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The Great Outdoors

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A getaway inside a getaway home, this Napa Valley retreat is as luxurious as it gets.

We highlight furniture for summer entertaining.

These Bay Area companies are making it easy — and fun — to enjoy spending time outside.

Learn more about our cover photographer. Scan here to read our interview: Great Outdoors”

We talk to Sausalito-based documentary photographer Ethan Swope about his work around the globe and here in the Bay Area.

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In this issue, we reveal Marin’s best beach picnic spots; highlight locally made canned beverages for warmweather celebrations; share a summer playlist from Mill Valley Music owner Gary Scheuenstuhl; and more.

Take a walk along San Rafael’s Fourth Street downtown to spot some of the city’s most impressive historic buildings.

Down the Garden Path

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A dated, split-level Larkspur home is transformed into a contemporary abode with plenty of space for outdoor living.

Dan photographedKurtzmanour cover image at Rodeo Beach.

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Shop Local: Make Dad’s Day Give him a Father’s Day gift from a local shop or brand.

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Author Talk: The Fermentation King

Local landscaping pros reveal the latest design trends and tips.

Higher Ground

Stroll Down Memory Lane

10 JUNE 2022 MARIN DESTINATIONS 71 Name Recognition Add these must-play golf courses designed by legendary pros to your bucket list. 74 Swiss Bliss Experience beautiful scenery and meaningful experiences in Geneva. EAT & DRINK 80 What’s Hot: Cue the ’Cue Check out some local restaurants that are firing up the grill using flavors and techniques from around the world. MARIN HOME 96 Fit for a Gentleman A bachelor’s Sausalito house is full of sinuous curves, dazzling light fixtures and evocative details. COLUMNS 17 View From the Team 18 Contributors 19 About Town 20 Your Voices 22 Connect With Us 24 New in Town 82 Dine 84 Calendar 92 Better Makers 122 Communities (SUSHI)SAKEVILLAGEOFCOURTESY(INTERIOR);ALORDAMANUELJOSÉ 122 “Communities” 71 “Name Recognition” 96 “Fit for a Gentleman” CONTENTS JUNE 2022

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and inspire a new generation of people to want to be part of thatOurrebuilding.”teamaspires to support conservation efforts whenever and wherever we can. For example, Regional Content Director Jessica Gliddon has been helping to protect our ocean wildlife right here at home, volunteering weekly to care for harbor seals at the Marine Mammal Center. Our virtual events also reinforce our reverence for the tolivingsustainablewebinarslikeenvironment,ourrecentonandhowhelpprotect the Amazon Rainforest (see page 23), as well as our love of spending time outdoors — not only in our parks and open spaces, but right in our own backyards. On that note, we hope you’ll tune into our upcoming webinar titled “Gardening and Landscaping Questions Answered,” where we’ll be joined by a panel of landscape pros who’ll share tips on how to design your ideal outdoor living space.

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When you get outdoors this summer, please make sure to share your adventures and tag us on social media @marinmagazine. Now, let’s all get outside!

Marin Magazine Editor in Chief Lotus Abrams recently attended the California Academy of Sciences’ Big Bang Gala, which kicked off phase two of the organization’s global Hope for Reefs initiative that aims to help save coral reefs around the world. At the event, Oceans 2050 founder Alexandra Cousteau, who is Jacques Cousteau’s granddaughter, shared this call to action: “So much of the science we’ve done up until now has just been counting our losses, reporting on what we’ve lost. Now we need to switch our focus and start reporting on how we build it back, and we need to engage

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Beyond the pages of this outdoor-themed issue, you’ll find plenty of content that will inspire you to get outside, and also to do your part to protect our environment — from the county’s best hiking trails to organizations you can support that promote sustainability —

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We think you’ll agree that Marin County is one of the best places in the Bay Area, and well beyond, to enjoy spending time outdoors. Our June issue celebrates the natural beauty that surrounds us, as well as the many amaz ing ways we can enjoy the great outdoors. Our county boasts more than 185,000 acres of protected land in parks, wildlife refuges and open space preserves, with 55.6 percent of the county’s land protected — a greater percentage than any other Bay Area county. These incredible swaths of open landscapes are protected thanks to hard-fought battles by environmentalists and local nonprofits working to keep our environment beautiful — both here in Marin County and around the world. Here at Make It Better Media Group and Marin Magazine, we’re thrilled to be able to use our platforms to amplify these organizations’ voices and efforts in the articles we publish, the events we attend and ceate, and the volunteer ef forts our staff engages in.

Want to support organizations keeping the outdoors protected? Scan here to find ways to make maximum impact. If you like us in print, you will love us online! For the best of Marin Magazine delivered to your inbox, subscribe to the Better Letter at marinmagazine.com/subscribe. And follow us on social media: @marinmagazine@marinmagazine@marinmagazine marinmagazinemarinmagazinemarinmagazine

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This month, we’re launching a Better Bay Area newsletter in addition to our Marinfocused newsletter. As a sister brand to Marin Magazine, Better Bay Area’s mission is to celebrate those working to give back in the entire Bay Area community, elevate nonprofits and build connections to help better others’ lives.

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The senior writer/editor of Midwest Golfing Magazine wrote the “Name Recognition” article on page 71, highlighting four must-visit, pro-designed golf courses around the country. Glen Turk travels the world to play golf, but here in California his favorite place to enjoy the sport is Pebble Beach Golf Links. “I was fortunate enough to play Pebble Beach for the first time in 2019 as part of their U.S. Open media day celebration,” he says. “The convergence of land and ocean is a sight to behold.

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“My favorite historic building in San Rafael is the Aroma Café,” Wilson says. “Besides retaining many of the origi nal features from when the building opened as the Lyric Theater in 1912, the cafe’s ambiance is warm and inviting.”

The author of three books on historic buildings in California — Julia Morgan: Architect of Beauty, Bernard Maybeck: Architect of Elegance and Frank Lloyd Wright on the West Coast — Mark Anthony Wilson lent his expertise this month to writing the “Stroll Down Memory Lane” feature on page 38, a walking tour past the historical buildings along San Rafael’s Fourth Street.

Specializing in home, design and travel content, freelance writer Pamela Dittmer McKuen wrote “Down the Garden Path” on page 44, offering landscape design trends and tips from local pros. What landscaping trend is McKuen embracing at home? “I’m especially drawn to pollinator gardens — anything that will attract bees and butterflies,” she says. “My absolute favorite is echinacea, which spreads rapidly and comes in an impressive array of hues. I’m also fond of wildflowers like milkweed and blackeyed Susans.”

Dan Kurtzman shot the cover image for our outdoorthemed issue of a sunset at Rodeo Beach. “This was one of the most beautiful I’ve ever witnessed there,” says Kurtzman dynamicphotography(@dankurtzmanonInstagram).“I’vealwaysbeendrawntotheseastacksbecauseit’saspotwhereyoufeelthepoweroftheoceanandtheawesomebeautyofMotherNature’scanvasaseverythingchangesfrommomenttomoment.WhenIsawthissceneunfoldingasIarrivedatthebeach,Isprintedandgottherejustintimetocapturethismagicalmoment.”

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Carrie Ruehlman profiled companies that are making it easy for people to get outdoors this month in “The Great Outdoors” on page 48. An outdoor enthusiast herself, she enjoys walking with her dog, skiing, swimming and biking, and she loves spending time outside with her kids. “It was such a thrill taking my kids snorkeling for the first time recently,” she says. “Their faces just lit up when they saw the same fish in nature that they’ve seen in books. I hope it gives them a new perspective on how important it is to take care of the oceans and the planet.”

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June in Marin means graduation parties, treks to Tahoe and the kickoff of annual summer events like the Dipsea Race. The course from Mill Valley to Stinson only allows for 1,500 runners, meaning getting “in” to the Dipsea is often the first hurdle. The volunteer slots are nearly as coveted. This year 375 volunteers will span the course, hopefully featuring some regulars like Mari Allen in Muir Woods, Ken Krall at Cardiac and Kelly Lawson at the finish line. Add in the friends and family waiting at the finish line, and we’ve got a major annual community event.

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popped over the course in 1:12 (hardly a hike) and held the course record for nearly 50 years. At press time, race organizers were preparing for the centennial celebration of the Women’s Dipsea Hike, with 250 runners already signed up on April 30. Keeping these types of events going isn’t easy. Kudos to the Dipsea Race Committee, including Merv Reagan, Edda Stickle, Dave Albee and Chris Knez. Albee is happy to note that this year, things are getting back to normal, after the 2021 race in November. In 2020 the race was canceled for the first time in 75 years. “Not holding the Dipsea was a difficult decision because — like Covid-19 — it was out of our control,” Albee says. “That said, our plan B — the Virtual Dipsea with 630 run ners in 27 states and five countries — had its unfair share of challenges, but was a success.”

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Inevitably, once longtime announcer, author and athlete Barry Spitz started announcing the finishers, I would tear up. Like a giant human sponge, I would soak up the cauldron of swirling emotions, from the runners who hit their personal best to those who didn’t and the aforementioned supporters cheering on their loved ones. It’s a gift to be part of this event, if only for a few years — I just wish I didn’t have to cry about it.

Run Marin, Run: The Dipsea Race Is Back

Here at Marin Magazine, we’ve covered many aspects of this famous race: its history; the participants; and for those who want to experience it without the stress of competition, check out "The Ultimate Guide to Marin's Most Famous Trail: The Dipsea" on marinmagazine.com

There are plenty of ways to get involved in the race, whether you want to volunteer, participate (if you don’t get in, keep trying) or simply cheer from the sidelines. Be sure to tag us @marinmagazine if you're participating this year.

For many years, I loved my role as spousal support crew. I would pack up our Eurovan with Tecnu (the best poison oak solution), the kids, the dog and snacks and head over the hill from Mill Valley. I was always happy to see Zave Agnew, a park ranger and friend, as soon as the gate to the parking lot opened. The drill was simple: Get there, get a spot next to fellow spousal supporters Tom Geffert and Jon Miekley, get breakfast at Parkside, walk the dog and wait.

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The Dipsea Race has been an annual summer tradition since 1905.

June 14 marks the Dipsea’s 111 th year. The year it began was 1905, when Theodore Roosevelt was president, Russia was in the midst of the First Russian Revolution and Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity was born. Throughout the years, the race gained in popularity, the finish line moved around a bit and a women’s event was added in 1918. As sports writer Austin Murphy wrote in an article for us about the event’s history, the race organizers had to call it “a hike” to elude the Amateur Athletic Union’s ban against women competing (lest they endanger their reproductive systems). In our magazine's pages, Jim Wood wrote about the women’s hike, where a 19-year-old Edith Hickman earned the first trophy. However, a few years later, Emma Reimann, whose father ran a newsstand on Lytton Square,

“Earth Heroes” by Mimi Towle

“I was thrilled to get your latest issue of Marin Magazine with the nice stories about Elizabeth Terwilliger, Caroline Livermore and myself. It brought back proud memories of the battles that I waged in the 1960s and ’70s to establish Audubon Canyon Ranch, with the intention of doing everything possible to protect the magnificent beauty of Marin and its neighbor Sonoma County. We were successful in that battle in defeating Land Investors Research, a large speculative subdivision development firm based in Marin. Fortunately, I was able to write a book about saving the Marin and Sonoma Coast, published in 2000, which details all the battles we won to save the wildlands of Marin County that are still under pressure from big development by Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT), but with no public access.

I believe our success in saving West Marin led to local groups all the way up the coast to Oregon that are working hard to save their watersheds, rivers, the ocean, coast and wildlife. I’m forwarding your magazine to the directors of Audubon Canyon Ranch as a valuable source of ideas for nature education. Thank you for the recognition as a staunch protector of Marin County wildlands and oceanic gems.”

— Dr. Marty Griffin

“I read your restaurant reviews. However, some with multiple locations get listed for each of those locations and many well-known ones keep getting listed, whereas there are many small, struggling ones that could use the publicity. I would recommend Tup Tim in Larkspur, which is small, family-owned, and does everything with dignity and deserves some recognition as they try to stay afloat in these challenging times.”

Editor’s note: Thank you for your feedback. We’ve been refining our dining coverage to better serve readers in upcoming issues. We hope you’ll like the changes.

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TOP GRAM JUSTIN DUNCAN is a 35-year-old landscape photographer from Napa Valley. He’s been taking photos for eight years and has a passion for shooting the California coast — Point Reyes is his favorite place to shoot. “On this morning, I headed out to Chimney Rock to shoot the sunrise, but I was too late,” he says, “When I started hiking along the trail, I turned around to check the vantage point behind me, and there was this beautiful soft light just hitting the peak, which made it stand out prominently from the background. When shooting in popular locations, I do a lot of research and mapping to find unique compositions that I haven’t seen created before. If I can inspire people to explore the places that I photograph, that would be the ultimate goal.” See more of Justin’s photos @justinduncanphotography. Want to see your photo in print? Tag us @marinmagazine with your best shot.

JUNE 2022 Can’t Miss Virtual Events!

As the weather heats up, we know you’re eager to explore the great outdoors, so we asked you to let us know where your favorite spot is! Here are a few of your top picks.

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• Reduce or eliminate your lawn to save water and fertilizer use. Instead, plant native species — they support our wildlife and need less water because they’re adapted to the climate.

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• Phase out gas appliances in favor of today’s highly efficient electric furnaces, HVAC systems, induction ranges, heat pump water heaters and dryers. Eliminating gas improves in door air quality and reduces methane leaking into the atmosphere.

How to Lead a Sustainable Lifestyle Four eco-leaders suggest 10 actions to take.

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• Switch to an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle as soon as you can to reduce pollution; you’ll also shelter yourself from increases in gas costs.

• Try to eliminate single-use plastic or plastic-lined food-ware from your life. At the restaurant, they need to offer plastic cups to kids but they reuse them.

Amazon Watch, a nonprofit based in Oakland founded in 1996, was named a winner of the 2021 Make It Better Bay Area Philanthropy Awards. As its executive director, Lelia Salazar-Lopez works to protect the Amazon rainforest from deforestation while advancing the rights of the indigenous people who live there.

