An Evening to Inspire

Event:An Evening to Inspire

Location:Oak Bay Beach Hotel
1175 Beach Drive
Victoria BC

Date:Friday Nov 17, 2023
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM PST

Cost:Free!

Contact:Administration
(250) 940-0328

'An Evening to Inspire' inaugural gala aims to shine a spotlight on the remarkable work accomplished by the David Foster Foundation over the past three decades. It promises an unforgettable evening, featuring the culinary expertise of hotel Executive Chef Kreg Graham, captivating entertainment, and a spirit of philanthropy. The event will be hosted by MC Ed Bain and will include an exclusive auction of curated items. The inspirational voice of American Idol's singer and songwriter, Vonzell Solomon, will grace the stage, with a few special surprises in store to make it an evening that truly inspires.

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Food & Beverage

	Auction Items	Value	High Bid
An Evening to Inspire
Accommodation & Experience
	Best of BC Wines 30 bottles - just in time for the holidays! You will be the talk of the town with this Taste of BC package! Includes wines from Kettle Valley, Orofino, Hillside, Dirty Laundry, Noble Ridge, Hester Creek, Phantom Creek, Unsworth, Rathjen Cellars, Roche, Bella, Martine's lane - signed by winemaker Valued at $1,250 Current bid: $1,050	$1,250	$1,050
	Pendray Inn One Night Stay at the Pendray Inn + a Gift Basket that includes: Variety of Silk Road Teas, Gift Certificate for Afternoon Tea for Two at The Pendray Inn and Tea House, Locally Crafted Macarons, Pendray Inn set of two Mugs Valued at $700 Current bid: $300 Donated By Pendray Inn	$700	$300
	A "Grand" Staycation One night stay at Grand Pacific Hotel in a Victoria Guest Room with Breakfast for two at FATHOM + $250 dinner for two at Nautical Nellies Valued at $850 Current bid: $600 Donated By Hotel Grand Pacific, FATHOM, Nautical Nellies	$850	$600
	DoubleTree by Hilton Experience One night stay in a DoubleTree by Hilton King View Suite, including parking, breakfast for two and a $100 Food & Beverage Credit Valued at $850 Current bid: $400 Donated By DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton	$850	$400
	Boutique Staycation at Abigail's Hotel Two nights in a Premier Room (Sapphire or Bessborough Deluxe), including three course breakfast and parking, + $250 Gift Certificate for Nautical Nellies Valued at $1,100 Current bid: $600 Donated By Abigail's Hotel, Nautical Nellies	$1,100	$600
	Oswego Staycation Package 2 night stay in a one bedroom premium Suite plus $250 GC for Nautical Nellies Valued at $1,250 Current bid: $700 Donated By Oswego Hotel, Nautical Nellies	$1,250	$700
	Ultimate Victoria Staycation 2-nights stay at Delta Victoria Ocean Point Resort in the Presidential Water Suite and Dinner for 4 in LURE Restaurant & Bar, plus $500 Gift Certificate for Nautical Nellies and LA Limo transport value of $100 Valued at $3,100 Current bid: $2,100 Donated By Delta, LURE, Nautical Nellies, LA Limo	$3,100	$2,100
	Parkside Relaxation 2-night stay at the hotel in a luxury suite, $200 Gift Certificate to the Spa, parking included plus $250 Gift Certificate to Nautical Nellies Valued at $1,125 Current bid: $750 Donated By Parkside Hotel & Spa, Nautical Nellies	$1,125	$750
	Seattle Getaway Round trip for 2 on Clipper Valued at $600 Current bid: $600 Donated By Clipper Vacations	$600	$600
Entertainment & Food & Beverage
	Taste the Town 2 VIP Tickets to Culinaire plus $100 LA Limo Gift Certificate Valued at $700 Current bid: $350 Donated By 17 Black Events, LA Limo	$700	$350
