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Real Estate & Home Care Guide VENTURA COUNTY • SEPTEMBER 2021

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Historic and Unique Casa de La Luna Compound Represented by Donna Sallen – Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors

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Serving The Ojai Valley, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Conejo and The Heritage Valley

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ON THE COVER: Historic and Unique Casa de La Luna Compound 710 S La Luna Ave Ojai, 93023

Offered at $5,495,000

• 5 Bedrooms • 6 Bathrooms • 8,538 Square Feet See page 10 for more information on this spectacular property.

Represented by Donna Sallen – Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors 805-646-2826 • Cell: 805-798-0516

CalBRE# 01488460

Welcome to the California 101 Real Estate Guide - Ventura County. We offer a look at Ventura County with a keen eye of why this area is so desirable, and providing Realtors and Homeowner Services.

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6 - California 101 Out and About

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Historic and Unique Casa de La Luna Compound

12 - Helpful Selling and Buying Points

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Dennis DeLano

The Ojai Storytelling Festival

10 - Featured Property

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Mike Dawkins

Connecting buyers and sellers

Simple ways to improve a kitchen pantry

14 - California 101 Out and About

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CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS

Christopher Williams (805) 798-1776 LIV SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY 727 West Ojai Avenue chriswilliamshomes@gmail.com Lic. 01950672

Donna Sallen Realtor® (805) 798-0516 RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors donnasallen.com donna4remax@aol.com Lic. 01488460

Erik Wilde (805) 830-3254 LIV SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY 727 West Ojai Avenue erikw@west.net wilde-wilde.com Lic. 01461074

Larry Wilde (805) 640-5734 LIV SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY 727 West Ojai Avenue lwilde@west.net wilde-wilde.com Lic. 00521627

Nora Davis (805) 207-6177 LIV SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY 727 West Ojai Avenue nora@ojaivalleyestates.com ojaivalleyestates.com Lic. 01046067

Patty Waltcher (805) 340-3774 LIV SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY 727 West Ojai Avenue pattywaltcher@mac.com pattywaltcher.com Lic. 01176473

Sharon MaHarry (805) 766-7889 KELLER WILLIAMS® Broker Associate 805Properties.com Lic. 01438966

Teresa Rooney (805) 340.8928 CalBRE# 00599443 Amanda Stanworth (805) 646-7288 CalBRE# 01262333 LIV SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY 727 West Ojai Avenue

VELLA BUCHANAN REALTOR® (805) 796.2483 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES vella@bhhscal.com Lic. 00623843

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The Ojai Storytelling Festival was an eyeopening experience. I had no idea that there were so many talented people who could thoroughly captivate an audience.

The festival had to be experienced to be believed. A friend could rave to you about how entertaining the event was, but actually the experience can’t be conveyed. It’s like trying to describe the smell of a flower.

–Mike Millan, 2009

The Ojai Storytelling Festival, Oct. 28 - Oct 31 2021 will be celebrating its 20h year with a stellar lineup of acclaimed storytellers from around the world in the beautiful Libbey Bowl. The line-up includes Regi Carpenter, Donald Davis, Bill Harley, Diane Macklin, Kim Weitkamp, Bil Lepp, the Reverend B. Jones, special guests Debra Ehrhardt for Naughty Tales and Kimberly Ford and the Dreamland Band’s Tribute to Joni Mitchell.

Tickets for individual performances as well as weekend passes are available on the website at ojaistoryfest.org Laughing Night featuring comedic tales from all the tellers Supernatural Tales (especially for Halloween) Kimberly Ford and the Dreamland Band’s Tribute to Joni Mitchell Naughty Tales with Regi Carpenter, Kim Weitkamp and Debra Ehrhardt Workshops with featured tellers on the art of storytelling

And much much more.

The Ojai Storytelling Festival Celebrates the Spoken Word with stories that are never read but performed in a lively style transporting listeners to another place, another time.

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While storytelling is an ancient art form, the Ojai Storytelling Festival presents the oral tradition in a contemporary way. Festival organizer Brian Bemel says, “Listeners will definitely hear traditional tales, but many of this year’s tellers will offer a very modern take with stories firmly rooted in today’s culture. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll hear…

These are some of the sights and sounds that will make this year’s festival moving, funny, and enthralling.

One of the most challenging obstacles faced in publicizing the festival each year is overcoming all the preconceptions people have about storytelling. The word itself conjures up an image of someone reading a book to a child, but attendees won’t hear any reading at the festival, the Ojai Storytelling Festival presents the oral tradition in a very lively fashion. Some of the stories will be based on folktales while others will be captivating personal narratives. Each tale will be dramatically told utilizing movement and gesture, and will contain all the elements that are part and parcel of an engaging play with the main difference being that there is a much stronger connection 6

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between the audience and the performer in storytelling. “Theater of the spoken word” better describes what happens at the festival.

