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TO NIGH T’S M E NU
5:30 PM
SI G N ATUR E CO CKTAI L S
Registration Opens Cocktails, Drinks, and Hors d’oeuvres in Studio B Raffle Sales Begin Silent Auction Opens
Bourbon Cherry Old Fashioned Gin Blackberry Smash
PASSE D H O R S D’O EUVR ES Dungeness Crab Tostadas with Green Pea Guacamole
6:45 PM
Vegetable & Rice Noodle Spring Rolls
Raffle Sales End Silent Auction Closes Invitation to Dinner Seating in Studio A Dining Area
Beef Empanadas Mojito Shrimp Skewers
7:00 PM Evening Program Begins in Studio A Dining Area Raffle Winners Announced Live Auction Begins
9:30 PM Head Back to the Neon Lounge in Studio B for Lounging and Dancing
with Garlic Chili Dip
SAL AD Arugula Salad Persian Cucumbers, Whipped Feta, Lemon Olive Oil Vinaigrette
EN TR ÉE O PTI O N S Moroccan Spiced Boneless Beef Short Rib
Root Vegetable Demi-glace, White Cheddar Polenta Cake with Smoked Tomatoes, Sautéed Garlic Green Beans
Roasted Chicken Breast Mushroom Marsala Sauce, White Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes, Green Onions and Sauteed Spinach & Zucchini Ribbons
Lentil Stuffed Eggplant Mushroom Rice Pilaf, Cherries
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LE TT ER F R OM
AU CT I ON CHA IR
LE T T E R F R O M
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear Villa friends,
Dear Villa Community,
Welcome to Neon Garden, Villa Academy's 2022 Benefit Auction!
Tonight, we celebrate and support Villa and our transformational mission, people, and programs. Everything we do tonight empowers our creative, thoughtful, curious students and teachers.
We are here tonight because we know Villa Academy is more than just a school—it's a remarkable ecosystem of nurturing educators and dedicated staff who inspire our students to blossom into bright, capable, and compassionate world citizens. This evening, we pay tribute to what we sow together as a community. Every day, our campus challenges and encourages our children to cultivate their curiosity, germinate their ideas, and grow without limits. It brings me overwhelming joy to watch my children's confidence flourish at Villa, best exemplified by their skills mastery developed in each grade. For example, their 1st-grade Love Notes—creative, holistic, and social-emotional-focused reading and writing— only affirms Villa's valuable education. Spring's seasonal arrival amplifies these feelings of growth —the opportunity to keep our school's roots nourished, resilient, and thriving serves as tonight's theme, as demonstrated by our beautiful Neon Garden. Tonight, please join me in honoring the tireless efforts of dozens of volunteers and donors who made our Auction possible. I invite all of us to tend to our community garden, our beloved Villa, to contribute generously and invest in our people who nurture our children's futures. Together, our combined actions ensure a stronger present and more vibrant legacy. If anything, the past two years have proven our community's strength as we have met unprecedented challenges with unprecedented vigor. Your unwavering support of Villa continues to serve as a shining light in our darkest of times. Indeed, your steadfast commitment burns brightly tonight—it's a palpable energy, the flashing neon all around us, the uncontainable joy in this room, and the gratitude we share. We are all rooted in Villa, and the swell of our pride, motivated by the pursuit of excellence, will keep us firmly planted in what we know to be good and true. So, raise a toast and a paddle, celebrate each other, and make our garden bloom! With gratitude, JoAnna Jose, 2022 Auction Chair
Of course, an auction and party of this magnitude do not simply occur—it takes a village of volunteers to produce such an exquisite event. Whether painting giant tree branches, gathering desserts for our dash, calling on neighborhood businesses, or donating fabulous items, every contribution worked in unison to make tonight so much fun for all of us. Special recognition this year goes out to our gracious, organized, and hard-working auction chair, JoAnna Jose. She has steadfastly assembled and coordinated a collaborative team that made this evening possible. Thanks to her leadership, this event evolved from the seed of an idea to the lush, inspiring, magical moment that we are sharing together right now. This year we also take great pleasure in welcoming our next Head of School, Dr. Liz Willis, to her first official Villa Auction. I encourage you to find a moment to say hello and become better acquainted. Tonight’s Raise-the-Paddle will be dedicated to the Special Capital Campaign to raise funds to purchase an appropriate parcel of the Sisters’ land. Expanding upon Villa's property line is contingent upon the collective power of our generous community's participation—every dollar counts as much as everyone's involvement. Your support affords us the incredible opportunity to ensure that our commitment to excellence in whole-child education remains enriched by other permanent outdoor education experiences. Our affordability is a question of that power, not simply a parcel. The Land Task Force, serving as our trusted stewards, will leverage the total donation in Villa's best financial interests—our fundraising initiatives are more important than ever to put forth the strongest proposal. What we do together tonight will set the stage for current and future Villa students for generations to come. Neon Garden is more than an auction this year—it's a long-overdue opportunity for our community to celebrate together and unify under this call to action to expand our beloved school's property line and envision a new legacy—a legacy that tonight’s themes of growth and light encapsulate remarkably. Finally, I hope you have a fantastic evening tonight, catching up with old friends, making new ones, and in the end, feeling part of something extraordinary. Sincerely, Julie Thenell Grasseschi, Interim Head of School
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OUR SPONSORS
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BOAR D OF T R USTE ES PR ES I D E NT / Chris Allen
V I CE PR ES I D E NT / Robin Waterman
S ECR E TA RY / Martsi Stuart
GRATITU D E CO R N E R We are filled to the brim with admiration and appreciation for the shared efforts and talent of everyone in the Villa community who comes together to support our amazing school in amazing ways! Thanks to the generosity of all of our sponsors, all dollars raised this evening will support the education we are so proud to offer our students.
