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CONTENTS

FEATURES

Family Matters

Four local photographers on capturing life’s special moments in the county.

The Foster Kids of Marin

The stories of three children who are thriving today thanks to the help of the Marin Foster Care Association in San Rafael.

Easy Family Dinners

Healthy recipes featuring local ingredients that are big on flavor when you’re short on time.

Over a glass of wine, timing was everything.

It only took a few minutes into our tasting, until Brian our advisor, noticed the date stamp on the cork and asked if we have really had the vineyard that long. It was true, and it had grown substantially in the 20 years since we started. He followed up that question with an even more important one… Was our estate updated? It wasn’t, meaning if anything were to happen, it would leave our two sons with nothing. And as I was about to go in for emergency surgery the very next week, Brian immediately got on the phone with an attorney local to our area. Within a few days, our entire trust was re-drafted and solidi ed just in time. e surgery went well, but our peace of mind knowing that our boys would be taken care of was everything. Brian understood our story to make that happen. He understood the meaning of the little things.

— James, Newport Beach

CONTENTS

IN MARIN

23 Currents

How to help harbor and elephant seal pups, RxSafe Marin becomes OD Free Marin, Marin History Museum’s new bottle exhibit and more.

28 Time in a Bottle

How a five year old’s fanciful moment turned into a lifetime passion.

34 Shop Local

Make the most of family time — whether it’s indoors or outside — with games that everyone will enjoy.

TRAVEL

69 Travel Buzz

Tips to make the most out of your stay at these iconic San Francisco hotels.

OUT & ABOUT

73 Calendar

A roundup of what to do in Marin and beyond.

78 Dine

An insider’s guide to dining and food in the Bay Area.

86 On the Scene

Snapshots from events around the county.

MARIN HOME

89 Backstory

Reorienting a home on a tight corner lot created a much-needed sense of arrival, improved interior flow and enhanced indoor-outdoor living for a family in Ross.

COLUMNS

PRESIDENT / OPERATIONS

Nikki N. Wood

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Editorial

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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DIGITAL EDITOR

Jessica Gliddon

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

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DINING, CALENDAR AND FEATURE WRITER

Christina Mueller

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Lotus Abrams, Lynda Balslev, Ned Clarke, Jeanne Cooper, Josh Denberg, Alexandra Fee, Donna Berry Glass, Lili Wiegert, Jim Wood

Art

ART DIRECTOR

Lisa Hilgers

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

Alex French

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Tumay Aslay, Ashlee Burton, Cameron Cressman, Torrey Fox, Kathleen Harrison

COVER PHOTOGRAPHER

Torrey Fox

Administration

CONTROLLER

Maeve Walsh

Co-Founders

Jim Wood, Nikki N. Wood

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SINCE THIS ISSUE IS DEDICATED TO FAMILIES, and my own has taken a turn from traditional to “reinventing,” I did a bit of research. Initially I wanted to learn about demographics of the county in terms of young families and came upon a 2007 article for this magazine by Tim Porter (former editor-at-large) on families and real estate trends.

I was happy to see real estate agent Payton Stiewe noting a direct link between the San Francisco’s school lottery and demand for Marin housing. “In March,” he says, “when the letters were mailed out to the parents in San Francisco about the school they applied to — whether they got accepted or not — we got a huge spike in people looking in Marin for houses.” Coincidentally, these days Payton’s wife Bettina has an art gallery, Upstart Modern, next door to our office, so I asked him if anything has changed. Nope. March is still a hot month for real estate. And he adds, “Marin is still the best place for families in the Bay Area.” He has changed firms and now owns Artemis Real Estate — a boutique real estate firm in Mill Valley.

Back in the late ‘90s, my then-new husband, Pete, and I crossed the Golden Gate Bridge and found (thanks to Karen Hardesty at Frank Howard Allen) a sweet house on Plymouth Ave in Mill Valley. We could barely afford the $350,000, but with help from our parents, we settled in with our golden retriever, Sam. We were getting

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kicked out of our flat on Lake and Arguello with a big dog and scoffing at the asking price of $850,000 for the entire building. Since we were in Marin every weekend anyway, and Pete’s family had some roots here, moving here made sense.

Raising my girls in this verdant county offered way more positives than negatives. The nature (beach, hiking trails), community (sports teams, parades and clubs) for us overshadowed the infamous negatives; affluenza, disparate income levels and what seemed to me like a ridiculously young age to start talking about drinking and drugs.

My heart breaks now, as I get too many texts from friends, “Did you hear?” Yet another beautiful young life ended by a momentary bad decision. Please take a moment to read page 26. Marin has a lot of great minds coming together to end the fentanyl crisis, but it is going to take everyone being aware of how lethal and prevalent this substance is in our young (and old) ones lives.

Back to happy moments captured by film, because if you think about it, photos illuminate moments otherwise buried or forgotten. In this issue we asked four local photographers to share some of their favorite shots, including the cover image. Once art director Lisa Hilgers spotted the boy flying through the air, she knew. The colors, location and moment all came together to

remind us of the joy of being tossed into the sky by dad.

That’s the point of art, right? To stir emotion, happy or sad? One of the stories brought me to the good kind of tears is when I read about the Hurd’s family’s success fostering a sweet girl until her dad was ready to step in. If you were also moved, please consider supporting the Marin Foster Care Association if you can.

Finally, here in the Marin Magazine family, we are thrilled that our executive editor Kasia just got engaged to an equally as intelligent, compassionate and authentically kind human. Our staff is comprised of many only children, which make our bonds even stronger, hence when we got “the text” it felt like Mac was now joining our family, as well.

Family can come in any form, for instance, community for many is family, and we’d love to see your best Marin family moments — a moment of recognition well-deserved by peers, summiting Mt. Tam with baby in tow, an octogenarian blowing out a lot of candles at the Buckeye — whatever it is that makes you smile and feel connected. Tag us @marinmagazine so we can share the love.

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March 24, 6:00-10 p.m.

100 Elm Street, San Rafael Marin Ballet is marking its 60th anniversary at its San Rafael dance center. Enjoy dinner by Insalata’s paired with local wines. There will be dance-themed activities, a costume photo booth, a silent auction and an alumni curtain call. There will also be a live auction to raise funds for tuition assistance. The evening will finish with a cake and dancing. Anniversary performances will take place on March 26 at Marin School of the Arts, Novato. $85, must be 21 or older. marinballet.org/60th 415.453.6705

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Fun read in the January issue about how yoga studios pivoted to stay in business. I wanted to give props to Stephanie Schreiber, owner of Red Dragon Yoga. She invested heavily in sophisticated video equipment, providing a way for people to practice at home online and in- studio safely. At first limiting class size, and having teachers teach from another location for their own safety — it was very innovative. She also provided us teachers with training on how to connect with students online. I was and am thrilled to work with such a professional.

— Kristen Addicks, Novato

Big Omission?

Given the abysmal treatment of Black people in Marin County, this month's lead article ought to embarrass your staff. Marin City, red-lining, general exclusion and prejudice are the legacies of our treatment of Black people in Marin. Without addressing the latter, how can you write about the former.

— David Colton, Greenbrae

Editor’s response: While this story from our February 2023 issue focuses solely on jazz musicians in Marin, we have also written a number of articles on past and present inequities in the county. In the “Currents” section of this same issue we highlight the Marin County Restrictive Covenants Project, which is educating residents about government policies that were intentionally discriminatory and helped create segregated communities here.

Corrections

I loved the January 2023 issue of Marin Magazine but found what could be an error on page 61 in “Three California Wine Regions to Explore.” Turley Wine Cellars was established in Napa in 1993 and expanded to other locations such as Paso Robles and Amador in subsequent years. Your article indicates the winery was established in Paso Robles in 1854, which would have given it the distinction of being the oldest winery in the state.

The distinction of being the oldest winery in California goes to Buena Vista, established in Sonoma 1857. The oldest family-owned winery in California is Gundlach Bundschu, also in Sonoma, and has been continuously managed by the same family since 1858.

Grape vines were planted by the priests who established missions in California starting in the late 1770s, but they did not establish commercial enterprises to sell their wines.

— Charlie Rudkin, Novato

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Saving Seal Pups

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THE KIDS (Aren’t) ALRIGHT

BY KASIA PAWLOWSKA

Marin’s reputation for health is on par with its reputation for wealth, but appearances can be deceiving. Appearing in everything from recreational drugs like cocaine as well as fake Xanax pills, fentanyl’s prevalence and path of devastation has prompted Marin County health officials to shift approaches. RxSafe Marin, which successfully reduced the impact of prescription opioids, has rebranded to OD Free Marin. On average, there is more than one fatal overdose or drug poisoning each week in Marin, and 57% of the 65 fatal overdoses in 2021 were directly tied to fentanyl. Teens deaths resulting from fake prescription drugs laced with fentanyl that they buy unwittingly via social media or on the street is of especially high concern. In response to this and escalating rates of teen binge drinking, a number of both grassroots and other organizations have popped up. Here are some. odfreemarin.org

Let’s Talk Marin

A public resource developed to help parents and caregivers to navigate teen alcohol consumption and other substance abuse. letstalk marin.org

Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships

A professional nonprofit with a large volunteer base focused on creating healthier environments for Marin’s kids. marinhealthy youthpartnerships.org

Wellify Teen

A non-profit dedicated to helping parents understand the kind of mental health support their teen needs and how to find resources. wellifyteen.org

Heart of the Village

An all-volunteer organization in Southern Marin providing a forum to discuss issues impacting the community. heartofthe village.org

Be The Influence

A parenting program which seeks to delay adolescent substance use and prevent harmful consequences associated with underage use. betheinfluence.us

Raising the Bar

A campaign aiming to change social norms around the consumption of alcohol and other substances at youth-oriented events. raisingthebar marin.org

Time in a B ottle

My name is Ned and I collect old garbage. I don’t know how my obsession with trash began, but I do remember being five years old, walking on the shoreline in front of Blackie’s Pasture in Tiburon, when a sandblasted E&J Brandy bottle washed up right in front of me. I remember unscrewing the metal top to smell the stale booze inside and fantasizing about who drank out of it. I imagined it was a homeless person, because that would have been a more interesting story than some smiling, Polo shirt-wearing guy tossing it off a boat.

The brandy bottle wasn’t even that old — maybe a couple years — but it still had a tale to tell. That’s the lesson I learned that day. And I’ve been obsessed with garbage ever since; noticing it wherever I go, picking it up, examining it, listening to it.

Here’s one of my favorite tales a piece of garbage has ever told me, which is now part of a larger story that I’ve become a character within.

Several years ago I was walking around San Francisco and passed by a construction site on the corner of Fulton and Gough, where a trench was being dug by workers. As I’ve learned through the years, when looking for cool, old garbage, dirt is a great place to start. So naturally, when I saw the fresh brown piles of excavated dirt on the sides of the trench, I stopped cold on the sidewalk, pressing my face up against the cyclone fence so I could get a good look at anything that might be getting tossed up. Sure enough, minutes later I spotted a shiny, dark cobalt object in a shovel load of sandy soil — it was an ancient-looking glass bottle. I recognized it instantly.

The worker who dug it up didn’t seem to notice or think much of it, letting it tumble

down the backside of the sand pile and land dangerously-close to a heavy-looking brick. So there I was, just staring at it, this fragile piece of irreplaceable history. And that’s when I realized that something would have to be done about this. I posted up against that fence and waited. A solid hour passed before things started to slow down on the jobsite for the afternoon, and I knew this was my chance.

I walked in through the front gate of the site. By now the trench diggers were sitting on buckets taking a break, and I walked up and asked them if I could take the bottle from the dirt pile because I collected things like that. Two of the guys didn’t even look at me, the other one gave me a brief glance of “are you crazy?” and then cracked a smile and nodded. I felt like I was going to explode from the inside out but kept it cool, strolling over to the pile and grabbing the bottle with one hand like it wasn’t a big deal. I glanced at it — it was.

I was holding a dark cobalt blue 1860s French hair restorer flask. It was one of the most beautiful bottles I had ever seen. I recognized the shape from other similar bottles that contained a hair product I had seen in books and could read the embossing on the glass, saying that it was from a pharmacy in Paris. Back in those days, as well as today, people would buy bottles of quack medicine claiming to cure illnesses of all kinds and yes, even restore hair to a balding head. As I walked back to my car holding the treasure, I couldn’t help but wonder who made use of this thing over 150 years ago. Maybe I’d meet them when I die. Turns out I didn’t have to wait that long. Flash forward a decade to a night of internet scrolling. Behind me sat my curio shelf, overstuffed with an assortment of both weird but often-mundane pieces of garbage I had found over the years. I’m a member of a popular San Francisco history group on Facebook and was checking out the page for new posts. There was just one that night; a post by a guy named Mark

How a five year old’s fanciful moment turned into a lifetime passion.

