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Features 50 Write Your Life Local authors and their path to publishing. 54 Idyllic Abodes The finances behind owning a second home. 62 The Plant Bug Collecting killer plants. 98 2016 MVFF Guide Information on the 39th film festival. 10 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 M A R I N

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Contents In Marin 33 Currents Whales in the bay, dog park fun and more. 38 Reading List Making a spaceship. 40 On the Job Halloween costumes.

Out & About

42 Made by Marin A jean crowdsourcer. 44 FYI A letter to Jack London.

106 Flavor Tijuana Caesar at Playa.

46 Conversation Shopping with Doug and David Canepa.

108 On the Scene Snapshots from events in Marin and San Francisco.

67 Go Volcanoes, views and vines. 74 Journey Art and architecture in Barcelona.

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81 Calendar A roundup of what to do in Marin and beyond. 90 Dine An insider’s guide to restaurants and food in the Bay Area.

Destinations

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Marin Home 115 Backstory The price is right in Tiburon.

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COLUMNS

For Subcultures this month we took an inside look at carnivorous plants. For the photos, Tim Porter visited Peter McIntosh’s collection in Mill Valley. Here, a Nepenthes copelandii, a species of pitcher plant native to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.

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EYOND H A LLOW EEN, OCTOBER

brings something else pretty exciting in Marin. The Mill Valley Film Festival kicks off ith 11 amazing days of cinema, concerts, stars and parties. And the experience isn’t complete without reading our informative guide. Pull it out of the magazine and carry it along for a complete schedule of movies, interviews with participants and stories to whet your appetite for film.

And in many cases, before there is a film, there is a story. This month in our feature well Laura Hilgers talks with three writers who decided to self-publish their life stories. We uncover the details of that process including cost, process and promotion. We continue with a look at second homes. Ann Wycoff hecks out idyllic abodes in Mexico, Lake Tahoe and Hawaii and learns about the real costs and potential financial rewards of this type of ownership. In Subcultures we look at some real killers — plants, in this case. Calin Van Paris finds out how to get into the hobby of growing carnivorous plants and discovers that one of the largest collections of these wonders is just a short drive away. Up front you’ll find info on whales in the bay and some intriguing fall reads. We also talk to a Halloween costumer, a crowdsourcing clothing maker, a well-known Jack London fan and Doug and David Canepa of Mill Valley Market. In Destinations we investigate Napa and Sonoma’s volcanic origins and find out how that cataclysmic past laid the groundwork for some pretty tasty wine and healing hot springs today. Farther afield, we invite you along on a trip to Barcelona, home of Picasso, Miró and Gaudí. It’s a fun issue full of exciting stories and interesting characters — you know, the kind of people and places you’re apt to see on the big screen.

The Mill Valley Film Festival kicks off with 11 amazing days of cinema, concerts, stars and parties.

Marin Magazine Staff Editors

This month we thought we would highlight how we produce illustrations for our pages. First we pick an illustrator, in this case Emily Balsley of Madison, Wisconsin. Then we show the artist a story outline (in this instance, for “Write Your Life” on page 50) and start brainstorming concepts. Finally, we get back some sketches. We select what we like, we ask for any needed changes, and the illustrator completes them and adds color. Voilà.

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A West Marin nonprofit and its environmental lawsuits are counterproductive. BY JIM WOOD

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But of late, observers say SPAWN has become more hindrance than help in the effort to restore coho salmon to Lagunitas Creek.

bling story. It involves coho salmon and their survival in West Marin. But first, the backstory. Salmon are born in the headwaters of cold mountain streams and remain there for at least a year, until they can make their way many miles downstream into an ocean. After two years amid salt waters, they return to the freshwater location of their birth, where they spawn (give birth) and die. But logging, dam construction, overfishing and global climate change have threatened their existence worldwide. In California, coho salmon are vital to the ecosystem. There are also economic repercussions for the $4.2 billion salmon fishing industry. In 1960, there were an estimated 6,000 coho in West Marin’s Lagunitas Creek watershed; in the early 2000s, only 60 were spotted. For 20 years, restoring the coho salmon in West Marin has been a priority for Marin County and the Marin Municipal Water District as well as the National Park Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Several millions in taxpayer dollars have been spent on the effort, and last winter almost 600 coho were seen in Lagunitas Creek. Some of that improvement must be attributed to SPAWN, the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, a grassroots nonprofit formed in 1997 to help in the preservation effort. At its outset, SPAWN and its director, Todd Steiner, were hailed for their efforts. Volunteers restored habitats, planted shade trees, monitored creeks and increased awareness. In 2000, SPAWN raised $100,000 to eliminate Roy’s Dam in San Geronimo Valley, allowing salmon to migrate upstream. But of late, observers say SPAWN has become more hindrance than help in the effort to restore coho salmon to Lagunitas Creek. It has sued the county three times since 2005, basically claiming Marin does little to protect salmon from the impacts of development. The outcomes of these suits

are mostly unimpressive — a lone result is the county being forced to pay SPAWN’s legal expenses of more than $650,000 for work reportedly done pro bono. “While I respect SPAWN’s passion to restore the coho salmon, I disagree vehemently with their efforts to repeatedly sue the county in an effort to restrict homeowners from improving their properties,” Steve Kinsey, a Marin County Supervisor who represents Lagunitas Creek residents, recently said. “It has been proven repeatedly that coho endangerment comes primary from dams, droughts and ocean warming — not from a new deck built some distance from the creek.” Kinsey would prefer that SPAWN work collaboratively with the county, MMWD and the Marin Conservation League. John McCosker, emeritus chair of the Aquatic Biology Department at the California Academy of Sciences and a former advisor to SPAWN, is also concerned. “While being well intended, Todd Steiner, with his alarmist approach, runs the risk of having SPAWN lose credibility, and I’ve told him this on several occasions.” Perhaps most critical of SPAWN is Russell Chatham, a renowned Point Reyes Station artist and author of four well-received books on fishing who for most of his life has angled West Marin’s many creeks. “Thanks to Steiner and his lawsuits, SPAWN has alienated Lagunitas Creek homeowners, the ones who most want to see the salmon return,” he says, pointing out that Redwood Creek, which runs through Muir Woods National Monument, has also seen its coho population diminish. “And it’s heavily protected, totally undeveloped and intensely shaded.” SPAWN “thinks they’re protecting Lagunitas Creek,” Chatham recently said. “Yet as far as I’m concerned, their actions are doing anything but that.” For there to be any hope of turning the coho situation around, SPAWN would do best to work in concert with those who share the group’s goal of seeing the salmon return to the Lagunitas Creek watershed. That’s my point of view. What’s yours? Email pov@marinmagazine.com. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of Marin Magazine and its staff.

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Your Letters A Wider Problem

In the article about San Rafael Director of Homeless Planning and Outreach Andrew Hening (Conversation, July), the focus appears to be on the problems of downtown San Rafael. There is no mention of the problems the homeless have created in the neighborhoods surrounded by open space, problems that go mostly unnoticed by the general public. For years, residents have had to endure home invasions, robberies, confrontations, littering and

Reporting that to the police seems fruitless, because by the time they arrive the campers have disappeared. disrespect of the open space by the homeless. I have observed many people leaving the San Rafael Transit Center with backpacks and hiking directly to the surrounding hills to find a campsite hidden in the brush. Reporting that to the police seems fruitless, because by the time they arrive the campers have disappeared into the brush and trees. Motor homes and campers frequently park on neighborhood streets near schools close to Highway 101, leaving trash for others to clean up after they’re gone. HOWARD LEVENSON, SAN RAFAEL

A Good Game

Congratulations on the great article “Dangerous Game” in your September issue. I hope it will be on the web soon so that I can share it with my friends. Well done. Thanks very much. RODERICK MILES, PASTOR, GRACE CHURCH OF MARIN

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stuff — n particular, plastics and compostable matter. When I ask why, the simple answer is that Mill Valley does not have recycling for businesses. Why is this? What a contradiction with your point of view. We can talk all we want about how to get people to recycle their home waste, but if the commercial side is not required to do its part, the goal will never be achieved. JANET BAIR, VIA EMAIL

Corrections

Your article on drugs in Marin (“Dangerous Game,” September) was great and very detailed. You covered a lot of ground and talked to a lot of people. The information was presented in an easy-to-read and attentiongetting format. Congratulations. I need to make one clarification. I am not the coordinator of Be the Influence. I am the program coordinator for Twin Cities Coalition for Healthy Youth. Laurie Dubin is the creator and coordinator for Be the Influence; she is also a member of the coalition. LINDA HENN, VIA EMAIL In the article about accreditation of independent schools (“What’s in a Letter,” Private School Guide, September), Carrie Kirby describes NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) as an organization that accredits schools, and the story lists three local schools as holding NAIS accreditation. It later describes CAIS, listing different schools as having CAIS accreditation. While most of the independent schools in Marin are members of NAIS and benefit from the organization’s great services for our schools, NAIS is not the accrediting organization for schools in California (or any state). The accrediting function belongs to CAIS (California Association of Independent Schools). The information about the robust accreditation process is accurate, even though some of it is described as applying to NAIS and the rest to CAIS — but it’s all one process, through CAIS. JULIE ELAM, HEAD OF SCHOOL, MARIN PRIMARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Emily Balsley Illustrator, “Write Your Life” (p. 50) An artist by day and night, Emily Balsley is also a mom to a creative daughter and wife to a yogi husband. When she’s not drawing or hanging with her family, she loves bikeriding and DIY house projects. When it comes to longer-term goals, Balsley says she really wants to learn how to box. Her clients include American Girl, CamelBak and Schwinn Bicycles. emilybalsley.com

Doug McConnell Writer, “More Than Words” (p. 44) Producer and host Doug McConnell has worked on many commercial and public television series, specials and news reports since moving back to the Bay Area in 1983. Among his shows was the legendary Bay Area Backroads, the longest-running TV series in Bay Area broadcast history. McConnell and his teams have won numerous Emmys and other national and regional broadcast awards, including the prestigious Harold Gilliam award for environmental reporting in Northern California.

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BEAUTY Elizabeth French opens 1 Haven Boutique, a women’s clothing and accessories store, in Larkspur’s Lark Creek Plaza on Magnolia Avenue; facebook.com/havenlarkspur. Aesthetician Eva Claiborne, of her namesake beauty and wellness spa in Tiburon, launches her own skin care line called évike, offering serums, cleansers and lotions for different skin care needs; tibuonskincare.com.

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Robert Wellbeloved, former proprietor of the Buckeye, launches 2 Magnolia Park Kitchen, a breakfast, lunch and “linner” bistro on Court Street in downtown San Rafael; magnoliaparkkitchen.com. Husband-and-wife team Gabriela Vieyra and Guillermo Lara open a sit-down restaurant, La Vier Fusion Cuisine, on C Street in San Rafael and offer catering for special events; laviercuisine.com.

AROUND TOWN Owner Martha Davis offers dog and cat boarding, special needs pet boarding, training, dog day care, grooming and more at Tails of Terra Linda, a pet resort in San Rafael; tailsofterralinda.com. Lynn Rovelstad opens 3 I Made It! Glass Creations, a glass studio where anyone can make functional fused glass art, in downtown San Rafael; imadeitglass.com.

HOME Pottery Barn at the Village at Corte Madera reopens its doors after a renovation and is now located on the Nordstrom side of the shopping center; potterybarn.com. Scott Group Studio opens a showroom in Sausalito, showcasing custom and handmade carpets; scottgroupstudio.com. Lisa Bakamis launches 4 Lisa Bakamis at Home in Fairfax, offering full-service interior design services, as well as a retail space to shop decor; lisabakamis.com.