• Buy organic foods and beverages and talk to the farmers if you can. Find out what they’re doing to build up soil health, which matters both for the quality of our food and for absorbing excess carbon from the air and locking it into the soil.

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Amazon Watch’s Leila Salazar-López shares her passionate call to action.

• Consider adding solar panels. The price has come down, so solar panels pay for themselves in just a few years — and then provide free electricity!

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• Make sure your home is as energyefficient as possible, with excellent insulation and tight seals.

• Avoid creating trash when you go out by packing reusable water bottles, a coffee mug, straws, shopping bags and cutlery.

• Cook using electricity — even professional chefs don’t need gas or a wood-fired pizza oven to get greattasting results.

• Avoid pesticides, herbicides and rodenticides in your garden and in your food.

Climate stability and the health of the entire planet depends on the health of the Amazon, and it’s under massive threat, according to Salazar-Lopez. “Ecological collapse is being driven by multiple factors, including deforestation from legal and illegal logging, mining, oil and gas extraction, agricultural expansion, mega dams and the continued colonization of the lands of indigenous people,” she says.

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After 58 years at 11 Mary Street in San Rafael, Linda Hensley moved her designer consign ment business less than a block away to Fourth and Mary streets earlier this year. Known for high-quality women’s fashions, including hand bags, shoes, dresses and separates, the shop also carries swimwear, outerwear and acces sories. Hensley’s bright and open shop boasts great parking, too. “I’m so happy to be in the same neighborhood,” she says. 401 Fourth St, San Rafael; 415.456.7309; encoreconsignment.com

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/ Although he’s lived in Larkspur for almost 50 years, Perry Butler only opened his restaurant there in 2015, 46 years after opening Perry’s on Union Street in San Francisco. In mid-May, Novato welcomed the newest Perry’s, Butler’s fourth eponymously named restaurant. Perched on a hill overlook ing the 101 freeway, Perry’s moved into the former Wildfox space. At the bar, cocktails like a Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned and draft beer are available. Look for the signature blue-and-white checkercloth table linens, atop which Perry’s pot roast and iceberg wedge and other familiar American dishes like a traditional Cobb salad and spaghetti and meatballs are already right at home. 225 Alameda del Prado, Novato; 415.506.4212; perryssf.com

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HenHouse Brewing Co. The self-proclaimed “West County Pub” opened its doors in mid-April where Iron Springs once reigned with a menu of small bites, handhelds and shareables that go head-to-head with an expansive beer menu. Pick your style — barrel-aged, IPA/DIPA, Belgian, stout — and enjoy it alongside handforaged mushroom toast, garden pickle melange “charcuterie” board or a brat-in-a-blanket at one of the long, beer hall-style tables (we’re suckers for the ones with ban quettes). 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax; 415.485.1005; henhousebrewing.com

are complemented by a wellness program incor porating sports science and energy healing at Halehouse and outdoor experience programs including cycling with a pro, mountainconservationist-ledliontracking,andtheTrainLikeanOlympianprogram.

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There are few things Marinites love more than the combination of the great outdoors and amazing local food, so why not plan a picnic at one of our stunning local beaches? Here are our recommendations for where to picnic on the coast, plus, where to pick up provisions.

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This former Chinese-American shrimp fi shing village is now not only an interesting historic site but a lovely place to picnic. Conveniently located not far outside San Rafael in China Camp State Park, the beach also has the advantage of being sheltered from the wind, and on warm days, San Pablo Bay makes for an ideal swimming hole. There’s a snack bar in the village, Quan Brothers Market, where you can get hot dogs, sandwiches and beverages.

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Parking: Available at ferry/boat access points in downtown Tiburon

Amenities: Picnic tables, barbecue grills, fi re pits, restrooms, water fountains, snack bar

Angel Island State Park makes up the largest natural island in the San Francisco Bay, offering views, hiking trails and more. A former Miwok Indian hunting ground, quarantine site and immigration station, it has a storied history to match. The main picnic area at Ayala Cove is a short walk from the ferry dock, and tables can be reserved ahead of time. There’s also places to picnic at both the immigration station and at Fort Reynolds. For supplies, the Cove Cafe hosts a barbecued oyster bar and outdoor cantina.

Amenities: Picnic tables, fi re pits, restrooms

STINSON BEACH

This scenic and popular beach is perfect for bon fi res. There’s also a marsh leading up to the secluded cove that’s brimming with wildlife and lots of hiking trails inviting exploration of the headlands. Stock up on snacks at the Pelican Inn before you roll out your beach blanket.

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Amenities: Picnic tables, barbecue pits, restrooms, water fountains

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Amenities: Picnic tables, fi re rings, charcoal grill, restrooms, water fountains

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PARADISE BEACH PARK

The perfect mix of spacious lawns and calm waters, Paradise Beach Park is conveniently close to Tiburon and rarely crowded. There are big grassy areas to spread out blankets or a substantial picnic and barbecue area right along the beach with a view of the pier and San Pablo Bay. While there’s nowhere to get food out here, a stop by Rustic Bakery in Tiburon on the way there will have you covered.

Boasting both a beautiful swathe of sand and the charming town on its shores, Stinson Beach offers a perfect combination of nature and facilities for picnicking. Take in the views of the distant city and Bolinas by spreading your blanket out on the beach, or occupy one of the many picnic tables and barbecue areas for your feast. Pick up some tasty treats at one of several nearby options: Parkside Snack Bar, Sand Dollar Restaurant, Parkside Cafe or Breakers Cafe right along the beach.

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Situated in the Marin Headlands, guarded by the former forts Barry and Cronkhite, which now serve as National Park Service facilities, this dark pebble beach is a popular spot for sur fi ng, sunbathing and more — and is the striking setting for our cover image this month! The beach is mostly sheltered by cli ffs, so it makes a good spot for picnicking; the picnic areas are located adjacent to the parking area overlooking the beach and alongside Rodeo Lagoon. There’s nowhere to eat around here, but you can’t go wrong when you pick up provisions at Driver’s Market & Deli in Sausalito.

Amenities: Picnic tables, barbecue pits, restrooms, water fountains, outdoor showers

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Well-known for wildlife spotting, Limantour Beach offers opportunities to see birds, harbor seals or even gray whales on this sandy stretch situated between Drakes Bay and an estuary on the Point Reyes National Seashore. Waves are calmer here with the south-facing location and shelter of the Point Reyes Peninsula. Head to the Due West Market in Olema beforehand for gourmet supplies.

This quiet stretch of white sand with a sheltered shoreline offers a great spot to enjoy the beauty of Tomales Bay State Park in West Marin. It has a grassy area to spread out on and picnic tables as well, and if you feel inspired after a big lunch, head out on the hiking trails to Indian Beach, Pebble Beach and Shell Beach. It’s also a popular beach for fam ilies with small children. Load up with picnic fare at Inverness Park Market, or get some oysters from Tomales Bay Oyster Farm.

Amenities: Picnic tables, bar becue pits, restrooms, water fountains, outdoor showers

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Summer is here at last, and we’re ready to toast to life spent enjoying the great outdoors with backyard barbecues, sailing on the bay, picnics at our favorite local beaches (see page 27) and camping trips. Provisioning for any outdoor adventure is easy with these canned beverages from local makers. Cheers!

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Super-premium blanco agave tequila, grapefruit and a hint of agave nectar combine in this classic Mexican cocktail in a can from Laughing Glass Cocktails, founded in San Anselmo by Sydney Rainin-Smith and Carey Clahan. Bonus: It’s also gluten- and GMO-free, vegan, paleo-friendly and low in calories, too. laughingglasscocktails.com

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Napa Valley Grounded Wine Co. winemaker Josh Phelps recently released Space Age Rosé Spritz, a picnic-friendly wine spritzer with natural Meyer lemon and strawberry flavors that’s only 90 calories and just 5.5% alcohol. spaceagerose.com

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San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk are assassinated by Daniel White; SFGMC performed publicly for the first time on the steps of City Hall that night. NOVEMBER 27, 1978

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Sims, who had been diagnosed with AIDS six months earlier, passes away. JULY 16, 1984

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SFGMC revises its bylaws to firmly commit to diversity, equity and inclusion, opening auditions to all individuals who can sing in the tenor or bass range, irrespective of gender, gender iden tity, sexual orientation or race. 2021

As the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus’ (SFGMC) 44th season draws to a close next month, so too does Dr. Tim Seelig’s tenure as artistic director and conductor, and a new era begins with the appointment of Jacob Stensberg to the role. During his 10 years at the helm, Seelig forged important relationships with in fluential composers and musicians, resulting in six major commissioned works, including “Testimony” by Stephen Schwartz and “I Am Harvey Milk” by Andrew Lippa. Membership also swelled to more than 300 singers during this era, and the chorus became a worldwide leader in the LGBTQ+ choral movement. At Final Words, Seelig’s farewell concert taking place July 13 at Davies Symphony Hall, more than 250 members of SFGMC will perform with the San Francisco Symphony. For Seelig, the music itself is the legacy he’s most proud of. “For me, the successes of these 10 seasons with SFGMC are not counted in numbers of singers or dollars, but in the lives and hearts moved by the music we have made together,” he says.

This month, as we celebrate Pride Month and the return of in-person San Francisco Pride festivities on June 25–26 after a two-year Covid-19 hiatus, we’d like to take a moment to recognize how SFGMC has made a positive impact in LGBTQ+ awareness. Here’s a look back at some of the most important moments in the choir’s history. — LOTUS ABRAMS

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Wax Duo has a timely song about the pandemic on their album Curbside Pickup called “6 Feet Apart,” which says they would rather be 6 feet under than 6 feet apart — a bit tonguein-cheek, but catchy.

Soul Ska is built from members of the longtime Marin band Vinyl and has a rocking song called “Mash Em! Smash Em – Evil Ruler.”

Fairfax band Talley Up! has just released Alive in Marin, which has mostly been recorded at the now defunct Terrapin Crossroads. It includes lots of funky tunes, but I really like The Meters’ song “Fire on the Bayou.”

The Eldon Brown Band has a song called “I’d Be a Fool” from the album of the same name. They’re a great jumpblues style band and often have pre-show dance lessons.

I’m also fond of a song called “Darkness” on The Wasabi ’s second album, Departures. It has a sort of Soundgarden feel. Full disclosure though: I actually play drums

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7 Lastly, there’s a recent remaster of the Steve Winwood album About Face It isn’t new, and the local angle is tenuous, being that the talented guitarist on the album is José Neto, who lives in Fairfax. But, given the shaky world situation right now, the cover of Timmy Thomas’ “Why Can’t We Live Together” on it is wonderful, and makes you wish that we really could live together.

I grew up in Mill Valley and pretty much started collecting records in the 3 rd grade while going to Park School and delivering papers for the Marin Independent Journal to earn the money to spend on them. I spent my free time digging through bins of the iconic Village Music until one year I was hired as Christmas help and ended up there for 27 years. In late 2007 when John Goddard decided to close, I figured I would give it a shot and open my own store, and I’ve now been in business for more than 14 years. We carry most anything to do with music, but it’s vinyl that helps keep the doors open. Marin is loaded with talented musicians, so to just pick a few to recommend is hard, but here are a few worthy mentions every local music fan should hear.

Described as a constellation of creative work exploring the daily realities of violence, composerProject,communities,emergeingUnitedcommunitiesdetentionincarceration,andpolicinginacrosstheStates,andtheheal-andcarestrategiesthatfromthesesametheHealingorchestratedbyandartistSamora

Christian Padron Gangitano (CPG): “Pinderhughes has been working on the project for about eight years, learning about how families are healing from structural violence and what the constellation of healing looks like for di fferent communities. He and I started working together about four years ago on a fi lm called Process. We then collaborated on a fi lm and music project last year called Grief and then, most recently, on Masculinity, which considers stereotypes and ideas around ‘manliness.’”

Marin Magazine (MM): How did you get involved in the Healing Project?

MM : Your role sounds quite involved. CPG: “I was responsible for making sure the works contributed to the storyline we wanted to convey.”

Abayomi Pinderhughes, is running through June 18 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA). We chatted with Greenbrae local Christian Padron Gangitano, who is the Healing Project’s lead visual designer and cinematographer, about his role in the project and how Marin inspires his work.

Mill Valley Music owner Gary Scheuenstuhl arguably knows Marin’s music scene better than anyone. Here’s how he got into the biz, and the local bands that are on his summer playlist.

on it. It was recorded at the also now defunct Fantasy Studios, which is the best studio I’ve ever played in, with much history stored in its walls.

Longtime local power-pop band Marble Party just released their fourth album Time and Time Again with the first single “Jessie.”

Gary Scheuenstuhl is the owner of Mill Valley Music in Mill Valley.

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MM: Please tell us about your connection to CPG:Marin.

I was born in Marin, raised in Greenbrae and attended Branson. My Dad has run the Gene Hiller store in Sausalito for a long time. Marin has been so important

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MM: In the realm of the Bay Area, I’d venture that most people do not think of Marin as a fertile ground for social justice causes.

It’s the freedom to withoutmovepain.

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to us. Everything I’m doing now is a culmination of my experiences in Marin and afterward — the social opportunities, the access we had to everything, Marin’s openness to diversity. My family is proud to be from Marin.

CPG: There’s kind of a stigma of growing up in Marin, that it’s disconnected from what’s going on. My Mom is Afro-Cuban and my dad is Italian-American. Growing up, I was exposed to all kinds of statuses, classes, races and a ffi nities. I was always drawn to that and always drawn to storytelling but never had the medium. After graduating from University of Southern California’s associate cinematography program, I saw the possibility of telling my family’s and my community’s stories. — CHRISTINA MUELLER

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MM: What are some of the more interesting traditions you came across in your travels?

MM: What might people not know about fermented food traditions?