I felt like I was going to explode from the inside out but kept it cool, strolling over to the pile and grabbing the bottle with one hand like it wasn’t a big deal.

who was talking about his ancestor who lived in San Francisco in the 1860s. He had done a lot of research into his family history and found a story about his great-great-grandfather — a wealthy man living in a mansion in a suburban area of the city.

He had everything a man at that time could want; a wife, a successful business, and a big house with fancy furnishings and its own private livery. He had everything, that is, but one thing — a full head of hair. And he was so self-conscious about going bald that he tried everything to hide it. He had three different toupees from the fanciest wig store in town. One cut short, a medium length one, and a long one to give the impression that his hair was naturally growing out, until he “cut” it again. The story went on to say that the man had even tried the very best imported hair tonics to get his hair to grow back.

When I read that part, I thought of my 1860s hair restorer bottle, which still held a place of honor on my shelf. The final portion of the story mentioned the man’s address, and you guessed it, it was the corner of Fulton and Gough. I immediately messaged the guy, and he responded, confirming his ancestor lived on the exact corner property where that construction site had been. A surreal moment for multiple reasons, one of which being that I had never before met someone with a connection to any of my trash

treasures. Someone whose ancestor had such a personal connection with what sits whimsically on my shelf.

This was a few days before Christmas and now I’m coordinating with Mark about meeting up with him after the new year so I can place the bottle in his hands. I have to admit I’m a little nervous and I don’t know why. To be clear, I don’t think I’m going to activate some 170 year old mystical family curse as soon as I place the lost object in Mark’s hands. It’s just that whenever I look at that French hair restorer flask now, I see the face of Mark’s ancestor from a faded daguerreotype picture he sent me, staring back. I’m no longer just a collector of imagined stories; this is a real one. And I’m now a part of it. Which has made me think about this whole thing in a bigger way.

I was looking at my shelf the other day, drinking juice out of one of those sleek, ultramodern plastic bottles, imagining a person living 170 years in the future, looking at a similar shelf. And there, perched on the highest level, a prized possession; my juice bottle. The plastic is warped and faded yellow, with a thick coat of brown dust along the shoulder. And they’re staring at the relic, trying to imagine the life of the ancient person who drank from it.

Whatever story they come up with, I just hope it’s a good one. Follow “Digging the Old West with BottleNed” on YouTube for more of Ned’s old garbage adventures.

QCHANTELLE PAIGE

If you happen to be at the right place on the right day, you might notice Mill Valley’s Chantelle Paige-Mulligan at your favorite coffee shop or park, taking photos of her adorable children in stylish outfits. Not an unusual sight in this town. However, unlike most others, she has nearly one million social media followers awaiting her next snap. Beyond being a legit content creator, this mother of two has launched a color-forward, gender-neutral clothing line. We’ve tracked her down to learn more about her journey.

How did you become an influencer/content creator?

About seven years ago, I was living in L.A., signed with Interscope Records and touring all over Europe as a musician, but I wanted a change. Around the same time, I started to date my now-husband. It cemented my wanting to part ways with music and move into a new area.

While I figured out what to do next, I fell into some promotional opportunities with Musical.ly — an app that we now know as TikTok. This was early in content creation, and being one

of the first allowed me to substantially grow my followers from 10,000 to almost one million. I was able to secure brand deals and slowly started making a living creating content.

Highlights of your music career?

Having about 35,000 people shouting your song lyrics while you sing on stage. It was the most surreal moments of my life, singing for Sweden’s largest pop radio station's (NRJ) annual concert after our single “When It Was Good ” had been #1 there for the last month or so.

How did your following increase so dramatically?

There were different phases. First was Musical.ly. My sister Savannah Labrant and I started to play around on the app during Christmas, right before it became such a huge sensation. Since there weren’t as many people in the U.S. on the app yet, we got featured often and it started growing our Instagram accounts. The second wave of growth was when I decided to fully do this as my job. I started posting fashion and lifestyle posts in the non-typical smiling vs. model-pout way and found some amazing people to follow along on the ride with me.

What is the story behind Senna Case?

I’ve been creating content for other brands for over seven years, and I knew I wanted to create my own clothing line. It was initially a concept for a women’s line, but it switched to a gender neutral line for kids and adults. I had my daughter and when I got pregnant with my son I started buying gender neutral clothes, and her closet became a sea of beige, tan, browns. Love the basics, but it made me realize that there needed to be a gender neutral line of colorful clothing, because purple doesn’t have to just be for girls. So, the idea beat out my original and I moved forward creating Senna Case.

Where did the name Senna Case originate from?

Well, my daughter is Senna and my son is Case. I tried and tried to beat it, but realized I wouldn’t ever love anything more since one, I named them and two, I love them.

Any concerns about having your kids on social media?

Of course! I was doing YouTube for awhile and when I got pregnant my husband and I decided we personally didn’t want to have our kids’ day-to-day lives shared on YouTube. I do share moments on Instagram though. Every person is different and it’s choosing whatever feels right for you, I believe. We also love a judgment free zone over here so if you feel differently in either direction I will cheer you on.

Chantelle with her children, Senna and Case.

New Generations Put Down Roots

T he latest seafood restaurant from the next generation of a Mill Valley restaurant family arrives, Ditas opens above The Trident and more news around Marin.

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Coho Owners Felicia Ferguson and Luigi Petrone, whose fathers, Domenico and Paulo, opened Piazza D’Angelo in Mill Valley 41 years ago, built their seafood-forward restaurant from scratch in the town they have called home since they were kids. The opening menu features global flavors with pierogi and kedgeree, crab noodles and Coho salmon donburi. The wine list tilts American, and cocktails, like the Downstream — gin, amaro, crème de cacao and lemon — reflect the coastal theme. 106 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley; 415.888.2265; cohomv.com

Ditas Perched above The Trident on Sausalito’s expansive waterfront, the restaurant’s tasting-menu-format from chef Aiki Terashima (The French Laundry, Morimoto Napa) is international with dishes like spicy kimchi and tofu stew and truffled mushroom paté, with

an expansive wine and cocktail list from cocktail consultant Zach Taylor (3 Proof, Hawthorn). A late night bar program is also in the works. 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito; ditas.ca

Café Villa After closing the restaurant for a refresh in 2017, plus additional pandemic delays, owner-managers and husband-wife Marcello Jr. and Stephanie Fonio reopened the restaurant at San Rafael’s Villa Inn as an Italian trattoria last June. Chef de cuisine David Sypnicki (Carneros Inn, Portland’s Café Mingo) changes the menu to meet the season but dishes like pappardelle with braised beef and kale and the local rock cod with spicy tomato-fennel broth are signatures. 1602 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael; 415.459.6161; cafevilla.net

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Vuori With stores in Palo Alto and San Francisco, the San Diego-based performance apparel brand landed in Marin at The Village at Corte Madera in December. Inspired by the active California lifestyle, the brand blends fitness, yoga, surf and wellness into its clothing lines. Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley is a fan. 1640 Redwood Highway, Corte Madera; vuoriclothing.com

SeaVees After a long hiatus, the brand that first launched in the 1960s and helped kick-off the casual footwear trend is back, opening their third California location in Mill Valley’s Tam Junction in late 2022. Known for their cushy kicks, retro-modern shades, and strict ethical standards, the Santa Barbara lifestyle brand also sells slip-ons, lace-ups, boots and slippers. 242 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley; 628.477.9280; seavees.com

Bluejay Bikes An e-bike business from founder Jennifer Cohen Bogan began online in 2019 and pivoted to IRL, opening its Corte Madera warehouse to the public in late 2022. In addition to power and unique style, look for personalization options like curated baskets, cell phone and coffee holders, kids' seats and even pet holders.

“No other e-bike brand approaches the design process like we do,” says Bogan. 500 Tamal Plaza, Suite 510, Corte Madera; bluejaybikes.com

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1 Grimm's Large Four Elements Building Set, $155 Sprout, Mill Valley. This set invites children to create unique structures while developing spatial perception skills. A variety of the organic forms inspires imagination, and the non-lacquered surface is slightly rougher, making it easier for building. sproutsanfrancisco.com

2Mudpuppy Wildlife Dominoes, $10 Poppy Stores, Larkspur. This vibrant set includes 28 oversized, double-sided

dominoes with illustrated animal friends on one side and numbered footprints on the opposite side — two ways to play! poppystores.com

3 Smart Ass board game, $30 Games People Play, Sausalito. Find out who’s the quickest and smartest with this nonstop party game. Impatient? You never have to wait for your turn here — just yell out the answer! sausalitoferry.com

4 Galactic Golf, $60 Five Little Monkeys, Novato. Perfect for all ages, this game is great for developing hand-eye coordination day or night thanks to the blacklight LED flag post. 5littlemonkeys.com

5 Throw Throw Burrito: Extreme Outdoor Edition, $30 Gamescape North, San Rafael. In this extreme dodgeball card game you collect cards, play your hand and throw massive inflatable burritos at your family members. gamescape-north.com

family matters

Four local photographers on capturing life’s special moments.

Ashlee Burton

ARE YOU BASED IN MARIN? I am. I was born and raised in Marin, but haven't always lived here. I came back once we started our family.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN SHOOTING PROFESSIONALLY? This is my 10th year of business.

TIPS FOR CALMING GRUMPY TODDLERS? Make the session fun for the kids. There is nothing better than a light, easygoing session and it's so much more enjoyable for everyone. I think if you can be a little silly with the kids it encourages connection which ultimately helps them to see you as someone other than a photographer with an intimidating camera between you guys. But for me, as a mom, the photos I cherish the most are the ones where my boys' real personalities come through, not necessarily the ones where everyone is smiling and looking at the camera. You'll get those photos at a later time in life, when they're able to keep their bodies still and can follow directions more easily. I usually remind the parents to stay close and to connect with their child whether that's an embrace, reaching for their hand, a gentle kiss on their temple, etc. and if the kids aren't having it, let them run around and be themselves. I'll do the chasing.

WHAT MAKES IT ALL WORTHWHILE? The people I have met from my sessions. The families I have gotten to know. Seeing some families year after year and being totally taken aback by how much the kids have grown. The absolute best part for me is the connection I feel fortunate enough to make with my clients. throughalenz.com

Tumay Aslay

ARE YOU BASED IN MARIN? I am originally from Istanbul, but have lived in the Bay Area since I was 16 years old. I shoot all over Marin, San Francisco and surrounding areas.

HOW DID YOU ORIGINALLY GET INTO PHOTOGRAPHY? My first major in college was early childhood development and I worked as a professional nanny for over 17 years after that. When I graduated from art school later in my life with a photography degree I decided to merge two of my biggest passions, and that’s how Tiny Forest Photography was born. I solely focus on portraits of newborns, babies, children and their interactions with their parents. I believe that my background in child care allows me to have a unique perspective into my subjects and that translates into my photographs.

BIGGEST CHALLENGES OF YOUR JOB? I’d say how unpredictable the weather and fog can be in the Bay Area. I just never really know how the lighting is going to be during my sessions till the day of. I have clients who look forward to shooting during golden hour or who want to have the Golden Gate Bridge as their backdrop, but the weather doesn't always work in our favor.

WHAT MAKES IT ALL WORTHWHILE? The feedback I get from my clients once they see their photos is magic. I love my job because I love my clients. I get to walk into so many incredible people’s homes during such intimate times in their lives and create such deep connections. Knowing that the images I capture will be cherished for generations to come make it all worthwhile. tinyforestphotography.com

Cameron Cressman

ARE YOU BASED IN MARIN? Yes. I was born and raised in Mill Valley in the ‘90s, attended all public schools and got my degree from UCLA in 2013. Shortly after receiving my degree I moved to San Francisco to start my professional corporate career, which then led me back to Mill Valley as I started my very extensive full-time job as a Professional Mother. Photography was the natural progression of what job best suited my passions, all while caring for my children.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN SHOOTING PROFESSIONALLY?4 years hobby-ing and 3 years professionally.

TIPS FOR CALMING GRUMPY TODDLERS? First word “candy,” second word “bar.”

WHAT MAKES IT ALL WORTHWHILE? Photography is a very intimate and vulnerable activity between a photographer and their subjects. To be trusted as that special person to be around your family is an honor. Being able to connect with families all over Marin on an intimate and vulnerable level has caused immediate friendships for me all over the county. It is almost a constant job of heart opening. Helping someone feel good about their spirit and soul all while helping them feel good about themselves and how they look on camera. It is a delicate space that I am honored to work in. When clients need extra hand holding leading up to our shoot I like to remind them that a photography session with me is just like hanging out with me and I happen to have a camera that day. cameroncressmanphoto.com

Torrey Fox

ARE YOU BASED IN MARIN? Yes, I am a Marin-based, born and raised here — a third generation Marinite! I now live in Larkspur with my husband, who is also a photographer, and our two girls.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN SHOOTING PROFESSIONALLY?