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had returned to the Bay Area around 2012, and apparently these creatures were heralding a further influx of sea life: for the first time in 65 years, harbor porpoises have also been spotted on the bay side of the Golden Gate Bridge. Now we’re seeing other surprise visitors, including bottlenose dolphins — and, most visibly, humpback whales. Studying this phenomenon is Bill Keener, a project leader at Golden Gate Cetacean Research. That group formed in 2010, but it’s hardly Keener’s first foray into marine biology. Formerly executive director of the Marine Mammal Center, he’s been studying the bay since the 1970s. Keener says he prefers to see the animals in their natural habitat, and lately he’s had plenty of opportunities: “I saw eight whales inside the bay at one time,” he notes. So why are they here? For one, they’re looking for food; humpbacks feed on krill and schools of fish. But before images of a meandering Humphrey start coming to mind, Keener emphasizes that the whales aren’t lost. “They know what they are doing — they enter during high tide and don’t swim close to shore. They stay in the ‘bowl.’ ” The sightings can also be tracked to conservation efforts: Humpbacks’ numbers have grown on the Pacific Coast, from around 1,400 in 1966 to near 20,000 in 2006. Keener suspects the humpbacks made their way inside the bay during their migration by chance, then realized there is food available here. We’ll find out next year whether the whales remember their new dining spot. ggcetacean.org

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“I always seem to end up being a witch!” Selene Rose

“Village People.” Nancy Chapluk Zadoff

“Group costume, three blind mice.” Ron Poznansky “My old standby, Sarah Palin, should work well this year.” Stephanie Keefe Martin

GUESS WHO? For Halloween this year we asked our Facebook friends to tell us what ideas they have for costumes. Think your ideas are better? Let us know. K.P.

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Sleepy Hollow It’s Halloween month, and we’re casting a shadow on the most spookily styled neighborhood in Marin and resurrecting a favorite Currents section in the process. Even though it’s a community these days, at one time the name Sleepy Hollow locally referred only to a mansion (pictured below), whose charred remnants are still visible today. Its story starts in 1838, when a man WHAT’S IN named Domingo Sais received a 6,659-acre land grant from General Mariano A NAME Guadalupe Vallejo; the grant covered present-day Sleepy Hollow, Fairfax and parts of San Anselmo. Sais leased most of the land that is now Sleepy Hollow in the 1850s to Harvey Butterfield, who fittingly started a dairy farm on the property — Butterfield Road is named after him. The next owner went into foreclosure and the land came into the hands of the Hotalings, a wealthy San Francisco family. The Hotalings built a mansion at the end of Butterfield Road and named it Sleepy Hollow in honor of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” the famous short story written by their friend Washington Irving. They left the mansion soon after, however, returning to San Francisco. The mansion was permanently vacated in the 1950s and eventually burned down. K.P.

Town Beautification Citizens throughout the county are giving their time to make Marin magnificent. Here are groups working to make five towns even better. CHERYL POPP

CORTE MADERA Since 1993 the Corte Madera Beautification Committee has completed many projects around town, including the colorful hanging flower baskets, planted medians, pocket landscapes at intersections and wreaths displayed during the holiday season. cortemaderabeautification.org MILL VALLEY For many years, Bloomathon installed seasonal plantings in select locations. Most recently, the Enjoy Mill Valley Fund, with others, have undertaken efforts like restoring the replica Mount Tamalpais gravity car. enjoymillvalley.com

It all started in 1990 when Sausalito resident Diane Chute got a $44 ticket for walking her dog off leash and was faced with a conundrum. Chute realized that canines should be kept on leash, but there was MARIN CARES no place for dogs to run free in her neighborhood — and from that citation, the idea of Remington Dog Park was born. The effort took two years, involving door-to-door donationseeking and permitting from the city. Thanks to Chute, people can now let their beloved pets play safely in a large, sawdust-filled park full of multiple water spigots. And make no mistake: even though some call it Sausalito Dog Park, it’s officially named Remington Dog Park, after Chute’s golden retriever. K.P.

SAUSALITO Founded and led by Shelby Van Meter, the group known as Sausalito Beautiful is behind many improvements in the community. A “Green Thumb” team of volunteers tackles cleanup and improvement projects on an ongoing basis, and once a year the community is invited to participate in a Beautification Day; this year’s is scheduled for October 15. sausalitobeautiful.org TIBURON Here the GreenTeam spends more than 700 hours each year on projects throughout the Tiburon Peninsula. From installing new plants to maintaining medians and public landscapes, this group does it all. tiburongreenteam.org

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Author Talk We sat down with San Francisco’s Julian Guthrie to discuss her new book, How to Make a Spaceship.

MM: What made you want to further explore/share Peter Diamandis’ true story? JG: First, I loved Peter as a character, starting with him as a boy who stayed up late to watch Apollo 11 land on the Moon and stashed explosives in his closets so he could make his own rocket engines. Later, he found inspiration for something thoroughly modern: a $10 million prize (known as the XPRIZE) for private spaceflight. In launching his space prize, Peter attracted ragtag teams from across the globe who wanted to do what only the world’s largest governments had done before — build and fly a manned rocket to the start of space. MM: You’re a journalist first — did this start as a long-form piece or did you always know it would be a book? What was your process? JG: This started out as a front-page profile I did for the San Francisco Chronicle. It was a story about Peter and the XPRIZE Foundation, which uses incentive competitions to try to solve big problems. The more I talked to Peter, the more

interested I was in the very first ever XPRIZE, the space prize. Peter entrusted me with 20 years’ worth of his personal journals, which were both heart-wrenching and wonderful. I interviewed more than 100 people, from Elon Musk and video game legend John Carmack (he’s now CTO of Oculus Rift) to Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen. I went flying with one of the real heroes of the book, Mike Melvill, the world’s first commercial astronaut. I read a ton of books, enlisted technical advisers, and lived and breathed this material. MM: What is it about innovators like Peter Diamandis and Larry Ellison (who starred in Guthrie’s The Billionaire and the Mechanic) that you believe captivate both you and your readers? JG: I just look for a great narrative and gravitate to David-versusGoliath struggles. Peter Diamandis and Larry Ellison are just uniquely interesting human beings, and they happen to share a healthy disdain for the status quo. CALIN VAN PARIS

Local Page Turners How to Make a Spaceship: A Band of Renegades, an Epic Race, and the Birth of Private Spaceflight, by Julian Guthrie (San Francisco), Penguin Press, $28. In the 1990s, the idea of private spaceflight was still the stuff of science fiction. Inspired by the prize that got Charles Lindbergh to make the first transatlantic solo flight, Peter Diamandis established the $10 million XPRIZE, which would ultimately be won by SpaceShipOne. Armed with Diamandis’ full and enthusiastic cooperation, Julian Guthrie was given complete access to all the major principals and has melded their stories into a spellbinding narrative. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera on October 1, 7 p.m.

Custer’s Trials: A Life on the Frontier of a New America by T.J. Stiles (Berkeley), Vintage, $19.95. In this magisterial biography — winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for history — T. J. Stiles paints a portrait of George Armstrong Custer both deeply personal and sweeping in scope, proving how much of the cavalry commander’s legacy has been ignored. Stiles argues that although Custer was justly noted for his exploits on the western frontier, he also played a central role as both a wide-ranging participant and a polarizing public figure in an extraordinary, transformational time. Appearing in conversation with Janis Cooke Newman at Book Passage Corte Madera on November 12, 4 p.m.

The Girl from Venice by Martin Cruz Smith (Mill Valley), Simon & Schuster, $27. The highly anticipated new stand-alone novel from Martin Cruz Smith, whom The Washington Post has declared “that uncommon phenomenon: a popular and well-regarded crime novelist who is also a writer of real distinction,” The Girl from Venice is a suspenseful World War II love story set amid the beauty, mystery and danger of occupied Venice. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera on October 18, 7 p.m. Shop Around: Growing Up With Motown in a Sinatra Household by Bruce Jenkins (San Mateo), Wellstone Books, $12.99. Bruce Jenkins was 12 years old when he heard the original “Shop Around” by The Miracles featuring Bill “Smokey” Robinson. In Shop Around, he brings to life the first thrill of having the music claim him and provides the backstory of the recording — and rerecording — of the hit single. Appearing at Book Passage San Francisco on November 10, 6 p.m. Book picks by Book Passage Marketing Director Zack Ruskin.

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Dress Up

When you want the best Halloween costumes, you go to the theater. BY TIM PORTER

O THE THOUSANDS of young people who’ve studied dance

ON THE JOB there are some for $65. For the day? For a wearing. If somebody needs it for a couple of days, I do it. I’m not money-oriented. Why do people like to dress up? To escape. From what? Life. I’ll tell you, when people dress up, it changes them. They become someone else. Costumes allow people to be their hidden, secret person. Do you rent to more men or women? A lot more women. When men come in here with their girlfriends or wives they’re here because the women brought them. They want to go to the party so the boyfriend or the husband has to be in a costume, too. What’s your favorite costume? I really like the ’20s. I would have been a wild flapper then. Do you offer advice on costumes? Yes, but I never lie. I never say, “Oh, this looks great on you blah, blah, blah.” I would never do that. We costumers have to be honest that way. Costumer — that’s not a word you hear that often. Downstairs I’m a costumer; upstairs I’m a dancer and a teacher. How many floors do you have? Three. What are you on the third floor? In my bedroom. m

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and acting with Margie Belrose at her theater, she’s Miss Margie. But for an equally sizable number of adults, she’s the energetic redhead who transforms them into flappers, gangsters or Renaissance figures with the 3,000 costumes stored in the shop below the theater. How did you get into the costume business? By accident. My son started the costume shop in 1978, but it wasn’t his cup of tea, so he said, “Mom, you take over.” I said, “What do I know about costumes? I’m a dancer, I’m a teacher.” But, within two years I learned all about it. Halloween’s Margie Belrose, coming. Are you ready? Yes, but I don’t rent costumer, dancer, scary costumes. I’m not into that. It’s scary teacher; Belrose and ugly and evil. But I don’t rent those. Costume Shop, 1415 Why not? I rent nice costumes, not the stuff Fifth Avenue, San you can find at these cheap stores. And most Rafael, thebelrose.com/ of those are scary. Describe your costumes. costume-shop.html They are more theatrical, authentic period clothes. We have very different eras, but we don’t have contemporary things. What’s the most popular? Always the ’20s and ’30s, in others words, the flappers and gangsters and that sort of thing. And saloon girls. What do you charge for rental? The average is $35 to $55, although

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More Than Words

An open letter to Jack London on the centennial of his death. BY DOUG MCCONNELL

E’VE NEVER MET, but I feel

as if I’ve known you for quite a long time. I’ve read a few of your nearly 25 novels and 100 short stories, and I’ve scanned some of your many essays, plays, poems and newspaper articles. Man, you were prolific! As a traveler and small-time storyteller, I’ve retraced your journeys to the Yukon, Alaska, Hawaii, the South Pacific and Australia. And as a native Californian and longtime Bay Area boy I’ve stopped by your birthplace south of Market in San Francisco, hoisted a few where you studied as a kid at Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon in an Oakland square named after you and spent many delicious days exploring your beloved Beauty Ranch in the hills above Glen Ellen in Sonoma County. Although you passed away a century ago this November, you’ll be happy to know your spirit is alive and well and your extraordinary legacy as a writer, adventurer and organic farmer has not been forgotten. In many ways, you were the first major media celebrity of the modern age. Handsome and charismatic, you hit the big time at the turn of the last century just as new communication technologies allowed newspapers and magazines to reach the masses in far greater numbers than ever before. Your fame was eventually global and you became the highest-paid writer of your time, but you began your life as a local kid, son of an unwed mother of modest means. You were born in 1876, months before Custer’s last stand and years before the closing of the American frontier. The nation and the

London aboard the 30-foot Roamer, a boat he purchased in 1910. The photo was taken by Charmian with a Kodak box camera.

