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Barbara Waxman

This is the second time we have chatted with Barbara Waxman. The first was back in 2016, when she was becoming well known in her field as a coach for promoting the concept of middlescence.

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The Big “O” Writer Sabrina Tuton-Filson consults with three professional organizers who share their insights so that you can get started on your “get organized” goal.

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Be Kind to Your Mind

Writer Kirsten Jones Neff introduces us to 10 groups and individuals tearing down stigmas surrounding mental health.

EAT & DRINK

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Listings of Marin and San Francisco restaurants — most of them offering delivery or takeout options.

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Backstory Interior designer Shirley Parks reimagines a contemporary Scott Valley home and maximizes its views and space.

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IN MARIN

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Currents

Get to know Marin’s new, young, elected officials, sharpen up on kitchen tips, water safety guidelines and a primer for simple, plant-based eating.

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Shop Local Globally known for its innovation, Bay Area fashion labels lean on tech sensibilities to create responsible and functional garments that are kind to the planet — here are some of them.

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Welcome 2021.

It’s always exciting to bring in a new year, and to celebrate, we are packing this issue chock-a-block full of bright new beginnings as well as tips from experts on how to be the best version of ourselves emotionally, physically and mentally. Right up front in the Currents department, Kasia Pawlowska interviews a handful of Marin’s new youthful leadership. As of the November elections, we now have a few fresh faces in local legislature including Melissa Blaustein, Sausalito City council member, Alexis Fineman, San Anselmo Town Council, Chance Cutrano, council member, Town of Fairfax, Fel Agrelius, Marin County Board of Education Trustee and Brandon Johnson, Former TUHSD Board of Trustees Candidate, to learn why they decided to get involved with local politics (many in their mid-twenties) on page 21.

Speaking of youthful new beginnings, we are happy to share the first feature article written by Sabrina Tuton-Filson — a former intern, now staffer here at Marin Magazine. Sabrina graduated from Elon last year and started a business based on organizing closets, which due to Covid-19, was a bit of a challenge. Hence, we are honored that she is with us for now, and best yet, sharing her passion for the adage “a place for everything and everything in its place” — a.k.a a well-organized home. In Destinations, we share how popular spas around the country are coping with staying in business under the Covid-19 restrictions as well as share their tips for how to spa at home, since that might be our reality for the near term.

If the pandemic has made you second guess your career, or life path, turn to page 28 where we catch up with coach and motivational speaker Barbara Waxman, who dispels the myth of the midlife crisis. Famous for compelling people to leave a marriage or buy a sports car, the concept was created by a Canadian psychoanalyst who seemed to want to give a name to feelings (perhaps his own) of unrest, yet had no actual scientific proof. Instead of dreading this time of life, she says, we are never better prepared to make positive life shifts than the during the ages of 45-65 — since we can actually learn from our past and move forward to be our next best thing. If you like what you read, tune into our Make it Better webinar on January 21 where Barbara along with others will share insights on how to be our best selves in 2021 and Speakingbeyond.ofgetting motivated, we are thrilled to publish our first Thrive, Revive and Restore Special Section featuring thought leaders in the health and wellness field in our community, and as an added bonus, we share their tips on securing a fruitful 2021.

To celebrate the new year, new you, new day, our cover — as well as our Reflections page — showcase the most beautiful sunrise and sunset we could gather from local photographers. If we missed yours, be sure to tag @marinmagazine when you post, we are happy to share the beauty of our county.

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Hi Susan,

I apologize if this is too late, but wanted to acknowledge these educators regardless. I have three children in the Mill Valley Public Schools (Mill Valley Middle School and Strawberry Point School), and each nominated a teacher, with their reasoning attached.

Ms. Rachel Hudson, English, Mill Valley Middle School Ms. Hudson is a great teacher. She explains assignments thoroughly and is patient and calm. She teaches the class great writing techniques, and helps me write to ensure my grammar is right.

Ms. Kim Tran, Art, Mill Valley Middle School Ms. Tran is an incredible art teacher and is very talented. She makes directions very clear and is very patient. When somebody has trouble and reaches out, she always responds with a more detailed answer. She teaches great drawing techniques and always puts a rubric so you know what to work on.

Ms. Lulu Monti, 4th grade, Strawberry Point School Ms. Monti is my favorite teacher. She is very patient and very kind. She pushes me to do more. She makes learning so fun that class time goes by so fast. She reads us great books. She loves to eat fancy food, go surfing and biking, and is a good soccer player.

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Hi Marin Magazine,

I'm writing in regards to your Work-From-Hotel article in the Destinations section, December 2020. I can so relate to the feeling of needing to 'get-away' — Covid cabin fever is a real thing! I work from home and have teens to care for, which means I'm responsible for cooking and curfews. Back in August 2020, my son's freshman college semester was delayed from in-person classes until the middle of September. When we received the green light that he could move into his USD dorm room, I was the first one to pack up the SUV! Sunny San Diego, here we come! We were there for a long weekend — unpacking, having dinners outside in Little Italy, and exploring the town of Encinitas. My husband and I strolled along Encinitas Blvd, when the NADA SHOP caught my eye. I've led a pretty eco-conscious lifestyle, ever since the kids were

born, so it didn't come to a surprise that I'd be dragging my husband into a sustainable shop.

I'd never seen a refillery the size of a cute little boutique. It was filled with large tanks of shampoos, conditioners, and soaps — it was a dream for someone striving for a zero-waste lifestyle!

My excitement must have rubbed off on my hus band because he bought a refillable container of soap to take with him on business trips (when those happen again). Samantha, the owner, was busy talking with another family so I chatted with Cydney, head of PR to learn more about the business. Cydney shared that Samantha was a business consultant out of Chicago years before the shop opened. She traveled a lot for work. It was during that time, when she was in and out of airports all over the country, that she thought, "There's got to be a better way to use less plastic." I was so inspired by her story, that I invited her to be a guest on my podcast. Enjoy! Happy Holidays! Kindly, Jenny

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“West End Nursery Christmas House in San Rafael is the best! Start a new tradition and visit this beautiful holiday wonderland this weekend!” – @birdie4758 via Instagram in response to our Top 5 Things To Do post.

CORRECTION: In our December issue we mentioned that Station House Cafe closed for business, however, they are still open and are continuing to pursue relocation opportunities.

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Bird Is the Word

Comfort food is getting a lot of attention for good reason. A fixture of nearly every culture’s food landscape, chicken is a universal comfort food, a balm for the day’s (or year’s) aches. These seven places were just some of the myriad options to savor anytime it feels right. This was our most shared article of the month.

How Did the San Geronimo Valley Get Its Name?

In the San Geronimo Valley, there are four villages. The oldest is San Geronimo, second from the east. Historians have been trying to answer a seemingly straightfor ward question for decades: how did San Geronimo — the village and the valley — receive its name? This article was the top performer in our Better Letter.

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A round up of this month’s newest eats, drinks, other happenings in and around the county. This story received over 300 likes on Instagram.

New Year, New You

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With 2020 officially behind us, we are excited to kick off 2021 properly by exploring innovative ways to become our best self in the New Year. Join us for our first virtual event of the year: Expert Tips to Become Your Best Self and hear from leaders in leadership, meditation, and much more!

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But wait, there’s more: Looking for ways to refresh after a long 2020? Check out our Restore, Revive, and Thrive online guide for resources to look and feel your best in 2021! Find it on our home page.

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Marin Magazine’s 2019 Best of the County winner for Best Coffee Shop, Red Whale Coffee , expanded its footprint to Mill Valley, opening an outpost in the space most recently occupied by Starbuck’s at Tam Junction. Look for the same ethicallysourced beans and a longer wall of pinball

machines than at the San Rafael original. redwhalecoffee.com

E. & J. Gallo Winery is the force behind a new tasting room in down town Napa, dedicated to the distilled bever age, brandy. Step inside California Brandy House to become an adventurer engaged in a quest — the meaning

behind the Argonaut brand — or discover the Cognac-driven spirit and independent ethos behind Germain-Robin in guided tasting flights and single-barrel samples, among other offerings. californiabrandyhouse.com

Opened earlier this fall, Be Bubbly brings boatloads of the bubbly beverage known

as sparkling wine or Champagne to a dedicated wine lounge and bottle shop in downtown Napa. With domestic and international selec tions and 50% of all purchases given back to local downtown charities each month, choices are legion and offer a better reason than ever to pop a cork bebubblynapa.com

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Arriving just in time to blow up your new year resolutions, new sauces from the local burger chain Gott’s are now available for individual purchase onsite at all of their locations, including Greenbrae, or through pickup and delivery. The sauces — there are 13 including their famous Secret Sauce, Ranch and

Charred Jalapeno Mayo — are made by Gott’s at their production kitche n in St. Helena. gotts.com

Flower Petal Salt is the latest addition to a line of insanely fresh and organic dressings from Farmhouse Lab owner and Corte Madera resident Daniela Kratz. Rose, marigold and

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After a years-long Home fo r L ife c ampaign to raise the funds needed to purchase and renovate, San Rafael’s Lifehouse Agency moved into its new building — ahem, home for life — in November where it can more fully meet the needs of the individuals with development disabilities it supports . T he move is a return home to a building where the

Orange Theory in Mill Valley to an outdoor program earlier this year. The pair is opening a massive tent on January 2, complete with treadmills, rowers, video screens, music and those famous o range lights, all for your covered yet airy workout pleasure. orangetheory.com/en-us

Amy Greywitt of Larkspur and Temple Schauble of San Anselmo planned to expand their all things yoga footprint with a new studio — Metta Yoga — in downtown San Rafael just as the pandemic was getting underway in March. Though they were able to kick-off with virtual

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Owner Jon Ballac k (who also owns Novato’s Orangetheory) and Geoff Price pivoted Strawberry Village’s

classes, the true spirit of metta, or “loving kindness,” is best experienced at their studio space, which re-opened in October mettayogastudio.com

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CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND CAUSES OF THIS UNIQUE COUNTY

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BY KASIA PAWLOWSKA

Marin’s Fresh Elects

Most people were wishing for 2020 to end and expected a magical, new reality. Unfortunately the world does not reset at the strike of midnight, but Marin is in good hands with its batch of first-time elected government officials. Here are some of them.

BY KASIA PAWLOWSKA

FEL AGRELIUS

AGE NEW25POSITION

Marin County Board of Education Trustee, Area 4 YEARS LIVED IN MARIN 2

What sparked your interest in local government? I believe in the power and brilliance of young people, and want to do everything that I can to ensure their schools are safe, nurturing and empowering. The reality is that Marin is the most racially inequitable county in the state of California, and the LGBTQ+ students I work with often talk about Marin as though it is still in the “don’t ask, don’t tell” era. It just didn’t feel possible for me to live here knowing that there are such huge disparities and not take action in every way that I can. In terms of running for office specifically, over the past 7 months I witnessed marginalized community members give hours of testimony and make direct asks to elected officials to ensure they felt safe and protected in our county. I witnessed these elected officials make decisions directly in opposition to their constituents’ needs and demands. I was part of a group of grassroots leaders, including Samantha Ramirez, Brandon Johnson and Robbie Powelson, who stepped forward in the hopes of becoming the elected leaders our communities deserve.

What do you aim to accomplish during your tenure? As a queer elected official and the youngest person currently in office in Marin, I hope to be an example of a brave leader who will do what is necessary to fight for the needs of students, teachers and families. I am committed to taking action in solidarity with young people and BIPOC community leaders, and am excited to forge deeper connections between Marin residents and the County Board of Education. I aim to address the staggering disparities in access, achievement, health and wellbeing that impact LGBTQ+ students, students of color and students with disabilities.

ALEXIS FINEMAN AGE NEW26POSITION

San Anselmo Town Council YEARS LIVED IN MARIN Since 1994

What sparked your interest in local government? I was raised with a strong sense of place, and both of my parents were (and are) civically engaged. I was taught early on the importance of paying atten tion and being active in my community. I put these teachings into practice a few years ago when I got involved in a couple of neighborhood issues. I am most proud of advocating on behalf of the Elders’ Garden, a volunteer-maintained habitat garden, when there was a plan to remove the better part of it. Thankfully, the garden abides. A little bit after, a

spot on the council opened up mid-term. Someone encouraged me to apply. I thought about it for a few months and decided to go for it, and I was appointed in July 2019. On November 3rd, I was elected to serve a full four years.

Why do you think the role of local government is crucial for the community? The practical answer is that local government has a few core responsibilities: local laws, including land use planning; infrastruc ture; and services. We execute on these through the budgeting process and also through the way our operations are structured. So if you care about, for example, roads, the library, or building codes, local government is where it’s at. But beyond the nuts and bolts, local government is crucial because if you

think about it, it’s the smallest unit of our democracy and the most porous one at that. Individuals can engage with local government in unique ways; there’s a responsiveness that doesn’t scale to higher levels of government. San Anselmo has dozens of volunteer commissioners and board members, for example. At its best, local government is a site for community-making.

What do you aim to accomplish during your tenure? This is a challenging question. I’m very interested in mitigating and adapting to climate change at the local level — but nailing down what exactly that means can be tricky. In some senses, I think it’s less about “what” gets done than it is about “how” that something gets done — in other words, it’s about a

framework. Was the decision consistent with longterm and anticipated future needs? Were climate and environmental considerations adequately addressed? What about equity? I hope to implement and formalize that kind of framework during my tenure. Practically speaking, there are infrastructure pieces I’m interested in, like bioswales and traffic calming and stronger bike and pedestrian protections. From a policy perspective, I’d like to systematically compare our local laws with those of other, more climateforward jurisdictions across the state to see what we can adapt and build on in San Anselmo.

Any political mentors? Renee Goddard, who serves on the Fairfax Town Council. She is somebody I look up to and admire a great deal.

CHANCE CUTRANO AGE NEW27POSITION

Councilmember, Town of Fairfax YEARS LIVED IN MARIN 5 and a half

Why do you think the role of local government is crucial for the community?

Local government is crucial for the community because it is the community. Our town council is comprised of volunteers from the community, our boards and commissions are made up of our friends and neighbors, too. Dedicated staff have been with us through thick and thin, and many call Fairfax home.

For me, Fairfax is family. Local government is just one of the many approaches we need to simultaneously cultivate to create a community of care. Many of the governmental decisions that affect our daily lives happen at the local level, and it is where our individual voices may be the most powerful.

What do you aim to accomplish during your tenure?

As Fairfax confronts myriad crises, my main aim is to make our town more resilient. Emergency preparedness, climate mitigation, and racial equity are top of mind. Some initial thoughts below:

• A first step for emergency preparedness will be the creation of a permanent (“standing”) Citizen’s Disaster Council to handle emergencies and help us coordinate Ross Valley Fire, our local public safety agencies, our Firewise communities, local Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), and our new Neighborhood Response Groups (NRGs) more seamlessly.

• I hope to lay the bulk of the foundation to get Fairfax to carbon neutrality before 2030 — with a renewed focus on transit and the built environment. This will be approached via ordinance development, strategic partnerships and appropriately funding our new Climate Action Plan.

• Through all planning processes and town administration, I intend to foreground questions/ concerns regarding equity and inclusion, as well as opportunities to be actively anti-racist. These activities will be co-created with our town’s newly formed Racial Equity and Social Justice Committee.

Finally, I’d like to get more people involved in the political process and create a leadership ladder so that more emerging leaders are ready to take the reins when I step off the council. One of the greatest ways to make a more resilient Fairfax is to support more community leaders.

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MELISSA BLAUSTEIN

AGE 32

NEW POSITION Sausalito City Councilmember YE ARS LIVED IN MARIN Born and raised here

What do you aim to accomplish during your tenure? An innovative plan to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise in our waterfront community; a new focus on social justice initiatives with an emphasis on policies of diversity, equity, and inclusion that can upend an unaddressed legacy of systemic racism; housing for our teachers, firefighters, and city work ers; and a stable recovery from Covid-19, especially for small businesses that are so crucial to our community.Icertainly have my work cut out for me! But I’m up for the challenge. I also hope my time in office encourages even more young people to get involved in local government in Sausalito and Marin County. Now more than ever, new voices are necessary in our community to bring about the change we need.