T R E AS UR E R Mark Fitzpatrick
E X OFFI CI O / Julie Thenell Grasseschi Interim Head of School Chrissy May Interim Middle School Director Michelle Sullivan Interim Lower School Director Marion Richards Director of Business and Finance
T R UST E ES Erin Baranick Catherine Bursiek Kirk Davis Delaney Dechant ‘97 Libby Duryea Angela Finney Nick Glant Dani Holland Shawna Lydon Larson Titania Limanardja Brad Merlino Sarah Merriman David Oseran Varonica Ragan Alesia Degwitz de Romero Liz Swift Head of School, Holy Names Academy
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A Special Shoutout to Our Presenting Sponsors, The Shelden Family. Please join us in celebrating the incredible sponsors who made this night possible.
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O U R S PONSOR S
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Villa is our 2nd home
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T H A N K YO U
V I L LA EVENT TE AM
AU CTIO N R U L ES
This event would not be possible without the tireless efforts of...
E V E NT CHA I R / JoAnna Jose
E V E NT COM M I TTE E Alison Ehrlichman Ashley Rajagopal Becky Cowan Caity Greene Christina Fitzpatrick Elizabeth Fletcher Erin Baranick Erin Snyder Jenny Hurst Joe Dries Jyoti Yadav Kylie Alfano Laura Ayers Libby Duryea Meghan Brower Melissa Oseran Meredith Wellnitz Natalie Thompson Robin Waterman Selina Peikert Shearer Titania Limanardja
1. All purchases are final. 2. There will be no exchanges, refunds, or extensions on items unless otherwise specified. 3. Please respect all restrictions set out by the item donors and read all certificates, vouchers, and corresponding materials carefully. 4. Your signature or bid number on the bid sheet constitutes a legal contract to buy. 5. Restaurant certificates do not include liquor, tax, or gratuities unless otherwise indicated. 6. Purchasers of stays at vacation homes and condominiums should contact the donor within one month of the auction to arrange times of use. 7. Unless otherwise noted, all goods and services must be claimed and used within one year of the auction date. 8. Winning bidder is responsible for noting all package restrictions.
Special thanks to all past auction chairs in our current Villa Community
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SI L E NT & L IVE RULES
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RA FFL E D RAWIN GS Try Your Luck at Tonight’s Raffles
S IL E NT AU CT I O N RU L ES • To bid in the Silent Auction, write your bid number legibly on the Silent Auction bid form. • Bid raises must be made at least in the minimum increments specified on the bid sheet. If the minimum bid is not observed, your bid is void. • A Buy it Now bid placed before the Silent Auction closing time will end all bidding and guarantee the sale of that item to the guaranteed bidder.
LIVE AU CT I O N RU LES
You can be the lucky winner of either: Raffle #1: Ultimate Seahawks Experience for 4 Raffle #2: Best of Live (Your choice of any item offered in the Live Auction)* By purchasing one of tonight’s Ultimate Seahawks Experience for 4 tickets for $100, you will be entered into that raffle drawing. By purchasing one of tonight’s Best of Live Raffle tickets for $100, you will be entered into the Best of Live Raffle drawing. *Please see the Best of Live Raffle page for exceptions.
• The Auctioneer is the agent for the seller.
DRAW I N G R UL ES
• You may bid in the Live Auction by holding your bid card high with the number toward the Auctioneer. • Successful bidders for the Live Auction must sign a live bidder form. • Before signing, successful bidders should verify that the bid number, amount, and item description are correct. • A signature constitutes a legal contract to buy. Villa Academy has attempted to correctly describe and catalog all items. • Items are sold as is and Villa Academy neither warrants nor represents, and shall in no event be responsible for the correctness of the descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance, or condition of the items. • No statement contained in the catalog, or made orally at the sale or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.
1. Raffle tickets can be purchased from the raffle ticket sellers during the cocktail hour. 2. The winning number of the Best of Live will be drawn at the beginning of the Live Auction. The Ultimate Seahawks Experience for 4 winner will be drawn towards the end of our program. 3. You must be present to win. 4. Ticket sales begin at 5:30 p.m. and will continue until all 100 raffle tickets have been purchased for each raffle. 5. You may charge your drawing purchase to your bid number.
Good Luck!
• Villa Academy reserves the right to add or withdraw, without notice, items to or from the auction.