	Brewery and the Beast 2 VIP Tickets to Brewery and the Beast plus $100 LA Limo Gift Certificate Valued at $750 Current bid: $400 Donated By 17 Black Events, LA Limo	$750	$400
	Dinner & a Show in Style Date night - 2 tickets to Christmas with the Tenors on November 23rd + $250 Gift Certificate for dinner at Nautical Nellies + $100 LA Limo Gift Certificate Valued at $650 Current bid: $450 Donated By Royal & McPherson Theatres, Nautical Nellies & LA Limo	$650	$450
Adventure
	KingSize Adventures Full day fishing charter for 6 people Valued at $2,000 Current bid: $850 Donated By KingSize Adventures	$2,000	$850
Beauty & Wellness
	Fitness Academy Fitness Academy 3 month Membership & Merchandise Valued at $600 Current bid: $325 Donated By Fitness Academy	$600	$325
	Queen Bee - Deluxe Luxury Spa Gift Basket Give yourself the Royal Treatment and immerse yourself in Luxury with this ultimate Gift Basket filled with all your favorite Boathouse Spa Signature Line of Teas & Inhale/Exhale products. Gift Basket features: Both Inhale & Exhale Massage & Body Oil, Welcome Ritual Essential Oil Blends, Bubble Bath & Body Wash, Himalayan Mineral Bath Salts, Luxury Bath Bombs, Signature Inhale & Exhale Scented Beeswax Candles, OB Eucalyptus Shower Spa Mists (8oz & 2oz), QB Tea & Honey Gift set, along with Lg Bags of OB Fog, Seaside Garden & OB Hotels Special 10th Anniversary Blend – Wild Rose Chai. Paired with one amazing Jar of QB Farms Wildflower Honey & some very tasty Honey Simple Syrups! Valued at $600 Current bid: $450 Donated By Queen Bee Farm & Apiary	$600	$450
	Wildwood Sauna Rental Sauna Rental for 3 Days - Wildwood Saunas - donated by Black Press Valued at $400 Current bid: $250 Donated By Black Press	$400	$250
	Ultimate Wellness Package Couples Escape Package (120 min) at the Boathouse Spa - Indulge your senses with the ultimate couples package. Your couples journey includes a 60 minute relaxation massage (non-rmt) and a 60 minutes classic European facial & a BABOR Iconic kit gift basket Valued at $1,000 Current bid: $750 Donated By Boathouse Spa - Oak Bay Beach Hotel, BABOR	$1,000	$750
	Self Care Package HAVN Wellness Experience for 2 & BABOR Gift basket Valued at $505 includes Advent Calendar & Peptide Replump Kit Valued at $800 Current bid: $375 Donated By HAVN, Babor	$800	$375
	Orangetheory Membership and Merchandise One Month Free Premier Membership Expires March 2024 Merchandise includes Backpack, toque and reusable tote bag. Valued at $229 Current bid: $50 Donated By Orangetheory	$229	$50
	BABOR gift basket HSR Cream, HSR Eye Cream valued at $280 Valued at $280 Current bid: $150 Donated By Babor	$280	$150
	Meditation Bundle & Oh Spa gift certificate Meditation Bundle (includes Cylindrical Bolster, Meditation Cushion, and Spike Massage Balls) plus $100 Gift Certificate to Old House Hotel's Oh Spa Valued at $376 Current bid: $175 Donated By B,halfmoon, OhSpa	$376	$175
Autographed
	Special Jilly Box The Fraiche Food, Fuller Hearts Jilly Box is filled with 6 amazing items that will elevate your cooking experience in the best Jillian and Tori style! Start making memories with loved ones while enjoying good food and adding charm to your space! Valued at $310 Current bid: $150 Donated By Jillian Harris	$310	$150
Advertising
	CHEK Media Group - Media package CHEK television campaign to a value of $5000. Can be used towards a 15 - or 30-second advertising campaign on CHEK Valued at $5,000 Current bid: $1,200 Donated By CHEK Media Group	$5,000	$1,200
Food & Beverage
	Group Dinner $500 GC to Nautical Nellies Valued at $500 Current bid: $420 Donated By Nautical Nellies	$500	$420
