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Marvelous Manhattan Escape

Steps away from Strawberry Fields and the famous Dakota in Central Park, spend four nights in this Upper West Side apartment in Manhattan! Two bedroom, two bath apartment is fully renovated, in a lovely Edwardian pre-war building. Interior decorated by Lisa Staprans of Staprans Design, gourmet kitchen, 12 foot ceilings, luxury and comfort within a block from main subway station at 72nd and Columbus.
Restrictions: Good for a maximum of four guests. Available to the M-A community only. No smokers or pets allowed. Cleaning fee not included. Good through May, 2012.
Value: $2,000
Donors: Paul & Beth Bartlett

A Week in Carmel Highlands

Enjoy a one week stay in Carmel Highlands home with private beach. This two-story home is surrounded by one acre of trees, mountains and ocean views and is within short distances to Big Sur, one mile to Highlands Inn, two miles to Monastery Beach, Point Lobos, Downtown Carmel-By-the-Sea, 17-Mile-drive and Mission Carmel. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, full kitchen, living room with fireplace, dining room and sitting area with a wood stove and plenty of skylights. The outside offers a large balcony for BBQ and fun!
Restrictions: Dates to be mutually agreed upon with owner. No pets, no smoking. Up to a maximum of six people. Not avaible 4th of July weekend, Christmas or New Years. For M-A Community only. Expires April 30, 2012. For more info and photos click here.
Value: $4,500
Donor: Marie & Masoud Mostofi

A Week at Pajaro Dunes/A Weekend at Pajaro Dunes

Spend a week in this sunny, secluded, remodeled end unit townhouse adjoining Sunset State Beach. The townhouse is just steps to tennis courts and super wide sandy beaches. Perfect for a long walk on the beach, Pajaro Dunes is about an hour's drive from Menlo Park and a short drive to Monterey. Visit one of the many wonderful wineries found along the Monterey Coast (including Bonny Doon Vineyard, Soquel Vineyards, and Estancia), or satisfy your taste buds for fresh seafood and locally grown vegetables at any one of a myriad of nearby restaurants and produce markets. For the shop-a-holic, there are hundreds of charming boutiques and stores throughout Santa Cruz, Capitola, Monterey, and Carmel. For the sports enthusiast, there is tennis, biking, beach volleyball and some of Northern California's premier golf courses. Townhouse sleeps eight - one king, one double, four bunk beds.
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon dates. No pets. Expires March 2012.
Value: $1,600
Donor: The McMurtry Family
AlSO AVAILABLE: This Pajaro Dunes townhouse for one weekend. Same restrictions apply. Value $400.

One Night at Rosewood Sand Hill and Dinner at Madera

Feel miles away, but only be 10 minutes from home! Splendor in this one night stay at the Rosewood Sand Hill. Nestled amid 16 pristine acres in Silicon Valley, Rosewood Sand Hill melds the rich heritage of relaxed California Ranch architecture with fragrant gardens and stunning Bay Area views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Delight in lush courtyard gardens and local charm. Your stay includes dinner for two at the Michelin-starred restaurant, Madera.
Restrictions: Expires April 30, 2012. Reservations subject to availability. Taxes, gratuities and incidentals not included.
Value: $645
Donor: Rosewood Sand Hill (Partially underwritten by a Friend of the Foundation)

One Steamboat Place, Steamboat Springs, CO

This luxurious 4 bedroom condo is perfect for one or two families. One Steamboat Place (OSP) has the amenities and services of a 5-star resort. OSP has ski-in/ski-out and luxury accommodations including spa, ski valet, shuttle and concierge. Steamboat Springs, CO is nestled at 7,000 feet and surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, and is ideally located at the base of a world class ski area. The base village has restaurants, shops and year-round activities all right outside your door. Summer is a beautiful time to visit as well.
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon dates within one year of 2011 auction. Maximum of 8 occupants. M-A community only. No pets, no smoking.
Value: $5,000
Donors: Sue & Kurt Jaggers