Any political mentors? When I was 22, I was lucky enough to work for one of the most inspiring political leaders of our time — Gabby Giffords. She has done so much incredible work to end gun violence in the past decade that few speak about what an exceptional congresswoman she was as well. She reached across the aisle to work alongside others whom she didn’t always agree with, but could always find common ground. She met with and listened to all of her constituents, and was one of the most responsive and engaged members of Congress. She fought to bring solar energy to Arizona, and to find funding for mental health programs. But what I was most impressed by was that she always put the values and needs of her constituents ahead of her own beliefs. She would vote for her district, not for herself. I see her as a true North star of what great leadership in service of community looks like.

BRANDON JOHNSON AGE NEW33POSITION

Former TUHSD Board of Trustees Candidate YEARS LIVED IN MARIN 30

What do you aim to accomplish during your tenure? Marin County’s vast inequality, its ongoing racism and continual marginalization of historically oppressed people. There is a real need to make adjustments to our social and structural patterns and one of the most impactful spaces to do that work is within the educational system. By running for office, you’re operating under the belief that your perspective can add something that is currently missing from the discourse and decision making that has taken place. As an activist, there came a point where I realized that it would be difficult for the community to move forward in the direction it needs to go without getting the votes from the people in power. So I ran.

Why do you think the role of local government is crucial for the community? Local government directly impacts us. Decisions on what we do with our land, how we’re policed, how we meet the basic needs of the people in our community. We can go a long way towards creating the community that we envision, our ideal, through local government.

What do you aim to accomplish during your tenure? I’ve always said that there was going to be the same amount of work the day after the election, whether I got in or not. I’m going to continue to push antiracist policies at the district through the anti-racism task force. I’m going to continue to push for police-free schools, restorative justice practices, sustainability, solidarity with the Coast Miwok, mutual aid, ending the terrorism of ICE on our immigrant community, advocating for the underhoused, supporting the LGBTQ+ community in any way that I can and hopefully more.

One Meal a Day

How to easily build plant-based eating into your 2021 life.

BY CHRISTINA MUELLER

If 2021 is to be known for anything, could it be known as the year where plant-based eating becomes the “new normal?”

The turning of the calendar page to the new year brings with it the usual wish to change things — something! Anything! Just make it better! While we eagerly anticipate the vaccine(s) for Covid-19 and their ability to realign humanity with a safe existence, there are other, smaller actions you can take to make a di fference for your community and the world. Have you thought about being vegan for a day? Oprah certainly has. While the Queen of Daytime is known for her numerous efforts at sane eating, she has aligned with Suzy Amis Cameron to invite people to eat vegan for one meal a day. “It’s graspable, doable,” Winfrey says in an interview with Cameron on her Super Soul Sunday program.Inthe program, which fi rst aired in late 2019, Winfrey sits down with Cameron — author, activist, and businesswoman — to learn about Cameron’s well-received movement and book, OneMealaDay. (The book is forwarded by Dr. Dean Ornish, who we spoke to about the science behind indulgence in our December issue.) Changing one meal

VEGGIE GRILL, CORTE MADERA

The Town Center boasts one branch of the veggie-centric chain where plant-based chicken sandwiches and nachos or avocado toast and mac n cheese are comfort food done in a fast-food setting.

AMY’S DRIVE THRU, CORTE MADERA

Though they are new to the Marin food scene, Amy’s quickly became a favorite for its organic approach and end-to-end commitment to sustainability. It is a quick stop for dairy-free shakes, bean-based veggie burgers and burritos.

WILDSEED, SAN FRANCISCO

Part of Adriano Paganini’s Back of the House restaurant group (Super Duper Burgers, Uno Dos Tacos), this Cow Hollow restaurant is beloved for its impeccable sourcing and a menu that follows the NorCal ethos of changing with the seasons to serve what is local and fresh. That means all-vegan dishes like Green Forest pizza with broccoli and smoked

a day to a vegan meal saves 200,000 gallons of water and reduces your carbon footprint by the equivalent pollution of driv ing from New York to California, Cameron tells Winfrey. More importantly, the One Meal a Day movement tells us that switching to plant-based does not have to be a punishment. It is no more than dipping a toe into a plant-based life.

If you’ve ever eaten a bowl of oatmeal with oat milk or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, or pasta with marinara sauce, well then, you are already well on your way to living more consciously with the planet. Now all you have to do is add one of those meals to each day of the week. To inspire your or your family’s one meal a day adventures and support our friends in the restaurant industry while we are at it, we thought a quick look at a few of the prominent chefs and restaurants around the Bay were worth a shout-out.

mozzarella and a donburi bowl with sweet potato and marinated mushrooms.

BAIA, SAN FRANCISCO

Hayes Valley fi nally got it s fi rst plantbased restaurant courtesy of Matthew Kenney, the entrepre neurial chef and restaurateur with a global domain of plant-based restaurants. (He is perhaps best known for his Double Zero restaurants, one of which is in Brooklyn.) Yes, there is pizza on the menu (comfort food reigns supreme right now) but this chef is known for deep flavors (try the farfalle with mint pesto) and artful design.

MUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, SAN FRANCISCO

Chef Bryant Terry started a chef-in-residence program at MoAD in 2015, curating discussions, dinners and programs to not only celebrate the diaspora of African-American food but bring awareness to a broad range of issues such as food justice and advocating

for political change through the kitchen. The vegan chef recently authored Vegetable Kingdom, a cookbook to encourage vegan cooking at home.

VEGAN MOB, OAKLAND

Chef Toriano Gordon brought vegan BBQ and soul food to the Bay Area’s barbecue epicenter, Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood. Smoky brisket, ribs and fried chicken are re-imagined yet similarly toothsome to their meaty counterparts. Try the Barbecuito which stu ffs the brisket, smackeroni, slaw, baked beans, and guacamole into a rolled up tortilla for the ultimate mashup experience.

MoAD Chef Bryant Terry

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Cutting It Close

More kitchen time = more possibilities for injuries.

BY KASIA PAWLOWSKA

Be honest: have you inadvertently sliced you r fi nger this past year? Or maybe accidentally stabbed your hand trying to remove an avocado pit? If so, you are not alone! With restrictions on dining at restaurants, all of us have been spending more time in the kitchen and the ER doctors are aware. Whether it’s tools (mandolines), or foods (avocados), things have been getting dicey for a signi ficant part of the population in the room that’s crucial to our survival in the house. With that in mind, here are some kitchen tips to keep you safe.

King Tide Safety

BY DAVID WELLS

San Francisco Bay is one of the most stunning places to get on the water in the world. However, our dynamic micro climates, swift moving tides and heavy commercial shipping tra ffic means taking to the water without a plan, and some basic knowledge, can take a good day and make it a bad one. Quickly. While there are lots of ways to get on the water, everyone who does is entering the same world — the world of the mariner. While being a good mariner is really a lifelong, continuous learning project, the journey of a thousand nautical miles starts with a single stroke. To start you out on this journey, here are a couple tips to make you safer out there. For the detailed list go online to marinmagazine.com/water-safety.

CREATE A FLOAT PLAN .

If you have ever heard of a “fl ight plan” then you can guess what a “float plan” is. Making one can mean the di fference between life and death. Full stop drama intended. A good float plan means someone who is not going with you knows where you are going and has an expectation of when you should return. Checking the weather and knowing the tides and currents before you go out is essential. One great tool for doing so is the Bay Area Sea Kayakers (BASK) Trip Planner. The BASK Trip Planner allows you to get very speci fic information for all the various launches in the area. Please consider signing up for BASK if you fi nd yourself using the tool frequently.

DEEP WATER MOVES FASTER THAN SHALLOW.

• Don't let flammable things like fat, cooking oil, any kind of paper, or any sort of aerosol spray sit next to an open flame.

• Know where fire suppressants like baking soda or an extinguisher are.

• Keep your knives sharp. Dull knives can slip on food and require more manual force — both are recipes for disaster.

• Store knives in a dry place with the blades protected, not loose within a drawer.

• Stabilize your cutting board so that it is not wobbly and it does not slip beneath you as you cut.

• Never cut toward yourself.

• When removing an avocado pit, whack a chef’s knife into the exposed pit of the avocado, which is nestled in your other hand. Protect your hand with a hot pad or folded dish towel.

• Be wary of mandolines. Due to their combination of ease and speed, they’re also very good at cutting off fingertips.

So you’ve found yourself moving against the current and a quick check of the shoreline shows you are not making any headway. In fact, you are going backwards! There have even been power boats, full throttle, under the Golden Gate and still going backwards. For you science bu ffs that is due to the Venturi effect, where the tide is accelerating through many of the bays narrowing slots. Think really big squirt gun. So if you fi nd yourself in this situation — head for shore. With deep water moving faster, you’l l fi nd relief where it is shallow.

SPORTY, SUSTAINABLE STYLES

Globally known for its innovation, Bay Area fashion labels lean on tech sensibilities to create responsible and functional garments that are kind to the planet — here are some of them.

BY KASIA

Athleta Studio Barre Sweatshirt, $69, athleta.gap.com

Breathable and movable, this sweatshirt is made from Tencel Modal which is harvested from sustainable forests where 99% of the raw material comes from certified or controlled sources.

Everlane Perform Bike Short, $38, everlane.com

Comprised of 58% recycled nylon, these shorts boast an extra-high waist, minimal seams, an interior pocket and lightweight com pression with technical sweat-wicking properties.

AllbirdsPAWLOWSKAWomen’s

Trino Puffer, $250, allbirds.com

This jacket is not only carbon neutral — thanks to practices like using natural materials — but the combination of Tencel and recycled polyester keeps you warm without using down.

Cuyana Large Leather Backpack, $395, cuyana.com

Featuring a detachable shoulder strap, this leather is LWG Gold certified, meaning it is tanned in highest compliance with measures like traceability, energy and water consumption, and more.

Levi’s (3ReversibleReusableFaceMaskpack), $15, levis.com

With the release of these masks, Levi’s provided $75,000 to Doctors Without Borders. Check out the secondhand tab on their site and watch the tutorial on how to make a mask from a bandana.

American Giant Power Legging, american-giant.com$94,

It took months of testing to nail these lightweight, but never see-through, leggings.

Made in Los Angeles with fabric knit in Long Beach, they are compressive and comfortable.

The North Face Recycled Pom Pom Beanie, $32, thenorthface.com

With high-contrast colors and 100%-recycled materials, this classic, deep-fit beanie offers a

Rothy’s Lace Up, $165, rothys.com

A new model with an upper knit that’s still made from repurposed plastic bottles, these sneakers’ footbed is made with plant-based materials and the ankle collar is cushioned with excess scraps.

*check with stores for availability and pricing

Get more great local style finds

Barbara Waxman

The coach, author and advocate on being your best self in 2021.

BY MIMI TOWLE

This month, on January 30th, Barbara Waxman will be conducting a Covid-style TEDx talk at Jackson Theater at Sonoma Country Day School. In other words, no crowds, besides the camera crew, and the expected thousands of people at home. She will be debunking the myth of the midlife crisis. Much like the widely held belief, that MSG causes headaches and bloating, the concept of the midlife crisis, was invented by a white male psychoanalyst, who happened to hit a nerve at time when our culture was beginning to seriously idealize youth. Tune into her talk to learn more about why this idea flourished — and has been used as an excuse for many a Porsche purchase — or more importantly if you are feeling a bit of anxiety yourself around the question, “whatThisnow?”isthe

second time we have taken some time to chat with Barbara Waxman. The fi rst was back in 2016, when she was becoming well known in her field as a coach for promoting the concept of middlescence. Since this interview, Waxman and her husband, Scott, moved to Italy for an adult gap year, where, as she explains, they both repotted, which proved to be a right move for her career. The time away gave her the ability to re-focus and align her energies to be in sync with her sense of Waxmanpurpose.alsocredits her bi-coastal in fluences for her success as a coach. She’s lived in Northern California for over thirty years, where she has learned how to be flexible and entrepreneurial, but at the end of the day, she’s a New Yorker and is driven to guide her clients to get the results they crave as a “loving truth-teller” in that direct “don’t BS me” way — cultivated so successfully by those in the big apple.

While the TEDx talk is exciting, we figured that we also would garner a bit of her wisdom for our readers, while we had her attention. Read on for her story, and how she offers insight into how you can be the best version of yourself in 2021.

Why a TEDx talk? I am on a mission and have been for years to shine a light on the anxieties and opportunities associated with the part of life between about 45–65. I have always been intrigued by the wisdom gleaned in my youth from the elderly residents at the facility where my father volunteered as a physician. I followed suit by working there during my college years. Years later I became a gerontologist and then a coach. I learned that midlife can be enormously creative; a time to reassess choices you may have made in your 20s and 30s that may no longer be serving you, and with a long life ahead, it’s not too late to make changes. In other words, midlife is not a time of crisis, it’s an opportunity.

What are the main reasons clients come to a coach, as opposed to a therapist or consultant?

It’s a common and extremely important dis tinction. The International Coach Federation defines coaching as a "thought-provoking and creative process that inspires clients to maxi mize their personal and professional potential. Coaches honor the client as the expert in his or her life and work and believe every client is cre ative, resourceful and whole.”

As an executive coach I work with entre preneurs, corporate leaders, non-profit and community change agents. The most common coaching questions have to do with how to be an authentic leader, how to create inclusive and high performing teams and how to do so while also feeling successful at home. I am also regularly approached by leaders looking to build an on-ramp for someone as they create an off-ramp for themselves. Invariably, our first session is spent sitting at the proverbial feet of their life and listening deeply to the lessons learned… (then go into our lives are like a tapestry.

5 Essential Elements

Barbara Waxman uses these elements for both corporate and private clients.

Exercise & Nutrition Leaders with the energy and focus to get things done consistently monitor their health, eat a diet that is right for them, exercise regularly, and listen to their bodies.

Rest & Renewal Grounded, resilient, emotionally consistent leaders get the sleep they need and engage in rituals they find

Amidst all of the noise of the pandemic, elections and most of all, forced isolation, how do we work towards becoming the best versions of ourselves?Haveboundaries.

One of the challenges I am being hired for all the time from companies is for employees who don’t have a home office set up and they might have their kids at home. Mothers are the ones who are shouldering most of the stress, even if they are married and there are fathers at home. One way to create boundaries is to create a “red light” or “green light” sign, giving kids, spouses and roommates a signal for when to leave you alone.

Make friends with yourself. So often we can go through a day without connecting with ourselves. Simple ways to do that is using an app like Headspace, a meditation tool or just sitting quietly and imagining the oxygen from your breat h flooding into your toes, to your knees and so on. Another effective way to connect with yourself is to greet each new day with a ritual of thinking of three things you are grateful for. It really makes a di fference!

Continue to grow. Duolingo is going through the roof right now. I’m studying Tai Chi and I was recently on a Zoom call with over 180 people — it was a great reminder that there are wonderful people all around the world.

Connect. While research proves that older people do better in terms of handling the anxiety of being alone, they are more often isolated. Find the time to connect with a neighbor, call them or even drop off owers at

centering. They schedule technology-free time on a consistent basis and understand that they need to stop occasionally and disconnect from the busy-ness of life.

Focus & Growth Productive people don’t multitask because they understand it’s ineffi cient. Instead they bundle tasks and prioritize the most difficult and time-consuming activi ties. They make a point to stretch their minds and develop creative pursuits.

Joy & Passion Balanced, successful leaders train themselves to find meaning and joy in

the small moments of life. They align their values with their actions and try to make a difference in small and large ways. What they find is that joy and passion act like viruses, happily transmitted to those around them.

Time & Place People with energy guard their time, know when to say “no” and when to jump in. They take breaks from their work approximately every 90 minutes to stretch, walk around, and re-charge for the next challenge.

LINK: FiveToThriveQuiz.com

Learn more about Waxman’s concept of middlescence

their door. If you reach out to someone today, you’ll be better for it and feel less isolated. This is the secret sauce — when you give you feel better.

