A Sampler From Our Online Auction |
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THE ART OF NATURE livestream gala is one week away, on February 10, but our online auction starts this Monday, February 7!
Bid on a unique mix of nature-inspired art and experiences while supporting the Arboretum and Japanese Garden! Here is a sampler of the exciting items on offer.
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Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Amazon Spheres led by the Spheres' horticultural team. The Spheres are home to more than 40,000 plants from the cloud forest regions of over 30 countries. Tour is for 6 people. Value: $1,200
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Lake Washington Dinner Cruise |
Treat yourself and seven guests to a three-hour dinner-and-cocktail cruise on Lake Washington aboard Sans Souci, a classic Northwest Tollycraft motor yacht. This magical evening includes a sumptuous Mediterranean meal catered by Mamnoon. Value: $3,500.
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Sounders & Japanese Cuisine |
Are you a Sounders fan who likes Japanese cuisine? Enjoy both in one evening! On June 29, watch the Sounders play CF Montreal in club-level seats. Afterwards, join board member Tyler Moriguchi for a cultural happening at nearby Momosan. For 4 people. Value: $650
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Bainbridge Island Experience |
Hop on the ferry to enjoy the very best that Bainbridge Island has to offer. Start with an exclusive tour of the amazing Bloedel Reserve, led by Bloedel president Ed Moydell. Then proceed to nearby Heyday Farm to savor local food, fresh from the field. For 8 people. Value: $2,000
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After a long, cold winter, it’s time to start thinking about that spring garden spruce-up. What better way to jump in than to have Kaleidoscope provide some expert landscaping services! Includes a one-hour garden consult and 15 hours of weeding, grooming, and other labor. Value: $1,200
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Landscape Architect Consult |
Spend four hours with the talented landscape architect Dar Webb to make your world a greener place. Whether you need advice on big planning concepts, planting ideas, or problem-solving, Dar will help you bring inspiration to your outdoor environment. Value: $800
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An Evening at the Symphony |
A music-lover's dream package, it includes four tickets to the Seattle Symphony in a Founder's Tier box at Benaroya Hall. Before the concert begins, sit down to dinner with two musicians from the orchestra and hear about life behind the scenes. Value: $1,000
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Two-Night Stay in a Treehouse |
TreeHouse Point is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Northwest. Nestled in a forest along the Raging River 30 minutes east of Seattle, it is home to seven treehouses; a central lodge; and two cedar-lined bathhouses. For 2 people. Breakfast included. Value: $1,400
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Fries Garden Tour With Ciscoe |
What do a Viewing Tower, a Doges Palace, and the Palais de Poulets have in common? These are just a few of the sights you will see as you make your way through the wonderfully whimsical garden of Kathy Fries, with the one-and-only Ciscoe Morris as your guide! $150 per person, 14 max
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Enjoy a curated, three-night stay at the blufftop home of Chef Matt Dillon and Brita Fisher. It features a pool; lush gardens; beautiful, floral art work by Brita; and a full pantry, including fresh produce and oysters from the owner's farms! Matt will also cook a dinner. For 4 people. Value: $3,000
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Free livestream: Our one-hour, virtual event on February is FREE and open to all. Registration is required for auction bidding and donating to the Arboretum.
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Need Help With Registration? |
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NOTE: Upon registering, Greater Giving will invite you to "start bidding" right away. Please ignore. This is a default message we can't alter. Auction bidding will open February 7.
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Event Co-Chairs: Joanna Thiagarajan & Bill McGee
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