The World At Your Doorstep - A One-Week Stay Anywhere on the Planet!
This amazing travel opportunity includes a one-week stay for four people at any one of more than six thousand RCI vacation locations worldwide, from North America, to Africa, to Australia and beyond. Now is your chance to book that vacation you've always dreamed of. Visit www.rci.com for a complete listing of all of your destination possibilities...and dream big! Generously donated by Dale and Kay Rhoney.

 

Exclusive Mountain Cabin in Paradise Valley, Montana
Experience a six-night stay at "The Osprey Nest," a private cabin in southwestern Montana's Paradise Valley. This two-bedroom, two-bath home with master suite sleeps four people comfortably, and is perched on 30 acres one thousand feet above the valley floor with unobstructed views of Emigrant Peak and the Yellowstone River. Drive a half-hour south and you'll enter Yellowstone National Park, where grizzlies, wolves, elk, moose, and bighorn sheep roam in their native habitat. Relax in the cabin while soaking in the views, or seek out world-class flyfishing - the rivers in southern Montana are arguably the most famous among the Montana rivers, and are just a lure's throw away. The historic Western town of Livingston - with its many restaurants and bars - is also nearby, as is Chico Hot Springs, a nearby resort with live music, a nice restaurant, and soaks in the hot springs. Or just relax and lose yourself in the amazing view out your front window. Generously donated by Dave & Heide Boyden.

 

Santa Rosa Island Tour by Air
Santa Rosa Island, the second largest of the California Channel Islands, lies a few miles off the Santa Barbara and Ventura coastline and offers an exciting diversity of sites and activities…canyons rich with wildflowers, sandstone carvings, undisturbed tide pools, and plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth. This half-day tour for two will allow you to explore this fascinating and remote island that makes up part of Channel Islands National Park - visit the extremely rare Torrey pine forest, take in a stunning view of crescent-shaped Bechers Bay, observe an ancient Chumash village, and tour the ranch house - the oldest wooden structure in Santa Barbara County. Your flight with Channel Islands Aviation departs from the Camarillo Airport, followed by a tour and exploration on the island by vehicle and by foot with a National Park Service volunteer. When you return to the mainland, enjoy a relaxing dinner at Brendan's Irish Pub & Restaurant. Your Channel Islands experience includes an autographed copy of local photographer Tim Hauf’s beautiful book Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary, two Patagonia jackets, and two Camelbak day packs . Generously donated by Channel Islands Aviation, Tim Hauf, Patagonia's Great Pacific Iron Works, Brendan's Irish Pub & Restaurant, and Camelbak.

   

 

Condor Country Adventure, Barbeque & Wine Tasting
Journey into the heart of Condor Country with eight to ten of your friends and a former director of the California Condor Recovery Program. Learn first-hand about the ongoing efforts to recover one of the world's most endangered species, and learn how the Los Padres National Forest plays a pivotal role in bringing the giant bird back from the brink of extinction. You guide will take you deep into the Los Padres backcountry to an undisclosed location, where you will have an excellent chance to see California condors - and their nine-foot wingspan - soaring overhead. Tour includes a barbecue lunch and wine tasting at Condor’s Hope Vineyard, hosted by owners Robbie Jaffe and Stephen Gliessman. Among the blue oaks and chaparral, Condor's Hope Ranch is nestled at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountains in the Cuyama Valley. Condor’s Hope produces big red zinfandel and shiraz wines using dry farm and sustainable practices. Their unique growing conditions and production techniques deliver the full intensity and flavor classically expected for these varietals.

   

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch IV - A Unique Ranch House on the Carrizo Plain
An Ojai Wild! tradition certain to generate renewed excitement, we're offering a two-night stay for eight at a historic ranch house in the Carrizo Plain National Monument. Includes home-cooked barbeque dinner by ForestWatch Board & Staff and a guided hike. Immerse yourself in the solitude of the Carrizo Plain with views of Soda Lake, seek out the elusive pronghorn antelope, and marvel at the area's wildflowers and wildlife from the back porch or on foot.