The festival reaches a diverse audience and while there are some performances for children, the majority of programming is geared for adults, especially those scheduled in the evening. Audiences that enjoy riveting theatre will be quite at home listening to the real life tales of love, hope, courage and wisdom as told by the acclaimed spoken word artists at this year’s festival. An important side note, the festival celebrates stories, but there is plenty of music and movement to liven up the stage.

There truly is something for everyone at the Ojai Storytelling Festival. ojaistoryfest.org california101guide.com

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BRILLIANT CONTEMP OR ARY This completely renovated, contemporary home on nearly 3 gated acres has fabulous 360 degree views and is totally refined in every detail. From the organic interior layout to the cultivated surrounding environment, everything has been finished with the highest quality materials. High ceilings, windows, and open, connected spaces create a light, airy atmosphere while extensive use of natural materials makes the home feel earthy and warm. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, with amazing views, gorgeous marble counters and wood cabinets. A covered outdoor entertainment area features a fabulous fireplace and a finished garage could easily be converted into an ADU. The beautifully landscaped grounds include a stone labyrinth, cobblestone driveway, and mature avocado, citrus and olive trees.

2100MaricopaOjai.com Offered at $2,750,000

PAT T Y WALTCHER

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to be inspired

727 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai • 805.646.7288 | 554 E Main Street, Ventura • 805.641.0125 livsothebysrealtyca.com Ventura County, CA – September 2021

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11 Oak Drive, Ojai

2100 Maricopa Highway, Ojai

3 BD | 4 BA | 2,773 SQFT

3 BD | 3 BA | 2,867 SQFT

Listed at $2,795,000

Listed at $2,750,000

502 Crestview Drive, Ojai

208 & 208 B North Ventura Street, Ojai

3 BD | 1.5 BA | 1,333 SQFT

TWO 1940’S BUNGALOWS

Listed at $985,000

$900,000

1114 Alviria Drive, Ojai

263 North Poli Street, Ojai

3 BD | 2 BA | 1,641 SQFT

2 BD | 1 BA | 1,069 SQFT

Listed at $879,000

Listed at $799,000

© 2021 LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. All rights reserved. All data, including all measurements and calculations are obtained from various sources and has not and will not be verified by Broker. All information shall be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. LIV Sotheby’s International Realty is independently owned and operated and supports the principals of the Fair Housing Act.

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Historic and Unique Casa de La Luna Compound 710 S La Luna Ave Ojai, 93023

Perfectly situated on just under four acres lies the historic and unique Casa de La Luna compound. Comprised of over 8,000 sq. ft, with eleven bedrooms and sixteen bathrooms, this magnificent estate is likely the best value estate compound available anywhere in California. The approximate 5,000 sq. ft. main house has three bedrooms and six bathrooms. Limestone and hand scraped wood floors, magnificent wrought iron doors, huge new gourmet kitchen, and numerous other upgrades make this residence the focal point of the estate. Guests and visitors can stay in the two

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bedroom, two bath guest house or any of the four other residences making this property perfect for a large family or an individual with an entourage. Massive outdoor patios and cooking areas, two large fountains, indoor pool with gym and recreation center make this property feel like a mini Hearst Castle. Your family and friends will feel like they are at a grand resort yet overflowing with charm.

Offered at $5,495,000

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Simple ways to improve a kitchen pantry People have been spending more time at home in 2020 than in years past, and certain projects around the house have become a priority. One home improvement idea that serves the double benefit of creating organization and making cooking at home more efficient is to reimagine the kitchen pantry.

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• Use clear storage.

Put ingredients in clear, airtight containers of similar dimensions so that you can easily find items you need.

Transfer bulky items, like cereals and baking supplies, to storage containers for uniformity.

A pantry is a room or closet where food, beverages and linens or dishes are stored. Pantries can be highly useful spaces that provide ancillary storage in kitchens. Many modern homes are equipped with pantries, but older homes may require some modification to create more useful pantries. Whether starting from scratch or modifying an existing pantry, these tips can help projects go more smoothly.

• Store bulk items elsewhere.

Bulk shopping can be cost-efficient, but bulk items can quickly eat up real estate in the pantry. Designate another area for non-perishable bulk products, like paper goods or canned items, such as in a garage or utility room.

• Maximize vertical storage.

Utilizing vertical areas can help increase storage capacity.

Build in extra nooks by investing in undershelf storage baskets. These baskets can instantly create designated areas for different types of ingredients. Homeowners also can look for ways to use the inside of cabinet doors or add extra shelves on walls or in eaves.

