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reverse) filled with quaint villages, a baroque abbey, imperial architecture and all the tastes and treasures of new places.
See the future as the technological elite envision it. The “House of the Future”, located on Microsoft Corp’s Seattle campus, is rarely available for guests. Parents Lori Marquardt and Kathryn Toms have put together an opportunity for four curious minds to fly to Seattle and view this fascinating abode that reaches 5 to 10 years into the technological future. A member of the Advanced Consumer Prototyping and Strategy team leads the way.
. . .for that crazy fling?
Pack up and head for New York City to view Carmen Marc Valvo’s Spring ‘08 Runway Show! Parent Francesca Sterlacci Purvin, who is right
at home here, will take you and your favorite shopping buddy on an all-expenses-paid trip of a lifetime. You will have three nights in a hip hotel near the Bryant Park fashion show tents plus tickets to the Carmen Marc Valvo show, and an invitation to his “after-show” party where you hobnob with celebs and fashionistas like Anna Wintour, Robert Duffy and Hal Rubenstein. But that’s not all! Francesca is lining up another fashion show, a tour of the designer’s Seventh Avenue showroom, with an opportunity to order clothes. Then you’ll dine at the very popular Danny Meyer four-star restaurant “Tabla.” You will tour executive chef Floyd Cardoz’s kitchen and be treated to a personalized dinner. What an experience! And there’s still more to this fashion design package.
Experience the Bay Area as you never have before with these luxury packages. Pamper yourself or say thank you to someone special with a gift certificate valued at $2,500 for two—four nights at the Post Ranch Inn on the cliffs of Big Sur where you will enjoy luxurious pools, spa treatments and their award-winning restaurant with a fantastic view. Another luxurious opportunity: purchase the 12th grade parent package and treat yourself to a weekend at the gorgeous Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco.
...or go all out with entertaining?
The Priory community loves good food and drink, and among the wines to be tasted this year
are pinot noirs from Cristom Reserve 2000 and Ken Wright Cellars 1999 Guadeloupe Vineyard (both Willamette Valley) and Drew Threesome 2004 from the Santa Rita Hills. Priory parent Jane Lombard has created a wine pairing menu that reflects that love and will make your mouth water: Salmon Strudel with GH Mumm; Grilled Quail with Crispy Onion Strings, Pineapple and Toasted Macadamia Nuts with Chalk Hill 1995/98 Chardonnay; and Herb-roasted Filet Mignon with Jumbo Prawn and Mushroom Ragout with Chateau Margaux 1986.
Gifts that say something special
Ladies: Prepare to be pampered! This is a new collection in the silent auction — items of jewelry, designer handbags and spa packages that, all
An unforgettable trip
to New York City to see fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo’s Spring 2008 runway show includes
a stop at the four-star restaurant Tabla. There’s much more in this fantasy- come-true trip. Photos are executive chef Floyd Cardoz at right, with his latest cookbook, and designer Valvo, center inset.
This Russian haute cuisine conjures up images of St. Petersburg’s grandest venues. It combines classic Russian delicacies with fine European champagne and wines. Priory parent Margaret Herzen is an excellent chef and Russian cuisine her specialty.
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