 

All Hands on Deck! - California Coastal Sail for Four
Get ready for your daytime adventure in the Santa Barbara Channel. Enjoy a relaxing sail along Santa Barbara's spectacular coastline on this voyage for four on a private sailboat. Leaving out of the Santa Barbara Harbor, this daytime cruise includes lunch and wine to toast your ocean adventure. When you return to the mainland, your hearty seafarer's appetite will be satisfied with dinner at Eladio's Restaurant. With its unparalleled view of Stearns Wharf and the Pacific Ocean, Eladio's is a Santa Barbara tradition where al fresco dining on the fountain patio captures the essence of the oceanfront. Their local seafood dishes, delicious pastas and prime steaks are a delicious way to end a great day! Also includes four Patagonia jackets. Generously donated by Peter Schuyler, Eladio's Restaurant & Bar, and Patagonia's Great Pacific IronWorks.
 

1.      Explore the Sespe on Horseback
Follow the Sunset trail on an equine exploratory into one of the most natural scenic areas in Old California. Imagine you and your family and friends riding down the tranquil and unspoiled Sespe Trail, crossing rivers and creeks, riding the trail of the purple sage, enjoying a comfortable version of "roughing it" while having excellent food prepared for you in the outback. This horseback ride for six will take you deep into the Sespe Wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest, where you will enjoy a hearty barbecue lunch prepared in paradise and an opportunity to see the beauty of our wilderness by horseback. Generously donated by Los Padres Outfitters.

A Taste of the Valley - Indulge in Santa Barbara's Wine Country!
The beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, just 30 minutes from Santa Barbara, offers visitors a wide range of opportunities to relax, explore, and enjoy the heart of Santa Barbara wine country. A variety of tastings around the valley await you including organic olive oil, locally brewed beer, and valley wine. Enjoy the day while you take a self-guided wine tour by bicycle - then experience the Santa Ynez Valley by night. Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience in Solvang at Root 246. Created by world-renowned celebrity chef Bradley Ogden, Root 246 offers a full menu of his signature farm-to-table cuisine, and one of the most extensive selections of local wines. Then walk to the historic Solvang Festival Theatre for a magical night of theater under the stars presented by PCPA Theaterfest. Your day ends in the warmth and comfort of the historic Ballard Inn, surrounded by the picturesque vineyards and orchards of the Santa Ynez Valley. Generously donated by Ballard Inn, Root 246 and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, PCPA Theaterfest, Global Gardens, Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company, and Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours.

Escape to Cambria & Hearst Castle
Nestled among towering pines and the shimmering sea on California’s Central Coast, Cambria is a charming village nestled along Scenic Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo County. Enjoy a tour for two at historic Hearst Castle (don’t miss the elephant seal viewing at the Piedras Blancas rookery, along Hwy 1, on your way to the Castle). Relax and enjoy a delicious meal, choosing from an amazing seasonal menu, on the garden patio at Robin’s Restaurant, and enjoy an overnight stay at Cambria Pines Lodge, nestled on 25 wooded acres and surrounded by world-class gardens. Generously donated by Hearst Castle, Cambria Pines Lodge, and Robin's Restaurant.

The Majesty of Big Sur
Big Sur is a place of rugged beauty of grandeur proportions on the edge of California. Surrounded by the majestic wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest, spend a two-night stay at the beautiful Ventana Inn & Spa, and enjoy all the amenities the Ventana Inn has to offer including swimming, hiking trails, and hot tubs. Enjoy a private guided hike into the Big Sur mountains and a picnic lunch. To top off your Big Sur adventure, you will join a biologist from the Ventana Wildlife Society on a Big Sur Condor Eco-Experience. Travel down the Big Sur Coast to view magnificent and endangered California condors, using radio telemetry equipment to track one of North America’s most endangered birds. Whales and other wildlife may be seen during certain seasons and the wildflowers burst with color in the spring. Generously donated by the Ventana Inn & Spa, Big Sur Guides, and Ventana Wildlife Society.

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