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Great Gardens PartyMAY 13, 2015, 6-9 PM

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Tonight’sEvents 6 pm Silent Auction bidding begins 7 pm Silent Auction tables close 7:15 pm Welcome and Introduction David Hooker, President & CEO

Dinner Served

8 pm Live Auction begins 8:30 pm Check-Out opens

Auctioneer Scott Miedema

Emcee Tim Cusack

Menu Taste of the Gardens

Appetizers Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese Tartine Raw honey, puff pastry, nut brittle

Beet and Tomato Canape Red beet relish, heirloom tomato, basil goat cheese, melba toast

Shiitake Creme Brulee Tartlet Carmelized leek, gorgonzola custard, parmesan crisp

Salad Watermelon Caprese Fresh mozzarella, mint-basil pesto, Aged balsamic, pea shoots

Entrée Free Range Roasted Chicken Otto’s chicken with a rosemary demi Onion-jack scalloped potatoes Michigan asparagus Rolls & butter

Dessert New York-Style Cheesecake

Tonight’sEvents 6 pm Silent Auction bidding begins 7 pm Silent Auction tables close 7:15 pm Welcome and Introduction David Hooker, President & CEO

Dinner Served

8 pm Live Auction begins 8:30 pm Check-Out opens

Auctioneer Scott Miedema

Emcee Tim Cusack

Menu Taste of the Gardens

Appetizers Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese Tartine Raw honey, puff pastry, nut brittle

Beet and Tomato Canape Red beet relish, heirloom tomato, basil goat cheese, melba toast

Shiitake Creme Brulee Tartlet Carmelized leek, gorgonzola custard, parmesan crisp

Salad Watermelon Caprese Fresh mozzarella, mint-basil pesto, Aged balsamic, pea shoots

Entrée Free Range Roasted Chicken Otto’s chicken with a rosemary demi Onion-jack scalloped potatoes Michigan asparagus Rolls & butter

Dessert New York-Style Cheesecake

Great Gardens PartyWEDnESDAy,MAy13,6pM

menu

Committee ChairsEileen DeVries

Ping Liang

Mary McLoughlin

Host CommitteeSam DeVries

Joy Fossel

Elisa Lintemuth

Neil Marchand

Bruce Matthews

Lindsay Slagboom

Sharon VanDellen

Ellen Witkowski

Susan Wright-Miller

Silver Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

Additional support provided by:

Bartlett Tree Experts DykemaFlagstar Bank

Merrill Lynch - The DeVries, Freeburg & Mraz Group

Miller JohnsonVan Dellen SteelVarnum

Berends Hendricks StuitBill and Marilyn CrawfordChemical BankDean’s Landscaping & Excavating D.J.’s Landscape ManagementDress Me Daddy .com

Experience Grand RapidsJC and Tammy Huizenga ITC Holdings Corp.Kendall College of Art and DesignLandscape Design ServicesBruce & Candace Matthews

Michigan State University College of Human MedicineStar Truck Rental The Etheridge Group Michael V. TothWilliams Kitchen and Bath

Alliance Beverage DistributionCustom Printers

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits Henry Mast Greenhouses

Miller JohnsonOwen-Ames-Kimball The Gardening Angel

Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsor:

Doug Meijer

Daniel & Pamella DeVos Foundation

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withcomplimentarysnacksandbeveragesValue $5,500

nICKeL & nICKeL KeLham VIneyard2011. Exotic aromas of earth, herb and tar continue to evolve in the glass. On the palate, this wine opens with wild berry fruits, herbs, tobacco and pepper. The French oak adds a lovely toast and char component which complements the fruit, while rounded tannins allow this wine to be enjoyed earlier than normal for this vineyard.Value $123

nICKeL & nICKeL tenCh VIneyard2011. Presents beautiful aromas and flavors of berry and blueberry – characteristics that define this special terroir along with hints of mineral from the soil and vanilla from the French oak. This wine strikes a beautiful balance between fruit and structure, providing integrated and elegant tannins.Value $123

nICKeL & nICKeL state ranCh2011. A beautiful garnet color with bright, enticing aromas and flavors. Juicy berry fruits, chocolate, vanilla, dried herbs and char blend together in harmony on a soft, velvety texture. The tannins are incredibly supple and long, adding to the warmth and elegance of the wine.Value $115

Cenyth red BLend2009. Beginning with a brilliant dark ruby color and garnet edges, the 2009 Cenyth shows a nose of black cherry, red currant, mocha, slight peppermint, cigar box, and vanilla notes. It is round and full bodied, with silky tannins and a velvety palate of vibrant red fruits. With a well-balanced acidity, the finish is long and fresh. Value $115

