Treat your friends, family, and fellow wine lovers to a private wine tasting for up to 20 people in the classroom of Total Wine & More. Total Wine & More will host an event that is certain to impress you and your guests. Enjoy a tour of the land and learn about the famed appellations and grape varietals that make each region so unforgettable. Taste a variety of our premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing. One of our wine experts will present and discuss each delicious wine during your two-hour class, which can be arranged as a seated class-style or more casual walk-around event. Total Wine & More will provide all necessary stemware and educational handouts for tasting notes. Winners take home a $50 gift card to Jack Allen's Kitchen. |
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Brigid Shea
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Experience the best of Westcave Preserve on a private canyon tour for up to 6 people followed by wine tasting at Westcave Cellars. The experience continues back at Westcave Preserve with a homecooked dinner in the Environmental Learning Center provided by Chef Addie and a once in a lifetime star gazing party with expert astronomers and high powered telescope. Winner takes home a local pottery basket donated by Texas Benefit Solutions. |
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Tamzin Cochrane
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Experience the best of Westcave Preserve on a private canyon tour for up to 6 people followed by wine tasting at Westcave Cellars. The experience continues back at Westcave Preserve with a homecooked dinner in the Environmental Learning Center provided by Chef Addie and a once in a lifetime star gazing party with expert astronomers and high powered telescope. Winner takes home a basket filled with favorite wines and food from the Texas Hill Country. |
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Holly Tachovsky
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Join award winning nature photographer, Tom Hausler, on a three-hour nature photography workshop at Westcave Preserve for up to 6 people. Tom has traveled the world capturing nature through his expert lense. Winner takes home an original Tom Hausler photo titled "#Hummingbirds on a Stick" printed on high quality metal. |
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Michelle Earley
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Enjoy a morning hike and expert birding adventure for up to 10 people at the beautiful Shield Ranch with world renounded birder, Victor Emanuel, and Barry Lyon of Victor Emanuel Nature Tours (VENT). Shield Ranch is an historic family ranch located in the heart of the Barton Creek watershed which features a mosaic of habitats that support a diverse community of native flora and fauna. Winner takes home exclusive Shield Ranch memoribilia. |
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Helen Bryan
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Indulge in a romatic 2-day getaway in the Dripping Springs Hill Country at the beautiful Cottage by the Creek. Stay in the luxurious german style cottage with access to 10 acres on a private ranch. Guests take home a gift basket from Texas Coffee Traders and two tickets to a Star Gazing Party at Westcave. |
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Chuck Smith
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Experience the changing colors of the fall foliage while camping at Lost Maples State Park on November 1-3, 2019. Trevor Hance, Westcave Executive Director, will be your nature guide on this two-day fall camping excurison. Winner takes home a state of the art Whole Earth Provisions camping gear. |
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Marya Fowler
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Capture once in a lifetime family memories with a private family photo session at Westcave with 25+ digital high resolution images, by Francheska Scott Photography. Winner takes home a $25 gift card to Taco Deli. |
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Linda Welsh
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Escape to San Marcos for a day and night of fun and relaxation. Explore San Marco's Spring Lake at the Meadows center with a private glass bottom kayak tour led by Ryan Spencer. Following your tour, relax at the historical bed & breakfast Crystal River Inn with a one nights stay. Winner takes home a navy Patagonia duffle bag. |
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Steven Shepherd
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Set your sights on this exclusive adventure with a private archery lesson for up to 15 people followed by a Grotto Tour at Westcave Preserve. Certified archery instructor and Westcave Preserve tour guide will lead up to 15 people through an afternoon sportsman adventure. Includes use of the Environmental Learning Center for gathering your group following your hike. Winner takes home 4 day passes to Austin Bouldering Project. |
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Jeanna James
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Inspire your children to be life long explorers of the universe with a private, hands-on kids star party for up to 15 kids hosted by Starry Sky Austin at Westcave Preserve. This would make a perfect one-of-a-kind birthday party! Use of the Environmental Learning Center prior to the star party included. Includes Annual Family Membership to the Thinkery Austin. |
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Helen Bryan
