Intimate Book Talk & Signing with Nicole Lynn Lewis, Author of Pregnant Girl

Bid on a special opportunity to host Nicole Lynn Lewis, the author of the critically acclaimed book, Pregnant Girl (Beacon Press), for an intimate book talk and signing.

This compelling memoir explores the complexities of teen pregnancy, challenging stereotypes and shedding light on the systemic issues young parents face.

The winning bidder and their guests will have the chance to engage in a personal discussion with the author, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the book's themes and the author's inspiration. This is a valuable experience for book lovers, educators, and anyone interested in social justice and education.

The bid winner will also have access to discounted copies of the book for larger groups.

Notes: Date and time to be mutually agreed upon. Book Talk can be offered virtually or in-person. Opportunity expires 04/10/2026.

In Your Kitchen - Virtual Cooking Class for 10

This Experience for 10 Includes:

• A talented private chef lead cooking class
• Winspire concierge and booking service

Take a personal virtual cooking class with a professional chef in the comfort of your own kitchen!

A cooking class can be an engaging team-building event, party activity, or simply a fun way to enjoy time with friends or family! Learn to make a gourmet meal at home with step-by-step coaching from a professional chef! Receive a shopping list and fire away with all your questions in a lively, hour-long interactive virtual class. Enhance your culinary skills and techniques or discover new ones with top Los Angeles-based chef. With over 10 years' experience at James Beard award recipient and Michelin restaurants or equivalent establishments.

Sample Menus:

New York Strip Loin, Rustic Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Seasonal Veggies with Pan Sauce

Seasonal White Fish with Creamy Herbed Polenta, Grilled Shrimp and Spicy Collard Greens

Ratatouille 3 ways (seared, grilled and butter poached), Spaghetti Squash and House Marinara

Under the Tuscan Sun

Wine Tasting, Dinner, 3 or 4-Night Stay in Cortona for 4

This Experience Includes:

• Your choice of a 3-night weekend or 4-night weekday stay for 4 people in Tuscany (Cortona, Italy)
  Wine Tasting
• 3-course dinner in your apartment prepared by a private chef
• Winspire booking & concierge service

With its manicured fields, rustic farms, cypress-lined driveways, and towns clinging to nearly every hill, Tuscany is our romantic image of village Italy. Visitors to Tuscany come for many reasons, some in search of fine art, others to explore the extraordinary countryside. Gourmets and wine buffs descend on Tuscany to enjoy the simple yet wonderful cuisine and wine. Time seems to slow in this effortlessly idyllic place. And what better way to unwind than by savoring a glass of vino or eating a homemade meal under the Tuscan sun?

Charming Apartment

Enjoy a 3-night weekend (Friday - Sunday) or a 4-night weekday stay (Monday - Thursday) in a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment for 4 in the center of Cortona. This stone-clad town with olives and vineyards creeping up to its walls offers stunning views over Lake Trasimeno and the plain of the Valdichiana.

Additional Information: Climbing a staircase is required to access apartment. The building does not have an elevator.

Wine Tasting

Enjoy a cool wine tasting in town, learning about, and sampling 4 different wines from one of the most famous regions in the world for quality wine.

Dinner in your apartment

One evening of your stay will include a 3-course dinner will be prepared by a private chef in your apartment. Observe first-hand the preparation of a traditional Italian meal, and of course, enjoy consuming it! Accompanied by great local wine, this will be an unforgettable part of your trip in Tuscany.

NOTE: Cortona is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from Florence and a 2.5-hour drive from Rome. Nearby cities: Perugia 45 km; Siena 70 km; Florence 100 km; Rome 205 km; Pisa 200 km.

Grand Canyon Starry Nights

Grand Canyon Sunset Tour, Stargazing, and 3-Night Stay in a Sky Dome for 4

This Experience for 4 Includes:

• Grand Canyon Sunset Tour
  Stargazing
• 3-night stay at Clear Sky Resorts in a Sky Dome
• Winspire booking & concierge service

Happiness is Starry Skies and Dusty Boots. Whether you're looking for an action-packed trip or a relaxing getaway among raw, unspoiled nature, we invite you to escape the ordinary with an experience that is extraordinary.