VIader dare CaBernet2012. The DARE Cabernet Sauvignon emits concentrated aromas of ripe black cherry, dark currant, tobacco and cedar notes with faint hints of caramel. On the mid-palate, the vibrant tannins and well-integrated oak flavors give the impression that the wine is lightly dancing over one’s taste buds. Firm tannins grace the finish.Value $115

FLOWers PInOt nOIr sea VIeW rIdGe estate 2011. Deep red color with a brick rim. Aromas are floral and fruit dominant consisting of raspberry and bing cherry with subtle hints of cedar, allspice and anise. The whole cluster element provides spiciness on the palate with smooth texture and hints of minerality that leads to an acid-driven lingering finish.Value $108

staGLIn saLus CaBernet sauVIGnOnThe evocatively dark hued 2011 Salus Cabernet Sauvignon has an animated, high-toned nose of red currants and blackberries deepened by notes of menthol laden lavender, loose tobacco and raw cedar. The seamless palate of wild cherries, Arctic raspberries and black currants reveals spicy layers of Bay leaf, cinnamon and spearmint that give lift to an elegantly balanced exit of subtle, fine grained tannins that are enlivened by refreshing acidity. This supple and silky wine drinks well now but should reward a little cellar time with additional roundness and complexity.Value $108

BenI dI BatasIOLO BarOLO BOsCaretO2007. The color is deep garnet red with orange reflections accented with shades of pink and purple. Intense and persistent, ethereal with notes of fruit and dried flowers. It has evident aromas of sweet spice, toast and leather. Of remarkable structure, enhances tannins but remains soft and pleasant with typical austerity; full-bodied and very charming.Value $102

the Wine garden is generously sponsored by Great Lakes Wine & spirits

Great LaKes WIne & sPIrIts $25 Per “PICK” pickyourfavoritebottlefromthisyear’sGreatLakesWine&SpiritsGardenandunwrapalovelybottleofwinetoenjoyathome.

Chooseeitherayellowribbonforwhitewineoraredribbonforredwine.

Werespectfullyrequestthatyoudonotopenthewinewhileattheevent.Ourbarisopenallevening.

Allwinesinourgardenhaveaminimumvalueof$10,morethan30%ofthewinesare$25valueorhigherand11bottlesarevaluedat$100ormore.

aLLIanCe BeVeraGe Beer $25 FOr three ChOICesUnwrapabottleofrareorcraftbeertoenjoyathome.

Werespectfullyrequestthatyoudonotopenthebeerwhileattheevent.Ourbarisopenallevening.Herearesomeoftheaward-winning,hard-to-find,craftbrewsthatyoumightselect:

FOunders BreWInG KBs- (KEnTuCKY BREAKFAST STOuT)100pOInTS Beer Advocate Kentucky Breakfast Stout is an imperial stout with loads of coffee and chocolate. The base beer is then aged in the caves beneath Grand Rapids for a year. Several websites and publications, including RateBeer.com, have listed KBS as the best, or one of the best, beers in the world.

neW hOLLand BreWInG InCOrrIGIBLe 96pOInTS Beer Advocate

Pours a light pink with no head. Aroma of berries, funk and sour wheat. Taste is sour wheat, berries, bread and funk. Really nice combo of flavors.

aLasKan BreWInG smOKed POrter The dark, robust body and pronounced smoky flavor of this limited edition beer make it an adventuresome taste experience. Alaskan Smoked Porter is produced in limited “vintages” each year on november 1 and unlike most beers, may be aged in the bottle much like fine wine.

sIerra neVada BreWInG COmPany narWhaL This deliciously dark treat is our bold narwhal Imperial Stout aged in oak Kentucky bourbon barrels. This intense stout is incredibly complex with notes of dark chocolate, rich roasted grains, and espresso seamlessly blended with hints of vanilla and toasted coconut with a slight touch of honey from aging in the oak spirit casks. nearly as rare as its nautical namesake, try it out while you can because, like the creature itself, it will disappear into the blackness soon and leave nary a trace behind.

BeLLs BreWery saturnSaturn is a bourbon barrel aged barleywine loaded with notes of toffee, caramel, oak and vanilla that finishes with a warming touch.