What are the most common stuck points? With terms looming like midlife crisis, people naturally get stuck. A lot of my clients feel they have been victimized by ageism and then find themselves — buying into ageism and holding back on moving forward. For my corporate cli ents, I’ll ask ,“Would you hire yourself?” Often the response is, “No, there are too many things I need to learn, and I don’t have time.” Really? I also experienced a benign form of ageism many years ago with a young doctor, who after

a couple years, of listening to my symptoms of fatigue, said, “Look at all you do, If I were your age, I would be tired too.” Turns out I had a thy roid condition, and now that It’s been treated, I feel great. Point is we need to be careful for the limitations we and society put on us.

Last words? Make friends with change. The tongue-in-cheek expression that “there is nothing as certain as death and taxes” is incomplete. Change is the only constant we can depend on and if 2020 has taught us anything — your ability to understand your relationship with change, is a good indication of where your work needs to start. Are you someone who knows this is tough, but we can survive it? Or are you someone who gets extremely anxious and can’t even think about change? Seek the help you need to get comfortable with change. It is coming at us faster and faster and it is not likely to change in 2021.

So long as you can recognize your baggage and lift it (so to speak) into the overhead compartment, a coach can support you in taking it (your whole self) on the road to create the future you desire.

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Ready to achieve that elusive phenomenon? Organization, of course.

Here’s how to clean your place and clear your headspace.

BY SABRINA TUTON-FILSON

Imagine this: everything in your home has a designated spot, your kids color ing books aren’t mixed in with your bills, your clothes aren’t crammed into your closet, there’s a zen corner for you to do yoga. You can think straight, take a deep breath.

Clutter happens, it’s natural. Especially since the pandemic has transformed homes into multi-purpose spaces, and the previously separate compartments of life/work/ school have Picasso’d, one thing has become abundantly clear: our surroundings have an impact on our mood and well-being. That said, achieving a mindful, clean home — one that simultaneously provides a productive, inspiring environment while being a respite from the busyness of daily life — is still possible.

As we leave 2020 in the dust, it’s time to make note of the things we want to change. The things we can control. One of these is, of course, our clutter. Wherever your home falls on the continuum — whether it feels like a total disaster all the time or it could just use some Covid-related maintenance — there are actionable steps that will help you cultivate a space that brings you peace, calm and joy.

Three professional organizers have shared their insights so that you can get started on

your “get organized” goal. Shira Gill of Shira Gill Home, Holly Blakey of Breathing Room Organization, and Cary Fortin, co-founder of New Minimalism, all weigh in on common decluttering myths, and give their best tips and advice for tackling projects on your own.

If you are someone who gets overwhelmed by the messes in your home, has a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear, is avoiding the pile of miscellaneous items that has been eyeing you since last month — ahem, last year — you could probably benefit from hearing this: you are not the only one. This is why professional organizers exist. That said, no matter what your organiza tional “issue” may be, someone has already dealt with it. Trust there is a solution.

The “organizing gene” myth.

“A lot of people think that they are simply not gifted with the ‘organizing gene,’” says Shira Gill. “That is probably the biggest lie we tell ourselves.” Organization is actually quite simple. In fact, children learn it in school at a very young age: the art supplies go here, the backpacks go there and so on. “It’s the mental drama that makes it complicated,” adds Shira. It may be true that some are more naturally inclined to tidy — even tickled by the thought of it. But anyone can learn. The trick? You have to want it.

Living intentionally.

Cary Fortin thought that “cutting back on the hyper-consumption of the culture surrounding us would feel restrictive, limiting, and like we were missing out.” She and her business partner Kyle Quilici instead found they “felt liberated , flexible and deeply connected to those we loved and our priorities.” Their version of minimalism, upon which they’ve built their business, “aims to draw our client’s attention to two beautiful experiences,” shares Cary. “First, the beauty of the items they choose to keep and enjoy and care for, and how abundant those items feel in an intentional space; and second, the joy that comes from being generous and serving your community through donating items you don’t need to those who could in fact use them.”

A lot of people think organization is the goal, adds Cary, when in reality it is “just a really wonderful side effect of an intentional, mindful space.” There is no pressure to adopt a minimalist lifestyle immediately. However, a little mindfulness never hurt anybody.

The no space myth.

Here’s your solution: evaluation before organization. Always.

To start, collect similar “no space for these” items (i.e. shoes, jackets, bags, skincare or makeup products, office supplies, Tupperware) and go through them thoughtfully. Ask yourself: do I need three bundt pans? Do I need more than one blue raincoat? Refrain from judgement. Seriously. Once you know what you can part with, allocate items for recycling, donation or consignment (more on this later) and get creative with the organization of the items you will keep. I promise — no matter how small your space may seem, it’s always larger than you think.

EXPERT TIP: Holly Blakey suggests starting a “transition bin” to avoid re-cluttering your clean space. This bin can house “anything from Tupperware from a meal that a friend brought, to a library book that needs to be returned, or baby items your kids have outgrown that you need to be donated,” she says. “The idea is that you put temporary items in one basket so that it’s not cluttering up your coffee table or kitchen counter, and you aim to empty the

basket by the end of the week.” She loves this method because it sets up her weekly checklist and clears clutter all at once.

The less is more paradox.

In other words: the less you own, the less you need to clean, organize and maintain. Who’s in?

Where to begin.

While you r fi rst zone of attack will be unique, based on your space (and your bandwidth), the experts have a few recommendations:

Shira Gill says the entryway is a great place to start. “Whether it’s a closet or a mudroom or just a landing area in your living room, it tends to be one of the biggest magnets for clutter — the biggest culprits being shoes, clothes, bags and mail. Think about 1) the things that come into the home and 2) the things that go out of the home. If you can make sure you have an intuitive, designated home for these things, you will feel the results right away.”

There’s also the fan-favorite: the closet. “Start with your cloth ing,” says Cary Fortin. “Clothing is entirely personal, so you don’t need to wrangle kids, a partner or room mates into joining you. Find one specific category of clothing, like shoes, and gather every single item in this category from all around the house. Lay them all out so you can take stock visually of duplicates and how much space these items take up. If you’re dreading declut tering your clothing specifically, start instead somewhere you know you can get some easy wins in.”

Easy wins like “a junk drawer or your bathroom drawer,” says Holly Blakey. “Just pick a drawer. Once you start with one drawer and see how impactful organizing it is, you’ll be motivated to do more.”

But don’t go just yet!

What if you run into the dreaded… sentimental (Pandora’s) box.

The sentimental leap.

“It’s not uncommon for people to break down crying or to have certain things spark painful memories or to have buyers remorse or to beat themselves up for past perceived mistakes,” shares Shira. It comes as no surprise that the decluttering process can be di fficult and/or personal.“Themost important thing anyone can do before and while undertaking a decluttering project is to set offwith deep self-forgiveness and self-appreciation,” explains Cary. “Allow your self to let go of (even expensive) mistakes. Allow yourself to finally release that old lover. Allow yourself to love your body as it is. Allow yourself to hear all of the stories and phrases you grew up with and know that your parents were just doing

their best with what they had, the same as you. As you bless and release items, so too must you bless and release old parts of yourself. It’s liber ating and scary and so worth it.”

Turn to abundant thinking.

“There’s this very real, very human trait that makes us tend to think in terms of scarcity,” says Shira Gill. It makes us question: what if I need this one day? What if I hurt someone’s feelings by giving this away? Truth is, “regret and shame are unproductive emotions,” shares Shira. Try to reframe your thinking to focus on how you’re taking action now. “You are making new decisions now. Moving forward, you’ll remember this feeling and you won’t want to repeat those previous actions.”

The time-consuming and too expensive myths.

“A big project is really just a lot of micro projects,” explains Shira. “If you’re feeling overwhelmed and you want to start a big project, but it feels too daunting, challenge yourself

to just do 15 minutes.” Shira started the 15 Minute Win challenge via Instagram during Covid and has since received an in flux of success stories. “Dive in and see what you can do,” she says. “Starting small will still help you see yourself as a person who takes action and gets results.”

Apart from the “expense” of your time — which we’ve already debunked — some people think they have to spend a lot of money on special tools and products to organize their homes. “You don’t,” says Holly. “Some of my favorite projects have involved no fancy products at all.” When you have honed your space, a few simple, smart products can do the trick.

A little progress is still progress.

Anyone with young kids will know that Covid has adjusted both daily use and wear and tear on a home. “While I would have considered my home fairly ‘dialed in’ before Covid,” shares Cary, “I realized after a few months that I was exhausted by putting my kids toys away and with items piling up in our landing zone.” Sound familiar?

“For us — and I recommend this for others in a similar state — I decided to put in place very firm rules that were very easy to fulfill,” Cary adds. “I got several soft, large floor baskets that even a distracted toddler could corral toys into every night before bed. My husband and I each got both a tray and a small bin to hold important items that we couldn’t deal with right away (because kids, work, dog, chickens!, Covid) so that these items wouldn’t be scattered about on every surface. It doesn’t solve everything, but it keeps items contained so that they can be tack led in a spare couple minutes.”

She recommends tidying for 5 minutes before bed each night. “I put Schitt’s Creek on and then gather up all the used dishes, discarded socks and half-read books to put away,” Cary explains. “Some nights I can’t even do this, but the mornings after I have, I am always so grateful.”

When you live withother people . . .

“Find the values-based motivation that you share,” says Shira. “I’ve been with my husband for over 20 years and he was not a naturally organized or tidy person.” Even if your family members or roommates don’t know — or couldn’t care less about — how to create a system, they can learn to use the systems you establish. “We both love entertaining so we wanted to be able to host people easily,” Shira continues. “That’s simply not possible if your house is a Likewise,wreck.”it’simportant to model the organizing behavior you want to see. “This is especially true with kids,” says Holly. “If they see you enjoying the process of organizing and creating order, they’ll be more likely to follow in your footsteps.” She suggests using baskets for books and toys to make tidying easier for kids (or for parents at the end of a long day).

“Another trick is to make labels with pictures instead of words,” she adds. “For little prereaders, this helps them know where toys go and makes it more fun.”

Start with yourself.

Who me? “This tip can be hard for folks who view someone else in their home as the main

source of clutter, or for those who believe they’ve already done the work,” explains Cary. “But if you begin with areas that are specific to you… when you are looking for the buy-in of oth ers, they’ll see authenticity in your request.”

Similar to when you about share a new workout routine or book that you’ve been loving, she adds that “you can make conversations with others about what it feels like to declutter, what you’re learning about yourself, what was hard, and in what ways the experience has been rewarding for you.” Then, once you’ve done the work for yourself, “you can sit down with others to envision how you’d all like your shared space to feel and function.” Use your wealth of experience to help them meet the organizing goals you agree upon.

So you’ve edited…what now?

Time to donate, recycle or consign. “Do not let yourself get bogged down by this step,” says Cary. “Try to avoid just tossing things.” There are plenty of Bay Area (and online) organizations that will help you divert your items from the land fi ll and distribute them to those in need.

Clean Slate is a company Shira has worked with for years. “You text them a picture of the stuff ou want to get rid of and they will tell you how much it will be and usually pick it up same-day. It’s similar to 1-800-GOT-JUNK, but they try to be more sustainable. They pick up anything and everything and then do the rounds for you — whether that be dropping it off t a recycling center or a Goodwill.”

Holly uses ThredUP for 90% of her clients’ closets, as well as her own. “They make it so easy,” she says. “You can print the shipping label from your home, use a box you already have (thank you, Amazon!) and drop up to 10 boxes at the post office. If items don’t sell, they’re recycled or donated which always makes people feel so much better.”

Poshmark and the Real Real are good options for higher-end clothing and accessory items.

Your local library is a great option for donating books. If you’re in the Bay Area, San Francisco Public Library takes donations at its Ft. Mason location.

LovedTwice is a nonprofit charity that provides gently used baby clothing to newborns in need.

Pet items, old towels and sheets can be donated to the local Humane Society

Dress for Success, a global nonprofit organization that supports low-income women in their job search and interview process, accepts women’s professional attire.

Homeless shelters, women’s and chil dren’s shelters take toiletries, including those that are travel sized.

Unexpired food and pantry items can be donated to local shelters, food banks and schoolExtrapantries.artand office supplies are accepted at Ritter Center as well as Boys & Girls Club, and can help build upcycled creations at SCRAP SF

Brides Across America donates wedding dresses to military and first responder brides.

El Cerrito Recycling Center’s drop-off areas are no-touch; you can drive your car in a circle and leave your items in the various boxes for textile recycling, shoes, batteries, motor oil, books — all of the harder to donate items.

Salvation Army and Goodwill both have large-scale operations and can accept the widest variety of goods.

NOTE: “One of the easiest ways to donate responsibly and sustainably is to use your net work,” says Shira. “Especially with the in flux of people sorting through belongings in Covid, many donation centers are either closed or at capacity. Instead, text a picture to friends, list items on a moms’ group or a neighborhood group — it is shocking how quickly the items will go.”

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If you’re in need of a creative jumpstart, look no further than the Instagrams, Pinterests, websites and books of the lovely organizers you’ve just learned so much from.

Shira Gill’s manuscript Minimalista will be coming out this Fall. She also has online programs, including a newly released and totally free 5-Day Quick Start Action Plan. Find her on Instagram @shira.gill.

Holly Blakey’s website breathingrm.org has a blog where she offers tips on everything from creating an organized home learning space to elevating your baking cabinet. She is @breathing.room.organization on Instagram.

Cary Fortin and Kyle Quilici’s books New Minimalism: Decluttering and Design for Sustainable, Intentional Living and New Minimalism Journal: Create Your Plan for a Less Cluttered Life can be found at local bookstores like Book Passage and Books, Inc. as well as bookshop.org and Amazon. Find them at newminimalism.com or on Instagram @newminimal.ism.

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BY KIRSTEN JONES NEFF

Covid-19 is taking a toll. Across the country, the strain of almost a year in a pandemic has manifested fi nancially, physically and, for so many, psychologically. There was a time, not long ago, when it was taboo to bring up mental health struggles. Individuals and families concealed their confusion, loneliness and terror in the face of debilitating and life-threatening mental illnesses. Over the past decade, thanks to prominent and impactful leaders who have stepped forward to openly share their personal stories and to dedicated professionals who bring awareness and treat those with mental di fferences, the stigma surrounding mental illness here in the United States has diminished and help is more widely available. Below we pay tribute to the courageous leaders and effective institutions who are breaking new ground in the conversation about and treatment of mental health issues.

Glenn Close and Pamela Harrington, BRING CHANGE TO MIND

When Jessie Close, actress Glenn Close’s sister, was diagnosed with bipo lar disorder and Jessie’s son, Calen Pick, was diagnosed with schizo-a ffective disorder, the actress turned her attention to understand ing and destigmatizing mental illness. On the ten year anniversary of Bring Change to Mind, the nonprofit organization Close, founded in 2010, has broken open the conversation around mental health, drawing promi nent figures in entertainment, sports and business to share their personal stories and join Close’s advocacy and fundraising efforts. Through media campaigns and youth programs, Bring Change to Mind aims to amplify the reality that mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, bipolar and schizophrenia among other disorders, are diseases of an organ of the body — in this case the most important organ of the body, the brain — with many causes. The message is clear: we must not blame or discriminate against those su ffering from mental disorders.

“The stigmas around mental health are learned behaviors and we are working steadfastly to eliminate stigmas and discrimination,” says Executive Director Pamela Hamilton. “With empathy and YOUR

understanding people can see that mental illness is an illness and it needs to be treated.” Bring Change to Mind’s High School Program gives teens a platform to share their voices and raise awareness. Over the past decade, Bring Change to Mind has reached more than 2 billion people and serves over 10,000 students in high schools across 22 states. Currently the organization has a waitlist of 200 high schools hoping to establish a Bring Change to Mind sponsored club. “The pandemic has made fundraising more di fficult, but we are working very hard to scale our program and meet this need,” says Harrington.

Brandon Staglin and The Staglin Family, ONE MIND

Brandon Staglin, the President of One Mind, describes the psychotic break he experienced as a student at Dartmouth University in the 1990s as “the darkest period of my life, a time when I was convinced demons were around every corner, waiting to pounce and take me to hell.” When Staglin returned home to his family in Napa, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia, sought treatment and began a gradual recovery.

