2014 Auction Packages

2014 Auction Packages
1. Three Nights in Neskowin
Get away from the hubbub with a three night vacation in the gorgeous seaside township of Neskowin,
Oregon. Stay in supreme style at Gala chairs Mike and Katie Erickson’s beach home, featuring astounding
views and luxurious accommodations. The hot tub has unobstructed ocean views and is the perfect place
for stargazing when the sun goes down. Take a walk on the beach, play a round of golf, or have a facial at
the nearby Salishan Resort. Sip cocktails from your take-along bar or head to The Bay House to start your
evening with happy hour. Sleep peacefully in your king-sized bed and enjoy brunch the next morning at
Café on Hawk Creek. Spend your days exploring the miles of beaches and hiking trails.
Mutually agreeable date by all parties.
Donated by Mike & Katie Erickson, OMSI, Café on Hawk Creek, The Bay House
• Three day stay (mutually agreeable dates, excluding June–August) at the Erickson’s Neskowin beach
home—6,000 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths (sleeps 18)
• Take-Along Bar—a selection of spirits for a spirited vacation
• $50 gift certificate to The Bay House
• $50 gift certificate to Café on Hawk Creek
2. L.A. with Ellen!
Jump on an Alaska Airlines (no-blackout restrictions) flight to Los Angeles to toast the town at The
Ellen DeGeneres Show, where you’ll be up front and center with one of Hollywood’s brightest stars
(secretly wearing your new Ellen undies). Head to dinner at Villa Blanca, a chic spot featured on The Real
Housewives of Beverly Hills. After you’ve taken in the tastes and scenes of L.A., enjoy a VIP tour of the
Space Shuttle Endeavor at the California Science Center and a viewing of the Leonardo DiCaprio-narrated
IMAX film Hubble. If the City of Angels isn’t your thing, use the Alaska Airlines tickets to travel anywhere
that Alaska flies, including Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, Washington, D.C., and Boston. Travel during the peak of
any season you choose!
Donated by Alaska Airlines, KGW NewsChannel 8, California Science Center, Gary Maffei and Marc
Lintner
• Two round-trip coach tickets on Alaska Airlines, no black-out dates
• Two VIP tickets to The Ellen DeGeneres Show—requires advanced scheduling
• Matching his and hers Ellen DeGeneres Show undies
• $100 gift certificate to Villa Blanca
• California Science Center VIP tour of space shuttle Endeavor and IMAX tickets to Hubble—requires
advanced scheduling
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry • 1945 SE Water Avenue • Portland Oregon 97214 • omsi.edu/gala
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3. Dinner and Cruise at the Erickson’s for 12 Couples
Join Gala chairs Mike and Katie Erickson at their home for dinner, a cruise, and lively entertainment. You’ll
take a roundtrip Willamette cruise on the stately yacht Dire Straits from the Erickson’s beautiful riverside
home. Caterers from Ruth’s Chris Steak House will bring the grills and white glove service. Wines will be
served from the famed Dutton collection as well as private label bottles from the Erickson’s own vineyard.
Music will be performed by famed saxophonist Patrick Lamb, who combines the influences of funk, soul,
R&B, and a flavor of jazz. It’s a night of fine dining, exclusive wines, and entertainment!
Friday, August 15, 2014
Donated by Mike and Katie Erickson, OMSI, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Dan and Sallie Dutton,
Patrick Lamb
• Hosted by Mike and Katie Erickson on August 15, 2014
• Dinner for 24 people catered by Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• River cruise on the Erickson’s yacht, Dire Straits
• Wines provided by Dan and Sallie Dutton, and Mike and Katie Erickson
• Performance by Patrick Lamb, saxophonist
4. A Wine Cellar Package
Are you a lover of classic vintages? Outfit your home or your private retreat with a 52-bottle wine
refrigerator. It will be white-glove delivered filled with four cases of wine from the best wine producing
countries around the world, culled exclusively from Ken Hick’s and Cheri Cooley-Hick’s 5,000-bottle wine
cellar. Fill your glass with a Pinot, Champagne, or Riesling and toast to the bounty of the world’s vineyards.
