Everything Riverlife does to reclaim, restore and promote Pittsburgh’s riverfronts is made possible with your support. We’re excited to offer you a special way to support Riverlife and win your choice of a once-in-a-lifetime getaway experience!
Bold Paradise Raffle Tickets will be on sale during our annual fundraiser Party at the Pier on August 23, 2019, but you do not need to wait until the event—or even attend–to enter! Purchase your raffle tickets today by clicking the button below. Each raffle ticket costs $25 per ticket. Purchase a bundle of four tickets before August 23 to get a $10 discount.
One winner will be drawn at random at 12:00 pm EST on Monday, August 26, 2019. The winner will have their choice of three unforgettable grand prize getaways. Please see full details and contest restrictions by clicking on each prize option below.
Which prize package will you choose if you’re the winner?
Choice 1: Cancun Paradise Vacation
Cancun Paradise Vacation
5-Night Stay at the Westin Resort & Spa Cancun with Airfare for 2
This Experience Includes:
- 5-night stay in a deluxe ocean view guest room at the Westin Resort & Spa Cancun
- Daily breakfast for 2
- Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Cancun, Mexico
- Winspire booking & concierge service
Visitors seeking a relaxing beach vacation will delight in Cancun’s unparalleled tropical beauty. Most famous for its long white sandy beaches, stunning turquoise waters and vibrant nightlife, Cancun also boasts a rich history and breathtaking archaeological sites. Explore ancient Mayan ruins, traditional Mexican villages, and impressive eco-parks. Enjoy a range of activities including championship golf and water sports.
Westin Resort & Spa Cancun
Enjoy a 5-night stay in a deluxe ocean view guest room including daily breakfast for two at this beachfront property. Lounge at the resort’s private white sandy beach and four pools. Situated just steps from the world’s second largest coral reef, this is one of Cancun’s best spots for snorkeling and scuba diving. Additional world-class dive sites and snorkeling are found in the nearby islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres. Play tennis or work out at the fitness studio. Treat yourself to a massage at the Heavenly Spa by Westin™ or venture beyond the resort for championship golf, including Jack Nicklaus signature championship Moon Palace Golf Course. At the end of the day, enjoy Cancun’s vibrant dining, shopping and nightlife.
Blackout dates: January 1-6, 2019; April 13-20, 2019; Dec 14-31, 2019
Airfare
This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to Cancun, Mexico, subject to availability.
Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.
Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Use of frequent flyer miles for upgrades is dependent on specific ticket restrictions as determined by the airline’s frequent flyer program.
Winspire Booking & Concierge Service
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability and hotel may be substituted for comparable property. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost stolen or destroyed. All packages are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. Ground transportation is not included.
Choice 2: Farmhouse Luxury in Napa Vineyards
Farmhouse Luxury in Napa Vineyards
The Setting Wine Tasting, Schramsberg Cave Tour & Tasting, Culinary Institute of America, Chauffeur, The Setting Inn 3-Night Stay for 2
This Experience Includes:
- 3-night stay at The Setting Inn for 2 at this beautiful property surrounded by vineyards
- Private tasting of The Setting Wines
- Schramsberg Winery Cave Tour and Tasting
- Culinary Institute of America culinary experience
- 6 consecutive hours of chauffeured luxury sedan service
- Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to San Francisco or Oakland, CA
- Winspire booking & concierge service
Make yourself at home at this hidden gem nestled between two picturesque vineyards, located minutes from Yountville and downtown Napa.
The Setting Inn
Enjoy a 3-night stay (Sunday – Thursday nights) for 2 people.Daily continental breakfast delivered to your room, featuring pastries from Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery. The main building, a recently remodeled 1901 farmhouse, offers 5 spacious guest rooms. All rooms have one king or one queen bed, a private bathroom with L’Occitane amenities, a fireplace and stylish Restoration Hardware furnishings and linens and Nespresso coffee makers.
From the moment you arrive, the proprietors will make sure you feel at home, whether you want to relax in the Barn Lounge, enjoy the vineyard views while seated around one of the courtyard fire pits, or get assistance with planning winery visits and dining at some of the region’s award-winning restaurants. Blackout dates: Holidays and Harvest season (September and October). Guests 14 years and older welcome. The Setting Inn, formerly known as Napa Vineyard Inn, rebranded late Spring 2019.