It took time before medications and therapy began to help Staglin, who believes his family’s enduring love was an essential element in giving him the will to live with a complex and debilitating disease. He also credits his curiosity about what was happening to him — an open mind — and his own agency, meaning the actions he was able to take for himself to promote his own healing. Today, as the leader of One Mind,

a nonprofit established by the Staglin family, Staglin brings a unique compassion to his work supporting others. One Mind has raised over a billion dollars to advance the science of brain health and extend services for those with mental illness.

For Staglin, the success One Mind has had in promoting new areas of brain research is deeply satisfying, as is collaborating with other mental health organizations and research institutions, but it is his personal connection with patients that makes him most proud of the work of the nonprofit. “For example, we established a clinic in the community here in Napa,” he says. “Seeing those patients, who are in the same position I was in, face their struggles and succeed, that is especially meaningful.”

THE WILLIAMS FAMILY

In August of 2014, beloved comedian Robin Williams died by suicide at age 63. Williams had struggled with depression and an undiagnosed neu rodegenerative disorder called Lewy Body Dementia in the period leading up to his death, and now his family is working to make sure others under stand they are not alone in the face of mental health and brain disorders.

Robin Williams’ widow, Susan Schneider Williams, has become an advocate for Lewy Body disease and brain research. Schneider Williams lobbied in Washington, DC with the Michael J. Fox Foundation and others for increased resources for brain health disorders and helped set up the Lewy Body Dementia Fund. In 2020, Williams released a documentary entitled Robin’s Wish, detailing the comedian’s struggle and educating the public about this little known form of dementia.

Zak Williams, Robin Williams’ eldest son, has shared his personal experience with depression and substance abuse after the loss of his father, turning his struggle into an opportunity for advocacy. “One of the biggest risks we face in suicide prevention is the fear of the stigma associated with seeking mental health help and support,” Zak Williams shared on Instagram on Sept 10, 2020, the six year anniversary of his father’s death. “We need to show up for suicide survivors and for those contemplating suicide. Everyone is important and valuable, and there is nothing, absolutely nothing, weird or wrong or negative in reaching out and getting help.” Williams also lost a close family friend, just 22 years old, to schizo-a ffective disorder/bipolar 1, leading him to co-launch 18percent, a “free and global online peer-to-peer support group centered around mental health.”

Oprah Winfrey, THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

In 2018, Oprah Winfrey reported a story for 60 Minutes exploring the connection between childhood trauma and long term well-being that she says changed her life. “This story has had more impact on me than practically anything I’ve ever done,” says Winfrey who explored research around and outcomes of an intervention approach recognizing “ACEs” (Adverse Childhood Experiences).

The 60 minutes interview included leaders in the study of childhood trauma, including Dr. Bruce Perry, the Senior Fellow of the Child

Trauma Academy in Houston, an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern and Tim Grove of SaintA, a Milwaukee-based human services organization that strives to address the impact of trauma on children. SaintA was chosen by Ms. Winfrey as part of her $10 million pledge to provide Covid-19 relief in cities where she grew up and in May, 2019, Oprah’s foundation awarded SaintA a grant to provide telehealth mental health services to some Milwaukeeans hit hardest by Covid-19.

“Unless you fi x the trauma that has caused people to be the way they are, you are working on the wrong thing,” Winfrey told her hosts on CBS This Morning in March of 2018. “You can’t build resilience and grit if there is a big hole in the soul.”

John Walkup MD, LURIE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Until 2008, says Dr. John Walkup, Head of the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, anxiety disorders were not well understood. “We have known quite a bit about autism, ADHD and depression,” says Walkup. “But we were not as familiar with what is, ironically, the most common disorder, which is anxiety disorder.” In fact, says Dr. Walkup, some young people diagnosed with autism, ADHD or depression do not actually have those issues, but do have an underlying anxiety disorder.

In a 2008 Child/Adolescent Multimodal Study (CAMS), Walkup and his team at Lurie Children’s Hospital found that the combination of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and medication are superior to CBT treatment only. Now, they are undertaking a second study to explore the results of a “beefed up” CBT aspect to treatment in conjunction with parent-focused interventions and medication. Dr. Walkup aims to help primary care physicians identify anxiety disorders early as the earlier an anxiety disorder is identi fied and treated, the better the chance for both short and long term recovery.

Alexa NAMIJames,CHICAGO

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) has become “almost like a mental health Czar” in the Chicago area, says Alexa James, CEO of NAMI Chicago. “We have become the leader in all things mental health. It is rare that the city will pass a policy without a consultation, we consult during emergencies wit h fi rst responders, as well as deliver all training around mental health crises.”

NAMI works to educate the community through training, shifting perspectives by bringing in those who have experienced mental health issues into the conversation, often someone who does not fit the stereo type of someone with mental illness. Beyond education and training, a goal of NAMI Chicago is to be readily available for those in crisis in the community, and to fill in the gaps where social services might fall short. One example is the NAMI Chicago helped to train 911 police dispatch ers to handle mental health related calls. Another example was when

homeless shelters closed due to the pandemic, the NAMI Chicago team stepped in to fundraise and house the city’s homeless for 900 nights of hotel

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policy perspective, we talk about a holistic approach to wellness. Healing communities is about jobs, equity, housing, etc. It’s not just a clinical practice.” says James. “Now this rhetoric and approach has been adopted by the new mayoral administration.”

Dr. Patrick Carnes, THE MEADOWS: THE GENTLE PATH

Dr. Patrick Carnes is the founder and primary architect of Gentle Path at The Meadows addiction treatment center in Wickenburg, Arizona. Dr. Carnes has been credited with introducing the public to the term “sex addic tion” and has become the preeminent speaker and author on sex addiction and treatment. Carnes created the International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals and launched the website Sexhelp.com. His Certified Sex Addiction Therapist program has evolved into a nationwide network of outpatient and residential programs specializing in this work.

“Sex addiction involves the same reward centers and the same chemicals as other addictions,” says Carnes. “The behaviors of sexual addiction tap into the same parts of the brain.” Yet sex addiction, like food addiction, can be more di fficult than other additions because we are wired to be sexual. “Sex, like food, is about survival,” says Carnes. As the body of science around this addiction grows, Carnes believes the stigmas around sex addition will decrease.

Cameron Douglas, ABOVE AND BEYOND FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER

“Sometimes there is just a crack deep inside you, one you try to fi ll with drugs. And then the drugs take over,” writes Cameron Douglas, son and grandson of actors Michael Douglas and Kirk Douglas, in his recently published memoir Long Way Home. Douglas, who spent seven years in prison on drug-related charges says he thought he was fundamentally “not put together properly.”

Now Douglas is in recovery and works to raise awareness and funding for programs such as Above and Beyond Recovery Center in Chicago. Bryan Cressey, the founder of Above and Beyond, says his goal was to establish a treatment center welcoming all people, from all walks of life, equally. “Any person on earth, even down on their luck, or in prison, their life is as important to God as my life is,” said Cressy in a video address at the 2020 Above and Beyond Virtual Gala. The mission of the program is to serve the most fragile and vulnerable citizens of the Chicago area.

“At most places, if insurance doesn’t cover you, you are out the door,” says Douglas. “The simple fact that Above and Beyond takes people who are in need and will work with them as long as they need to, that is so powerful and it is important for people just coming through the doors to feel that.”

Kevin Love, THE KEVIN LOVE FUND

At first glance, Cleveland Cavaliers NBA superstar basketball player Kevin Love looks like the guy who has everything: NBA and Olympic championships, wealth, good looks and a supermodel girlfriend. That is why his candor around his personal struggle with mental illness has been extraordinarily powerful and has prompted other athletes to come forward and speak openly about their struggles. Love is normalizing the conversation around mental health amongst superstars and the general public alike.

“Call it a stigma or call it fear or insecurity — you can call it a num ber of things — but what I was worried about wasn’t just my own inner struggles but how difficult it was to talk about them. I didn’t want people to perceive me as somehow less reliable as a teammate, and it all went back to the playbook I’d learned growing up,” wrote Love in an article entitled “Everyone is Going Through Something” in The Player’s Tribune in March, 2018. After Love shared his experience with depression and anxiety in this widely-shared essay, he stepped into a role of leadership and advocacy, speaking regularly for organizations such as Mental Health America and Bring Change to Mind, and founding the Kevin Love Fund in 2018. Since then, Love has been awarded the ESPY Arthur Ashe Courage Award, Change Maker Award by the Child Mind Institute, the NBA Cares Assist Award and was a ESPY Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award finalist for his work around mental health advocacy.

Dr. Colleen

EATINGWILDFLOWERReichmann,THERAPYDISORDERRECOVERY

Dr. Colleen Reichman, author of The Inside Scoop on Eating Disorder Recovery, is a licensed clinical psychologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an eating disorders specialist and in fluencer who understands from personal experience what her clients experience. “At 14 years old, I weigh mysel f five, ten, sometimes 15 times a day. Always hoping for some magic number that didn’t exist. The results dictate my mood. Number up? Total devastation for the day. Number down? Cautious pride — but better double check in an hour, just to make sure,” writes Reichman on the Scary Mommy Website. The pursuit of thinness, she says, became more important than friends, more important than sports, more important even than health.

Reichmann is a young practitioner and by contrast to many therapy sites, her website is stylish and colorful. Beyond her private practice, media appearances, podcasts and professional training services, Reichmann has become one of social media’s most successful mental health in fluencers, garnering a following of over 81,000 followers on her Instagram account where she offers daily insight and information for those su ffering from an eating disorder or body image issues. Reichmann’s online blogs cover nuanced topics around this mental health struggle, including such topics as eating disorder recovery and the holidays, the complicated role of exercise in recovery, and the slippery slope of the wellness culture.

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DR. MARISHA CHILCOTT Morpheus Medical Aesthetics

What got you into the area of wellness? I had an epiphany on an airplane that I needed to become a physician. This meant going back to college and taking chemistry — Yikes! People would say, "Wait, you realize that you are going to be FORTY by the time that you finish med school?" And my response was that I would be 40, one way or another, so I might as well be forty and be a doctor...

Do you have any wellness heroes? If so, who? Gabrielle Reece (married to Laird Hamilton), retired professional volleyball player and mother of three, is brilliant and beautiful inside and out. Every woman who gets "out there" and just does IT, whatever "it" may be, even when the weather sucks. My mom, who keeps doing the best she can in terms of nutrition and exercise even though she is being slowly crippled by Parkinson's Disease.

Marisha’s top tips for how to be the best version of yourself:

1 Simply decide. To decide means to cut off other choices. Then all other decisions must be measured against the question, "Does this next action fit with my decision about who I want to be?" For example, if the best version of myself includes feeling great in your body, then each meal choice must meet the requirement that you are sure you are going to feel great after you fin ish eating it.

2 When we slip up and do something inconsis tent with our vision of our best self, pause, talk to ourselves as we would a dear friend — be kind, forgiving and encouraging. Remember that being our "best selves" is a practice , not an achievement.

3 Understand that our ideas about "best self" will evolve with time . Who we thought we wanted to be five years ago, may not be the same person as we want to be now.

DR. CHRIS BACCHI

Marin Medical Aesthetics

What got you into the area of wellness? As a physician, I am ever aware of our mortality. I highly value maximizing quality of life — living to our highest potential.

Do you have any wellness heroes? If so, who? I have a little-known physician hero… It’s safe to say we all know about the value of hand washing. But I had to look up the person who made this major contribution. It just so happens that it was first given value when it came to saving the lives of women giving birth. Dr. Semmelweis of Hungary, during the 1800's, unaware of microbes as we know them today, fi rst recommended cleaning with chlorine.

MORPHEUS MEDICAL AESTHETICS

An aesthetic medical spa with a mind for medicine but a soul for service. We believe in embracing aging as a valued and wellearned part of life, but if you want to grow older while leaving wrinkles behind, then we are here to support you!

Our treatments are all designed to promote wellness and vitality from within for natural-looking results. From prescription skincare, skin resurfacing and chemical peels, to Botox and facial contouring, we offer a full spectrum of aethetic services and treatments for your cosmetic needs.

But more importantly, we deliver a level of care and understanding that builds real relationships and turns firt-time patients into lifelong friends.

Led by board-certified D. Marisha Lockwood-Chilcott, our staff is comprised of trained and qualified experts with experience in nursing family medicine and aesthetics. We are ready to be your partner on your path to a better you.

In order to truly take care of our loved ones and thrive in all ways, personal and in business, we must start with ourselves. No matter what path our clients are currently on in life, we will guide them with love and value the process it takes it get there to truly thrive in 2021.

Pictured: Top left to right: Christine Shannon, Aishka Santoyo, Genesis Sanchez, Vicki Schmitt, Linda Monroe, Amelia Perez, Katrina Negoesco; Bottom left to right: Cherlyn Jeff ers, Julie Bones, Dr. Marisha Lockwood-Chilcott, Liz Piazza; Pup: Rosie. 107, CA, 415.924.1330,

DEANNE C. ROY, RN, BSN EnVie Skin and Body

What got you into the area of wellness? While working as a newborn and pediatric intensive care nurse for many years, I unfortunately got injured on the job and was searching for another area of nursing that I could feel just as passionate about. Several friends in the medical community recommended aesthetic nursing and it had me intrigued. What I came

to realize and love about this profession is that when people feel good about themselves and are happy about their outer appearance, they outwardly spread joy and love to others. It acts as a constant reminder how important it is to love ourselves and spread compassion to others.

3 Always wear sunscreen — no exceptions! :) Top Tips for How to Be the Best Version of Yourself:

Do you have any wellness heroes? If so, who? There are several inspiring practitioners and pioneers in the industry that I follow, but above all, Deepak Chopra has been someone with whom is a true guiding light. His beliefs and focus on the essence of spirituality and the importance of loving one’s self and the beauty from within, is something we promote exten sively at EnVie. We believe in the power of mind, body, and spirit, creating a deep connection between inner beauty and outer vitality.

Deanne’s Top Tips for How to Be the Best Version of Yourself:

1 Always focus on how you can be of service to others — and lead with that. Not only does it feel gratifying to extend help to those in need, but it warms your heart and puts a smile on your face. And that’s the best thing you can ever wear.

2 It may sound contrite, but you can never under estimate the power of a smile or a simple warm ge s ture or act of kindness to another person. I believe it’s our duty to spread joy, and do our own little part in making the world a happier place.

DEANNE ROY, R.N. BSN Aesthetic Nurse, Owner EnVie Skin & Body

EnVie restorative aesthetic treatments rely upon Deanne’s technical skills, cutting-edge aesthetic treatments, and the personal belief in the connection between inner beauty and outer vitality.

At EnVie Skin & Body, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, offering dierse services ranging from injectables to soften frown lines, fillers to add youthful olume, and multiple laser treatments as well as customizable facials. There’s truly something for everyone — at every age— at EnVie.

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MARIN MEDICAL AESTHETICS

At Marin Medical Aesthetics, Dr. Bacchi collaborates closely with her patients to achieve their desired skin and body sculpting goals. One might never guess her accolades of training at UC Berkeley, UCSF, Stanford, Harvard, and Cambridge by her warm and down to earth bedside manner. Yet, this extensive background is what gives her the scientific basis to delier advanced aesthetic results. One of her recent innovative achievements is being the firt and only physician in the Bay Area to offer the reolutionary technology of Broad Band Light with High Energy Rapid Output (BBL HERO). This device transforms the skin with both corrective and rejuvenating qualities. What makes this laser so special is that it delivers incredible results with 4 times the speed, 3 times the power, and two times the cooling. From the patient’s perspective, treatments are more comfortable, faster, and delivers exceptional results. Dr. Bacchi is dedicated to providing noninvasive skin and body aesthetic treatments that are individualized, satisfying, and offer minimal to no downtime. She emphasizes the importance of patient education in maximizing and maintaining results. Her patients appreciate her artistic eye and attention to detail.

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BY JEANNE COOPER

THE LATEST LOCAL TRAVEL DEALS AND GETAWAYS PLUS JOURNEYS AROUND THE GLOBE

Canyon Ranch, Woodside

Serenity Now — Or Later

BY JEANNE COOPER

Wine, chocolate, pickleball: They’re not just pandemic coping mecha nisms. They’re three ways I’m reliving my week-long experience at Rancho La Puerta, the iconic, 4,000-acre wellness and spa retreat just across the border from San Diego.

