Toasted almonds and berry compote *contains dairy, gluten, nuts
Chocolate Cake / df, gf, nut free
Brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
gf - gluten free; vg – vegan; df – dairy free
Tonight’s exquisite menu has been thoughtfully curated to highlight dishes from Tanzania, Mongolia, and Sumatra
Beverages
Complimentary beverages generously donated by:
Champagne Sponsor
Champagne & Sparkling Cider Welcome
Vodka Sponsor
Signature Cocktails & Mocktails
Magical Morpho
Peachie Queen Bee Featuring Local Hive Honey
Beer Sponsor
Four Pass Pilsner
Let’s Go Girls / Session IPA
Wine Sponsor
2023 Chardonnay
2022 Ensemble / Bordeaux-style red blend)
Cash bar available for additional beverage purchases at all event bars.
Credit Card machines are available at VIP Bar, Conservation Hall Bar, and Ballroom Bar. ATM located in lobby.
Butterfly Pavilion’s Global Conservation
Bees for Elephants, Tanzania
In partnership with Tanzanian Elephant Foundation, and Katie Adamson Conservation Fund, Butterfly Pavilion’s project in Tanzania protects lives and livelihoods, reduces elephant deaths, and supports local communities while generating additional income through the sale of honey and other bee products, preserving wildlife, and promoting pollinator populations.
Ketambe Butterfly Project, Sumatra, Indonesia
In partnership with Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS) and Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), the Ketambe Butterfly Project is a sustainable butterfly farm in Sumatra that creates jobs and, through profit-sharing, conserves the Leuser Ecosystem and supports endangered species, like the Sumatran Rhino.
Parnassian Butterfly Assessment, Mongolia
In collaboration with the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and Nomadic Nature Conservation, Butterfly Pavilion’s research on Parnassian butterfly species and associated education programs in Mongolia strive to understand their ecology and tackles habitat loss and over-collecting to conserve these threatened species.
Invertebrate Conservation and Research, Colorado
In Colorado, Butterfly Pavilion focuses on habitat preservation and species management through studying pollinators on U.S. Bureau of Land Management managed lands and former oil and gas well sites, firefly life cycle studies, dragonfly rearing, butterfly monitoring, tarantula ecology, and attitudes toward native bees and spiders, to advance invertebrate conservation and research.
Auction Guidelines
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Silent Auction Highlights
Soar with Mile High Gliding: A “Boulder View” Glider Flight for Two
This is your chance to fly like a butterfly and experience one of the most exhilarating Boulder experiences! Fly with Mile High Gliding in a high-performance glider with an FAA-certified commercial glider pilot. See the City of Boulder from a cruising altitude of 8,000 feet as we glide over the University of Colorado and downtown Boulder.
Mongolian Felt Chess Board
Take home a souvenir from Mongolia, where Butterfly Pavilion works to save the threatened Parnassian butterflies. The felt board and chess pieces fit nicely into a felt canister for traveling. Felted wool is a sustainable product raised by traditional herders on Mongolian grasslands. The chess pieces represent different aspects of Mongolian culture.
Maasai Jewelry made by Mama Penina
You will cherish this Maasai Jewelry hand-crafted by Mama Penina of the Kisemo Village in Tanzania. We met this incredibly talented (and entrepreneurial!) woman through our life-saving Bees for Elephants conservation work in Africa.
Pair of Peruvian Butterfly Shadowboxes
These gorgeous butterflies will bring the beauty of nature into your home or office and make your heart flutter. This butterfly art was created from sustainably and ethically harvested specimens. Each shadowbox has 32 butterflies and is 25” H x 16” W x 1.25” D.
Denver Broncos Tickets for Two
Win two Denver Broncos tickets for a home game during the 2024 season and cheer for your hometown team. Tickets are for seats 3 & 4, Section 118, at Empower Field for the Atlanta Falcons game on Sunday, November 17 at 2:05 pm.
Rich and Joan Jarboe Pioneer Award
The Rich and Joan Jarboe Pioneer Award is given in recognition of individuals or companies for their innovation and leadership in establishing Butterfly Pavilion’s foundation and creating a lasting legacy of invertebrate conservation impact.
