Dream Big Catalog

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Discover Bainbridge Island

Enjoy discovering the magic of Bainbridge Island throughout the year with these experiences:

Lodging for two in a new loft apartment in Winslow. (Stay must be before June 30. No kids under 12.)
Wine tasting for four at Eagle Harbor Vineyards
Two-hour Electric Boat ride (for 10!) on Eagle Harbor
Bainbridge Performing Arts - gift certificate
Two annual membership gift certificates at Bloedel Reserve
Beer tasting at the Alehouse
Dining at: Streamliner Diner, Thai Cuisine, and Fork and Spoon.

Value: $1,370.00

2

Spring Chinook Guided Oregon Fishing Trip with Sage Fly Rod

Spring chinook guided fishing trip for two on Tillamook Bay, Oregon by nationally renowned master fishing guides Tim and Shana Juarez - on Sunday, June 12, 2016. See http://tsguide.wix.com/tsguideservice for details.

This priceless package includes a salmon fishing fly rod built by the reknown Sage Rod Company of Bainbridge Island.

Please bring fishing license with salmon/steelhead tag, cooler, camera, rubber boots/rain gear if needed. Tim and Shana will provide everything else including lunch (at additional cost) unless the winning bidder choses to bring his/her own lunch.

Value: $1,350.00

3

Dream On-water Workout for Four or Eight plus Brunch

Bid now to compose the summer workout of your dreams! Pick your crew (in a four or eight), choose your workout on Eagle Harbor, and prepare to compete with a feisty junior squad. Varsity Girls Coach Barb Trafton will help you create your dream workout, secure a dream coxswain, and help you perfect your technique ahead of racing season. The sun is shining, you are swinging strong - and amazingly- you win every piece! Your unique rowing experience will culminate in a celebratory brunch offered by volunteer Masters rowers capped with two special bottles of Washington wine offered by Peter and Diana Christoffersen: Saviah 2012 Reserve Syrah; and Northstar 2007 Merlot.

Value: $1,094.00

4

Assorted Libations

A "staple" of Dream Big auctions is back by popular demand. The BIR Board of Directors has contributed to an outstanding assortment of "libations" including, but not limited to!:

Dry Fly gin; Johnny Walker Blue Label Whisky; Jameson Irish whisky; Mount Gay Black Barrel Small Batch Handcrafted Barbados Rum; 2008 Cayuse Armada Syrah; 9 Year Old Glen Bainbridge Special BIR bottling Scotch Whisky; 12 Year Old Johnny Walker Black Whisky; Bainbridge Island Vodka; Warre's Otima 10-Year Old Tawny Port, 2018 Snoqualmie Chardonnay, Grand Marnier, and more!

Snoqualmie 2013 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley

Value: $879.00

5

Bandon Dunes Weekend for Two - With Golfing!

A golfer's dream at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Bandon Dunes is at Bandon, Oregon, a half an hour south of Coos Bay. Offered by Jim McNett and wife Boon-Keng Woo is a golfing weekend for two including a $1200 gift certificate to stay at the resort and play any of four 18-hole courses. See http://www.bandondunesgolf.com for details.

Wine pairing courtesy of Peter and Diana Christoffersen, Saviah 2012 Reserve Syrah; and Northstar 2007 Merlot

Value: $1,294.00

6

Chefs From The Shell Eight-Course Dinner for Eight

Chefs From The Shell eight-course dinner for eight, a past tradition of Dream Big auctions, is back! It is being offered by most of the original staff, a group of Learn To Row men and women who, approaching seven years ago, took up the sport of rowing through BIR. They formed a tight-knit group that offered the first Chefs From The Shell extravaganza six years ago at member Jeannie Bjerke's home overlooking the head of Eagle Harbor. This exceptional meal will include paired wines with each course and priceless memories. Get ready to be pampered! It will be scheduled at a mutually acceptable time, again at Jeannie's home.