I have been shooting professionally for more than a decade. I started right around the time I was graduating college in 2012, when I met my nowhusband who was studying photography in San Francisco. I shot my first weddings with him and even though we both have our own businesses today, we still always shoot weddings together.

TIPS FOR RELAXING ANXIOUS FAMILY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES? I love to tell clients during their session that there is no rush, no expectation, no right or wrong and there is nothing we have to be doing. Each person is unique and I want to capture that for their family. I can guarantee we’ll get amazing photos if you relax into the moment and just let your kids be themselves.

WHAT MAKES IT ALL WORTHWHILE? Loving what you do! I love photography, it's not about the job, it's not about success or bookings. It's about creating images that I'm proud of, and proud to put my name on. I think of myself as an artist first and a businesswoman after. torreyfox.com

Layton, Jason, Rod and Annabelle.

ANNABELLE

Annabelle was born in Lake County, California. Her birth parents were unable to care for Annabelle, so she was taken in by family members in San Rafael. Ultimately her birth family was not able to provide a safe, stable home environment and Annabelle entered the foster care system when she was 18 months old. She spent the first few months of foster care with a temporary placement family before being transitioned to Rod and Jason; a San Francisco couple who recently moved to Marin with the goal of starting a family. The couple considered surrogacy and private adoption knowing that fostering was not the traditional path to parenthood. But they felt that even if fostering did not lead to adoption, they could provide a loving home for a child in need. And Annabelle turned out to be that child. Annabelle needed a stable environment. But stability for Annabelle initially meant instability for Rod and Jason. “Fostering can be an emotional rollercoaster,” says Rod. “There are a lot of emotions as you go through the process and help your foster child bond, but also remember that they may be reunited with their birth family which is the goal of the foster care system.”

About a year went by and Annabelle settled in, it became clear that reunification with her birth parents was unlikely. The bond between Annabelle, Rod, and Jason was growing stronger. There were plenty of social worker visits and doctor’s appointments and Annabelle was thriving. That’s when Rod and Jason began the adoption process. “Once we got to the adoption process, emotionally you feel your family is about to grow which is an incredible experience,” says Jason. “You see your future with this child in it; and while nothing is ever certain, you also feel incredibly hopeful.”

In late 2019, Rod and Jason adopted Annabelle. And while her early years were a struggle, today she’s just another Marin kid with a bright future, and possibly, someday, even an electric scooter to ride to the organic juice shop.

LAYTON

Layton hails from Greenbrae Sadly, he was exposed to multiple controlled substances in utero. This meant spending nearly a month in the NICU detoxing, which is a tough way to come into the world. Tougher still, his parents were deemed unfit and he was subsequently placed with a foster family in Marin. Layton’s first foster family endured many sleepless nights as they helped nurse him back to health. Eight months later, Layton was on the mend. But little Layton hit another speed bump when the courts determined that reunification with his birth parents was not a viable option. And so the search began for a foster-to-adopt situation. And in Layton’s case, finding the right permanent family situation was all about timing.

Remember Annabelle from the previous story? Well, two years after her adoption, Rod and Jason were thinking it was time to grow the family. Over the years, they’d received calls from the placement social worker about other children in need, but each time they weren’t quite ready to say yes. After all, the decision wouldn’t just affect them anymore. It affected Annabelle, they wanted her to be the priority.

However, at around age 5, Annabelle began asking her dads about a sibling. The family discussed if Annabelle was open to fostering a younger sibling. She enthusiastically agreed. And if Annabelle was ready, Rod and Jason were ready too. So when social services reached out about a sweet little boy named Layton, they quickly agreed to the foster placement and adopted Layton this December.

Today the family of four is doing great. “She loves having a baby brother, loves playing with him, teaching him new things, and introducing him to everyone,” says Jason. “It has also been very helpful for Annabelle to understand her own story by observing Layton become part of our family.”

All three of these stories are about young kids. These stories are easier to tell because they have happy endings. But there are plenty of older kids who spent their early years with their biological parents until the unthinkable happens and they find themselves alone without a family member or even a family friend who can care for them.

It’s also tough because older kids aren’t necessarily looking for adoption. They just need a stable, loving home while their parents get back on their feet. Families are ripped apart for many reasons, sometimes it’s medical issues, other times addiction or financial crisis. Whatever the reason, it’s certainly not the child’s fault. And when children grow up in unstable environments, the effects can have a lifelong negative impact. “The children entering foster care have experienced some form of trauma. You have the opportunity to be a stable force in that child’s life,” says Rod.

Finding a loving foster care situation is a stepping stone out of difficult circumstances and a better future. “One of the most incredible things we discovered when we became foster parents was having people we know disclose to us that they were also in the foster care system at some point in their life,” says Jason.

If you’re even considering becoming a foster parent, you can start by volunteering for foster care relief. You’ll be put on a roster for foster parents to contact you should they need help with babysitting, carpooling, or even running errands.

“We were nervous and scared about our first placement. We were worried what it would look like and how our lives would change. But most of all we have felt supported and have found a new family in the foster care community,” says Rod.

Of course, if you can’t give of your time, your money helps too. Donate at marinfostercare.org.

GLORIA

Gloria was born in San Rafael. For the first six months of her life, she was cared for by her biological mother. The specifics of why Gloria’s mother was no longer able to care for her wasn’t a question Ashley Hurd asked of the two social workers that showed up at her house one Tuesday in 2016. Ashley and her husband Riley live in San Rafael and fostering children in need is what they do. And Gloria was in need.

The Hurds had the space and the heart to care for her and everything else would work itself out in time. The six-month-old was visibly nervous when she first arrived. Fortunately, the Hurd’s young son Riley, then 3, helped make her feel at home. He pulled toys from the toy box and immediately embraced her as a sibling.

But the goal of fostering is to get the child reunited with their birth family. In Gloria’s case, her mother was no longer an option. Hopefully, her father would be. So as Gloria settled into her new home, the search began for her biological father. It took a few months, but as Ashley tells it: “The first time the dad and I really interacted was at a doctor's visit. He showed up and didn't speak much English, I speak a little Spanish so we got by,” Ashley explains. Her dad, Marco, was trying to get Gloria's attention, however, Gloria was at that point sticking to Ashley like Velcro. Fortunately, he brought her a little backpack and took out a snack container with little cutup fruit that he offered her. She immediately took to him (and the fruit!) “It was at that moment I realized, she's going to be ok. He loved and wanted her.”

Gloria’s father was eager to get to know his daughter, joining the Hurds at the multitude of doctor’s appointments and examinations required. Slowly the Hurds began taking Gloria to her father’s house for visits. They brought Gloria’s crib on these visits to ease her in. It was a slow transition that helped Gloria see her foster family with her biological family which helped her feel safe.

All told, Gloria was with the Hurds for about 10 months, with about 3 months spent transitioning her to her father’s care and custody. According to Ashley, the transition period is a nerve-wracking time. Saying goodbye is brutal.

One simple exchange allayed Ashley’s fears.“We were in the middle of the transition plan and it happened to be Mother's Day,” says Ashley, who was dropping her off for a scheduled visit with her dad. “When I went to leave he stopped me and said, ‘I have something for you.’ He came out of the house with a dozen roses and said, ‘Happy Mother's Day.’ At that moment I knew we'd stay in touch forever. And then I sobbed in my car.”

dinners

PHOTOS AND STORY BY LYNDA BALSLEV

Healthy recipes that are big on flavor when you’re short on time.

Spring is fast approaching, and with that comes longer days, warmer weather, and busier schedules. As our calendars fill, it’s important to have a few recipes to rely on for healthy dinners that fun to eat and easy to prepare. These recipes are fresh and delicious, with tips on time-saving prep and building flavor in a short amount of time, ensuring good eating for the entire family all season long.

Salade Niçoise

Une salade for dinner? Yes, please. This classic French salad is easy to prep. Once you’ve got the ingredients checked, it takes minutes to assemble. The beans, potatoes, and egg can be cooked in advance. Be sure to use a high-quality oil-packed tuna, which can be purchased in advance and stashed in the pantry, ready for an impulsive weeknight dinner. The olive oil truly makes a difference, adding richness and lip-smacking flavor to the tuna.

SERVES 4

Vinaigrette:

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 garlic clove, minced or pushed through a press

1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salad:

8 ounces green beans or haricots verts

12 ounces new or small potatoes

Butter lettuce leaves

2 to 3 hard cooked eggs, peeled, halved or quartered

1 small English cucumber, with skin,

sliced on the diagonal

1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup black olives, such as Kalamata or Niçoise

12 ounces tuna fillets in olive oil

(half-heartedly drained)

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 to 2 tablespoons capers, drained

2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Finely grated lemon zest

1 Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add the oil in a steady stream whisking constantly to emulsify. Set aside until use (briefly whisk again before serving).

2 Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until bright in color and crisp tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.

3 To the same pot, add the potatoes. Bring the water back to a boil, then partially cover the pot and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes, depending on size. Drain and cool. Halve the potatoes and place in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon vinaigrette and toss to coat.

4 Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter or in a large shallow serving bowl. Mound the beans, potatoes, egg halves, cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives in a clockwise fashion around the plate. Place the tuna in the center. Scatter the onions and capers over the salad, then drizzle with the dressing to your taste. Garnish with parsley and lemon zest and serve immediately.

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Cippolini Onions and Mushrooms

Sheet pans are a busy cook’s best friend. Spread all the dinner ingredients on one rimmed baking sheet and let the oven do the work. This cozy chicken dinner self-bastes in the oven, while the onions and mushrooms brown and absorb the chicken juices. To build more flavor, rub the chicken with the oil up to 24 hours in advance of roasting.

SERVES 4

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 garlic cloves, minced or pushed through a press

6 to 8 bone-in chicken thighs, with skin

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

6 to 8 cippolini onions, peeled, halved crosswise

1 to 1 1/2 pounds assorted mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini, porcini, halved or thickly sliced if large

2 rosemary sprigs, halved, plus fresh chopped rosemary for garnish

1 Heat the oven to 375°F.

2 Combine 2 tablespoons oil, the garlic, and mustard in a bowl. Rub the mixture all over the chicken and under the skin. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.

3 Spread the onions and mushrooms on the sheet pan. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over the pan and stir the vegetables to coat.

Season with salt and black pepper.

4 Nestle the chicken between the vegetables. Scatter the rosemary around the chicken. Roast in the oven until the chicken is golden and cooked through (the internal temperature of the chicken should register 165°F), about 40 minutes, stirring the vegetables once or twice. Serve with the pan juices and fresh rosemary.

KEEP IT LOCAL: CHICKEN THIGHS Mary’s Free Range Chicken (Woodlands Market, Mollie Stone’s Market, Good Earth Natural Foods)

MUSHROOMS Far West Fungi (Moss Landing)

Shrimp Creole

A one-pot stew makes for an easy family dinner. This creole-inspired dish takes a mere 30 minutes to prepare, while the contents of your spice drawer ensure the fragrant, deep flavor of a slow-cooked meal. Clean the shrimp in advance of preparing or purchase cleaned shrimp to save the step. Start the rice cooking on the stove while the stew simmers, and your meal will be ready at once.

SERVES 4 TO 5

Spices:

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Stew:

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 celery ribs, chopped

1 large yellow onion, chopped

1 large green bell pepper, chopped Kosher salt

2 large garlic cloves, minced or pushed through a press

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 cups chicken broth

1 (28-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 bay leaf

1 1/2 pounds large (16/18) shrimp, peeled and deveined

Freshly ground black pepper

2 to 3 scallions, chopped, divided Chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves Cooked long grain white rice, for serving

1 Combine the spices in a small bowl.

2 Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, bell pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Sauté until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds. Add the spices and tomato paste and cook, stirring to toast, about 30 seconds. Add the stock, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf.

3 Partially cover the pot and simmer over medium-low for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon.

4 Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper, then add to the pot. Continue to cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in half of the scallions.

5 Ladle into bowls and garnish with the remaining scallions and parsley. Serve with rice.

Local Spicery (Tiburon) or Savory Spice Shop (Sonoma)

Baja Fish Tacos

Eating with our hands has the green light when fresh tacos are on the menu. Tacos are a fun and interactive family dinner allowing everyone to dig in and assemble their own food. For do ahead time savers, make the slaw and crema up to one day in advance, and purchase store-bought salsa fresca.