Renee Bevis
Renee Bevis, originally Renee Anderson, grew up on a wheat farm in North Dakota, where she and her sister Ruthie spent their early years reading, observing insects, and exploring nature. With no internet or library resources, Renee developed a lifelong curiosity about the natural world, which has been rekindled by Butterfly Pavilion.
In school, she discovered a love for music and eventually pursued a practical career in nursing, dedicating 46 years to the field, including running her own Child Care Health Consultation business. Renee is the proud mother of Bill, a computer scientist, and Betsy, an archaeologist, and she is a grandmother to Charlotte and Eden. Although leaving the Midwest was difficult, she moved to Denver eight years ago, where she now calls home.
Renee and Richard met on a blind date in their 40s, dated for 11 years, and then got married. They enjoy barbershop harmony, wine tasting, world travel, and especially the new friendships and learning experiences brought into their lives by Butterfly Pavilion.
THE GREAT NEXTDOORS
PROUDLY PARTNERING WITH BUTTERFLY PAVILION TO DEVELOP POLLINATOR HABITS AT FLATIRON PARK
BASELINECOLORADO.COM
New homes from the $500s–$1M+ | Models open daily
Baseline, a first-of-its-kind pollinator friendly community has landed in Broomfield, Colorado. The suburbs will never be the same.
THE BEST OF COLORADO LIVING
Monarch Award
The Monarch Award is given in recognition of individuals or organizations that champion the mission of Butterfly Pavilion and are making an impact on conservation and education in Colorado.
Katie Schoelzel
The Schoelzel Family Foundation, established in 2016 by Scott Schoelzel and Katie Philpott Schoelzel, is dedicated to conservation, animal welfare, and education. As multigenerational Coloradans, Katie and Scott have deep roots in the Denver and Colorado communities. Katie has made significant contributions to global conservation efforts. Katie served on the Denver Zoo’s board for over 19 years, including as chair from 2011 to 2012, where she oversaw the development and opening of Toyota
Elephant Passage. Katie has also been a board member of the Dumb Friends League since 2018. Scott, a successful mutual fund manager with Janus Capital from 1993 to 2007, served on the board of Liberty Media-Expedia Holdings from 2016 until its sale to Expedia Group in 2018. He has also been an advisor to the Investment Committee of the Daniels Fund since 2016.
The Schoelzel Family Foundation is an enthusiastic supporter of Butterfly Pavilion’s conservation project, Bees for Elephants.
Live Auction Highlight
Avalanche Superfan Package
Place your bid to win an unforgettable experience: four first row, club-level tickets to witness the world-champion Colorado Avalanche versus the Montreal Canadiens at Ball Arena on January 4 at 5:00 PM. Tickets include two VIP parking passes.
In addition to the tickets, this package offers an exclusive opportunity to own a piece of Colorado sports history. Win a remarkable collector’s item: an autographed jersey signed by the 2023-2024 team and a hockey stick used during the 2021-2022 Championship season signed by the Colorado Avalanche Captain and world champion, Gabriel Landeskog. Restrictions: Specific Game
Donated By: Julia Heil, Colorado Avalanche and Davis Graham LLP
Fair Market Value: $1,810
Live Auction Highlight
Reserve Napa Valley Wine Collection
Maybach Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, Materium Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 - Sourced from a single block of the Weitz Vineyard, 1000 ft above the Silverado Trail on the eastern hillside of Oakville. (value: $411)
Krupp Brothers M5 Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard Napa Valley 2013 Vintage - Lush aromatics of black cherry, strawberry and dark plum with hints of anise and dark chocolate. Drink now through 2040. (value: $249.99)
Quintessa Rutherford Napa Valley Red Wine 2018 - The 2018 Quintessa has a perfect balance of fresh acidity followed by bright fruit and minerality at the finish that portends unparalleled aging potential. (value: $249.99)
Joseph Phelps Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
2016 - The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is ultra-concentrated with dense black fruit, anise, roasted coffee, ripe blueberries, cedar box, and graphite. (value: $229.99)
Shafer Napa Valley TD-9 2016 Red Wine - This second vintage of TD-9 offer bright, energetic aromas and flavors of red plum, raspberry, strawberry, spice box, exotic fruit, and red licorice. (value: $99)
Donated By: Jon and Amy Cooper
Fair Market Value: $1,237
The Arts and Culture of Indonesia
Live Auction Highlight
Original Painting by David Martinez
Art Sponsor: East Los Arte
“Journey to Mictlan” 36’’x48” acrylic on canvas
This painting, “Journey to Mictlan” is based on and inspired by Mexican (Aztec) religious belief of the afterlife. It is a painting of the Mexican (Aztec) Goddess Mictēcacihuātl the goddess of death or “Lady of the Dead.” Mictēcacihuātl rules the underworld with her husband Mictlantecuhtli. Her job is to watch over the bones of the dead as the souls of the deceased make their way to the afterlife. The Mexican (Aztec) believe the souls of the departed are carried to the afterlife on the wings of the butterflies. As Mexico was colonized by the Spanish, the Mexican (Aztec) religious belief was fused with Catholicism and evolved into Dia De Muertos or Day of the Dead. Mictecacihuatl is shown wearing beautiful traditional Mexican shawl and is adorned with a crown of Cempasuchils (Marigolds) which is the traditional flower used to this day in Dia de Muertos.