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world changed dramatically in your brief 40 years, and you and your circumstances did, too. You grew up in Oakland, learned to love books and writing, tried your hand at oyster pirating on the bay, sailed to Japan on a sealing ship, and tramped around the United States, all the while encountering characters and learning lessons that would someday spring to life in the pages of your work. Your restless and unbounded energy led you to join the Klondike Gold Rush in 1897. I once literally followed your footsteps thousands of feet up and over the mountains from the Alaska coast to Lake Bennett in the Yukon Territory on what’s now called the Chilkoot Trail. My pack was much lighter, but you carried 100 pounds of provisions on your back as you chased dreams of the big strike. You developed scurvy and barely survived the harsh northern winter, and though you never found your glittering treasure there you did find your voice as a storyteller. In 1903, you published a book that grew out of your harrowing year in the Yukon. Call of the Wild was a huge and instantaneous hit. You’ll be pleased to know it’s been published in 47 languages and has touched people all over the world. A Chinese scientist who devoted his life against long odds to saving pandas in the wild once told a colleague of mine he was inspired to protect nature as a little boy when he read Call of the Wild. Apparently, thanks at least in part to you, we still have pandas at large in their native forests. But for all your journeys and adventures to the far corners of the earth, I always urge people to visit you at home in the place you loved the

most, your aptly named Beauty Ranch, now Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen. I’ve heard from those who work in the park that they often feel your presence there. I do as well. It’s no wonder you chose to purchase the ranch in 1905 and make it your home for the rest of your life. It’s magnificent and ecologically diverse, with paths you once traveled leading to the summit of Sonoma Mountain and to historic structures and personal memories you left behind. We can visit the cottage where you and your wife, Charmian, lived and

Although you passed away a century ago this November, you’ll be happy to know your spirit is alive and well and your extraordinary legacy as a writer, adventurer and organic farmer has not been forgotten. entertained an eclectic array of friends and where you wrote many of your later works. You were a truly disciplined writer, writing a thousand words a day by hand. Your imagination was fertile, and you needed to pay the bills to keep your fertile ranch growing and afloat financially. In fact, you once said this: “Next to my wife, the ranch is the dearest thing in the world to me. I write for no other purpose than to add to the beauty that now belongs to me.” Speaking of the ranch, many of us these days don’t realize you loved agriculture as much as writing and were one of the first organic

farmers in America. You cared about the health of your land, animals and products. Since your death, your innovative practices have encouraged other farmers to follow your lead. Mike Benziger and his family have been producing excellent wine just down the hill from you for many years. Mike is absolutely clear that you have been one of his principal inspirations. Jack, your cottage has been carefully maintained and curated. It looks much the way it did when you died there from various ailments contracted in your life, often hard and always fully lived. Not far away are the ghostly remains of the magnificent home of your dreams that burned to the ground just before you were to move in. The loss of Wolf House in 1913 is often said to have broken your heart and perhaps hastened your death. You’ll have to tell me about that sometime. And finally, please know that I always try to stop at the top of the small, wooded knoll in the park, off he beaten track, where your ashes lie beneath a lava boulder from Wolf House. I come to pay my respects and marvel that a man who led such a celebrated and monumental life chose such a profoundly simple and unpretentious place to rest and make his final statement. Of course, after my getting to know you a little over the years, it makes perfect sense. And your writing and your ranch will keep speaking for you clearly in the centuries to come. On the centennial of your death, November 22nd of this year, I’ll toast you and your meteoric life with a fine glass of Benziger wine, and I’ll thank you for all the stories and for all the inspiration. m M A R I N O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 45

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Doug and David Canepa Providing fresh and unique foods to Marin residents is a family affair. BY KIRSTEN JONES NEFF • PHOTOS BY TIM PORTER

HE YEA R WA S 1929, the comple-

tion of the Golden Gate Bridge was eight years away and a young Frank Canepa, who worked at a grocery store in North Beach, took the Eureka ferry across the bay to visit a friend in Corte Madera. He took a wrong turn and wandered into Mill Valley, which reminded him of his home in Genoa, Italy.

Frank fell in love with the idyllic hamlet at the base of Mount Tamalpais and decided to open his own grocery store there. It wasn’t an easy start: the country was in an unprecedented depression, so in addition to running his store, he bartered for goods and services and extended credit to customers. Over the past 87 years Frank Canepa, followed by his sons Jim and Robert Canepa and, recently,

Jim’s sons Dave and Doug Canepa, have run Mill Valley Market, a family business that has become integral to the community. The Canepas lived and raised their families in Mill Valley, sending their children to local schools and supporting the community through programs such as Shop & Give, which has donated almost $920,000 to local nonprofits since 1992, and co-hosting the annual Mill Valley

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Beer, Wine and Gourmet Food Festival. The brothers are well known not only as grocers, but also as youth athletics coaches: Dave was a longtime girls’ basketball coach at Tamalpais High and Doug coaches Little League baseball. What is the secret to success for a multigenerational family business? Dave: This store is what it is today because of all the Canepas but primarily because of our father, Jim. He learned from his father, then put his entire life into the business. Then when Bob, his brother

It was just understood that we would work here. I can remember my first day here when I was in fifth grade and I’ve worked here ever since. We were raised in this store, just like my father and Bob.

From left: Joe Giome and Jim Canepa stock groceries in the late 1960s.

(younger by 15 years) and our uncle, got out of the service and came on board, he brought in new energy and ideas, as a young person. He brought the old people up to speed. Once Doug and I came along, we also had some new ideas and new energy. And now, the next generation, my son Ryan and Doug’s oldest, Eugene, are doing the same thing. Did you both always know you would work in the family business? Doug: We are old school. My father started working here when he was 10. We started working here when we were 10. It was just understood that we would work here. I can remember my first day here when I was in fifth grade and I’ve worked here ever since. We were raised in this store, just like my father and Bob. Have you ever considered expanding the business? Dave: We have been asked many, many times to go look at other locations. And we have looked, but we have never had any thought of ever closing this location. Now, looking back, we realize that it is lucky that we never did take that step (of opening another store) because it would not have helped this location, and we never wanted to do anything to jeopardize this location. Doug: We also

thought, what is better than working and living in Mill Valley? Why would we ever want to go somewhere else and create more headaches when this is the best place to be? How did the Mill Valley Beer, Wine and Gourmet Food Festival start? Doug: The Book Depot was originally a train depot, and then it became a bus depot with a large parking lot, which is now the plaza. It was proposed that some of that parking lot get converted to a public space. The business community was concerned about giving up parking, so the

city was thoughtful and involved the business community in the planning, and the plaza was opened in November 1981. To celebrate the opening my father organized a wine and gourmet food tasting. It was cold and raining, but people didn’t leave. They stood there in the rain tasting food and wine, and my father thought “I’m on to something,” so we moved the event to June. Now we partner with the Chamber of Commerce. What are some of the food trends you have seen over the decades? Doug: The 1970s saw M A R I N O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 47

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growth in the California wine industry and we were instrumental in that. Food-wise in the ’60s, everyone was excited about buying Swanson’s TV dinners. Then, in the late ’60s and early ’70s, that was the beginning of the [American population’s] interest in gourmet food. It wasn’t so much organic, but my father was into fine foods, unique and esoteric foods, imported foods. That is when the Mill Valley Market changed from a grocery store to an upscale specialty market. He began traveling to Europe, to the food shows, and began following food trends there. Then in the early ’90s we started selling local and organic before it was cool, before Whole Foods. We reached out to small local growers, like Green Gulch Farms. Dave: Craft beers! We were the first store in California to sell Henry Weinhard’s beer, in the early ’80s. In fact, Henry Weinhard’s made a national commercial about that. Tell me about some of your local purveyors. Doug: We have worked with Green Gulch since the early ’90s. And Stan Devoto in Sebastopol, who grows apples. Parkside Bread, from Stinson, is outstanding bread. There are many. Because of what are called “slotting fees” at big stores, it is very difficult for a small producer to reach market going the chain route, so we are an outlet for these interesting producers. Dave: We have Mill Valley local honey, local eggs, even eggs from my own chickens and honey from my own bees. One of our newest producers is a student at Drake High School who is making jams.

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What would your grandfather Frank Canepa think if he saw the market now? Doug: I think he’d be happy because his grandchildren are running it, and his great grandchildren will be instrumental here soon. I think of us as caretakers for this institution. If Mill Valley is good to us, we need to be good to Mill Valley. As a caretaker I have a responsibility to keep this business thriving and forward thinking and providing the things that the people of Mill Valley want. That is what I want to teach my son and my nephew. When you bring in people from the next generation, where do they usually start? Dave: One rule is the kids need to be tall enough to reach into the shopping carts before they can start bagging. And then they can pick up more responsibilities as they get older, can work in the deli or meat department, and once they are 18, they can start running the cash registers. We may all have other responsibilities now but we still end up bagging groceries and cleaning up every day.

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So, if we get hit by a bus, who gets our estate?

My kids? Your kids? Our kids?

How are you with social media? Do you tweet your specials? Or Instagram the fresh produce? Doug: David and I are Luddites — we are an old-fashioned store. However, thankfully Ryan is familiar with this important aspect of today’s life. We have Facebook and Instagram and post farm developments, community things like Little League teams, our old truck in a parade, or other interesting things. We try and share stuff hen we think about it, but really we should do more. It’s just hard to find time to do Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc., and still try and run a grocery store. What are the biggest changes you have seen as businesspeople in the last 80 years? Doug: The globalization of commerce — we are competing with everyone local and afar and product knowledge is at everyone’s fingertips with the Internet. Because of the increased interest in global cuisine, the requested items have definitely become much more specialized. About once a month I will get a series of four to five requests for the same strange product that no one had ever asked for before — things like za’atar seasoning, green tea noodles, or whatever the new hip ancient grain is. m M A R I N O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 49

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These Marin authors have found other ways to get their stories into print. BY LAURA HILGERS ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY BALSLEY

, the Tiburon-based author of the surprisingly joyous cancer memoir Not All Bad Comes to Harm You, decided to publish her book in 2015, she was clear how she wanted to do it. “I didn’t have an agent and I didn’t want to go through the process of people telling me no,” says Mock, whose book chronicles her experience after diagnosis of ovarian cancer. “All I really wanted to do was get this message out there.”

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you’re only 30 percent done. After that, you have to be entrepreneurial. You have to understand the entire process of publishing.

So, like thousands of aspiring authors, Mock decided to self-publish. Self-publishing, once the ugly stepsister of the book world, has become an increasingly attractive alternative to the mainstream-publishing route of signing with an agent, sending out manuscripts and (all too often) getting rejection letters in return. It’s become so popular that books from “indie publishers” have jumped from 28 percent of the total e-books sold on Amazon in 2014 to nearly 45 percent now, according to authorearnings.com. Self-published books have also bumped up the total number of books published each year, from 266,322 in 2003 to 1,413,095 in 2013. “It’s a time in history when there are many avenues for telling your story,” says Leslie Jonath, creative director of Connected Dots Media and a former editor for Chronicle Books. “The thing that’s cool is you can actually do it.” In the traditional publishing world, the process of getting a nonfiction book into print is notoriously arduous. According to Fairfaxbased literary agent Bonnie Solow, an author needs a 50-to-100-page book proposal — including an overview, marketing plan, competitive

title analysis and several sample chapters — before pit c h i n g t he ide a t o a major publisher. The payoff can be big, with writers receiving deals ranging from $50,000 to seven figures. But ma ny authors a ren’t in it for the money. When Jim Wood (the “POV” columnist for this magazine) wrote his 2014 autobiography What a Trip! A Mostly Positive Life Story, he did so to have “something to leave for my three daughters,” he says. Like any writer, he hoped that a publisher would be interested in the book, a delightful and often reflective and introspective recounting of Wood’s success as a businessman, his four marriages, and his wanderings throughout the world, including several cross-country trips on a Greyhound bus. After he sent out 50 query letters to agents, receiving “one positive response back” (which went nowhere), Wood decided to publish the book on his own. Greenbrae author Laura Fenamore also hoped a major publisher would pick up her book, a self-help memoir called Fat, Skinny, Perfect: Love Who You See in the Mirror. For years, friends and clients had urged Fenamore, a life coach and body image expert, to tell her tale, which was particularly inspiring: Fenamore had survived terrible childhood abuse, become overweight, and permanently “released” 100 pounds through experience with 12-step programs and tenacious self-love. Though Fenamore wasn’t interested in selfpublishing, she ended up going that way — sort of. Eight years ago she attended a Book Passage

class on finding an agent, taught by Tiburon agent Kimberly Cameron. Cameron loved Fenamore’s idea, called her the next day, and said, “I want you to write your book and I want to represent you.” After Fenamore wrote the book with the help of a private editor, Cameron sent it to 33 publishers — all of whom rejected it. But Cameron was so passionate about the story she started her own company, Reputation Books, to publish it. For Fenamore, it was similar to self-publishing but better: Cameron paid for the designer and the printing, while Fenamore paid for copies of the book, which came out last year. Today, the book serves as not only a stepby-step guide to her body-positive approach, but also a platform for Fenamore’s life-coaching business and public speaking. (Reputation Books has gone on to publish other books, including a number of mysteries.) It takes more than a desire to tell a story, though, to shepherd a book into print. The act of writing itself requires staggering motivation (along with ample doses of masochism and caffeine). When Mock wrote her book, she worked on it every day for nearly a year as she commuted on the ferry to her job as a trial attorney in the city. She felt some urgency, as she didn’t know how long she’d remain healthy (she’s currently battling another round of cancer). Wood worked on his book intermittently for the better part of a decade, consulting journals he’d kept for years. The commitment is intense, but even then, says Jonath, “when you write the book, you’re only 30 percent done. After that, you have to be entrepreneurial. You have to understand the entire process of publishing.”

