Auction & Raffle Information
2021 Choose Your Own Adventure Raffle
Tickets $100 each – Only 250 Tickets will be sold. Winner need not be present to win. Choose your ultimate dream vacation with a trip for two to any of these exquisite destinations.
The Great American West – Jackson Hole, Wyoming
You and a guest will experience the beauty of the West in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National parks. Jackson is the ideal paradise for vacationers seeking excitement, variety and adventure. Indulge in the comforts of downtown lodging, and enjoy a wealth of amenities and services during your 4-day/3-night stay at The Lodge at Jackson Hole which includes a daily breakfast. Your trip also includes a 4-hour open-air safari-style vehicle wildlife tour of Grand Teton National Park, an internationally celebrated playground that promises invigorating mountain air, awe-inspiring views and astonishing views of more than 60 species of mammals including elk, moose, deer, bison, grizzly bears, black bears and wolves.
Your Wine Adventure Awaits in Sonoma, California
Follow the path of grape to glass by walking in the footsteps of the founders and vintners of the Sonoma Valley, where the overall winery experience is as important as the wine. You and a guest will enjoy a 4-day/3-night stay at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, the ultimate elegant oasis, a AAA Four-Diamond resort blessed by natural mineral hot springs in the Sonoma Valley, including daily breakfast, daily complimentary wine tastings in the lobby and many other amenities. Your trip also includes two unique winery tours and tastings as you stroll through the vineyards and learn the history of winemaking, while savoring tastings of the very best these wineries have to offer!
Revitalize Yourself with an Escape to Paradise in St. Croix
Win a trip for two to beautiful St. Croix. You and a guest will enjoy 5-day/-4-night accommodations at The Buccaneer resort on the US Virgin Island of St. Croix with complimentary daily breakfast. From tempting azure waters to historical tours, you’re in for an island adventure. Your trip includes a snorkel trip and three out of four of the following tours: St George Botanical Gardens, Leatherback Brewing Company, Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts, Estate Mt. Washington, a Danish cotton and sugar factory that dates back to 1750. Daily activities include snorkeling, kayaking or relaxing on a floating mat in the turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Terms and Conditions - Airfare is not included in travel packages - For Jackson Hole: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Hotel may be substituted with equal or similar accommodations. Limited availability in June and July. Some restrictions may apply during special events. Blackout dates: Aug 20-23, Sep 7-13, 18-20. Tour runs on specific days of the week and at specific times. If tour is not available, it may be substituted with equal or similar experience. Entrance fees to Grand Teton National Park are not included. Tour participants must be 6 years of age or older. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required. Travel is valid through 12/31/2022. CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation prior to arrival may be subject to forfeiture of reservations and funds. For Sonoma: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required. Complimentary amenities are subject to availability. Some restrictions may apply during special events. Travel is valid through 12/31/2022. For St. Croix: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Tour runs on specific days of the week and at specific times. Blackout dates: Dec. 20 to Jan 4. St George Botanical Gardens, Leatherback Brewing Company, Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts or Estate Mt. Washington tour selections may be made at time of booking. If tour is not available, it may be substituted with equal or similar experience. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required. Travel is valid through 12/19/2022.
2021 Dreams of a Lifetime Live Auction Preview
On-the-Field Cubs VIP Experience with Ryan Dempster
Meet and Greet with Ryan Dempster
On-field opportunity to watch Cubs batting practice
4 tickets to a 2022 Cubs Game at Wrigley Field
A keepsake Cubs jersey, signed by Ryan Dempster
$250 gift card to Wrigleyville’s Murphy’s Bleachers
Up Close and Personal with the Chicago Bulls
4 premium tickets to the Chicago Bulls vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Incredible seats located in the 6th row of Section 101, seats 13 – 16 of the United Center
6th row seats, behind the Bulls Bench, close enough to listen in on the team huddle and hear the sneakers squeak on the floor as the players run by you!