Weekend in the Santa Cruz Mountains

One hour from Menlo Park, travel back through time to enjoy the simple pleasures of a cabin in the redwoods. Enjoy a long weekend in Brookdale in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Stay in a charming cabin on the San Lorenzo River featuring a private beach riverside, s'more deck and hammock swing under the redwoods. Cabin is cozy on three levels, with a bunk room for four below, a master suite on the main level and a honeymoon suite up top. The sound of the river below will rock you to a sweet night of sleep. Close to the beach and wonderful restaurants in downtown Santa Cruz, hiking at Henry Cowell Park, great music at the Catalyst, Kuumbwa and Don Quixote, and nearby Santa Cruz mountain wineries.
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon dates. Expires April 30, 2012.
Value: $500
Donors: Vaswani Family

One Week in Squaw Valley/Tahoe in June

Luxury and comfort in Squaw Valley! Located in the ideal, flat access neighborhood of Squaw Valley, giving you a perfect location for all Tahoe has to offer. Beautifully outfitted with a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, king or queen sized beds in all the bedrooms; recreation room upstairs; hot tub; gas BBQ; wireless Internet; half a mile from 89 and paved bike path; and new shops in the Village.
Click here for more info and photos.
Restrictions: M-A Community only. Any one week period (6 nights/7 days) in June 2011. Dates of stay must be arranged no later than May 15, 2011. No pets; no smoking on premises. Standard rental contract to be signed. Security Deposit of $900 to be paid in advance. Cleaning fee of $350 not included.
Value: $3,900
Donor: Friends of the Foundation

Two Nights at the Crowne Plaza Cabana

Feel like a tourist in Palo Alto! This two night stay in the fully renovated Sunset Suite at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto is just the ticket! Your stay also includes a $100 credit at 4290 Bistro, the modern American bar & grill of the Crowne Plaza Cabana.
Restrictions: Alcohol and gratuity not included in restaurant credit. Not valid on holidays or special events.
Value: $400
Donors: Crowne Plaza Hotel - Palo Alto

Last Year Offered! Winter Break in Las Palapas

LAST TIME EVER OFFERED! The vacation of your dreams! Spend a week at Las Palapas, a fabulous one-acre luxury retreat nestled along 200 feet of ocean-front property. This vacation complex has a main house and two guest houses (7 BR, 7 1/2 bath total) that sleeps 14 - 18 in individually decorated bedrooms. You will enjoy lounging around the luxurious infinity pool with a swim-up bar right on the beach of a quiet bay near fabulous surfing. Situated in an exclusive gated complex that has a clubhouse and tennis courts, you will be next to the tiny, picturesque fishing village of Chacala, 80 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. Perfect for a family reunion or other large group. Use of a Mexican panga boat with driver is included for two mornings for snorkeling, surfing, fishing or just a trip along the coast to other deserted beaches (whale-watching possible). Comes with staff of four for three meals a day, maid service and a bartender, plus a 16-foot Hobie Cat, two kayaks, boogie boards, and everything for tons of beach activities. Purified water, air conditioning, full laundry facilities, full American kitchen. Click here for more photos and info.
Restrictions: Arrival on December 24, 2011 to checkout on December 31, 2011. Airfare, rental car, tips and food & beverage costs not included.
Value: $8,250
Donor: Friends of the Foundation

Villa Luz: Incomparable Week in San Miguel de Allende

Make your next family vacation or reunion a bit more picante with a week in beautiful San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Renowned for its colonial architecture & picturesque cobblestone streets, this U.N. heritage site city is one of Mexico's top travel destinations. This vibrant, lively community of artists, musicians & writers offers a delightful mix of Mexican history, folk traditions, handicrafts, outdoor sports, art galleries, & performing arts. Enjoy it all from a beautiful classic hacienda situated a short walk from the Jardin (town center). This spacious home comfortably sleeps 13 with six bedrooms (including two large master suites), four bathrooms & one half-bath, two full kitchens, and a Grand Sala/Great Room. Stroll through the extensive garden with mature fruit & nut orchards, orchids, flowers, and a large lawn area. Relax to the soothing sound of a fountain on the sizable patio/terrace; swim or lounge by the tiled, heated pool; or enjoy the numerous nearby stores, markets, galleries, cultural events, & restaurants. Linens, kitchen/cooking/BBQ utensils are provided along with maid service, cook, groundskeeper/handyman, & bi-lingual local house manager. Access to telephones, fax, cable, TVs, DVD/VCR, wireless Internet connection & modem, and a whole-house water purification system. Nearby activities include top flight horseback riding, hiking, golf, mountain biking, rock climbing, tennis, hot springs, gallery hopping, live music, classes/seminars, historical & cultural tours and side trips. This is a true family getaway!
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon dates. Expires December 31, 2011. Pool is unprotected with no lifeguard. No indoor smoking or pets.
Value: $2,000
Donor: Gloria Webster & Jim Long