BreWery VIVant WIzard BurIaL GrOundWizard Burial Ground is a bourbon barrel-aged Belgian quadruple style beer. Something magical happens to this beer during its long contact with the wood. The alcohol content of the beer pulls the bourbon, vanilla, & charred oak notes out of the barrels and melds it with the caramel richness of the quad.

the Beer Garden is generously sponsored by alliance Beverage Beer

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1. the hOmestead – amerICa’s FreshWater resOrtThe Homestead Resort is located on Lake Michigan in beautiful Glen Arbor, Michigan. The package includes two nights lodging in a Fiddlers Pond guest room, dinner for two at nonna’s, and a pass to visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes national Lakeshore. Certificate expires March 31, 2017.

donated by: the homestead resort Value $1,100

2. thaI BOdyWOrK sessIOnBEE the Change at Thai Bodywork & Yoga. This certificate entitles you to one 2-hour session of Thai Bodywork.

donated by: Brooke dillane; Bee the Change Value $120

3. ada PaCKaGeA little bit of everything…bring home this package of certificates to restaurants, shops and services in downtown Ada! This bundle includes: $25 Gift Certificate to Vitale’s; $25 to Spoonlicker’s; $25 to Zeytin’s Restaurant; $50 to Ada Pour House; $100 for any service at The Grand Salon; $50 to Curtis Cleaners.

donated by: Vitale’s, spoonlickers, zeytins, ada Pour house, the Grand salon, Curtis Cleaners Value $375

4. BeautIFuL LaBradOrIte neCKLaCeThis lovely necklace is a large 18k Labradorite with a 14K Yellow Gold round diamond loop pendant. The pendant hangs from an 18” diamond cut rollo chain. The beautiful stone has a peacock-like iridescent play of color.

donated by: Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts Value $3,150

5. WILd FOOd FOr urBan PeOPLe“What’s for dinner” takes an extraordinary turn. This is a package for 6 people in the “Pasta 101” class at The Local Epicurean. Learn to make scratch pasta & Ravioli in the old Roman style and take home a pound or more of the pasta you make. You don’t need to wait until later to enjoy what Local Epicurean has to offer—take home this beautiful gift basket tonight!

donated by: the Local epicurean Value $430

6. stIhL PrOFessIOnaL ChaInsaWThe MS 181 C-BE Chainsaw features Easy2Start™ and allows an easier start that requires less pulling force. The quick chain adjuster makes adjusting and removing saw chains simple – no tools are needed. Reduced vibrations lessen user fatigue making this tool ideal for landscaping jobs around the home. Because of its reduced-emission engine technology, the MS 181 C-BE lowers fuel consumption and requires less air filter maintenance.

donated by: Greenmark equipment Value $290

7. start tO PaIntEnjoy a private 3 hour painting class for a group of 10. Learn step-by-step instructions in replicating the featured painting of the evening. You will be amazed at the artwork you will take home at the end of the 3-hour class.

donated by: start to Paint; dana toader Value $350

7. XO asIan CuIsIne Head downtown for Thai, Chinese and Japanese food.

donated by: XO asian Cuisine Value $100

8. mOVIe nIGhtsIt’s movie night! Head to the theater to watch the latest flicks. This package includes $50 in gift cards, a refillable popcorn bucket and lots of movie swag.

donated by: Celebration! Cinema north Value $120

9. BLaCKLamB neCKLaCe and BrOOChBeautiful gold chain necklace from Paris and vintage gold leaf brooch.

donated by: BlackLamb Value $195

10. mICrOdermaBrasIOn “dIamOnd PeeL”The microderm is the ultimate in customized refining treatments. It helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, deep cleans pores and creates smooth texture. A diamond chipped hand piece gently refines skin rather than traditional loose crystal microderms. The “Microdermabrasion Plus” is an add-on treatment that enhances further exfoliation by applying a gentle peel solution.

donated by: dermatology associates of Grand rapids Value $250

11. stIhL FueL-eFFICIent trImmerDesigned with a low-emission engine, the versatile straight shaft FS 56 RC-E STIHL loop handled trimmer is smooth running to help reduce operator fatigue. With a simplified new starting procedure, and featuring a semiautomatic choke that helps prevent flooding, you get a trimmer that’s ideal for homeowners with heavy grass to trim in hard-to-reach places. Couple this with the Easy2Start™ system and you’ll find starting this trimmer almost effortless.


13. Lena meIJer ChILdren’s Garden FeLted rOVInG taPestryThis lovely wall hanging was created during Fall Family Days in the Children’s Garden on October 18 and 19, 2014, as part of the activity “Weaving Autumn Tales” with professional spinner and weaver, Arlene Tiemeyer. Weaving materials: sheep and goat wool roving and mohair.

donated by: Frederik meijer Gardens & sculpture Park Value $225

14. JOhn deere tOysBig Farm is just like the real thing, only smaller! Durable enough for indoor and outdoor play!Chevy pickup with skidsteer and utility trailer and a semi with grain hauler.


