2025 Stewardship Gala
Wednesday, September 10 5:30-8:30 pm
2025 Stewardship Gala
Auction Preview
The Stewardship Gala fuels our work year-round, helping us protect, steward and restore the lands and waters that provide ecological, social and economic benefits to our community.
The auction is an important fundraising component of the Stewardship Gala. This year the auction will be in-person at the event only. Please see a preview of some of our amazing auction items below!
Handmade Horse Quilt
This quilt was handmade by Conservancy supporter, Dara Tallmadge. In addition to the horse fabric, horses are part of the quilting as well. The back is a soft, outdoor-themed pattern. This quilt will be a beautiful addition to any western home!
Donated by Dara Tallmadge.
Locally Raised Beef
Treat yourself to 20 pounds of locally raised, grass-fed and finished, hormone- and antibiotic-free ground beef.
Donated by Oswald Cattle Company.
Handmade Necklace
Stunning handmade necklace with fossilized pendant.
Donated by Louise Moody.
Stay and Soak Package
Enjoy a Stay and Soak Package at the beautiful Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort! You and a guest will enjoy a 2 night stay in a Creekside Suite plus 2-hour private pool party. Expires 9/10/2026.
Donated by Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Distillery Tasting
You and a guest will enjoy a tasting experience at Salida's newest distillery. The Salida Distillery's master distiller will offer you tastings on a variety of their handcrafted spirits and expand your knowledge of how their spirits are made.
Donated by Salida Distillery.
Patagonia Puffy
Patagonia's Down Sweater Jacket will become your go-to piece this fall. Men's Medium in Plum.
Donated by Dana Ladzinski.
"First Cast"
Beautiful print title "First Cast" by Michael Clark.
Donated by The Michael Clark Gallery.
Selection of Flies
Great selection of flies and tools to add to your fly fishing pack just in time for some fall fishing on the Ark!
Donated by Discount Flies.
Accent Chair
Beautiful accent chair in neutral colors. Will make a stylish and comfortable addition to any home.
Donated by Su Casa! Furniture & Sleep Shop.
Icelantic Skis
Ski season is almost here! Grab these Icelantic Pioneer 96 skis and be ready when the mountain opens.
Donated by Icelantic.
Butter Box
This Mountain Butter Box is handcrafted in Salida. Ceramic with a beautiful glaze!
Donated by The Maverick Potter.
Tuscany for 2
You and a guest will enjoy 7 days and 6 nights in a one bedroom apartment in Cortona, Italy. Also includes a Tuscan Wine Tasting and cooking show with dinner and wine.
Badfish SUP
There's still time to get out on the water this fall. Grab this Badfish Monarch Stand Up Paddle Board and float the Ark while the fall color is popping!
Donated by Badfish.
Family Fun Pack
Treat your family to some downtown Salida fun! This package includes a $50 gift card to Fun Street Family Arcade and a $25 gift card to Salida Pharmacy & Fountain for that sweet treat.
Donated by Fun Street Family Arcade and Salida Pharmacy & Fountain.
New Running Shoes
Grab a new pair of running shoes with this $150 gift card.
Donated 7000 Feet.
Your New Mely
The perfect layer for those chilly evenings. Men's Medium Turquoise Mely.
Donated by Melanzana.
Getaway to Bali
Enjoy 8 days and 7 nights in paradise! You and a guest will stay in a one bedroom cottage in Amed, Bali. Also includes two massages and a Balinese dinner. Wanna getaway?
Relax with a Massage
Unwind with a 60-minute Hot Rocks Massage.
Donated by Massage by Montana.
Dawn Patrol
Wood's Dawn Patrol Colorado Single Malt Whiskey is the perfect sip after your next early morning adventure.
Donated by Wood's High Mountain Distillery.
Smalltown for the Cause
Enjoy this fun new music event in Salida! You and guest will enjoy event passes to Smalltown for the Cause coming up later this month.
Donated by Bonfire Entertainment.
Fall Family Outing
The perfect way to spend a Saturday around Salida! The winning bidder will enjoy 6 tickets to Guidestone's Pumpkin Patch and a $100 gift card to Mo Burrito.
Donated by Guidestone Colorado and Mo Burrito.
Stay and Dine in BV
Enjoy a romantic staycation! You and guest will enjoy a $300 gift card to the Surf Hotel and a $150 gift card to Wesley & Rose.
Donated by Surf Hotel.
