1. Welcome to RainFest, Jefferson Land Trust’s annual
dinner and auction.
As the evening’s festivities get underway, we invite
you to remember why we’re here by taking a
moment to imagine a future landscape on the
Olympic Peninsula that is rich in the beauty and
bounty we treasure.
Can you hear the jubilant splash of salmon coming
home to shaded streams dappled with sunlight,
meandering through rich farmland?
Can you smell the deep, clean breath of fresh air
in the forested hills that reach up--quiet, dense,
eternal--toward the sky at twilight?
Can you feel the cool touch of waves along
shorelines that are thresholds to inspiring marine
vistas evoking a sense of serenity and renewal?
We are so lucky we have these treasures today to
save and share with those who will follow after us.
With optimism and hope, we come together in our
shared commitment to safeguard this natural heritage
for future generations. Ours is the place where native
species thrive, where families can build a fulfilling life
from the land’s bounty and where we, in turn, help
nurture and sustain the healthy natural systems that
make life here so good.
Tonight is our time to celebrate friendship, community,
and this land that we love. We hope you’ll show your
love and support by bidding high and bidding often!
It makes a big difference when you do.
THANK YOU for joining friends and neighbors to
recognize this important work. Your support of
Jefferson Land Trust is an integral part of our local
stewardship ethic, and ensures a legacy in Jefferson
County of productive forestlands, fertile farmland and
healthy habitat for generations to come.
Let’s eat, drink, bid, and be merry!
Steve Moore Richard Tucker
Board President Executive Director
All About Bees Value: $275
A Complete Buzzing Honey Bee Hive, with bees, bee-club
membership and a bee-keeping class. The bee hive will be 1 deep box
with 10 frames, a bottom board and a top. The East Jefferson Bee
Club membership is for one year, available anytime. The beginners’
6-month bee class starts in January 2016, 2 Saturday mornings a
month. Bees will likely be available by the end of March, 2016, in a
package with one queen and 3,000 workers. Psst...See this for
yourself in the SUN display room. Donor: East Jefferson Bee Club
Champagne & Chamber Music Value: $75
(30 tickets available)
Afternoon Delight! Chamber music and champagne in a gorgeous
North Beach home atop the bluff overlooking the Strait of Juan de
Fuca. Enjoy sweet and savory nibbles, good company, spectacular
ocean views and glorious music by talented local musicians! The
North Beach Quartet will play popular and classical selections for
your enjoyment. If the weather cooperates, you can wander through
garden spaces and relax on the decks surrounding the home. June 26,
2016, 3-5 PM. Donors: Nan Evans and Wendy Chapman
Cave B Winery & Resort Stay Value: $600
Come spend time in the heart of the Columbia Wine Country
(Quincy, WA)! Enjoy the “Caveman Red All Inclusive Package”, which
includes a one night stay in a one-bedroom Cliffehouse, wine tasting
for two, a bottle of Caveman Red wine, a 5-course wine-paired
dinner, and breakfast for two! Donors: David & Jerri Reid
Aloha! Mahalo! Value: $2200
7 day/6 night stay in two-bedroom condo in Princeville, Kauai! Enjoy a
delicious dinner ($100 certificate) at Postcards Café in Hanelei and
walking tour for two at the nearby Limahui Garden ($80 value).
Available times currently include November 15 - December 21, 2015;
January 5 – January 15, 2016; and November 15, 2016 - January 15,
2017. Contact donor to schedule your time.
Donors: Steve Moore & Gigi Callaizakis
Seattle Art Museum Private Tour Value: $150
(24 tickets available)
Plan for an exciting evening as VIPs at the Seattle Art Museum on
Tuesday, November 10th, from 5-7 PM. Mary & Allan Kollar have
worked their magic to have not one but two private talks/tours of
SAM's two very special exhibitions: Samuel Morse at the Louvre and
Intimate Impressionism from the National Art Gallery. Two of SAM's
experts, Patricia Junker (American Art Curator) and Chiyo Ishikawa
(European Art Curator, Deputy Director of SAM), will be your guides.