Donated by Ken Hick and Cheri Cooley-Hick
• Four cases of wines from around the world
• 52-bottle stainless steel wine refrigerator
• Delivered within 50 miles of OMSI (includes unpacking, installation, debris removal, and clean-up)
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry • 1945 SE Water Avenue • Portland Oregon 97214 • omsi.edu/gala
2014 Auction Packages
5. Mt. Hood Cabin and Season Ski Passes
Relax in a beautiful, peaceful mountain retreat in Government Camp designed in 1966 by seminal
Northwest modernist architect Saul Zaik. Enjoy a three-night stay for eight at the restored cabin, with a
hot tub and short walk to the village—perfect for a long weekend with family, clients, or friends! Keep the
two season passes for yourself and provide weekend passes to the rest to ski at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski
Resort. Start your long day on the slopes with a scrumptious brunch at Timberline Lodge. Add in a VIP tour
of the Phelps Creek Vineyards for you and your entourage. Cozy up for movie night with the John Cusack
film Hot Tub Time Machine and top it off with a nightcap martini made of New Deal Distillery’s unique
handcrafted Mud Puddle Bitter Chocolate Vodka, or another selection from your take-along bar. Mutually
agreeable dates by all parties.
Donated by Aric Wood, Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort, Timberline Lodge, Phelps Creek Vineyards,
New Deal Distillery, OMSI
• Three-night stay at Aric Wood’s Saul Zaik cabin—4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths (sleeps up to 8)
• Two season passes to Mt. Hood Meadows
• Six weekend passes to Mt. Hood Meadows
• Take-Along Bar—a selection of spirits for a spirited weekend
• $50 gift certificate to Timberline Lodge’s Cascade Dining Room
• VIP tour for six at Phelps Creek Vineyards
• New Deal Distillery Mud Puddle Bitter Chocolate Vodka & gift certificate for six-person private tasting
6. Two Flights, Two Nights, Two Tickets…
Enjoy two round-trip tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies (no blackout dates). It’s off to Whistler,
Mexico City, or Maui—wherever you go, Alaska Airlines will take you there. Bookend your trip with a stay at
Ace Hotel, toast to your travels with two bottles of Utopia’s Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir, and explore Portland’s
unique dining scene with Ken’s Artisan Pizza, Trifecta, Ox Restaurant, and Broder. This package also
includes two tickets to OMSI’s 2015 Gala, where you might win again.
Donated by Alaska Airlines, OMSI, Ace Hotel Portland, Ken’s Artisan Pizza, Trifecta, Ox Restaurant,
Broder, Utopia Vineyard
• Two round-trip coach tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies, no blackout dates
• Two tickets to OMSI’s 2015 Gala
• $500 gift certificate to the Ace Hotel in Portland
• Gift certificates to local culinary bright spots: $25 to Ken’s Artisan Pizza, $50 to Trifecta, $50 to Ox, and
$50 to Broder
• Two bottles of 2010 Utopia Vineyard Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry • 1945 SE Water Avenue • Portland Oregon 97214 • omsi.edu/gala
2014 Auction Packages
7. Airstream Glamping Adventure at Camp Gray
What do you get when you combine “Glamor” with “Camping?” Glamping! Be the first to explore OMSI’s
newest outdoor education location, the Coastal Discovery Center at Camp Gray, in Newport, Oregon.
Glamp in style with three luxury vacation coaches for six people. While there, take a tour of Camp Gray
with OMSI’s camp leadership. Be hosted for a gourmet wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres in the wine cave
of a private beach residence. Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
No trip to the Aquarium is complete without a whiskery kiss from a sea lion! Stop off for a tour and brew at
Rogue Brewery and then head to Local Ocean Seafoods for the freshest catch of the day. End your night
toasting marshmallows at a fireside performance by famed concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer. Mutually
agreeable dates by all parties.
