Our community of park supporters warmed our hearts with their generous support at the sixth annual Trails Forever Celebration Dinner, on Friday, October 3, 2008, along the Crissy Field Marsh. Click here to see photos of our park friends enjoying an elegant dinner, lively auction, and campfire sing-along. Proceeds contribute to the Conservancy’s work on trails throughout the Golden Gate National Parks.
 
Guests...
Rejuvenated with a stroll along the Golden Gate Promenade led by Doug McConnell of Bay Area Backroads
Rehydrated with marsh-side with cocktails
Replenished with dinner by the Bay
Relaxed with dessert and a fireside sing-along featuring Chris Donohoe and friends as the "Trails Forever Trio"

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1. China Beach Clambake  Cape Cod chef and caterer Kim Klopstock will arrive beachside with fresh lobsters, clams, and crisp white wine to prepare a feast for 12. Complete the scene with a fiery sunset, camp fire, and beach music.  

2. Rhapsody in the Redwoods  Savor a magical night at Muir Woods. After the crowds depart, 12 guests will be whisked to this national treasure for a guided tour and elegant al fresco dinner among the redwoods by acclaimed caterer Paula LeDuc Fine Catering.

3. Battery Recharge  Take a short stroll to enjoy incredible ocean views and a stunning sunset from a Presidio Battery (a coastal fortification) at a cocktail party for 50, with fresh margaritas, Mexican tapas, and music. Do you need anything else to get the party started?   

4. Tadpoles to Tidepools  Load up 20 curious young ’uns for an outing to Slide Ranch on Marin’s western shore. A park ranger will help you find creatures in tidepools, followed by a visit to the ranch’s chickens, goats, and sheep. Then enjoy a bountiful picnic lunch by the garden.

5. Fort Baker by Candlelight  A glowing candlelit dinner for 12 guests inside the soaring architecture of this 1867 historic fort will feature a twilight tour, cocktails, and a sumptuous feast accompanied by live music.

6. Romancing the Bridge  You and a special someone(s) have a rare opportunity for dinner in the former Coast Guard bungalow at the end of the pier at Crissy Field. This little gem has the most spectacular view of the Bridge and Bay imaginable. Perfect for romance or regaling.

7. Hikers’ Paradise  Begin your adventure for six with an English dinner and overnight stay at the Pelican Inn. Set off the next morning for a 12-mile hike through the Marin Headlands with a stop along the way for a gourmet lunch and libations. Your journey concludes with a massage, leisurely dinner at Murray Circle restaurant, and an overnight stay at Cavallo Point–the Lodge at the Golden Gate. Go ahead and have dessert—you earned it!  

8. Beautiful, Bashful Bolinas  With some insider directions, make your way to the home of Mark and Susie Buell in the eclectic enclave of Bolinas. Alice Waters will cater lunch for 10 on the lagoon, with unsurpassed views of the Golden Gate National Parks (August 2009).

9. 'Cue with a View  One hundred of your nearest and dearest will enjoy a late-afternoon BBQ and concert by the Tommy Castro Band at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge at your choice of Fort Baker or Crissy Field.

10. A Feast for the Senses with Andy Goldsworthy  Snuggle in at the home of Sako and Bill Fisher for a sumptuous dinner with renowned British artist Andy Goldsworthy—nature’s tour de force of environmental sculpture and star of the documentary "Rivers and Tides". A once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The 2008 Trails Forever Dinner at Crissy Field was a celebration to remember. Click here for photos from the 2008 dinner.