Value: $1,600.00

7

Two Hand-made Teak and Cedar Adirondack Chairs

Crew dad and woodworker Chris Blazina has created two very special Adirondack chairs for this year's Dream Big Auction. Crafted in reclaimed teak, cedar and African black wood, these beauties are perfect for the rower who never wants their arm to rest too far from their oar. These will be perfect for those upcoming spring and summer months of stargazing, relaxing, and re-reading "The Boys in the Boat"!

Value: $1,000.00

8

Private Scotch Whisky Tasting for Six

A special, private Scotch whisky tasting for six courtesy of Keith Barnes, proprietor of Bainbridge Organic Distillers, combines the pleasure of tasting from over six hundred whiskies from around the world with experiencing a master's in-depth knowledge of the age-old trade and history of each bottle selected and then some!

Value: $2,000.00

9

One Week's Stay at Private Vacation Home in Mazama, WA

In the lovely Methow Valley known for world-class cross country skiing, fishing, and hiking lie the towns of Mazama and Winthrop. The local dining scene is full of vibrant gastronomic choices for breakfast , lunch, and dinner. The Entress family has again offered their cabin for a week's stay in this magical paradise. Your stay will include a hand-selected case of Lost River Winery wines at their tasting room. It will also include fly-casting lessons for two courtesy of guide and casting instructor Chris Madison. He recommends July for floating the Methow River, or wading the Methow or Twisp Rivers during August or later. He will provide fly casting lessons for two days for any who are interested.

Please observe non-holiday weeks/weekends and offer does not transfer to others without owner consent.

Value: $2,800.00

100

Watch a UW Crew Practice with Bruce Beall

Witness first-hand the rowing magic that happens aboard a University of Washington Husky Crew launch - with our Director of Rowing, Bruce Beall, at a University of Washington crew practice. This priceless offer for two will expose you to not only on-water collegiate activity up close and personal (with opportunities to ask Bruce questions about what you see) but also the history of the sport of rowing and nuances involving the fabled UW crew team. The experience will include a tour of the Conibear shell house show-casing the Husky Clipper (1936 Olympic champion shell mentioned in The Boys In The Boat) as well as pictures and memorabilia from this hundred-plus year old program.

