Trails Forever Dinner 2024

Thank you to our wonderful supporters who attended or donated to the 22nd Annual Trails Forever Dinner on the Rock! It was truly a magical and memorable evening. 

Also, a big thanks to those who purchased Adventure Outings packages. We can't wait to host your group! Some outings are still available. Please visit our "Explore Adventure Outings" page for detailed information on our signature experiences that include dinners and activities at GGNRA sites like Muir Woods, Fort Point, Alcatraz, Marin Headlands, and more! Take a look and grab a friend - or a group of friends - to purchase one of these amazing experiences that support the Parks Conservancy.  Email Stella Lochman, Special Events Director, with inquiries or questions slochman@parksconservancy.org

See you at Trails Forever next year! Location TBD.

Honorary Committee

Suzanne Badenhoop
Janice Barger
Catherine Bradford
Mark Buell
Martha Ehmann Conte
Allison Eisenhardt
Randi Fisher
Julie Flynn
Ali Fried
Jessica Parish Galloway
Julie Haas
Kelly Halper
Mindy Henderson
Amanda Hoenigman
Linda Howell
Kathy Kimball
Anne Dickerson Lind
Stephanie Mellin
Julie Parish
Melanie Peña
Charlotte Haas Prime
Amy Metzler Ritter
Staci Slaughter
Gwen Sobolewski
In memoriam:
  Nancy Hellman Bechtle
 

Trails Forever Committee

Co-Chairs 

Alex Lyon
Jennifer VanderMarck
 

Genny Biggs
Halle Cane
Lisa Congdon
Sarah DiLullo
Allison Eisenhardt
Jessica Eisler
Ali Fried
Christine Gardner
Carrie Goodman
Charlotte Haas-Prime
Kelly Halper
Mindy Henderson
Amanda Hoenigman
Linda Howell
Jennifer Jeffries
Maggie Mack
Mackenzie Mayle
Su-Moon Paik
Aimee West
Annie Woods

PARTNERS

Golden Gate National Recreation Area
 
David Smith, Superintendent
David Schifsky, Deputy Superintendent

Board of Directors
 
Mark W. Buell, Chair
Nicola Miner, Vice-Chair
Lynne Benioff
Chuck Collins
Lenore “Leni” Eccles
Patsy Ishiyama
 Jean S. Fraser, CEO  

Board of Directors
 
Staci Slaughter, Chair
Eric Alt, Vice Chair & Chair Elect
Martha Ehmann Conte, Vice-Chair
Melanie Peña, Vice-Chair
Gordon Ritter, Treasurer
Vanessa Tapia Hartigan, Assistant Treasurer
Grace Won, Secretary
Charmaine Curtis, Assistant Secretary
Odette Alcazaren-Keeley
Suzanne Badenhoop
Darren Bechtel
Jennifer Cabalquinto
Robin Donohoe
Shane Douglas
Jesse Eisenhardt
Julie Flynn
Rodney Fong
Luis Herrera
Amanda Hoenigman
Dan Kingsley
Susan Lowenberg
Saúl Macias
Masharika Maddison
Stephen Revetria
Matthew Rhoa
Jake Schatz
 
