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Cycle Oregon 2012 Week Ride – SOLD OUT!
BUT! p:ear has secured 2 Rider Passes and 2 Limited Edition Rider Jerseys and Private Tent Porter Service!
Join Cycle Oregon for their 25th Anniversary, riding approximately 450 miles through the small towns that honor Cycle Oregon’s mission, showcases the singular splendor of Crater Lake, revels in the charms of Ashland, and celebrates the variety of great riding Oregon offers. You pedal; Cycle Oregon takes care of everything else. Beautiful campsites, plentiful food, hot showers, massage, cold microbrew, Oregon wine, live entertainment, and a fully supported route.  This package also includes two limited edition cycling jerseys from the famous Two & Oak Cycling kit and private tent porter service!
Ride Dates: September 8th-15th
Bly – Silver Lake – Fort Klamath – Prospect – Ashland – Klamath Falls – Bly
Donors: Stoll Berne, Case-Dusterhoff, LLP

Party for 80!
A turnkey event for up to 80 guests at the Cleaners @ The Ace Hotel complete with hors d’ouevres from Clyde Common, a keg beer, 80 mini-cupcakes, DJ Cooky Parker (of Y La Bamba!), and a standard room upstairs at the Ace Hotel! Perfect for an office party, the next birthday bash, that special anniversary or graduation!
Donors: The Cleaners, Clyde Common, Ace Hotel, DJ Cooky Parker, Cupcake Jones, Burnside Brewing Co.

 

Five Course Sparkling and Wine Dinner for 12 at Pazzo Ristorante
Twelve lucky people will enjoy a fabulous Italian Sparkling and Wine Feast in the exclusive Wine Room of Pazzo Ristorante.  Includes a one-night stay in a romantic room upstairs in the Vintage Plaza Hotel!
Donors: Pazzo Ristorante, Vintage Plaza Hotel

 

18th Century Italian Wine Dinner (Sign-Up)

Fine dining at Pippa's fabulous place

$200 per person, Saturday May 26th, 18 people
On Saturday May 26th, 18 of you will enjoy a rare culinary experience as Taste Unique Chef Stefania Toscano prepares a 5 course meal from an original copy of Il Cuoco Maceratese (the famous 18th Century Italian cookbook) carefully paired with Italian small vineyard wines by Tom Kelly, who will share his behind-the-scenes knowledge of these charismatic old-world vinters.  While Olivia Duffy will be plays period music on her mandolin, you’ll be experiencing a historic night of food and wine
Donors: Stefania Toscano, Tom Kelly, Olivia Duffy, Pippa Arend

 

Exclusive $2,000 Shopping Experience at Alchemy Jewelers for you and 11 friends!
An incredible engagement, anniversary or birthday idea, this “perfect p:ear party” includes an after-hours party for you and 11 friends at Alchemy Jewelers, with discounts, “p:eartinins” and appetizers for your friends and a $2,000 gift certificate towards custom jewelry for you! Plus, a generous portion of all sales that night will be donated to p:ear – a tax deduction for you and your guests!
Donors: Alchemy Jewelers

 

ALL-INCLUSIVE CANADIAN LUXURY FOOD & FISHING PACKAGE FOR TWO

Fishing at Sund's lodge

June 26th – 29th 2012
Days will be spent fishing, whale watching, hiking or relaxing, and there will be afternoon cooking demonstrations on the back deck by John Sundstrom, of Lark Restaurant in Seattle.  Only 20 people will be at this exclusive, luxury retreat at Sund’s Lodge on Malcolm Island, and you and a friend have a chance to secure two spots!
Donor: Sund’s Lodge 

 

French Cooking Class and Wine Feast for 6 with Chef Robert Reynolds
Chef Robert Reynolds will guide you and five of your friends through an exciting day of cooking and eating! This is a fabulous Birthday or Anniversary idea!
Donor: The Chef Studio 

 

Vintage Turkish Over-dyed Patchwork Rug
A beautiful conversation piece, this 5′x6’5″ will light up any room in your house.  Perfect for an bedroom or study!
Donor: Kush Carpets

 

Five-Day Romantic Cannon Beach Retreat
Spend 5 days and 4 nights in this Romantic Spa-like private beach house, only a 5-minute walk to the beach.
Donors: Cindy Anderson, Mark Hamilton

 

Caprial and John Cook for 8
In the comfort of your own home eight of you will enjoy a very special evening with Caprial and John – chefs extraordinaire.
Donors: Caprial and John Pence 

 

Fly Away! 6 Day Lake Tahoe Getaway
You’ll get six adventure-filled days and five luxurious nights at the amazing Lakefront House on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe! With 5 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms, it sleeps 10 (or a cozy 15!), and has private beach access and a hot tub. Ideally situated between shopping, gaming, and outdoor recreation, this retreat is perfect for a family get-away, class trip, Just the Girls or Just the Boys!
Donors: Oswald Family

 

Old and New World Wine and Cheese Experiences

From Dalla Terra and cork bottle shop come these two amazing wine and cheese tastings for 12 people!
Donors: p:ear board, Dave Holt, Darryl Joannides, Sasha Davies (cheese expert)

 

Weeklong California Getaway in Mendocino’s Most Famous Private Residence

Built in 1863 by lumberman Charles Cavanaugh, this beautifully restored, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, New England Farmhouse has gorgeous ocean views from the master suite, a bunk room with space for up to 5 kids, PLUS a Guest Cottage on the property that sleeps 2 more adults! Other highlights include a hot-tub on the wrap-around deck, a modern, chef’s kitchen and period furnishings.
Donor: John Briggs, The Cavanaugh House

 

2 VIP Tickets to The 2012 Edgefield Summer Concerts on the Lawn 
From Steve Martin and his band, The Steep Canyon Rangers, to Emmylou Harris to Ben Harper to John Forgerty, this year’s Edgefield Summer Concert Series is looking to be the most star-studded and spectacular yet!  You’ll enjoy two VIP tickets – with premier seating, catering and beverages in the VIP Tent.  Rock this summer in style!
Donor: Monqui Presents

 

A Week in San Francisco!  
Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cable Cars, and Ghirardelli!
Use this luxurious, centrally located San Francisco apartment as your base to explore the Bay Area – from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Redwood Forest to world-famous wine country to Half Moon Bay!  Sleeps 6!
Donor: Oswald Family