MAKES 8 TACOS

Slaw:

4 cups shredded red cabbage

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon runny honey

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Crema:

1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon runny honey

1/4 teaspoon Sriracha, or more to taste

Pinch of kosher salt

Fish:

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 1/2 pounds center cut halibut fillets, cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch strips

8 (8-inch) flour tortillas, warmed Salsa fresca

Sliced avocado

Chopped cilantro

1 In a medium bowl combine the slaw ingredients and stir to coat. Refrigerate until use.

2 In a small bowl combine the crema ingredients and stir to blend. Refrigerate until use.

KEEP IT LOCAL:

WHOLE MILK GREEK YOGURT

Straus Family Creamery (Petaluma)

FISH

Anna’s Seafood (Petaluma)

3 In a small bowl combine the cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne. Place the fish in a separate bowl or on a large plate and coat with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle the spices over the fish, gently turning to coat.

4 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange the fish

in the skillet, in batches if necessary, and cook until opaque through the center, 4 to 5 minutes, turning once or twice with a spatula. Transfer to a platter.

5 To assemble, place 2 to 3 strips of fish on a warm tortilla. Top with some of the slaw, and the crema. Serve with salsa fresca, avocado, cilantro.

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We teach skateboarding to kids 5 to 12 years old at McInnis Skatepark in Marin County. Beginners welcome.

Mega Gymnastics, San Rafael, Gymnastics, 5+, 415.257.6342, megagymnastics.com

Mill Valley Potter’s Studio Clay Summer Camp, Mill Valley, Art, 7-10, 415.888.8906, millvalleypottersstudio.com

Mill Valley Recreation Summer Camps, Mill Valley, Art, General, Specialty, Swimming, 3-14, 415.383.1370, millvalleyrecreation.org

North Bay Basketball Academy, Novato, Larkspur, Sports,Basketball, K-8, 415.244.3863, northbaybasketball.com/ camps_summer_marin

Otis Guy Mt. Bike Camp, Fairfax, Sports, 7-13, 415.250.2585, otisguymountain bikecamp.com

Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael, Sports, 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org

Spring Break Camp 2023: April 10-April 14

Summer Camps 2023: 10 weekly sessions, June 12-August 18

- Summer 2019 Skateboarding Camps: 10 weekly sessions from 6/17 to 8/23/19

Thanksgiving Camp 2023: November 20-November 24

Miwok Livery Summer Camps, Mill Valley, Horse, 8+, 415.383.8048, 415.389.9414 miwokstables.com

O’Sullivan Soccer Academy, San Geronimo, Sports, 5-14, 415.497.8164, osullivansoccer academy.com

www.shreddersskatecamp.com

Holiday Camps 2023: Dec 18-Dec 22 and Dec 26-Dec 29

Times: 9:30am-3:30pm

www.shreddersskatecamp.com

Morning Star Farm Horse Camps, Novato, Horse, 8-15, 415.897.1633, morningstarfarm.info

Mt Tam Bikes Camp, Mill Valley, Sports, 8-14, 415.377.9075, mttambikescamp.com

Multi Sport Kids Camp, Larkspur, Sports, 6-12, 415.924.6226, mttamrc.com

MV Code Camps, Mill Valley, Academic, Coding, Technology, 7-14, 415.569.2112, mvcode club.com

Next Level Sports, Marin Catholic High School, Youth Sports Camps, 1st-8th Grade, nextlevelsports.com

Ninja Camps at Practical Martial Arts, Corte Madera, Sports, Martial Arts, Fitness, 4-12, 415.927.0899, practicalmartialarts.net

No Limit Sports Day Camp, Corte Madera, Sports, 5-12, 415.717.6925, nolimitssportscamp.com

Performing Arts Academy, of Marin, Mill Valley, Dance, Theater, 4+, 415.380.0887, paamarts.com

Piano Band Camp!, Mill Valley, Music, 10+, 415.383.5395, chaikenmusic.com

Pine Point Cooking School, Sausalito, Cooking, 9-12, 415.332.4352, pinepointcooking.com

Play-Well Engineering FUNdamentals, San Anselmo, Science, Technology, 5-14, 415.460.5210, play-well.org

Poekie Nook, Mill Valley, Art, Creative, Makers, 6-12, 415.326.5202, poekienook.com

Point Bonita YMCA , Sausalito, Academic, Art, Sports, Technology, Theater, K-8, 415.331.9622, ymcasf.org

SUMMER CAMPS GUIDE

Earth Discovery Nature Camp (Ages 3 - 10)

In Marin and San Francisco

Spanish Immersion Nature Camp (Ages 3 - 10)

In Marin and San Francisco

Mandarin Mania Camp (Ages 3 - 8)

In Mill Valley (at Terra Marin School)

Summer 2023

June 12 - August 18

Register: terramarin.org/camps 415-906-2220

Summer Camps 2023

Ages 4-22

Registration opens February 1st

Ballet

Musical Theatre

Contemporary Dance Hip Hop And more!

Point Reyes Summer Camp, Point Reyes, Adventure, Nature, Science, 8-17, 415.663.1200, ptreyes.org

Pyramid Gymnastics, San Rafael, Gymnastics, 3.5-11, 415.927.1240, thepyramidgym.com

Ready Set GO Therapy, Various Outdoor Locations in Marin, Occupational and Speech Therapy, 4-16, 415-339-8800, friendship explorations.com

RoCo Dance, Mill Valley, Dance, 8-18, 415.388.6786, rocodance.com

(415) 454-5759 www.stapletonschool.org info@stapletonschool org

Rolling Hills Club, Novato, Sports, 5-14, 415.897.2185, rollinghillsclub.com

Ross Academy Montessori School, Mill Valley,General, 2-5, 415.383.5777, rossacademymontessori.com

Ross Recreation, Ross, Academic, General, 3-15, 415.453.6020, rossrecreation.org

Sage Educators, Larkspur, Academic, 8-18, 415.461.7243, sageeducators.com

Sage Educators, Mill Valley, Academic, 8-18, 415.388.7243, sageeducators.com

Sage Educators, San Anselmo, Academic, 8-18, 415.594.7243, sageeducators.com

Sail Camp, Sausalito, Sports, 8-16, 415.775.8779, sailsea.org

San Anselmo Recreation Department Camps, San Anselmo, General, 3+, 415.258.4640, sananselmorecreation.org

San Anselmo Tennis Camp, San Anselmo, Sports, 7-12, 415.456.9217 tennisinmarin.com

San Domenico School, San Anselmo, Art, General, Sports, Theater, 5+, 415.258.1900, sandomenico.org

Scuba Camp, Novato, Sports, 8-14, 415.897.9962, pinnaclesdive.com

Sea Trek Kayak Camp, Sausalito, Sports, 9-15, 415.332.8494, seatrek.com

Shredders Skateboarding Camp, San Rafael, Sports, 5-12, 415.529.8364, shreddersskatecamp.com

Slide Ranch, Muir Beach, Garden, Nature, Outdoor, 3-13, 415.381.6155, slideranch.org

Sonoma Academy, Santa Rosa, Cooking, Media Arts, STEM, Sports, Theater, 10-14, 707.545.1770, sonomaacademy.org

Spanish Immersion Camps with Viva el Español, Mill Valley, Foreign Language, 5-11, 925.962.9177 vivaelespanol.org

Spaulding Marine Center, Sausalito, Art, Nature, Science, 11-15, 415.332.3179, spauldingcenter.org

SRD Camp Strawberry Athlete-X Training Camps, Mill Valley, Sports, 8-12, 415.383.6494, strawberry. marin.org

SRD Camp Strawberry Counselor in Training, Mill Valley, Sports, 10-14, 415.383.6494, strawberry.marin.org

Stapleton School of the Performing Arts

70 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960

SUMMER CAMPS GUIDE

Full & Half Day Options

3 Two-Week Sessions

Ages 2 (by June 1) to rising 2nd grade

20 Magnolia Avenue Larkspur, CA 94957

Marin Primary & Middle School

Marin County

2023 Summer Camps

SRD Camp Strawberry Sports, Mill Valley, Sports, 6-9, 415.383.6494, strawberry.marin.org

SRD Camp Strawberry Sprouts, Mill Valley, General, 4-5, 415.383.6494, strawberry.marin.org

Stapleton School of Performing Arts, San Anselmo, Performing Arts, 3-18, 415.454.5759, stapletonschool.org

Steve and Kate’s Camp, Corte Madera, Santa Rosa, General, 4-13, 415.604.0078, steveandkatescamp.com

Studio 4 Art , Mill Valley, Art, 3-15, 415.596.5546, 4art.net

Summer Day Camp-SGV Community Center, San Geronimo, General, 5-10, 415.488.8888, sgvcc.org

Summer Fashion and Sewing Camp, Mill Valley, San Rafael, Arts, Crafts, 1012, 415.328.4598, marinsewinglab.com

Summer Industry Dance Intensive, San Rafael, Dance, 12+, 818.616.4010, theindustrydance academy.com

Summer Sing with Singers Marin, Mill Valley, Music, 6-13, 415.383.3712, singersmarin.org

Super Summer Adventure, Camp, San Anselmo, Academic, Art, General, 5-9, 415.453.3181, supersummeradventure camp.org

Teen Summer Photography Camp, Fairfax, Photography, 12-18, 415.454.2102, creativeportraiture.com

Terra Marin School, Marin, SF, Garden, Nature, Outdoor, 3-10, 415.906.2220, terramarin.org

The Image Flow, San Anselmo, Art, Digital Media, Photography, 11-19, 415.388.3569, theimageflow.com

The San Francisco Yacht Club, Belvedere, Sailing, 7-16, 415.435.9525, 415.435.9133, sfyc.org

Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley, Theater, 6-15, 415.383.9613, throckmortontheatre.org

K-2nd Grade

3rd-8th

Summer PlaygroundTown Park Location, Corte Madera, General, 5-12, 415.927.5072, townofcortemadera.org

Summer Rocks! at The Gravity Vault Marin, San Rafael, Rock Climbing, 7-13, 415 472 9344, gravityvault. com

Summer Sailing Program, Sausalito, Sports, 8-18, 415.332.7400, sausalitoyachtclub.org

Tiburon Adventure Camp, Tiburon, Adventure, Art, 2-8, 415.435.4366, tiburonadventurecamp.org

Tiburon Yacht Club Junior Sailing, Tiburon, Sports, 8-13, 415.789.9294, tyc.org

Tilden Prepatory School, Marin, Sausalito, Albany, Walnut Creek, Academic, 11-18, 415.944.5506, tildenprep.com

Tumble Spot , Mill Valley, Gymnastics, 1-10, 415.380.0887, tumblespot.co

SUMMER CAMPS GUIDE

marin dance theatre

main campus - san rafael

• second location - corte madera www.mdt.org • 415.499.8891

info@mdt.org

Featuring classes and camps for 18 months to 9 year olds in a wonderful, nurturing environment.

Tutu School, Larkspur, Dance, 3-8, 415.419.5610, tutuschool.com

US Sports Camps / Nike Sports Camps, Bay Area, Sports, 4-18, 800.645.3226, ussportscamps.com

West America Tae Kwon Do, Mill Valley, Sports, 4+, 415.383.4755, westamericatkd.com

Wildlife Camp at WildCare, San Rafael, Animal, Nature, 3.5-12, 415.453.1000, discoverwildcare.org

Winston Preparatory School, San Rafael, 415.993.5533, winstonprep.edu

Y Camp at Devil’s Gulch Ranch, Nicasio, Nature, 6-14, 415.662.1099, ymcasf.org

Y Camp at Indian Valley Campus, San Rafael, General, Sports, Recreation, Field Trips, 6-14, 415.492.9622, ymcasf.org

Your Language and Cultural Center, San Rafael, Academic, Language, 5-18, 415.225.8929, yourlanguageand culturalcenter.org

Youth Tennis Programs, San Rafael, Sports, 4+, 415.456.5522 rafaelracquetclub.com

Call of the Sea 2023 Spring and Summer Youth Programs

• SEAS: Half day program, alternate Saturdays in April and May

• ALOFT: Half day tall ship sailing camp, one day each month

• Week long summer camps: June, July and August

• Overnight Voyages: 4 days/3 nights June, July and August

info@callofthesea.org or call (415) 331–3214

callofthesea.org

@Callof thesea

GREATER BAY AREA, SAN FRANCISCO AND BEYOND

American Dance Training Camps’ Ultimate Sierra Mountains Dance Camp, Sierra Tahoe, Dance, 8-17, 866.383.ADTC americandancetraining camp.com

Birkholm’s Water Ski School, South Lake Tahoe, Sports, All ages, 530.573.1928, birkholmswatersports.com

Camp Concord, South Lake Tahoe, Family, 8-13, 925.671.3006, campconcord.org

Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, General, Nature, Outdoor, 7-15, 805.927.0254, campoceanpines.org

Camp Ronald Arnold, Sacramento, Special Needs, 7+, 916.734.4230, campronald.org

Camp Unalayee, Palo Alto, Adventure, Nature, 10-17, 650.969.6313, unalayee summer-camp.com