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Most indie-authors hire a private editor, whose fees (in Marin, at least) range from $55 to $150 an hour. “I haven’t met anyone who can get a book together without a good editor,” says Elaine Petrocelli, owner of Book Passage in Corte Madera. Wood paid an editor $55 per hour for approximately 160 hours to edit his book. Authors also need to hire a designer and publisher. To help writers wade through all the options, Book Passage offers a one-day course, “Paths to Publishing,” taught by writer Sam Barry (brother of Dave Barry, the Pulitzer Prize– winning author and columnist). The course covers various ways to publish and includes information on local editorial, design and publishing services as well as agents. There’s also a

mentor program available through the course, in which new writers can work one-on-one with an established author. Wood took the course and chose to publish with IngramSpark, an indie publisher recommended by Book Passage (other reputable companies include Blurb). His total costs, including a Larkspur-based editor and 200 copies of his book, were around $15,000. That’s not cheap. But there are advantages to using a reputable indie publisher. IngramSpark includes its self-published books in the Ingram database, which means booksellers anywhere can order the books. “Those sales are then registered with a database,” says Petrocelli, “which can make a big difference if you’d like to work the next time with a more established

many self-published authors. More often, they have a fierce desire to tell their story.

publisher.” A successful self-published book can be the springboard to getting a book deal later with one of the big publishing houses. That’s assuming, of course, that anyone wants to buy the book — the biggest hurdle for most first-time self-published authors. The solution? Marketing, marketing and more marketing. After publishing his book, Wood gave readings at Book Passage, the Depot, Cavallo Point and his high school reunion. Fenamore did readings too (as did Mock), spoke at other events to promote her book, and spent hours pursuing celebrities, particularly those who had struggled with weight issues, to write a cover blurb. (Anatomy of the Spirit author Carolyn Myss provided a glowing one.) Stores like Book Passage increasingly stock self-published books, but its buying staff is selective, Petrocelli says, choosing only books that have been produced with “the care we think a really good book needs.” Wood cautions that one of the biggest mistakes first-time self-publishers make is ordering too many copies. “You think, ‘God, I can get rid of 400 easily; I have 400 friends,’ ” he says. “But your 400 friends are probably couples, so cut that in half, and at least half of those aren’t readers.” Sometimes sales aren’t even the main concern for self-published authors; more often, they’re driven by a fierce desire to tell their story. “I feel like the reason I survived everything I did and was granted a second chance is because this is what I’m supposed to be doing,” says Fenamore. “My job is to teach women about self-love.” A nd for many authors, the satisfaction chief ly lies in creating the book itself. Take Mock, for example. She used iUniverse’s “Book Launch Premier Pro” package, which included editing services and provided guaranteed book reviews, and has sold 300 copies of her book through Amazon and her website (she makes only $1.67 per book through Amazon). But in the process of sharing her story, she also made sense of it. “The hardest part for me, honestly, was having to relive the entire experience’” she says. “But painful as it was, it was worth going down that road, because I ended up writing about what I really care about: living.” m M A R I N O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 53

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A private villa at the Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita.

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Idyllic

ABODES Three second home destinations offer a great escape and may also be good investments. BY ANN WYCOFF

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DAYDREAMING OF THAT ski-in/ski-out mountain chalet amid snow-laced pine trees?

Or floating in an infinity pool above a turquoise bay? Or how about sipping a mai tai while lounging on your lanai? Those scenarios all sound nice, but the real question is, are they money-burners, fantasies, or potentially smart investments for your portfolio and well-being? Tycoon Andrew Carnegie once said 90 percent of all millionaires got that way by owning real estate. With interest rates remaining low and the remote workplace on the rise, not to mention the popularity of vacation rental sites like Airbnb and VRBO, maybe this is the right time to think about a second home. In the following pages we feature three popular second home locations: Tahoe, Mexico and Hawaii. For each destination we share an opportunity to purchase in a new planned development and learn about the business of owning a vacation rental in one of these spectacular locations. M A R I N O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 55

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Punta Mita, Mexico PLANNED DEVELOPMENT

Images from the luxury properties on the exclusive 1,500-acre Punta Mita peninsula.

THE DETAILS Set on a 1,500-acre private peninsula on the southwest point of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit region, Punta Mita is a luxury gated enclave with 14 residential communities, surrounded by lush landscaping and pristine white sand beaches. It offers everything from luxury townhomes and villas to home sites and sprawling $20 million custom estates. AMENITIES The location includes three beach clubs with spa services and casual dining, a 10-court tennis center, and two Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses (Punta Mita Pacifico has the world’s only natural island green), plus the Punta Mita Ocean Sports Program for stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing and other fun. Owners also enjoy the offerings of Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita and the St. Regis Resort Punta Mita within the gated peninsula. PRICE TAG Whole ownership real estate ranging from $500,000 to more than $20 million. WHY IT’S A GOOD INVESTMENT There’s been a controlled gradual uptick in pricing and sales with an average annual price increase of more than 5 percent per year

since 2013; steady rental occupancy and increased rates; and an increase in resort occupancies inside the gates of Punta Mita and Riviera Nayarit. DEMOGRAPHICS Seventy percent U.S. owners, 15 percent Mexican, 14 percent Canadian, 1 percent other; 24 percent of the residents are from California, 10 percent are from Mexico City. FINANCIALS HOA Varies with each development, ranging from $750 to $3,000 per month Club Dues $8,000 for sport membership (no golf) or $13,600 for golf membership. Gives access to tennis courts, three beach clubs, private golf courses, fitness centers and much more. Housekeeping $250 to $1,000 per month depending on size of home and services Utilities $200 to $600 per month Travel Expenses Average airfare from SFO to PVR is $400 Renting Permitted; managed by individual homeowners through rental agencies like Mita Residential

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OWNERSHIP PERSPECTIVE Owner: Rick Addicks Punta de Mita, Mexico VACATION RENTAL

THE DETAILS Rick Addicks’ one-bedroom top-floor condo at La Misíon de Mita sleeps four and wows with panoramic views of Banderas Bay and the surrounding mountains from its expansive balcony that stretches the entire length of the unit. The oceanfront property is set in an authentic fishing village in Riviera Nayarit, 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. AMENITIES The seaside Mission-style complex has lush greenery, a large dark-bottomed pool, a spacious hot tub and hammocks for lazing under the coconut palms. There’s also a poolside gym, massage table and space for yoga. Golf and spas can be accessed at nearby Four Seasons Punta Mita or St. Regis. WHY OWNER LOVES IT “It’s an exceedingly beautiful Mexican village that’s safe and clean and not touristy. The tight-knit coastal community has friendly locals, affordable and fabulous restaurants, pristine beaches, great snorkeling, world-class surf spots, whale watching, an abundance of turtles and a nearby jungle for hiking and horseback riding.” PRICE TAG One-bedroom units with ocean views start at $250,000, with two- and three-bedrooms and penthouses ranging up to the $700,000s. WHY IT’S A GOOD INVESTMENT “It’s an unspoiled, authentic, charming town with an immense potential for growth. Its neighbor, Sayulita, blew up since we visited

there 20 years ago. There’s a lot of development in the area and a new road was just built. Bill Gates just bought the Four Seasons and surrounding property and we are told the President of Mexico vacations here. We also want to retire here and might not be able to afford it 15 to 20 years from now.” DEMOGRAPHIC Surfers, celebrities, couples, families, Canadian snowbirds and many Marinites. In his condo complex, most of the owners are from Northern California (Hollister, Sonora, Napa and Marin). FINANCIALS HOA Approximately $170 per month for a one-bedroom; includes maintenance and 24/7 security Housekeeping 300 pesos (about $17) for cleaning and laundry Utilities Extremely low cost that varies with use of water and air-conditioning Travel Expenses $400 airfare from SFO in low season; $800 high season Rental VRBO number 828232. Approximately $1,000 per week. Average $155 per night Manager Fees None, Addicks handles management himself

TIP “It is no longer complicated to buy property in Mexico and there are still affordable places with ocean views. The California developer we bought from owned the entire complex outright, so no bank was involved.”

Final Word

“You just gotta visit the place to understand how awesome it is.”

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North Lake Tahoe, California

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Images from residences at the ski-in/ski-out Mountainside at Northstar, featuring three ownership experiences including the gated M25 community.

PRICE TAG Home sites from under $1 million, residences from $4 million and townhomes from $2 million. WHY IT’S A GOOD INVESTMENT Ski-in/ski-out real estate can be a rare find these days. And no other significant communities are in the planning phase in the region. DEMOGRAPHIC Families and adventure seekers. FINANCIALS HOA Varies between the communities at Mountainside Master HOA and Northstar Association $5,683 per year (manages all mountainside amenities, outfitters and community common areas) Townhomes HOA $13,975 per year Stellar Residences HOA $20,027 per year M25 HOA $7,595 Tahoe Mountain Club $460 per month grants you access to Old Greenwood golf course, pavilion, swimming pools and tennis. In addition, it provides access to Schaffer’s Camp, private fine dining atop Northstar. Maintenance Included Housekeeping Local companies start at $40 per hour Renting Permitted, but not managed by Mountainside FINAL WORD It’s an oasis in the forest with every luxury and service you can imagine.

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THE DETAILS The Mountainside at Northstar includes ski-in/ski-out three-bedroom, modern, mountain-style townhomes; luxury four-bedroom residences; and a gated M25 community with custom legacy homes and lots, all set atop Northstar Ski Resort, one of the best in the U.S., just eight minutes to Truckee. AMENITIES High design, sweeping views and spareno-expense luxury define these slope-side residences. All owners have access to the Tree House, which has a fitness facility, outdoor pool, dining area, lounge and game room. The Tree House Outfitters adventure concierges provide insider guides to the trails and waters of North Lake Tahoe. Families can gather for fireside chats and overnight stays at the new Rendezvous Cabins, explore the 40-plus miles of biking and hiking trails, and lounge at the private owners’ retreat located in the heart of The Village at Northstar. Future amenities include a Mountainside Yoga Studio, nestled into a spectacular rock outcropping with stellar views, and a kid zone play acre and picnic area. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe sits in Mountainside’s backyard, and homeowners get a comped two-year spa membership, regularly $3,500. WHY OWNERS LOVE IT It’s a pristine outdoor playground that keeps families connected to the mountain, all year long.

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OWNERSHIP PERSPECTIVE

Owners: the Sedin family Squaw Valley, California VACATION RENTAL

TIP “Choose something that’s not too far away, as the closer something is the more likely that you’ll use it frequently.”