I had known the essentials of the 81-yearold sanctuary’s regime — early-morning mountain hikes, daytime fitness and wellness classes, and evening lectures and entertain ment, interspersed with mostly plant-based meals and optional spa treatments — long before visiting in late 2019, thanks to a former colleague who had raved about its restor

I was a little too early for spa director Claudia Sugey Villalon’s new 80th anniver sary experience, the Embodying Well-being Ritual, which begins with a ritual sage smudge and includes setting an intention, bodywork, a detoxifying clay abdominal mask and abdominal massage. But I discovered the unexpected pleasures of sampling Valle de Guadalupe vintages in the ranch’s hilltop wine bar and on a custom winery tour, nib bling artisanal chocolate after a bean-to-bar demonstration, and whacking the heck out of a plastic ball with holes in it. The most injuries on the resort come from overly avid pickleball players, the instructor told me, shortly before I skinned a knee.

I had the most company at an evening Q&A session with co-founder Deborah Szekely, now 98, who grew up in New York City, Tahiti and Marin. She was still a teenager when she and her late husband, Edmond Szekely, a Hungarian Jewish professor, founded their Baja California retreat in 1940. They had been forced across the border by U.S. officials seeking to deport Edmond to a homeland threatened by Nazis. Now their nonprofit Fundación La Puerta aids community and environmental programs in Tecate.

beginning work on an eco-friendly village of 108 residences and launching a 21-day sab batical program.

So they know something about resilience, another concept I’ve tried to retain while dreaming about a return to Rancho La Puerta (1-week stays from $4,500, including meals and most activities, with shorter stays possi ble; rancholapuerta.com). Here are four more destination spas for experiencing serenity now, or later, with just some of their key expe riences and Covid-19 precautions listed.

CANYON RANCH WOODSIDE Woodside, California

Ambiance: The newest wellness destination in the Bay Area debuted in November 2019 on the grounds of the former Stillheart Institute, then had to close in February for six months before reopening. So word is just getting out about this 38-room oasis, recently named Best Wellness Retreat in California by the World Spa & Wellness Awards.

ative effects. So I signed up for many of those options, including water aerobics, Pilates, restorative yoga, tennis, an organic cooking class, presentations on communication and nutrition, jewelry making, Watsu (a kind of floating massage in a warm pool) and a choco late body wrap.

Deborah and daughter Sarah Livia Szekely Brightwood, who lives in Mill Valley and serves as the company’s president, have also persevered in the face of the loss of Deborah’s son Alex in 2002 and Sarah’s 17-year-old daughter Emily in 2015. In 2019, they battled a woodland fi re that came close to their casi tas and fitness studios, and then pitched in to help an even larger inferno that destroyed homes in Tecate, where most of their loyal staff ork. More recently, the Rancho La Puerta team has retooled class sizes and times, and moved more of them outdoors, to address Covid-19 concerns, while also

A more intimate sibling of Canyon Ranch resorts in the Berkshires (Lenox, Mass.) and Tucson, the 16-acre Woodside location has the distinction of towering redwoods and glass treehouses as the backdrop for selfdirected or themed programs to help reset rhythms and aid personal growth. It’s also the only Canyon Ranch to serve wine.

“Balance is our philosophy, but if someone is looking for rejuvenation as well as regen eration, they can do it,” says General Manager Kristi Dickinson, adding that 90 percent of the wine list is from the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. That pairs nicely with Chef Isabelle Jackson Nunes’ focus on local, regenerative agriculture. “At other properties it’s more about portion control and nutrition,

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but here you also have the California culinary aspect,” Dickinson adds.

Covid-19 caretaking: “Because we have so much outdoor space, we were already pre pared” for pandemic restrictions, Dickinson notes. Space heaters facilitate outdoor din ing, while the massive fi re pits in dining area allow guests to congregate but still stay dis tanced. Masks are worn in all the places you’d expect; outside, guests should carry one at all times to put on when encountering someone from outside their household. Occupancy currently runs about half of the 76-person maximum.

Fitness favorite: To take full advantage of the sylvan setting, Dickinson recommends complimentary guided hikes on short but scenic nature trails, featuring meditation benches and creek-crossing bridges, and the Forest Fitness course, which includes monkey bars and climbing ropes.

Spa signature: Keep the woodsy vibe going by following a hike with a 90-minute Forest Aromatherapy massage ($260), which incorporates a juniper essential oil blend, according to Dickinson. Canyon Ranch has also partnered with McEvoy Ranch to create treatments using the latter’s olive-based ODE Natural Beauty Products.

Top takeaways: Canyon Ranch’s online shop carries products from all the brand’s locations, including its day spa at the Venetian in Las Vegas, whose manager Deirdre Strunk helps oversee the other sites’ spa , fitness and beauty offerings. Dickinson encourages guests to buy Fitness for Your Feet ($65), exercise domes “about the size of a softball with hard rubber pegs” that are used in a class of the same name and come with an illustrated booklet of simple workouts for your feet. “If you have an inferior base, you’re going to start having issues in your ankles, your hips, your back,” explains Dickinson.

Vitals: Lodging and meal packages in January start at $1,000 a night ($1,100 with wellness services); canyonranch.com/woodside

GOLDEN DOOR Escondido, California

Ambiance: Created by Rancho La Puerta cofounder Deborah Szekely in 1958 as an exclusive, upscale alternative to her thenrustic Tecate spa, Golden Door has evolved since its days as a hideaway for Hollywood celebrities and billionaires’ spouses. One of the latter, Joanne Conway, bought the northern San Diego County hillside enclave in 2012, expanding its footprint to 600 acres while keeping the Japanese theme of its gardens, art and architecture. Small clusters of low-rise

buildings — including just 40 single-occupancy rooms — are sheltered by sustainable citrus, bamboo, olive and avocado groves, plus koi ponds and a new pollinator garden.

Clientele on most week-long, genderrestricted visits are now likely to be high-powered women who lean in, as well as those who hope to become lean by powering through morning hikes and personalized fitness routines. Golden Door’s calendar also allows for six coed and six men’s camps sprinkled throughout the year. All profits from the all-inclusive price of nearly $10K a week and sales of Golden Door products fund

Golden Door

philanthropies benefiting children and youth, including the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center and the I Have a Dream Foundation.

Covid-19 caretaking: Many classes and meals have moved outdoors with physical distancing — easy to do with state-required reduced occupancy. Guests are escorted to their room at check-in (no lobby mingling) and wear face coverings when face up during their daily massages, among other typical mask and distancing protocols.

Fitness favorite: The abundant hiking trails that traverse mountains and creeks and start right outside guests’ doors are “beloved and magical,” says Karen Van Ness, the general manager. “We have an Olympic gold medalist here this week and he is raving about the running and hiking.” Dance classes are also a hit — “guests are in desperate need of fun,” she notes — and are offered all week in genres from Bollywood to Zumba, “even show tunes with a very cool dance choreography.”

Spa signature: Personalized, in-room daily massages that “soothe and relax stressed muscles and mind” are always highlights, according to Van Ness, who also recommends the herbal wraps on spa director Michelle Schlekewey’s menu. “We use ancient techniques with sheets wrapped in our very own hand-picked rosemary,” Van Ness says. “Your body just pours out the toxins in just minutes, and your skin is radiant.”

Top takeaways: Every guest room comes stocked with 15 spa and body products, which can also be found at shop.goldendoor.com. Van Ness recommends the bamboo face scrub ($48): “Just opening it up at home brings back every blissful moment, and your skin feels smooth and bright just like a fresh peach.” The online store also offers artisanal foods like wild flower honey ($18) — Executive Chef Greg Frey Jr. is also a beekeeper — and the same energizing potassium broth ($12) served between Golden Door’s fitness classes.

Vitals: One-week stays from $9,950; goldendoor.com

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Ambiance: This dreamy, 400-acre sanctuary in the Sonoran Desert north of Tucson has been rebalancing lives since 1995. Guests are asked to leave cell phones and other digital devices in a “sleeping bag” in their rooms, which include adobe-style casitas, villas and fully equipped residences with neutral modern décor and views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Now owned by Hyatt, Miraval also operates destination spas in Austin and the Berkshires (Lenox, Mass.).

Arizona activities include a wide range of wellness classes and spa treatments, hiking, mountain biking, “equine experiences” at Purple Sage Ranch and “Conscious Cooking” cuisine and demonstrations in its Cactus Flower Kitchen, featuring produce from a nearby farm and onsite garden. Among newer classes recommended for guests who need to unwind from pandemic stress: making mandalas, creating chakra bracelets, meditative

drumming and guided visualizations with crystals and river stones.

Covid-19 caretaking: Masks are required in indoor public areas, the spa (except during facial treatments) and outdoors where distancing can’t be maintained. Yoga and fitness classes have moved outdoors, while the Life in Balance Spa has temporarily closed its shared areas (lockers, whirlpools, etc.). Sign up for classes and activities in advance, due to reduced capacity.

Worthy wellness: In “It’s Not About the Horse,” a popular 2.5-hour class ($150) led by equine programs director Wyatt Webb, participants “learn that they were not born with fear or self-doubt, the two culprits that stand between merely surviving life and experiencing the joy of living,” says Simon Marxer, Miraval’s director of spa and well-being.

Spa signature: When available, the Vasudhara treatment (starting at $285) “combines the weightlessness of water with the deeply

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relaxing stretches of Thai massage,” Marxer says. Guests wear masks to block out light as they float in body-temperature water to sounds from powerful underwater speakers.

Top takeaways: Check out the Miraval Blog (blog.miravalresorts.com) for recipes and mindfulness tips from the resort’s experts. For more tranquility at home, Marxer recommends a wooden bed for cell phones ($58) and a plush featherbed for humans ($1,200) from miravalstore.myshopify.com.

Vitals: Day packages (including lunch) from $249, all-inclusive overnights from $669 per person, plus resort fee; miravalarizon.com

SENSEI LANAI, A FOUR SEASONS RETREAT

Lanai City, Hawaii

Ambiance: Opened in late 2019, this transformation of the former Lodge at Koele from a tropical country manor to an elite wellness destination is the brainchild of Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison and Dr. David Agus, author of the best-selling “A Short Guide to a Long Life.” Its onsite practitioners combine a science-based approach with the gentle sincerity of the islands’ culture to encourage daily practices promoting health and longevity.Ellison

purchased most of the small island of Lanai in 2012, but took his time remodeling the second of its two Four Seasons resorts, this one with 96 rooms on 24 acres near misty forests and green pastures. Now glass-walled fitness studios and spacious spa bungalows (hale) with private garden pools line the lush, statuary-dotted grounds also featuring a lake, undulating swimming pool and 10 discreetly hidden onsen (hot tubs). Ellison’s longtime collaborator Nobu Matsuhisa created artful, Japanese-inspired menus for Sensei by Nobu that feature produce from the resort’s organic farm and reflect Agus’ nutritional philosophy.

Covid-19 caretaking: Many services and classes at Sensei Lanai were private before the pandemic forced the resort to close temporarily, and the same is true after its reopening

in November, with even more one-on-one options. Guests need to wear masks in public indoor spaces and when receiving in-room services; all seating is 6 feet apart, with private dining available.

Worthy wellness: Under the Sensei Program led by Retreat Director Sharon Narduzzi, guides with post-graduate health degrees provide initial, data-driven physical assessments of guests and then refi ne personalized itineraries based on their goals along three paths:

Top takeaways: While Sensei Lanai’s onsite boutique is temporarily closed, it’s easy to fi nd copies online of Dr. Agus’ compact opus, “A Short Guide to a Long Life.” In his follow-up to the 2012 bestseller, “The End of Illness,” the cancer specialist recommends low-cost daily routines to optimize healthy lifespans.

Vitals: Guided Sensei stays in January start at $800 a night, including a $600 nightly wellness credit for spa treatments, private wellness classes and island activities (archery,

Move, Nourish and Rest. Regardless of your end game, start the day with the 60-minute Morning Meditation and Yoga to clear mind and body.

Spa signature: The custom facial ($450 for 60 minutes) and aquatic bodywork ($600 for two hours) are unfortunately unavailable during Covid times, but the luxurious facilities of the 1,000-square-foot spa (hale), which include an infrared sauna, deep ofuro bathtub and indoor and outdoor rain showers, make any treatment memorable. You can also just savor private time in the hale (from $300 for 60 minutes).

sailing, golf, horseback riding, etc.); a la carte rates from $650 a night. All rates include round-trip airfare from Honolulu on Lanai Air and island shuttle; fourseasons.com/sensei

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Local Spa Experts Share Their Home Spa Tips

At the time of print, the county is on lockdown, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do some major self care until this forced homestay is lifted. We’ve gone to a few local spas to learn from their top people how to do some serious pandemic pampering.

BY MIMI TOWLE

THE SPA AT CASA SAUSALITOMADRONA,

Where: The Spa at Casa Madrona is a 3,000 sq ft space that includes four treatment rooms, for individual or tandem (couples) spa sessions, an indoor lounge, a fitness room, steam rooms, and two open-air courtyard spaces, one wit h fi re pits. The spa program focuses on providing guests with transformative wellness experiences, that include holistic approaches to classic spa treatments and immersive well-

wellness ritual is a bath. This wellness water journey has the power to allow the body and mind to heal not only physiologically, but emotionally as well. Depending on your needs, short duration hot water baths are stimulating and detoxifying, while long duration warm baths are calming and relaxing. Cool water baths help to refresh and renew. For my bath ritual, I start with a self-massage of nourishing oil from head to toe, while I wait for the bath to fi ll. In the water, I like to add Epsom salt and/or CBD soaks, as well as crystals

including during their service. Staff rotocols include taking temperatures upon start of their shift, wearing masks and face shields when per forming services, as well as changing into clean uniforms after each service. Guests are cur rently encouraged to enjoy their spa treatments al fresco style in our two outdoor treatment spaces, built specifically to observe social dis tancing measures during this time. Treatment spaces are also left vacant, for at least an hour in between treatments, to allow spa staff o change over every piece of linen in the treat ment room and sanitize, with attention to safe and clean protocols.

CAVALLOSAUSALITOPOINT,

Where: Designed for nurturing and renewal, this contemporary oasis of serenity integrates the finest cultural healing practices from around the world. Onsite facilities include a heated meditation pool, eucalyptus-infused steam rooms, outdoor Jacuzzis, indoor and out door showers, a relaxation lounge, an outdoor firepit and a Zen garden. Cavallo Point’s Healing Arts Center & Spa was named Sustainable Spa of the year by Green Spa network.

ness journeys, centered around water, sound, spirituality and astrology.

Who: Spa Manager, Qadiri Zebrowski, brings two decades of wellness experience to her role with career highlights including overseeing Healing Arts at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and working as a craniosacral technician, massage therapist and esthetician.

What (pro tip): “My favorite at home, DIY

and semi precious stones that infuse energy into the water. Then I light a candle, set an intention and soak in the tub for at least 20 minutes. This is a ‘spa time’ I treat as sacred and make time for weekly, taking at least two baths every week.”

How: The Spa at Casa is extremely focused on safety during Covid-19. Guest protocols include filling out a consent form, taking tempera tures upon arrival and requiring all guests to wear a mask throughout their visit to the spa,

Who: Before being the Spa Director for Cavallo Point, Matt Turner was the Senior Spa Director of the Americas at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts where he oversaw nine spas. In 2017, Turner relocated to live in his hometown in the San Francisco Bay Area to work at Cavallo Point in Sausalito.

What (pro tip): “Create a spa experience at home by taking a warm bath in a lavender bath soak or a CBD bath soak to relax your muscles. Listen to at least ten minutes of a meditation

Montage Healdsburg

to relax your mind. Pamper yourself with a nightly skin care ritual by washing your face, apply an anti-aging serum, night cream and don’t forget to use the eye cream to prevent bags under your eyes in the morning. And most importantly, if you have partner at home, trade off iving each other massages.”