15. InduLGePamper yourself with a one-hour massage and Lavendar Spa Pedicure at TLC Spa.

donated by: tLC spa Value $110

16. taBLe tOP suCCuLant GardenThis beautiful succulent garden is planted in a turquoise and sand colored container that is perfect for your outdoor living space. This planter prefers a warm sunny spot, and has drainage holes for easy watering.

donated by: enchanted Gardener LLC Value $150

17. ChILdren’s aCtIVIty PaCKaGe The kids will love this activity package! Includes a bounce house rental and passes to Catch Air

donated by: Catch air, Bounce house Value $300

18. GrIFFIns hOCKeyThis will be a night to remember with the Grand Rapid Griffins. This package includes four tickets for the 2015-2016 season and a behind the scenes tour for your group—a unique and priceless experience.

donated by: Grand rapids Griffins Value $200

19. 4 tICKets tO BrOadWay Grand raPIds’ KInKy BOOtsBroadway Grand Rapids presents Kinky Boots. Broadway’s high-heeled hit is the winner of 6 Tony Awards® including BEST MuSICAL! Music by Cyndi Lauper.

donated by: Broadway Grand rapids Value $300

20. QuILtOffered tonight is a quilt handmade by children at the Farm here at FMG&SP. It is a treasure that speaks of the love guests of all ages have for this special place.


21. serPIntIne WeePInG BLue atLas CedarCedrus atlantica ‘Glauca pendula’A handsome specimen tree with drooping twisted branches filled with powdery blue needles that are sure to catch the eye of every passerby. A unique specimen tree that measures at 10 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide. Does best in a location sheltered from the wind. Zone 6-9.

donated by: the Berry Family of nurseries Value $130

22. JaPanese WhIte PInePinus parviflora f. glaucaA choice, extremely graceful small conifer, whose low stature and fine-textured needles make it a perfect candidate for small spaces. An excellent selection to be used as an accent or specimen tree with a hardy, artistic growth habit. This tree can be expected to reach 25’ tall at maturity with a similar spread. Zone 4-7.


23. eat yOur hOmeWOrKGrab 5 cooking buddies and head to the “Pasta 101” class at The Local Epicurean. Learn to make scratch pasta & Ravioli in the old Roman style and take home a pound or more of the pasta you make. You don’t need to wait until later to enjoy what Local Epicurean has to offer— take home this beautiful gift basket tonight!


24. Green mOuntaIn BOXWOOd sPIraL Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’Green Mountain Boxwood is a very dense upright form of boxwood that has been sheared into a spiral form to create a beautiful and unique specimen plant. Retains leaves and color through the winter for year-round interest and prefers cool, moist, fertile soils. Boxwood will grow in full sun to part shade. Zone 5-9


25. hOrstmann’s sILBerLOCKe KOrean FIrAbies koreana ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’up curved deep green needles reveal a contrasting bright silvery-white underside. Produces an abundance of large showy cones held upright along the branches. Grows slowly, developing into a striking specimen. 12 to 15 feet at maturity. Zone 5


26. 2 tICKets tO BrOadWay Grand raPIds’ neWsIes and 2 tICKets tO PIPPIn Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. nEWSIES is the winner of the 2012 Tony Awards® for Best Score and Best Choreography. Pippin is back for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago. It won the Tony Award® for Best Musical Revival! This package gets you 2 tickets to each of these 2 shows!

donated by: Broadway Grand rapids Value $300

27. CayuGa VIBurnumViburnum x carlcephalum ‘Cayuga’Introduced by the united States national Arboretum in 1966, ‘Cayuga’ is a proven performer. This beautiful viburnum has distinctive snowball inflorescences of pink buds opening to waxy white flowers in late April. Abundant annual bloom, medium-textured, dark green foliage, and fairly compact habit make ‘Cayuga’ a landscape shrub without parallel! Zone 5

donated by: twin Lakes nursery Value $130 delivered & planted by twin Lakes nursery

28. WeBer JumBO JOe GrILL set and marInades Get ready for backyard BBQs or tailgates! This Weber Jumbo Joe grill set comes with grill tools, charcoal, marinades, and snacks.

donated by: Joy Fossel Value $250

29. IndIGO eyes BOsnIan PInePinus leucodermis (heldreichii) ‘Indigo Eyes’named for the eye-catching, cobalt blue cones that decorate each shoot tip in spring, this precocious “coner” demands attention and deserves greater use in gardens. From an early age, cones appear up and down every branch, bright blue at first, then gradually softening to brown during summer. Attractive, broadly upright trees develop an open, slightly asymmetrical shape, which affords each tree a unique character that will intrigue gardeners in their outdoor living spaces. The healthy, easy-to-grow trees retain their ornamental cones and their stiff, dark green needles, giving trees a beautiful, tidy, clean appearance throughout the year. Zone 5

donated by: everett’s Landscape managment Value $300 delivered & planted by everett’s Landscape managment

30. FaCIaL PaCKaGeKeeki Pure & Simple beauty products and SIP Juice

donated by: Keeki Value $750

31. BarraCKs 616 PrIVate traInInG FOr 2 Barracks 616 is West Michigan’s newest, state-of-the-art shooting facility. This item includes 1 hour of private training for 2 with Dan Boelens; Two firearm rentals, Two boxes of ammo; Eye and ear protection; and a basket Barracks 616 swag.