Camp Wasiu II, Sierra City, Girl Scouts, 5-17, 775.322.0642, gssn.org

Catalina Island Camps, Altadena, Outdoor, 7-16, 626.296.4040, catalinaislandcamps.com

Circle ZN Ranch, Penngrove, Horse, 707.494.7020

Echo Lake Youth Camp, Echo Lake, General, 7-14, 510.981.5140, 510.981.6903 cityofberkeley.info

Gold Arrow Camp, Lakeshore, General, 6-14, 800.554.2267, goldarrowcamp.com

House of Air, San Francisco, General, Gymnastics, Specialty, Sports, 7-12, 415.345.9675, houseofair.com

Lake Tahoe Music Camp, Stateline, Music, 12-18, 775.784.4278, unr.edu

Marin Horizon Summer Camp

Marin County 4-H, Angwin, General, 9-15, 415.473.4207, cemarin.ucanr.edu

Plantation Farm Camp, Cazadero, General, Nature, Family, 8-15, 707.847.3494, plantationcamp.com

Skylake Yosemite Camp, Outdoor, Nature, 7-13, 559.642.3720, skylake.com

Sterne School, San Francisco, Academic, 9-18, 415.922.6081, sterne school.org

Tahoe Rim Trail Association Youth Backcountry Camp, Stateline, Sports, Nature, Adventure, 12-17, 775.298.4485, tahoerimtrail.org

Tahoe Summer Camps-Tahoe Expedition Academy, Truckee, Art, Sailing, Climbing, Archery, Backpacking, Blacksmithing, STEM, 4-14, 530.414.9316, tahoesummercamps.com

The Spring Hill School, Petaluma, Art, Science, Sports, 2-14, 707.763.9222, springhillmontessori.org

Transcendence Kids Camp, Sonoma, Youth Performing Arts, 7-12 and 13-17, (Two different camp slots), 877.424.1414, transcendencetheatre.org/ kids-camp-2022

Two Rivers Soccer Camp, Graeagle, Sports, 7-17, 415.928.6902, tworiverssoccer.com

UC Berkeley embARC Summer Design Academy, Berkeley, Art, Creative, Digital Media, STEAM, STEM, Technology, 1618, 510.643.1188, uced. berkeley.edu

Vision Tech Camps, Danville, Academic, Digital Media, Science, Specialty, Technology, 7-17, 925.699.9602, visiontechcamps.com

Vision Tech Camps, El Cerrito, Digital Media, Science, Technology, Young Child, 6-17, 925.575.7245 visiontechcamps.com

Walker Creek Music Camp, Marshall, Music, All ages, 415.663.6030, walkercreekmusiccamp.org

Walker Creek Ranch, Petaluma, General, Nature, 9-14, 415.491.6600, walkercreekranch.org

Two Rivers Soccer Camp

SUMMER CAMPS GUIDE

BY MIMI TOWLE AND JEANNE COOPER

1 Beacon Grand

Opened during the Prohibition as the Sir Francis Drake, this completely renovated and renamed version debuted in June 2022 with a bright new design that nevertheless complements its storied heritage. Blackout shades and plush-top, gel-foam mattresses in the 418 rooms help bring sweet dreams in the midst of vibrant Union Square nightlife — including the Starlite Room, the latest incarnation of the late Harry Denton’s hotspot, due to open in early 2023.

TIP: You can walk to dozens of shops and restaurants, or hop on the cable car for an exhilarating ride to Ghirardelli Square or Fisherman’s Wharf. Fuel up first with fresh pastries in the mezzaninelevel Beacon Lounge, then return in

the evening for a whiskey, dinner and live music on weekends. 450 Powell St. 866.377.9412, beacongrand.com. From $278.

2 Palace Hotel

One look at the gold-trimmed marble columns, Austrian chandeliers and soaring glass ceilings in the Palace Hotel’s Garden Court dining room, and it’s clear why this turn-of-the-century hotel, now part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, suits its royal name. Request a king-size canopy-framed bed dressed in luxurious Frette bed linens and bathroom with a deep soaking tub. The heated indoor swimming pool has a glass-domed ceiling with city views, especially pleasing in the evening hours.

TIP: The Garden Court Restaurant

serves a delectable Saturday afternoon tea and lavish daily breakfast with optional mimosas and peach Bellinis. In the evening, get cozy (and ideally something from the tempting lounge menu) in the clubby Pied Piper, named for the enchanting 1909 Maxfield Parrish painting that hangs above the bar. 2 New Montgomery St. 415.512.1111, marriott.com. From $288.

3 Fairmont San Francisco

Atop the crest of Nob Hill, this is quintessential, pedigreed San Francisco. Flags of the world adorn the classical entrance, limos navigate the driveway and cable cars craw l by. On the front lawn, a larger-than-life statue of Tony Bennett greets passersby, a tribute to the city’s anthem, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” first performed here in 1961. Don’t miss the legendary Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, where island musicians play nightly on a floating bandstand amid periodic simulated thunderstorms. Oenophiles should book a private, sommelier-led wine tasting in Bin 415, the Fairmont’s wine salon featuring smallbatch Napa and Sonoma vintners, or drop in at its communal tasting table.

TIP: Splurge on one of the Fairmont’s 62 spacious suites, including 10 with balconies, and you’ll receive a $100 hotel credit, an incentive to savor afternoon tea — with honey harvested from the beehives on the hotel’s rooftop garden — or breakfast in the elegant Laurel Court restaurant. To luxuriate longer, add a guaranteed late checkout at 1 p.m. for $75. 950 Mason St. 415.772.5000, fairmont. com/san-francisco. From $524.

4 When The Mark Hopkins Hotel opened on December 4, 1926, San Franciscans proclaimed it “architecturally perfect, flawless in its

Palace Hotel

erection, comprehensive in its accommodations.” The hotel was designed by architects Peter Weeks and William P. Day to be a combination of French chateau and Spanish Renaissance, with a tower and outstretched wings that afforded every room a postcardworthy view. Today, known as the InterContinental Mark Hopkins, this iconic property has retained it most popular features such as the Top of the Mark restaurant on the 19th floor.

TIP: While the top floor bar and restaurant has had many renovations since its days as a cherished hot spot for soldiers going off to war, it has always been a

favorite spot for a sunset meal with a view. Book the Top of the Mark room package and enjoy two cocktails above it all in San Francisco when you stay. 999 California St. San Francisco, 415.392.3434, sfmarkhopkins.com. From $299.

5 The St. Regis San Francisco

This is 21st century luxury with bells and whistles, but without the grandeur of Nob Hill. An enviable location in a historic building places guests in the heart of SoMa, next to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, right above the Museum of the African Diaspora, and a quick

walk to more museums, Union Square shopping and Yerba Buena Gardens. The recently redesigned rooms with soft gray and cherry tones have feather-top beds and spacious bathrooms; book a suite to avail yourself of free butler services, from unpacking and garment pressing to lastminute shopping.

TIP: Take advantage of one of three options for refined afternoon tea in the hotel’s Tea Salon, offered by reservation only. Couples may wish to experience the St. Regis Art of Tea for Two, which includes a half-bottle of Moët & Chandon Imperial. 125 Third St. 415.284.4000, marriott.com. From $580.

The St. Regis

Discover the best in new cinema, headliner culinary events, lively parties and industry honors at the Sonoma International Film Festival.

“One of the 25 Coolest Festivals in the World” – MovieMaker Magazine

SIFF Chefs & Shorts

Honoring Chef Martin Yan Thursday, March 23

Joanne Weir’s Wine Country Cooking Luncheon Saturday, March 25

BY PAULA PHOMMOUNIVONG

CALENDAR

TOP 5 St. Patrick's Day Spots

1 Finnegan's Marin Downtown Novato's family-owned Irish bar is the place to be to celebrate this festive holiday. Enjoy a diverse menu of hearty dishes and beers on tap. finnegansmarin.com

2 The Mayflower Pub Whether you like a Guinness Irish stout or a local IPA, you can find them here. Experience a piece of Europe and feel the luck of the Irish in this San Rafael pub. facebook.com/themayflowerpubsr

3 HopMonk Tavern This spacious Novato tavern offers a diverse selection of beers and live entertainment — perfect for those who want to celebrate with friends. hopmonk.com

ARTS & LECTURES

THROUGH MARCH 5 Assembly

Required Assembly Required features eight artists who transform quotidian artifacts into beguiling assemblages and collages. The works feature items

ranging from safety pins and guitar strings to textiles and playing cards. Armed with various materials, each artist transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Check it out at Garvey|Simon in San Anselmo. garveysimon.com

4 Flanahan's Pub If you are in San Francisco to celebrate Saint Patty's, don't forget to make a stop at this Irish dive bar. Located in the Outer Sunset, you can catch a few waves, then celebrate like a true Irish. flanahans.com

5 Buena Vista Cafe Opened in 1916, this cafe serves its s ignature Irish coffee alongside American staples. thebuenavista.com

Assembly Required, Linda Schmidt, PEER

THROUGH MARCH 12 Sunny A. Smith:

The Compass Rose Smith creates a radiant genealogical wheel and artworks to navigate the complex legacies of inheritance and lineage — and invites viewers to consider how material things play a role in driving narratives of history, nationalism, family and the self. The exhibition at Fort Mason features new sculpture, video, and sound works alongside major pieces never before shown on the West Coast, spanning two decades. fortmason.org

MARCH 16 Jennifer Egan The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of several novels, including Manhattan Beach, The Invisible Circus, A Visit From the Goon Squad , and The Candy House , somewhat of a “sibling novel” to Goon Squad , will be coming to the Sydney Goldstein Theater. Also a journalist, her writing has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, Harper’s Magazine and many more. cityarts.net

THROUGH MARCH 19 Six The Musical

From Tudor queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st-century girl power. Six has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. broadwaysf.com

MARCH 22–26 Fiddler on the Roof

Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher |and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. broadwaysf.com

THROUGH MARCH 25 Mike Henderson: Chicken Fingers, 1976–1980 Chicken Fingers is a solo exhibition by Mike Henderson, a Bay Area painter, filmmaker and blues musician. It focuses on the abstract canvases that redefined the artist's practice as he departed from the figurative paintings of his early career. Each mixed media, Afrofuturist work conjures ethereal, otherworldly spaces filled with promise, mystery and hope. hainesgallery.com

MUSIC

MARCH 2–5 Jake Shimabukuro Widely recognized as "the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele," Jake Shimabukuro has created an international fanbase as a sensational performer. Over the past two decades, he's become a one-man army advancing the ukulele cause, turning the four-string axe into a supremely pliable musical vehicle, capable of generating everything from power chord rock to sensuously swinging jazz. sfjazz.org

MARCH 5 Regina Spektor Born in the Soviet Union, Regina Spektor began studying classical piano when she was six. Her family emigrated in 1989, landing in New York City, where she continued her classical training. She began writing pop songs in her late teens and made her recorded debut in 2001 with the self-released 11:11, a collection of songs heavily influenced by jazz and blues. Spektor's commercial breakthrough came in 2006 on her fourth LP, Begin to Hope. thewarfield theatre.com

MARCH 11 Stephen Sanchez Stephen Sanchez is an American singersongwriter from northern California. Sanchez released his debut extended play, What Was, Not Now in October 2021. Sanchez gained prominence through a series of TikTok posts highlighting his singing and writing abilities. His most well-known song is "Until I Found You," which, he says, was written about his girlfriend and also features her vocals. gamh.com

Proposal for a 28th Amendment? Is it Possible to Amend an Unequal System?, YBCA

MARCH 16–19 Amadou & Mariam The Bamako-born husband and wife met while students at Mali's Institute for the Young Blind, and found a shared interest in music and performing. Since that momentous meeting, the couple has risen through the African and European music scenes to become one of the hottest world music acts today, sharing the stage with artists including Coldplay, U2, Alicia Keys and Pink Floyd's David Gilmour. See them at SFJAZZ. sfjazz.org

MARCH 22 Vanessa Collier As a master musician and multi-instrumentalist, Vanessa Collier weaves funk, soul, rock, and blues into every performance. With soulful vocals, searing saxophone, and witty songwriting, Collier is blazing a trail, racking up an arsenal of honors. Collier has won three Blues Music Awards — two for Horn Player of the Year in 2019 and 2020 and one in 2022 for Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year. sweetwatermusichall.com

MARCH 26 Matt The Electrician Despite the name, Matt the Electrician is no longer an electrician, focusing instead on a music career that has spanned two decades, a dozen records, and literally thousands of shows. It's folk music for a modern age, rooted in lyrics that focus on the realities and challenges of the 21st century instead of the old school thrill of hopping trains. hopmonk.com