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Ultimate Seahawks Experience for 4
Best of Live
Calling all 12s! Don’t miss this fantastic football package. Club level seats? Check. Enjoy 4 club-level tickets featuring great sight lines and rain protection from the stadium roof, not to mention the extra comfort of in-seat ordering through the Seahawks app. You’ll also have access to Club Lofts on the Suite level. Finish your game day experience with a potential Seahawk sighting at the Metropolitan Grill. Package includes: • Four Seattle Seahawk Club tickets • $500 gift card to the Metropolitan Grill Restrictions: Tickets cannot be divided over multiple games. Must be used for the Seahawks 2022-2023 season.
What looks good? A getaway in Sun Valley? A private tour at the Seattle Art Museum and dinner at El Gaucho? Or maybe the condo in Colorado? So many great live items, and one of them could be yours for a mere $100.00. Buy a raffle ticket for tonight’s best deal. The winner will get to choose a live item before the auction starts! Restrictions: Reserved Parking Spot is not available for Best of Live Raffle.
Tickets: $100.00
Tickets: $100 Value: Priceless
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Donated by Elaine & Nick Glant
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D ES S ERT DASH Once everyone at your table is seated, enter your bids on the Dessert Dash card provided, and designate a “dasher”. The table with the highest total bid will dash to the dessert table first to choose their sweet treat.
Be sure to bid high! Your sweet tooth will thank you.
Catering staff will provide plates and utensils for you to selfserve dessert.
Thank you-
We are so grateful to the donors to this evening’s Dessert Dash and our volunteer leads, Jenny Hurst and Laura Ayers.
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AU CT ION IT EM S SI LE N T AU CTIO N # 1
SILENT AUCTION
Commissioned Piece from Nino Yuniardi Commission an original abstract painting by artist & Villa parent, Nino Yuniardi! “When I create, I embark on a journey of self-reflection. Each painting begins with a question, and through exploration, grows into a narrative; an abstraction of an aspect of life where the materials, colors, and textures become phrases and chapters describing the journey, not just the ending.” Aside from galleries in Seattle, Kirkland, Whidbey Island, and St. Greenville, SC, Nino’s paintings & digital murals can be found in multiple locations at the Amazon headquarter campus in South Lake Union, private collections across the United States, Australia, Asia, and most recently the upcoming Atlantis Residences in Dubai. His work won 1st place in the 2020 Art2Life International Juried Art Exhibition and was the winner of the ITSLIQUID Int’l Contest 10th Edition 2021 Art Exhibition in Barcelona.
Details: • Up to 48 by 60 inches • Select a style from his current painting series and customize it with your own personal color palette (https://nino.studio/collections/originals)
Value: $100.00
Restrictions: Abstract painting similar to Nino’s current work. The winner of this item will meet with the artist to discuss size, color, & delivery date.
Value: $4,900.00 Donated by Titania Limanardja & Nino Yuniardi Neon Garden | 20
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Neon Garden Custom Piece by Weston Jandacka & Selina Peikert Shearer
7th Grade Wine Cellar A selection of 30 fine wines from our cellars.
Become the proud owner of a unique painting in celebration of the Neon Garden theme! Local artist, published author, owner of Glass Box Gallery, and Villa parent and alum, Weston Jandacka, collaborated with Selina Peikert Shearer to create a one-of-a-kind piece to celebrate Villa!
Highlights include: • • • • • •
Duckhorn Cabernet, 2012 Bergstrom Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir BV Coastal Estates Pinot Noir 2012 Sleight of Hand Levitation 2019 Syrah Kosta Browne, Russian River Valley 2018 Pinot Noir Lyndenhurst, Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon • Figgins Estate, 2009 Estate Red Wine • Nickel and Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard, 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Value: Priceless Value: $1,500.00 Value: $100.00 Donated by
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Donated by Weston Jandacka & Selina Peikert Shearer
Sarah & Erik Soloff, Mark & Andrea Alcazar, Chris & Kate Allen, Michael & Catherine Bursiek, Jave & Varonica Ragan, Sam & Katie Barloon, Karrie & Mike Diaz, Tom & Kathleen Lendvay, G. & Lisa Schroeder, Jerod & Paige Curley, David & Melissa Oseran, Kelsey & Aaron Singleton, Ada Healey & Regina Hall, Tim & Jennifer Porter, Tim & Julie Smith, Cassie & Jeremey Johnson, Rebecca & Chisolm Jones, Tekla Cunningham & David Sawyer
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Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Yayoi Kusama Limited Edition in Gift Box 2012
Best of DeLille Cellars
A unique limited edition of Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2012 designed by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama!
Enjoy this assorted case featuring some of DeLille’s finest wine-club selections, including white, rosé, and red!
It is with its iconic symbols, the flower and the polka dots, that Yayoi Kusama adorns La Grande 2012 gift box and bottle. The polka dots, Yayoi Kusama’s signature patterns, evoke the Champagne bubbles. Created in honor of Madame Clicquot, called “La Grande Dame de Champagne” in her time, La Grande Dame perfectly expresses the Maison’s love for Pinot Noir.