Donated by Airstream Adventures Northwest, OMSI, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Local Ocean
Seafoods, Gary Maffei and Marc Lintner, Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer, Rogue Brewery
• Three luxury vacation coaches at (or near) the Coastal Discovery Center at Camp Gray—depending on
when this is redeemed, most likely will be set up at South Beach State Park (2 people in each coach)
• Guided tour of the Coastal Discovery Center at Camp Gray with OMSI’s Jamie Hurd, Vice President of
Programs, and/or Steve Tritz, Director of Outdoor Science Education
• Oregon Coast Aquarium admission for six—includes Sea Lion Kiss for two
• $50 Gift Certificate to Local Ocean Seafoods
• A fireside performance by concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer
• Rogue Brewery tour and $76 of Hopoes, the official currency of Rogue Brewery
• Gourmet wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres in the wine cave of a private beach residence
8. European Jetsetter: Airfare and Cruise
Second honeymoon? Never been to the Mediterranean? Curious about Northern Europe? Whatever the
reason, this is your chance to tour Europe in luxury. You will fly to your destination with two unrestricted
round-trip tickets on Lufthansa. Once on the continent, enjoy a 10-day Holland America cruise of your
choice. Pack your clothes and newly discovered souvenirs in stylish and sporty Adidas luggage. Christen
your trip with a “Bon Voyage” magnum of Veuve Clicquot champagne. Use the airfare and cruise as one
trip or split into two dream excursions!
Donated by Lufthansa German Airlines, Holland America Line, OMSI, Adidas America, Moët
Hennessey USA
• Two unrestricted round-trip coach tickets—Seattle to any Lufthansa destination in Europe
• Certificate for an up to 10-day Holland America Line cruise of your choice for two (good for any Holland
America cruise with some restrictions and no expiration date)
• Adidas luggage—two large rolling duffels and two rolling carry-ons , two passes to any Adidas employee
store or outlet with a discount coupon
• “Bon Voyage” magnum of Veuve Clicquot champagne
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry • 1945 SE Water Avenue • Portland Oregon 97214 • omsi.edu/gala
2014 Auction Packages
9. A Week in a Mexican Villa
Experience the natural wonder of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula with a group of up to six friends. Cerritos Surf
Colony is located on world famous Cerritos Beach, which has a reputation frequently noted in SURFER
Magazine for champion-level surfing waves. Cerritos Surf Colony is a neighbor to the famous art colony
of Todos Santos, home to hundreds of painters, writers, poets, dancers, and musicians. You’ll be within
minutes of the Todos Santos galleries. Nearby, is the celebrity-frequented hot spot, Cerritos Beach Club
& Surf, where you can get surfing lessons, board rentals, and great food. Enjoy the amazing swimming
pool and bar, surf the waves out your back door, climb the Sierra de la Lagunas, or just lay back in your own
palm shaded hammock. If you’re looking for an activity that fuses vacation and science, then head to the
beach to watch for migrating grey whales. Mutually agreeable dates by all parties.
Donated by Ken Hick & Cheri Cooley-Hick
• One week stay in a two bedroom, two bath unit (sleeps up to six) at the Cerritos Surf Colony, a short drive
from Cabo San Lucas
10. Take a Seat!
Lights, camera, action! Here’s your opportunity to name a seat in OMSI’s newly renovated Empirical
Theater and be a movie buff for a full year! Named for knowledge gained through observation, OMSI’s
upgraded theater features an entirely digital projection system with 4K technology and 3-D capability,
making it possible to show a greater range of content than ever before. You’ll experience feature films
such as Gravity, The Hobbit, and Frozen on the four-story screen, along with a rich array of documentaries
and special events. OMSI is the first museum in North America—and the first science center in the
world—to feature a state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos surround sound system!
In addition to naming your special seat and all the popcorn you can eat, you’ll get free admission to movies
for a year, invitations to special events with exclusive reserved seats, and the good feeling that comes
from knowing that you are helping shine a spotlight on science education at OMSI!
Donated by OMSI
• Name a seat in the Empirical Theater in recognition or honor of an individual, family, or group
• Admission to Reel Science and other special theater events (with advance reservations)
• Free movies in the Empirical Theater for one year (for two individuals per purchased seat)
• Best seats in the house reserved for special events (with advance notice)
• Free popcorn and soda, of course!