SK: “Frequently people project their anxiety about microbes onto the idea of fermentation. However, the fact is that fermentation is extremely safe, and the process generally makes food safer than it would be without. It also makes food delicious, and most people — everywhere — eat and drink prod ucts of fermentation every day.”

See Sedaris at Book Passage Corte Madera, June 9, 4:00 p.m.

The Fermentation King

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Sandor Katz

SK: “I wrote this book to share the many wonder ful delicious fermented foods and beverages that I learned about. I love the sheer diversity of fermentation practices. Anything we can eat can be fermented. Even toxic foods can be fermented into safe-to-eat delica cies, such as tucupi, an Amazonian condiment made by fermenting the juice of cassava and then cooking it down with other seasonings.”

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From James Beard Award winner and New York Times best-selling author Sandor Katz , Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Journeys explores the reci pes, processes, cultural traditions and stories from around the globe that inspire the author’s life’s work. For the past two decades, he has traveled the world teaching and learning. From Japan to Mexico, Croatia to Cameroon, wherever he’s gone, Katz has gleaned valuable insights into the cultures and traditions of local and indigenous peoples, whether they make familiar ferments like sauerkraut or less common preparations like natto and koji. The book is part travelog, part cook book and part cultural exploration, highlighting the people who undertake each of these unique methods of fermentation while explaining how to achieve it yourself at home.

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In his latest book, best-selling author Sandor Katz shares his world travels exploring the art and culture of fermentation.

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are populated by microorganisms, so microbial transformation of our food is inevitable. As a matter of survival, people around the world have learned how to delay decomposition of food resources, and found ways to guide microbial transformation of food for various practical benefits. The miraculous thing is that people have figured out how to guide fermentation without speci fically understanding the process.”

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Marin Magazine (MM): Why do you think fermented foods have been a part of every culture ? Sandor Katz (SK): “Fermentation is universally practiced because of the simple reality that all the plants and animal products that make up our food

See Katz at Book Passage Corte Madera June 9, 4:00 p.m.

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upheavals, personal and public, and expresses in precise language both the misanthropy and desire for connection that drive us all. If we must live in interesting times, there is no one better to chronicle them.

The Golem and the Jinni, set in New York City and the Middle East before WWI. Wecker revisits her beloved characters Chava and Ahmad, magical beings confronting new challenges in a rapidly chang ing human world. Fearing they’ll be exposed, they try to pass as human in bustling 1900s Manhattan.

We chatted with Swope while he was working on location in the Dominican Republic about how he got into photography, how he hopes to make an impact with his work and his goals for the future.

Firefighters watch as flames from the North Complex Fire leap across Highway 162 in Oroville, California, on Sept. 9, 2020. The fire killed 16 people and burned over 300,000 acres.

MM: What are you interested in shooting?

Ethan Swope (ES): “I’ve been interested in photography since before high school, but it was through the journalism department there where I was really able to flourish and started taking photos for publication and also with the Marin Independent Journal, where I had a mentorship with Alan Dep, the photo editor. I like being able to tell stories in my community. My camera became like a pass port for me, and that gave me access to places I wouldn’t normally have access to.”

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Marin Magazine (MM): What inspired you to get into photography?

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At only 20 years old, local Sausalito freelance photographer and filmmaker Ethan Swope has already documented the impacts of climate change and issues concerning immigration, social unrest and conflict around the world. Here’s a look behind his lens.

ES: “I’m most interested in telling stories around the environment, climate change and

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Ethan Swope, a 20-year-old freelance photographer and film maker from Sausalito, has already accomplished more in his budding career than many of us have at twice his age. He recently documented the buildup to the conflict in Ukraine, immigration tensions at the U.S.-Mexico border, social unrest in the Middle East and wildfires here in California. Swope has worked on assignment for prestigious outlets including Getty Images, Associated Press and Bloomberg. He received the 2022 White House News Photographers Association Student Still Photographer of the Year award and numerous College Photographer of the Year accolades. His short film Migrantes was an official selection at the 2019 Mill Valley Film Festival. And, his work is earning a following on Instagram (@ethanswopephoto).

This summer, the Tamalpais High School 2020 graduate, who is currently attending Santa Monica College’s virtual film production program, will be a photo intern

at the San Francisco Chronicle

I remember coming home after the nine weeks I spent in Ukraine; it took me awhile just to decompress.”

ES: “Pick up a camera, even if it’s just your phone, and take photos of stories that com pel you. Find a story that strikes a chord in you and follow your passion. If you’re doing something that you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.”

MM: Tell us more about working in Ukraine.

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ES: “The general feeling I got from speak ing with people in Ukraine was that no one was expecting Russia to invade. It came as a surprise to them. That being said, people there are resilient, and I’ve seen them rally together to support one another in this time of great need.”

MM: Are there any projects you’re particularly proud of?

MM: You’ve accomplished so much already at a young age. What are your goals for the future?

documenting the impact that climate change is having on our own communities is some thing that I find meaningful.”

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MM: How have ordinary citizens in Ukraine been reacting to the circumstances there?

ES: “Back in November and December, we’d been receiving reports of a buildup of Russian forces on the border, and I made arrangements to go to Ukraine on my own. I had contacts with other photojournalists in the Bay Area, and they put me in touch with editors I could work with. I went without an assignment, just covering stories that I felt compelled to document. Eventually, I started doing work for Bloomberg and the Associated Press, initially covering a festival in a small town on the border with Romania and mili tary field hospitals, and then as the buildup to the war was reaching the climax, I was covering civil defense force training, military demonstrations in Chernobyl, and people fleeing the conflict. I arrived on New Year’s Day and was there for nine weeks covering how conflict was affecting civilians. Once the invasion happened, I made the decision a few days later to leave Kyiv and go west to cover the refugee crisis that was ensuing.”

MM: Where are some of the most interesting places you’ve traveled on assignment?

ES: “I’ve been fortunate to be able to work in the Middle East in Lebanon, in Mexico, recently in Ukraine and covering the wildfires in our own backyard. The most interesting place that I’ve been has to be Ukraine because I was able to spend so much time there and experience the culture to document it from all different angles.”

ES: “There are a lot of challenges — both logistically traveling to cover the story and finding the stories — but once you’re on the ground and you’re seeing destruction and you’re witnessing people in the worst times of their lives, being there to document it takes an emotional toll. It takes a lot of empathy to relate to people, and it takes time to process what you’ve witnessed.

MM: What kind of impact do you hope your photos will make?

how people are affected by events that are happening around the world.”

ES: “I hope to raise awareness about what humans are going through and what life is like in different places around the world where I’m taking photos. I want to tell the stories of ordinary people going through life in a conflict zone.”

MM: What’s the most challenging aspect of your work?

Members of Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Forces train in a city park in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Jan. 22, 2022, amid rising tensions with Russia.

ES: “In California, I covered the wildfires here. It’s literally in our backyard, and

ES: “I would like to keep telling stories sur rounding important issues and events of our time. I know that climate change is only going to worsen, and there will continue to be stories to tell surrounding wildfires and the communities on the front line that are being affected. Immigration is also one of the most important stories for me. I find it fascinating to see how people around the world are mov ing and what causes that, so I’m currently working on a project about borders and immigration throughout the world.”

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San Rafael’s Fourth Street rewards passersby with views of some of the city’s most prominent historic buildings. Here are six to look for.

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Walking along San Rafael’s Fourth Street, visitors often remark that the city looks like a classic “old California” town from a 1940s-era movie. That’s not a coincidence. Unlike so many other cities in California, San Rafael has retained much of the charm of a pre-World War II town, with dozens of Victorian-era and early 20th-century commer cial buildings lining Fourth Street in its historic business district. Dozens of these older buildings have retained their original facades, and many still have some original interior features as well, although they now house di fferent businesses.

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Next time you’re in downtown San Rafael, take a few moments for a short stroll along Fourth Street and marvel at the architecture. Here, we reveal the origins of six of San Rafael’s historic commercial buildings.

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Want to learn more about San Rafael’s historic buildings? Head to the Marin History Museum (marinhistory.org), located a few blocks away from Fourth Street in the historic Boyd Gate House at 1125 B Street. Founded in 1936, it holds more than 25,000 artifacts and 200,000 archival images of Marin County’s history, as well as extensive fi les on the history of individual buildings. History bu ffs can also read the book San Rafael Through Time, by Michelle Kaufman, a joint project of the Marin History Museum and the Anne T. Kent California Room at the Marin County Free Library.

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The current building retains some of its 1938 features, such as the marquee, easily visible from the street. Step inside to view the large fresco above the grand staircases in the lobby, also from 1938. Other Art Deco features, such as the curved metal railings along the stairways and ornate ceiling lighting, are reproductions by architect Mark Cavagnero, who oversaw the restoration.

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Start your tour at the most recognizable landmark in downtown San Rafael, the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center. The building began life as the Orpheus Theater, where silent fi lms were shown. Construction began in 1919 at a cost of $125,000, and it was designed by Bay Area architects the Reid Brothers. The Orpheus opened on January 20, 1920, but in 1937, a fi re gutted the building. A year later, it reopened as the Rafael Theater, designed in the Art Deco style by architect S. Charles Lee, with frescoes by Henry Martins. The Loma Prieta Earthquake in 1989 damaged the theater, forcing it to close. Thankfully, a fundraising campaign in the early 1990s — a joint effort between the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency and Film Institute of Northern California (now the California Film Institute) — raised enough money to restore the theater, and it reopened in 1999. The theater now shows screenings from leading fi lmmakers and hosts annual events like the Mill Valley Film Festival.

Next door, the Aroma Café is a building with a colorful history that has been a favorite hangout of Marinites and visitors alike for nearly a century, although it didn’t start out as a café. According to Aroma Café co-owner Vincent Latour, the front of the building was built in 1912, and the brick walls in that section date from that time. The original structure was built to house the Lyric Theater, which was the first theater to show motion pictures in Marin County. The California Motion Picture Corporation premiered its first film there in 1914, Salomy Jane. After the Lyric closed in 1923, a second story and balcony were added, and the building reopened as the Orpheus Grill. The mayor and city council members often frequented the café — a practice that continues today at Aroma Café, according to Latour and and co-owner Rajae Mazbar.

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Across the street at the southeast corner of Fourth and B streets, you’l l fi nd a fi ne example of a Victorian Italianate commercial building. The McDermott Building was built in 1883 to house a bar, restaurant and boarding house called the Mulberry House. The McDermott family lived on the second floor of the building until 1939. A fi re in 1966 damaged the rear section of the building, causing it to be removed. Phillips Candy Shop occupied part of the ground floor in the 1940s, and in 1951 it was remodeled and opened as Deaver’s Coffee Shop. After 25 years in 1976, the space changed hands to become Le Croissant.Thebuilding was declared a city landmark in 1984, and the second-story exterior retains most of its Italianate architectural features, including round-arched windows and projecting pediments with curved brackets above each window. Metal rings in the sidewalk survive from the time when people hitched their horses in front of the building. Winton’s News and Liquor and Lundy’s Home Cooking Restaurant now occupy the ground floor.

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Aroma Café's interior retains several of the building’s original features. Along the back wall, look for two cast iron columns that extend up into the second story. The balcony also has a bas-relief decoration at the south end, with the face of Abraham Lincoln and two other unidenti fied historic figures. Other than the brick walls, the rest of the interior was updated in 2002, and Embrace Yoga studio now occupies the north end of the second story. Pick up a Turkish coffee at Aroma Café and continue your stroll.

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Cross the street again and walk a block to 1244 Fourth Street, where an impressive Queen Anne Victorian, com plete with a corner turret topped by a witch’s hat spire and cast-iron finial, stands at the northeast corner of C Street. It was built in 1893 by French immigrant Louis Peter to expand his dry goods and tailoring business. He removed an existing building to construct the new one out of fine red brick and wood. The Peter family lived in a house behind the store until the 1930s, when the business was leased to a new owner, Albert’s Incorporated, and in the 1950s Moore’s Good Candies took over the space. In 1957, the interior of the Peter Building was remodeled to create seven apartments on the second floor, and the house in the back was demolished. The tenants on the ground floor at that time were Poehlman Pharmacy and Corey’s Restaurant. Peter’s granddaughter Marie owned the building during the remodeling.Today,the ground floor is occupied by Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria and The Shop, a hair salon. The second-floor exte rior retains its elegant late-Victorian wooden bay windows with decorative wood trim along the corners.

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On the next block, the old Bank of America Building at 1300 Fourth Street stands on the northwest corner of C Street. This site wa s fi rst occupied by Don Timoteo Murphy’s adobe, the fi rst home in San Rafael, built in 1844. In 1854, Marin County purchased this property and converted the building into the fi rst county courthouse. The adobe was torn down in 1876, and a three-story structure called the Centennial Building was erected at a cost of $25,000. The fi rst floor housed the Thomson Dry Goods store and a fi nancial institution, and a doctor’s office occupied the second floor. In 1921, the Tamalpais Bank opened in the building. That building was torn down in 1928 and the current building was constructed to house the Bank of Italy.

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The interior of this building, now known as La Casa Grande Apartments, has retained much of its historic character, particularly in the lobby and hallways. A covered corridor joins the original building to the annex in the rear, which contains the original dining room from the 1870s. Damage caused by two fi res, in 1965 and 1987, necessitated extensive restorations of some apartments.

Finish your walking tour at the old Mahon House Hotel. This threestory building is an elegant example of the French Second Empire Style, with a Mansard roof that slants inward above the cornice line, punctuated by curved-arch dormer windows. The façade has a cast-iron front over brick walls, a Victorian-era feature found in only a few places in California, such as Old Town Sacramento. The second-floor curved arched windows have bracketed pediments above. The building was constructed by Timothy Mahon in 1875, and was one of the grandest hotels in Marin County at the time. In 1885, Wolfe’s Drugstore opened on the second floor, and later retail outlets included a furniture repair store, a cleaners and alteration shop and a plumbing-supply outlet. The building became the Burchard Hotel Apartments from 1894–1905, and was expanded around 1900.