$400 Visa gift card to use at any restaurant of your choice for a pre-game or post-game meal
In-Home Wine Tasting and Charcuterie for Ten
An exclusive, tutored tasting hosted in your home for ten people conducted by The Chicago Wine Company’s Simon Lambert
These featured wines:
2015 Flowers Chardonnay, Camp Meeting Ridge, Sonoma Coast
2018 Flowers Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
2018 Illumination by Quintessa, Napa/Sonoma
2018 Leviathan Red, California
2016 Faust, The Pact, Coombsville, Napa
2018 Quintessa, Rutherford, Napa
A diverse hand-cut assortment of cured meats and imported cheeses from Daniel’s Charcuterie, paired with this exclusive tasting
Donors: Wines donated by Huneeus Family Wines and The Chicago Wine Company. Daniel’s Charcuterie donated by Simon and Lydia Lambert.
Three Lakes Wisconsin Private Home Getaway for Nine
6-day/5-night summer or fall stay in a full log home situated on 45 acres of land on the Three Lakes Chain of 28 lakes in Three Lakes Wisconsin
The opportunity for you to host eight guests in this home which offers a master bedroom with a king size bed, a guest bedroom with a queen size bed, plus a loft that sleeps five with three twin beds and two full size beds
Sandy lakeside frontage, a dock on the lake, a front enclosed screened porch, a large back deck and a firepit to enjoy this beautiful landscape
This Northern Wisconsin destination offering unsurpassed privacy, and many recreational activities such as hiking, swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing and jet skiing
Donors: Samira and Michael Hull
Tickets to Stephen Colbert,
3-Night Stay in New York City for 2
2 tickets to a taping of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York City
Being in the audience, along with your guest as Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to the #1 show in late night
The music of The Late Show’s bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, and this Emmy-nominated show broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater
3-night stay in a Standard Guest Room in New York City
Winspire Booking and Concierge service
Instant Wine Cellar
An incredible collection offering a fabulous 60-bottle curated assortment of top red, white and sparkling wines from around the world. Here are some highlights from this 60-bottle super lot:
2019 Kumeu River Chardonnay, Coddington Vineyard - New Zealand - 96 out of 100 James Suckling
2018 Castello della Sala, Cevaro - Umbria, Italy - 96 out of 100 Wine Advocate
2018 Prager Gruner Veltliner Stockkultur Smaragd - Wachau, Austria - 96+ out of 100 Wine Advocate
2014 Château Coutet - Barsac, Bordeaux, France - 95-98 out of 100 Wine Spectator
2018 El Enemigo Chardonnay - Argentina - 97 out of 100 James Suckling
2018 Pax Syrah Sonoma Hillsides - Russian River Valley, California - 96 out of 100 Wine Advocate
2018 Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas, Les Hautes Garrigues - Rhône, France - 96 out of 100 Wine Advocate
2012 Bodegas El Coto, Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva - Rioja, Spain - 97 out of 100 Decanter
2015 Azienda Agricola Montevetrano - Colli de Salerno, Italy - 98 out of 100 James Suckling
2015 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino - Italy - 95 out of 100 Wine Advocate
2018 Ridge Petite Sirah, Lytton Estate - Dry Creek Valley, California - 96 out of 100 Vinous Media
2018 Château Malescot-St.-Exupéry - Margaux, Bordeaux, France - 97-98 out of 100 James Suckling
2018 Pyramid Valley Pinot Noir, Angel Flower - Waipara, New Zealand - 95 out of 100 Wine Advocate
Donors: Huneeus Family Wines, The Chicago Wine Company and Friends of Have Dreams
ll Rifugio Vacation in Tuscany, Italy
7-night/7-day stay “vacation in a renaissance painting....at Il Rifugio”
This Italian 17th century villa farmhouse set amidst ancient olive groves, vineyards and woodlands
This picturesque villa boasts 5 bedrooms, 5 1⁄2 baths offering stunning valley and mountain views
The villa’s wood burning stove, upstairs sitting room with a large fireplace, and large patio with a pergola and gazebo
Bocce ball court, and a swimming pool
An in-house chef-prepared dinner at the villa
Olive Mill Tour and Lunch, Cortona Walking Tour, In-house Private Wine Tasting and more!