Wine and hors d'oeuvres reception included. SAM is closed to the
public on Tuesdays, so this is VERY SPECIAL INDEED!
Donors: Mary & Allan Kollar
San Francisco Weekend Caper Value: $800
Come “home” for a 3-night stay in your own sunny, comfortable,
recently remodeled and lovingly tended one-bedroom apartment
located in the idyllic Victorian Cole Valley neighborhood of San
Francisco—a short walk to restaurants, shops, Golden Gate Park,
and public transportation. Enjoy a gift certificate to Zazie’s French
restaurant, a privately guided tour of the world-class collection of
Asian Art at the Asian Art Museum in the Civic Center area of San
Francisco. You will have an opportunity to specify which part or all of
the special and permanent collections you would like to view. The
tour will be accompanied by a luncheon in the Peterson Room, the
Museum’s private dining room and garden. Airfare not included.
Some date restrictions apply, dates to be arranged with donor.
Donors: Sue Raley, Len & Joanne Tyler & Eileen Bitten
Sarah's Famous Granola Value: $100
(6 one-gallon jars available)
Now's your chance to go home with a gallon of gold - granola that
is! Used as barter currency for massage, fresh crab, car repair,
pottery, dance, salmon, and occasionally cash, Sarah's granola has a
long reputation around Jefferson County! Aside from love, the
organic ingredients include: Thick-cut rolled oats, sesame seeds,
sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, pecans, flake coconut,
honey, maple syrup, coconut oil, craisins and raisins. Toasted to a
golden perfection! Donor: Sarah Spaeth
Ooh là là Paris!!! Value: $1400
A one-week stay for two in a lovely apartment at the foot of
Montmartre—an easy walk from the Sacré Coeur. The 6th floor
apartment, in a new building with an elevator, boasts a
fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom with tub and shower, separate
sleeping alcove with Queen-sized bed, and couch that opens to a
double bed. Less than a block from metro stop La Fourche. Parisian
amenities abound in the neighborhood—excellent fruit and
vegetable sellers, butchers, cheese sellers, bakeries, and cafes. Airfare
not included. Travel dates and terms to be arranged with donor.
Donor: Marilee McClintock
Cheeseburgers in Paradise Value: $50
(40 tickets available)
Enjoy a special waterside dinner at the Kala Point Gazebo. Featured
items will be Angus Beef Cheeseburgers, the best French Fries Ever,
Sailor’s Salads, Dessert, and Beer and/or Margaritas. If Jimmy Buffett
can't make it, his music will. This annual event is being offered
exclusively for JLT on Friday, July 29, 2016. It sold out in two minutes
last year. Donors: Michael & Nancy Machette, Jerri & David Reid
Salmon River Rafting Trip Value: $4350
Known as one of the premier wilderness rivers in the world, Idaho’s
Middle Fork of the Salmon is at the top of the list for both beginning
river enthusiasts and seasoned river travelers alike. This adventure for
2 will include a 6-day trip covering 105 miles. Along the way you will
stop to explore historic sites, soak in natural hot springs, fish, and
take in the surrounding natural beauty. This delicious trip includes all
gourmet meals, warm showers, informed guides, all camping gear,
and transfers from the Boise airport. You will definitely describe it as
"An experience of a lifetime!" Selected dates during summer 2016.
