2025 Time to Wonder Gala

Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 4:30-8:00pm

The Backdrop
1455 Corporate Center Pkwy
Santa Rosa, CA 95407

Live Auction to Support the Children’s Museum

The Children’s Museum is delighted to present these phenomenal live auction items at our 2025 Time to Wonder Gala. Support the Museum you love by bidding on unbelievable getaways, unique Sonoma County experiences, and more! View the amazing live auction packages below.

Can’t join us for the event but don’t want to miss out? Contact the Advancement office at advancement@cmosc.org to place a proxy bid on any of these items!

Live auction to take place at the Time to Wonder Gala on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Winner need not be present to win.

Auction Items

LOV in Wine Country

Escape for the weekend at the beautiful LOV Vineyard Casita in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Nestled among heritage vine old Zinfandel and Pinot Noir vines, the newly constructed 1-bedroom casita boasts a full-equipped kitchen, laundry room, stunning bathroom, a great room, and a wraparound patio deck overlooking the picturesque vineyards perfect for sipping your morning coffee or favorite glass at sunset.

At Trentadue Winery in Geyserville, you and seven guests will enjoy a gondola tour through the vineyard followed by a seasonal tasting experience. At Flowers Vineyards in Healdsburg, experience an in-depth tasting experience for up to six guests, accompanied by elevated food pairing bites in a stunning natural setting.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable dates required for the 2-night LOV Casita stay. No smoking or pets. Expires April 27, 2026. Trentadue Winery experience offered May – October only, weather permitting. Flowers experience valid Thursday – Monday only. Guests must be over 21 years of age.

Donors: Amanda & Chris Ryan, LOV Vineyard, Trentadue Winery, and Flowers Vineyards & Winery

La Dolce Vita: An Afternoon of Art, Hiking, Italian Food, and Wine

Join art lovers for a guided walking tour of Oliver Ranch: a private estate in Geyserville with a renowned outdoor sculpture collection. The 2.5 hour tour through the 100 acre property includes 18 site-specific art installations including works by Miroslaw Balka and Richard Serra. Guests will then enjoy hosted hors d’ oeuvres just down the road at the exquisite Catelli’s Restaurant and a wine tasting offered by Bailarín Cellars.

Restrictions: Event will be held Saturday, October 19 from 12-4pm. The guided tour/hike includes unpaved paths and covers 2.5 miles with 600’ of elevation change, is strenuous at spots, and is not recommended for guests with mobility issues. Transportation is provided to and from Oliver Ranch.

Donors: Oliver Ranch, Thunderstar Stages, Catelli’s Restaurant, and Bailarín Wines

Lakeside Getaway for Nine

Summer is calling! Enjoy a three-night stay for up to nine people at a gated community on Hidden Valley Lake outside of Middletown in Lake County. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath with loft house and detached in-law unit has kayaks, SUPs, swings, and fishing all from your own private 100’ beach and dock. Enjoy a glass of wine at the firepit or watch the sun go down over the lake from the dock…this is the life!

Restrictions: Three-night stay. Mutually agreeable date required and excludes holiday weekends. No smoking, pets, or ski boats/watersports allowed (the lake is a no-wake zone). Expires April 27, 2026.

Donors: Jarin Beck

Baja Weekend Escape

Journey down to Puerto Peñasco (aka Rocky Point) on the Mexican Baja Peninsula for a long weekend of sun, sand and relaxation. This luxurious 2-bedroom, 2-bath ocean-front condo at the gorgeous Bella Sirena Resort has stunning views of the Sea of Cortez and sleeps up to six. The resort offers five separate swimming pools, two hot tubs, a fully furnished fitness center, pickle ball courts and a brilliant swim-up bar and grill.

Puerto Peñasco is a popular coastal escape for Arizona residents, known for its beautiful beaches, delicious seafood and gorgeous sunsets.

Restrictions: 3-night stay for up to six guests. No smoking or pets. Mutually agreeable date required. Expires April 27, 2026.

Donors: John & Katie Wiszezur

Summer of Fun!

Elevate your summer enjoyment with this fabulous package of Sonoma County fun! Wonder Camp at the Children’s Museum promises two weeks of nature-focused playful learning for campers ages 6-12. Enjoy a day poolside at the Francis Ford Coppola Winery with a reserved Cabine with private changing room and shower. Safari West invites your family for an overnight stay, dinner at the Savannah Café and Safari Drive on the Sonoma Serengeti. Last but not least, the Wikiup Tennis & Swim Club offers a party with a splash: gather 15 of you or your child’s closest friends for a private swim, complete with lifeguards and access to their bocce, pickleball and volleyball courts as well!

Restrictions: Winner receives their choice of CMOSC Wonder Camps summer session. Must be reserved by May 15, 2025. Coppola Cabine is for four people. Must be reserved ahead of time. Safari West visit is for 2 adults and 2 children in a Standard Tent Cabin, Monday – Thursday only (excludes all Saturdays, holidays and June-August stays). Expires April 30, 2026. Wikiup Tennis & Swim Club party is for a Bronze Pool Rental for up to 16 people, not valid for holidays or holiday weekends. Expires October 15, 2026.

Donors: Children’s Museum of Sonoma County, Safari West, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, and Wikiup Tennis & Swim Club