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BID NOWJoin Us for The Colorado Springs School's Largest Fundraising Event!
The Colorado Springs School is excited to host its largest fundraising event of the year on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at The View at Kissing Camels at Garden of the Gods Resort & Club (4500 Kissing Camels Drive).
Your support makes a lasting impact on CSS students and programs, and your donation may be eligible for the 50% Colorado Childcare Tax Credit. Join us for an unforgettable evening of dining, entertainment, and collective giving!
Event Schedule
Location: The View at Kissing Camels at Garden of the Gods Resort & Club, 4500 Kissing Camels Drive
5:30 p.m. - Cocktails
6:30 p.m. - Three-Course Dinner
8:30 p.m. - Dancing & Entertainment
Tickets: $195 per person
Limited Discounted Tables (for 10): $1,800
Derby Attire Encouraged
3-Course Dinner Menu
Salad Course
Mixed Field Greens (GF) (V)
Artisan Lettuce, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, English Cucumbers, Carrots, and Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette
Entrees (choice of one)
Blackened Salmon (GF)
Roasted Corn Succotash, Smoked Carrot Puree with Beurre Blanc Nantais
-OR-
Block-Cut New York Strip (GF)
Yukon Gold Potato Pave, Roasted Asparagus and Marchand de Vin
-OR-
Butternut Squash Ravioli (VG)
Dessert
Dark Chocolate Torte (GF)
Cherry Jam and Shortbread
Please select your entree and notify us of any food allergies at checkout.
Mobile Bidding & Online Participation
This is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) event, featuring:
- Online ticketing & mobile bidding
- Pre-swiped credit cards for seamless transactions
- Live bidding scoreboards & easy electronic check-out
Can't attend in person? Bid from anywhere in the world! Auction items will be available for preview the week before the event. Register early to receive text alerts when bidding opens.
Exclusive Hotel Guest Discount: Save 30% on Your Stay
Kodiak Derby & Auction attendees can use the provided weblink to receive a 30% discount off the best available rates for all hotel room categories at the Garden of the Gods Hotel. The discounted rates will be automatically applied upon clicking the link. These rates are valid two days before and after the event, allowing you to extend your stay based on availability.
Please note: The calendar automatically sets the stay for four nights, but you can modify it to reflect a one-, two-, or three-night stay as needed.
Get Involved
Interested in volunteering, donating an auction item or becoming an event sponsor?
Contact: Aubryn Bednar | Development Office | abednar@css.org l (719) 434-3501
We look forward to celebrating with you and making a lasting impact on our students and programs!
We welcome item donations!
Donate an Item NowThe Colorado Springs School welcomes and appreciates event sponsors, auction item donations, and vacation home contributions! To learn more, please review the forms below.
Signups:
Thank you in advance for partnering with CSS!
$200000 Goal
$12495
Total Raised
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