March 7: In July 2013, Idaho Youth Ranch held our first Wine Women & Shoes event in Coeur d’Alene (check out the video at http://youtu.be/XKiR4ZEtAvA). The event is a wine tasting, shoe-shopping fundraiser to help raise money so that every kid in Idaho has the chance at a promising future. We experienced great success in Coeur d’Alene and are excited to bring this event to Boise.
We will be holding two Wine Women & Shoes in 2014 -- one on Thursday, May 8 in Boise at Boise State University, and another on Thursday, August 14 at the Hayden Lake Country Club in Coeur d'Alene.
A feast for the senses, Wine, Women & Shoes incorporates premium wine tasting, a walk-around designer marketplace, gourmet local fare, silent and live auctions, and a glamorous fashion show. This smart, sophisticated event is a few fabulous hours of fundraising, networking, and shopping. All proceeds benefit the youth programs and services of the Idaho Youth Ranch.
To learn more about Wine, Women and Shoes or to purchase tickets:
For the BOISE event: http://winewomenandshoes.com/iyrboise
For the COEUR D’ALENE event: http://winewomenandshoes.com/iyrcda
April 24: Wine Women & Shoes is right around the corner--coming up on Friday, May 8! And thanks to some very generous donors, we have some amazing live auction lots our lucky guests will be bidding on. And the best part? Every dollar spent at Wine Women & Shoes goes to help a child in need.
Bring the joy and romance of Sparkling wine to your table, and kick off the live auction, as “your personal Sommelier” Lou Phillips sabres a magnum of champagne on stage for you and your guests.
The picture says it all, don't you think?
Every dollar you spend tonight translates into more help for kids, and this special auction item will help provide the kids at Hays Shelter Home this summer with an incredibly inspiring experience.
Karen Meyer and C. K. Haun will host 12 revelers for this event showcasing the wines of some of the world’s best female winemakers. Sommelier Lou Phillips will be at your service pouring the nectar and sharing the stories of these “Femme Fatales of Vino”.
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Your dream vacation begins in Stuttgart, Germany with the delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz four door sedan for you and a guest use while you enjoy a self-guided tour which takes you from the Mercedes-Benz factory through the Black Forest and into the Austrian Alps, then north to scenic Munich. Package includes five nights’ accommodations at selected first class hotels.
Your party of 10 will be whisked off by Idaho Town Car to the guest house of prominent Boise businessman Jim Kissler featuring beautiful Treasure Valley vistas. There you will be served and entertained sommelier-style with the stories of wines from the world over.
Two lucky couples will sip and swirl their worries away on a two- night adventure of a lifetime in Napa Valley wine country, including 4 tickets from Southwest Airlines. Enjoy VIP tours & private tastings of wines and culinary delights culled from the truly spectacular Napa Valley.
May 12: What an amazing event! Boise's first-ever Wine, Women and Shoes fundraising event on May 8 was a resounding success and raised more than $140,000 to help make it possible for Idaho's most vulnerable kids to get the chance for a promising future.
Thanks to our guests, donors, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors who made it all possible! We couldn't have done it without you, and we can't wait for next year.
Save the date for Wine, Women and Shoes 2015 on Friday, May 8th!
May 16: What's the key ingredient to a successful fundraiser? Fantastic sponsors! Boise's first-ever Wine, Women and Shoes event raised funds to help hundreds of Idaho kids and families get the services they need. It could not have happened without the support of our generous sponsors, and we can't thank you enough! Words can't express our gratitude, so we'll let their logos tell the story of the philanthropic businesses and forward-thinking individuals who are making promising futures possible all across our state:
Wine, Women and Shoes Boise was sponsored by Glanbia Foods, Washington Trust Bank, Jill Giese & Associates, Agri Beef Company, HUB International, Vertical Construction, Selway Asset Management, Trevor’s Trek Foundation, Eide Bailly LLP, Sondra and George Juetten, Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, Boise Co-op, Norco, D.L. Evans Bank, Ataraxis/Zipchex, Delta Dental of Idaho, Micron Foundation and Embrace Wellness.
Wine sponsors were Justin, Landmark Vineyards, Basel Cellars Estate Winery, Telaya, Coiled, Ferrari, Huston Vineyards, O Wines, Frenchman’s Gulch and Da Ma Wines. Fashion partners were Boise State University Bookstore, Nomad Chic, Diana E Kelly, Nihsima, Proof, Piece Unique, American Clothing Gallery and Lululemon.