DeLille Cellars, a pioneer of Bordeaux-style blends, is considered a principal influence in establishing Washington as a premier viticultural region with a strong tradition of quality and excellence over it’s 29-year history.
Initial notes of white flowers on the nose, such as jasmine, honeysuckle, and vine flowers can be felt and then opens with fruitier nuances of apple, pear, and peach. A few notes of fresh almond and frangipane complete the bouquet. In the mouth, the cuvée reveals more complex aromas: dried apricot, hazelnuts, honey, and sugar candy. Silky textures give the wine its personality, elegance, and character. The aging has imparted particular depth and power to the wine. With a slight preponderance of Pinot Noir in the blend, this wine is rich and impressive. It is still young, with a crisp edge that makes the fruit shine. Apple and citrus flavors are integrated into a mineral vein. Drink from 2022. - Wine Enthusiast
Value: $250.00
Highlights include: • 2019 Signature Syrah
• 2019 Metier
• 2019 Chaleur Blanc
• 2018 Minuit
• 2019 Doyenne
• 2018 D2
• 2018 Doyenne
• 2016 D2
• 2018 Le Colosse
• 2017 Four Flags
• 2017 Chaleur Estate
• 2020 Rosé
Value: $630.00
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Donated by Alysha & Edward Westlake
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Matthews Cellars Vertical
Four Bottle Cayuse Horizontal
If you love Washington Cabs, look no further!
Perhaps you've heard the most mythical story...
This vertical features 2017, 2018, and 2019 Matthews Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, all crafted from several vineyards across multiple AVAs in Washington State including Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, and the Walla Walla Valley. Farmed using sustainable practices, the vines were limited to one or two clusters per shoot for maximum concentration. Time to braise some beef for a delicious pairing and open these up for a night to remember!
...how the young French Vigneron visited the then little-known town called Walla Walla, and fell in love with a few acres of seemingly useless, stone-covered farmland. While the nay-sayers nayed, Christophe Baron deftly turned that field of stones into the acclaimed Cayuse Vineyards. And the rest, as they say, is history— and a whole lot of spectacular wine. The below have all been perfectly cellared since their release—you don't want to miss this opportunity! Details: • 1 bottle 2014 Cayuse God Only Knows Grenache (97 points - Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate) • 1 bottle 2014 Cayuse Armada Syrah (99 points - Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate) • 1 bottle 2014 Cayuse Bionic Frog Syrah - a cult wine (100 points - Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate) • 1 bottle 2014 Cayuse En Chamberlin Syrah (96+ points - Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate)
Value: $255.00
Value: $840.00
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Donated by Christina & Mark Fitzpatrick
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SI L E N T AUCT ION #8 Two Bottles of 2015 Quilceda Creek
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SI LE NT AU CTIO N # 9 Six Bottles of Mark Ryan's 2019 Lucia Rose
A special wine for special summertime BBQs with friends and family!
Enjoy a luscious, full-bodied wine from Columbia Valley, Washington.
“The flagship is the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon mostly from Champoux with the balance from Palengat and Wallula vineyards. Crème de cassis, graphite, black licorice, unsmoked tobacco, and hints of chocolate emerge from this beauty and it continues to gain depth and nuance with time in the glass. Full-bodied, deep, and layered with an incredible purity and elegance on the palate, it’s already accessible but has more than enough tannin, depth, and balance to evolve for two decades or more.”
Mark Ryan makes a small production of sought-after wines, selected intentionally for their merit and potential. 2019 Lucia Rose in a specialty wood box—available only to Mark Ryan DeadHorse club members. Lucia Rose is named after his daughter and is Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Fran and Merlot.
-Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, April, 2018 Score: 99 Pts.
Value: $400.00
Value: $340.00 Donated by Jennifer & Marcelo Collantes
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Donated by Carlie & Ryan McAninch
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Three Bottles of Heitz Cellar Legacy Collection & Repris Wines Sample premium, rare wines— Searching for a unique wine that you can’t get in distribution? Look no further! Enjoy two bottles of the private label Repris Wines, a French-style wine from the coveted region of Moon Mountain in Sonoma: 2016 Syrah & 2018 Left Bank (Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc).
Guardian Wine Facilities Tour & Tasting for Ten A local adventure with exceptional wine and company awaits! A tour of the Guardian Cellars Maltby production facility and tasting for ten, along with a magnum of their 2019 Chalk Line.
Hello, vintage wine lovers! Enjoy one bottle of Heitz Cellar Legacy Collection: 2003 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Value: $340.00
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Priceless
Donated by Laura & Tyler Marion
Donated by Jave & Varonica Ragan and Jennifer Sullivan & Jerry Riener of Guardian Cellars
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-ENDSI LENT AUCTI ON
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AU CT ION IT EMS LIV E AU CTIO N # 1
LIVE AUCTION
5-night San Juan Island Escape for 14 people! An unforgettable escape to enjoy with your loved ones! Cooks kitchen, outdoor living area with wood-burning fireplace, Xbox, Peloton, outdoor and beach toys. Package includes: • 5 nights in a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home, with bunk room and bonus room. • Sleeps 14 (8 twins in bunk room, 1 king, 1 queen, 1 queen fold out). • Great location: west facing, short walk to Eagle Cove Beach Restrictions: Mutually agreeable dates. Expires one year from auction date.
