10 Great Auction Items for Litquake Benefit
July 9 at Fort Mason

Goods and Services valued at more than $3,500
Bids start at $50…. Start bidding today to keep Litquake healthy!

How it works: Come with your checkbook to the benefit, July 9, at Fort Mason Center and bid on the items listed below. This will be an old-fashioned, clip-board kind of silent auction, on-going while the band plays and Holly signs books.

Litquake brings more than 500 authors together for a week of readings, panel discussions and more, FREE for the public each October. They do this with a staff of 22 volunteers. Only 3 people who work for LitQuake are paid. Let's make sure they can keep this amazing celebration of writers + the written word alive and thriving!

#1
Green Home Consultation and Brainstorm...Value $200
One-Hour On-Site Green Up Your Home Consultation and Brainstorm with Daniel Weaver, Point of Entry Sustainable Architecture and Development You are so much sunshine to the square inch! Why not your home? Learn how you can create a healthier space for yourself and your family. 415-412-6797
www.poearch.com

#2
2 Hours Life Coaching with Peter Chandonnet... Value $300
Do you want to live optimally? Let the coaching of Peter Chandonnet assist you to live the life of your dreams. "Working with Pete as my coach has greatly impacted every area of my life. I handle stress with grace and ease, and my relationships with my co-workers, family, and partner have improved greatly. I am approaching my life with joy and purpose like never before. Pete is an amazing coach with clear thinking and a depth of experience that benefit all who work with him." -Rachel Humphrey, Development Officer, Global Fund for Women www.peterchandonnet.com

#3
One-day Yoga Retreat at Green Gulch with Leigh Threlkel Value: $100
A one-day retreat including a morning & afternoon yoga practice, lunch and free time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. GREEN GULCH FARMS in Muir Beach
September 20th, 2009 9:30am - 3:30pm
www.leighthrelkel.com

#4
Two bottles of Kistler Wine... value $100 (each)
The perfect compliment for any summer fare or celebration. Award-winning Kistler wines are found only in the finest restaurants, but here's your chance to crack open a bottle in your own home! You will savor these finely crafted wines any time of the year. “In recent years, Kistler has turned in a virtually flawless performance. This is acknowledged, indeed embraced, by its legion of fans…At the moment, it is probably the source of more Chardonnays of the highest caliber than any other California winery." —Matt Kramer, New California Wine

#5
Color Consultation or Half Day of Muraling/Decorative Painting +
Set of New Muralettes (Kids Wall Decals)... Value $335
Let Anna Conklin of Magpie Decorative Painting enliven your walls! "It can be hard to find the right one (decorative painter), but if you live in the Bay Area, you can’t go wrong with these – a few of our favorite designers. We love their taste and think they’re all talented and great to work with...." Baylist SF Gate www.magpiepainting.com

#6
Three-Hour Transformational Life Coaching
with Holly Shantara Farrow - The Soul Coach... Value $450
Are you in transition or facing a challenge? Invest in YOU! Allow the Professional Intuitive and Life & Soul Coaching gifts of Holly Shantara Farrow to support you in aligning with your goals while living your dreams. Especially beneficial for those going through major life transitions, career change, identity crisis, relationship shifts, personal empowerment and rites of passage. Tap your life of meaning and create a life you love! Sessions take place through phone consultations.
Holly Shantara Farrow, M.I.M., C.H.T., C.M.T.
The Life & Soul Coach soulcoach @ me.com
(415)847-4179 Cell & Appointments
(928)284-4725 Coaching Line
www.soulcenterdynamics.com

#7
New Business Card Design with Iorillo Design... Value $300
Allow Leslie Iorillo, the goddess behind the cover and interior layout of Kingdom of Simplicity, help you create the look and impression you want to make and leave with a business card design that best serves you and your business, and get more of it! Leslie Iorillo, 71C Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito, CA 94965 415-331-0233 http://www.leslieidesign.com or leslie @ leslieidesign.com

#8
Complete Vitality Testing and Body Composition...Value $500
with Ernie Hubbard & Seven Circles Wellness
Ernie Hubbard has been conducting studies on longevity for several years and offers a complete test to determine your true age, and how you can live most optimally based on your current body composition. He is available to discuss areas that you can shift through proper diet, trace mineral supplements, etc.
Carpe diem, everyone!

Package includes:
1. Body Composition Analysis
2. Full Body Scan
3. Heart Rate Variability Analysis
4. Assessment

Redeemable any time after July 9 through October 1. Testing takes approximately two hours in the Mill Valley office. Make your appointment now.
www.sevencircleswellness.com or email eh20006@yahoo.com

#9
4 HOURS PRIVATE MOUNTAIN BIKING for up to 4 people... Value $450
With Two-time National Mountain Biking Champion Julia Violich.
Have you looked with longing at those people who seem to float on their bicycles? Do you want the incredible experience of riding some of the best mountain bike trails in the country? Let Julia Violich build your confidence and your skills so that you can have more fun, and get a great workout. Goodie bags, including tubes, sunscreen, socks and Clif products included. Julia will coach up to 4 people at one time in Marin County. email Julia at

#10
3 Hours Private Writing Coaching with Holly Payne... Value $550
Dreaming of writing your own book or jump-starting a story you've put to rest? Work with novelist Holly Payne from anywhere, over the phone, and let your pages flow. Each hour session includes written or emailed notes to assist you. Holly works with all levels of writers. Even if you've never written a word, you will soon, and you'll have fun reconnecting with your creativity.
Call or email to set-up times: 415-205-8331 or email info @ skywriterseries.com
www.skywriterseries.com/coaching.html


THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! BIDDING WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE EVENT!

WINNERS will be announced July 9, 2009 at Fort Mason, San Francisco

Litquake will celebrate it's 10th anniversary ~ come out to hear your favorite authors Oct. 9 - 17th in San Francisco!