donated by: Barracks 616 Value $400

32. tOday & tOmOrrOW rhOdOdendrOn Rhododendron ‘Today & Tomorrow’This extraordinary rhododendron has deep pink buds opening to pale purplish-pink flowers that finally turn pure white with age. This change in color creates a wonderful multi-colored spring display that is highly effective in the landscape. Reaches 5’ tall and wide at maturity. needs to be protected from winter sun and is excellent on the north side of your home. Zone 5

donated by: twin Lakes nursery Value $175 delivered & planted by twin Lakes nursery

33. sLender hInOKI FaLse CyPressChamaecyparis obtuse ‘Gracillis’This excellent conifer has an open-branched pyramidal form with gracefully arching branchlets and deep green tiny needles with reddish new growth in winter. This is an exceptional evergreen shrub for screens, hedges and background plantings. Slow growing to 8 to 12 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. Zone 4-8.


34. 16G iPad mInI 3iPad mini has a beautiful 7.9-inch display, ultrafast wireless, and two cameras. And it works with over 475000 apps made for iPad. It’s every inch an iPad.

donated by: meijer retail Value $300

35. PurPLe BeeChFagus sylvatica‘Contorta’ is an upright, loose-pyramidal cultivar of Eastern white pine that is noted for having twisted (contorted) branches, branchlets and needles. It was discovered in 1932 growing at Seneca Park, Rochester, new York. It typically grows to 12’ tall over the first 10 years, eventually maturing over time to 40’ tall. Zone 3


36. PaPerBarK maPLeAcer grisiumThis slow-growing understory tree has highly ornamental, peeling orange-cinnamon bark. Its dark green, three-lobed leaves turn a brilliant orange-red in autumn. One of the best small ornamental trees, paperbark maple has small yellow flowers in spring, great fall foliage color, picturesque peeling park, and a stately habit. Zone 5.

donated by: Katerberg Verhage Landscaping Inc Value $700 delivered & planted by Katerberg Verhage Landscaping Inc

37. PurPLe BeeChFagus sylvaticaThis European Beech or Copper Beech has a broad pyramidal shape usually 50’ tall and up to 50’ wide with a slow growth rate. Extremely hardy zone 4 that does best in full sun. Good specimen tree, lawn tree or in a naturalized area.


38. WILd FOOd FOr urBan PeOPLe “What’s for dinner” takes an extraordinary turn. This is a package for 6 people in the “Pasta 101” class at The Local Epicurean. Learn to make scratch pasta & Ravioli in the old Roman style and take home a pound or more of the pasta you make. You don’t need to wait until later to enjoy what Local Epicurean has to offer—take home this beautiful gift basket tonight!


39. tamuKeyama JaPanese maPLe Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum’ ‘Tamukeyama’A small fernleaf, weeping, redleaf variety that usually averages 5’ tall and 10’ wide. The name “Tamukeyama” literally means “Hands folded in prayer upon the mountain.” It is named for Mount Tamukey in Kyushu. They prefer full sun to part shade and average garden soil. They like to be kept moist on really hot days.


40. rIde aLOnG WIth the GrPd Here is your chance to experience a “day in the life” of a Grand Rapids Police Officer. You will participate in patrol briefing at the start of the officer’s shift, wear a bullet proof vest, and observe the challenges, hazards, and rewards of one of our city’s finest.

donated by: Grand rapids Police department Value $700

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Greenmark Equipment

Groskopf’s

Juhas & Sullivan

Katerberg VerHage Landscaping Inc.

Keeki Pure & Simple Beauty Products and SIP Juice

Kidder Safari

Klumps Luggage

Steve LaWarre

Leigh’s

Leo’s

Mackinac Bridge Authority

Bruce & Candace Matthews

Meijer

Merizon Studio

Peaches Bed and Breakfast

Ric Roane

Leandro Robles

Sip Organic Juice Bar

Slows Bar BQ

Spoonlickers

Start to Paint

Steelcase

Sweetie-Licious

The Berry Family of nurseries

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Rapids Symphony

The Grand Salon

The Homestead Resort

The Local Epicurean

Thornwood Veterinary Clinic

Thousand Oaks Golf Club

TLC Spa

Twin Lakes nursery

ultimate Inflatables

Vitale’s

Watermark Country Club

Jon Workman

WOOD TV8

XO Asian Cuisine

Zeytins Turkish Restaurant

auCtIOn dOnOrs:Ada Pour House

Amore Trattoria

Barracks 616

BlackLamb

Borsheim’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts

Broadway Grand Rapids

Brooke Dillaine; BEE the Change

Cascade Fresh Cleaning Co.

