Congratulations to the lucky winners of the 2025 Trees!
Four Seasons of Tahoe: Melissa M. Deadrich and Mario Albert P’29
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Stacy and Cary Schirmer P’26
Digital Dazzle: Kathleen and Iain Butler P’26
The Gift of Tuition: Ginna Operario and Robert Mulcahy P’27
Thank you to the amazing and generous families who sponsored the trees and made this all possible.
If you are interested in being a part of the annual tree tradition in 2026, reach out to Event Manager, Audrey Richardson now!
Four Seasons of Tahoe
Celebrate the beauty of Tahoe year-round with curated essentials for every season—capturing the spirit of adventure, relaxation, and mountain-lake living. From carving down powdery slopes in the winter to gliding across crystal-clear waters in the summer, this collection brings the ultimate Tahoe experience to life.
Highlights include:
- Two four-day Epic Season Passes – enjoy the slopes all winter long
- $1,000 Airbnb gift card – create your perfect Tahoe getaway
- Electric bike – explore scenic trails with ease
- Paddleboard – soak up summer days on the lake
- Dining experiences – savor the best of Tahoe’s culinary offerings
Generously donated by Corinne and Dave Bruzzone P’ 20 ’24, Christina and Christopher Harney P’20 ’25
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Shopping Experiences)
Indulge in the ultimate ladies’ experience with a brilliant collection of shopping sprees, spa escapes, and dining delights designed for relaxation, style, and pure joy. From head-to-toe rejuvenation to fashion-forward fun, this tree is your all-access pass to laughter, luxury, and a little well-deserved indulgence.
Highlights include:
- $750 gift certificate to Nordstrom
- $575 gift certificate to Flaunt Boutique in Danville
- Apple Airpods Max (valued at $550)
- $400 gift certificate to Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa
- $250 gift certificate to Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar
Generously donated by Eileen Briggs Brinker ’94 and Aaron Brinker P’24 ’26, Paris and Knute Bucklew P’26, Melanie and Matthew Kracht P’23 ’26, Renee and Ray Malgradi P’26, Gina and Matthew Miller P’24 ’26, Jeanne Hall Roder ’90 and Shap Roder P’24 ’26, Debbie and Roque Santos P’21 ’23 ’26, Michelle and Andrew Shalauta P’26, Barbara and Brad Sloan P’26 ’28, Amy Yakaitis ’94 and David Yakaitis P’26, Melina Volm ’94 and Gregory Volm P’26
Digital Dazzle (Tech)
All the tech, all the tools, all the essentials to keep you connected, charged, and dazzling all year long. From the latest Apple and Amazon gadgets to premium headphones, smart home accessories, and more, this collection has everything you need to power your life in style.
Highlights include:
- Apple MacBook Air Laptop
- Dyson Hair Wand-Airwrap
- Apple Watch - Series 10 Sport (GPS)
- $500 gift certificate to Best Buy
- Wine enthusiast items
Generously donated by Caroline and Michael Buckley P’23
The Gift of Tuition—“60 Years of Sisterhood”
This special tree offers the gift of education, featuring $10,000 towards tuition for the 2026-27 school year. It’s adorned with amazing Carondelet swag, making it the perfect blend of tradition, spirit, and opportunity. A priceless gift for any Carondelet family!
Generously donated by The Carondelet Alumnae Association, Proforma, Carondelet High School
Thank you for your support of Visions of Christmas
This fundraiser benefits the Carondelet Fund, and your enthusiastic participation is critical to our shared success.