	Nautical Nellies Date Night #1 GC for $250 Nautical Nellies has established itself as a premier steak and seafood house – oyster bar. Always serving only the finest mouth-watering premium steaks, the freshest seafood plus hand rolled sushi. Hand-sourced, local and seasonal ingredients are superbly crafted into modern interpretations of classics with a twist of innovative culinary fare. Add exceptional service, stunning views from their patio and a spectacular Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Valued at $250 Current bid: $215 Donated By Nautical Nellies	$250	$215
	Nautical Nellies Date Night #2 GC for $250 Nautical Nellies has established itself as a premier steak and seafood house – oyster bar. Always serving only the finest mouth-watering premium steaks, the freshest seafood plus hand rolled sushi. Hand-sourced, local and seasonal ingredients are superbly crafted into modern interpretations of classics with a twist of innovative culinary fare. Add exceptional service, stunning views from their patio and a spectacular Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Valued at $250 Current bid: $210 Donated By Nautical Nellies	$250	$210
	Nautical Nellies Date Night #3 GC for $250 Nautical Nellies has established itself as a premier steak and seafood house – oyster bar. Always serving only the finest mouth-watering premium steaks, the freshest seafood plus hand rolled sushi. Hand-sourced, local and seasonal ingredients are superbly crafted into modern interpretations of classics with a twist of innovative culinary fare. Add exceptional service, stunning views from their patio and a spectacular Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Valued at $250 Current bid: $210 Donated By Nautical Nellies	$250	$210
	Nautical Nellies Date Night #4 GC for $250 Nautical Nellies has established itself as a premier steak and seafood house – oyster bar. Always serving only the finest mouth-watering premium steaks, the freshest seafood plus hand rolled sushi. Hand-sourced, local and seasonal ingredients are superbly crafted into modern interpretations of classics with a twist of innovative culinary fare. Add exceptional service, stunning views from their patio and a spectacular Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Valued at $250 Current bid: $220 Donated By Nautical Nellies	$250	$220
Apparel & F&B
	Straith's Fine Clothing & Dinner $500 GC to Victoria's Bespoke Tailor since 1917 + $250 GC to Nautical Nellies Valued at $750 Current bid: $500 Donated By Straith's Fine Clothing, Nautical Nellies	$750	$500
	Shopping & Dinner The Bay Centre $100 gift card plus a $250 gift card for Nautical Nellies Valued at $350 Current bid: $300 Donated By Nautical Nellies, The Bay Centre	$350	$300
Apparel
	Tribal Fashion Apparel $250 Tribal Gift Certificate, tote bag and water bottle Valued at $400 Current bid: $155 Donated By Tribal Fashions	$400	$155
Accommodation & Food & Beverage
	Kelowna Wine Adventure 3 night stay at the Eldorado Hotel, Wine tasting experience for 2 at Mission Hill Winery, and CedarCreek Estate Winery 3-Course wine Paired Dinner at Home Block Restaurant for two. Valued at $1,250 Current bid: $1,000 Donated By El Dorado Hotel, Mission Hill, CedarCreek Estate Winery	$1,250	$1,000
	Inn at Laurel Point & Nautical Nellies 1 night stay at the Inn at Laurel Point in the beautiful Erickson Wing Studio with complimentary breakfast for two in Aura Restaurant and parking plus $250 GC to Nautical Nellies Valued at $839 Current bid: $600 Donated By Inn at Laurel Point, Nautical Nellies	$839	$600