Catch Air

Celebration! Cinema north

Curtis Cleaners

Dermatology Associates of Grand Rapids

Eileen DeVries

Eastern Floral

Enchanted Gardener LLC

Everett’s Landscape Management

Joy Fossel

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Meg Goebel

Grand Rapids Griffins

Grand Rapids Police Department

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41. tree LILaC CLumP FOrmSyringa reticulataA very large shrub or small tree with stiff, spreading branches developing a somewhat oval-rounded to vase shaped crown. Large showy flowers and attractive winter fruit display make this a beautiful addition to an intimate landscape. Zone 5

donated by: Katerberg Verhage Landscaping Inc Value $450 delivered & planted by Katerberg Verhage Landscaping Inc

42. sLOWs Bar BQThere is nothing like a good barbecue, especially if you aren’t cooking!

donated by: slows Bar BQ Value $100

43. WetLands WeaVInGThis Wetlands Weaving piece was created by Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park guests visiting the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden throughout the summer of 2013. The weaving material is sisal and the natural items tucked into the woven fibers were gathered from the Wooded Wetlands garden in the children’s garden. The clay medallion and beautiful clay Red-winged Blackbird were made during the Outdoor Artist Studio Tuesday evening activity that summer. The shadow box frame is built by the “Golden K” Kiwanis Woodworkers Group.


44. a dOzen BaKed GOOds, eaCh mOnth FOr 12 mOnthsReceive delicious baked goods each month from Sweetie-Licious! Located in the Downtown Grand Rapids Market.

donated by: sweetie-Licious Value $750

45. dWarF hInOKI CyPressChamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’ This exceptional, slow growing conifer becomes a beautiful dark green, narrow pyramid over many years. The shiny foliage grows in tight overlapping fans which create layered vase-like cups of scaly leaves. Plants can reach 4 to 5 feet tall over many years. Zone 5

donated by: everett’s Landscape managment Value $300 delivered & planted by everett’s Landscape managment

46. GOLF at WatermarK COuntry CLuBs Here’s a round of golf for four with carts and a $50 gift card at any of the three Watermark Country Clubs — Watermark, StoneWater or Sunnybrook!

donated by: Watermark Value $400

47. BrIGGs & rILey CaBIn sPInnerVersatility of a Rolling cabin bag and effortless 360 navigation. Perfect for carrying on board.

donated by: Klumps Luggage Value $380

48. hOLIday POPs and BaCKstaGe WIth the Grand raPIds symPhOny This holiday tradition features beloved favorites, the Symphony Chorus, holiday sing-along, a visit from Santa, a backstage pass and meet & greet with the conductor.

donated by: Grand rapids symphony Value $300

49. rOmantIC dInner FOr 2 at LeO’s Perfect to celebrate your anniversary, birthday or date night. Leo’s is exquisite seafood and classic cuisine in an elegant, yet casual atmosphere. donated by: Leo’s Value $125

50. sIP OrGanIC JuICe Bar CLeanseKeeping your body healthy at the cellular level is vital to your well-being. In this 3-day cleanse you will receive organic, plant-based, gluten-free, nutrient-dense raw foods for maximum healing and cleansing. 3 day detox; Jar of Cocunut Oil; Tongue scraper; 7 oz bag of Dandy Blend Tea

donated by: sip Organic Juice Bar Value $175

51. Green Leather tOte BaGThis full grain leather duffle is perfect for work, gym, or traveling. Leather shoulder strap included.

donated by: Groskopf’s Value $120

52. esCaPe tO maCKInaC IsLand at the Grand hOteL This certificate entitles you to a two-night stay at the Grand Hotel, with dinner upon arrival and breakfast and dinner the second day, and dinner on departure day for you and a guest. Certificate valid May 17—July 1 or August 16 – november 1, 2015

donated by: the Grand hotel Value $1,600

53. hOuse CLeanInG serVICesCome home to a clean house! This item is good for 5 hours of extraordinary cleaning from Cascade Fresh Cleaning Company.

donated by: Cascade Fresh Cleaning Co Value $175

54. dOWntOWn Bed and BreaKFastPeaches Bed and Breakfast is a spacious Georgian Manor offering large, bright, uncluttered rooms in the Heritage Hill District of Grand Rapids. Perfect for out- of-town guests, a ‘staycation’ or after a night downtown. Good for one night’s stay.

donated by: Peaches Bed and Breakfast Value $140

55. FLOraL arranGements eVery mOnth FOr 1 yearImagine fresh, fabulous flowers all year round. Eastern Floral will create a floral arrangement every month for one year.

donated by: eastern Floral Value $700

56. QuILtOffered tonight is a quilt handmade by children at the Farm here at FMG&SP. It is a treasure that speaks of the love guests of all ages have for this special place.


