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2017 Project Zin Silent Auction

The Project Zin Silent Auction is now live from our website. Obtain rare, once-in-a-lifetime wine and dining packages sponsored by the industry’s elite!

Guests may bid online or via text - from home or at the event!

The The Project Zin Silent Auction will end on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 8pm PST.

Open bidding instructions Current Bids

Silent Auction Instructions

Please note: in order to bid, you MUST register your name, cell phone number and a valid credit card number with our silent auction bidding partner, Accelevents.

Initial bids can be made from your computer OR just place your initial bid via text message (i.e. "ABC300")

Bidding from your computer

  1. Click on the lot you would like to bid on and you will be taken directly to our Accelevents bidding page.
  2. You will see the current bid up top.
  3. In order to bid, you MUST enter your name, cell phone and a valid credit card. You will only have to do this once and your information is stored for all items in this auction.
  4. Enter your bid. If your bid is confirmed (see note below), you will be alerted via text message.  If you are outbid you will also be alerted via text message. 
  5. If you win, you will be asked to confirm your payment via text message when the Silent Auction is over on August, 19th at 8pm PST.  Please be sure to check your cell phone at this time. You will have one hour to complete your transaction. If you do not complete your transaction, we will move on to the next highest bidder.

NOTE: Your bid is NOT confirmed until your name, cell phone and credit card have been accepted and you have a received a text message confirming your bid. During this time you may be outbid.   If you receive an error message, please try again.

Bidding from your cell phone

  1. Text your bid to: (224) 432-6379 with the item’s three letter ID and bid amount. For example texting "ABC300" will place a bid of $300 on the item with the ID of ABC.
  2. If your bid is below the current bid you will receive a text that will suggest a higher bid.
  3. If your bid is accepted (see note below), you will be alerted via text message.
  4. If you are a first time bidder you will be given a link to a Accelevents account sign-up page where you will need to enter your name, cell phone and credit card information. If you do not enter this information your bid is not confirmed! You will only have to do this once and your information is stored for all items in this auction.
  5. If you have a confirmed bid and subsequently outbid you will be alerted via text message. 
  6. For an item’s current bid, text the Bid ID. For example text "ABC" and you will receive the current bid amount.
  7. If you win, you will be asked to confirm your payment via text message when the Silent Auction is over on August, 19th at 8pm PST.  Please be sure to check your cell phone at this time. You will have one hour to complete your transaction. If you do not complete your transaction, we will move on to the next highest bidder.

NOTE: Even if your bid is accepted it is NOT confirmed until your name, cell phone and credit card have been accepted and you have a received a text message confirming your bid. During this time you may be outbid.   If you receive an error message, please try again.

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Oregon Hunting Adventure for 4 with Chef Charlie Palmer and Clay Mauritson

BID ID
ORE

Donor: Clay Mauritson, Charlie Palmer, Covey Rise Magazine, Orvis

Dive into a four night hunting excursion with Chef Charlie Palmer and Clay Mauritson to the pioneer town of Mitchell, Oregon, one of the gateway towns to Oregon's famed Painted Hills National Monument. Hunting and food and wine enthusiasts will get a taste of it all: deer and upland game hunting, wines from Mauritson and Arista, and meals prepared by Chef Charlie Palmer.

▯   Four-Night Stay for up to four hunters at Hash Knife Ranch in Mitchell, Oregon with Chef Charlie Palmer and Clay Mauritson.

▯   Hash Knife Ranch is an 8,000 acre cattle/hunting ranch located in the Ochoco Unit of Central Eastern Oregon.

▯   Winner to pick four consecutive days between October...

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Value: Priceless | Min Bid: $8,000

Transportation is NOT Included, Processing of game is NOT included, All hunters must be licensed.

2-Night Stay at the Four Seasons Hotel New York, Underground Coffee Tour plus Sunset Cocktails at Charlie Palmer’s Spyglass Rooftop Bar atop Archer Hotel

BID ID
NYA

For 1 couple

Donor: Four Seasons Hotel New York, Damian Mogavero and Charlie Palmer Group

This amazing lot features a two-night stay at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel New York, a personal underground coffee culinary tour in NYC led by Damian Mogavero and Sunset Cocktails for up to four (4) guests at Charlie Palmer's Spyglass Rooftop Bar atop Archer Hotel.

You and your guest will enjoy a two-night...

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Value: $2,500 | Min Bid: $2,100

Holidays excluded and based on availability. Reservations must be booked by December 31, 2017.