How: All guests and employees are required to wear masks. All guests will be asked our Covid-19 questionnaire (same questionnaire as our property arrival). Guests will be invited to arrive no sooner than 15 minutes before their treatment time. When the guest parks their car in the parking lot they will open their spa con firmation email and click “check in.” Book4time will send the guest their locker number and inform the guest to head straight to the locker room. Therapists and guests will wear masks during the entire treatment. When departing, guests will have the option for a touchless checkout that they can complete by clicking “check out” on their con firmation email. The guest can check out at the spa front desk if they would like to purchase retail. The floors will be marked to ensure guests are wait ing in line at least 6 feet apart.

HEALDSBURGMONTAGE

Where: Spa Montage Healdsburg, situated above the Alexander Valley, offers 11 appointed treatment rooms and thoughtfully designed relaxation spaces, a state-of-thear t fitness center and a zero-edge adult pool. Spa Montage will feature both signature and seasonal treatments showcasing the region’s fi nest indigenous ingredients combined with the industry’s most exclusive products and highly trained experts.

Who: Carrie Sotebeer brings more than a decade of experience to her new role at Spa Montage where she will oversee all spa and fitness operations. Joining Montage from The West Hollywood EDITION, Sotebeer has led past teams to great success including secur ing the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating for The Phoenician Spa in 2019.

What (pro tip): “I like to get up early and my morning regimen helps me to not only start the day on a positive note, but helps me to remain grounded throughout the day. I find keeping to a routine is the most important thing; it helps keep me sane! In order to start the day clean from the inside-out, I will not do anything before I have my glass of warm water with lemon. After that, I will sit quietly and medi tate for about 20 minutes before I begin my daily yoga practice. I try to do yoga for at least 30 minutes. I always finish the day with some quiet time and gratitude. I like to reflect on the day and all the things for which I am grateful.”

How: At Spa Montage Healdsburg, our primary goal is creating a safe place for our guests and associates. Upon opening the resort, we are implementing Montage International’s Peace of Mind Commitment, which enhances our company’s already stringent health and safety protocols to ensure compliance with the highest standards, certi fications and state and county regulations. Temperatures will be taken prior to entering Spa Montage. Social distancing will be adhered to in public spa areas, with each treatment scheduled to allow additional time between guests to allow treatment spaces to be deeply cleaned and to manage capacity in the building. (Steam room will be temporar ily closed and we will not be using steam in any treatments.) There will also be increased cleaning and sanitation procedures, as well as masks and gloves to be used by spa therapists. Hand sanitizers, masks and gloves will also be made available for guest use.

SANREDMINT,FRANCISCO

Where: Redmint recently opened an urban wellness sanctuary in San Francisco’s Marina District. Inspired by time-honored Eastern beauty rituals and traditional herbology, Redmint features holistic skincare collections, wellness remedies and restorative health treatments. Services balance the mind-body connection and help with pain and in flammation, insomnia, stress, digestion, headaches, hormone imbalances and more.

Who: Founder Helina Fan, an entrepreneur and incoming doctor of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), blends together ancient wisdom, nature’s power, modern science and a holistic approach to skin health. She created Redmint to share and educate people about the transformative effects of TCM, rooted in the notion that the key to health is a balanced approach to body, mind and spirit.

What (Pro tip): “I love using our herbal-based facial treatment masks. Our Pearl Brightening mask is particularly great in the winter to slough away dull skin cells and reveal a brighter, more luminous complexion. Goji Berry enhances absorption to improve clarity, balance and radiance to restore a revitalized, newfound freshness and youthful vitality to the skin.”

How: Redmint is extremely focused on safety during Covid-19. Guest protocols include fi lling out a consent form, taking temperatures upon arrival and requiring all guests to wear a mask throughout their visit to the spa, including during their service. Staff rotocols include taking temperatures upon start of their shift, wearing masks and gloves when performing services. All treatment rooms have air puri fiers and windows open. There is a 20 minute period in between treatments for the staff o sanitize.

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TANK OF GAS

Clockwise from left: Watershed at the Owl; Empire Mine Historic State Park, Bourn Cottage; Holbrooke Hotel

First known as Boston Ravine, and then officially named Centerville, Grass Valley wa s fi nally named as such — for unknown reasons — in 1852, the year after its post office was established. Empire Mine and North Star Mine, which are both located within the town, produced vast amounts of gold and made Grass Valley the wealthiest of all California mining settlements. Many tin miners from Cornwall, England came to the area during the Gold Rush and the town celebrates their heritage to this day, with annual Cornish Christmas and St Piran's Day festivities. Strolling down the quaint streets of downtown, visitors will see bustling shops, restaurants and dozens of buildings that date back to the mid-19th century.

EAT Watershed at the Owl

This location has been feeding the community since the 1800s, when it first served Cornish pasties — pronounced pas-tees — to local miners. Later it turned into a watering hole and steakhouse for locals, but since 2018 it has been the Watershed at the Owl. The restaurant offers a fresh, creative menu that highlights the freshest, locally raised and farmed food the region has to offer, and a killer wine list. Check out the delicious and very reasonably priced Twisted Cedar Zinfandel. watershedattheowl.com

DO Empire Mine Historic State Park

In 1974, California State Parks purchased the Empire Mine property and made it a historic park. Take a peek into the entrance of a mine shaft — that leads to 367 miles of underground tunnels — for an actual glimpse into the past and then walk the grounds to learn about one of the state’s most prosperous Gold Rush sites. Swing by the working blacksmith shop and head over to the Bourn Cottage, a stunning

country residence complete with fountains, gardens and a two-story mansion modeled after 1800s English noble estates. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25730

STAY Holbrooke Hotel

After a two year closure for intense remodeling, the historic Holbrooke Hotel is back in business. A landmark property on Grass Valley’s Main Street that boasts prominent former guests like Mark Twain, Ulysses S. Grant and Herbert Hoover, the excitement surrounding the hotel’s reopening is so strong that tours are offered to curious folks. Local architects and designers preserved many historic elements and seamlessly integrated modern touches throughout — guests will marvel at the restored classic tiled bathrooms with clawfoot tubs, exposed wood beams with flourishes and antique brass lighting that live in harmony with features like Bluetooth speakers, Fellow kettles for in-room coffee and tea and bedside tablets. holbrooke.com

DESTINATION Grass Valley DISTANCE FROM MARIN 140 miles KASIA PAWLOWSKA

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Work with Wine from Hotel

In response to the popularity of our Work from Hotel article in the last issue, we are bringing you more opportunities for the foodies (and oenophiles) who need to work, but could use a safe break from their home office.

BY MIMI

THE PARK JAMES HOTEL

1400 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, 650.304.3880 parkjameshotel.com

This sophisticated yet comfortable retreat in the heart of Menlo Park features custom, modern design with extensive outdoor seating options. Onsite restaurant Oak + Violet’s James Beard Award winner, Shelley Lindgren, curates special seasonal wines to compliment chef Simona Olveri’s delicious Sicilian-inspired cuisines (socially-distanced seating options indoors and out).

Plus, work at the Park James in a beautiful guest room complete with an HVAC unit ensuring you don’t share the air with other guestrooms. Enjoy amenities including the outdoor fitness center, room service and outdoor dining. Close to Stanford, shops and outdoor activities.

Package Details: Cost: $125, with guestroom access from 7a.m.- 5 p.m.

• Complimentary Latte, Coffee or Tea and Water

• Massage available by appointment (extra cost)

• Pet friendly (extra cost)

VISTA COLLINA RESORT

850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, 707.251.3060

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Located at the gateway to Napa Valley, and right next to sister property, Meritage Resort and Spa, Vista Colina Resort is uniquely set up for an easy Workcation from Marin County. Large meeting rooms, pools, and extensive outdoor spaces, plus access to the amenities at Meritage including the award-winning, Spa Terra, located in the estate wine cave. The property has been certified Clean + Safe by the California Hotel & Lodging Association.

Package Details:

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• Villa-like one-bedroom suite with a full kitchen

• Complimentary $30 daily resort fee + bottle of Trinitas Cellars wine

• Access to the resort’s on-site tasting rooms

• Complimentary outdoor wellness classe

• Pet-friendly amenities

FAIRMONT SONOMA MISSION INN

100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, 707.938.9000 somomamissioninn.com

While all the local Fairmont properties are offering various work from home packages, the School and Pool package at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, caught our eye for those working parents out there. Bring your mask, and clean bill of health, and enjoy the grounds. The culinary team provides a farm to fork dining for the entire family.

Package Details:

• Guaranteed late (after-school) check out, 4 pm 10% discount off all food & beverage (includes wine and alcohol)

• On-property tech support

• Complimentary use of Fairmont bikes during stay

• Complimentary Fairmont Fit (P.E. clothes)

The Grapes Go On

New beginnings from an old vineyard

Speaking of New Year, new you, we wanted to shine the light on the latest iteration of the Borreo Ranch vineyards, which were founded in 1881 by the Italian immigrant and Napa grocer Felix Borreo near Napa Soda Springs. In 1992, Silverado purchased the site and the winery remained one of Napa’s last "ghost" wineries until it was destroyed in the 2017 wildfires. However, under Silverado’s care, the vineyard known as Soda Creek Ranch has continued to thrive with olives, citrus, figs, pomegranates and of course, grapes. With this inaugural magnum of 2019 Rosato of Sangiovese, Silverado is kicking off the new Borreo brand of wines from the historic Zinfandel, Sangiovese and Kerner vines, in addition to olive oil from the original planting of this property — which has been named Borreo Ranch Vineyard. Cheers to evolving.

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FamilyCare Allergy & Asthma is your trusted partner in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies and asthma, with three convenient locations in the region. Our practice has been serving the community since 1979 and we are excited to open a new office in San Rafael, staffed by our three allergists. We treat patients of all ages and our goal is to provide every patient with high-quality, personalized care so that those suffering can find relief and get back to the things they love. Nuestras doctoras hablan español.

treatment of allergies and asthma, with three convenient locations in the region. We remain open and available to provide you with the care you need during these challenging times, and have implemented numerous measures to keep you safe in our offices. Our practice has been serving the community since 1979 and we are excited to open a new office in San Rafael, staffed by our three allergists. Nuestras doctoras hablan español. Board-Eligible

New office in San Rafael!

To schedule an appointment, call 415.847.4022. FamilyCareAllergy.com

San Rafael • Petaluma • Santa Rosa

Christine Royer, M.D. Board-Certified Allergist

Julie Caraballo, M.D. Board-Certified Allergist

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A ROUNDUP OF THE HOTTEST LOCAL EVENTS, SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND PLACES TO EAT

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AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO RESTAURANTS IN MARIN EDITED BY CHRISTINA MUELLER

Which restaurants offer takeout?

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CHEERS TO OUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS FOR STAYING OPEN AND PIVOTING TO TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY.

PLEASE CONTACT EACH RESTAURANT TO CONFIRM THEIR LATEST OFFERINGS AND HOURS AND ENJOY THE RESTAURANT BOUNTY OF THIS AMAZING COUNTY.

MADERACORTE

Amy's Drive Thru American Opened August, 2020. Open for takeout daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Known for the salads, veggie burgers, and grilled cheese sandwiches, the organic fast food concept that originated in Santa Rosa is best experienced via the namesake drive thru but is just as fun to eat on the colorful patio. The burrito is even available gluten-free. 5839 Paradise Drive, 415.737.0655

Boca Pizzeria Italian Open for takeout and delivery, SundayThursday, 12 -8 Mondays.zarella.withNeapolitan-stylemeats,free-rangeavailable,organicappetizers,etals.country’sbreweriesshowcasesingredientsbountyNortherninspired-9Friday-Saturday,p.m.;12p.m.TheItalian-pizzeriautilizesCalifornia’sofseasonalandlocalmicro-andwineboutiquevari-Themenuincludessaladsofproducewhenpastas,localpoultryanddessertsandpizzashouse-mademozWinehalfoffon

1544 Redwood Highway, 415.924.3021

Burmatown Asian Open for takeout, TuesdaySaturday, 3-8 p.m. or delivery 3-7 p.m. The

small home-style Asian fusion restaurant offers fresh, light meals like tea leaf salad and basil shrimp stir-fry, as well as curries, coconut rice and chili-garlic green beans. Extra heat optional. Prepare for a short wait if dining in, or order for takeout. 60 Corte Madera Ave, 415.945.9096

Cafe Verde Californian Open for takeout and delivery daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. This revamped cafe offers Neapolitan pizza, pasta, risotto, and salads nearly all day long. Enjoy any of these items inside or out on the patio along with local and international wines and beers. 502 Tamalpais Drive, 415.927.1060

Flores Mexican Open for takeout and delivery daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. With an emphasis on regional Mexican dishes and flavors sourced from family recipes, the menu is based on California seasonality and revolves around masa. The daily-made tortillas are featured in dishes such as duck confit enchiladas, Dungeness crab tostadas, and chilibraised beef short ribs. There’s a full bar to boot. 301 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.500.5145

Pig In A Pickle American Open for takeout, and curb side service daily, 11

a.m.-7:30 p.m. Delivery via Dine-In comingsausagespickles,Carolina.Memphisbecuevariouscraftedeatery.atchickenbrisket,and(415.927.9007).MarinFreshlocallysourcedpork,ribs,andgetstarbillingthisTownCenterSaucesaretorepresentAmericanbarregions,includingandSouthHouse-madebuns,andwillkeepyouback.

341 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.891.3265

RH Marin American Opened July, 2020 for takeout, daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Ride up the golden-hued elevator to the top floor to a restaurant bedecked in RH style and linger over a shaved vegetable salad, a truffled grilled cheese sandwich on Panorama Bakery sourdough or a namesake RH Burger. This rooftop sunroom boasts glass ceilings and walls for an epic view of Mount Tam and a feeling of floating above it all. 1750 Redwood Highway at The Village, 628.266.2040

Veggie Grill Vegan/ Vegetarian Open for takeout daily, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Delivery via DoorDash. Veggie Grill is a hotbycelebratesrestaurantfast-casualchainthattheveggieofferingavarietyofsandwichesand

burgers, entree salads, bowls, home-style plates, shareable sides, organic teas and housemade desserts prepared only with vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts.

147 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.945.895 4

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Barefoot Cafe American Open for takeout daily, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Tony Senehi prepares fresh California dishes with local organic ingredients from sustainable sources. A popular brunch spot, this quaint restaurant in the heart of Fairfax serves locals and tourists everything from eggs Benedict to panna cotta dessert. 1900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.460.2160

Fradelizio's Italian Takeout and contactless curbside rangenaturalhealthywithblends3-8Wednesday-Monday,availablep.m.Fradelizio’sNorthernItalianCalifornia-inspiredfare,featuringbeefandfree-chickendishes.

35 Broadway Blvd, 415.459.1618

The Hummingbird American Takeout avail able daily, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Delivery via Grubhub, Uber Eats, or Seamless, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This New Orleans-style restaurant serves up creole staples like fried chicken and

waffles, shrimp and grits, po’boys, gumbo, and beignets. Opt for the spicy syrup or home made hot sauce to get that Cajun kick. Cash only. 57 Broadway Blvd, 415.457.9866

Split Rock Tap & Wheel American Café and Taproom open for takeout, Monday-Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 12-8 p.m. The former Fairfax Cyclery space, which had been operating as just a bike shop, has been reconfigured and now also serves food and an assortment of beers. Menu items include pizzas, sand wiches, and snacks like citrus-marinated olives or house-made pickles. Beers on tap are almost all exclusively local favorites. 2020 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.721.7644

Stillwater Californian Opened June, 2020. Open for Wednesday-Friday,takeout 3-8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 12-8 p.m. Fairfax native Margaret Ruiz and her life and business partner, David, joined forces with chef Cameron Myers to bring the bounty of the county to the table. Appetizers and salads feature local cheeses, oysters, and produce while the cheeseburger with Stemple Creek beef topped with housecured pork belly, has already developed a cult

following. 23 415.524.8478Broadway,

Village Sake Japanese Open for pre-order takeout and delivery bento boxes, Thursday-Sunday, 4:30-7 p.m. Sake Bin is currently closed. Lucky for Fairfax, beloved former Sushi Ran chef Scott Whitman opened an izakaya, a menu.SakeTheopensbeers.plussaladsfindcompactcommunityJapanese-stylepub.Inthespace,you’llsushiandskewers,andsmallplates,greatsakeandcraftThedailywaitlistonlineat5p.m.adjoiningsakebar,Bin,hasaseparate

19 Bolinas Road, 415.521.5790

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Gott’s Roadside American Takeout avail able daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The restaurant’s only Marin outpost features the signature Californiainspired dishes Gott’s is known for as well as a roll-up garage door that brings the outside in when weather permits and a 30-foot-long pine table for communitystyle eating. 302 Bon Air Center, 415.785.4233Greenbrae,

Guesthouse Californian Curbside pickup daily, from 5 p.m. onwards. Menu posted by 1:30 p.m. each day. Jared

Rogers, the former executive chef of Picco, heads up the kitchen, partnering with mixolo gist Dustin Sullivan on this 110-seat space. Look for theorwithkurobutaasCaliforniawell-executedcuisinesuchminilobsterrollsorporkchopscrispypotatoessavoraSlingshotatbustlingbar. 850 College Ave, Kentfield, 415.419.5101

Half Day Cafe American Delivery outaandcoffeeandalsobreakfastcafelargeintertwiningawaya.m.-2:30Saturday-Sunday,7Monday-Friday,available,a.m.-2:30p.m.;8p.m.Tuckedinasettingofivyandopenwindows,thisisthequintessentialnookandisopenforbrunchlunch,includingdrinks,pastriesmuchmore.Enjoycasualmealinsideoronthepatio.