57. 7 nIGhts OF dOG BOardInGLocated on 23 acres in Cascade Township, offering a true haven for animal friends Thornwood provides a rich, pet focused environment with lots of fresh air and individual attention.

donated by: thornwood Veterinary Clinic Value $155

58. memBershIP has Its PrIVILeGesnot yet a member of Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park? Want to give a gift membership to a special family? Tonight is the night. Offered is a one- year Contributor Membership which offers the wonderful benefits of a Family or Grandparent Membership including free admission for a year, plus two guests per visit, six one-time tram tickets , invitations to member-only events, discounts on classes and gift shop merchandise and a 10% discount on gift memberships.

donated by: Frederik meijer Gardens & sculpture Park membership department Value $125

59. CustOm PICture FramInG PaCKaGeThis package includes frame of your choice, archival glass, matting and materials.

donated by: merizon studio Value $200

60. thInK ChaIrThink is the chair with a brain and a conscience. It’s intelligent enough to understand how you sit and adjust itself intuitively. It’s thoughtful enough to measure and minimize its lifelong impact on the environment.

donated by: steelcase Value $1,000

61. shOuLder Pad reLIeFHave you ever wished you could have a personal stylist? Leigh’s invites you to shop in store with them to update your wardrobe for this season.

donated by: Leigh’s Value $500

62. hIs & her shInOLa WatChesA Watch So Smart, it Can Tell You the Time Just by Looking at It. Shinola’s handmade his and her’s watches. Quality timepieces hand assembled in Detroit.

donated by: Juhas & sullivan Value $1,100

63. mIChIGan FOOtBaLL Do you bleed maize and blue? The winning bidder will receive four tickets to university of Michigan Football Game against Oregon State September 12. Great seats on the 40 yard line!

donated by: meg Goebel Value $500.00

64. sCuLPture entItLed “CeLLIst at rest”Enjoy this sculpture by local artist Jon Workman. Plaster and Epoxy Construction Approx 40” high, 36” wide and 30” deep.

donated by: Jon Workman retail Value $2,000

65. BehInd the sCenes eXPerIenCe WIth a meteOrOLOGIst You and a guest spend a day with a meteorologist from Storm Team 8.

donated by: WOOd tV 8 retail Value $200

66. 16G iPad mInI 3iPad mini has a beautiful 7.9-inch display, ultrafast wireless, and two cameras. And it works with over 475,000 apps made for iPad. It’s every inch an iPad.

donated by: meijer retail Value $300

67. WILd FOOd FOr urBan PeOPLe “What’s for dinner” takes an extraordinary turn. This is a package for 6 people in the “Pasta 101” class at The Local Epicurean. Learn to make scratch pasta & Ravioli in the old Roman style and take home a pound or more of the pasta you make. You don’t need to wait until later to enjoy what Local Epicurean has to offer— take home this beautiful gift basket tonight!


68. FOur rOunds OF GOLF at thOusand OaKs – InCLudes LunCh Thousand Oaks Golf Club in Grand Rapids is a spectacular Rees Jones championship design that has received numerous awards including Top 20 Courses in Michigan. This offer includes 4 rounds of golf with a cart plus $50 gift certificate to the Acorn Grille.

donated by: thousand Oaks Value $400

an eVenInG at the meyer may hOuse FOr tenInvite family or friends for a private dinner and tour of the meticulously maintained Meyer May house designed by America’s most famous and accomplished architect, Frank Lloyd Wright—a unique and memorable evening you and your guests will cherish. Enjoy a gourmet four-course dinner, a special dessert and red and white Meyer May House privately labeled California wines. The Meyer May chefs will provide a variety of selections to assure something for every palate. A specially trained docent will be nearby to give guided tours and the home’s veranda will be open for conversation and relaxation. This private dinner party evening is only available through charitable events, and fewer than a handful of these experiences are given each year to the local community.Dinner will be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon Friday evening.

donated by: steelcase Inc. Value $2,500.00

art LOVers’ tOur and dInner FOr uP tO 16 PeOPLeYour evening starts with a private tram tour of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, complete with wine, beer and hors d’ oeuvres. Following your tour you will have dinner prepared by our Executive Chef Andrew Krause, with Degas and in Meijer Gardens beautiful Earl and Donnalee Holton Victorian Garden Parlor! Also joining you for the tour and dinner will be David Hooker, Meijer Gardens President and CEO, Joseph Becherer, Vice President/Chief Curator, and Steve LaWarre, Director of Horticulture. You will learn how the popularity of gardens and modern and contemporary sculpture coincided with the Victorian era and discover how horticulture is an art form. Tour and dinner will be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.

donated by: Frederik meijer Gardens & sculpture Park, david hooker, Joseph Becherer, steve LaWarre Value $2,000