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Kick-up your heels for a pair of custom made boots by Tecovas Boots ($235 gift certificate). Complete the look with a $100 gift card to Howler Brothers, an Austin local men's apparel shop. |
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Claire Jordan
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Discover Austin's hidden urban trails on a 4-hour bike adventure for up to 4 people guided by Westcave Board members, Suzy Rowley, and Josh Winkler, Explore Austin Guide. Winner takes home a Patagonia Refugio 28L Backpack. |
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Lisa Rhoden
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Gear up for your weekend getaway with a high-quality Old Enfield Supply Co. duffle bag, dopp kit and 2 hats. Old Enfield bags are Veteran designed out of Austin, Texas & Veteran made in North Carolina. |
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Ming Liu
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Take a private guided hike with teacher and award winner, Charlton Perry, into Devil's Gulch at St.Stephen's School. More than 370 acres and 370 vertical feet chance in elevation creates a variety of soil, topography and ecology, making Devil's Gulch a rare natural gem in the Austin area. Winner takes home a 20qt. Kodi Cooler donated by HEB. |
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Lisa Rhoden
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Take out your binoculars for a chance to see the Golden-cheeked Warbler, an endangered migratory song bird that only nests in a small area of Central Texas, which includes Westcave Preserve. Sight Warblers with Westcave expert, Conservation Director, Amber Ahrns-Gosselin. Mimosa Brunch provided in the Environmental Learning Center. Up to 6 people are ideal for this once in a lifetime bird sighting. Winner takes home a Patagonia Sling Bag. |
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Darcy Bontempo
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Who, Who, Who doesn't want to see an owl?? Come enjoy the Westcave canyon at night. On our nighttime hike will be in search of nocturnal critters, owls, bats, and ringtails, oh my! Guided hike is limited to 10 people and will be led by expert biologist, Amy Sugeno. Winner takes home headlamps in prepartion for your night hiking adventure. |
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Steven Shepherd
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What goes better with birding than beer? Take a private guided birding tour for up to 10 people at Westcave while enjoying local Austin beer. Winner takes home a Kodi Cooler Tote bag. |
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Tina Hester
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Zipline your way to a great day at Cypress Valley Canopy Tours, a tree top adventure for 2 people! Come soar through the trees, harnessed in climbing gear, for an exciting look at Texas Hill Country nature from a completely new perspective. Includes a large Patagonia "Blackhole" Duffle Bag |
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Tina Hester
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Spend a half-day at Candlelight Ranch in Marble Falls, creating community, commeradery and building trust with your 15 closest friends or work team. Must be used before May 2020. Winner takes home two punch cards with 5 visits per card to CRUX Climbing Center in Austin. |
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Melinda Chow
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Become one with nature at an exclusive full moon yoga class for up to 6 people in the Grotto at Westcave Preserve on October 13, 2019. The October full moon is known as the Hunter's Moon. Enjoy guided meditation and expert yoga instruction near the transformative waters of the Westcave grotto. Winner goes home with a yoga mat, sling and towel. |
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Become one with nature at an exclusive full moon yoga class for up to 6 people in the Grotto at Westcave Preserve on November 10, 2019. The November full moon is known as the Beaver Moon. Enjoy guided meditation and expert yoga instruction near the transformative waters of the Westcave grotto. Winner goes home with a yoga mat and sling. Winner goes home with 2 passes to GOAT Yoga class, yoga mat and Westcave water bottle. |
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Shana Goetz
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Become one with nature at an exclusive full moon yoga class for up to 6 people in the Grotto at Westcave Preserve on December 15, 2019. The December full moon is known as the Cold Moon. Enjoy guided meditation and expert yoga instruction near the transformative waters of the Westcave grotto. Winner goes home with a Scout yoga bag and yoga mat. |
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Chelsea Faerber
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Enjoy a private Star Party at Reimers Ranch observatory with an expert astronomy educator, Michael Brewster. You will have a unique opportunity to see a star-filled sky in a state of the art observatory, in a certified dark night sky. Come and learn about the universe while viewing it with your own eyes. Ideal for 6-10 people. Winner takes home Guide to the Stars. |
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Jeanna James
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Acoustic guitar signed by Tito Beverage, founder and owner of Tit's Handmade Vodka. 4 tickets to see a film at Paramount Theater in Austin. |
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Kathy Tidwell
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