848 College Ave, 415.459.0291Kentfield,

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Farmshop American Takeout and curbside pickup available daily, 4-9 p.m. Located in the Marin Country Mart since 2013, Farmshop Marin has quickly become a top spot here in the county and earns raves for its avocado hummus. Indoor and outdoor seating available. 2233 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.755.6700

Hog Island Oyster Co. Seafood Open for takeout bay-to-barandseasonalfeaturesCountryTheDoorDashDelivery11:30Wednesday-Sunday,a.m.-8p.m.availablewithandCaviar.full-serviceMarinMartlocationafullbarwithcocktails,beerwineandthesamephilosophy

as the Tomales Bay original. Oysters, raw and grilled are a must, then check the day’s menu to see what was most recently pulled from Marin’s waters before deciding what to eat. 2401 Larkspur Landing Circle, 628.253.5905

Left Bank Restaurant French Open for takeout, downtown.andhugemainortheWhetherthancommunityservingsicThis(Spanish/Mexican).Lito's(Mediterranean)only,takeoutrestaurantingUberwitha.m.-10a.m.-11Friday-Saturday,11:30Monday-Thursday,a.m.-10p.m.;11:30p.m.;Sunday,11p.m.DeliveryDoorDashandEats.Alsoplay-hostto"virtual"conceptsforanddeliveryKebaberybyMesoandCocinaHispanaauthenticallyclasbrasseriehasbeentheLarkspurformoretwodecades.onthepatio,atEuropean-stylebarinthecasuallyelegantdiningroomwithafireplace,it’safunFrenchexperiencein

507 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.3331

Perry's American Open for takeout, MondayThursday, 3-9 parkingandbrunchLunchindiningbuilding,ingthreefamousoriginalitybarAmericanhasPerry'sp.m.12-3Friday-Sunday,p.m.;Bruchp.m.;Dinner,3-9DeliveryviaCaviar.onMagnoliathequintessentiallyfare,bustlingandwarmpersonaltheSanFranciscohasalwaysbeenfor.Alongwithseparatedinroomsinahistoricthere’soutdooronthepatioandtheredwoodgrove.anddinnerdaily,onweekendsholidays;valetintheevenings.

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R'noh Thai Thai Open for takeout only, daily, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4:30-9 p.m. This cozy place by the Corte Madera Creek has a reputation for fresh flavors. From curries and Thai barbecue to noodle dishes and the classic tom kha (coconut lemongrass soup), R’Noh is bound to satisfy your Thai cravings. For an indulgent treat, try the fried sweet potato appetizer. 1000 Magnolia Ave, 415.925.0599

Rustic Bakery Californian Open daily, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. for counter orders to-go or curbside delivery via phone or ChowNow. Delivery via Caviar and DoorDash. Catering via ezCater. The homegrown bakery is known and loved the world over: Pope Francis famously requested Rustic Bakery flatbread and crostini when he visited the U.S. in 2015. Organic bread, crois sants and pastries baked fresh each morning and salads, sandwiches, and soups for lunch make Rustic a local staple. 2017 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.9900

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Bootjack Wood Fired Californian Open for takeout, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. A tran sition back to a bakery means hearth style breads (apple walnut), breakfast sandwiches, and pastries (cinna mon buns) from baker Cameron Esaryk will be pulled from the built-in Alan Scott bread oven. Pair with barista drinks from Four Barrel Coffee and focaccia-style pizzas at lunch with the same Central Milling grains and organic approach as before. 17 Madrona St, 415.383.4200

Bungalow 44 American Open for takeout and curbside pick-up daily, 5-8 p.m.

everyoysterswine,signatureCaliforniafeaturingborhoodofrecommended.ReservationsOneMillValley’sneigh-hotspots,contemporarycomfortfood,cocktails,fineandone-dollarfrom5-6p.m.day.

44 E Blithedale Ave, 415.381.2500

Flour Craft Bakery American Open for takeout, TuesdaySunday, 8 a.m-3 p.m. Delivery via Caviar. The brainchild of pastry chef Heather Hardcastle, this second location, in the bright and airy renovated Lumber Yard, offers not only gluten-free baked goods but sandwiches, sal ads, and takeout. The first location is in San Anselmo. 129 Miller Ave, 415.384.8244

Joe’s Taco Lounge Mexican Open for takeout, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-9:30 Saturday-Sunday,p.m.; 11:30

a.m.-10 p.m. Cup of Joe's coffee cart, MondaySaturday, 7 a.m.-12. Joe’s serves up fish tacos, burritos and enchiladas as well as more unusual items like Mexican pizza, tofu tostada, and crab tostadas. A color ful interior and quick service make this a fun, easy stop. If there are too many unsupervised kids for a peaceful meal, takeout is easy too. If you stay, grab a selection of hot sauce bottles from the wall and find your perfect match. 382 Miller Ave, 415.383.8164

La Ginestra Italian Open for gettingplaceorder.4-8Wednesday-Sunday,takeout,p.m.PleasecalltoAfavoritefamilyforover30years;atableorbooth

can take awhile. While this old-school eatery is known for traditional pastas, veal dishes, pizzas, and dry martinis, the familiar waitstaff is also part of the attraction. 127 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0224

Piatti Ristorante and Bar Italian Open for takeout daily, 12-8 p.m. Delivery via DoorDash and Caviar. The staff prides itself on capturing the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. Get a table by the window or on the outdoor deck for a truly exceptional view right on the water. Peruse the impressive selection of Italian wines to accompany your rustic seasonal meal. 625 Redwood Highway, 415.380.2525

Piazza D’Angelo Italian Open for ingredients.andofferingspizzas,foodpastas,varietyingtraditionalD’AngelooverFamilyMarinviadaily,their(includingtakeoutitemsfromnewAlimentari)4-8p.m.DeliveryDoorDash,Dine-InandUberEats.ownedfor35years,Piazzaevokesatrattoriadinexperience.Enjoyaofhouse-mademeatandsea-dishes,wood-firedandgluten-freewithorganiclocallysourced

22 Miller Ave, 415.388.2000

Playa Mexican Open for takeout, TuesdaySaturday, 12-8 p.m.; Sunday 12-6 p.m. Drawing inspiration from travels and the fresh, flavorful cuisine served on the playa, Peter Schumacher and Bill and Vanessa Higgins have developed a menu that blends locally sourced, organic and sustainable ingredients

with a bar highlighting a selection of exceptional tequilas and mezcals. 41 Throckmorton Ave, 415.384.8871

Robata Grill and Sushi Japanese Takeout daily, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Delivery via Dine-In Marin and Grubhub. Personal delivery for high-risk and the elderly on a case-bycase basis. Please call.

Robata translates as “by the fireside”; fittingly, food here can be cooked on an open fire and served in appetizer-size portions to pass around the table. Or simply order your own sushi or entree from the menu. 591 Redwood 415.381.8400Highway,

The Junction American Opened July, 2020. Open for patio.pitfleecePizzahacker.pairTyphoon,Brewing’sbottlings,Lager,Woodfourcan30beerproduceddevotionOwnerSunday,a.m.-9Monday-Friday,takeout,11:30p.m.;Saturday-11a.m-9p.m.DezFielder'stomicro-andlocalisevidentfromthetapsandarobustprogramincludingNewRidgeandexperimentallikeBarebottleTangberryalleasytowithpizzasfromGrabyourtosiponebyafireonthehugebackyard

226 Shoreline Highway, 415.888.3544

Vasco Italian Open for takeout daily, 5-8 p.m.

Whether at a table, the bar or the back counter, you can expect an intimate dining experi ence in this one-room trattoria. Try one of the pasta dishes or thincrust wood-fired pizzas.

106 Throckmorton Ave, 415.381.3343

Watershed Californian Open for takeout daily, 12-8 p.m. Gather 'round the firepit in front of the restaurant or hang out at the long bar for a pre-dinner glass of wine before sampling one of the many dishes curated to reflect the bounty of Marin. The Stemple Creek Ranch burger and fresh pastas are matched with a bevy of simply prepared, easy to share dishes (like spicy rock cod lettuce cups or lamb riblets) that reflect chef Kyle Swain’s careful sourcing and focus on local flavor. 129 Miller Ave, 415.888.2406

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Boca Pizzeria Italian Open for

Thursdays.halfonallspecialsribthechickengoimportedhousemozzarellaparedauthenticDoorDash.p.m.Saturday,11:30-8Sunday-Thursday,takeout,p.m.;Friday-11:30a.m.-9DeliveryviaEnjoypizzapre-withfreshmadeinandtomatoesfromItaly,orforagrilledrosemarysandwichorbraisedbeefshortpappardelle.WeeklyincludehalfoffwinesbythebottleWednesdaysandoffdraftbeerson

454 Ignacio Blvd, 415.883.2302

Chianti Cucina Italian Takeout

415.878.0314RedwoodchefraviolitryingAmericanarraycozyorp.m.Friday-Saturday,4:30-7:30Sunday-Thursday,available,p.m.and4:30-8OrderviaphoneDrive-Thruapp.ThiseateryoffersanofItaliananddishes,includalonglistofpastas;thehouse-madecookedupbyEdgarDeLon.7416Highway,

Hopmonk Tavern American Open for takeout and onampleopencountryWeeklythisfanspatiogarden-style11a.m.-10a.m.-9Sunday-Thursday,delivery,11:30p.m.;Friday,11:30p.m.;Saturday,a.m.-10p.m.ThebeeroutdoorandlivemusickeepcomingbacktoNovatobrewhouse.eventsincludelinedancingandmicnightswithanselectionofbeerstap. 224 Vintage Way, 415.892.6200

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Baan Thai Cuisine Thai Open for takeout and curbside

astavethefood.fresh,committedsalad,cakesstickyKnownp.m.p.m.;a.m.-2:30Tuesday-Saturday,pickup,11:30p.m.and5-10Sunday12:30-9Pleasecalltoorder.foritsmangorice,crispycornandBaanThaithisrestaurantistoservinglocalandseasonalWarmupwithtomkhasouporofftheheatwithlycheeicedtea. 726

San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.457.9470

Comforts Cafe American Open for takeout, delivery and curbside Monday-Friday,pick-up,8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. A large takeout section offers fresh bakery items, seasonal salads, soups, sandwiches and even entrees for dinner at home.

Besides the famous Chinese chicken salad, other winners are the stuffed pecan-crusted French toast, flavorful scrambles, Chicken Okasan (nicknamed “Crack Chicken” by fans) and wonton soup. 335 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.454.9840

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Cucina sa Italian Open for lunch Wednesday–Saturday and six nights a week for takeout or delivery. Homemade pastas, seasonal salads, and wood-fired pizzas strike a balance between southern Italy and north ern California at Cucina. 510 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.454.2942

Tony Tutto's Pizza Open for takeout, WednesdaySaturday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. After nine years in Mill Valley, owner Greg DiGiovine relocated to Ross, bringing his familiar pies and kid- and dog-friendly vibe to downtown. The vegan pies are still here and a gluten-free crust is now available. 16 Ross Common, Ross, 415.383.8646

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Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria Californian Open for delivery, pickup, and contactless curbside daily, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.A wide array of thin-crust pizzas, freshly made pastas, and salads are the ticket here, along with flameroasted lemon chicken wings, for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Gluten-free pizza crust is available. 1242 Fourth St, 415.455.9777

Arizmendi Bakery Californian Open for takeout, Saturday,Thursday-10a.m.-2 p.m. Pre-order on website. A worker-owned bakery cafe, Arzimendi prides itself on high-quality local ingredients. Visit any time of day for coffee and pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and thincrust artisan sourdough pizza. 1002 Fourth St, 415.456.4093

Boiadeirus Steak Brazilian Open for takeout daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and delivery through DoorDash or Uber Eats. The picanha is the signature cut at this Brazilian-style steak house where gauchos carrying grilled meats on long swords cruise the room, offering portions of up to 10 meats. A huge salad bar offers everything from feijoada and potato salad to yucca and deviled eggs. 925 Fourth St, 628.253.5854

Flatiron American Open for

classicspaceandsandwiches,limeservesthisaOwnedaidealfoodrefinedeledGrubhub.to4-8Thursday-Saturday,takeout,p.m.Pleasecallorder.DeliveryviaTheremodFlatironiswhereAmericanbarliveshappilyinitsenvironment-withbevyofcraftbeers.bytheStrickers,husband-and-wifeduo,polishedsportsbarnosheslikechilicauliflower,classicandtrufflewafflefriesinathatalsofeaturesarcadegames. 724 B St, 415.453.4318

RangeCafe American Open for takeout and delivery daily, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Call or order online. The cuisine from chef Stephen Simmons is local, seasonal, made with naturally raised ingredients and served in a casual, comfortable and refined setting, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the grand Peacock Gap lawns. An inviting cafe at lunch with ice-cold lemonade and refreshing chardon nays makes a great dinner spot once the sun sets. 333 Biscayne Drive, 415.454.6450

Vivalon's Jackson Cafe American Takeout meals only, MondayFriday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Formerly known as Jackson Cafe at Whistlestop, the menu changes weekly to reflect the seasons so today’s panko crusted crab cake with potato salad and coleslaw will give way to tomorrow’s bacon and tomato mac ’n’ cheese with Caesar salad at this spot near the San Rafael Transit Center. Daily soup and sandwich choices and the hamburger are also available. 930 Tamalpais Ave, 415.456.9062

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Avatar’s Indian Open for takeout and dinner.idealone-roomenchiladaaspicedthenenedSipfare,forp.m.a.m.-3Monday-Saturday,delivery,11p.m.and5-9:30Ifyou’reonthehuntinnovativeIndianheadtoAvatar’s.masalachaisweetwithbrownsugardigintoCajun-shrimpordigintocurriedsweetpotatointhiscasualrestaurant,foraquicklunchor 2656 415.332.8083Bridgeway,

Davey Jones Deli American Open for takeout daily, 9:15 a.m.4:20 p.m.; grab-n-go case at the Bait Shop open, 7 a.m.-12 midnight. Davey Jones Deli offers sandwich.options.vegansaladswiches,sandwiches,etables;andhealthysandwichhouse-roastedmeats,condimentslocal,organicveg-thedeliservesveggie-wrapsandwithvegetarian,andmeat-loverBecausethe

Gate 6 Road, 415.331.2282

Feng Nian Chinese Open for takeout, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

This spacious popular hangout has served up wonton soup, potstick ers, and daily specials for nearly two decades. For an indulgent treat, order the Szechwan crispy calamari, honeyglazed walnut prawn or lemon chicken. Staying in? Delivery is available. 2650 415.331.5300Bridgeway,

Kitti’s Place Thai Open for takeout, MondayFriday, 12-6 p.m. This home-style family restaurant has been in Sausalito 20 years and features favorites like lettuce cups, soft spring rolls and weekly specials. 3001 Bridgeway, 415.331.0390

Poggio Italian Call for takeout or curbside pick up. Delivery via Grubhub. Executive chef Benjamin Balesteri creates Northern Italian fare using fresh and local ingredients. Private dining rooms above the restaurant can accom modate larger parties (10 to 150 guests). 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771

Saylor’s Restaurant and Bar Mexican

Takeout available with same hours or deliv ery through Dine-In Marin iesmorecuisine.CalifornianCabotoingredientsSaylorEats.Doordash,(415-927-9007),andUberChef/ownerSeanusesfreshlocalandseafoodcreateadistinctivelycombinationofandMexicanChoosefromthan200variet-oftequilas.