Grand Canyon National Park

Experience spectacular views of the Grand Canyon South Rim without the crowds. With this tour, you'll take the road less traveled to reach the iconic landmark, driving along scenic back roads in a comfortable 4WD safari vehicle and avoiding the busy south entrance gate. Stop to admire the views from Yavapai Point, Pipe Creek Canyon, and Duck on a Rock Overlook, then time your arrival to watch the sunset from Grandview Point. This evening tour lasts for 3 hours.

Clear Sky Resorts

Enjoy a 3-night stay in a "Grand Canyon Deluxe" Sky Dome. Clear Sky Resorts offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience of staying in a lux private sky dome with real connections to the nature around you. Grab your walking shoes and explore the rock paths that connect your Sky Dome to all the amenities and stunning surroundings. You have direct access to the outdoors for epic stargazing and amazing sunrises and sunsets.

Stargazing

Embark on an exciting stargazing adventure with a high-powered telescope tour.

Note: Blackout dates include the week of major US holidays and major local events. Additional dates may apply. This package is available late April - November.

Ultimate Chef's Table

Gourmet 4-Course Dinner Party for 10 in Your Home

This Experience for 10 Includes:

• Professional private chef devoted to crafting a bespoke menu
• Opulent 4-course fine dining extravaganza
• Skilled professional server
• Post-dinner cleanup
• Winspire concierge & booking service

Imagine this: your beautiful home, live music setting the mood, your favorite wines flowing, and a celebrated chef crafting culinary masterpieces right in your kitchen. This Private Chef Gourmet 4-Course Dinner Party brings all this together, offering an unforgettable experience with exceptional cuisine and impeccable service. Transform your space into a luxurious dining destination, where comfort and sophistication meet for a truly personalized culinary adventure.

Private Chef Gourmet 4-Course Dinner Party in Your Home

Treat yourself to a personalized 4-course fine dining experience designed just for you. Let our chef craft a sequence of dishes that perfectly suit your tastes, with each course serving as both a visual and culinary masterpiece. Enjoy an unforgettable dining journey from start to finish.

For an additional fee, you can welcome more guests. The host should provide a fully equipped kitchen, along with necessary crockery and glassware. You're also welcome to bring your own drinks. Our private chef will be happy to offer complimentary food and drink pairing suggestions to enhance your experience.

Exclusions (To ensure a seamless dining experience, the following will be required):

• At least 1 water/wine/champagne glass per person
• A minimum of 3 plates and 2 sets of cutlery per person
• A fully functional kitchen with a large countertop, dishwasher, fridge, stovetop, and oven
• Venue, table, chairs, and linen
• Please be sure to answer the phone when the chef or staff call as they approach

Additional information: Prepared and served at the Winning Bidder's home or other preferred venue in…

Alabama (Mobile), Arizona (Phoenix and Scottsdale), California (Fairfield, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Sacramento, Salinas, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, Simi Valley, Temecula and Thousand Oaks), Colorado (Denver), District of Columbia, Florida (Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Panama City, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach), Georgia (Atlanta), Illinois (Chicago, Springfield), Kansas (Kansas City), Louisiana (New Orleans), Massachusetts (Boston), Michigan (Detroit), Minnesota (Minneapolis), Missouri (St. Louis), Nevada (Las Vegas), New Hampshire (Manchester), New York (New York), Ohio (Cincinnati), Oregon (Portland), Pennsylvania (Allentown, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh), Rhode Island (Providence), South Carolina (Charleston, Columbia), Tennessee (Nashville), Texas (Abilene, Austin, Conroe, Dallas, Frisco, Houston), Washington (Everett, Seattle, Vancouver)

Other locations and custom requests may be accommodated for an additional fee. Not available on major holidays.