	Tofino Escape 2 nights accommodation Long Beach Lodge in a Deluxe Beachfront Room valid until December 2024 plus dinner for 2 at ROAR Restaurant in Hotel Zed. The Deluxe Beachfront Room is a full ocean view with king size bed or two double beds, gas fireplace, balcony or patio and oversized soaker tub with separate shower. Please be advised that the room is subject to availability and not valid during the summer or holidays. Valued at $1,500 Current bid: $1,100 Donated By Long Beach Lodge	$1,500	$1,100
Accom, F&B & Exp
	Magnolia Hotel & Spa & Nautical Nellies Enjoy a one-night stay in a diamond room with gas fireplace at the Magnolia Hotel & $150 Dining Credit for the Courtney room Restaurant plus $250 gift certificate to Spa Magnolia plus $250 gift certificate to Nautical Nellies Restaurant Valued at $1,050 Current bid: $900 Donated By Magnolia Hotel & Spa, Nautical Nellies	$1,050	$900
Accom & transportation
	Vancouver Escape 2 Night Accomodation for two guests in a Deluxe Partial Harbour View Room at the Fairmont Waterfront plus round trip with BC Ferries (includes car and driver) Valued at $1,200 Current bid: $1,150 Donated By Fairmont Waterfront, BC Ferries	$1,200	$1,150
Table Floral Auction
	Table #1 Floral Bouquet Bid on your table's breathtaking flower arrangement, sponsored by Platinum Floral Designs, and take the bouquet home at the end of the night! Valued at $100 Current bid: $75 Donated By Platinum Floral Designs	$100	$75
	Table #2 Floral Bouquet Bid on your table's breathtaking flower arrangement, sponsored by Platinum Floral Designs, and take the bouquet home at the end of the night! Valued at $100 Current bid: $75 Donated By Platinum Floral Designs	$100	$75
	Table #3 Floral Bouquet Bid on your table's breathtaking flower arrangement, sponsored by Platinum Floral Designs, and take the bouquet home at the end of the night! Valued at $100 Current bid: $75 Donated By Platinum Floral Designs	$100	$75
	Table #4 Floral Bouquet Bid on your table's breathtaking flower arrangement, sponsored by Platinum Floral Designs, and take the bouquet home at the end of the night! Valued at $100 Current bid: $75 Donated By Platinum Floral Designs	$100	$75
	Table #5 Floral Bouquet Bid on your table's breathtaking flower arrangement, sponsored by Platinum Floral Designs, and take the bouquet home at the end of the night! Valued at $100 Current bid: $75 Donated By Platinum Floral Designs	$100	$75
	Table #6 Floral Bouquet Bid on your table's breathtaking flower arrangement, sponsored by Platinum Floral Designs, and take the bouquet home at the end of the night! Valued at $100 Current bid: $75 Donated By Platinum Floral Designs	$100	$75
	Table #7 Floral Bouquet Bid on your table's breathtaking flower arrangement, sponsored by Platinum Floral Designs, and take the bouquet home at the end of the night! Valued at $100 Current bid: $75 Donated By Platinum Floral Designs	$100	$75
	Table #8 Floral Bouquet Bid on your table's breathtaking flower arrangement, sponsored by Platinum Floral Designs, and take the bouquet home at the end of the night! Valued at $100 Current bid: $0 Donated By Platinum Floral Designs	$100	$0
	Table #9 Floral Bouquet Bid on your table's breathtaking flower arrangement, sponsored by Platinum Floral Designs, and take the bouquet home at the end of the night! Valued at $100 Current bid: $120 Donated By Platinum Floral Designs	$100	$120
	Table #10 Floral Bouquet Bid on your table's breathtaking flower arrangement, sponsored by Platinum Floral Designs, and take the bouquet home at the end of the night! Valued at $100 Current bid: $75 Donated By Platinum Floral Designs	$100	$75
	Table #12 Floral Bouquet Bid on your table's breathtaking flower arrangement, sponsored by Platinum Floral Designs, and take the bouquet home at the end of the night! Valued at $100 Current bid: $0 Donated By Platinum Floral Designs	$100	$0