Value: $100.00 Value: $2,500.00
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L I V E AUCT ION #2 Dinner for 10 with Former Canlis Chef Sabrina Brzusek A night of gastronomy you won’t forget! Foodies, take note! Here’s your opportunity to invite former Canlis chef, Sabrina Brzusek into your home. Feeling like Italian? French? Asian Fusion? Whatever your food style, Sabrina will collaborate with you to customize a menu to your liking. Treat you and your guests to an evening of delicious food and elegant wine pairings, all within the comfort of your own home!
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LI V E AU CTIO N # 3 Hood Canal Alderbrook Sailing and Waterskiing Getaway Come enjoy the best of the Pacific Northwest Summer. The calm, warm salt waters of Hood Canal are a waterskiing and sailing paradise. Come be treated to waterskiing lessons for the whole family behind a boat designed for just that. When the breeze picks up in the late afternoon, learn how to rig and sail a two person sail boat. We provide all of the equipment and lifejackets. When you have had enough water sports, be treated to a farm-totable wine and food experience. Spend the night at Alderbrook Resort & Spa, a luxury spa resort nestled on Washington state's scenic Hood Canal, offering a truly authentic Pacific Northwest experience.
Value: $2,750.00
Restrictions: Only available July, Aug, and early weekends in September. Not the 4th of July or other three-day weekends.
Value: $1,800.00
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Donated by Robin & Charlie Waterman
Donated by Selina Peikert Shearer & Wenzel Peikert, and Natalie & Graham Thompso Neon Garden | 37
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L I V E AUCT ION #4 Board Wine Cellar The Villa Board of Trustees would like to fill your cellar with an exclusive array of amazing wines. Highlights include: 2015 Mastro Janni Brunello di Montalcino 2015 Cheateau Giscours Maragux 2019 Saint-Joesph Chemin De Sainte-Epine 2013 Viberti Barolo Riserva San Pietro 2016 Ciacci Piccolomini d'aragona Brunello di Montalacino 2015 Sottimano Barbaresco Curra 2005 Vigneto Campe 2021 Herve Dubois Champagne Brut Rosé 2014 Guy Charlemagne Champagne Mesnillesime 2018 Domaine Jouard Chassagne-Montrachet 2013 Corton Pougets Grand Cru 2017 Lou Devet Chateauneuf Du-Pape 2010 Sierra Cantabria Gran Reserva 2014 Premier Cru De Pommard Les Chaponnieres 2018 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir
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LIV E AU CTIO N # 5 Colorado Ski Getaway Three bedroom condo located in Frisco, CO! Nestled next to Dillon reservoir and surrounded by public land, Frisco is an ideal basecamp for adventure, whether you want to just chill for a few days, ski or board endlessly on one of six mountains in the area, stroll one of the most charming main streets in Colorado, or take a spin on Frisco's very own tubing hill. Frisco offers a laid-back mountain town experience just 90 minutes from Denver, Colorado. The condo is walking distance to Main Street and just minutes to Brek, Copper, Vail, and A-Basin ski slopes. Use a $300 Evo gift card to help you get ready for the slopes. Restrictions: Not available July, Aug, early weekends in Sep. Not the 4th of July or other three day weekends.
Value: $3,000.00
Value: $2, 200.00
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Donated by Villa Board of Trustees
Donated by Joanna & John Murray and Delaney & Justin Dechant Neon Garden | 39
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L I V E AUCT ION #6 Amazing Experiences Don't miss your last chance to be a part of these fun activities! Experiences: • 15 Days of Flocking | $250 to flock someone | $150 for insurance • Elliott Bay Dinner Cruise | 30 spots | $175 per person • Villa Open Championship at Chambers Bay| 18 spots | $595
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LIV E AU CTIO N # 7 Private Tour of Seattle Art Museum and Dinner at El Gaucho for 8 Art and food lovers? This is for you! Enjoy a private, after hours tour of the Seattle Art Museum, the center for world class visual arts in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s your chance to gain insights into SAM’s stunning collections of art. Interested in a current exhibit or special collection? Based on the dates you select, you'll be able to customize the tour to your specific desire. Your evening continues at El Gaucho, where you’ll have a $1,000 gift card to treat everyone to a fabulous meal. The perfect Seattle evening! Restrictions: Tour will occur at 5 – 6:30 pm on a mutually agreeable date.
Value: $2,500.00
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Donated by Julia Sommerfeld & Chris Landman Neon Garden | 41
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L I V E AUCT ION #8
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A Week in San Miguel de Allende or Mexico City
Canlis and Private Wine Tour for 8
Cross one of the New York Times "Best Places to Go" off your bucket list!
Spend the evening dining on flawlessly executed food, stunning views of Lake Union and the Cascade mountains, and truly exceptional service!