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry • 1945 SE Water Avenue • Portland Oregon 97214 • omsi.edu/gala
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11. Guided Willamette Valley Wine Tour for 18
Gather your friends for a bus tour to Yamhill Valley Vineyards, co-founded by Denis Burger and Elaine
McCall, a member of OMSI’s Emeritus Board of Trustees. Denis Burger and Ken Hick will host the day,
selecting the vineyard’s finest vintages. Denis, with his long career in the biotech industry, will use his
training as a scientist to offer a special look into the conditions that make Oregon wines great. Ken is a
collector of fine wines, with a wine cellar catalog of over 5,000 bottles that he has gathered from around
the world. Denis will expertly pair Yamhill’s vintage selections with a gourmet dinner prepared especially
for you. Mutually agreeable dates by all parties.
Donated by Yamhill Valley Vineyards, Denis Burger and Elaine McCall, Ken Hick and Cheri CooleyHick
• Wine tasting (includes barrel tasting), tour and gourmet dinner at the Yamhill Valley Vineyards
• Wine presentation by Denis Burger, wine expert, and Ken Hick, wine connoisseur
• Bus transportation to and from the vineyard
12. Spacetime Seattle with former NASA Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar
Rocket your way around Seattle, exploring the history and triumph of flight and space travel. Hotel Max
Seattle is your launchpad for exploring the wonder and technological achievement of flight and space
exploration. Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, former NASA astronaut who logged more than 1,208 hours (50 days) in
space, will fly in from Houston to host your private, behind-the-scenes tour at the Museum of Flight. You’ll
even have access to the full fuselage trainer, a full-size mock-up of a Space Shuttle orbiter. Then journey
to Boeing Corporation’s Everett manufacturing facility for an exclusive tour of Boeing airplanes (one of
a handful of tours offered to the public by Boeing this year). End the day with dinner at the iconic Space
Needle’s award-winning revolving restaurant, SkyCity at the Needle, where 360-degree views of Seattle
surround you. Mutually agreeable dates by all parties.
Donated by Provenance Hotels/Hotel Max Seattle, Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, Museum of Flight, The
Boeing Company, Space Needle
• Two gift certificates for a two-night stay at Hotel Max Seattle (for up to four to eight guests total)
• A guided “behind-the-scenes” tour of the Museum of Flight with Dr. Dunbar, including access to the full
fuselage trainer (for up to six guests)
• Tour of Boeing’s Everett airplane manufacturing facility, home of Boeing 747, 767, 777, and 787 (for up to
four guests)
• Dinner certificate to SkyCity at the Needle, includes complimentary trip to the Space Needle Observation
Deck ($125 value)
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry • 1945 SE Water Avenue • Portland Oregon 97214 • omsi.edu/gala
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13. Wine Country Weekend
Enjoy an exclusive stay for six at Archery Summit Winery’s Renegade Ridge Guest House, a beautiful
country home in Oregon’s Dundee Hills. Surrounded by vineyards and lush gardens, this four-acre private
retreat—which is not open to the public—is the perfect home base for a journey through the heart of
Oregon’s wine country. Experience a VIP tour, wine tasting, and private lunch at the famed vineyards of
Archery Summit with one of their celebrated winemakers. Continue your exploration of wineries in your
private Lucky Limousine with VIP tours and tastings at Anam Cara Cellars and Willakenzie Estate. Delight
in provisions from Cheese & Crack throughout your stay. Pick a date when the sky is clear and members of
OMSI’s education staff will treat you to a private star party. Mutually agreeable date by all parties.
Donated by Archery Summit Winery, Lucky Limousine & Towncar Service, LLC, OMSI, Cheese & Crack, Anam
Cara Cellars, Willakenzie Estate
• Two nights for six at Archery Summit’s Renegade Ridge Guest House
• Tour, tasting, and private lunch for six with an Archery Summit winemaker
• Gift certificate for five hours in a six-passenger limousine from Lucky Limousine & Towncar Service, LLC;
pickup and drop off from Archery Summit; 20% gratuity not included
• Cheese & Crack box for six, filled with gourmet cheese, homemade crackers, and hand-crafted treats
• Anam Cara Cellars VIP vineyard tour, followed by VIP tasting at Tasting Room in Newberg (for six)
• Willakenzie Estate VIP tour and tasting for six
• Private OMSI Star Party
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry • 1945 SE Water Avenue • Portland Oregon 97214 • omsi.edu/gala

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