6-day sOuth aFrICan PhOtOGraPhIC saFarI FOr tWOA six-night photographic safari at the Zulu nyala Game Reserve in Zululand, South Africa could be yours. You will receive the best of service, activities and excursions from start to finish, ensuring that you experience the finest of African hospitality; including deluxe accommodations. Each day there will be two excursion drive activities that will take you on incredible tours for big-game experiences and majestic scenery viewing. Excludes airfare, transfer from airport to lodge, side trips and extra tours, alcohol, soft drinks and bottled water. Safari must be taken within two years of purchase.

donated by: Kidder safari Company Ltd. Value $4,950

FOrmaL hIGh tea FOr uP tO 16 PeOPLeEnjoy an afternoon tea party in the lovely and fragrant garden of Eileen DeVries’ Fisk Lake estate. Sip some tea and champagne with your closest friends while nibbling petit fours and finger sandwiches in this beautiful setting. Each guest has an opportunity to wander through the many acres of this magical garden, and will have a chance to cut their own flowers and create an arrangement of their own under Eileen’s expert eye. Don’t forget to wear your hats to enjoy this wonderful English tradition!

hosted & donated by: eileen deVries Value Priceless and unique

amOre trattOrIa PrIVate dInner FOr 20Chef Jenna Arcidiacono—2013 Chef of the Year!—will treat you and your friends and family to an amazing night of Italian food like you’ve never seen or experienced! Amore Trattoria has been raved about since its beginning in 2011; from “Best new Restaurant”, “Best European Restaurant,” and “Restaurant of the Year.” Chef Jenna studied regional Italian cooking while living in northern Italy for years and has brought to Grand Rapids authentic, homemade, Italian-style cooking. Jenna pours her heart into her cooking…that’s Amore!

donated by: amore trattoria Value $1200

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steVe LaWarre Be the envy of your neighborhood or all of West Michigan for that matter! Imagine having the Director of Horticulture of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park offer his expertise to enhance the beauty of your yard. This prize provides three hours of Steve’s onsite consultation. Let Steve guide you in answering those many questions you know you have about your garden and grounds. Work with the best this region has to offer!

donated by: steve LaWarre Value $1,500

dInner FOr FOur WIth the musIC OF tOny Bennett Enjoy a night of great food and excellent music under the stars, capped off with a spectacular fireworks display. Meijer Gardens 20th Anniversary Concert with Tony Bennett is just that night. Enjoy a gourmet picnic dinner for 4, beer and wine and a delicious desert served in the reserved seating terrace. This package includes wine & beer, dinner, reserved admission concert tickets and two parking passes. Monday, September 7, 2015, 7:30pm.

donated by: Frederik meijer Gardens & sculpture Park, david and Leslie hooker Value $2,500

rOmantIC dInner FOr 4 atOP the JaPanese Garden VIeWInG hILL A night to remember…You and your friends or family will enjoy an exquisite gourmet dinner while taking in the breathtaking beauty and tranquility of the Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden. Enjoy views of the Tea House and tea Garden, the Zen Style Garden, the Yatuhashi: Zig Zag Bridge and most of the entirety of Hoichi Kurisu’s creation. This evening will be a private, candlelit dinner for four prepared by Executive Chef Andrew Krause. Select a mutually agreeable date.

donated by: Frederik meijer Gardens & sculpture Park Value $1,500

BBQ and BLueGrass Band Party at the mattheWs’ ranCh This is how you have a party! The Matthews’ ranch is host to this spectacular dinner party. Enjoy a BBQ dinner, a band, horseback riding and open pool with 20 of your family and friends. Your generous hosts Bruce and Candace Matthews will work with you to make this the party you want.

donated by: Bruce and Candace matthews Value $4,500

maCKInaC BrIdGe BehInd-the-sCenes tOur FOr OneHave you ever imagined what it’s like to stand atop one of Michigan’s most recognizable structures, and one of the longest suspension bridges in the world, the Mackinac Bridge? Imagine yourself 550ft above the intersection of Lakes Huron and Michigan viewing the upper and Lower Pennisulas and the surrounding islands. It is an experience you will cherish for life and never forget. Here is your opportunity for a very exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. The climb starts by navigating a series of small openings, similar to what you would expect on a submarine and leads and elevator ride to the top of the Mackinac Bridge. Get ready – you’re in for the climb of your life!

donated by: mackinac Bridge authority Value Priceless and unique

eLeGant GOurmet dInner In the rIChard & heLen deVOs JaPanese Garden You and your guests are invited to an elegant, gourmet dinner served just inside the Main Gate of The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden. Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the garden in this open air, candlelit dinner for 12. Dinner is rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather we will provide a tour of the garden and dinner will be served in one of our event rooms.

donated by: Frederik meijer Gardens & sculpture Park Value $5,000

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