Donated By: David
Martinez
–East Los Arte Fair Market Value: $3,000
ARCINDA produces Indonesian Cultural performance, dance, and music shows.
Live Auction Highlight
Pollinator Garden Consultation and Design by Butterfly Pavilion’s Expert Horticulturalists
Let Butterfly Pavilion’s skilled horticulturalists design a pollinator garden specifically tailored for your home or business. Collaborating with Butterfly Pavilion to establish a gorgeous garden brimming with pollinator habitats goes beyond mere aesthetics—it actively supports the ecosystem of the entire community. In the face of diminishing habitats, pollinators depend on us, the very beings who rely on them. By assessing your current garden or yard, Butterfly Pavilion experts will devise comprehensive strategies to cultivate a visually captivating, thriving garden that fosters a robust population of pollinators.
This package includes a thorough site assessment of your property, considering factors like soil, irrigation, sun exposure, and surrounding vegetation. Combining these findings with your preferences, our team will create a customized design for a 250-square-foot, four-season pollinator-friendly garden. This design will feature beautiful, water-conserving shrubs, grasses, and perennials. We’ll also provide recommendations for establishing a welcoming pollinator habitat. The Butterfly Pavilion design package covers layout planning, plant selection, site preparation, care instructions, and a list of common pollinators in your area.
By: Butterfly Pavilion
Market Value: $3,000
Live Auction Highlight
Peruvian Butterfly Shadowbox
Butterflies represent transformation and happiness, bring color to life and remind us to enjoy the “dance of life.” These butterflies are raised in butterfly farms in the Amazon jungle. Growing big and beautiful, they live out the entirety of their natural lives. Once their lifecycle is complete, they’re collected by the butterfly farmers and placed in frames by local artisans. These frames create a sustainable eco-system and provide fair income for the artisans and their families. Each frame is labeled by a licensed biologist with the scientific name of the butterflies. All the butterflies used in these frames are all in the common butterfly family and are NOT endangered species. The frames look best when hung near natural light, but it is recommended to keep them out of direct sunlight and/or moist environments.
Anonymously donated
Fair Market Value: $2,499
Garden installation is not included. Butterfly Pavilion will recommend companies to help complete your garden.
Donated
Fair
Live Auction Highlight
In-Home or Show Kitchen Cooking Class and Party for 10 with Chef Mark Kalix
Celebrity Chef Mark’s charismatic and contagious personality will add a new level of entertainment and excitement to any dinner party! He brings to the table over 25 years of culinary experience. You will frequently find Celebrity Chef Mark on local radio, television, live appearances, conducting in-home and in-store cooking classes, and teaching through his online cooking show.
Enjoy great food and tons of laughter while you work side-by-side with your friends and a celebrity chef to create a meal to remember.
Appliance Factory Fine Lines provides all of the food, specialized equipment, recipe packets and aprons.
This is an in-home, hands-on cooking class and dinner party for adults only. Cooking is inherently dangerous and requires the use of knifes, flames, heat and sharp utensils, 18 and older please.