Week in Beautiful Tahoe Home - Perfect Location

Stay walking distance to beautiful Lake Tahoe and just minutes from Homewood Resort! Two families could enjoy a wonderful week to relax at the lake or tear up the slopes! Pick either season to luxuriate in this two-story lodging that sleeps 8 on a quiet street in Tahoma. Upstairs, cook up a storm in the chef's kitchen and gather the crowd around the gas wood stove in the open living room with TV/DVD/VHS. Or step out on the sunny deck to use the gas grill. Stay in the master bedroom with queen bed, full bath and TV, or head downstairs to another bedroom with Queen bed and TV/VHS, or the third bedroom with bunk beds plus a single trundle bed. Summer fun includes use of the homeowners' beach and pier one mile away, or take a short drive to the beautiful beaches at Meeks Bay, featuring various boat rentals and water activity fun. Enjoy a lazy 5-mile raft trip down the Truckee River or get energetic on the endless bike and hiking trails. Winter is fantastic, with Tahoe's best alpine ski resorts nearby, or cross country skiing just one mile away at Sugar Pine Point State Park . Click here for more photos and info.
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon dates excluding holidays. Travel to be completed by April 30, 2012. Cleaning fee of $130 not included. No smoking, no pets.
Value: $1,365
Also Available: Weekend in Beautiful Tahoe Home. Same restrictions apply. Value: $470
Donors: Betsy & Albert Cuisinot

Personal Retreat at Stillheart Institute

One night in a Tree House at Stillheart Institute for two! Stillheart Institute is available for personal retreats and self-study programs for the purpose of private meditation, self-inquiry, study and reflection.
Restrictions: Reservations may be confirmed up to 24 hours in advance and no longer than 14 days prior. Personal retreats are limited to a minimum of one person and maximum of four people. Individuals are responsible for their own food and meals. Two kitchens are available for use at Stillheart. Children must be 16 years of age or older with adult supervision at all times.
Value: $270
Donors: Stillheart Institute

One Night at the Meritage Resort

Located at the southern tip of Napa Valley, Meritage is the world's only spa in a wine cave. Truly a destination within a destination, enjoy a one night stay at this beautiful resort and come home feeling refreshed and relaxed.
Restrictions: Expires March 7, 2012.
Value: $225
Donors: The Meritage Resort

Silverado Weekend

Enjoy up to a three night stay in an elegant one bedroom Fireplace Suite at the Silverado Country Club in the Napa Valley. The room includes a king bed, separate living room with a woodburning fireplace and full kitchen.
Restrictions: Expires December 15, 2011. Holiday weekends (Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving) excluded. Subject to availability, must call in advance for reservations.
Value: $700
Donor: James M. Harris

Spend A Weekend in Beautiful Santa Cruz

Spend a weekend in a completely new beach house designed and built by the owners of Laurel Homes. This three bedroom, two bath vacation home includes designer amemities such as luxury linens and a fully equipped kithen, as well as beach toys, bikes, BBQ and a fire pit. It is located on a quiet tree lined street two blocks from Twin Lakes Beach (sunniest in Santa Cruz!) and half a mile from the Yacht Harbor, just five minutes from the Boardwalk, Capitola Village, and lively downtown Santa Cruz. A fabulous getaway anytime of the year. Sleeps up to 10 people. For a complete listing of features go to VRBO.com and search for listing #349134.
Restrictions: Available by mutual agreement Sept 2011-May 2012 excluding holidays.
Value: $900
Donor: Kim & Tom LeMieux


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