Christine Lehnertz, President & CEO  

Trails Forever 2024 Sponsors

TRAIL BLAZER:Alcatraz City Cruises TRAIL BUILDER:John Atwater and Diana NelsonSuzanne Badenhoop and Guy LampardPhil Black and Brigitte SandquistMartha Ehmann ConteRandi and Bob FisherEvelyn & Walter Haas Jr. FundKatie Hall and Tom KnutsenDiana Kapp and David SingerStephen Kirkham and Jennie Dougherty
Jennifer LevyRobert and Cristina MorrisMelanie Peña and Mark PerryAlan and Ellyn SeelenfreundDavid and Susan Tunnell TRAIL TREKKER:Doug Dossey and Kathrin DellagoJesse and Allison EisenhardtJulie and Greg Flynn TRAIL NOMAD:Patsy IshiyamaSanger Family Foundation, Catherine Sanger, John SangerThe Dale Stancliff Fund TRAIL STEWARD:Ali and Rocky Fried The Harris FamilyJudith HellmanNoelle Montgomery and Dan JanneyJeff and Shay MorrisJulie and Will ParishKat Taylor and Tom SteyerLynn and Peter Wendell TRAIL LOVER:AnonymousHillary Baker Draper and Billy DraperAmy Banse and Joe DworetzkyTom and Lily BeischerRobert and Susie BuckleyCity National BankJill Clayton and Andreas PolizaWill Evers and Melinda Ellis EversLauren and Jamie FordJohn and Marcia Goldman FoundationGregg Family Fund The Mimi and Peter Haas FundKelly and Mike HalperDoug DAmanda and Vince HoenigmanNancy and Bryan KemnitzerIn Memory of Doug Kramlich
Randall Laroche and David Laudon
Emilie and Andy LynchAlex and David LyonWes and Kate MitchellMeridee MooreSu-Moon Paik and Bob BrownAnn ParasDiane Parish and Paul GelburdAmy Metzler Ritter and Gordon RitterThe San Francisco GiantsStaci and Jamie SlaughterGrace Won and Richard HoldenAnnie and Montgomery Woods TRAIL MAKER:Lisa Bransten and John RumseyJordan and Christopher BrownMark Buell Margaret and Charles CharnasDonna and Eric ColsonKerry and Richard DanielStacey Dunn-Emke and John GnuseJessica and Michael EislerStuart Gasner and Kate DitzlerAlex and Jonathan GoldenMichael and Kirsten GreenCharlotte Haas Prime and Josh PrimeVanessa and Peter HartiganMindy Henderson and Mike TexidoMelanie and Kurt HoeferLinda and Larry HowellBill HudsonKaren and Ramsey JishiSuzanne M. JohnsonDan KrebsSealy and Peter LaidlawEmily and Doug LambertTracy Leeds and Evan MarwellDavid and Lynn LewisMarie and Barry LipmanSusan Lowenberg and Joyce NewstatRob and Mackenzie Mayle
Susan McLaughlin
Mike Montgomery and Sarah IvesJulie Simon Munro
Patricia Munter and Jeffrey LoomansKara Newport and Verne DeasonShannon and Shawn O'Neill
Pam and Jack PrestonMonique Schaulis and Matthew WerdegarJean Schulz and GuestWest and Katherine ShellAmy and David SmolenTom and Kristin Sverchek
Paul and Jennifer VanderMarck
Lisa and Greg Wendt
Richard Wood and Christine WillandAlexis Woods and Daniel DonahoeMary and Michael WolfeScott Elaine Wright TRAIL HIKER:Nicholas Alexsovich and Amelia Sanchez-MoranEric and Claire AltKatherine Bent
Genevieve and Andrew Biggs
Cindy BlackJohn Bowers and Lisa StevensMax Boyer Glynn and David GlynnAnna-Marie BrattonFelix and Marika BurmeisterCanary MarketingCasey and Halle CaneIlene ChauFelicia Chiu and Luke TeepleSarah and Jason DiLulloKamika DunlapChristina and Damon EdwardsSally FayKelly and Patrick Finn
Ron FongSuzanne FortinStephanie FoxGretchen Frantz and Kendall HuffordJennifer and Randy GridleyLisa and Scott HalstedAndrew Hughes and Eliza JohnsonThe Justin and Michelle Hughes FoundationLaura and Terry Hunt
Stephen Kempainen
Enrique and Dara LandaChris Lehnertz and Shari DaggCelia Lenson
Jacopo and Robyn LenziJohn and Connie LinehanMaggie and Carter MackCarla McKay and Martha EhrenfeldAndrew MollMelanie Frost MollKatie and Joe MorfordJim and Vicki PennyRegan PritzkerJames and Julie RedfernMatthew Rhoa and David BrailerLouisa RitterIvan A. Samuels
Emily and Brett Sheridan
Pamela and Jonathan ShieldsSheri and Paul SiegelChuck SlaughterAndrew and Elisabeth SmithThe Stern FamilyCatherine WayBarry WellinsStephanie and Charlie WithersGwennie and Lee WittlingerAnna Maria Zara

LIVE AUCTION ADVENTURES

1. Backroads California Yosemite 6 Days/5 Nights Walking & Hiking Tour for 2

• Our friends at Backroads are providing this legendary excursion that includes spectacular hikes to glorious alpine meadows, roaring waterfalls, and jaw-dropping panoramas.
• A sure-to-be epic national parks experience with towering sequoias, granite cliffs, and sublime vistas.
• Includes accommodations at the Tenaya Lodge, Ahwahnee, and Rush Creek (does not include pre/post trip travel arrangements). Certificate can be used towards any Backroads trip.

2. Cavallo Point Exquisite Package for 3 couples

• Our friends at Cavallo Point are providing this specially curated package for 3 couples.
• Itinerary starts with cocktails, appetizers, and bowling reception at the recently restored historic private Bowling Alley at Cavallo Point.
• Followed by a private interactive dinner at the Cavallo Point Cooking School with Director, Chef Tim Grable.
• Luxury overnight accommodations for 6 that evening; Breakfast included the following morning.

3. Fort Point Dinner for 12

• Exclusive, private dining experience in a military fort, complete with wine-pairing and music.
• Includes a Ranger-led tour of this national historic site to marvel at the breathtaking Civil War era architecture.
• Enjoy unparalleled views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the rooftop.

4. Muir Woods Dinner for 12

• Dine among giant redwoods at this beloved National Monument.
• Includes a Ranger-led tour of the ancient redwood groves to learn about some of the tallest and oldest trees on Earth.
• Create a lifetime of memories with a rustic and elegant meal while listening to the sounds of the enchanting forest.

5. Point Bonita Lighthouse Cocktail Party for 30

• Hike down the half mile trail to this secret jewel to discover the area's wild landscape and geology.
• Exclusive use of the "plaza" area where scrumptious Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served.
• Guests will be treated to music, a magical sunset, and a magnificent panoramic view.

6. Kirby Cove Glamping for 12

• Exquisite one-night glamping experience at one of the most sought-after campgrounds in the state.
• Tented, catered gourmet dinner and libations on the grounds with a phenomenal view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
• Campfire and s'mores at the tent sites that night; gourmet breakfast in the morning.

7.  Alcatraz Dinner for 16

• An unforgettable and unparalleled experience on the "Rock".
• Travel by ferry and enjoy an after-hours tour to unfold the island's history and intrigue.
• Includes a feast at a location that's usually off-limits to the general public.

Fund-A-Need: People and Parks Forever Fund

Auctioneer: Keith McLane, KLM Auctions

Auction packages expire September 15, 2024.

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