Donated By: Chef Mark Kalix and Appliance Factory
Fair Market Value: $3,500
Live Auction Highlight
Six Days, Five Nights Trip for Two to Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve and Naboisho Conservancy
Embark on a breathtaking journey with a six-day, five-night guided safari through Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve and the Naboisho Conservancy. This once-in-a-lifetime African experience promises encounters with some of the continent’s most iconic species. Known for its unparalleled wildlife density, the Masai Mara will bring you face-to-face with these majestic creatures during morning and evening game drives, granting you a deeper understanding of their lives and behaviors. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn about sustainable tourism practices and meet talented women creating beautiful World Trade beadwork at the Maasai Arts & Crafts training center.
Package includes: arrival and departure transfers in Nairobi; return Airstrip transfers in Masai Mara; two nights at Basecamp Masai Mara; three nights at Saruni Eagle View Camp; English-speaking guide/ driver; walking safari; accommodation and meals during safari and transfers in Nairobi.
Visit www.sarunibasecamp.com to see accommodations and more information.
Does not include domestic or international flights, personal expenses: tips; alcohol; additional excursions (balloon safaris, etc. ), National Reserve or Naboisho entrance fees, hotel in Nairobi if needed, round trip flights Nairobi-Masai Mara-Nairobi and Kenya Visa. The schedule is subject to change based on circumstances or your specific requests. This trip cannot be booked for July or August months.
Donated By: Basecamp Foundation
Fair Market Value: $3,400
Live Auction Highlight
A River Cruise with Viking
Enjoy any Viking Eight-Day European River Voyage in 2024 or 2025 for two people. Options include and are not limited to:
• Danube Waltz: Soak up soothing steam at a Budapest thermal bath. Learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school. Admire the Wachau Valley’s beauty and explore Bratislava and Passau.
• Romantic Danube: With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this eight-day journey on the “Blue Danube” is one you are sure to love.
• Rhine Getaway: Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers, the Rhine. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns, and stunning scenery.
• Paris & the Heart of Normandy: Dock in the heart of Paris, admiring views of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Experience history firsthand at the Normandy beaches and delight in Rouen’s Gothic architecture.
• Châteaux, Rivers & Wine: Sip Saint-Émilion, Médoc and Sauternes in their own “terroir” on a cruise through Bordeaux.
• Lyon & Provence: Tap into your inner van Gogh at an Arles painting class. Discover Roman Provence at Les Arènes amphitheater and the Pont du Gard.
Visit vikingcruises.com to explore available cruises.
Valid for one Standard Stateroom up to Category E, double occupancy, cruise only. Cruise includes an 8-day European river cruise, included meals, shore excursions and tours. Airfare, transfers, land extensions, cruisetours and Christmas holiday itineraries are not included. Not transferable; no credit will be issued for cruise fares of lesser value; value may not be exchanged for cash. Valued up to $8,198. Valid on available 2024 or 2025 embarkations only. Blackout dates may apply. Not combinable with any other offer or Future Cruise Voucher. Subject to stateroom availability. Must make reservations within 120 days prior to departure. Additional add-ons, such as air, transfers, hotels, etc. are only payable by credit card. Restrictions may apply.
Step right up and choose your a mystery wine!
Hidden among the wines are some exquisite gems. With luck you could be tasting a Kosta Browne Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (valued at $154.99) and Kosta Browne
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019 (valued at $100).
$25 • Located in the Monarch Menagerie Bar
CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE
Donated By: VIKING
Fair Market Value: $8,198
DECEMBER 7-22, 2024
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Animal Experiences
Chilean
European
Monarch
Animals on Display
Animals on Display
Giant
Tailless
Honey Bee Apis mellifera
Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula Grammostola pulchripes
Chris Parente is one of Colorado’s most cherished television personalities, known for his vibrant energy and captivating storytelling as the morning anchor of KWGN2’s five-hour
“Daybreak” news program. With seven regional Emmy Awards to his name and even a stint filling in for Regis Philbin on national TV, Chris has earned a reputation for his exceptional reporting and charismatic presence.
Butterfly Pavilion holds a special place in Chris’s heart, symbolizing his love and connection. It’s where he and his husband went on one of their first dates—a fitting start for a story as colorful and enchanting as the butterflies themselves.
Justin Behr, Auctioneer
Justin Behr is a rising star in the auction industry having come from a line of professional auctioneers. He graduated from World Wide College of Auctioneering in 2021 where he was classically trained to conduct charity benefit auctions. His desire and passion to maximize fundraising efforts for charities, schools, and other organizations knows no bounds. He was the 2023 Colorado Auctioneer Champion.
