Toast to Borrego | 4th Annual Fundraiser
Support Women and Girls in Borrego Springs
Raise your glass for a good cause at the 4th Annual Toast to Borrego, happening Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 1:00 PM at the UCI Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center in Borrego Springs.
Enjoy an afternoon of fine wines, food, and music—all while supporting programs that empower women and girls in Borrego Springs.
Event Highlights
Six wines selected and introduced by Kimberly Jones Selections
Catering by Carlee’s – delicious food and appetizers
Live piano music by Steve Hunter
Mocktails for non-drinkers
Free parking
Gift Baskets & Auction Experiences
Creative Gift Baskets
Explore a wide range of themed baskets curated for every taste and occasion, including:
Coffee Lovers
New Grandparents
Gourmet Foods
Wine Lovers (three unique baskets!)
Tea Time
Cozy Gift Basket
Gift for Guys
Experience Happy Feet
Snack Attack
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Baker’s Basket
More gift baskets continue to be added.
Experiences & Auctions
Bid on one-of-a-kind local experiences and exclusive items:
Pizza party for six with Honorary Mayor Wade Beane at the Borrego Art Institute
Foursome of golf at Ram’s Hill
Photography workshop with Paulette Donnellon and Kathy King
Circle of Art 2026 and 2025 framed and signed prints
Bike ride with Sylvia Maas, Kristi Sisson, and Peanut
Paint Party for six at Studio West with Cody from the Borrego Art Institute
Spa Day with Claudia McNeish
Safari Park private wildlife tour for four
Old Globe Theatre VIP Night for two (Balboa Park)
Park City, Utah condo stay — June 12–19, 2026
Olive oil tasting for five with Ingrid Tuxhorn of Borrego Olive Oil Co.
Tickets
$100 General Admission
Get your tickets early—attendance is limited!Please mail checks to P.O. Box 504, Borrego Springs, CA 92004.
include a note on the check indicating that the donation is for Toast to Borrego.
Cancellation Policy: All ticket sales are final. Rain or shine event.
Details
📍 Location: UCI Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center
401 Tilting T Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM (Pouring 1:00–3:30 PM)
👗 Note: Guests must be 21 or older. Children and pets cannot be accommodated (service animals welcome).
Join us as a sponsor of the Fourth Annual Toast to Borrego, benefiting the programs of Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs. Your support helps local women and girls pursue educational and economic empowerment through:
College and vocational scholarships for graduating Borrego Springs High School seniors
“Dream It, Be It” empowerment programs for girls in Borrego Springs elementary, middle, and high schools
“Live Your Dream” awards for women with dependents seeking to further their education
Please mail checks to P.O. Box 504, Borrego Springs, CA 92004. Note: include a note on the check indicating that the donation is for Toast to Borrego.
Photos From The 2024 Event
Guests enjoyed a curated selection of wines by acclaimed Napa-based wine broker Kimberly Jones, including standout offerings like Operation Dragoon and No Brainer.