The style of the current building is loosely Italian Renaissance Revival. Bas-relief decorative panels of an American eagle and an old sailing ship adorn the façade. In 1930, Bank of Italy changed its name to Bank of America, which occupied the building until the late 1950s. The structure was remodeled in 1959, and Marin Title Guaranty Company moved in. Later on, the Classic Billiards pool hall was located there, which closed in 2017. The building is a National Historic Landmark, and has also housed an armed forces recruiting center, a phone company and a bomb shelter. These days, the building houses Tam Commons Tap Room & Kitchen, which makes a good place to stop in for a bite to eat and a beer from one of 34 taps.

La Casa Grande at 1330 Fourth St. c. 1920

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Lucas & Lucas Landscape Architecture designed this terraced hillside leading to a swimming pool.

The ongoing drought, climate change, migration and the booming housing mar ket are other factors in fluencing landscape design right now, according to a recent outdoor living trend report by Yardzen,

One of the biggest design trends to come out of the pandemic is the demand for home gyms and recreational spaces. Outdoors, local designers are seeing demand for traditional swimming pools top the list, followed

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an online landscape desig n firm based in Sausalito. “The American yard is at an in flec tion point,” says Yardzen CEO and cofounder Allison Rhodes Messner. “We’re seeing a shift in how people design and interact with their outdoor spaces. Homeowners want out door spaces that are not only treated to a high level of design, but encourage interaction and functional use, and are designed with sus tainability top of mind.”

“A lot of people, especially young families, moved out of San Francisco because of the pandemic, looking for more space to raise their children,” says Christian Douglas, landscape designer and urban farmer at Christian Douglas Design in San Rafael. “They want more comfortable outdoor spaces with shade structures where they can work from home. They’re looking at the land as an extension of the house.”

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Fitness and Fun

Marin County offers an abundance of outdoor pursuits, both active and leisurely, but perhaps there’s no better place to enjoy them than in your own outdoor space. A thoughtful landscaping plan beauti fies your property and expands your living space. But how we enjoy and design our outdoor spaces has changed a lot in recent years, especially due to the pandemic.

With this new era of landscape design in mind, we asked a few pros to share their insights into the latest trends and tips for creating personalized outdoor retreats. Here’s what to consider as you embark upon your next landscaping project, whether it’s a simple refresh or a complete do-over.

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As the world opens from pandemic precau tions, social gatherings are back in vogue. Culinary prep and dining areas are central to most landscape designs. They run the gamut from a grilling platform outside the main house to full-on kitchens with cabinetry, islands, appliances, pizza ovens, beverage chillers and running water. Lounge areas built for conversation around gas- or pro pane-burning firepits are popular as well.

entirely new way to think about the front yard. “We saw these wonderful spaces emerging all over Marin during the past two years, and just about everywhere across the country,” Rhodes Messner says. “The front yard is no longer just about curb appeal — it’s become a place to engage and interact with neighbors and friends.”

by lap pools. Hot tubs can be associated within the overall pool structure or nestled into a secluded spot, perhaps near the primary suite. Cold-plunge spas, said to help muscles recuperate after vigorous exercise, are also trending. Pool-adjacent features such as cabanas, saunas and outdoor showers are common add-ons as well.

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Stickley recommends designing for the largest group you imagine hosting. A sprawl ing plaza where 200 guests can comfortably mingle a few times a year can look barren the rest of the time, however, so break it up with smaller, connected spaces.

As pickleball rages across the country, so does the call for home courts. Pickleball courts take up less space than other sports courts, say landscape architects and partners Gretchen Whittier and Kate Stickley at Arterra Landscape Architects in San Francisco. “We don’t get a lot of people requesting tennis courts,” Whittier says. “They’re a big footprint. Most people go to clubs to play tennis.”

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Water conservation is a way of life in Marin, where drought and shortages run rampant. One way many homeowners are conserving water is to remove or reduce water-hogging lawns, which also require a significant amount of maintenance and are not envi ronmentally friendly, due to pollution from fertilizer and pesticides, as well as exhaust emissions from mowers. Yardzen reports that requests for lawn replacement have increased 66% over the last year. “Marin County has been ahead of the

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If your outdoor spaces are linked by stairs, encourage people to move about by guiding them along inviting pathways to a strong visual element at the end like a water feature, advises Mike Lucas, landscape architect at Lucas & Lucas Landscape Architecture in Healdsburg and coauthor of Architectural Gardens: Inside the Landscapes of Lucas & Lucas (Princeton Architectural Press, 2022) with Thad Orr. “Transitions are important to get from point A to point B,” he says. “If people can see the space, they’re more likely to go there than if it’s hidden.”

The backyard isn’t the only place for socializing these days. Born out of the pandemic, the idea of a socially distanced front porch gathering or lawn chair circle spawned an

The trend is still going strong, reports Yardzen, which has seen a 150% increase this past year in requests for functional front yards. “Now, features that were long reserved for private backyard s — fi repits, dining areas, pergolas, decks and even play areas — are making their way out front,” Rhodes Messner says.

3 Hungry deer aren’t deterred by fences, so make your gardens less appetizing. Deer like soft petals and leaves like roses, grapevines and lettuce — not so much strong aromatics and fuzzy leaves like sage and lamb’s ear.

Marin’s microclimates become especially important when considering plant selection. “Sausalito is notorious for fog,” Douglas says. “In one four-block radius, we’re able to grow blood oranges, which need a decent amount of sun; four blocks away, we’re lucky to grow kale or even tomatoes because of the heavy fog.”

Another consideration is budget — where can you save, and where can you splurge?

Decorative water features are in demand despite the fact the average household spends 50 to 60 percent of its water usage on land scaping, according to Diego Torrelio, building and landscape contractor at Circlefoot in San Mateo, which works with clients in Marin County. He typically designs water features that also support the environment, perhaps by draining into a basin or reservoir as a hab itat for birds, fish or plants. Over flow can be directed to bioretention areas or swales that in filtrate water into the ground. “It becomes a multifunctional element that is ecological in nature other than a water valve tied into the municipal system,” he says.

A cost-benefit analysis can help you decide between two or more options. That’s what Circlefoot did when a cramped, ailing redwood had to be removed from a homesite. The tree was appropriately extracted, then milled into dimensional lumber and slabs to create a pergola, fencing, dining table and benches — a more a ffordable and environ mentally friendly alterative to buying from a lumber company. Says Torrelio, “I’d rather people spend less money because it’s the right thing for the planet.”

2 Lay crushed rock instead of mulch on your plant beds. The rock helps reduce erosion and won’t have to be replaced as often as the woody kind.

4 Reduce indoor foot traffic by build ing an attractive pathway around your home to the backyard entertaining area. The path should be smooth, not gravely, if you’re expecting strollers or wheelchairs.

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5 Consult your homeowner’s insurance carrier for input on your landscape design. Policy conditions and exclusions change rapidly, and you want to make sure you’re covered if disaster strikes.

In previous times, the family garden was a separate entity, tucked off o a side or behind

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Before you embark on your landscaping project, two factors to consider are climate and budget, say the experts. In Marin, and the entire Bay Area for that matter, every landscaping project is a custom job. The county includes numerous ecosystems where weather can change abruptly, even from neighborhood to neighborhood.

“Depending on where you are in the county, the temperature fluctuates within a 10- to 15-degree span,” Torrelio says. “The same with rainfall — you can see a difference of 30 inches a year between near the red woods and near the bay.”

Instead, homeowners are choosing to replace lawns with drought-tolerant land scaping featuring native plants and species from similar climates around the globe. They’re also trading lawns for a mix of functional spaces, such as more dining and seating areas, raised edible garden beds, naturalistic play areas, and gravel hardscap ing for more paths and groundcover.

curve with lawn replacement for well over a decade,” Rhodes Messner says. "While much of the rest of the country wakes to the idea that lawns aren’t a sustainable use of space, we’ve known this for some time here.”

Another earth-friendly measure home owners can opt for is water catchment, which falls into two formats. Rainwater harvesting collects and filters the rain from rooftops. Greywater recycling reuses water from showers, baths and washing machines, but not toilets. Rainwater is cleaner to nourish sensitive plant life and can be stored longer, but its collection requires a parade of tanks. Greywater is disbursed daily. “Greywater recycling has a much smaller footprint,” Whittier says. “You can put it under decks or partially bury it.”

A Taste for Edible Gardens

the garage, and often ignored. It was hard to steer clients to do otherwise, says Douglas, who tried to make suggestions such as substi tuting an avocado tree for a magnolia.

“It doesn’t work to say, ‘let’s take 25 percent out of this,’ if the design has four matched trees and a courtyard,” Whittier says. “It has to be what’s important to you to determine whether we can change materials or simplify or delete

Today’s clients have greater interest in and awareness of their food sourcing, how ever. They’re not only asking for fruit trees, berry shrubs, vegetable and herb gardens and beehives, but are putting them on full view or blending them within the landscaping. “The minute you place [the edible garden] closer to the house rather than an afterthought, you start to elevate the materials and give more

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purpose to it, and people become better at looking after it,” Douglas says.

Match the right plant to the right spot to assure survival. Succulents will shrivel in clay that doesn’t drain well, and moisture-loving plants will wilt in super-sandy soil.

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Lucas says he’s increasingly won over by improvements in synthetic turf, another option for homeowners who are removing traditional lawns but still want an open area for recreation and entertaining. “It’s a nice way to create additional space for outdoor entertaining other than one giant stone patio, and a lot more a ffordable,” he says. “Artificial grass can help scale the space.”

Here'sitems.”oneway to save, according to Lucas: “Planting smaller plants can save a little,” he says. “You don’t get immediate gratification, but you should do it if it means getting better hardscape solutions.”

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BY CARRIE RUEHLMAN

Embracing the great outdoors is easy when you live in the Bay Area. From surfing and sailing to biking, hiking and camping, adventure awaits at every turn. But getting outside is more than just fun, it’s also essential for our mental and physical health and overall well-being. Here are three local companies that are not only making it easier than ever for us to enjoy the outdoors but also helping to protect the planet in the process.

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A foldable kayak from Oru Kayak plies the waters of Tomales Bay.

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Oru Kayak makes incredibly innovative, origami-inspired kayaks that easily go from the pond to the Paci fic. Available in five di fferent models that vary by size, they're all foldable and easy to store, so you don’t need a roof rack on your car to transport them, and they won’t take over your garage. They're also lighter and easier to carry than traditional plastic kayaks — the smallest option clocks in at just 20 pounds. These kayaks are also better for the environment, according to Oru Kayak Chief Development O fficer and cofounder Anton Willis, requiring about 70% less petroleum to produce than standard molded-plastic kayaks.

“They’re also much more efficient to ship,” he says. “A boxed kayak takes up only about one-fi fth as much space as a regular one, so moving them around has a much lower carbon footprint.”

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For many people, and especially for those who live in urban areas, getting out on the water is one of the fastest ways to connect with nature, but it’s not always the most convenient. Fortunately, Emeryville-based Oru Kayak is on a mission to make it easier for people to connect with the water.

Willis spent a decade testing and designing this newfangled fleet, and he and cofounder Ardy Sobhani launched the company in 2012 with the help of Kickstarter. Today, the manufacturing facility in California uses zero carbon electricity from geothermal sources and as much waste as possible is recycled during process. The Oru Kayak team also chips in often at San Francisco Bay cleanups. “As a company, we’re passionate about the outdoors,” Willis says, “and we’re always looking for excuses to get out on the water.”

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camping — that’s more than double the size of Delaware.

Hipcamp, an app and website that’s a little bit like Airbnb but for sleep ing under the stars, has been helping people get outside and enjoy nature since 2013. “We’re on a mission to get more people outside, and we believe getting outside should be simple,” says Hipcamp CEO and founder Alyssa Ravasio.

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With the launch of Hipcamp, Ravasio has helped drive a global land-sharing movement that gives people an entirely new way to get outside while also providing land owners with additional revenue needed to conserve their wild spaces for years to come.

Hipcamp aims to connect people with the land and with each other. You can search their site to find and book unique destinations and experiences around the globe (think tent camping on a blueberry farm in Canada, soaking in a wood-fired hot tub on an Australian ranch or glamping in a yurt in the Texas Hill Country).

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Ravasio launched Hipcamp in San Francisco after a hapless attempt to find a beach to set up camp and watch the first sunrise of 2013. To date, the company has worked with private landowners to unlock and preserve more than 4 million acres of previously inaccessible lands for

Ravasio says that more than 6 million nights outdoors have been booked through Hipcamp so far, and this is a positive for the planet. “When people get outside, they often fall in love with nature,” she says, “and because we protect what love, we believe our community of Hipcampers will be more engaged in caring for the land.”

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To cut down on unnecessary product waste, the MXXY team launched a free MXXY Repair Program, which allows customers to send packs back to the company at no cost for repairs instead of a replacement. “Our hydration packs are intended to remove disposable bottles from our trails,” Elders says, “not add more to them.”

The MXXY Hydration Pack has two reservoirs that snap together: One is for electrolytes, ca ffeine boosters and other supplements; the other is designed for the water base. A hydration dial with five dilution settings lets you mix the water and nutrition as needed.

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The MXXY Hydration Pack is the first that carries the nutrition needed for outdoor excursions and is easy to use. “The technol ogy we’ve developed at MXXY allows athletes and adventurers to adjust their water and electrolyte levels on the fly,” says MXXY Chief Marketing Officer Jack Elders. “We believe that the most effective way to encourage our customers to get outside is to build incredible prod ucts that let them feel and perform their best.”

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MXXY by four friends from Larkspur when they were in high school.

Beautiful experiences in the great outdoors are also at the heart of the MXXY brand, which was conceived of by four outdoor adventurers from Larkspur when they were in high school. When other hydration packs on the market failed to meet their expectations, they took a pen and paper and sketched out the protype for a new technology that lets users blend electrolytes and water simply by turning a dial. The team worked on the concept throughout college, launched a successful Kickstarter campaign in the fall of 2020 and released their direct-toconsumer website in January of this year.

