A retirement reception in Napa
Celebrating Cindy.
Carrying her work forward.
An afternoon honoring Cindy Heitzman, her 22 years of leadership at CPF, and the people and places that have made the work matter.
$250 per guest · Contributions of $500+ encouraged
With appreciation, from all of us
For the guidance.
The persistence. The friendships.
Join friends and colleagues to celebrate Cindy’s retirement and thank her for more than two decades at the California Preservation Foundation. We’ll share stories, raise a glass, and recognize the relationships behind the work.
Photo by: JLP Photography (www.justinlopezphotography.com)
Your Sunday afternoon
A riverfront reception,
with a personal purpose.
Gather in the restored Borreo Building, built in 1877, with views across the Napa River and downtown. The setting offers its own reminder of what preservation makes possible.
Hosted hospitality
Savory hors d’oeuvres, light desserts, wine, sparkling wine, beer, and sparkling water.
Stories and tributes
Toasts from former CPF presidents and Napa colleagues, with career photographs and video moments.
Room to reconnect
Conversation with Cindy and the CPF community, with standing and seated gathering areas.
A lasting thank-you
A keepsake program, a shared tribute, and a group photograph to mark the occasion.
CPF Future Forward!
Let your appreciation
become part of her legacy.
Future Forward honors Cindy’s leadership by investing in CPF’s next chapter. A larger reception contribution or an additional gift is a meaningful way to celebrate her and help sustain preservation work across California.
A stronger CPF
Build the organizational capacity that supports statewide preservation work.
Underrecognized California
Help document and recognize heritage that has too often been overlooked.
Student scholarships
Support access to learning, professional connections, and preservation careers.
Preservation advocacy
Strengthen CPF’s work on behalf of California’s historic places.
Choose how you’ll celebrate
A place at the reception.
A gift in Cindy’s honor.
Registration begins at $250 per guest. Contributions of $500 or more are encouraged and greatly appreciated. Every level includes the same hosted reception.
Reception registration
per guest
Join the celebration
Be with Cindy and the CPF community for an afternoon of hospitality, tributes, and conversation.
Encouraged contribution
per guest
Honor Cindy’s impact
Celebrate with us and extend your appreciation through additional support for Future Forward.
A larger commitment
per guest
Carry the work forward
Mark this occasion with a more substantial commitment to CPF’s future in Cindy’s honor.
Each amount is for one guest. You can register additional guests and add a gift in the form below.
Unable to attend? Give in Cindy’s honor without attending →
November 7–8 · Napa
Come for the weekend.
See preservation in practice.
Napa Landmarks is arranging a couple optional Saturday activities for those wishing to arrive a day early: a behind-the-scenes look at an adaptive reuse project and some meet and greet time together at Folklore, a charming local pub and music shop.
Saturday, November 7 · 2:30–4PM
Special Access Tour: Historic Franklin Station Post Office
Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore one of Napa’s most significant architectural landmarks. Completed in 1933 and designed by Reed & Corlett, the Franklin Station Post Office is an exceptional example of Art Deco civic architecture, featuring elaborate terracotta ornament, marble finishes, terrazzo floors, and a richly decorated lobby.
This special tour led by Christine Madrid French, Executive Director at Napa County Landmarks, and David Oliver, Development Partner, offers a firsthand look at the building and the challenges and opportunities involved in its preservation and rehabilitation.
Saturday, November 7 · 4PM – 6PM
4:00–6:00 PM | Preservation Happy Hour at Folklore
Continue the afternoon at Folklore, an eclectic downtown gathering place featuring vintage-inspired interiors, vinyl records, and a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy conversation and reconnect with fellow preservationists, colleagues, and friends. No-host gathering; guests purchase their own refreshments.
Considering an overnight stay? When you RSVP for the reception let us know. Group lodging rates and booking arrangements are being explore. Napa River Inn is a nearby option in the historic Napa Mill complex
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Sunday, November 8 · 2–4 p.m.
Cindy’s retirement reception
The Borreo Building · Hosted refreshments, tributes, and a shared thank-you to Cindy.
With thanks to our first reception sponsor
Your place in the celebration
Join us. Give in Cindy’s honor.
Register for the reception or make a Future Forward gift without attending. Contributions of $500 or more (per guest) are encouraged and greatly appreciated.