COMEDY

MARCH 2–5 Dave Attell Attell is a standup comedian, actor and writer, best known as the host of Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell , which gave him a cult following. He can next be seen in the Hulu series Life & Beth alongside Amy Schumer, Michael Rapaport and Michael Cera. He can also be seen on Bumping Mics with Jeff Ross, currently streaming on Netflix along with his one hour special, Road Work . cobbscomedy.com

MARCH 9 Michael Yo A two-time Emmy nominee, Michael Yo is a comedian/actor/host keeping busy on all of Hollywood's platforms. In stand up, Michael came up under the wings of Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy and now headlines all over the country. Michael was previously seen covering celebrity news on The Insider, Extra, E! News, as well as guest co-hosting CBS' The Talk . Michael continues to appear as a hot topic guest on The Wendy Williams Show. cobbscomedy.com

MARCH 15 David Nihill He has lived and worked in12 countries and visited over 70. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. Dave is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner up in The Moth's largest U.S. Grand Slam storytelling competition. He recorded his debut special for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019 and has been featured

on TED.com, The Irish Independent, Inc, NPR, and the Huffington Post among others. davidnihill.com

MARCH 16–18 T.J. Miller T.J. Miller has been working to make people laugh for over fifteen years, and is driven by the mission statement that life is fundamentally tragic and the best thing he can do is provide an ephemeral escapism from that tragedy by doing comedy. cobbscomedy.com

FILM

MARCH 6–MARCH 12 SF Urban Film Fest The festival gathers audiences and uses the power of storytelling to spark discussion and civic engagement around urban issues. It asks what it means to live together in the city and makes urban planning more equitable and inclusive. sfurbanfilmfest.com

MARCH 22–26 Sonoma International Film Festival The Sonoma International Film Festival accomplishes an amazing feat — bringing high-caliber, international talent to an intimate locale. Over 90 documentaries, films and shorts are screened every year at various venues that are easily walkable. sonomafilmfest.org

MARCH 23–26 Berlin & Beyond This year marks the 27th anniversary for this popular SF event. See productions from Germany, Austria and Switzerland that showcase amazing talent from this part of the world. berlinbeyond.com

MUSEUMS

THROUGH MARCH 5 Walt Disney's The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece

The exhibition explores the creative complexities behind the making of The Jungle Book (1967), including the unique personalities of each character and their voice actor counterparts, the rich artwork and use of cutting-edge animation techniques. waltdisney.org

Vanessa Collier

THROUGH MARCH 9 Proposal for a 28th Amendment? Is it Possible to Amend an Unequal System? With this incomplete participatory exhibition, artists Alex Strada and Tali Keren ask visitors to critically engage with the U.S. Constitution. The exhibit is activated through a series of public workshops Strada and Keren will develop in collaboration with YBCA. ybca.org

OPENING MARCH 23 Annie Albagli

The Contemporary Jewish Museum is presenting a video-based installation by Bay Area-based artist Annie Albagli, which was developed during a residency at the Headlands Center for the Arts with support from Asylum Arts. The work investigates movement between places, people, and generations, while also exploring the threshold of the self and our interdependence with nature.

THROUGH APRIL 2 Michelle Erickson: Wild Porcelain The Legion of Honor introduces Michelle Erickson's work, which combines colonial era ceramic techniques and contemporary themes, into the center of the Bowles Porcelain Gallery. Specifically for Bay Area audiences, she has produced pieces that incorporate San Francisco landmarks and address local social and environmental issues. famsf.org

OPENING MARCH 25 SUPER-SILLY-US

The next exhibition in MarinMOCA's ongoing annual Bay Area Legends series explores the life-long, intergenerational dialogue between mother and daughter

OPENING MARCH 31 Beyond Bollywood: 2000 Years of Dance in Art From largerthan-life temple sculpture to paintings crafted for intimate viewing to immersive video works by contemporary artists, artworks from across South and Southeast Asia and the Himalayas have for millennia illuminated vital connections between movement, life, and the spirit. This exhibition will, for the first time in an American museum, invite audiences to experience the critical interplay between visual arts and dance in the Indian cultural sphere, from ancient rituals to the glamour of Bollywood. asianart.org

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BY CHRISTINA MUELLER

DINE

Beer Here

Headlands Brewing

Although the brewery famed for showcasing Marin’s hills on its labels opened its first brewery in Lafayette, CEO Austin Sharp is not only scouting for a spot to open a taproom in-county, his team is celebrating a partnership with the Golden Gate Parks Conservancy for 2023. As if you needed a reason to drink Marinthemed beer, the “Golden Gate” seasonal series of IPAs launched with Golden Gate in November, 2022, Muir Woods is expected in April and Alcatraz is scheduled for July. “We are donating $1 of every 4-pack sold to the parks,” said Sharp. headlandsbrewing.com

There are more places to quaff a wellcrafted brew in Marin than ever. Marin beer brands are getting creative. And the non-alcoholic beer trend is making a mark, too.

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What’s your California beer style?

Best Day Brewing

Though he does not have a beer garden with his non-alcoholic (NA) beers on tap, Tate Huffard of Sausalito’s Best Bay Brewing designed a set of brews in a can with an eye on NorCal’s outdoor-focused, up early to hike culture. In 2021, Huffard launched a non-alcoholic Kölsch and an IPA onto the market. Building on the success of these early adapters, Huffard’s hazy IPA followed in 2022. You can find his NA beer wherever beer is sold. bestdaybrewing.com

Creekside Pizza and Taproom

With 40 handles and 31 craft beers from 28 California breweries, the options here are epic, including three of Absolution Brewing’s beers on tap — Cardinal Sin, an Irish-style red ale; Floc’ing Great, a New England-style hazy IPA; and First Responder IPA. Taps are always open to neighbors, like Fieldwork, Headlands, Pond Farm and others who remain true to craft. The on-tap portfolio gets even more diverse when you consider that hard and soft kombucha, Lost Coast root beer and Ace hard cider are also available. A growler program is designed for getting your beer to go, perhaps to enjoy in adjacent Creekside Park. 638 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo; 415.785.4450; creeksidesa.com

Fieldwork Brewing

The see-and-be-seen patio enlivens the outdoor eating scene at Corte Madera Town Center, one of seven NorCal locations for this brewery. The draft list includes everything from Belgian dubbelstyle to lighter Czech-style lagers and hoppier double IPAs. The pizzas have a dedicated following and roasted Brussels sprouts and a chopped kale salad round out the menu. 107 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera; 415.891.8273

HenHouse Brewing

The self-proclaimed “West County Pub” plans to reopen in early 2023 with a reimagined menu of small bites, handhelds and shareables that go head-to-head with an expansive beer menu. We hope the beer hall-style tables, especially the ones with banquettes, return, too. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax: 415.485.1005; henhousebrewing.com

HopMonk Tavern

The tables shaded by umbrellas and live music pumping from the stage set a lively scene for this beer garden at Novato’s Vintage Oaks Shopping Center. While many come to savor a Pliny the Younger (when in season), the restaurant is known for its killer Reuben and fish and chips with Caribbean slaw. 224 Vintage Way, Novato; 415.892.6200; hopmonk.com

Indian Valley Brewing

Just off of Novato’s main drag, this nano brewery has an outdoor patio complete with umbrellas and picnic tables to savor everything

Fieldwork Brewing

from Grumpas, a Scotch style ale, to a dry stout named Genius. Taquiza Los Cunados serves up Mexican food every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and Grateful Greek serves their signature gyros on Thursdays. Look for pop-ups from Lone Mountain Barbecue, too. 1016 Railroad Ave., Novato; indianvalleybrewing.com

The Junction

Owner Dez Fiedler’s devotion to micro-produced and local beer is evident from the 30 taps and a robust can program including Socks and Sandals from Humble Sea in Santa Cruz, and experimental bottlings, like Barebottle Brewing’s Tangberry Typhoon, all easy to pair with pizzas from Pizzahacker. Grab your fleece to sip one by a fire pit on the huge backyard patio where live music is often on offer and a kids play area beckons. 226 Shoreline Hwy, 415.888.3544; thejunc.com

Monk’s Kettle

Like the original in San Francisco, Christian Albertson’s restaurant in the shopping center kitty-corner from the Terra Linda Pool serves quaffable beers (like Pliny the Elder on tap), burgers, and pub grub to match the suds. The Mission Fried Chicken has an ardent following but there are plenty of veg-forward offerings, too. The mochi pancakes at brunch are not to be missed — try them with an Ettaler Heller Bock from Bayern, Germany. 655 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael; monkskettle.com

Moylan’s

The big tanks out front are a sign of the beer to come at this longrunning brewery in Novato. Grab a seat at one of the picnic tables in the backyard patio before sinking into a bowl of beef and bean chili or the restaurant’s famous corned beef and cabbage. The beer menu is similarly Irish-American in flavor with Irish stouts and NorCal IPAs available in equal measure. 15 Rowland Way, Novato; 415.898.4677; moylans.com

Ounces Outdoors

Enjoy small-batch, locally brewed beers on tap from Adobe Creek Brewing, Fogbelt Brewing and Pond Farm Brewing, or a range of ciders at an all-outdoor, dog-friendly beer garden with fire pits and bocce courts. Grab a seat at a picnic table before digging into a chile verde pork or steak and mushroom savory pie, a warm pretzel with mustard, or a caramelized onion grilled cheese sandwich. 5800 Northgate Dr, San Rafael; 877.747.0383, ouncresoutdoors.com

Pond Farm Brewing

The microbrewery in the West End from husband and wife team Trevor and Stephanie Martens has a rotating list of beers on tap from brewer Trevor, and a new food menu for enjoying in the beer garden or at the bar. Look for snacks like a pretzel loaded with cornichons, gruyere and salami, salads and mains like a sausage plate with mashed potatoes or a veggie sandwich. 1848 Fourth St, 415.524.8709; pondfarmingbrewing.com

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CORTE MADERA

Cafe Verde

Californian The all-day cafe offers Neapolitan pizza, Sicilian calzone and a tight menu of pasta, risotto, and salads. Enjoy any of these items inside or out on the patio. 502 Tamalpais Drive, 415.927.1060; cafeverdecm.net $

Flores Mexican With an emphasis on regional Mexican dishes and flavors sourced from family recipes, the menu is based on California seasonality. The dailymade tortillas are a highlight in dishes such as tostadas de atún and a masa section of the menu features traditional dishes like sopes de frijol and tinga tamal. 301 Corte Madera Town Center; 415.500.5145; floressf. com HH BB

Marin Joe’s Italian

A mainstay for over 50 years for a reason: the menu calls to you with garlic bread, a calamari sandwich and mesquite-grilled prime rib. Sautéed classics of the ItalianAmerican cannon and oysters doré and a mix and match menu of pasta shapes and pastas have withstood the test of time. 1585 Casa Buena Dr; 415.924.2081; fmarin joesrestaurant.com

RH Marin American

Ride up the goldenhued elevator to the top floor restaurant bedecked in RH style and linger over a shaved vegetable salad, a truffled grilled

cheese sandwich on Panorama Bakery sourdough or a namesake RH Burger. Epic view of Mount Tam and a feeling of floating above it all.1750 Redwood Highway at The Village 628.266.2040; rh.com HH BB

LARKSPUR

Left Bank Restaurant French

This Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot has been serving the community for more than two decades. An all-day menu features seasonal, local and organic ingredients, along with an extensive cocktail menu, beer and wine. 507 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.3331; leftbank.com

Perry’s American Perry’s on Magnolia has the same classic American cuisine, bustling bar and warm service and personality the San Francisco original has always been famous for. Plentiful outdoor dining options in addition to the three cozy indoor dining spaces. 234 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.1877; perryssf. com BB

Rustic Bakery

Californian The Marin-grown bakery is known and loved the world over: Pope Francis famously requested its flatbread and crostini when he visited the U.S. in 2015. Organic croissants and pastries baked fresh daily and salads, sandwiches, and soups for lunch. 2017 Larkspur Landing

Circle, 415.461.9900 and 1139 Magnolia Ave; 415.925.1556; rusticbakery.com

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VALLEY

Buckeye Roadhouse

American Oysters

Bingo and chili-lime

“brick” chicken are a few of the comfortfood menu items that have made this favorite since the ’30s. The bar with red leather booths is a popular spot for cocktails, conversations or a light meal. 15 Shoreline Hwy, 415.331.2600; buck eyeroadhouse.com

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Bungalow 44

American The bustling bar is ideal for savoring a seasonal cocktail or an order of the house’s famous kickin’ fried chicken. The heated outdoor patio is a town hot spot. 44 E Blithedale Ave, 415.381.2500; bungalow44.com

Cafe del Soul

Californian

Healthy options become addictive at this eatery that now has locations in Tam Junction and San Rafael. Once you stop in for the deliciously fresh quinoa wrap, you’ll want to return to try the chipotle rice bowl. 247 Shoreline Hwy, 415.388.1852; cafedelsoul.net $

Floodwater

Californian Order a handcrafted “Gold Rush” (Old Forester bourbon, local honey, lemon) at the long 20 seat bar and watch the game on 5 huge

flourcraftbakery.com

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Gravity Tavern

American Featuring American classics like grilled chicken Waldorf salad with pickled grapes, lobster roll with toasted challah and veggie slaw, and a land and sea pasta with house made egg pasta. Enjoy them on the popular patio. 38 Miller Ave, 415.888.2108; gravitytavern.com

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Harmony Chinese

Enjoy classical and innovative Cantonese fare with the house specialty, hand crafted dim sum. Local favorites include savory Peking duck with steamed tea buns, juicy Shanghai dumplings, and a definite must, the famous signature beef. Also available from Harmony Take Home which has its

own entrance. 401 Strawberry Village, 415.381.5300; harmony restaurantgroup.com

Hook Fish Co.