• Pull out drawers are convenient.

Pull-out drawers can reduce the need to seek and reach for items. These drawers conveniently roll out so items in the back can be accessed without disturbing foods in the front.

Drawers can be custom built for any pantry space.

• Consider your needs.

Figure out which items you would like to store in the pantry and then shop for corresponding storage systems. For example, storage solutions may feature wine bottle racks, baskets for potatoes and other produce, shelving for small appliances, and even pull out racks for baking pans or cutting boards.

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• Make it accessible.

Think about who will be taking items from the pantry. Put children’s snacks on the bottom pantry shelf where they can reach them, and then organize other shelves for adults in the home.

A pantry remodel can add valuable storage space and make one of the busiest rooms in the house operate more efficiently.

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Bella Vista is an over-55 age community and features a clubhouse, pool and spa.

Lots of natural light, 3rd floor, corner location! Raised ceilings, lots of upgrades.

Included: stacked washer/dryer, refrigerator, double-oven, microwave and TV!

LIC# OPR6493 ONE BLOCK FROM MOST SERVICES!

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Ojai Music Festival and Music Director John Adams Announce Schedule for the 75th Festival September 16 to 19, 2021

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• Music Director John Adams devises a wide-ranging composer-

focused festival with Samuel Adams, Timo Andres, Laurie Anderson, Anthony Cheung, Donnacha Dennehy, inti figgisvizueta, Arturo Fuentes, Dai Fujikura, Rhiannon Giddens, Philip Glass, Alejandra Hernández, Mario Lavista, Ingram Marshall, Dylan Mattingly, Brad Mehldau, Jessie Montgomery, Nico Muhly, Gabriela Ortiz, Manuel Rocha, Kaija Saariaho, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Caroline Shaw, Carlos Simon, Gabriella Smith, and Paul Wiancko, alongside works by Bach, Debussy, Mozart, Rameau, and Stravinsky

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• Artists making their Ojai debuts include Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi, pianist Víkingur Ólafsson, Attacca Quartet, violinist Miranda Cuckson, Chumash Elder and storyteller Julie Tumamait, and recorder player Anna Margules; Ojai welcomes the return of pianist/composer Timo Andres, the LA Phil New Music Group, and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO)

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• 2021 Program features the World Premieres of Sunt Lacrimae

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Rerum (these are the tears of things) by Dylan Mattingly and the revised version of Gabriela Ortiz’s La Calaca, along with the West Coast Premiere of Samuel Adams’ Chamber Concerto and the first concert performance of Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Objets Trouvés

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• The Festival will offer a free family concert for the community by Festival artists Julie Tumamait and Anna Margules in conjunction with its BRAVO education program Attacca Quartet Timo Andres

Samuel Adams

Miranda Cuckson

Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi Dylan Mattingly

Víkingur Ólafsson Gabriela Ortiz Carlos Simon

Gabriella Smith

LA Phil New Music Group

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

“A Musical Utopia” – New York Times

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THINKING ABOUT LIGHTING OUT?

OUT OF STATE (TN) BEAUTIFUL HARBOR VIEW HOME 3506 Harbor View Way, Knoxville, TN 37920 - $599,500

A highly desirable small, gated community with amenities.

Throughout the home: bullnose walls, crown molding, archways, granite countertops, travertine floors, extra-tall ceilings, storage, and water views. Large windows provide abundant natural light, views of the TN River, and custom blinds. Upstairs, the open landing has a laundry closet and built-in granite office space.

All 3 bedrooms have hardwood floors and en-suite baths.

The master bedroom has a beautiful built-in bookcase/ storage, 12’ beamed ceiling, balcony overlooking the water, and huge walk-in closet. Master bath has a corner jet tub, split sinks, and custom designed stone standalone shower. Whole-house water filtration/softener system convey with home. Water access just steps away through a coded security gate. Located approximately 5 miles to UT and downtown Knoxville.

Offered at $599,500

Rita Brymer REALTOR #330190 865-776-8160 Cell 865-342-4200 Office rmbrymer2014@gmail.com

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Patty Waltcher 25 ye a r s o f e x p e r i e n ce m a tc h i n g

p e o p l e a n d p ro p e r t y i n t h e O j a i Va l l e y

ONE-OF-A-KIND OJAI HIDEAWAY

This custom built 3br/3ba gem on 3 acres is only 4 miles from downtown Ojai and feels like a mountain oasis in another world. The grounds are rich in vibrant, native plants and include a spectacular waterfall that cascades behind the house. The home features rich hardwood floors, a light, airy living room with vaulted wood ceilings and a masterful rock fireplace, an open kitchen including Viking appliances and multiple indoor/outdoor seating areas.

16084MaricopaOjai.com Offered at $2,450,000

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