Wine Tasting (at The Setting Inn)
Enjoy a private tasting of The Setting Wines, including their highly acclaimed Alexander Valley Cabernet which was awarded a 94 point rating by Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator and James Suckling.com. The Setting Wines is the vision of three friends who truly believe that great wine becomes an unforgettable experience when it is enjoyed in the perfect Setting. Exceptional custom blended wines – Napa Valley Cabernet and Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc, in addition to the Alexander Valley Cabernet – round out The Setting’s collection. The wines are sourced from grapes that come from some of the best vineyards in California, handpicked based on their location within each appellation.
Schramsberg Cave Tour and Tasting
Explore the vast history and unique cave system and end with a seated tasting of a variety of Schramsberg sparkling wines. Schramsberg’s Blanc de Blancs was used for President Nixon’s 1972 “Toast to Peace” with China’s Premier and their world-class handcrafted sparkling wines have been served at official State functions by every U.S. Presidential administration since.
Culinary Institute of America
One of the world’s premier wine and food destinations, the Napa Valley is a true celebration of the winemaker, the farmer, and the chef. It’s also where you’ll find two amazing culinary experiences just 20 miles apart—the CIA at Greystone in St. Helena and the CIA at Copia in Napa. Whether you want to explore the ABCs of wine and cheese pairings (or wine and chocolate!) at a “Pairing Principles” demonstration, learn how to use the best of your farmers’ market finds in a Farm to Table Chef’s class, sip seasonal cocktails from the garden in the Somm’s session or simply relax and dine at one of CIA’s award-winning onsite restaurants, there is something for everybody’s culinary appetite. Enjoy a $150 gift card to use toward classes, dining and retail.
Beau Wine Tours
You will receive six consecutive hours of chauffeured luxury sedan service, subject to availability; inclusive of all service fees, PUC insurance, fuel and driver’s base gratuity. Located in the heart of Wine Country, Beau is the premier wine tour service in Napa and Sonoma Counties. Beau’s drivers are experts on the wine country area and can make winery recommendations based on your particular taste and interest.
NOTE: Napa is approximately 1.5 hours north of San Francisco and Oakland.
Airfare
This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to San Francisco or Oakland, CA, subject to availability.
Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.
Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Use of frequent flyer miles for upgrades is dependent on specific ticket restrictions as determined by the airline’s frequent flyer program.
Winspire Booking & Concierge Service
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Winspire can assist with extra nights, airfare, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Reservations required at least 60 days prior to travel and are subject to availability. Purchases through charity fundraisers are non-refundable. Ground transportation is the responsibility of the winner unless otherwise stated.
Choice 3: Cruise to the Bahamas or Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Balcony Stateroom 4-Night or 5-Night Bahamas, or Caribbean Cruise for 2
Royal Caribbean International®
Enjoy a Balcony stateroom for two for a (4- or 5-night) cruise to the Bahamas or the Caribbean, available year-round! Your balcony stateroom includes two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), vanity area, private bathroom and a balcony.
Bahamas – Explore Ernest Hemingway’s old haunts in Key West. Play with dolphins on a Nassau adventure. Recline on the sugar-white beaches of Royal Caribbean’s private destination, CocoCay. Close to the East Coast, these breathtaking island beaches are an unforgettable escape from the harsh winter weather back home. Departures available from Miami and Port Canaveral to ports such as Key West, Nassau and CocoCay.
Caribbean – When it comes to beautiful beaches and sparkling blue waters, the Caribbean is really in a league of its own. There are countless adventures within reach on your cruise vacation. Enjoy Royal Caribbean’s private beach destination Labadee, Haiti, with the world’s longest zipline over the water or explore the Mayan Ruins in Cozumel. Departures available from Port Canaveral, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, or Miami, to ports such as Cozumel, Belize, Honduras, Key West, Grand Cayman and Jamaica.
Your days at sea can be packed with activities from morning ’til night or you can just spend time relaxing. Go rock climbing, ice skating, go surf simulating on the Flowrider®, play mini-golf, try yoga or a gourmet cooking class, go shopping, or just relax sunbathing.
Your Balcony stateroom is based on double occupancy and is inclusive of cruise fare, taxes, and gratuities. Your cruise also includes all standard meals (except specialty restaurants and outlets), on-board entertainment, activities, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Shore and land excursions not included. Upgrade to a higher stateroom category or add a third or fourth guest to your stateroom, at a fee, subject to availability. Sailings on the following ships: Brilliance, Independence, Navigator and Freedom. Certificates can be upgraded or applied to different sailings at time of redemption. Note: Ports, ships, itineraries, sailing dates and availability are subject to change.
Blackout dates: Last two weeks of December (Christmas/New Year’s sailings).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff rates. Ground transportation and airfare is not included.