The MXXY team wanted to create a product that would last and help reduce the number of plastic bottles that often end up on trails. “It’s our job to ensure that we don’t degrade the same environment that inspired us to build our company in the first place,” Elders says.

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Designed by Signum Architecture, with interiors by Studio Collins Weir, the "wellness house" includes meditation and massage spaces. The courtyard includes a plunge pool, a black granite spa tub and a fountain.

IS WHERE A BUSY TECH EXECUTIVE GOES TO GET AWAY FROM HIS GETAWAY HOME.

“The husband is a busy tech executive,” explains Juancarlos Fernandez, cofounder of Signum Architecture. “They called us to design a place on the property where they could retreat from family life to relax or work.”

Fernandez and his business partner, Jarrod Denton, started Signum in 2011. They’re known for creating buildings that connect with the envi ronment, which is exactly what the homeowners wanted for this project.

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EVEN BEFORE COVID-19 HIT, A BUSY couple with three young children wanted a sanc tuary within their weekend retreat. They live most of the week in San Francisco, and they also have a 5-acre vineyard property in Napa Valley. However, with children and guests, the property’s five-bed room, 5,000-square-foot house could feel hectic.

The family calls the resulting series of five interconnected buildings “the sanctuary.” The project was limited to 1,000 square feet of building space, but it feels larger because of the connected outdoor spaces.

The family didn’t want the building to shout, “Look at me!” Instead, they asked for the retreat to feel like part of the landscape. In addition to Signum, Studio Collins Weir contributed their interior design exper tise to the project, M Studio Landscape Architecture focused on the grounds and outdoor spaces, and Westwind Construction tackled the build.

“Insteadfeatures.ofa long, boring building, we broke it into a series of shapes and connected everything with fully glazed breezeways,” Fernandez says. “If you look down on the sanctuary from above, it looks like the stacking stone sculptures people make on the Fernandezbeach.”addsthat this idea of the retreat as a stone cairn really spoke to his team. Building a stone cairn simultaneously engages and relaxes the brain; that idea fit with what the homeowners had in mind.

Architect Juancarlos Fernandez made the couple’s retreat very private, but still filled with light, thanks to steel window and doors by Euroline.

In designing the exterior, Fernandez didn’t look to the main house — a white, con temporary, barn-style home with shed roofs — for inspiration. Instead, he looked to the surrounding vineyards.

The space isn’t appropriate for unsuper vised children, so the surrounding 5-foot fence is there to keep kids away from the water

“We wanted to make the building lowprofile, so it wouldn’t interfere with the views of the Napa hills from the main house,” he says. “We treated the exterior cedar to look like aged vines, so the building blends into theThelandscape.”teamcontinued the exterior

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Within the cedar fence that separates it from the surrounding vineyards are a steam room, a sauna, a spa tub, a plunge pool, a bathroom, a changing space, a massage room, a sitting area, and a guest suite with a small kitchen and its own bathroom.

He notes that although there’s no tra ffic noise, workers are busy in the surrounding

vineyards year-round, so the fence and foun tain help shield the space from agricultural noise. The retreat also has cleverly hidden mechanicals, so the pumps and heaters are never seen or Continuingheard.away from the main house, on the other side of the sanctuary, the team built a tennis court for the family. It’s also cleverly hidden from view, with an earth bu ffer that creates a bio retention zone planted with grasses to prevent erosion from runoff

The couple started using their retreat in the summer of 2021 for massages and medi tation, but the collection of structures also functions well as a workspace or for an inperson

Laura Hine is a design and style writer based in Brooklyn. She’s a former editor-in-chief of Better, as well as the Modern Luxury publications Interiors Chicago and NS The architect took inspiration for the building’s materials from the colors of Napa’s grape vines — hence the treated vertical cedar siding. It was important to the homeowners that the structure not distract from their view of the surrounding hills. The wellness house is surrounded by natural landscaping by M Studio Landscape Architecture.

“There’s no artificial lighting and when you’re near it, and you can’t see the chainlink fence,” Fernandez says. “It’s just a green forest around it.” The retention scheme worked perfectly during last December’s heavy storms: The water collected in the bio

elements, like the cedar and the terrace’s concrete floors, into the interior, blending together the interior and the exterior.

Furthering that illusion are two glass and steel breezeways that offer unimpeded views of the sky and surroundings while provid ing protected passage between buildings. The massage suite opens into a courtyard where all the water elements of the retreat — a plunge pool, a black granite spa tub and a fountain — are located, as well as a terrace for sitting and relaxing.

“The element of serenity was important to the design,” Fernandez says. “The fountain is a visual element and also a sound element.”

swell and then slowly released into the prop erty’s nearby creek.

“Themeeting.wifehosted her book group here and the husband sometimes comes with his laptop to work in quiet,” Fernandez says. “It’s a warm environment with the amenities of a spa, but if you’re sitting with a computer, the space works for that, too.”

This page: Architect Steve Lochte used wood slat dividers to separate the main living area from the stairs that rise from the entry foyer. Opposite: Lochte dramatically changed the street-level appearance of the split-level house, replacing tired siding with a modern, welcoming exterior. Although the square footage stayed the same, a higher roofline in the back allowed for grander, more open interior spaces throughout.

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The project’s biggest constraint was that the 3,000-square-foot house was built into a hill, so, it couldn’t get any larger. It had the right number of bedrooms, but the rest of the layout wasn’t working for the family. “Our goal was to make sure every space was functional,” the wife says. “And we did. Steve maximized every square inch.”

A LARKSPUR COUPLE WITH three children and two dogs lived in a Larkspur split-level house for almost a decade, putting off aking major improvements because they were simply too busy. But then, water leaking into the lower level forced their hand. Still, the couple was reluctant to take on a full-scale renovation. Architect Steve Lochte convinced them to go“Weall-in.had ambitions to fi x some of the problems, upgrade a little and make the floor plan work better,” the husband says. “But when Steve showed us his design, it was like in The Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy goes from black-and-white to color. He blew ourLochteminds.”is president of Lochte Architectural Group, which handles retail and residential projects, with offices in Sacramento and San Francisco. The couple discovered Lochte’s work in the pages of this magazine; a home he designed in Mill Valley was featured on the cover in 2017. That house was midcentury modern in style, and the couple was drawn to the aesthetic and the warm wood fi nishes Lochte incorporated throughout the interior.

The upstairs level had low ceilings and dark, cramped rooms. To solve those problems and give the family a stunning kitchen, Lochte raised the roof to 14 feet, which fi lled the space with light, and he swapped the locations of the kitchen and the dining room.

He also removed a wall above the stairs that come up from the front door, creating a feeling of flow in the main living spaces.

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On the recon figured back patio, a curved staircase made by All Weld Metal Fabrication leads to the roof top deck. The patio furniture is by RH and the fi re table is by Paloform.

“Now it’s a gracious arrival with views all the way up the hillside,” Lochte says. The

new layout gave the family a more expansive, double-island kitchen with plenty of storage.

The other major change on the upper level is the large sliding door system between the living room and the outdoor patio. Lochte increased the size of the patio and integrated it with the indoor spaces, so there’s an eas y flow. “We love that we now have an outdoor sitting area and a fi re table,” the husband says.

one contribution,” he says with a laugh. “We don’t get many views, as we’re tucked into the canyon, but from up there, you can see the hills and Mt. Tam.” That request required some advanced engineering to wind a staircase up from the patio to the roof deck, but the couple says it was well worth it, given how frequently they use the perch to stargaze or share a sunset drink withThefriends.lower level, which was mostly an open playroom — the room that su ffered from the leaks — needed to be recon figured.

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The construction, which Tom Warton of TJ Built Construction oversaw, addressed the leakage. “We waterproofed the heck out of it,” Lochte says. The room is right below the patio, so Lochte added a system of float ing tiles there that will make the roof easier to access in the future.

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The husband also asked for a roof deck over the primary bedroom. “That was my

“I loved the design of that Mill Valley house we read about in Marin Magazine, but never really thought that we could persuade Steve to design our house,” the wife says. “We're so fortunate that he was interested.”

“It was an ambitious wish list,” the wife says. “We needed a true mud room, an exercise room and another bathroom. Steve came back with a great layout.”

From repairing a leaky patio to updat ing an entire house, the project took almost three years from fi rst meeting to moving in. Fortunately, the construction — dur ing which the family moved to a rental in a nearby town — only took a little over a year. Now that it’s complete, the homeowners are more than happy that they took the plunge.

The renovated kitchen has soaring ceilings and double islands. The cabinets are by Kinross Woodworking, the custom counter stools are by MorningWorks and the Swirl Pendant is by LZF.

The exterior also underwent a dra matic change. From an awkward entrance to dated siding, everything needed to be updated, but in a way that wasn’t visu ally disruptive in a neighborhood of older homes. The design had to pass muster with Larkspur’s planning and building depart ments. “They’re sticklers,” Lochte says. “We made it through design review in the fi rst round, and that was really gratify ing considering the big change we were making.”Abigpart of the review focused on the entrance to the house, which sits about 3 feet above the sidewalk. “The review board didn’t want a monumental stair from street to front door,” Lochte recalls. “So, we incorporated steps into the landscape to gradually bring you to the front door.”

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Just south of the Live Entertainment Capital of the World, Branson, Missouri, resides Payne’s Valley, a 7,370-yard tribute to Payne Stewart and the first public design by the 82-time PGA Tour winner in part nership between Johnny Morris, CEO of Bass Pro Shops. Woods’ commitment to making the course player-friendly while at the same time difficult for the low-handicapper has generated a course destined to stand the test of time. The walkable course features large bail-out areas, graduated rough, spectacular green-scapes, and a bevy of water features that come into play on multiple holes.

HARBOR SHORES GOLF CLUB AT HARBOR SHORES RESORT Benton Harbor, Michigan Golf’s greatest major champion, Jack Nicklaus, also sits atop the Mount Rushmore of professionals turned golf course architects. With more than 300 designs to his credit, “the Golden Bear” has amazingly built courses in 40 states and 45 countries in five-plus decades.

The first course on our perfect foursome list is designed by the man who once again captured the world’s attention by not only competing but contending at this year’s Masters. The legend of this generation’s greatest player, Tiger Woods, needs no amplification, but designing Golf Digest ’s Best New Public Course in America for 2021 doesn’t hurt.

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STADIUM COURSE AT TPC SCOTTSDALE Scottsdale, Arizona Jack Nicklaus called Tom Weiskopf “one of the fi nest strikers of the golf ball to ever live.” By amassing 28 professional wins including the 1973 Open Championship, the Ohio native had the game to contend whenever he teed it up.

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Payne’s Valley is also home to the nation’s coolest 19 th hole, a betsettling par-3 that features an island green surrounded by

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Another win: TPC Scottsdale, codesigned by this former PGA pro fessional with Jay Morish in 1986, plays host to the most fans each year. The seven-day Waste Management Phoenix Open, which always culminates on NFL Championship Sunday, was attended by more than 700,000 rabid fans in 2018 to set the all-time-record.

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The 7,261-yard, par-71 layout, which is highlighted by water features on seven holes, offers a bevy of thrilling challenges for players of all levels to enjoy. “My courses do not intimidate,” Weiskopf says. “Instead, they encourage the player to play well and become more open to all aspects of the game.” tpc.com/scottsdale

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“The course was designed and built on land once scarred by land fills, toxic waste and abandoned factories,” Nicklaus explains. “During the process, they removed well over 100,000 tons of trash, solid waste and concrete from the site, including 20,000 tons of contaminated soils. But in the end, the whole course looks beautiful, has great variety throughout, and we hope is enjoyable to play.”

But one of Nicklaus’ projects, Harbor Shores Resort in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is more meaningful. Rewind to the 1980s when 6,000 manufacturing jobs were lost over an 18-month period on the site that is now Harbor Shores. For decades those buildings sat empty, leaving roughly 3 million square feet of industrial materials and con taminated soil — that is, until local business titan Whirlpool Company and Nicklaus joined forces.

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The gorgeous Paw Paw River comes into play at Harbor Shore’s 500plus acre golf estate. Nicklaus contemplated more than 20 routings before choosing one that winds and weaves over marshes, wetlands and even features prodigious views of Lake Michigan when playing holes 7 and 8. A four-and-half hour experience at Harbor Shores is akin to walking through a nature preserve. In line with the nature theme, each hole features a sign that commemorates one of Nicklaus’ career high lights. harborshoresresort.com

Bandon Dunes founder and owner Mike Keiser threw patrons a curveball when he hired Ben Crenshaw and his design partner Bill Coore to create Bandon Trails in 2005. Dunes, meadows and forest land unite to create the best course on the property. Bandon Trails’ flagship hole has to be the unbelievably downhill 325-yard, par-4 14 th hole. After inspecting the putting surface that measures nine paces from side to side at the front entrance, Keiser said to Crenshaw, “This hole is too difficult.” Crenshaw’s reply: “Golf’s supposed to be difficult.” bandondunesgolf.com

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Other previous incarnations of Geneva include a Protestant republic, led by hardcore 16 th-century theologian John Calvin; a prosperous city-state under the in fluence of the Catholic House of Savoy and the Holy Roman Empire; and a Roman camp where Julius Caesar executed a Bridge on the River Kwai-style move to prevent warring Gauls from crossing the Rhone, which flows from the southern end of Lake Geneva. Today, public shuttle boats known as mouettes (“seagulls”) and tour boats of all sizes ply the 45-mile-long lake.

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But these are the Jura Mountains I’m ogling, not Mount Tam, and the mesmerizing water is Lake Geneva, not the San Francisco Bay. It appears I’ve flown a long way only to find myself surprisingly at home in the Swiss

On a balmy summer day, there’s nothing

Surpassed only by Zurich in population, with nearly a half-million residents in the city and surrounding canton, Geneva of course boasts a much longer recorded history than San Francisco. Just as California often feels like its own country, French-speaking Geneva proudly considers itself set apart from Switzerland, the confederation of can tons it joined only in 1815. Before then, the city-state had been annexed by France, with whom it shares most of its borders and halfmoon-shaped Lake Geneva (diplomatically called Lac Léman in French, “since we don’t

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It’s a brilliantly sunny summer day, rainbow flags flapping in the breeze, in a hilly city that prides itself on cosmopolitan diversity, inno vative technology, fine wine and artisanal chocolate. When I’m not being distracted by the vintage architecture in its distinctive neighborhoods, or the culinary temptations of its small cafes and street markets, I’m gaz ing at an impressive body of water and the mountains that frame it.

own all of it,” as one Genevan told me.)