Final Word

“The house has really served as a family anchor for close to 50 years.”

THE DETAILS The Sedins’ unit at Squaw Valley North Condos is a four-level, four-bedroom-plus-loft condominium with fantastic mountain views that sleeps eight adults and four kids. It’s a 10-minute walk to the Squaw Valley village shops, restaurants and ski hill, a seven-minute car ride to Tahoe City, and a 15-minute ride to Truckee. WHY OWNERS LOVE IT The Sedin family convenes several times a year for multigenerational celebrations, holidays and vacations. “With four levels, there’s lots of room for kids and parents to hang out together or separately,” explains family member Stephanie Durran. The biggest asset: “It’s walking distance to the best ski mountain in Tahoe, so, no hassles with typical traffic and parking. There are some good restaurants and shopping in the village so if you don’t want to get in your car you don’t have to. It’s also really nice to be able to come and go at any time. We frequently head up late on Friday to miss traffic, then come home late on Sunday. You really feel like you get a full weekend. That’s not an option when you’re renting since checkout is typically so early.” PRICE TAG The Sedin family bought the unit in 1969 for $45,000 when they had five young children who were wreaking havoc in the local hotels. WHY IT’S A GOOD INVESTMENT It’s now worth $800,000 to $1 million, and they make $30,000 per year on rentals after expenses. DEMOGRAPHIC Generally second homeowners from California. FINANCIALS HOA $2,000 per year Maintenance $2,000 per year Housekeeping $135 per visit Utilities Inexpensive in the summer, $300 to 400 per month in the winter Travel Expenses Gas from the Bay Area plus a stop at Ikeda’s for burgers and shakes Rental VRBO number 765121; property manager charges 35 percent of fee; house rents for between $500 and $1,000 per night depending on the time of year M A R I N O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 59

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HAWAIIAN HEAVEN Kailua-Kona, The Big Island

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Images above and far right from the Kohanaiki private community located on the west side of Hawaii. Opposite page, left: Napili Kai Resort.

THE DETAILS The Kohanaiki, a 450-acre private club residential community with estate home lots, custom single-family homes and paired townhome-style residences, sits along 1.5 miles of stunning coast on the west side of the island of Hawaii, just 10 minutes south of Kona International Airport and 10 minutes north of Kailua-Kona. AMENITIES Steeped in natural beauty with unforgettable surf breaks and sunsets, the coastal playground has a Rees Jones–designed golf course with six oceanfront holes, outrigger canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing for blue marlin trophy fish, beach boot camps, K-Fit cross-training programs, yoga, Pilates, spin and private trainers. There’s also a new 67,000-square-foot clubhouse, spa sanctuary, archaeological and cultural sites, green architecture, one-acre biodynamic organic community farm and world-class global cuisine. The club even has its own signature Kohanaiki craft beer brewed on site.

PRICE TAG $3 million to $22-plus million. WHY IT’S A GOOD INVESTMENT Kohanaiki is as luxurious as it gets, and there’s only so much oceanfront property left on the Big Island. DEMOGRAPHIC Predominantly U.S. owners, some full-time, with others from Canada, Japan, China and Europe. Major sports personalities, celebrities and industry leaders. FINANCIALS HOA Approximately $15,000 per year Club Dues $100,000 initiation fee, annual club dues $25,000 per year Maintenance Mostly covered in the dues Travel Expenses Average airfare $750 Renting Not permitted, no VRBO FINAL WORD A lucky 400 will get to call this place home.

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OWNERSHIP PERSPECTIVE Owner: Stephanie Witt Lahaina, Maui VACATION RENTAL

THE DETAILS Stephanie Witt’s studio unit is in a twostory oceanfront complex at Napili Shores by Outrigger overlooking stunning Napili Bay, just 15 minutes from Lahaina and 32 miles to Kahului Airport. AMENITIES This unique “condotel” (condo hotel) has a 24-hour-staffed front desk, two restaurants (including the Gazebo Restaurant), a concierge desk, surf shop, two pools and a hot tub, all on six lush acres. The property edges a golden sand beach and a perfect half-moon bay for boogie-boarding, snorkeling and swimming with turtles. Great hikes, golf courses and high-end hotels with spas are nearby. Stellar surfing can be had in Honolua Bay 10 minutes north. WHY OWNER LOVES IT “Napili Bay is all low-rise condos with an intimate and very local Hawaiian feel. My second story is extremely private and sits oceanfront looking

directly at Molokai. Despite being a studio, it feels bigger because of the lanai and expansive views. And the beach is only a few steps away.” PRICE TAG $310,000 in 2000; worth approximately $600,000 today. WHY IT’S A GOOD INVESTMENT “It’s a cash cow. I rent it out when I want and go there when I can, usually three times a year. Even when I am not making a lot of money from it, the condo pays for itself.” DEMOGRAPHIC Californians and Canadians who rent out their units. FINANCIALS HOA $843 a month (began at $345) Maintenance All included in HOA except electrical Housekeeping A local company charges $120 for check-in and out Utilities Only electrical, ranging from $20 to $50 per month Travel Expenses Average airfare $850 Rental VRBO Number 256796; average $245 per night Manager Fees None; a local island cleaning company handles any repairs Unexpected Cost Rise in HOA fees

TIP Witt advises asking an agent to keep an eye on inventory. “It turns out my unit is all about location, location, and everyone says it’s the best in the complex. Small, but so Hawaiian.”

Final Word

“Maui is truly the velvet glove. I fell in love and have never felt any other way. It is my saving grace [getaway] from Marin.”

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THE PLANT BUG Weird, cool and hypnotically beautiful, carnivorous plants add lively variety to a garden — and the country’s largest collection lives just north of Marin. BY CALIN VAN PARIS • PHOTOS BY TIM PORTER

ITH THEIR BIZARRE, otherworldly ways, hues and shapes, carnivorous plants have long enthralled people

of all ages — anyone enchanted by the prospect of a potted, manageable monster. And though many enthusiasts discovered their first Venus flytrap in the pages of ’60s and ’70s magazines, these days the country’s — and perhaps the world’s — largest public collection of carnivorous plants can be found at California Carnivores, just up Highway 101 in Sebastopol. We spoke to a few members of the local insect-eating-plant community and found that the hobby tends to catch fans young and keep them for life. Who enjoys carnivorous plants? Like so many others, Peter D’Amato, who founded California Carnivores in 1989 in a small Forestville greenhouse, discovered Venus flytraps as a 12-year-old through Monsters magazine, from which anyone could order a (likely poached) specimen for delivery. Soon after he received his first plant in the mail, a classmate led him to a bog in the middle of his New Jersey hometown, where he saw his first pitcher plants and sundews and was hooked. Similarly, D’Amato’s business partner, Damon Collingsworth, was just 11 when bitten by the bug. “I got my first plant, a Cape sundew, from Peter’s booth at the Sausalito flea market,” he says, citing that meeting as the beginning of his obsession. Mill Valley 62 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 M A R I N

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resident Peter McIntosh was another childhood convert via Monsters and soon amassed an impressive collection in his south Florida bedroom. These days, carnivorous plants entice a far more varied population, from retired women to university students to, yes, 12-year-old kids. What is it all about? “People tend to look at plants as passive things,” Collingsworth says. “Most plants aren’t going to have the charisma to pull kids away from video games and screens, especially these days. But our plants really do.” To qualify as carnivorous, a plant must do four things: lure in prey, trap said prey, digest it and absorb it. Because the plants get nutrients from insects they ensnare rather than from soil, they can grow in a range of places other plants cannot, including wetlands, swamps, even damp rocks and trees. Some lifelong hobbyists like McIntosh strive for perfection in their collections. He procures plants from around the world, favoring finicky, tropical specimens a bit challenging to obtain and using a series of misters and humidity sensors to keep his backyard 20-by-13-foot greenhouse group in its prime. “I want the plants to be happy, to produce and grow to their fullest potential,” he says. But novices should not be daunted, as Collingsworth insists carnivorous plants are easy to grow and maintain. “All you have to do is put your plant outside in the full sun in a tray of rainwater or distilled water,” he says.

When should I start growing? Most carnivorous plants go dormant between November and February, blooming again in March. So the ideal time to plant or observe them in all their glory is April through October. And though the plants do flower for seed production in spring, their most beautiful aspects tend to be the leaves, which double as colorful lures for prey. Why give it a try? “Carnivorous plants are dynamic, and they have a purpose and a use,” Collingsworth says. “You can stick a pitcher plant on your patio and watch the flies, yellow jackets and wasps go in there all day long. For many of our customers these become more like pets than plants.” How to get started? The Bay Area Carnivorous Plant Society, cofounded in 1992 by D’Amato and now headed by a fresh crop of younger members, meets five times a year. Three of the meetings follow a standard format of keynote speakers and plant sales; the June meeting doubles as a plant show and sale; and members meet at California Carnivores for a summer potluck. Looking to learn between meetings? The Savage Garden, Revised: Cultivating Carnivorous Plants, by D’Amato, is the definitive text for collectors. californiacarnivores.com, bacps.org m

This page: Peter McIntosh adjusting his personal jungle. Opposite, clockwise from top left: A flowering Sarracenia leucophylla; Drosera scorpioides; Nepenthes copelandii; Sarracenia purpurea.

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VOLCANOES, VIEWS AND VINES The secret to Napa and Sonoma’s success just might be the soil.

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The region’s hot days and cool mornings are essential to the final product’s quality.

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Much of the soil’s richness can be traced to a cataclysmic event that happened millions of years ago when Mount Saint Helena, part of the now-extinct Sonoma Volcanics chain, erupted in a lateral blast similar to that of Mount St. Helens in the 1980s. This eruption resulted in a massive explosion of nutrientrich ash and sediment that then covered the valley. The wine country here shares the same type of superior soil that graces other famous winegrowing regions, including Willamette Valley in Oregon and Italy’s Naples, Santorini and Mendoza regions, to name a few. All are examples of soils composed of volcanic ash, rich in minerals like calcium, sodium and iron that are broken down over millions of years. The Napa Valley Vintners website puts it a bit more poetically: “Violent geologic forces and the steady march of time have created an agricultural Eden that produces some of the world’s most sought-after wine.”

Vines

California wine country may be small, but it packs a punch. The Napa Valley Vintners website says “50 percent of the world’s soil orders

This image: The soil is the key to flavor. Opposite from left: Petrified Forest; the Palisades; Old Faithful geyser.

are found within the borders of the Napa Valley Appalachian.” Soil orders are defined as a “single dominant characteristic affecting the soil,” terminology that did not exist when Charles Krug and Hamilton Crabb, two of the first successful Northern California winegrowers, first cultivated this mineral-rich soil to plant vineyards, along with a band of hardworking farmers. Though soil is a critical component of terroir (a French-derived term to describe all environmental factors that affect a grape’s growth), climate and terrain are also key ingredients. In this region, volcanic soil blended with cool foggy mornings and sizzling-hot days is the perfect recipe for a dynamite glass of wine. Christopher Carpenter, a winemaker at Lokoya Estate, explains how the soil’s tough character can improve a wine’s taste: “When I’m on Diamond Mountain the volcanic history of Napa Valley is one of the first things that comes to mind. Hillside volcanic soils are austere, do not hold nutrients well, and are well draining. This forces the vines to struggle, which yields rich and concentrated flavors in the wines.” David Howell, a geologist at the United States Geological Survey, agrees. “Soil can’t directly impart flavor, of course. But the extreme faulting, uplifting and mixing of the Coast Ranges has created an ideal viticultural laboratory, offering a wide range of conditions within a limited area,” he says. “There’s a huge variation in topography and soil nooks and crannies that impart character to the wine.”