Spend 7-nights at a gorgeous private penthouse with accommodations for up to 8 people (3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms) in Mexico City. The winner of this auction item can spend all 7 days in Mexico City, all 7 days in San Miguel de Allende, or spend a portion of the week in Mexico City and the other portion in San Miguel de Allende. This package also includes a $1000 gift card for airfare or other travel expenses. Vamanos! Restrictions: The stay is subject to availability on Airbnb (meaning that someone has not already booked the place on Airbnb). If the auction winner selects the dates with more than sixth months in advance, it is almost guaranteed to be available. Expires April 9th, 2023.
Value: $3,000.00
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Winner of the 2019 James Beard Design Icon Award, Canlis was recently nominated for the 2019 Best Chef Northwest by the James Beard Foundation. End your evening with a one of a kind experience with a private tour of their 2017 James Beard Award winning wine cellar. Package includes a Canlis gift card for $2,000 to apply towards the cost of your meal. Restrictions: The wine tour is for a maximum of eight people. When making the reservation, please mention the wine cellar tour.
Value: $2,500.00
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L I V E AUCT ION #10 Laser Tag with Villa Teachers Who will win and survive an epic laser tag battle between students and teachers? Imagine an afternoon of your student and seven of their friends in a lively game of laser tag with Villa teachers. All you need to do is drop off your students and professional Field Commanders Patrick Marti, Sean Lee, Alyssa Kaplan, Chris Thriftwood, Martin Lindenmeyer, Victoria Richwine, Chelsea McCorry, and Connor Bentivoglio will take care of the rest.
Value: Priceless
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LI V E AU CTIO N # 1 1 Escape to the Washington Coast 3 Nights in Seabrook Welcome to Seabiscuit at Seabrook, the ideal house for your next beach getaway in Washington's favorite beach town! Seabiscuit is a beautiful shingled house located right on Horseshoe Park in the Farm District. With the tennis courts, playground and basketball court out the back door, a large grassy park and community fire pit out the front door and private hot tub for the house, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained when you’re not out on the beach, at the swimming pool, or riding bikes around town. A three-story tastefully decorated house with a main floor bedroom and ensuite bath and shower, open floor plan, grey kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a large white quartz island with comfortable stools, and views of Horseshoe Park and Windgate Barn out the front porch. On the second floor you will find a master bedroom suite with private balcony and spacious bathroom, a second shared bathroom with a bathtub/ shower combination, queen bedroom and a room with two double bunkbeds to sleep 4 kids (or kids at heart). On the third floor is another queen bedroom and bathroom and a bonus media area with two daybeds, TV, DVD player, game console and plenty of books, games and toys to keep everyone occupied. The house comfortably fits 2-4 families, or up to 14 guests.
Restrictions: Subject to mutually agreeable dates, excluding holiday weekends and 7/9-7/10, 7/16-7/17, 8/13-8/14. Expires April 9th, 2023.
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Donated by Patrick Marti, Sean Lee, Alyssa Kaplan, Chris Thriftwood, Martin Lindenmeyer, Victoria Richwine, Chelsea McCorry, and Connor Bentivoglio
Value: $3,700.00
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Dinner with Head of School at Erlichman House, by Lark
7-night Sun Valley Getaway for 8 people
Fine dining comes to you where the parking is easy and childcare is provided!
Enjoy a 7-night stay in a family-friendly home near Dollar Mountain with stunning views of beautiful Sun Valley!
Join us just minutes from Villa at the home of Alison and Matt Ehrlichman for an easy and intimate evening out with friends and our new Head of School, Dr. Liz Willis. Start with drinks and appetizers on the patio and then move inside for a four-course dinner made in-home by a local PNW chef. Celebrating nearly twenty years of business, Lark has elevated the standard for modern American restaurants in the Northwest. Gather a group of up to 10 to bid on this special evening! Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon date for Summer/Fall 2022 for up to 10 adults. Babysitter available at the Ehrlichman home if needed/helpful.
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Located in Elkhorn Village, a golf community two miles from Sun Valley Resort’s Dollar Mountain, Crown Ranch 4 offers all that Sun Valley has to offer. Reminiscent of a Western lodge, the two-level home welcomes guests to a twostory great room with a wall of windows revealing aspen trees and mountains in the distance. A wrap-around sofa and two reimagined, mid-century inspired lounge chairs sit beside a wood-burning fireplace. In the gourmet kitchen, you’ll find stainless steel appliances, a dual range oven, and granite countertops. Seat up to 8 guests at the hardwood dining table, or on the deck at a picnic-style dining table. Four stools at the breakfast bar add seating for large groups.The deck also features a cushioned sitting area for relaxed summer evenings or apre-ski, and a gas grill. Each uniquely styled bedroom has a picture window and private bathroom. From its convenient location in the hills above Ketchum, this home sits just 5 minutes from beginner-friendly slopes at Dollar Mountain and less than 10 minutes from more advanced skiing at River Run. Explore restaurants, shops, nightlife and family-friendly entertainment in downtown Ketchum and the Sun Valley, both a 10-minute drive. Home has 4 bedrooms (King, 2 Queens, and double bunk), 4 bath home that sleeps 8. Restrictions: Dates to be mutually agreed upon.
