For a $50 donation, you will turn in your bid card at the end of the night for a chance to win a relaxing staycation, which includes a one night stay in a deluxe room at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver, including valet parking. This also includes a $150 gift card towards a phenomenal sushi dinner and night on the town at Uchi in RiNo.

At the end of the night, our Auctioneer will pick a bid number and will announce the winner. Who will it be? It could be you!

Experience elevated urban luxury at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver, where the spirit of Colorado's vibrant outdoor culture meets sophisticated elegance. Nestled in the heart of downtown, our hotel offers a dynamic blend of adventure, innovation, and scenic beauty. The Ritz-Carlton Denver, our pet-friendly hotel in Denver, is the city's first and longest-running AAA Five-Diamond hotel, bringing luxury to a new altitude while conveniently located near the Denver Convention Center.

Uchi, "house" in Japanese, is founded by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole. A delicate balance of elevated food and impeccable service, Uchi offers non-traditional Japanese cuisine with signature tastings, sushi, and seasonal omakase. This may be the best meal you ever have in Denver!

Please Note: Ritz Carlton gift certificate expires 4/5/26. Book early for the best availability.

Explore the RiNo Arts District, one of the hottest and happening neighborhoods in Denver with trips to Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery and Temaki Den.

Start off your night at Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery with a growler and certificate for a fill. Bigsby's Folly is a full-production craft winery and restaurant specializing in shared plates with an extensive wine list, craft beer, and speciality cocktails.

Next, head on over to Temaki Den where you can experience sushi, sake & cocktails offered in a roomy, industrial-style venue with happy-hour specials. Temaki Den specializes in Sushi restaurant specializing in temaki (handrolls) and aburi-style nigiris (flame torched). Temaki Den is a collaboration between renowned chefs Toshi Kizaki and Kenta Kamo. Building on Kizaki's reputation (Sushi Den est. 1984) and Kamo's traditional Japanese culinary background, they bring a modern twist to the American sushi bar.

This package includes a $100 gift card at Nocturne Jazz Club. We highly recommend making a reservation in advance.

This would pair well with the Denver Staycation!

At Nocturne, your dinner reservation includes live music from the current Artist-in-Residence accompanied by a rotating three course menu or a la carte options.

Spend the day with friends in Boulder! Enjoy four passes for climbing indoors at the Boulder Rock Club, and refuel afterwards at The Gondolier Italian Eatery.

Peak Putty is also donating their strength training putty to help you get in climbing shape. Peak Putty is a new startup in Denver that is donating 2% of sales back to Cottonwood Institute!

Boulder Rock Club is an indoor climbing gym, offering top-roping, lead climbing, bouldering, group fitness classes, as well as youth and adult courses. We are a family friendly facility catering to beginners and experts alike. We have been voted the "Best of Boulder" eighteen years running.

Gondolier Italian Eatery serves up delicious Italian specialties and traditional favorites for lunch and dinner in a family-friendly atmosphere in Boulder and Longmont. This package includes two $50 gift cards to be used at either location.

Looking to enjoy a day out in Denver with the family? Check out this package that includes a day at the Denver Zoo along with a delicious meal from Chook Chicken.

From the Denver Zoo you'll get 4 general admission tickets to use at your convenience. As one of Colorado's most vital cultural cornerstones, Denver Zoo is dedicated to providing the communities we serve with an intimate, inspiring and informative first-hand encounter with the wonders of nature. But, while we proudly provide families with an accessible and inviting place to connect with wildlife-and one another-we're so much more than that, too. Our 80-acre campus is an enchanting urban field station, where 2,500+ wonderful animals serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts all over the world.

From Chook Chicken, enjoy a $60 gift card to any of their locations. Chook, in Aussie lingo, means Chicken. Perfect for your evening excursion, a quick lunch, a family in need of delicious, responsible, nutritious and affordable dinner. Great food culminates thru expert preparation of wholesome, pure ingredients. Sourced from folks we know, we believe in. Feel good about food again!

Get ready to say YUM to a free pizza and bottle of wine each month for a year at Mici Italian!

Founded by a real Italian family, Mici is an abbreviation of our surname, Miceli. We maintain a rich culture based on traditions and family-values. We're locals now, but have roots deep in Italian soil. And, just like our ancestors, we simmer our sauces for hours, make our pizza dough fresh each day and our pastas are always made to order.

**Please note, there are multiple Mici Italian locations in addition to the the Lafayette location, including Central Park, 7th and CO, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Parker, and Colorado Springs. You are able to use this certificate at any location.

Experience the new restaurant "Traveling Mercies" by Aurora's first James Beard award winner chef, Caroline Glover.

Enjoy a $150 gift card to Traveling Mercies, a cocktail and oyster bar, in the third-level space inside Stanley Marketplace. The name Traveling Mercies speaks to her own family, in particular the salutation her mother gave when the family returned from traveling. But while for Glover it embodies well wishes after a voyage, for her husband and co-owner Nelson Harvey, the name also speaks to the idea that everyone is granted mercies on whatever trip they are on. Both sentiments, she said, work for their concept, and in a way, for her personal life journey too.