Seafood The indoor, wood-ceilinged dining room feels like a boat’s galley and the spot’s popular outdoor beer garden has 13 taps, but the draw is the seafood. The transparent supply chain means you can enjoy the fish tacos knowing exactly where and when the meal was plucked from the sea. 254 Shoreline Hwy; hookfishco.com

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Shoreline Coffee Shop American

This coffee shop is a vintage diner with a small-town feel. The mix of Mexican and traditional breakfast fare hits the comfort food spot, gussied up with organic and local goodies like eggs from Tennessee Valley neighbor, Woolly Egg Ranch. 221 Shoreline Hwy, 415.388.9085; shorelinecofee shop.com

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NOVATO

Rustic Bakery

Californian

Piatti Ristorante and Bar Italian

Menu items such as house made ravioli lemon cream and citrus gremolata, or roasted mushroom pizza with taleggio fonduta and black truffle oil. Expanded indoor spaces and on the patio with views of Shelter Bay. 625 Redwood Hwy, 415.380.2525; piatti. com BB

Playa Mexican

With a chef from Mexico City, Playa’s food offers traditional dishes with modern flavors and presentations. A Little Gem salad sparkles with tomatillo dressing and enchiladas shine from a glossy coating of house made black mole and micro greens. 41 Throckmorton Ave, 415.384.8871; playamv.com

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Organic pastries, breads, salads, and sandwiches are on the menu at this location downtown.

Try the Marin Melt — Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam and Point

Reyes Toma cheeses grilled on honey whole wheat, served with dressed baby greens and crisp apple slices. 1407 Grant Ave, 415.878.4952; rusticbakery.com $ BB

SAN ANSELMO

The Baan Thai Cuisine Thai Known for its mango sticky rice, crispy corn cakes and The Baan Thai salad, new menu items like fresh spring rolls and steamed dumplings. The outdoor patio is heated on chilly days and evenings. 726 San Anselmo Ave, 415.457.9470; baanthaimarin.com

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Comforts Cafe

American In addition to in-house dining, their large takeout section offers a wide selection of house made bakery items, seasonal salads, soups, sandwiches and family meals for dinner at home. 335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840; comfortscafe.com $ BB

Creekside Pizza & Tap Room American

Known for their artisan pizzas, hearty sandwiches, flavorful pastas and fresh salads, Creekside offers plentiful gluten-free and vegan options too. Enjoy a 40-handle selection of craft beer (including gluten-free beer), plus wine and kombucha on tap. 638 San Anselmo Ave, 415.785.4450; creeksidesa.com

Cucina sa Italian

Open for lunch, brunch, and dinner six nights a week for the house’s famous homemade pastas, seasonal salads, and wood-fired pizzas that strike a balance between Italy and Northern California.

510 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.2942; cucina-sa.com

Taco Jane's Mexican

The full bar features plentiful tequila and mezcal selections and its regional Mexican cuisine includes Oaxacan mole, fish tacos and vegetarian options. Enclosed patio seating is available year round.

21 Tamalpais Ave, 415.454.6562; tacojanes.com

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Valenti & Co. Italian

The bright yet cozy indoor space and warmly lit back patio are ideal environments for authentic Italian dishes made with local ingredients. The menu changes daily but look for the carpaccio of beef, the pan-seared Pekin duck and chef Valenti’s famous tower of triple chocolate love at dessert. A seat at the chef’s table gives a prime view of the open kitchen. 337 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.7800; valentino.com

SAN RAFAEL

Bruno’s Deli Market

Cafe Italian

One part market, two parts deli and cafe just off the downtown strip features all things Italian. Sandwiches, salads and entrees and a range of imported Italian packaged goods, wines and coffee/espresso are available. Don’t miss the house made cannoli. 1304 Second St, 415.785.7487; brunostaliandeli.com

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Il Davide Italian

The large selection of innovative and classic Tuscan dishes and house-made pasta has kept locals coming back for years. Ingredients are organic and locally sourced when possible, and there’s a vast selection of Italian and California wines by the glass. 901 A St 415.454.8080; ildavide.net

LaVier Cuisine Latin

American Free-range chicken and sustainable seafood plus vegan and vegetarian dishes are the focus at this all-organic Latin fusion eatery run by Mexico City native, Gabriela and her husband Guillermo, who hails from Yucatán. Try the top selling pescado asado, puffy fish tacos with slaw and black beans, or chile rellenos. 1025 C St, 415.295.7990

Le Comptoir French

In the heart of San Rafael, the bistro, complete with bright red chairs and a small adjoining grocery, serves up traditional French favorites like beef cheeks bourguignon and onion soup gratinée in a chic and cozy setting. 1301 Fourth St, 415.454.5454; lecomptoirsr.com

SAUSALITO

Angelino Restaurant

Italian Multiple generations of the Ancona family create an authentic Italian eatery with handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti that has showcased the cuisine of the Campania region for more than 20 years. 621 Bridgeway, 415.331.5225; angel inorestaurant.com

Barrel House Tavern

Californian Stop by Barrel House for a feeling of rising above it all where the soaring ceiling work reflects the restaurant’s name. The barrel-aged

cocktails are worth a visit but dishes like maitake mushroom flatbread and tartare tacos reflect a locally-focused ethos that is enhanced by the cool setting and fantastic bay and city views. 660 Bridgeway, 415.729.9593; barrel housetavern.com

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Ditas Californian

Perched above The Trident on Sausalito’s expansive waterfront, the tasting-menuformat restaurant from chef Aiki Terashima leans international with dishes like spicy kimchi and tofu stew and truffled mushroom paté, with an expansive wine and cocktail list. 558 Bridgeway, ditas.ca

Fish Seafood

It has been said that this restaurant and fish market launched the sustainable seafood movement. The menu changes daily but usually has a variation of fish tacos, ceviche and grilled fish. 350 Harbor Dr, 415.331.3474; 331fish.com

Poggio Italian

Vitello sliced excruciatingly thin and topped with lemon and tonnato sauce is a singular dish in the hands of executive chef Benjamin Balesteri who creates Northern Italian fare using local and Italian ingredients. The bar may be the most hopping in town and is recognized for its killer Negroni. 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771; poggio trattoria.com

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The Spinnaker

Seafood Chef Phil Collins excels at preparing seafood, and it shows in the beautifully plated presentations like a classic shrimp Louie salad or linguini with clams. Sweeping views of San Francisco, this romantic spot is great at any time of day.

100 Spinnaker Dr, 415.332.1500; spin nakersasausalito.us

Sula Californian Cavallo Point’s signature dining room refreshed point of view tilts Mediterranean with local influences from chef Mike Garcia. The menu includes a not-to-be-missed Fuyu persimmon salad, beets with shiitake mushroom blini, and porcinicrusted Wagyu filet. 601 Murray Circle, 415.339.4750; dineatsula.com

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Sushi Ran Japanese Sample innovative small plates just big enough to share before enjoying some of the best sushi the Bay Area has to offer. The wine, cocktail and sake lists keep even the pickiest barfly satisfied. 107 Caledonia St, 415.332.3620; sushiran.com

Mediterranean

The menu — with a wine and cocktail list to match — reflects influences from Greece, Italy, Spain, the Middle East and France. A mezze plate is filled with muhammara, dolmas, and an eggplant spread

known as mutabal. 39 Caledonia St, 415.887.9047; zalta.us BB N

TIBURON

The Bungalow Kitchen

Californian A lively social lounge and restaurant from chef Michael Mina and Brent Bolthouse boasts epic views and a menu of seasonal California fare executed by chef Harrison Chernick — crispy Liberty duck wings glazed with Grand Marnier and black pepper, cavatelli cacio e pepe with black truffles, jalapeño shrimp toast — at night.5 Main St, 415.366.4088; bungalowkitchen.com

HH BB

The Caprice

Californian Expansive bay views from every seat are just one of many charms after an extensive remodel. The revamped menu includes well-crafted comfort food from land (bone-in filet mignon, Colorado lamb chops) and sea (gnocchi with crab, abalone dore). 2000 Paradise Drive, 415.435.3400; thecaprice.com

HH BB

The Caviar Co American Caviar flights, along with Champagne by the glass or bottle and small plates like grilled cheese with truffles, are available to enjoy in their tasting room or to take home. 46A Main Street, 415.889.5168; info.thecaviarco.com

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Petite Left Bank

French A smaller version of the Larkspur original features an all-day menu of French bistro classics. A notable wine list, artisan craft cocktail menu. 1696 Tiburon Blvd, 415.910.1010; petiteleftbanktiburon. com $ N

Salt & Pepper

American A local favorite for classic American fare. From morning’s Bloody Mary and eggs Benedict through lunch’s clams bouillabaisse and hamburger to dinner’s crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce and skirt steak tacos. 38 Main St, 415.435.3594’; saltandpepper tiburon.com

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Sam’s Anchor Cafe

American Spiffy white umbrellas and deck chairs on the expansive waterfront patio. All-day cocktails remain a fixture as does the signature cioppino, while offerings like crab toast,

a roaming oyster cart, and a raw bar reflect the menu’s enduring seafood focus. 27 Main St, 415.435.4527; samscafe.com

HH $ BB

WEST MARIN

Side Street Kitchen

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Date Spot Dogs Welcome

Full Bar Grab ’n Go

HH Happy Hour Kid-friendly New Hot Spot

$ Meal under $20

Outdoor Seating Private Party Room

Round Tables Watch the Game

Worth the Hype

American The finecasual eatery led by chef Aaron Wright serves favorites like rotisserie chicken, smoked oysters, and pork-belly BLTs as well as wholesome vegetarian fare. This is one of the few spots in West Marin that serves gluten-free beer. 60 Fourth St, Point Reyes Station, 415.663.0303; sidestreet-prs.com

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Station House Cafe

American Known for their house made popovers which chef Aaron Wright makes available at every meal, this cozy cafe in downtown Point Reyes Station is also recognized for fresh oysters, grass-fed burgers, and an “everything fresh, local and homegrown” ethos. 11180 Highway 1, Point Reyes Station, 415.663.1515; stationhousecafe.com

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Marin Kids Art Contest

Illustrates “Why I Love Libraries” Schoolchildren from across Marin gathered at Larkspur City Hall on December 8 to receive their winning prizes for the “Why I Love Libraries” art contest. The contest, hosted by The Commons Foundation which has led fundraising for the new Larkspur Library, asked kids ranging from first graders to middle schoolers to submit physical art, digital art, video and poetry that shows their love for libraries, reading and books. Larky, the Larkspur Library mascot, was on hand to congratulate all the winning contestants.

Tiburon Gives Back Last fall the Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce embarked on its first Tiburon Gives Back program to support the SF-Marin Food Bank. More than 20 area businesses, including The Caprice, The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina and the Perfect Provenance promoted various give-back incentives and solicited donations raising more than $14,000 for the food bank.

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DeAnn Biss and Sally Newson.

Winners of I Love Libraries Art Contest.

25th Annual Holiday

The Narada Michael Walden Foundation held its 25th annual Holiday Jam on December 17 at the Throckmorton Theatre, raising nearly $100,000 for its musical grants and youth programs. The crowd was treated to the masterful raps of Darryl "DMC" McDaniel of Run DMC, along with local sensations. The evening was produced by the Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Narada Michael Walden himself.

Jam

Sausalito Celebrates The Sausalito Center for the Arts was abuzz with alternative art aficionados on January 14, who were there to preview J ewels of the Playa: The Photography, Art and Fashion of Burning Man. The two-week exhibit, which featured photographs from Eleanor Preger, art from Laura Kimpton, and festival couture from Rebecca Bruce, also served to raise additional funds for the new art center in downtown Sausalito, which is set to fully open in early 2023.

(HOLIDAY JAM); ANNE-MARIE FAILLA (SAUSALITO)

Narada Michael Walden Foundation's

Rebecca Bruce and Winona Lewis.