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Donated by Alison & Matt Erlichman and Dr. Liz Willis & Nick Tropea
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Reserved Parking for a Year The gift that keeps on giving! The Italian Dinner is always packed, Illuminata draws a bigger crowd every year, the Christmas programs are an absolute sea of people, and literally everyone and their grandmother comes to Grandparents Day. Lucky you, you have the perfect parking spot nailed down no matter how many people are on campus, because you won a reserved parking spot at the auction.
Value: Priceless
Raise the Paddle Tonight’s Raise-the-Paddle will be dedicated to the Special Capital Campaign to raise funds to purchase an appropriate parcel of the Sisters’ land. Expanding upon Villa’s property line is contingent upon the collective power of our generous community’s participation—every dollar counts as much as everyone’s involvement. Your support affords us the incredible opportunity to ensure that our commitment to excellence in whole-child education remains enriched by additional permanent outdoor education experiences, and our affordability is a question of that power, not simply a parcel. The Land Task Force, serving as our trusted stewards, will leverage the total donation in Villa’s best financial interests—our fundraising initiatives are more important than ever to put forth the strongest proposal.
What we do together tonight will set the stage for current and future Villa students for generations to come.
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Napa Wine Study From the next generation of premier Napa wine makers (plus a few trusty standbys), enjoy twelve diverse bottles worthy of "wine study." Pair your tasting adventures with food and favorites from local Napa chefs and purveyors - Hudson olive oil, spices and blends from Whole Spice, Omnivore Salt, and more. Tasting notes and winemaker introductions upon request! Includes: • 2014 Poe, Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Wine • 2016 Poe, Rose Sparkling Wine • 2012 Ferdinand, Albariño • 2017 Le Artishasic, Rose Tempranillo • 2014 Leo Steen, Chenin Blanc • 2016 Scholium Project, The Prince in His Caves, Sauvignon Blanc • 2019 Hudson Chardonnay, Seashell • 2016 Sandlands Trousseau • 2017 Le Artishasic, Syrah • 2014 Scholium Project, 1MN, Cinsault • 2019 Maitre De Chai, Cabernet Sauvignon • 2014 Stalin Family Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon
Value: $2,200.00
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Donated by Jamie Leigh & AJ Kreshock
Pickleball Tournament Are you ready to play? Invite 16 people to a Pickleball Tournament hosted at the home of Jeff Hallier and Erin McGee!! The winning bidder will field a team of 16 people; half will compete on the court and half will be "superfans" off the court. We'll include a food truck, beverages, and yes, a pickle bar. So gather your team and get ready to bring your A-game.
Value: $1,500.00
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Husky Football Tickets
Tickets for 4 at The Prom with a Night at the Fairmont
Go Huskies! Enjoy 4 seats at the 50 yard line: Section 106, Row 6, seats 14-17. Receive 1st choice of any home game for the 2022 season except for Michigan State & Arizona. Don't forget your facepaint for the tailgate! This includes a parking pass in Parking Lot E. Finish your game day experience with dinner at Joey University Village. Package includes: • Four tickets to a UW Football game • Parking Pass in Lot E • $300 gift card to Joey University Village
Restrictions: Excludes Michigan State and Arizona games.
Value: $1,300.00
The perfect staycation awaits you! Enjoy 4 tickets to The Prom at the 5th Avenue Theatre and check into the Fairmont Olympic Hotel for one night, followed by a pre-show dinner for 4 at one of Sea Creatures’ restaurants. You’ll have access to the Producers Lounge at the theater, so make sure you give yourself time for a cocktail at the show before it starts! Treat yourself to breakfast at the Fairmont the following morning before heading back home to reality, with memories to last a lifetime. Package includes: • Entry into the Producers Club • 4 tickets to The Prom • 1 Night at the Fairmont Olympic in an Executive Suite with Breakfast • $400 gift card to the Sea Creatures Restrictions: (4) tickets to The Prom Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM or any weeknight performance from June 1 through June 17.
Value: $2,200.00
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Donated by Laura & Tyler Marion
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THANK YOU Sharing gratitude and appreciation nourishes the garden that is our Villa community. Please take a moment to enjoy these messages from our inspiring Villa Families.
Value: $100.00
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LET’S C E L E BRATE Fall 2016
“A Coach’s worth isn’t found in their win/loss record but in the impact made in their players’ lives.” Thank you, Rob, for your time and coaching over the years!
Thank you Villa Faculty and Staff for making our school such a wonderful place to bloom and grow! With love from the Porter Family
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Fall 2021 8th Grade 2nd Place CYO Champions
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LET’S C E L E BRATE Congratulations on your graduation from Villa, Kate! Your family loves you and we are so proud of your hard work, caring heart, and accomplishments in and out of the classroom.
The Fitzpatrick Family
Congratulations, Sloane! Ten years at Villa go by in a flash, we’re so excited for you and what’s to come.
Lucy, congratulations on your Villa graduation. We love you so much!
