreeable date and time at your home in the greater Seattle area. Two ovens needed.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date, but summer or fall are suggested to enjoy the best weather and activity.
Expires 3/15/26. Value: $1,500
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Experience #6
Tacos & Margaritas Cooking Class for 10
An Authentic Mexican Culinary Adventure
Join us for an unforgettable live auction experience featuring a Tacos and Margaritas cooking class for up to 10 people. This exclusive event, hosted by the locally renowned Vicky Garcia of “Rice, Beans and Happiness,” promises an evening of culinary delight, fun, and vibrant flavors.
Rice Beans and Happiness has grown from a pandemic inspired meal kit company to a widely sought after catering company, hosting pop ups and supporting inspirational causes with great food.
Vicky Garcia shares her passion for cooking authentic homemade Mexican meals with quality ingredients and lots of love. You’ll learn to make the perfect Margarita, authentic recipes for tortillas, crafting the perfect guacamole, creating unique salsa and the art of making traditional tacos.
The cooking class will occur on a mutually agreeable date and time. Expires 3/1/2026. Vicky will provide all of the ingredients; you provide the kitchen and friends.
Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to learn from the best and enjoy an evening of authentic Mexican cuisine. It’s more than just a cooking class; it’s a celebration of culture, flavors, and togetherness.
Expires 3/15/26. Value: $1,500
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Experience #7
La Dolce Vita in Cortona
Tuscany is the very essence of Italy, with awe-inspiring landscapes, artistic heritage, culinary greatness, excellent wine and all over beauty. All of these elements combine to create the perfect recipe for living the dolce vita! Soft rolling hills, lines of cypress trees, endless vineyards, orderly olive groves, picturesque towns and friendly people.
You will have the chance to stay in the spectacular medieval town of Cortona known all around the world as the setting for the book and movie Under the Tuscan Sun.
Cortona is truly a gem, one of the most beautiful hilltop towns of Tuscany, with its medieval charm, dominating the enchanting landscape of the valley below, framed on the horizon with soft hills and the wide expanse of Lake Trasimeno.
The easy and relaxed vibe will capture your heart, as you stroll past the countless restaurants, quaint boutiques, artisanal shops and friendly cafes where you can enjoy an aperitivo while sitting in the main square watching people stroll past, just like the Italians do.
The town is located in a strategic position between Florence, Rome, Siena, Assisi and the wine regions of Montepulciano, Montalcino and Chianti, making it the perfect base for exploring Tuscany!
Expires 3/15/26. Value: $3,000
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Experience #8
Creole Dinner for 10
Laissez les bon temps rouler!!
Refined party experience for you and 8 guests at your location. A multi course Cajun creole meal prepared by Chef Tom French. This is a multi-course meal featuring New Orleans cuisine including such favorites as Jambalaya, Crawfish Pie, Filet Gumbo, Shrimp Creole, Red Beans and Rice ; oh, and Bread Pudding (famous Brennan family recipe from Commanders Palace). Comes with Mardi Gras beads and polite conversation.
Chef Tom is a seasoned chef with 22 years of experience working in New Orleans in classic old school restaurants. A PNW transplant his food advocacy and community work around food has impacted organizations such as FareStart and Mary’s Place.
Provided by Chef Tom French and Northwest Food Alliance.
Expires 3/15/26. Value: $2,000
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Experience #9
A Taste of Bordeaux
What could be more alluring to a wine lover than a visit to Bordeaux, one of the most prestigious and prolific wine producing regions in the world? Your taste of Bordeaux will include:
- * 5 night/4 day stay at La Villa du Chateau Belloy. Located in Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac, this charming villa offers an authentic French wine country experience with modern conveniences.
- * The owner, Franck Texier-Travers, will give you a personal tour of Chateau Belloy, which has been in his family for over 100 years. You will have the opportunity to taste the whole range of Chateau Belloy wines.
- * Franck will help you discover the mysteries of Bordeaux’s appellations, terroirs, wines, and landscapes.
- Airfare not included.
Expires 3/15/26. Value: $2,500
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Experience #10
Paella Party with HAH Executive Director David Bobanick
Go behind the scenes at Harvest Against Hunger with David Bobanick as he cooks an unforgettable paella lunch or dinner for up to 16 people at your home or other venue.
David has been preparing paella dinners for groups large and small for more than twenty years, and he will create a delicious batch for you and your friends. David has years of experience and a deep knowledge of food systems, hunger relief, food waste, and farming, so this is your opportunity to ask him lots of questions.
The paella party will occur on a mutually agreeable date and time. Location to be arranged by the winner and must be within King, Pierce or Snohomish County. Winner to provide dishes/cutlery and beverages.
Expires 3/15/26. Value: $2,000