1-Night Stay at Archer New York plus Dinner at Charlie Palmer Steak and 2 Tickets to War Paint

BID ID
NYB

for one couple

Donor: Chef Charlie Palmer, Archer Hotel New York

Enjoy a one night stay in the Big Apple, packed full of quintessential Manhattan moments including dinner at Charlie Palmer Steak, tickets to a Broadway musical, and a stay at one of NYC’s best new boutique hotels.

▯   One night stay at Archer Hotel New York, a boutique gem in Manhattan’s Garment District neighborhood*.

▯   Dinner for two at Charlie Palmer Steak, Chef Charlie Palmer’s modern American steakhouse located within Archer Hotel.

▯   Tickets for two for the hit Broadway musical War Paint, starring Tony Award-nominees Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersol.

*Auction winner can add on an additional night stay at $199 per night if they so choose.

Value: $1,000 | Min Bid: $400

Black out dates apply and based on availability.

3-Night Stay at the Mauritson Family Northstar Home, on the Slopes in Lake Tahoe, with Clay and Carrie Mauritson

BID ID
MAU

For 2 couples

Donor: Clay and Carrie Mauritson

The winning bidder and their lucky guests will enjoy a three-night stay at the Mauritson Family home in Lake Tahoe. Clay will be your personal sommelier and provide special Mauritson wines including their single vineyard Rockpile wines, library wines and some wines from Clay and Carrie's personal cellar. Clay and Carrie will also make you feel at home with...

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Value: $4,000 | Min Bid: $3,000

Based on availability of the house and The Mauritson's schedule. Stay must take place by August 31, 2018.

3-Night Stay at Four Seasons Washington DC plus a Surprise Night Out

BID ID
WDC

Donor: Four Seasons Washington DC

This fantastic lot includes a three-night stay in a Grand Premier room for two guests at the at Four Seasons Washington DC PLUS a SURPRISE “Only in DC Evening Out!”

Located in the charming Georgetown neighborhood, but most accurately defined by the unrivaled personal service, a Four Seasons stay marries a love of history with touches...

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Value: $3,085 | Min Bid: $2,500

Based on availablity and reservations required. Valid 8/19/17 - 8/18/18.

2-Night Stay at the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel

BID ID
BEV

For 1 couple

Donor: Beverly Wilshire, Four Seasons Hotel

This fantastic lot includes a two-night stay in a Signature room for two guests.

Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel is located in the heart of Beverly Hills at one of the world’s most famous intersections - Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard. Luxurious desires are located within the Hotel, including CUT by Wolfgang Puck...

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Value: $1,787 | Min Bid: $1,275

May not be used in the month of August. Holidays excluded and based on availability. Expires May 1, 2018.

Exclusive DCS 36” Grill

BID ID
DCS

Donor: DCS Appliances by Fisher & Paykel

36” Traditional Grill with Rotisserie & Cart

Designed with flexibility in mind, DCS Grills allow you to cook a wide variety of meals and are engineered to deliver the functionality and power demanded by a professional chef. DCS Grills are hand-finished to perfection to complement the quality of the DCS premium outdoor kitchen and built to withstand the...

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Value: $6,375 | Min Bid: $3,500

There is no cash redemption or product changeover. Nontransferable. Tax parameters must be adhered to within the state of delivery. Local delivery and assembly included within 60 miles of Healdsburg, CA 95448. Standard warranty applies. All future service to be handled through local nominated channels directly.

Amy’s Cookie Class & Party

BID ID
AMY

For up to 12 guests

Donor: Amy Hunsberger

Learn from local master baker and decorator to make unparalleled cookie creations. On a mutually agreeable date, join master decorator Amy Hunsberger for an afternoon of cookie decorating, California wines, and light bites in the beautiful Tertulia estate at Amber Ridge. The large kitchen with farmhouse table is the perfect...

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Value: $1,500 | Min Bid: $750

Mutually agreed upon dates. Valid through August 31, 2018.

A Day on The San Francisco Bay

BID ID
BAY

For up to 4 Guests

Donor: Phil and Debra Stolp

The lucky winner and three guests will enjoy a “Day on the San Francisco Bay!”

Sail San Francisco Bay on the beautifully appointed 40-foot Passport sailboat, Cool Change. This offer includes a day of sailing the bay, gourmet lunch and wines from Project Zin for four guests. Your captain, Phil Stolp and his wife Debra will sail you past Alcatraz, Angel Island, and even under the Golden Gate Bridge, weather and tides permitting.

Enjoy seeing the bay like you’ve never seen it before!

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Value: $1,500 | Min Bid: $700

Based on availability of Phil and Debra Stolp. Blackout dates: January through April. Sail must take place by September 30, 2018.