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Be the toast of the town and help raise funds for to support our beautiful park with this once-in-a-lifetime package that will have your friends singing your praises for years to come.
Start your special mid-week adventure* by escorting your seven sea-loving friends down the 308-foot staircase to the iconic Point Reyes Lighthouse situated just 150-feet off the water. Enjoy a private tour of the grounds by the 'lighthouse keeper' who will illuminate the rare, French-made, first-order Fresnel lens, the largest and most rare lens found in lighthouses today, and give you an intimate view of some historic lighthouse artifacts.
Your evening will continue with a magnificent feast created and prepared on-site by the nationally celebrated chefs Margaret Grade and Daniel DeLong of Manka's Inverness Lodge and the Sir and Star in Olema. Daniel and Margaret are geniuses in the kitchen who carefully craft their masterpieces from locally sourced produce and meats from the farmers, cheese and winemakers, foragers and fishermen of the area. Their refined, yet rustic food speaks for itself and is delivered with such finesse that you’ll never want this experience to end. While these two are a local favorite, over the years, they have attracted diners including Prince Charles of England and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Oscar-winning actress Frances McDormand and her husband film producer Joel Coen, actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard and actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, writers Wendell Berry and Michael Pollan, chef Alice Waters, and corporate groups including DaimlerChrysler, the Gap, Merck Pharmaceuticals and Chez Panisse.
To complement your meal, master vintners Annie Favia and Andy Erickson of Favia Wines in Napa Valley, will personally pair a selection of their namesake wines for you and your guests. Favia-Erickson are an acclaimed winemaking couple, whose first vintage of Favia Pinot Noir was listed as an Exquisite Wine at Per Se in New York City and The French Laundry in Yountville, two of Thomas Keller's five-star dining establishments.
A former guest of this package described the experience as:
In many ways, dining at the lighthouse was a time traveling event and we were the keepers of this magical, yet dangerous point. As we approached the landing we were greeted with a glass wine, just in time to see a whale passing by on its way north. As we sat in awe of the beauty of this point, our lighthouse tour guide invited us in to main floor where we were instantly transported back to the 1870’s. The French-made glass lens and brass clockworks were impeccably kept and we had no idea how rare and beautiful it would be. Afterwards, we were seated at an elegant table in the old keeper’s rooms for our meal. The chefs definitely prepared a feast for kings and for the senses and the wine was superb. We left with bellies full and spirits high!
Each of your guests will go home feeling nostalgic and with a special 'lighthouse' gift to remind them of their journey.
Don’t miss your chance to light up your next gathering with this once-in-a-lifetime package for eight: bid today!
Item Special Note
Funds from Dinner on the Pacific Plate Auction help fund important park preservation and environmental education programs at Point Reyes National Seashore. All donations made above fair market value will be tax-deductible.
This event must be scheduled within three months of auction close. Event can only occur on a Tuesday night when the lighthouse is closed, holidays excluded. Ideal months are July - August, October - November, and January – February, and in between storms. This trip is weather and staff dependent. Dinner will take place in the historic building located immediately outside of the lighthouse (as pictured). Guests must be able to navigate a 308-foot staircase.
This terrific Tuesday night package includes:
A privately guided tour of the Point Reyes Lighthouse with a sample of various artifacts.
A selection of paired wines to complement your fine dining experience from Favia wines.
A gourmet dinner for eight at the Point Reyes Lighthouse prepared on site by chefs Margaret Grade and Daniel de Long.
Event planning and gifts courtesy of Point Reyes National Seashore Association.
Package expires October 31, 2016. Not redeemable for cash.
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