1 Narada Michael Walden and Darryl DMC McDaniel; 2 Ivan and the Cuties.

MARIN HOME

A Cautionary Tale

When a fire caused by an over-the-counter cleaning product destroyed the home they loved, a Corte Madera family of four was determined to rebuild it.

BY LILI WEIGERT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHLEEN HARRISON

It was the crackling sound that woke Corte Madera real estate agent Lori Docherty at 2am on Mother’s Day, 2018. By the time she realized what was happening, the whole back side of their 1908 farmhouse was on fire. Lori and her husband, Des, grabbed their daughter Kayleigh, age 12, and their dog, Scottie, and ran outside, frantically pounding on neighbors’doors and terrified the fire would spread up Christmas Tree Hill.

Earlier that day, Des had been cleaning outdoor furniture with a teak oil-based product. He’d soaked the rags in water before disposing of them in a garbage can behind the house. But oxygen inside the can eventually dried, then heated the

remaining oil. It was only a matter of time before the rags spontaneously combusted, creating a blast of flame that quickly jumped to the house. “The firemen said it happens all the time,” Docherty says. “Who reads the fine print on furniture cleaner you buy at the local hardware store?”

The Dochertys lost almost everything that night, but Lori was determined to rebuild. They’d lived in Corte Madera since 2004, and she couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. “This was the house my kids grew up in, the only house they knew,” she says. “All I wanted was to get back in as a family before they left for college.”

Rebuilding a historic home is already a challenge, but it took 18 months for the

insurance company to approve their plans. “It was a scary time,” Docherty says. “We were left with a burnt-out home that was worth very little, and no funds to rebuild. Then Covid hit.” This fear, along with her commitment to getting her family back into their house, is what kept Docherty going. “It’s what drove me each and every day of the almost three years it took to get us back in,” she says.

Docherty also credits her “dream team”: Architect Eric Layton (PatriARCH Architecture), contractor Phil Gazzoli (Gazzoli Construction, Inc.), and designer Julie Jay (Julie Jay Designs), who stood by her side through time-consuming delays and unprecedented obstacles.

An experienced designer, Jay was undeterred by Covid restrictions, and the limited budget and “defined criteria”

Details WHERE Corte Madera WHAT Rebuilt 1908 farmhouse ARCHITECT Eric Layton, PatriARCH Architecture CONTRACTOR Phil Gazzoli, Gazzoli Construction, Inc.

DESIGNER Julie Jay Designs

Shiplap wood paneling and bright royal blue walls add charm and character to the functional laundry room.

imposed by the insurance agency. “We had to stay within the original footprint,” she says, “so we worked on improving the flow and making the home feel brighter and larger.”

While full of charm, the craftsmanstyle farmhouse had undergone many iterations over the years. “We absolutely loved our home,” Docherty says, “but there were things that drove me crazy.” The washer and dryer, for example, were awkwardly sandwiched between the back door and the living room, while off the kitchen an unnecessary full bathroom just took up space. “No one ever took a shower down there,” Docherty says. “Why would you?” In a truly inspired redesign, the team turned the outdated full bath into a compact powder room, and transformed an internal breezeway into a functional laundry room with space-saving pocket doors on each side.

In the kitchen, Jay replaced two flat walls of cupboards with cabinets that included ample counter space, a feature Docherty had had none of before. “I didn’t even realize how much that drove me crazy,” she says. Between the kitchen and dining area, Jay removed a built-in hutch and created a bright and inviting bar area, opening up the corner and improving the flow between the rooms.

“It was a dead space before,” Docherty says, “and now it’s my favorite place in the house. We call it ‘Julie’s bar.’”

Built into the base of the hill, the house was dark, so the team added skylights and larger window frames to let in light. In the expansive “Great Room,” Jay replaced an original stained-glass window with a bigger window, transforming the open space in terms of light and view. The beautiful stained glass was one of the few remaining details of the original home, so Jay promised Docherty they would preserve it. Now it hangs on the back patio, where Docherty can see it from the kitchen.

The Dochertys moved home right before Christmas, 2020. By then, Kayleigh was a junior in high school and their son, Aidan, was a senior. Looking back, Docherty believes that everything they went through makes her appreciate her community even more. “We know how special it is,” she says. “Our little town just keeps getting better!”

Reduce Your Risk

“Mineral oils are highly flammable and have a low ignition temperature when left exposed to oxygen,” explains San Rafael firefighter Michael McCarthy. “If oxygen combines with vapor from oil-soaked materials, it can cause spontaneous combustion.”

“I’ve seen this happen many times with folks working on home projects,” McCarthy says, explaining that people tend to focus more on how to use chemical products then how to dispose of them. “It’s caused extensive property damage and cost many people many millions of dollars,” he says.

McCarthy’s advice for disposing of flammable materials:

Educate yourself with YouTube or a Google search (fire safemarin.org is a great resource);

Seal out oxygen by double or triple bagging your rags and securely tying them shut;

Take them to the “Household Hazardous Waste Facility” at Marin’s Resource Recovery Center – there’s rarely a line and it’s free.

As for rinsing the rags in water, McCarthy says that’s ineffective, as mineral oils are petroleum-based. “Oil and water don’t mix!”

Jay added a tiled fireplace, floating shelves, and a dutch door to the warm and inviting kitchen.

New windows transform the great room, bringing in more light and expanding the view.

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“We had an excellent experience working with Lei Ann. We had tried to put our home on the market a year before, with a different realtor, without any success. When we started working with her, she was very clear and very honest on what needed to be done to sell our home. She had very good design esthetics and worked with our desired budget. She had a lot of resources that helped the process move along, always keeping in good communication with us. We got multiple offers within 2 weeks. In the end, to our surprise, we got about 20% over our asking price. We look forward to working with her again if the opportunity arises.”

—Marc and Patricia, San Rafael

“Lei Ann was my go-to agent to sell my house in San Anselmo. We had previously worked together, and I truly appreciate her work ethic, knowledge of the market and relationships that she has built with other Realtors. Her warm personality and expertise of what is needed to get the house ready for market makes her easy to work with and getting a quick sale done. Her assistant, Crystal, was equally essential and was readily available for resources, showings, and open houses. Highly recommend them and already have!“

—Julie, San Anselmo

“We worked with Lei Ann on the sale of our mom’s house after interviewing several other agents. We found Lei Ann to be professional, supportive, and efficient in getting things done and ready for the sale. She is well versed in the Marin County real estate market and was able to get us top dollar for the property for which we are grateful. She made the process easy, and we would highly recommend her.”

—Lisa and Julie, San Rafael

Lei Ann Werner

The Werner Group

415.710.0117 | l.werner@ggsir.com

License# 00994572

$39+Million

“We have only experiences on our mind, we leave the details to the experts at Foundation Homes. I can now focus on the much more important things in life, like changing the world by having women referees at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 for the first time in history.”

~ Kari Seitz, client since 2016, pictured here with the women referees in Doha, Qatar

75 MARGUERITE, MILL VALLEY 4BD+/4BA, $18,000/month

45 ROCK RD, KENTFIELD 5BD/3.5BA, $18,000/month

12 DEL CASA, MILL VALLEY 4BD/3.5BA, $7,995/month

108 BARBAREE WAY, TIBURON 3BD/3BA, $18,575/month

CUSHING AVE, SAN RAFAEL 3BD/2.5BA, $6,995/mo. (furnished)

111 KINROSS, SAN RAFAEL 4BD/3BA, $9,700/month

TIBURON | $12,850,000

5br/6.5ba panoramic view estate. 1.44 ac/pool/spa/tennis/privacy.

Candace & Keith Nordstrom 415.302.7404

CandaceNordstrom@gmail.com

CalRE #01318366 | CalRE #01320089

MILL VALLEY | $1,595,000

All-on-one-level 4br/2ba house on a large flat lot!

Marty Bautista 415.925.3272

mbautista@cbnorcal.com

CalRE #01211231

NAPA | $1,498,000

Beautiful Browns Valley Estate w/wine room & backyard w/hot tub.

Kristie Martinelli 415.412.4720

krissrose12@gmail.com

CalRE #01943588

SAN RAFAEL | $1,125,000

Luxury 55+ living at Smith Ranch Homes! 2br/2ba great corner unit.

Christine Flechsig 415.320.3433

christine.flechsig@cbrealty.com

CalRE #01939464

PETALUMA | Price Upon Request 4br/3ba home w/upstairs loft and owned solar.

Abby Tanem 415.497.9542

John Hendricks 415.306.3060

CalRE #01301798 | CalRE #01914863

ColdwellBankerHomes.com

SAN RAFAEL | $1,050,000

Luxury 55+ living at Smith Ranch Homes! First-floor 2br/2ba condo.

Christine Flechsig 415.320.3433

christine.flechsig@cbrealty.com

CalRE #01939464

LARKSPUR | $849,000 Fixer! 2br/1.5ba, veranda, unfinished basement on 1/3 of an acre.

Christina & Karla 415.828.1584 info@homeinmarin.com

CalRE #01183576 | CalRE #01372896

NOVATO | Price Upon Request Spacious 3br/2.5ba Hillside Park townhome in southern Novato!

Karyn Asfour Kambur 415.516.3221 kkambur@cbnorcal.com

CalRE #01785669

guiding you home since 1906

NAPA | $1,700,000 Private 4br/2ba single-level gem w/views.

Michael Wayne Jackson 415.483.6009 michael.jackson@cbnorcal.com

CalRE #01513285

SAN FRANCISCO | $1,395,000 Two-level condo with roof deck & view!

Eric Schmitt 415.860.5412 eric.schmitt@cbrealty.com

CalRE #02011743

SAN RAFAEL | $825,000 Split-level 2br/3ba townhome in desirable Quail Hill community!

Andrew Falk 415.250.8025 andyfalk2112@yahoo.com

CalRE #01459954

SAN RAFAEL | $189,000 2br/2ba corner-end unit condo at Villa Marin!

Abby Tanem 415.497.9542

John Hendricks 415.306.3060 CalRE #01301798 | CalRE #01914863

SAN RAFAEL | $650,000 Experience luxury living & views at SRH.

Amy Diller 415.716.1659 amysellsre@yahoo.com

CalRE #01297467

Barbara Silva 916.718.6244 barbsilva@comcast.net

CalRE #00986087

BY JIM WOOD

LOOKING BACK

Bring Back the Pipes?

Despite recent rains, is the county still considering this multi-million dollar solution to Marin’s water needs?

Okay, Marin’s reservoirs are now at capacity. Yet 47 years ago things countywide were dire, really dry. “For a while, I thought we’d be bringing water to Marin in tanker trucks,” stated the late Dietrich “Diet” Stroeh, “and people would be lining up with buckets in their hands.” And Stroeh, 39 at the time, was savvy about water in Marin; he was the manager of the Marin Municipal Water District (now, simply, Marin Water). And despite Stroeh’s tanker truck prediction, it never got that bad. But for almost three years, from March of 1975 through November of 1977, hardly any rain fell in Marin. So what did Diet do as Marin was going dry? “First, we encouraged water conservation,” he recalled in 2010 interview. “We felt that would save 300 gallons of water a day.” By the middle of 1976 it still hadn’t rained. So MMWD declared that those using more than their previous year’s averages would pay as much as a 125 percent premium. And water usage dropped; only slightly. By year’s end Marin’s

reservoirs were half empty with rain not in the forecast. Suggestions included using the desalinization capabilities of Navy ships; having tankers shuttle in water, even towing icebergs up from Chile. The county’s credo was: “If it’s yellow, let it mellow; if it’s brown, flush it down.” “Finally,” remembered Stroeh, “I located 250,000 acre-feet of surplus water somewhere in the East Bay — but getting it to Marin was a huge expense.” So the relatively young manager flew to Washington to get money and, after stressing that highly Democratic-voting Marin was going dry, was promised millions. “We laid six miles of pipe across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, even though the dough hadn’t arrived,” he recalled. “Finally, with water flowing over the bridge into Marin, I got the government’s check at a fancy ceremony. But when I looked at it I couldn’t believe my eyes; it was made out to me personally.” The rains of the winter of ’77 were among Marin’s highest on record.

Willy Heeks, born in 1951, has gained a national reputation, exhibiting in New York, Los Angeles, and throughout the United States. He was an NEA fellowship recipient in 1978, 1987, and 1989, received an Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation Grant in 2004, and a Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant in 1997 and 2001. His work has recently been acquired by the Peabody-Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts; Museum of Contemporary Art, Detroit, Michigan; and the Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio. He is also in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; Museum of Modern Art, New York; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; among others.

Rober t Green Fine Ar ts, established 1969, exhibits primarily painterly, abstract expressive work by painters that thoroughly take advantage of the sensually evocative nature of color and form.