Spend the day with friends in the trendy River North Art District (RiNo)! First, try your hand at bouldering at Movement Climbing Gym with 4 day passes.

Peak Putty is also donating their strength training putty to help you get in climbing shape. Peak Putty is a new startup in Denver that is donating 2% of sales back to Cottonwood Institute!

Then head over to Improper City to enjoy happy hour with a $50 gift card. Finally, finish the evening off by heading over to Cart Driver to enjoy appetizers and delicious pizza with a $50 gift card.

Movement Climbing Gym passes must be used by 12/31/25.

Looking for something fun and exciting to do? Enjoy 4 tickets with your friends, family, or coworkers to solve puzzles, hunt for clues, discover secrets, and beat the clock to escape victorious at Rabbit Hole Recreation Services in Louisville.

Their world-class escape room facility redefines the concept of escape rooms, transforming them into expansive, exciting adventure games suitable for any age. Let's see if you have what it takes to escape in time!

After escaping, head on over to the The Post Chicken and Beer in Lafayette to get some grub with $50 in gift cards.

Looking for something fun and exciting to do? Enjoy 4 tickets with your friends, family, or coworkers to solve puzzles, hunt for clues, discover secrets, and beat the clock to escape victorious at Rabbit Hole Recreation Services in Louisville.

Their world-class escape room facility redefines the concept of escape rooms, transforming them into expansive, exciting adventure games suitable for any age. Let's see if you have what it takes to escape in time!

Once you do escape, head on over to Organic Sandwich Company for some delicious sandwiches with a $50 gift card. Creating fresh, gourmet, organic sandwiches is their thing. Organic Sandwich Company believes you are what you eat which means their food is made with only the purest ingredients to satisfy a hungry belly. They support our local farmers and give back to our community so we can all thrive together.

Enjoy a day out in Denver with this package that includes four tickets to the Denver Nature and Science Museum as a $150 gift card for Lucina Eatery & Bar.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science envisions an empowered community that loves, understands, and protects our natural world. See current and upcoming exhibitions and look at the current shows at the Infinity Theater and in the Gates Planetarium.

Lucina Eatery & Bar is an expression of soul. It is an expression of our roots, our heritage, our culture - along with a deep appreciation for our neighbors. Lucina is the choice to create bold flavors that grab hold of a colorful, interesting life. Enjoy it with us!

About the chef: Ras's mother, Santa Lucina (Lucy), is the inspiration and motivation behind his career in food and beverage, even naming the restaurant, Lucina, after her. In his family, everybody cooks. Weekends at home came with an open door policy, encouraging spontaneous neighborhood dinner parties. Their house was constantly filled with family, friends, food, and music. Through his Mexican upbringing with tamales, sopes, and fideo, Ras brings spice and comfort to everything he touches. Ras actively continues his education outside the classroom with extensive travels around the globe refining his culinary style. His dream is to recreate his past experiences and share his knowledge at Lucina in Denver's Park Hill community.

Experience one of the best family-friendly adventures that the Boulder area has to offer! This package includes four tickets to the Fiske Planetarium and a $100 gift card to Hapa Sushi.

About Fiske Planetarium: Fiske is celebrating 50 years of immersive astronomy, science, art & music experiences. Check out these upcoming shows!

The vouchers are good for any of our regular-priced shows and will expire on December 31st, 2026.

About Hapa Sushi: "Hapa" is derived from the Hawaiian term that describes a harmonious blend of Asian & American cultures. Thus, our menu is based on traditional Japanese cooking fundamentals which are then amplified, muted, or mixed with influences from many different styles of cooking until they are something completely new: they're Hapa.

Looking for a night out on the town? Enjoy a trip to the Denver Art Museum and phenomenal meal at Work & Class. This package includes four tickets to the Denver Art Museum and a $100 gift card to Work & Class.

About the Denver Art Museum: We're thrilled to welcome you to our galleries to experience the transformative power of art. Check out current and upcoming exhibitions.

About Work & Class: Enjoy the down to earth ambiance of Work & Class. Founded in 2014 by six-time James Beard Award nominee Dana Rodriguez, the menu here won't disappoint. Fusing together U.S. and Latin cuisine, Work & Class offers killer cocktails and excellent food, with no fuss.

Mountain Toad Brewing is a snug microbrewery & taproom that offers craft beers, a patio & food trucks! Enjoy a $30 gift card to grab drinks before dinner.

Miners Alley Playhouse has a variety of performances year round produced and performed by community theatre Denver professionals. Here's a look at the 2025 season!

The Golden Mill offers a variety of food concepts to choose from, including BBQ, sushi, tacos, and ice cream for desert. Their tap wall also boasts a wide selection of Colorado beers. Enjoy a $50 gift card to try a little of everything!

Miners Alley Playhouse has a variety of performances year round produced and performed by community theatre Denver professionals. This year is off to a great start, take a look at the 2025 season selection. Enjoy some family fun by attending one of their many shows geared towards younger audiences.