Happy Graduation! Love, Mom, Dad, & Jackson
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XX Mom, Dad, & Alex
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Thank you for making such a positive impact on the lives and learning of your students. Thank you, Ms. Call and Mr. Conroy, for everything you do!!
Love, 4th Grade Students & Families
Thank you, Coach Nick, for a fantastic 4th grade volleyball season! Your humor, patience, and commitment to the team are so appreciated by the players and families. You rock!
4th Grade Volleyball
Thank you for an amazing 8th grade volleyball season, Coach Melissa! The girls and their families are so grateful for your leadership. We’re playoff bound!
8th Grade Volleyball
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Thank you, Ms. Kaplan and Mr. Thriftwood for all you do for our kiddos! We appreciate you!
Your 3rd Grade Families
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On behalf of the 1st grade parents - we celebrate Ms. Ford and Ms. Connors for their dedication and compassion towards our children.
The Parents from 1A & 1B
THANK YOU to our amazing Kindergarten teachers—Ms. Compton and Ms. Walker. Your dedication and passion for teaching is inspiring!
Love, Kindergarten Parents
Mr. Draper, thank you for your dedication, and support to the Villa Band musicians. Your rigorous education and constant encouragement have made a huge impact in many young lives.
Villa Band
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Thank you to all of this year’s coaches! We are so grateful for your patience, dedication, patience, spirit and...did we mention....patience?!?
Villa Academy Vikings
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Big thanks to Emily Conlan & Sean Lee for running student council and hosting whole school events such as Halloween.
The Villa Community
Thank you Richard, Anh, Steve, & Traver for all your hard work in taking care of our beautiful campus everyday! You have tirelessly cleaned, maintained, & improved it so it's always ready for all our students, faculty, & school events. We really appreciate all of you!
Thank you, Chef Allison & Yolanda, for providing delicious lunches for our students this year! We really appreciate how you both were able to do this creatively, despite all the challenges. We're so lucky to have you!
The Villa Community
The Villa Community
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On behalf of VPA, thank you to our incredible interim leadership team: Julie Thenell Grasseschi, Chrissy May, and Michelle Sullivan! We are so grateful for your dedication during this unprecedented year.
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And a heartfelt WELCOME to our amazing incoming Head of School, Dr. Liz Willis!
We can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll do to further enhance the Villa experience for all.
Many thanks to the below dedicated Villa Parent’s Association Officers for all their work this year leading the VPA! Your impact on our school community is so appreciated! Co-Presidents: Christina Fitzpatrick and Kate Allen Vice President: Jennifer Sorensen Communications Lead: David Cuddy Lead of class reps: Lisa Schroeder Treasurer: Shawna Lydon Larson Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead: Bethany Mito Faculty recognition: Sabrina Bennett Parent Ed: Alison Ehrlichman Spirit: Trilisa Madison, Patricia Cascio & Jen Peyree Lunchroom Coordinator: Sarah Staiger Spelling Bee: Jenny Porter School pictures: Kate Allen Uniform Exchange: Sam Paulsen Lost & Found: Sarah Merriman Parents in Prayer: Jenny Porter & Tonya Shum
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To Ms Nelson - Thank you for being a kind, energetic, entertaining, helpful, engaged, and overall wonderful 2nd grade teacher. We are so lucky to have you! -Love the Class and Parents of 2A Mr. Downey, Thanks so much for going above and beyond and bringing out the best in our 2nd graders. Congratulations on your retirement! -Love the Class and Parents of 2B
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‘Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire.’ –W.B. Yeats - Thank you, 8th grade advisors
Gratefully, 8th Grade Families
To our amazing 7th grade teaching staff: Thank you for creating a love for learning! Your dedication, enthusiasm, and support are sincerely valued!
Mr. Wellnitz and Ms. Brothers, thank you for all you do for our 5th grade students! From, Parents of 5th Grade
The Parents of 7th Grade
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Thank you, Ms. Shea, for bringing back the school musical. Break a leg to the cast on Opening Night!
The Villa Community
Thank you, Sarah Staiger, for filling our lunchroom with volunteers.
Shout out to Victoria Richwine for her amazing Spanish program and incorporating the preschool into her schedule.
Thank you, Mrs. L, for being such a bright start to every person's day!
She makes Spanish come alive for our littlest learners!
The Villa Community
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"When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed." - Maya Angelou Thank you for chairing this year's auction, JoAnna Jose! The Villa Community
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Villa Academy’s Development Office has attempted to describe and catalog all items correctly, and all items are offered as is. No statements contained in this catalog or made orally at the time of sale elsewhere shall be deemed a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. Villa Academy does not warrant nor represent, and will not be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance, or condition of the items. Each donor listing reflects all donations to the auction, as of our April 1,2022 procurement deadline. We sincerely apologize for any errors or omissions. As a general rule, items must be redeemed, or arrangements made to be redeemed, within one year of the auction.
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THANK YOU Sharing gratitude and appreciation nourishes the garden that is our Villa community. Please take a moment to enjoy these messages from our inspiring Villa Families.
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