2009 Bridgeway, 415.332.1512

The Trident Seafood Open for takeout daily, 12-7 p.m. Set in a turnof-the-century building constructed for the San Francisco Yacht Club, this waterfront restau rant is a shoo-in for date

night. The restaurant, a famous 1970s hangout, is now known for supporting local farmers, fishers and organic food producers. 558 Bridgeway, 415.331.3232

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Sam’s Anchor Cafe American Open for dining on the deck, takeout and theandaofferingssignatureadaywaterfrontandspiffytie-upshouseremodel,after10p.m.;Monday-Friday,delivery,12-8Saturday-Sunday,a.m.-8p.m.ReopenedanextensiveSam'sboatfeelandboatareintactandwhiteumbrellasdeckchairslinethepatio.All-cocktailsremainfixtureasdoesthecioppino,whilelikecrabtoast,roamingoystercart,arawbarreflectmenu'senduring

seafood focus. 27 Main St, 415.435.4527

Servino Ristorante Italian takeout via online order system available, waterfrontlaseafoodextensivealsobayties.andwood-ovenhouse-madeItalianinorganicServinoChefandcontact-lessonlineMercatoSaturday,4-7:30Sunday-Thursday,p.m.;Friday-4-8p.m.alsoopenfororders.Pick-up,pick-up,deliveryavailable.andownerAngelohighlightsingredientsanarrayofrusticdishes,includingpastas,pizzas,seasonalspecialLocatedontheinTiburon,Servinopridesitselfonitssustainableprogram.Savordolcevitaonthepatio.

9 Main St, 415.435.2676

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Nick’s Cove American Takeout available daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. This escape along Tomales Bay is famous for barbecued local oysters, Dungeness crab mac ’n’ cheese and cocktails incorporating home grown ingredient. 23240 Highway 1, 415.663.1033Marshall,

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Cucina is now open for dinner on our Bridge with new heat lamps! Serving dinner Tuesday thru Sunday al fresco. Also enjoy our brand new parklet on the avenue with more tables, string lights, heat lamps, and a view of Mt. Baldy!! Reservations through our website.

CUCINA SA 510 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 415.454.2942 cucina-sa.com

PROMOTION

DR MARISHA CHILCOTT, OWNER AT MORPHEUS MEDICAL AESTHETICS

We specialize in non-surgical medical interventions that help men and women look and feel their best. We do this with injections, lasers, and other medically managed but minimally invasive treatments. We truly connect with our clients such that they feel seen and have their concerns addressed.

Briefly describe your business philosoph . Everyone deserves to feel good about who looks back at them in the mirror.

What is your competitive edge? We believe in long term relationships and that no one is allowed to leave looking “weird.”

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What makes your work worthwhile? Empowering our clients with confidence. Thee is something to be said for the feeling of looking your best, not changing everything about you, but appearing restored, refreshed and ready to take on your life. It’s a moment we get to witness often, when someone lights up and gets their groove back. We do not take these moments for granted for they are why we love our work so much.

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JAN 8 A Celebration:BowieJust for One Day! A David Bowie tribute concert star ring Trent Reznor, Billy Corgan, Gary Oldman, Perry Farrell, Macy Gray and more, celebrat ing the late artist’s 74th

birthday. Organized by long standing Bowie pianist Mike Garson, “A Bowie Celebration: Just for one day!” corrals a host of Bowie collabo rators from across his career to cover and rein terpret his songs (live stream 6 p.m. PT; tickets start at $25) rollinglivestudios.com

JAN 10 The Jayhawks

A special matinee show focused on the band’s favorite cover songs plus Jayhawks clas sics from liveandretreattheirstructedTheSlamhammerMinneapolis’Studios.bandhasconareplicaofsecretlakesideCampJayhawkwillbebroadcastingwithafullblown

stage setup and a multicamera camera video crew. (live stream 2 p.m. PT; tickets start at $20) oldtownschool.org

JAN 23 Novato’s Virtual 61st Birthday Party An evening to celebrate Novato’s birthday. Enjoy live music and com munity fun and witness the reveal of the Citizen of the Year 2020 and Community Pandemic Assistance awards as

well as other announce ments. Watch on Novato Community Television or via YouTube. (live stream 6:30 p.m. PT) paintthetownred.org

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JAN 5 - FEB 23 Wendy Walsh: Continuing the Journey with Dante’s Purgatorio This eightpart virtual series (taking place Tuesday afternoons via Zoom) is led by Wendy Walsh, who received her PhD in Italian Literature from UC Berkeley. The course is taught in English with frequent references to

Italian. (live stream 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT; tickets $240) bookpassage.com

JAN 13 Robert Jones Jr. Recently featured in the New York Times Magazine ’s cover story, “Black Male Writers of Our Time,” Jones will discuss his debut novel The Prophets, a story about the forbid den union between two enslaved young men on a Deep South planta tion, the refuge they find in each other and a betrayal that threatens their existence. (live stream 6 p.m. PT) bookpassage.com

JAN 23 Jen Sincero: Badass Habits Sincero is a success coach and motivational speaker with a #1 New York Times bestseller: You

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Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life She will discuss her second book, Badass

Muir-Harmony, author of Operation Moonglow. Drawing on a rich array of untapped archives and firsthand interviews with Apollo

Habits, all about habit busting and under standing how habits make us who we are. (live stream 1 p.m. PT; tickets $40) jensincerobookpassage.com/

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JAN 19 This Moment in Climate with Michael Mann and Leah Stokes

With a promising new pro-science, pro-climate action

p.m.inmateforthetoadministrationandWhatcleanbeforemorecomingadministrationin2021,therearepathwaysthanevertotransitiontoaenergyeconomy.arethekeytoolsactionstheBidencantakeaddresstheurgencyofclimatecrisis?Joinaconversationonclibreakingthrough2021.(livestream12PT) commonwealthclub.org

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Discover the political history behind the Apollo mission with Teasel

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JAN 26 White Freedom

Exploring the inter twined histories of racism and freedom in France and the United States, author Dr. Tyler Stovall will discuss the

two leading nations that have claimed liberty as the heart of their national identities. He also discusses how the Statue of Liberty — a gift from France to the United States and per haps the most famous symbol of freedom on Earth — promised both freedom and whiteness to European immi grants. (live stream 3 p.m. PT) commonwealthclub.org

JAN 28 Mah Khoi and the Art of Creative Dissent A conversa tion with Mah Khoi, a Vietnamese artist and activist who has crafted creative ways to pro mote freedom of artistic expression in her home country. A risky life style, she is currently an Artist Protection Fund fellow and an artist-inresidence at SHIM NYC. (live stream 12 p.m. PT) commonwealthclub.org

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THRU FEB 29 Golden Gate Park Anniversary150thLights

A new art installation will transform Golden Gate Park’s Peacock Meadow into an “enchanted

forest,” closing out the festivities celebrat ing the park’s 150th anniversary. The instal lation, “Entwined” by San Februarypark’sisartistFrancisco-basedCharlesGadeken,settorunintheeastendthrough29. sfrecpark.org

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Marin’s Better Makers

• SAN RAFAEL’S RITTER CENTER PROVIDES OVER 100 MEALS TO BAY AREA FAMILIES IN NEED

Making it possible for low-income families in Marin County to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner with their families.

With a 40-year history of working to prevent homelessness and improve the health and well-being of individuals and families living in poverty in Marin, the San Rafael nonprofit Ritter House is provid ing Thanksgiving meals to those in need from the very beginning. At time of print, nearly 150 families were signed up to receive a Thanksgiving meal, which included a turkey, stu ffi ng,

IMPACT

Over 100 familes received a Thanksgiving meal this year.

vegetables and a pie. Good Earth Natural Foods, ExtraFood.org, Nugget Markets and United Markets all helped with additional donations and both the Marin County Sheri ff ’s O ffice and San Rafael Police Department donated turkeys. Donations to Ritter Center are always welcome and help fund vital health care and mental health program costs. rittercenter.org

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• LIFEHOUSE HARVEST AUCTION RAISES OVER $38,000 FOR ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS Bolstering support for people with developmental disabilities during Covid-19.

Lifehouse’s Harvest Auction was a special virtual event held to help raise additional funds to maintain Lifehouse programs and services during Covidtimes. Since 1954, Lifehouse has been working to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities in the community by providing a lifetime of compassion ate support in an atmosphere of respect, inspiration, and purpose. Auction items included a virtual broadway meet-and-greet, wine packages, jewelry, and luxury trips to San Diego, Tahoe and Wine Country. Special thanks to HUB International, their Independence Sponsor, and Doug Clough and Erin Uesugi, their Inspiration Sponsors. Lifehouse gratefully accepts donations of time and/or money to help improve the lives of people living with developmental disabilities. lifehouseagency.org

• HORIZONS RAISES OVER $400,000 AT THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VIRTUAL GALA

Making grants supporting the entire community.

Since 1980, Horizons Foundation has awarded over $50 million to more than 2,100 organiza tions, including over $940,000 in emergency grants to Bay Area LGBTQ organizations in response to the pandemic. Over 600 donors made the virtual event’s success possible this year. Guests enjoyed curated playlists by DJ Page Hodel, signature #Horizons40 cocktails and virtual backgrounds. Special appearances and remarks from artists, writers and perform ers as well as San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed, former state senator Mark Leno; and nonprofit leaders Imani Rupert-Gordon of National Center for Lesbian Rights, Kris Hayashi and Cecilia Chung of Transgender Law Center and Brett Andrews of PRC. Sponsors included Levi Strauss Foundation, 2K Games, Brio Financial Group, Dolby Laboratories, Excelerate Foundation, Genentech, Golden Gate Business Association, Masto Foundation, One Medical and Union Bank, among other generous supporters. Help Horizon continue to support the Bay Area LGBTQ commu nity by donating to their Covid-19 Response Emergency Fund. horizonsfoundation.org/galaathome

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Direct Support Staff, Michael Francis and Lifehouse Resident Benji White from Comito Supported Living House in Fairfax; Lifehouse residents; Direct Support Staff, Ron Pawlowski Lifehouse Resident Keegan Blong and Supported Living Program Manager, Anja Hansen take a stroll down a hiking and bike path in Keegan’s neighborhood in Rohnert Park

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As an interior designer, Shirley Parks spent a decade helping clients turn ho-hum homes into architectural gems. But when her children hit middle school, she decided she needed to take a beat and focus on family. But that didn’t mean giving up her passion for interior design. Instead, she shifted into renovating her own homes with the intention of fl ipping them for profit. “We’re currently on our fourth project house,” says Shirley, who has since re-launched her interior design business. “Now that my kids are older, I’m less stretched for time. Plus, I feel like I’ve earned the equivalent of a master’s degree through my four renovations and I’m excited to pass on what I’ve learned to my clients.”Hermost recent transformation: A five bedroom, three and a half bath home in Mill Valley. “The house was built in the late eighties and every detail in it was original,” says Shirley. And unlike vintage details from the fi fties, sixties, and even seventies, décor from the eighties has yet to make a comeback. So, this remodel — done in phases as the family lived in the home throughout the process — ended up being a near down-to-the-studs project.Priority one was opening up the space and optimizing views of nearby Horse Hill. The house was large, but choppy. Shirley recognized that if they could open up the space it would completely change the entire aesthetic. This entailed razing nearly every wall in the public areas. “We also pulled the Juliet’s balconies and replaced them with decks from which we can enjoy views of Horse Hill,” says Shirley.Thenew kitchen features custom cabinets by Spatial Design in San Anselmo, and a metallic glazed subway tile backsplash along with Neolith engineered stone for the countertops. “I wanted an impervious surface,” says Shirley. Brass accents, including cabinet pulls, plumbing fi xtures, and bar stool legs lend an air of sophistication to a kitchen designed for both form and function.

Shirley also put considerable thought into updating the home’s lighting. “It’s a relatively inexpensive way to add personality to a home,” she explains. “But because our floor plan is so open, I had to be careful to choose fi xtures that were all di fferent but also

complementary.”Forthemaster bathroom, Shirley chose a wet room, a design trend where the shower is set directly into the floor with no steps, trays, or raised portion — a great option when a bathroom space is tight.

And while the bulk of the renovations wrapped in 2017, Shirley, ever the designer, continues to adjust and tweak. All the while, the family has been savoring their reimagined space, knowing the next project home is somewhere on the horizon. “I think we’ll wait until my daughter leaves for college,” says Shirley. “After that, it will be time to move again.”

THE DETAILS

WHAT THEY OWN Five bedroom, three and a half bath Contemporary WHERE THEY OWN Scott Valley neighborhood of Mill Valley

DESIGNER Shirley Parks of Shirley Parks Design in Mill Valley

FAVORITE DETAIL “The views from our new deck,” says Shirley. “We get so much pleasure from watching the wildlife — coyotes, rabbit, deer — it’s all just breathtaking.” see more homes

Opener: Mixing antiques with contemporary art (Squeak Carnworth) & furnishings (Ironies) creates more visual interest and depth.

Opposite page: Four walls went down and 3 beams went up to seamlessly connect entry area, kitchen, dining and living rooms. Entry center table is from Oly Studio. Custom lucite bar cart made by an Etsy seller mixed with metal sculpture art.

This page powder room was a good place to introduce color in an otherwise neutral home. Wallpaper by Cole & Son.

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Sausalito 539 Bridgeway Blvd. +1 415 887-9925

Mill Valley 206 East Blithedale Ave. +1 415 634-5577

Kentfield 636 College Ave. +1 415 847-4904 Fairfax 44 Bolinas Rd. +1 415 870-4411

San Anselmo 8509 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. +1 415 675-1263

TIBURON

Waterfront 4br/5ba and 2br/2ba duplex with lovely views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Angel Island and the East Bay.

Randi

SAN RAFAEL of iconic properties in Marin County on over 60 acres with amazing bay views. Enjoy horses & still be close to amenities & HW 101.

Shane combo of luxurious Napa Valley lifestyle and profitable investment income.

The Coast Life

Photo by Leah Vermulen

Sea Cliff Ocean and Golden Gate Bridge View Home

Dramatic, panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific Ocean, and Marin Headlands framed from nearly every room. Never before on the market, this custom built contemporary, circa 1971 home is sited in the prestigious and level Sea Cliff neighborhood in San Francisco just west of the Golden Gate. Elevator access to all levels. Street level is an oversized garage with parking for several cars, a multi-use billiard/playroom with a hidden workshop reminiscent of the Prohibition era, and a half bath. The second and entry level is the main living area with a remodeled kitchen and sitting room/den, formal dining room, and living room with an attached deck, and a half bath. The upstairs level has four spacious bedrooms, three with commanding views of the ocean, and two full and remodeled bathrooms. China Beach access is across the street, and the Lincoln Park Golf Course and Legion of Honor Palace are few blocks away. Sea Cliff, one of the most sought after San Francisco neighborhoods, offers majestic scenery, beaches and park lands. The exclusive neighborhood is very well maintained and adored by the homeowners. Close proximity to excellent San Francisco schools.

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Rays for Days

Are you more of a sunrise person or a sunset person? At a glance, aside from direction, they may seem the same. But upon closer inspection you may notice that sunrises can appear cooler, shifted more closely towards the blue spectrum, and that sunsets — like this ethereal photo captured by Sakie Bustos, @sakie.visuals — seem warmer, shifted to the red spectrum. One thing is for sure, however — these daily occurrences never cease to amaze us. Huge thank you to everyone who captures these images and tags us in them!

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