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The fountain originated at a di fferent place (and lower height) in the city in 1886, serving as a pressure-relieving valve for a hydraulic factory that created energy for Geneva’s industries, especially its renowned watchmakers. The latter keep on ticking, as you can learn from numerous shops or the self-guided Geneva Watch Tour that includes the Patek Philippe Museum in the Plainpalais district. The city’s technological advances have progressed beyond timepieces, though: British scientist Tim Berners-Lee invited the World Wide Web in 1989 at the European Organization for

Nearby, the thought-provoking International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (MIRC) offers even more reminders of the harm humans can in flict on one another, and how they can help one another, too. In 1863, four years after wit nessing a horrific number of casualties on an Italian battlefield, Geneva native Henry Dunant founded what became known as the Red Cross; a year later, he helped produce the first Geneva Convention, which allowed the neutral Red Cross to care for wounded in war zones. Understandably, Dunant won the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.

more Genevois than to head to one of the public beaches like Bains de Paquis, which has changing rooms, a restaurant, a large deck just for sunbathers and distant views of snow-capped Mont Blanc. Both tour boats and the Bains de Paquis give you a closer look at Geneva’s iconic Jet d’Eau — an illuminated pillar of water spraying nearly 460 feet high from a jetty on the city’s east bank.

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The Jet d'Eau fountain sprays water nearly 460 feet high.

Nuclear Research (CERN), turning his NeXT computer into the fi rst-ever web server and describing his concept on the inaugural website.

The 1864 Geneva Convention is now part of the museum’s permanent exhibitions, which focus mostly on the plight of prisoners of war, refugees and other victims of repression. The tone seems off n a sign encouraging sel fies in front of “The Petri fied,” Carl Bucher’s sculpture of eight

CERN offers guided tours, but since I’m in the mood for something a little less Silicon Valley, I use the free transit pass every Geneva hotel guest receives to jump on a tram to Palais des Nations. Currently home of the European headquarters of the United Nations (which some may recall was chartered in San Francisco in 1945), the stately white compound in leafy Ariana Park was built by an appropriately international group of architects in the 1930s as the head quarters for the League of Nations. Daniel Berset’s 39-foot sculpture “Broken Chair” towers over Place des Nations, the public square across the street from the Palais’ flag-flanked entrance. Installed in 1997 initially as a temporary exhibit to support a ban on landmines, the sculpture has one of its four legs jaggedly broken off o symbolize

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In addition to museums and boat tours, book a private walking tour with licensed guide Shiva Riah i for fascinating insights into Geneva culture and history. guideingeneva.ch

cottagecafe.ch Bustling Café du Centre , in the heart of Place du Molard, has served traditional Genevan dishes and wines since 1871. cafeducentre.ch

You don’t have to be a Swiss banker to afford lodgingscomfortableinGeneva. I stayed at three-star Hotel Strasbourg , within a short walk of the main train station and lake; doubles from $154, including a generous buffet breakfast. hotel/Strasbourfassbindhotels.ch/ g

Created by Moroccanborn Israeli chef Nicole Boder, Le Cottage Café is a lively tapas restaurant in an 18th -century brick cottage in a park on Lake southwesternGeneva’sshore.

bound, barefoot and hooded prisoners at the entrance to the museum, but it’s hard not to be moved by what’s inside. I linger in the “Restoring Family Links” exhibition, where behind an eerie installation of chains lie fi les of World War II-era refugees, scores of pictures of Rwandan orphans — a mug book borne of genocide — and the holographic “Chamber of Witnesses.”

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Geneva itself has witnessed the effects of religious and political oppression over the years. Initially chased out of town, French Reformation leader John Calvin returned in 1541 to supervise public mores and worship until his death in 1564. During his tenure and beyond, Geneva welcomed many other Protestant refugees from France, Italy and England. Today, fi rst-generation migrants account for 36% of the population, with Eritrean and Afghan refugees more recently contributing to the diversity.

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shops or workshops on the ground floor and homes above, while its Place du Marché attracts shoppers from all over Geneva to its Wednesday and Saturday street markets.

But chocolates are not the only highlight of Genevan cuisine. Just as San Francisco stakes its claim to superior seafood and local wines, Geneva celebrates its bounty of perch from Lake Geneva and wines grown in Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the northern shores of the lake. Back in Geneva’s Old Town, I sample both at the aptly named Café du Centre, one of the city’s oldest restaurants, and raise my glass to familiar delights in an unfamiliar setting.

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Just across the Arve river, the village of Carouge was built in the late 18th century by Geneva’s Catholic Savoyard rivals, who nonetheless welcomed Protestant and Jewish residents. Many of its two- and three-story Italianate buildings still house

In historic Old Town Geneva (Vielle Ville), a plaque with Lenin’s portrait on Place du Molard hails Geneva as a “City of Refuge”; the founder of the Soviet Union lived here from 1903–05 and again in 1908. No doubt Lenin appreciated that Geneva officially adopted the separation of church and state in 1907, although government offi cials are still sworn into office at St. Pierre Cathedral, where Calvin preached twice a day on Sundays. I enjoy taking a peek at his simple wooden stool in the Gothic cathedral, shorn long ago of its medieval Catholic fi nery, with the exception of one polychrome chapel repainted in the 1890s.

After browsing stalls of cheese, produce and sausages, I fi nd more portable souvenirs nearby at Mr and Mrs Renou, one of many

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There are no bells and whistles at this RV park deli, better known for its California Reuben and Atherton Club sand wiches than its Korean barbecue. That needs to change. From a tiny, gasfired grill, orean-born chef-owner James Jung grills beef for garlic-andvinegar seasoned bi-bimbap and for stuffing in tofu sushi, among other treats. Though the kimchi

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The go-to dish at owner Ali Mobasser’s Persian barbecue restaurant is the koobideh. Seasoned with grated onion and seven spices, including turmeric, saffron, suma and white pepper, the

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Marin native Chris Staf ford moonlights as a pit master, pulling his porta ble rig to gigs (including regular stops at his Uncle Matt and Uncle Joe’s Indian Valley Brewery in Novato) to serve up what Stafford calls ce tral Texas-style ’cue. A Brandt brisket cut is his signature dish with little more than salt, pepper, Lawry’s Seasoning Salt and time to smoke over oak before the beef gives in to a lacquered crust and a disarmingly pink interior. It’s a dish that just might make a name for Marin barbecue.

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Lotus Cuisine of India Minced fine to tick to the skewer, lamb shish is seasoned with cumin, coriander, paprika and fenugreek before it makes its way into the 400°F tandoor, India’s traditional grilling vessel. Tandoori chicken rests in a marinade of spices, degi mirch chile and strained yogurt before it, too, hits the grill at 450°F. “It’s not the masala but the time and temperature,” says owner Paul Sroa, of how the perfect char on the chicken is attained. 812 Fourth St, San Rafael; 415.456.5808; lotusres taurant.com

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steak, chicken teriyaki, corn, broccoli, yellowtail collar and more on the restaurant’s expansive menu. 591 Redwood Highway, Mill Valley; 415.381.8400; robatagrill.com

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brewed beer menu. Pick your style — barrelaged, IPA/DIPA, Belgian, stout — and enjoy it alongside witharehall-styleonea“charcuterie”denmushroomhand-foragedtoast,garpicklemélangeboardorbrat-in-a-blanketatofthelong,beertables(wesuckersfortheonesbanquettes).

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The Hummingbird American 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 homemade hot sauce to get that Cajun kick. Cash only. 57 Broadway, 415.457.9866

Barefoot Cafe American 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. 1900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.460.2160

county to the table. Appetizers and salads feature local cheeses, oysters and produce, while the cheeseburger with Stemple Creek beef topped house-curedwithpork belly has already developed a cult following. Two patios provide ample outdoor eating space. 23 Broadway, 415.524.8478

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Amelie French Stop in for a quintessential French breakfast of coffee and a croissant at this outpost of the origi nal San Francisco wine bar. Stay to enjoy plates of Cal-French escargot with garlic butter, salad Niçoise with pickled egg or slow-baked steelhead with persillade and radishes at lunch and dinner and an extensive French wine list. A petite street-side patio features dining atop wine barrels. 71 628.253.5161Broadway,

Mas Masa Mexican Chef and owner Patrick Sheehy focuses on the ancient technique of corn nixtamalization,

Split Rock Tap & Wheel American 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 and sandwiches, as well as snacks like localalmostpickles.olivescitrus-marinatedorhouse-madeBeersontapareallexclusivelyfavorites.

Stillwater Californian Fairfax native Margaret Ruiz and her life and business partner, David, joined forces with chef Cameron Myers to bring the bounty of the

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Fairfax’s dining scene serves up excellent burgers (Stillwater) and brunch (Barefoot Café, The Hummingbird). There are options for beer and bites — Way Station, The Lodge, Split Rock Tap & Wheel and the brand new HenHouse Brewing. Fairfax restaurant do you love the most?

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Village Sake Japanese Lucky for Fairfax, beloved former Sushi Ran chef Scott Whitman opened an izakaya, a Japanese-style com munity pub. In the compact space with six outdoor tables, you’ll find sushi and skewers, salads and small plates, plus great sake and craft beers. The daily waitlist opens online at 5 p.m. The adjoining sake bar, Sake Bin, has a separate menu and is currently closed, but takeout bento boxes are available. 19 Bolinas Rd, 415.521.5790

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Sorella Caffe Italian Run by sisters Sonia and Soyara, Sorella, which means “sister” in Italian, serves fresh Italian with a northern influence. Customer favorites include the cioppino, butternut squash ravioli and Pollo alla Sorella. Another highlight is the giant wheel of Grana Padano cheese. 107 Bolinas Rd, 415.258.4520

using organic, non-GMO blue corn to make its handmade tortillas. The beer and wine lists highlight local patio.towineries.microbreweriesCaliforniaandIt’sallavailableenjoyontheshaded

Way Station American Barbecue from a trailer embedded into the wall is the main attraction at this mechanic’s shopturned-eatery, where tall sliding windows frame washed concrete floors and a craft beer garden with fire pit. The ‘cue gets all the love but salads, flatbread pizzas and a wide selection of tapped and bottled beers plus wines round out the menu. It’s also kid- and dog-friendly with outdoor seating.

Oysters with grilled lemon at Stillwater, Fairfax

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The Lodge American The menu is designed to power up the many riders who swing by, featuring all-American eats like a breakfast burrito stuffed with eggs, spinach and salsa; share plates like a sausage board served with Lodge tots and slaw; and pour-over coffee and draft beer for riders and hikers alike. Beer, cider and wine are available to go in growlers and cans and can be sipped in the backyard where shaded picnic tables await. 1573 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.456.8084

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HenHouse Brewing Co. American This West County Pub’s menu of small bites, handhelds and shareables go head-to-head with an expansive, locally

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East Brother Beer Company and Rosie The Riveter Trust present the Pride + Purpose Beer Festival, the fist beer festival in Northern California to make Lagers the main attraction! Enjoy unlimited samples of 50+ beers from more than 25 of Northern California’s legendary breweries. June 18 from 12pm - 6pm.

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JUNE 4, 11, 16–19 Over three consecutive week ends, San Francisco’s Bayview Opera House Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre celebrates Juneteenth with a Point Pushas Artist Expo; a Ferguson Rises documentary fi lm screening pre miere and community activation with Mike Brown, Sr., chronicling his journey over the past five years since the passing of his son; choreographer Gregory Dawson’s “The Joy Protocol” performed by dawsondancesf; and a community Juneteenth celebration. bvoh.org

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Santa Rosa hosts an afternoon of musicians, choirs, kids’ games, presentations by Entrepreneurs of

Tomorrow, a wellness area and a walk to Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park in mem ory of Vince Harper and his work with Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County. juneteenth.comsonomacounty

Billy Lee “Preparing the Study for #1,” Museum of the African (MoAd)Diaspora

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JUNE 18 Francisco’sSanMuseum of the African Diaspora offers free admission today; a virtual program, Art as We See It: Protest Songs and Art; a live SFJAZZ performance on site; and a live and ZOOMed Myths of Slavery and Juneteenth discussion with University of Texas at Austin Professor Daina Ramey Berry. moadsf.org

Celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest recognized commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, at these events held around the Bay Area.

