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Harvest of Hope

September 14, 2024, 11:00 am - 2:00 Pm

Blossom Creek Farm, Calistoga, CA

Sunrise Horse Rescue Raises Over $156,000

at Annual “Harvest of Hope” Charity Fundraiser

Sunrise Horse Rescue is thrilled to announce the success of its annual charity fundraiser, Harvest of Hope, which took place on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, at the picturesque Blossom Creek Farm. This beloved event, originally hosted by Bob and Valerie Fish, has found a new steward in Ransome Rombauer, an accomplished equestrian and horse rescue advocate. Rombauer, who provides sanctuary to a herd of mini horses and her retired sport horses, reached out to Sunrise Horse Rescue to ensure that the tradition of hosting the fundraiser on her property continued.

This year's event saw a refreshing change to a daytime format, a decision that was enthusiastically embraced by attendees whose evenings in September are often filled with harvest-related activities. The fundraiser brought in over $156,000, with individual giving seeing a notable increase compared to previous years. Harvest of Hope is the organization’s most significant annual fundraiser, providing essential support for its operational budget and directly funding veterinary care, feed, farrier services, and hands-on care for their cherished herd.

The event featured a lively auction atmosphere, with 15 silent auction lots offering premium wine tasting experiences, luxury gift certificates, massages, and the use of exclusive poolside cabanas at high-end local hotels. The live auction, expertly facilitated by Loren Wheeler of Pio Roda Auctions, included five exciting lots such as a six-night stay on the island of Hawaii and an exclusive winemaker dinner at Mustards Grill, hosted by acclaimed winemaker Tony Biagi. The highest-grossing live auction lot featured a brunch for eight at Lovina Restaurant in Calistoga, CA, hosted by owner Jennifer Bennett.

Guests were welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine generously supplied by Schramsberg Vineyards, while VIP tables enjoyed chilled bottles of Schramsberg’s sparkling wine throughout the event. Culinary delights were provided by Imagination on Fire and Croccante, followed by coffee and desserts from Subconscious Coffee and Model Bakery. Guests were treated to lively jazz music from the beloved local band, The Gypsy Trio, while Aimée Lomeli Floral Designs added to the event's charm with stunning bouquets and table garlands.

Sunrise Horse Rescue was proud to showcase three of its cherished horses, Chance, Mirage, and Adonis, at the event, while Napa Valley Equine offered engaging demonstrations on horse health monitoring. The event was warmly received by all in attendance, marking another successful chapter in the history of Harvest of Hope.

Thank you to our Event Sponsors & Partners!

Linda Lloyd and Lewis Lanier Family Fund

Event Sponsor

Napa Valley Equine

Event Demonstration

Sally Seymour

Event Photography

Schramsberg Vineyards

Sparkling Sponsor

Special Thank You to

Ransome Rombauer &

The Rombauer Family

for graciously providing the beautiful

setting for this event.

Thank you to our Silent Auction Sponsors!

Accompli Home

Aileron Estates

Alpha Omega Winery

Beaulieu Vineyard

Benessere Vineyards

Blackbird of Calistoga

Buster's Original Southern BBQ

Cal Mart

Calistoga Depot

Carey’s Massage Therapy

Charles Shulz Museum

Clif Family

Dalla Valle Vineyards

Equine Experiences

Field Trip

FormFollows

Grgich Hills Estate

Hendry Ranch Winery

Heritage School Vineyards

Hourglass Wine Company, Inc

Hydro Grill

A Toast to Our Wine Sponsors!

Aileron Estates

Benessere Vineyards

Duckhorn Vineyards

Hourglass Winery

Joel Gott Wines

Neyers Vineyards

Schramsberg Vineyards

Starmont Wines

For more information, visit SunriseHorseRescue.org or contact:

Vanessa Renée, Director of Development