Wellness

Volcanoes aren’t just good for growing healthy grapes. When it comes to tapping into human wellness, they also have something to offer. And few understood that better than Sam Brannan. Brannan, heralded as one of California’s earliest settlers, was a FortyNiner, merchant and millionaire magnate who traveled to the upper Napa Valley region (Calistoga) in 1852 upon hearing news of the “healing waters” from the geothermal hot springs there. Soaking in these hot waters and using the mud for bodily cleansing was popular with the indigenous Wappo tribe way before Brannan arrived. Brannan, seeing the untapped potential in these therapeutic waters — created when the eruption of Mount Konocti left a fissure in the earth exposing groundwater to hot magma — decided to build a luxury spa retreat for the rich and famous, one that still exists today. What he assumed but could not possibly have known to be scientific fact was proven 160 years later when studies in balneotherapy (treatment of disease with immersion in mineral water) suggested that a good soak could reduce stress and inflammation and positively affect sleep and digestion. “Some of our guests have been coming here for the past 40 years to experience the detoxifying and restorative effects of our mud baths,” says Yalda Teranchi, spa director at Indian Springs Resort, built by Brannan in 1861. “The baths are great for pulling out many impurities [from] beestings, eczema and psoriasis as well as restoring tired joints and muscles.”

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ing, bucolic landscapes of our northern neighbors are as internationally recognizable as the famous city anchoring the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sure, the food and wine dependent on said landscapes are on the international culinary radar and the luxurious spas nearby seem to cure whatever ails, but why? The answer might surprise you. The true reason for the productivity of these rolling hills and valley goes deep, as in down into the soil deep. And it took a few visionaries to imagine the possibilities this soil could bring — among them Charles Krug, Sam Brannan and Yountville namesake George Yount, all equally determined to unlock the land’s potential.

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To Your Health FAIRMONT SONOMA MISSION INN AND SPA For an elegant thermal springs experience, it’s hard to beat the baths at the Fairmont’s Willow Stream Spa. Fueled by the ancient waters of Boyes Hot Springs, which lie 1,100 feet below the hotel, this 40,000-square-foot spa is as chic as it is historical. The “Bathing Ritual” begins in the spa’s bathhouse and includes an exfoliating shower, dips in mineral soaking baths and a Watsu pool. For a splurge, try the signature Willow Stream Elements treatment with a moor-mud wrap, therapeutic bath and warm massage. $29 guests; $89 day pass (bathhouse experience); $269 for 90 minutes (Elements treatment); 100 Boyes Blvd (Sonoma), fairmont.com/Sonoma INDIAN SPRINGS CALISTOGA Built on Sam Brannan’s original spa property, this is the perfect place to soak up history. The grounds include a geothermal swimming pool, volcanic ash mud baths and four geysers. Try the “Classic Mud Bath” (pictured) made of 100 percent pure volcanic ash found on the property and geyser water, for an experience first discovered by the indigenous Wappo tribe many centuries ago. $95 for 50 minutes, 1712 Lincoln Ave (Calistoga), indianspringscalistoga.com

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For anyone needing further convincing a volcano was responsible for California wine Country, hiding in plain sight are three noteworthy attractions that showcase the evidence of cataclysmic eruption. Calistoga’s Old Faithful geyser may not be as well-known as its Yellowstone sibling, but it is actually one of only three “faithful” geysers in the world. Spouting hot mineral water at regular intervals, the geyser is said to predict California earthquakes when its eruption patterns grow more erratic days before a quake. The recently renovated grounds include a picnic area, outdoor kitchen space and bocce ball courts. oldfaithfulgeyser.com Another volcanically derived natural wonder is the eerie Petrified Forest. Now a privately owned park, it features old redwoods

that were leveled in the explosion, buried under 200 feet of sediment and turned to stone. It’s been called one of the finest examples in the world of an ancient forest and confirms that redwood trees once grew in more inland spots than today. Roam the trail on your own or take a guided tour that reveals more details about these massive trees. petrifiedforest.org To view the California Palisades, or as San Francisco Chronicle outdoors writer Tom Stienstra calls them, “Calistoga’s stairway to heaven,” one simply need gaze up at Mount Saint Helena from the town of Calistoga. The volcanic cliffs created from extensive lava protrusions are dramatic even from a distance. For a closer look at the cliffs and sweeping panoramic views of the valley, you can hike the 10-mile trail up the mountain, starting at the trailhead in Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. napavalleystateparks.org m

SOLAGE SPA “Cleanse, nurture and restore” is the mantra for Solage’s “signature mudslide.” A threepart detoxifying treatment focuses on “the mud,” “the waters” and “the rest.” This twist on the traditional Calistoga mud bath adds pure essential oils to the mineral-rich mud and finishes with guests sinking into a sound-therapy chair. $110 for 60 minutes, 755 Silverado Trail (Calistoga), solagecalistoga.com

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LOW-CALORIE COCKTAIL Looking for a signature party cocktail that won’t make you pop that top button? Carey Clahan of Laughing Glass cocktails has you covered. For a refreshing drink just over 100 calories, pour four ounces of the cocktail maker’s new pomegranate margarita (28 calories an ounce), fill the rest of the glass with sparkling water and toss in a garnish. Done. Laughing Glass can be found at all major retailers. $16. laughing glasscocktails.com MIMI TOWLE

Healdsburg, a generational foodie fairy tale is happening every night from 5 to 10 p.m. The story begins in the 1940s with Grandpa Valette, a Frenchborn baker who landed in the Alexander Valley at this very corner (minus the stop signs and cars on the road) to open a bakery. Eventually the bakery closed and the space was home to restaurants such as the now-defunct Zin. Finally, in 2014 Valette’s two grandsons returned to the corner and are now running one of the most popular restaurants in the area, Valette. In a town already boasting award-winning culinary experiences, Dustin Valette and Aaron Garzini have used their longtime roots in the community to their advantage. Aaron runs the front of the house and Dustin, a veteran chef, runs the kitchen. The undecided and adventurous won’t want to miss the “Trust Me” tasting menu offering dishes like Dustin’s signature scallops en croute (a wow-inducing puff pastry) along with whatever he finds at the farmers’ market. $15 per course, four-course minimum. valettehealdsburg.com M.T.

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HOT SPOT On the corner of Center and North streets in downtown

DESTINATION: Indian Springs Resort, Calistoga DISTANCE FROM MARIN: 60 miles

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Resort in Calistoga has just completed a two-year refresh, which includes a face-lift for the Olympic-size geyser-fed pool. The 17-acre spread, famous for volcanic mud baths, has been owned by Pat TANK and John Merchant of Marin OF GAS since 1988. It’s impressive to consider how the original owners of the resort, built in 1913, brought the scalding-hot mineral rich water down to a comfortable 102 degrees. Keep in mind, Theodore Roosevelt was president at the time and the women taking the waters were likely wearing black mohair bathing suits. The complete renovation includes 75 new bungalows and lodge rooms, indoor event and meeting spaces, outdoor gardens with a giant checkers game and shuffleboard, and the property’s first restaurant, Sam’s Social Club. The Agave Garden can host intimate weddings. indianspringscalistoga.com M.T.

STAY The 14 historic Palm Row Cottages now feature decor and furnishings selected by Pat Merchant. Each has two large bedrooms, a cozy living room, a front porch, private back patio with fire pit, flat-screen TV and other luxe amenities. EAT Named after the resort’s founder and California’s first millionaire, Sam Brannan, this large one-room restaurant has been lauded in local and national press. At the helm these days is Sean McGrath. The chef’s impressive culinary resume includes Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley and Michael Mina and Americano in San Francisco. DETAILS Rates start at $299 for rooms and $399 for a Palm Row cottage on weekdays. Go on a Tuesday, through August, and stay in a new view room for $229 ($80 savings). Or just go for a spa day: $95 gets you a mud bath and access to the property, including the Buddha garden.

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Beer Brothers

Mill Valley residents Chris Coomber and Rob Lightner have been neighbors for 20 years, and for the past seven they’ve been making beer together. This year they took the dive and opened up East Brother Beer Company, named after the lighthouse north of the Richmond Bridge where their taproom and brewery is located. Neither had professional training in beer making, though Coomber spent the better half of the past decade educating himself about the processes and techniques. The brewery is set to feature a saison, red IPA, red lager, oatmeal stout and pilsner as well as a bocce court, ping-pong table and cornhole game on site. eastbrotherbeer.com KASIA PAWLOWSKA

THE VOTES ARE IN Looking for the right bottle of wine to pair with this year’s election? According to Robert Parker, The Debate checks all the boxes. The wine critic recently gave the 2012 blend, a cabernet sauvignon from famed Napa Valley vineyards Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper and Beckstoffer To Kalon, a perfect 100 points. thedebatewine.com M.T.

Hostess Gift Refresh Most brown liquor connoisseurs don’t know that before we had rye, rum or moonshine we had applejack — the first distilled spirit in the colonies. Yet after Prohibition it never made it back into drinkers’ glasses. But thanks to Marin resident Samantha Collins and her husband, John, Arkansas Black Applejack is now available from most alcohol retailers. How does it taste? According to a blog called Drinkhacker, “This 21-year-old applejack squarely lives somewhere between brandy and whiskey, with loads of vanilla and caramel on the nose, plus some barrel char … The finish is long, minimal in the boozy aftereffect that’s so common with fruit brandies.” Drink on its own or mix into a cocktail. M.T.

Five Shades of White

Looking to expand your white wine portfolio? We asked Jean Hoefliger, a Marin-based winemaker, for some tips. Hoefliger was raised in Switzerland and trained in France and South Africa and is currently the winemaker and GM of Napa’s Alpha Omega. M.T. • Although known for its red wines, Tuscany is what you taste in the 2012 Monteverro Chardonnay, the slightly salty sea air evoked with each sip. Complex and elegant, this Italian chardonnay, often compared to a Puligny-Montrachet, will surprise wine drinkers with its exceptional quality. • A vermentino, such as the 2013 Monteverro Vermentino, offers a lighter taste with a balance of minerality and bright fruits. This wine is perfect as an aperitif or complement to seafood. • If you like a dry wine with a more tropical taste, a Napa sauvignon blanc is your varietal. The 2014 Clark Claudon Wild Iris Vineyards, with aromatics of passion fruit, Meyer lemon and gooseberry, is fresh and bright from the first sip to the last. • If you’ve never had Viogner, start with the 2015 Tolosa from the Edna Valley. Its rich flavors of honey, caramel and toffee linger on the finish. This is an ideal wine for that night at home with Thai takeout. • Those of you who say you don’t like chardonnay might try the varietal unoaked. Alpha Omega’s 2014 vintage was ready early, permitting an amazing balance on the palate, with an entrance of lemon, grapefruit and white peach, and a lingering taste of minerality, quince and jasmine.

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BARCELONA A unique Spanish city offers its own takes on food, art and architecture. BY ANN WYCOFF

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Spanish city of art and architecture, steeped in culture and culinary cool. The resident boho-chic Catalans, distinctive for their common-sense-meets-creative-madness, fervently love their fair city, which lacks the pretention and preciousness found in some of its nearby Euro neighbors. It’s a seaside metropolis of marketplaces, medieval alleyways, modernista architecture, Michelin-starred chefs, plazas, parks, paella, and some guys named Picasso, Miró and Gaudí. Oh yes, it’s easy to be seduced by Bar-tha-lona.

The Gothic Quarter

Wandering the narrow cobblestone lanes of the Barri Gòtic, you’ll discover Barcelona’s Roman roots. Once a walled city center with 2,000-year-old Roman origins, this labyrinth reveals medieval buildings, towering churches and spectacular ruins, like the ancient Corinthian-style columns from the Roman Temple of Augustus, nearly as old as the city itself. At the 14th-century Gothic square, Plaça de Rei, the steps that fan from the palace’s corner

Once a walled city center with 2,000-year-old Roman origins, this labyrinth reveals medieval buildings, towering churches and spectacular ruins.