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diverse, equitable and inclusive Mill Valley and Southern Marin, Mill Valley Force for Racial Equity & Empowerment and Mill Valley Recreation are hosting a Freedom Festival that will feature entertainment, food and information booths at Mill Valley’s Depot Plaza. millvalleyrecreation.org

Adeline St. and Alcatraz Ave. hosts a community festival; live performances of drumming, jazz and spoken word on two stages; and a kids’ STEM zone with a rock wall, skating, clowns and storytellers. berkeleyjuneteenth.org

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THROUGH JUNE 19 The Sound Inside The West Coast premiere of Adam Rapp’s secret,professorIvylivesthrillerTony-nominatedlooksattheofabrilliantLeaguewritingwithadarkatalentedyet

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THROUGH JUNE 15 The InspectorGovernment Not unlike a Marx Brothers comedy, mistaken identity and local corruption drive this 19 th-century clas sic comedy of errors by

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mysterious student and an unthinkable favor. marintheatre.org

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shows such as “42nd Street,” “Guys and Smart (“Hamilton”) and Amanda M. Big Band style is the lens used to consider

Caroline Felt” for viola and cello and familiar works from Ravel and Bach. berkeleysymphony.org

JUNE 26 Dave Alvin

Mardi Gras Indians, jazz, funk, soul, Creole, Cajun, gospel, rock.African,Caribbean,Zydecoand sfiaf.org

The SoCal native’s unique blend of roots rock is on tour in support of his 2020 album, “From an Old Guitar: Rare and Unreleased Tracks,” along with Alvin’s brother Phil Alvin’s band, The Guilty Ones, and frequent collaborator Jimmie Dale Gilmore. ranchonicasio.com

JUNE 12 Tower of Power The horn-driven funk-rock of the band that Emilio Castillo founded in Fremont in 1968 opens the outdoor music season at San Francisco’s Sigmund Stern Grove. sterngrove.org

this musical anthol ogy that honors Black women composers and musicians hailing from Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the chants and stirring rhythms of

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JUNE 29 Get Happy Broadway star Jessica Vosk (“Fiddler on the Roof,” “Wicked”) celebrates Judy Garland on the centennial of her birth with a showcase

The Kyoto, Japan-based composer, fi nger-style guitar champion and singersongwriter presents a blend musical styles at Old St. Hilary’s. landmarkssociety.com

original performance date of January 16, a program of chamber music from Berkeley Symphony hones in on Composer in Residence Brian Nabors’ “Caged” for string quintet,

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JUNE 18–AUG 14 Obama Portraits The iconic, offi cial portraits of President Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama from artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are presented in the American Art collection at the DeYoung, along with a video from the National Portrait Gallery. deyoung.famsf.org

MARIN JUNE 2022 89 Choose reusables EVERY time! CELEBRATE in zero waste style! ZeroWasteMarin.org/Reusables THIS NOT THIS b•econnected• be curious • becourageous• marinprimary & middleschool preschool-8th grade | larkspur, ca visit mpms.org to schedule a tour Come join us! of her songbook along with archival footage, home movies and interviews. sfsymphony.org COMEDY JUNE 1–4 Langston Kerman It’s any one’s guess what the L.A.-based Punchline.standwithfamously)“Insecure,”(Jaredcomedianpoet-turned-standup-slamandactoronHBO’smostwillcomeupduringafour-nightatSanFrancisco’s comedyclub.compunchline JUNE 3 PoundstonePaulaThe host of the podcast “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone” and new online game show “Nobody Asked You” brings her brand of humor to Montalvo Arts Center. montalvoarts.org FILM JUNE 1–12 SF DocFest A mix of virtual and dentallafterfollows“Ricochet,”screeningsin-personincludeswhichtheeventsabulletacci y fi red by an andAbbyfromandBradleyfrom“JackFrancisco’sKateGarcíaimmigrant,undocumentedJoséInesZaraté,killedSteinleatSanPier14;hasaPlan”Berkeley’sBerman;“RootsofFire”SanFrancisco’sBerendtLavoiJeremeyLavoi. s findie.com JUNE 16 Soylent Green Also titled “How to Feed the World Without Eating Your Neighbor,” the 1973 fi lm directed by Richard Fleischer and starring Charlton Heston will be followed Theatre’sTranscendenceLet’s Dance (TRANSCENDENCE)MABRYRAYPORTRAITS);(OBAMA2018SMITHSONIANGALLERY,PORTRAITNATIONAL

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After a two-year hiatus, the parade down San Francisco’s Market Street and Festival at the Civic Center are back for what is sure to be a hootenanny of epic proportions. sfpride.org

EVENTS

Officially founded on June 6, 1922, the Oakland Zoo will celebrate its centennial with a free event at its original home, Snow Park, featuring food, music and events for kids, with more events planned all year long. oaklandzoo.com

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June 18–19 Novato Festival Kid favorite Piccolo Puppet Show, crab fries and turkey legs, a stage dedicated

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more than 20 years, experimental pho tographer lifes.turephotographs,Paris,AshburyFrancisco’sportraitsthatexhibitareCunningham’sImogenimagesthefocusofthisinSonomaincludesstreetfromSanHaight-districtandaswellasfamilyportrai-andabstractstill svma.org

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to bands ranging from Petty Theft and Mustache Harbor to Cat Fight and His Awesome Hotcakes, and more will vie for your attention among the art, wine and beer vendors as Grant Avenue between Redwood and Seventh in downtown Novato closes to celebrate the community. novatochamber.com

wildlife-inspired works from human collabora tors, the plight of the animals featured in Disney’s The Jungle Book is front and center and paired with The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece exhibit that opens in late June. waltdisney.org

JUNE 12 Pinots & Paella Part of the Pinot & Plaid series of events, appetizers and Spain’s most famous rice dish are featured at this lun cheon at withwhichFreemanSebastopol’sWinery,pairsitswinesthemeal. emily-e-martin.com

THROUGH FALL 2022 Creative Conservation Featuring painted creations by rescued and reha bilitated animals and

THROUGH AUG 27 MYR With its title derived from the unit of measurement equal ing 1 million years, this exhibit explores how the vast stream of pre-human history collides with contemporary emergency.theanxieties,existentialparticularlyimminentclimate mcevoyarts.org

justice movements of the late 20 th century in a range of media including large-scale canvas, works on paper, ceramics, video and printmaking. moadsf.org

MAY 7–AUG 28 Seen & Unseen In the fi rst exhibit of her work in

JUNE 11, 12, 19 Hello, Dolly! Tune up your

OPENS MAY 27 Hidden Wonders A Galapagos tortoise preserved from a 1906 expedi tion, an extinct Bay Area native Xerces butterfly, a saber-tooth Smilodon cat recov ered from the La Brea Tarpits and other high lights from a collection of nearly 46 million scientific specimens star in a new natural history exhibition at the AcademyCaliforniaofSciences. calacademy.org

vocal cords: The June performances of Mountain Play at Cushing sing-alongs.things,”“womanmatchmakerturn-of-the-centuryDollyandtheMountAmphitheatreMemorialonTamalpaistelltaleoftheromanticcomicexploitsofGallagher-Levi,andwhoarrangeswithaudience mountainplay.org

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San Anselmo Family Forms Turnkey Movement to Raise Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine Local

Sara, Andy and Jamie Kurtzig

When the Ukraine invasion began in February 2022, Sara Kurtzig didn’t skip a beat stepping up to help. The Kurtzigs have deep connections to the country: The family lived briefly in Ukraine in 2019, and Andy Kurtzig ’s business, JustAnswer, has offices in Ukraine with 250 employees.

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IMPACT: Raising funds to provide urgent humanitarian aid to the embattled people of Ukraine

During their spring break, the entire Kurtzig family — Andy, Sara and their three children — traveled to Eastern Europe with eight suitcases stu ffed with medical aid and other supplies, plus handwritten notes from Marin kids for Ukrainian refugees.

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The Kurtzigs moved quickly to refocus the mission of their nonprofit, the Arizae Foundation, to help the people of Ukraine and meet their immediate needs. In addi tion to accepting donations through the foundation’s website, they have organized several fundraising events in Marin, including a March 30 benefit concert at Peri’s Tavern with local singer-songwriter Victoria George and a family fundraising event on April 1 at the Sleepy Hollow Community Center with a Ukrainian food truck and letter-writing station for kids. These combined efforts have generated more than $340,000 in donations, much of which has already been delivered to partner organi zations in Ukraine and put to use for emergency shelters, food, medical supplies and IT infrastructure needs for hospitals and communities.

On March 25, local award-winning chef Joanne Weir headlined the Joanne Weir’s Plates & Places Lunch, sponsored in part by Marin Magazine

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The Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) is as much about celebrating outstanding food, wine and culture as it is about great fi lms. Now in its 25th year, the festival’s slogan is “the best i n fi lms, food, wine andThisfun.”year, the festival honored chef Jacques Pépin , presenting him with the fi rst-ever SIFF Culinary Excellence Award. Pépin attended the festival and was the star of the Devour! Chefs & Shorts dinner on March 24. During the course of the evening, festival organizers pledged a $10,000 donation to the Jacques Pépin Foundation, plus an additional $5,000 from a live auction of Pépin’s hand-drawn artwork of the evening’s dinner menu.

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The event was a tribute to the advent of spring, including a vibrant fashion show curated with chic wardrobe picks from Stacey Kaplan of Bella Boutique and flower-adorned cupcakes from Sarah Thongnopneua of Baked Blooms, a winner of Food Network’s Cupcake Championship in 2019. San Francisco come dian Ray Connolly infused bursts of laughter into the room as event emcee.

The event was well attended by Marin Charitable’s board of directors. Two local fam ily foundations, the Gruber Family Foundation and Jackson Family Foundation , both made generous donations toward the endowment and the grant fund.

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Marin Charitable held its annual Spring Fling on March 23 at Marin Country Club to raise funds for Marin’s at-risk youth. The sold-out event exceeded its fundraising goals by rais ing $60,000. The organization also recently reached a milestone by establishing an endow ment fund of $250,000 to ensure long-term support for critical youth services.

Additionally, each screening during the festival included a plea to support the efforts in Ukraine by making a donation to Direct Relief, generating more than $1,700 in donations over the course of the four-day event.

Sonoma International Film Festival Gives Back to the Jacques Pépin Foundation, and Honors the Chef

IMPACT: Recognizing outstanding contributors in the worlds of film, food and wine

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“The space was very contemporary and clean, but not that interesting,” recalls Triggs, who owns her own full-service firm, Artistic Designs for Living.

“I opened the sectional and made an obtuse angle, so you’re open to both views.”

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“Since he loves cars, I wanted it to feel masculine, but with a unique vibe,” she says. “I took inspiration from his Porsche collec tion, which he races, and thought a lot about classic cars when looking at materials.” She leaned into the beauty of vintage race cars by embracing their luxurious materials and floing curves.

In the main living area, this inspiration led Triggs to design a custom rug — featuring large-scale curved shapes in blue, gray and

The 4,000-square-foot house is situ ated on a hill, with a flipped floorplan that takes advantage of the views of Sausalito and the water. The lower level holds the guest bedrooms and family room. The top floor, accessed via a central stairway, opens to the living room, dining area and kitchen. The top

cream — as the foundation of the room. “I made the coffee table glass because I really wanted to see that rug,” she says. “I love the shape of the coffee table with its interlocking legs. They’re made of wood, but where they come together looks like an engine part or a gear.” To those pieces, Triggs added a classic Vladimir Kagan wingback chair and two vin tage chairs that she purchased in Paris.

The biggest challenge she faced in the liv ing room was its dual focal points: the view and the fireplace. “I custom-designed the sofa to take advantage of both the fireplace, which is right in front of you, and also the view of the bay, which is off o the right side,” she says.

floor also includes a small library area and the primary bedroom.

“No Barcaloungers here!” declares San Francisco-based designer Tineke Triggs about the house she designed for a single guy. This is definitely not your stereotypical bach elor pad. “When you create a space, you want to recognize the person,” Triggs says. In this case, her client was a gentleman with excel lent taste and a blue-chip art collection. He brought in Triggs shortly after he purchased the new-construction house.

Another design challenge was providing a cozy space where the homeowner could watch television or read. Triggs created a sitting area that’s separated from the main living space by a single wall. She added cus tom built-in bookcases on that wall and the opposite wall, which flank a large window. One bookcase hides a television behind sliding doors. Triggs added another layer of interest by lining them with a wallpaper featuring a print of a whale skeleton, a subtle nod to the home’s surroundings.

With that clever solution in place, next Triggs tackled the home’s lackluster lighting. “Light fi xtures can really change the look and feel of a space, so I got rid of all the pedestrian lights,” she says. The breakfast nook has a midcentury chandelier — a bubbly creation that sets a happy tone for the morning. For the dining room, Triggs chose a geometric chain of lights connected by brass accents.

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When the client is the focus, Triggs finds that the spaces she creates are used and loved over time. That has certainly been the case for this house. “When you design for some one, you create a home that complements his style,” she says. “I didn’t create a trendy envi ronment, so, that keeps it relevant.”

First page: An Eero Saarinen round table with chairs by Arrmet Studio provide the seating in the sunny breakfast nook. A profusion of glass bubbles makes the vintage chandelier a cheerful addition. Opposite page: The designer countered the living room’s straight lines and angles with two round vintage chairs by Dino Frigerio and a Vladimir Kagan wingback chair. Above the fireplace is a series of black-andwhite works by Justyn Chapman. This page, above: The custom sofa has an open angle, so one can simultaneously enjoy views of the fireplace and the bay. The Drip Fold side table by Noble Goods is made with hand-dripped liquid resin, so no two are alike. This page, below: Triggs fashioned a library with two built-in bookcases she designed. One hides a TV and the other holds art objects and books.

