The annual black-tie TACA RBC Wealth Management Custom Auction is nearing — Friday, September 26! In addition to raising funds for the performing arts organization, it will also debut the newly renovated ballroom at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Just imagine the paddles raising in the new digs as the ultimate luxury items go on the bloc with Christie’s auctioneer Andrew McVinish working the crowd. As if they need working!


This year’s collection is simply stellar especially if you have luggage in need to a work out. Thanks to Gala Co-Chairs Neiman’s Exec Wanda Gierhart and Dean of Foodism Dean Fearing, the emphasis is on food, wine, the arts, fashion, travel and world class pampering. You expected less? Didn’t think so.
First on the list of the “Tantalizing Ten” is not made for the stay-at-home type, who consider putt-putt golf glamorous and Ovaltine to be nectar of the gods.
Golf And Wine Retreat In Central California* (Value: $13,700 $8,340)
Two words mean happiness to a weekend golfer or a pro — Pebble Beach. Just ask Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Tom Kite, Tiger Woods and Graeme McDowell. That’s where they each won the U.S. Open! This package provides for a couple to enjoy this charming coastal community, while staying at The Inn at Spanish Bay surrounded by the Monterey pines, the Scottish-style links golf course and the Pacific. Of course, the twosome will have a round of golf at one of Pebble Beach Resort’s legendary courses.

But there’s more to Pebble Beach than golf. As if the surroundings aren’t relaxing enough, the couple will have a 50-minute massage at The Spa at Pebble Beach and dinner at one of Pebble Beach Resort’s spectacular restaurants.
The remaining two nights will be spent just up the road at the historic Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort and Spa, where even more spa treatments will be available at the Spa at Renaissance Sonoma.
And what is a trip to Sonoma without a touch of the vino? But not a touch in this case. Instead, the pair and a couple of friends will have a private tour and tasting at Cakebread Cellars, followed by dinner.
Then journey up the road to the land where techie fortunes have been made in the Silicon Valley with its incredible views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Ah, but where to bunk down? Well, since this is a TACA package, Rosewood Sand Hill is the place naturally. And before heading home another 50-minute massages at the Sense Spa for the twosome. Hey, resorting and retreating can be tough on the body, don’t you know.
Don’t forget to send friends back home a postcard. They’ll really wish they were there!
* Courtesy of VISA,Rosewood Hotelsand American Airlines ** Photo provided by TACA