Opener: Park Güell, a public park system on Carmel Hill. Opposite from top left: Public art celebrating Joan Miró; the Gothic Quarter; Las Ramblas; a dragon; Port Vell.

are said to be where Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand received Christopher Columbus with his tales of the New World. And while playful schoolchildren and lunch eaters populate the plaza in the present day, envisioning Columbus regaling the royals sends a little shiver down the spine, as does peering into the darkened underbellies of the plaza’s buildings, once home to the Spanish Inquisition’s famed devices of torture. Treasure-hunting for dragons is a favorite Gothic Quarter pastime (and a good distraction for kids underwhelmed by a walking history tour). St. George, the revered dragon-slaying knight, dominates as the patron of Catalonia, and iconography of him finishing off rebreathing beasts can be found in architectural details all over town. The ornate city hall in St. James Square offers a prime example with its elaborate St. George sculpture above its front door, but dragons also lurk in hidden corners, jut from balustrades, rest on rooftops and more. Winding streets lead to the towering Cathedral of the Holy Cross and St. Eulalia, another Gothic beauty where a lovely cloister shades a gaggle of 13 “watchdog” geese, the number representing the age of the martyred virgin for whom the cathedral is named.

Art and Architecture

After this hearty dose of medieval history, drift over for a drink at Els Quatre Gats (Four Cats), an 1897 watering hole frequented by a young Pablo Picasso, who exhibited his early work there at the ripe age of 19. Barcelona also venerates its favorite adopted son at the Museu Picasso, where more than 3,500 pieces adorn the walls of five adjoining palaces. While much of the art reflects Picasso’s early days and Blue Period, you’ll also find some captivating Cubist paintings, ceramics and lithographs. For an art-meetsaerial adventure, take the funicular and gondola up the mountain to Montjuïc Park, the city’s green lung and cultural hub, home to Fundació Joan Miró. This impressive paean to Joan Miró’s modern art celebrates the Catalan prodigy, whose brilliant punches of color in his surrealist paintings seemingly jump from the white walls. Knockout city and harbor views await from the rooftop as well. But it is the genius of Antoni Gaudí that elevates Barcelona into a wonderland of unprecedented architecture, madcap design and altered reality — from his whimsical, tile-splattered modernista buildings to his soulful magnum opus, “La Sagrada Familia.” As you stroll along splashy Passeig de Gràcia, Gaudí’s Casa Batlló will stop you dead in your tracks with the sight of the building’s marvelous mask-shaped balconies, pastel tile mosaics and serpentine roof with iridescent scales, another nod to the legend of St. George and the Dragon. The apartment complex Casa Milà (aka La Pedrera, meaning the quarry) is another arresting spectacle, with its undulating stone facade and rooftop chimneys shaped like medieval knights. In 1890, Gaudí was commissioned to design a hillside neighborhood of homes for Barcelona’s moneyed bourgeois, but the abandoned project evolved into Park Güell, a magical garden and park with two zany gingerbread-esque gatehouses with white frosting, circus tent roofs, a mosaic dragon and a colonnade of giant Dorics supporting a plaza above, which is rimmed with curvy colorful benches clad in Gaudí’s signature trencadís (broken tile bits), a nice spot for relaxing and taking in the entrancing city views.

La Sagrada Familia

Gaudí spent 43 years of his life (1883–1926) fervently working on this hauntingly beautiful, still-incomplete neo-Gothic church. The ornate exterior has a dizzying display of details and sculptures, three facades depicting the birth, passion and glory of Jesus, and eight soaring 100-plus-meter towers (with ongoing plans for a total of 18). Entering the monumental church, you’ll understand why Gaudí was called “God’s architect,” as the maestro’s design radiates harmony and the divine. Gazing upward,

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IF YOU GO EAT AND DRINK Bar Cañete, Carrer de la Unió, 17 barcanete.com Bar Pinotxo, Rambla, 91 pinotxobar.com Barraca Passeig Marítim Barceloneta, 1 tribuwoki.com Els Quatre Gats, Carrer de Montsió, 3 4gats.com La Gavina, Plaça Pau Vila, 1 lagavina.es Quimet & Quimet, Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes, 25 Tapas 24, Carrer de la Diputació, 269 tapas24.ca

Majestic Hotel & Spa Passeig de Gràcia, 68 hotelmajestic.es ART AND ARCHITECTURE Casa Batlló Passeig de Gràcia, 43 casabatllo.es Fundació Joan Miró Parc de Montjuïc, fmirobcn.org La Pedrera (Casa Milà) Passeig de Gràcia, 92 lapedrera.com La Sagrada Familia Carrer de Mallorca, 401 sagradafamilia.org Museu Picasso Carrer Montcada, 15-23, museupicasso.bcn.cat

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STAY Casa Furster, Passeig de Gràcia, 132 hotelescenter.es/hotel-casa-fuster

Hotel Omm, Carrer del Rosselló, 265 hotelomm.com

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the eye darts from detail to detail — parabolic arches and circular green and gold apertures in the vaults, giant columns soaring like sturdy trees with endless branches, spirals, skylights and stained glass allowing streams of colored light to transport and inspire. The enormity of the project and its immense ethereal beauty all but send you to your knees, regardless of your faith or lack thereof. Be sure to ride the elevator up into the towers for jaw-dropping city and sea panoramas, and at minimum, take a self-guided audio tour to gain understanding of the complexity and genius of Gaudí’s mind-bending, transcendent work. Gaudí, who died in 1926 after being hit by a tram, is buried in the crypt, but generations of craftsmen and architects continue to carry out his vision, with the La Sagrada Familia project slated to be completed around 2026.

INSTITUTO DE TURISMO DE ESPAÑA (BATLLÓ, FAMILIA); TURISME DE BARCELONA (BOQUERIA)

Inspired Eats

Now spiritually sated, you’re ready to explore Barcelona’s culinary scene. Venture up Las Ramblas, a tree-lined, people-parading promenade full of tourists, vendors, performance artists, painters, pickpockets, human statues, shops, tapas cafes and other sights. Look for the Miró mosaic near the Gran Teatre del Liceu (opera house), then duck into Barcelona’s famed La Boqueria marketplace. This massive 1840s food hall buzzes like a beehive with eye-popping displays — from rainbows of fruit, hanging hams, egg-filled hay baskets and tangles of octopus to garlic-stuffed olives, blood sausages, foraged mushrooms, fine cheese, crustaceans and salted cod. Push through the touristy stalls and venture deeper to where the locals shop. Be sure to taste the famed ruby-hued iberico ham or grab a coveted seat at Bar Pinotxo and savor some home-cooked authentic Catalonian baby squid with white beans in a balsamic reduction. As Barcelona is teeming with tapas bars, endless epicurean adventures await at eateries like the tiny bodega Quimet & Quimet, for cheese plates and mussels, or Tapas 24, where elBulli alum chef Carles Abellan serves up his famed Bikini sandwich (toasted iberico ham with black truffles and mozzarella), decadent McFoie burgers or pork belly tacos jazzed with mint and yogurt. At bustling Bar Cañete, friendly waiters in snazzy white jackets with black epaulets turn service into performance art that’s as engaging as the stellar food. Humor abounds, with menus proclaiming “F*%! YOUR DIET,” which is good advice, as the cannelloni stuffed with roasted chicken in a foie béchamel is divine, as are the acorn-fed bellota ham (worth every penny), wild tuna tartare and egg-yolk flan with passion fruit. Paella is another national dish that’s elevated Barcelona’s culinary cred. Head to the harbor and the patio of La Gavina.

Nibble on blistered padrón peppers and noodle paella with cuttlefish paired with a nice rosé, and watch the mélange of passersby, from tanned jet-setters dripping with jewels to dreadlocked skateboarders with guitars. Beachfront Barraca, in the rustic fishing village of Barceloneta, is another beautiful seafood spot: try chef Xavier Pellicer’s

It is the genius of Antoni Gaudí that elevates Barcelona into a wonderland of unprecedented architecture, madcap design and altered reality. paella with squid, fresh fish, mussels, and garlic and parsley oil or his tasty vegan version with fresh organic vegetables. And of course Barcelona is also a go-to for seekers of Michelin-starred restaurants (21 and counting), buttoned-up service, and multicourse mind-blowing meals at hot spots like the Euro-sleek Roca Moo in the Hotel Omm or the two-starred Lasarte Restaurant in the newly opened Monument Hotel.

A Luxe Stay

The pearl-white Majestic Hotel and Spa, a five-star beauty, sits on prestigious Passeig de Gràcia, the city’s architectural artery and birthplace of modernisme, with work by Gaudí, Josep Puig i Cadafalch and Lluís Domènech i Montaner sprinkled along the chic street. Dapper doormen greet guests, and an impeccable staff delivers gracious service with a friendly dose of Catalonia cool within the tight formality. The smartly styled rooms invite guests to soak in a sunken marble tub or cocoon themselves in Frette linens for a comfortable snooze. But it’s the rooftop scene, La Dolce Vitae, which gives this hotel its cutting-edge panache. A DJ spins house music next to the pool, where sun worshippers lounge, sipping fish-bowl-size glasses of sangria, transfixed by the arresting views of the cityscape, sea and La Sagrada Familia, which looms majestically from this vantage point. When not poolside, head to the Majestic Spa for a Diamond Rose Ritual that uses diamond dust to exfoliate and rose-redolent lotion to hydrate the skin with the exquisite Natura Bisse line. And for those wanting to up it yet another notch, there’s the Majestic’s “Art of Barcelona” experience: three nights in the swank Sagrada Familia Penthouse with 24/7 butler service, a private tour of the Gaudí cathedral with an architect of the project, a behind-the-scenes visit to three local art galleries, a tasting menu with wine pairings at Petit Comitè helmed by Michelin-starred chef Nandu Jubany (also the Majestic’s gastronomic adviser), plus Dom Perignon. And because you have to get there first, the package also includes Rolls-Royce rides to and from the airport. m

Opposite from top left: Antoni Gaudí’s renowned Casa Batlló; the Hotel Majestic; fresh food at the Mercat de La Boqueria; the famous La Sagrada Familia was also built by Gaudí.

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EVENTS OCT 1 Creole United Festival Get a glimpse of the cultural spirit of Louisiana without crossing state lines. The Creole United Festival brings authentic Creole fare, vendors, dancing, arts and crafts and music from Grammy-nominated artist Andre Thierry to San Rafael — all benefiting erforming Stars of Marin. Lagoon Park (San Rafael). creoleunitedfestival.com

THEATER THRU OCT 1 The Speakeasy Join in on an old-timey mystery involving a 1920s speakeasy with this interactive theater experience. Choose a starting point — cabaret, bar or casino — don your finest clothes and enjoy an evening in the Prohibition era.