Value: $275.00

1	Discover Bainbridge Island Enjoy discovering the magic of Bainbridge Island throughout the year with these experiences: Lodging for two in a new loft apartment in Winslow. (Stay must be before June 30. No kids under 12.) Wine tasting for four at Eagle Harbor Vineyards Two-hour Electric Boat ride (for 10!) on Eagle Harbor Bainbridge Performing Arts - gift certificate Two annual membership gift certificates at Bloedel Reserve Beer tasting at the Alehouse Dining at: Streamliner Diner, Thai Cuisine, and Fork and Spoon. Value: $1,370.00
2	Spring Chinook Guided Oregon Fishing Trip with Sage Fly Rod Spring chinook guided fishing trip for two on Tillamook Bay, Oregon by nationally renowned master fishing guides Tim and Shana Juarez - on Sunday, June 12, 2016. See http://tsguide.wix.com/tsguideservice for details. This priceless package includes a salmon fishing fly rod built by the reknown Sage Rod Company of Bainbridge Island. Please bring fishing license with salmon/steelhead tag, cooler, camera, rubber boots/rain gear if needed. Tim and Shana will provide everything else including lunch (at additional cost) unless the winning bidder choses to bring his/her own lunch. Value: $1,350.00
3	Dream On-water Workout for Four or Eight plus Brunch *Bid now to compose the summer workout of your dreams!* Pick your crew (in a four or eight), choose your workout on Eagle Harbor, and prepare to compete with a feisty junior squad. Varsity Girls Coach Barb Trafton will help you create your dream workout, secure a dream coxswain, and help you perfect your technique ahead of racing season. The sun is shining, you are swinging strong - and amazingly- you win every piece! Your unique rowing experience will culminate in a celebratory brunch offered by volunteer Masters rowers capped with two special bottles of Washington wine offered by Peter and Diana Christoffersen: Saviah 2012 Reserve Syrah; and Northstar 2007 Merlot. Value: $1,094.00
4	Assorted Libations A "staple" of Dream Big auctions is back by popular demand. The BIR Board of Directors has contributed to an outstanding assortment of "libations" including, but not limited to!: Dry Fly gin; Johnny Walker Blue Label Whisky; Jameson Irish whisky; Mount Gay Black Barrel Small Batch Handcrafted Barbados Rum; 2008 Cayuse Armada Syrah; 9 Year Old Glen Bainbridge Special BIR bottling Scotch Whisky; 12 Year Old Johnny Walker Black Whisky; Bainbridge Island Vodka; Warre's Otima 10-Year Old Tawny Port, 2018 Snoqualmie Chardonnay, Grand Marnier, and more! Snoqualmie 2013 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley Value: $879.00
5	Bandon Dunes Weekend for Two - With Golfing! A golfer's dream at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Bandon Dunes is at Bandon, Oregon, a half an hour south of Coos Bay. Offered by Jim McNett and wife Boon-Keng Woo is a golfing weekend for two including a $1200 gift certificate to stay at the resort and play any of four 18-hole courses. See http://www.bandondunesgolf.com for details. Wine pairing courtesy of Peter and Diana Christoffersen, Saviah 2012 Reserve Syrah; and Northstar 2007 Merlot Value: $1,294.00
6	Chefs From The Shell Eight-Course Dinner for Eight Chefs From The Shell eight-course dinner for eight, a past tradition of Dream Big auctions, is back! It is being offered by most of the original staff, a group of Learn To Row men and women who, approaching seven years ago, took up the sport of rowing through BIR. They formed a tight-knit group that offered the first Chefs From The Shell extravaganza six years ago at member Jeannie Bjerke's home overlooking the head of Eagle Harbor. This exceptional meal will include paired wines with each course and priceless memories. Get ready to be pampered! It will be scheduled at a mutually acceptable time, again at Jeannie's home. Value: $1,600.00
7	Two Hand-made Teak and Cedar Adirondack Chairs Crew dad and woodworker Chris Blazina has created two very special Adirondack chairs for this year's Dream Big Auction. Crafted in reclaimed teak, cedar and African black wood, these beauties are perfect for the rower who never wants their arm to rest too far from their oar. These will be perfect for those upcoming spring and summer months of stargazing, relaxing, and re-reading "The Boys in the Boat"! Value: $1,000.00
8	Private Scotch Whisky Tasting for Six A special, private Scotch whisky tasting for six courtesy of Keith Barnes, proprietor of Bainbridge Organic Distillers, combines the pleasure of tasting from over six hundred whiskies from around the world with experiencing a master's in-depth knowledge of the age-old trade and history of each bottle selected and then some! Value: $2,000.00
9	One Week's Stay at Private Vacation Home in Mazama, WA In the lovely Methow Valley known for world-class cross country skiing, fishing, and hiking lie the towns of Mazama and Winthrop. The local dining scene is full of vibrant gastronomic choices for breakfast , lunch, and dinner. The Entress family has again offered their cabin for a week's stay in this magical paradise. Your stay will include a hand-selected case of Lost River Winery wines at their tasting room. It will also include fly-casting lessons for two courtesy of guide and casting instructor Chris Madison. He recommends July for floating the Methow River, or wading the Methow or Twisp Rivers during August or later. He will provide fly casting lessons for two days for any who are interested. Please observe non-holiday weeks/weekends and offer does not transfer to others without owner consent. Value: $2,800.00
100	Watch a UW Crew Practice with Bruce Beall Witness first-hand the rowing magic that happens aboard a University of Washington Husky Crew launch - with our Director of Rowing, Bruce Beall, at a University of Washington crew practice. This priceless offer for two will expose you to not only on-water collegiate activity up close and personal (with opportunities to ask Bruce questions about what you see) but also the history of the sport of rowing and nuances involving the fabled UW crew team. The experience will include a tour of the Conibear shell house show-casing the Husky Clipper (1936 Olympic champion shell mentioned in The Boys In The Boat) as well as pictures and memorabilia from this hundred-plus year old program. Value: $275.00

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