Travel to Boise not included. Donors: Joan & Bill Ewbank, Len & Joanne
Tyler, Richard Tucker & Idaho River Adventures
Forum on Surviving "The Really Big One" Value: $40
(150 tickets available)
This forum will explore the facts and fiction behind the recent New
Yorker article on The Really Big One (Magnitude 9 Cascadia
earthquake and tsunami). We’ll take you from the tectonic source to
the local effects with a focus on Port Townsend. Earthquake expert
Brian Atwater will discuss the geology, Univ. of Washington scientists
will cover tsunamis, a Seattle structural engineer will discuss building
types, potential damage and structural solutions to intense ground
shaking, and Bob Hamlin from Jefferson County will discuss what it
will be like to live through the Big One and what you should have
done to prepare for this emergency. The forum will be Saturday,
November 14 from 2 - 5 PM at the Palindrome. Buying your ticket at
the Auction will give you a leg up on the general public, because
seating is limited for the event. Donor/Coordinator: Michael
Machette
Life is Short - Eat Dessert - Dessert Frenzy
1. Lemon Poppy Seed Cake by Sarah Spaeth
2. Apple Costata with Sesame/Almond Crust by Sidonie Wilson
3. Chocolate Cola Cake by Richard Tucker
4. Tiramisu by Sarah Fairbank
5. Lemon Tart by Kathryn Lamka
6. Theo's Chocolate Blackberry Honey Decadence by The
Fireside at The Resort at Port Ludlow
7. Mocha Java Bundt Cake by Susie Learned
8. Chocolate Hazelnut Rum Cake by Sarah Spaeth
The Adventure Begins Here Value: $75
(20 tickets available)
This is what the Land Trust is all about! Come visit some of the
incredible private conservation lands your land trust has helped
permanently protect, and that are generally not open to the public.
Hear the stories and see these properties first-hand alongside our
very knowledgeable and talented staff members, Erik Kingfisher,
Stewardship Director and Carrie Clendaniel, Stewardship Associate.
Our new Executive Director, Richard Tucker, will be joining us as well!
On November 4, 2015 from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, you'll visit at least 4
properties and enjoy a delicious creative picnic lunch at a beautiful
spot--catered by Victoria Gilligan and Hope Borsato! Did we mention
that this is what the Land Trust is all about?!
Donors: Susie Learned & Robin Fitch
Rustic New Mexico Supper Value: $600
Owen and Sarah Fairbank spent many years in New Mexico, where
they fell in love with the diverse population, beautiful landscape and
fiery foods. They look forward to sharing the spirit of the place
through a rustic, fall-season supper for 6 guests. Begin with
champagne and Mount Townsend cheese, followed by Moonlight
Farm Carne Adovado, pinto beans, Posole, red chili from Chimayo,
and end with mouth-cooling vanilla Elevated Ice Cream with salted
caramel sauce. This meal will have you dreaming of turquoise skies,
golden aspen trees, the Sangre de Christo Mountains and red rocks
cliffs while lifting your spirits throughout the dark months. Date to be
arranged. Donors: Owen & Sarah Fairbank
Head West and Explore Value: $350
Head west for a “behind the scenes” tour of conserved land in
Clallam County. This overnight package includes lodging at the
incredibly beautiful Domaine Madeleine and dinner at LD’s Wildfire
Grill in Port Angeles, one of the area's favorite restaurants for fresh
and sustainable cuisine. Help design your own personal tour of
conserved land in Clallam County with North Olympic Land Trust
Executive Director, Tom Sanford. Farms? Rivers? Forests?--Visit the
jewels protected by our neighbors to the west! This delightful
experience can be booked for dates between October and May.
Donors: Tom Sanford & North Olympic Land Trust
Wine Grab (Total Wines: 50 - following is a small representation)
1985 Château Pichon Longuevile Comtesse de Lalande
1983 Château Léoville Poyferré
2014 Archery Summit Rosé
2011 A. Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon
2013 Archery Summit Pinot Noir
2010 Lullaby Lalayee
2010 Massolino Barolo
2011 Grgich Hills Chardonnay
J Vineyards Bin 1008 Sparkling Brut
2013 Bethel Heights Justice Block Pinot Noir
2006 Amphora Cabernet Sauvignon Clone Seven
2005 Hendry Cabernet Sauvignon
Live Auction Items