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Daeley CalREsdaeley@coldwellbanker.com415.377.0305#01020171 NOVATO | $1,995,000 Exclusive Marin Country Club 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath home with detached

guiding you home since 1906 ColdwellBankerHomes.com SAN RAFAEL | $1,459,000 Beautiful 6br/4ba updated pool home w/expansive windows in the living room, original wood flooring, gourmet kitchen & refreshed bathrooms. Jackson-Borders Home Team Marie.Borders@cbrealty.com415.897.3000 CalRE #01256719 | CalRE #01513285 NOVATO | $1,295,000 This mid-century modern single level 4br/3ba home can be yours just in time for summer outings to downtown Novato and backyard entertaining. Haven O'Halloran haven.ohalloran@cbnorcal.com415.302.4960CalRE#01994847 NOVATO | $1,495,000 Welcome home to the iconic Marin Country Club Estates! 2,500+ sf home on approx. 1/2 acre cul-de-sac parcel. More info at www.CraigCurreri.com. Craig Curreri Craig@CraigCurreri.com707.477.5120CalRE#01408111

NOVATO | $2,199,000 A+ location in Bel Marin Keys. South facing w/views of Mt. Tam. Amadeo Arnal CalREAmadeo.Arnal@CBrealty.com415.531.2599#01756869 BELVEDERE TIBURON | $1,850,000 Delightful 3br/1ba w/updated kitchen. Marie Whitermore CalREmwhitermore@cbnorcal.com415.608.7800#00614358 NOVATO | $1,695,000 Rare 4br/3ba home on roughly 0.5 acre only a block to Downtown. Amy Diller CalREamysellsre@yahoo.com415.716.1659#01297467 SAN ANSELMO | $1,600,000 3br/2ba extensively remodeled home on over 1/3-acre parcel. Carolyn Bednarz CalREcarolyn.bednarz@cbnorcal.com415.699.4043#02006531 SAN RAFAEL | $1,125,000 Private but convenient to downtown, this mid-century 3br/2ba craftsman is flooded with natural light and has th e flow and feel we all desire. JJ Davis II CalREjj.davis@cbnorcal.com415.246.7622#01483381 ColdwellBankerHomes.com

NOVATO | $1,500,000 4BR/3BA home w/ope n floor plan, hot tub, deck & mountain views. Karyn Kambur kkambur@cbnorcal.com415.516.3221CalRE#01785669 NOVATO | $1,500,000 Single-story home in a country setting on one-third of an acre! Amy Diller amysellsre@yahoo.com415.716.1659CalRE#01297467 SAN ANSELMO | $1,395,000 Beautifully updated 4BR Ross Valley home. Eric Schmitt eric.schmitt@cbrealty.com415.860.5412CalRE#02011743 NOVATO | $1,375,000 Turnkey 4br/2ba home with deck & pool in Presidents neighborhood! Colleen Cornell colleensellsre@gmail.com415.215.6346CalRE#01489999 SAN RAFAEL | $1,375,000 Beautiful 2004 built 4br/3ba two-story home in Redwood Village! Jeffrey Miller jeffrey.miller@cbnorcal.com415.342.6374CalRE#01410253 NOVATO | $1,195,000 Lovely 3br/2ba home offers beautiful views of Mount Burdell. John Hammer jhammer@cbnorcal.com415.971.4769CalRE#00975220 guiding you home since 1906 ColdwellBankerHomes.com

SAN RAFAEL | $1,165,000 Gorgeous 2br/2ba corner unit w/views in coveted 55+ community. Amy Diller CalREamysellsre@yahoo.com415.716.1659#01297467 WOODACRE | $1,100,000 I love helping Seniors ~ I love what I do and I'm here to help! Charlynn Baumsteiger 415.302.8996 CalREcharlynn415@gmail.com#01945066 SAN RAFAEL | $895,000 Bright 3BR/2.5BA w/ galley kitchen, coz y fireplace & patio. Karyn Kambur CalREkkambur@cbnorcal.com415.516.3221#01785669 NOVATO | $865,000 Stunning move-in ready 3br/2.5ba abode! Abby Tanem CalREatanem@cbnorcal.com415.497.9542#01301798 KENTFIELD | $825,000 Vintage single-level 1br/1ba ultra-charming cottage w/paver patio. The Nordstrom Real Estate Team 415.302.7404 CalRECandaceNordstrom@gmail.com#01320089 NAPA | $749,000 Adorable home in Alta Heights with updates throughout. Andrew Falk CalREandyfalk2112@yahoo.com415.250.8025#01459954 ColdwellBankerHomes.com

GUERNEVILLE | Price Upon Request 2br/2ba end-unit townhouse in a gated riverfront community! Abby Tanem atanem@cbnorcal.com415.497.9542CalRE#01301798 SAN RAFAEL | $449,000 One bedroom, one and one-half bath condo in luxury 55+ community. Lisa Byram lisa@lisabyram.com415.846.3821CalRE#01793707 NOVATO | $1,325,000 Two-story 5br/3.5ba home w/views. Johnson Team britt.johnson@cbnorcal.com415.899.9260 CalRE #00985355 | CalRE #01993957 NOVATO | $1,249,000 3br/2ba in Canyon Green Loop. Azadeh Hunter ahunter@cbnorcal.com415.246.1911CalRE#01907055 NOVATO | $1,200,000 Private 3br/2ba oasis w/pool & jacuzzi. Joshua Bouffier 415.420.9461 Jaeson Himy 415.717.0271 CalRE #0215036 5 | CalRE #02141677 NOVATO | $1,175,000 Single-level 3br/2ba home w/hot tub. Amadeo Arnal Amadeo.Arnal@CBrealty.com415.531.2599CalRE#01756869 NOVATO | $1,045,000 Remodeled 3br/2ba single-story w/decks. Doug Hecker dhecker@cbnorcal.com707.484.6408CalRE#01347843 FAIRFAX | $975,000 Classic 2BR 1920’s cottage close to town Thomas Loucks tloucks@cbnorcal.com415.706.0106CalRE#00573456 VALLEJO | $525,000 4BR/2BA multi-level home w/ upgrades! Karyn Kambur kkambur@cbnorcal.com415.516.3221CalRE#01785669 NOVATO | $460,000 Remodeled 2br/1ba gem in Gateway Commons. Johnson Team britt.johnson@cbnorcal.com415.899.9260 CalRE #00985355 | CalRE #01993957 guiding you home since 1906 ColdwellBankerHomes.com

SAN FRANCISCO EAST BAY MARIN COUNTY SONOMA & NAPA COUNTIES PALM SPRINGS WEST HOLLYWOOD MARIN OFFICES: 352 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley | 1118 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur | 1690 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon | DRE# 01486075 CORTE MADERA $1,049,000 JAMES C. SELL 415.342.0302 60 MARINER GREEN DRIVE SAN RAFAEL $3,275,000 CHRISTINE CHRISTIANSEN 415.259.7133 7SEAVIEWDRIVE.COM LARKSPUR $1,898,000 TROY LUCHESSI 415.902.8769249WESTBALTIMORE.COM249WESTBALTIMORE AVE SAUSALITO $2,585,000 JENNIFER BOWMAN 415.717.8950158SPENCER.COM158SPENCERAVENUE VANGUARD PROPERTIES BY PORTFOLIO vanguardproperties.com 7 SEA VIEW DRIVE

SPECTACULAR HILL HAVEN ESTATE CHRIS JURACH | chris@vaguardproperties.com415.806.4966DRE#01864179 Contact agent for more information 612 RIDGE ROAD | TIBURON 5 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | OFFERED AT 7,395,000 Spectacular Hill Haven one-of-a-kind property with breathtaking panoramic views of the entire Bay Area! Current structure is 5 bedrooms and 3 baths with 3,600 sq.ft. and a legal ADU (au-pair quarters) on an impressive 3/4 acre with expansion potential. Surrounded by gorgeous vistas and a verdant garden with olive trees, this oversized lot is 10,000 sq.ft. and sits atop the Tiburon Ridge bordered by the renowned 110acre Martha property. A rare opportunity awaits to reimagine and redefine this residence in to a significant legacy property. Massive view deck spans the length of the home with awe-inspiring views of Angel Island, San Francisco Bay and the City, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. 612RIDGE.COM RENDERING RENDERING RENDERINGCURRENT

Just Sold O Market 7220 Panoramic Hwy, Stinson Beach 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 1+ Acre List Price Represented$4,750,000Buyer+Seller Barbara Sherfey Mitchell Cell | 415.203.2648 Sara Sherfey Gemma Cell | 415.302.9408 sherfeygroup @ Lic.#TheSherfeyGroup.comggsir.com01963881|Lic.#01422254 The Sherfey Group The Sherfey Group Serving Marin + Sonoma Counties

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entire Zeiter team made selling our house a smooth and pleasant experience. They knew exactly what to do at every step of the process and gave us excellent guidance along the way. Specifically, our realtor John Zeiter.” Top Producer 2015–2021 Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty BEDS22BEDS BEDS6 BATH1 1/21BA BATHS2 BATHS4 $1,850,000 $782,330 $2,950,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD REPRESENTED BUYER 651 Larkspur Plaza Drive, Larkspur 2560 Vineyard Road, Novato 8 Bonita Street, Sausalito

Located in one of the most desirable areas of Sausalito, Bonita Street. The house offers quality craftsmanship with hardwood floors, exquisite ceiling designs in the living and dining rooms, a wood burning fireplace, plus unique baseboards, and wide trim around the doors. The cozy covered porch is great for hanging out. The house is full of light and a small view of the bay and sailboats out the back bedroom window.

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Rick van der 415.306.4106Wal rick@rvanderwal.comrickvdw.comLic.#01978369YOUR ULTIMATE REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE® 67 BELLEVUE AVE | BELVEDERE | $3,700,000 At the Van der Wal Group our goal is to put your mind at ease, while helping you with all your real estate needs, on your timeline, and with zero stress to you. Our process is designed to give you confidence when selling your home so you can be empowered to make the decisions that are best for you. Widely recognized as proactive trusted advisors, we have a proven track record for helping clients maximize their return on investment. RECENTLY SOLD—BUYER REPRESENTED

This spacious one bedroom one bathroom condominium is in Villa Marin's full-service active, independent, senior living community. It has been recently remodeled and has an abundance of natural light with views towards the hills of West Marin that evoke a sense of serenity, calm, and security for the residents. More active community members can enjoy an indoor pool, community garden, fitness center, recreational activities, dog park, paddle tennis, and a shuttle bus to local shops. Your car can be parked in the gated underground garage with elevator access to the units and extra storage is available. Other amenities include a hair salon, library, chef-prepared meals in the dining room, access to on-site medical care, and assisted living services.

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Phillipa Criswell 415.613.2817 Lic.#10PhillipaCriswell.comp.criswell@ggsir.comBeachRoad,Tiburon01388047 2808 SonomaSantaAvenueRosa3 BEDS 1 BATH Happy Buyer scored on this one! Sold in 21 days with multiple offers. Charming home located in Montgomery Village, Santa Rosa.

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Marcia Skall, MBA | 415.533.5721 40GeldertDr.com m.skall@ggsir.com | SkallGlassman.com $3,950,000 TIBURON 2 BATHS 1 1/2 BA 4 BEDS 3 BATHS 3 BEDS Sherry Ramzi | 415.902.7344 32 Sunshine Avenue s.ramzi@ggsir.com | MarinExclusiveHomes.com NEW LISTING $925,000 NOVATO 2 BATHS 1 1/2 BA 2+ BEDS JUST SOLD Kathy Schlegel | 415.699.7406 162RedhawkRd.com Kathy@KathySchlegel.com | KathySchlegel.com JUST SOLD $3,325,000 MILL VALLEY 3 BATHS 2 BEDS Rick van der Wal | 415.306.4106 560 Cascade Drive rick@rvanderwal.com | rickvdw.com JUST SOLD—BUYER REPRESENTED $2,375,000 MILL VALLEY $3,500,000 SAUSALITO $1,850,000 SAUSALITO 1 BATHS 1 1/2 BA 2 BEDS JUST SOLD John Zeiter | 415.720.1515 8BonitaSt.com j.zeiter@ggsir.com | MarinFineProperty.com $2,150,000 SAN RAFAEL 2 BATHS 4 BEDS JUST SOLD—$400K OVER ASKING Alisa Knobbe Wynd | 415.298.4037 12DelHaroWay.com a.wynd@ggsir.com | AlisaWynd.com

Tiburon $9,995,000 Represented Seller | 7 BD | 7 BA | 2 Half BA Magda Sarkissian m.sarkissian@ggsir.com Lic Lydia Sarkissian l.sarkissian@ggsir.com Lic Bill Bullock bb@ggsir.com Lic GLOBALESTATES.COM Tiburon $63,000,000 Easton Point ±110-Acre Ridge Line Tiburon $15,900,000 Bluﬀ Point ±14.5-Acre Waterfront RECENTLY REDUCED

Tiburon $6,000,000 Represented Seller | 3 BD | 4 BA | 1 Half BA SOLD Mill Valley $7,995,000 Represented Seller | 5 BD | 4 BA | 5 Half BA SOLD San Anselmo $5,500,000 Represented Seller | 5 BD | 4 BA | 1 Half BA SOLD OFF-MARKET Mill Valley $3,800,000 Represented Buyer | 5 BD | 3 BA | 1 Half BA Tiburon $3,250,000 Represented Buyer | 5 BD | 4 BA | 1 Half BA Tiburon $3,750,000 Represented Seller | 5 BD | 4 BA | 1 Half BA SOLD OFF-MARKETSOLD OFF-MARKET Sausalito $3,000,000 Represented Seller | 6 Units Tiburon $1,200,000 Represented Buyer & Seller | 2 BD | 1 BA SOLD San Francisco $2,310,000 Represented Seller | 3 BD | 2 BA SOLD SOLD OFF-MARKET Magda Sarkissian m.sarkissian@ggsir.com Lic Lydia Sarkissian l.sarkissian@ggsir.com Lic Bill Bullock bb@ggsir.com Lic GLOBALESTATES.COM Tiburon $4,650,000 Represented Buyer | 4 BD | 4 BA | 1 Half BA Tiburon $4,650,000 Represented Seller | 4 BD | 4 BA | 1 Half BA SOLD Napa $5,000,000 Represented Buyer | 3 BD | 2 BA | 1 Half BA SOLD OFF-MARKETSOLD SOLD

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Fairfax Named for Lord Charles Snowden Fairfax, who settled in the area in 1855, Fairfax became an incorporated town in 1931. In the 1890s, the former Fairfax home became Pastori’s, a hotel and restaurant where Irving Berlin once played on the tree platform in the outdoor dining area. Long appreciated for its natural beauty, the Fairfax area was also the setting for several Broncho Billy Westerns shot in the early 20th century, and the site of an incline train, founded in 1913, which took visitors to the top of Manor Hill to take in the views and dine at a tavern. In the ’60s and ’70s, Fairfax became known for its music scene, as well as its sustainability-minded ethos (Good Earth Natural Foods was founded here in 1969). Today, hot spots like Village Sake, serving up izakaya fare by Sushi Ran chef Scott Whitman, and a new outpost from HenHouse Brewing Co. (see page 24) beckon food and drink lovers. An easy trail takes hikers to Cascade Falls, while bike enthusiasts also have their pick of trails, or can take in a bit of history at the Marin Museum of Bicy cling, the home of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame — apropos as mountain biking originated right here in Marin County.

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