Secret location (SF). thespeakeasysf.com THRU OCT 2 August: Osage County MTC opens its 50th season with Tracy Letts’ story of the pitfalls of family relationships combined with the struggles of addiction. Marin Theatre Company (Mill Valley). 415.388.5208, marintheatre.org

herself in the chaotic sociopolitical center of the AIDS epidemic on the day of the Challenger explosion. The Marsh (Berkeley). 415.282.3055, themarsh.org OCT 2–30 Hedwig and the Angry Inch The celebratory and genderbending play tells the story of a fictional rockand-roll band. And in an iconic twist, for one performance a week, Lena Hall will play both Hedwig and her backup singer/ husband, Yitzhak. SHN Golden Gate Theatre (SF). 888.746.1799, shnsf.com

THRU OCT 9 King Charles III The 50th season kicks off ith this 2015 Oliver Award– winning best new play. A.C.T. Geary Theater (SF). 415.749.2228, act-sf.org

and music by Marin County’s two-time Emmy Award winner Rita Abrams, with a book by San Francisco author Josie Brown. Fort Mason Center (SF). iamtheatre.org

THRU OCT 9 Pride and Prejudice: The Musical IAM Theatre Company’s new production features lyrics

THRU OCT 15 Holding the Edge This onewoman show transports audiences to the late 1980s as Elaine finds

OCT 5–23 Avant GardARAMA! One evening is made memorable by seven completely different pieces, each colored by a different director. Enjoy this eclectic array of performances featuring contrast and unpredictability. Cutting Ball Theater (SF). 415.525.1205, cuttingball.com OCT 6–NOV 19 Shocktoberfest 17: Pyramid of Freaks Embrace the fright with Thrillpeddlers’ collection of five one-act plays — each more spooky than the last. Hypnodrome (SF). 415.377.4202, hypnodrome.org

OCT 19–NOV 13 The Hard Problem Tom Stoppard presents his first new play in nearly a decade. Modern science comes up against religion and romance in this drama about a psychology grad who wins a prestigious brain research position. A.C.T. Geary Theater (SF). 415.749.2228, act-sf.org OCT 21–NOV 6 Summer in Sanctuary NPR host Al Letson performs his solo show at The Marsh. Letson challenges perceptions about race and class as he struggles to connect with the disadvantaged children of the Sanctuary, a community center in an economically challenged neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, where Letson taught creative writing for one memorable summer. The Marsh (SF). 415.282.3055, themarsh.org OCT 27–NOV 13 The Red Demon San Francisco’s Theatre of Yugen presents the contemporary drama penned by Hideki Noda. After a stranger washes up on the shores of a small beach community, locals decide the visitor must be a demon, an assumption he must attempt to overcome despite a communication barrier. NOHSpace

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(SF). 415.621.0507, theatreofyugen.org

DANCE THRU OCT 2 Dance Series 01 Smuin kicks off ts 23rd season with a Bay Area tour featuring a world premiere by acclaimed choreographer Garrett Ammon, as well as Stanton Welch’s critically praised piece Indigo and Michael Smuin’s Stabat Mater. Palace of Fine Arts (SF). 415.912.1899, smuinballet.org OCT 18–30 Welcome Home @ 40 ODC Dance Company celebrates its 40th anniversary with two weeks of special exhibitions and performances culminating in a party. ODC Theater (SF). odcdance.org OCT 21–30 Arcane: A Tale of All Hollows Company C Contemporary Ballet presents the story of Arcane, the celestial star that resides in the night sky near the harvest moon and, each Halloween, descends to Earth to help reanimate those who have passed on. Cowell Theater (SF). companycballet.org

COMEDY TUESDAYS Tuesday Night Comedy Funnies An evening of hilarity. Throckmorton Theatre (Mill Valley). 415.383.9600, throck mortontheatre.org OCT 6 Elect to Laugh Join comedian Will Durst for a one-man show focusing on the 2016 presidential election. Lark Theater (Larkspur). 415.924.5111, larktheater.net

MUSIC THRU OCT 15 Don Pasquale Curmudgeon Don Pasquale battles with his nephew Ernesto and Ernesto’s sweetheart in this playful, comedic opera. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.864.3330, sfopera.com OCT 1 Paula West American jazz and cabaret performer Paula West performs interpretations of an eclectic selection of songs ranging well beyond the usual jazz standards. Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org OCT 2 Woofstock with Wonderbread 5 Friends, family and four-legged friends are invited to a fun-filled afternoon of grooves and good times. Local favorite Wonderbread 5 provide the tunes, which — along with pizza, libations and a kids’ zone — make for a must-attend event. Marin Humane Society (Novato). 415.506.6265, marinhumane society.org OCT 2 ZZ Top The iconic bearded band of Texas brings its classic rock and blues to San Francisco. The trio has been going strong for 45 years — don’t miss the chance to dance to a selection of the group’s most storied tunes. The Warfield (SF). thewarfieldtheatre.com OCT 7–9 Desert Trip This three-day musical event warrants a road trip. Goldenvoice presents performances from the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Roger Waters and The Who. No,

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American Impressionist

George Demont Otis’ Visions of Marin.

painting in 35 states and working as a Holly wood film designer and a professional baseball pitcher, George Demont Otis found his true home when he discovered the beauty of Mount Tamalpais and the rolling hills of Marin. Otis and his wife, Clara Van Tine, built a house on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Kentfield, creating a showcase for their many artistic creations. Twenty-five of Otis’ paintings are being featured in a College of Marin exhibition hosted in conjunction with the Kentfield-Greenbrae Historical Society. An opening reception will be held on October 1, with the show running through October 27. kghs.org KASIA PAWLOWSKA N 1932, A FTER

The Warfield (SF). thewarfieldtheatre.com

415.868.0782, bolinas-gallery.com

OCT 26 Alice Cooper Join the theatrical rock star for “Spend the Night With Alice Cooper,” an evening of rock psychodrama for old and new fans alike. The Warfield (SF). thewarfieldtheatre.com

Bubble Street Featuring genres of fantastic art, imaginary realism, neo-Victorian and steampunk. 565 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.339.0506, bubblestreetgallery.com

OCT 29 The Tubes Throw on a Halloween costume and get down to the tunes of The Tubes, one of San Francisco’s most outrageous bands. Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org OCT 30–NOV 1 Masterworks 1: Bold Beginnings The Marin Symphony opens its new season with celebratory pieces from John Adams, Beethoven and Rachmaninoff. The symphony will be conducted by Alasdair Neale, with piano by Jon Nakamatsu. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, marinsymphony.org

GALLERIES classic rock fans — this is not a drill. Empire Polo Club (Indio). goldenvoice.com

War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.864.3330, sfopera.com

OCT 12–13 Donovan The British singer, songwriter and guitarist comes to San Francisco as part of his Sunshine Superman tour. The Regency Ballroom (SF). theregency ballroom.com

OCT 15 Marin Music Festival Don’t miss the first-ever Marin Music Festival. In the spirit of the musical tradition of the county, some of Marin’s favorite local groups come together for a day of free, familyfriendly music. Also enjoy beer, wine, food trucks and arts and crafts. Marin Rod and Gun Club (San Rafael). sresproductions.com

OCT 14–29 The Makropulos Case After 300 years of youth, Emilia Marty’s elixir is wearing off. Watch and see if she can flirt her way to immortality.

OCT 15–16 Treasure Island Music Festival This Bay Area music event is back for its 10th year, with alfresco performances from Sigur Rós, Ice Cube and more, along with local food and drink. Treasure Island (SF). treasure islandfestival.com OCT 19 The Temper Trap This acclaimed indie rock group is known for chart-topping singles like “Sweet Disposition” and “Fader.” Enjoy danceable hits direct from Australia.

MARIN Art Abloom Studio and Gallery Classes for artists. 751 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.256.1112, artabloom.com Art Works Downtown 20/20 Vision: Past, Present, Future An exhibition celebrating 20 years of Art Works Downtown, through November 11. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.451.8119, artworksdowntown.org Bolinas Gallery An eclectic collection of contemporary art. 52 Wharf Road, Bolinas.

Claudia Chapline Gallery and Sculpture Garden Works by Claudia Chapline, Jim Garmhausen, Etta Deikman and others. 3445 Shoreline Hwy, Stinson Beach. 415.868.2308, cchapline.com College of Marin Fine Arts Gallery American Artist George Demont Otis: Visions of Marin Works by the artist, presented by the Kentfield Greenbrae Historical Society. 835 College Ave, Kentfield. 41 .485.9494, kghs.org Desta Gallery Shifting Tides, through September. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.524.8932, destagallery.com di Rosa Equilibrium: A Paul Kos Survey Western landscapes from San Francisco–based Paul Kos, through October 2. 5200 Carneros Hwy, Napa. 707.226.5991, dirosaart.org Fine Art Etc. Featuring a collection of sculptures and paintings by artists from Northern California and around the world. 686 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1107, fineart tc.com Gallery Route One Stories to Tell Works by Cynthia Tom, through October 30. 11101 Hwy One, Point Reyes. 415.663.1347, galleryrouteone.org

Marin Society of Artists In Your Dreams National Exhibit A juried fine arts exhibition, through October 29. 1515 3rd St, San Rafael. 415.454.9561, marin societyofartists.org Masterworks Kids’ Art Studio Youth art classes. 305B Montecito Drive, Corte Madera. 415.945.7945, master workskidsart.com Mine Gallery Original contemporary art. 1820 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 415.755.4472, gallerymine.com O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Dreamscapes A juried exhibition, through October 20. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.4331, ohanloncenter.org Petri’s Fine Arts Ongoing works. 690 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.2626, petris fineart .com Robert Allen Fine Art Local Landscapes in Abstraction A group exhibition, October 6–November 25. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.2800, robert allenfineart.co Robert Beck Gallery Early California and contemporary plein air paintings. 222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.456.7898, beckgallery.org Robert Green Fine Arts Works by John Grillo, Paul Jenkins and more. 154 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.381.8776, rgfineart .com Roberta English Art by Cheung Lee, Mayumi Oda, Li Huayi, Ju Ming and Toko Shinoda. 1615 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

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415.331.2975, robertaenglish.com Rock Hill Gallery Art in the California Parks Watercolors by the Marin County Watercolor Society, through October 5. 145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon. 415.435.9108, ccctiburon.net Room Art Gallery Works by both Bay Area artists and major masters; the largest collection of Picasso, Chagall and others in Marin County. 86 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.380.7940, roomartgallery.com Seager Gray Gallery Charles Eckart: Adventures of the Optic Nerve, through October 16. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.384.8288, seagergray.com Smith Andersen North Works by established and emerging artists. 20 Greenfield ve, San Anselmo. 415.455.9733, smithandersen north.com Studio 333 Art and events. 333A Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.8272, studio333.info Studio 4 Art Work by local artists, classes and workshops with materials included. 1133 Grant Ave, Novato. 415.596.5546, studio4art.net The Blissful Gallery Oils, watercolors and prints by painter Emmeline Craig. 3415 Shoreline Hwy, Stinson Beach, 415.868.2787, emmelinecraig.com Zener Schon Contemporary Art Contemporary works

in various mediums by Eric Zener, Paige Smith, JD Wilson and others. 23 Sunnyside Ave, 415.738.8505, zener schongallery.com

SAN FRANCISCO ArtHaus The Lake Art by John Wood. 411 Brannan St, 415.977.0223, arthaus-sf.com

Caldwell Snyder Gallery The Space in Between Recent paintings by John Gibson, through October 5. 341 Sutter St, 415.392.2299, caldwellsnyder.com California Historical Society Native Portraits: Contemporary Tintypes by Ed Drew A series of portraits of members of the Klamath, Modoc and Pit River Paiute tribes, through November 27. 678 Mission Street, SF, 415.357.1848, california historicalsociety.org Fouladi Projects New paintings by Omar Chacon, November 4–December 17. 1803 Market St, 415.621.2535, fouladiprojects.com George Lawson Gallery Radical Monochrome paintings from the Goodman Duffy co lection, through October 22. 315 Potrero Ave, 415.703.4400, georgelawson gallery.com Gregory Lind Gallery Works by Eamon O’Kane, through October 22. 49 Geary St, 415.296.9661, gregorylindgallery.com Hackett-Mill Original art. 201 Post St, 415.362.3377, hackettmill.com John Berggruen Gallery Sculpture in the Garden An exhibition of outdoor

The Holidays are upon us!!! Save the Dates • Come Join us December 9 - 11, 2016 In the “Big” Tent, on the Waterfront!

Friday December 9

Celebrating Ho Ho Hollywood!

The Naughty or Nice Ball 20 Restaurants and Wineries Live Band and Dancing Saturday December 10

Marin Kids Making Merry

Children’s Holiday Activities and Entertainment

29th Annual Lighted Boat Parade, Fireworks Spectacular & Captains After Party Live Band, Gourmet Food Trucks, & No-Host Bar Sunday December 11

Jingle Bells 5K, Kids Fun Run and Pancake Breakfast Proceeds go to the Dipsea Kidz & Waterfront Kids Programs

For tickets, information or to donate to the fireworks: www.sausalitowinterfest.com

Sponsored by: Sausalito-on-the-Waterfront Foundation

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Out & About / CALENDAR works on temporary view in Berggruen’s St. Helena garden, through October 31. 10 Hawthorne St, 415.781.4629, berggruen.com Pier 24 Photography Collected Art from the Pilara Foundation collection, through January 31. Pier 24, 415.512.7424, pier24.org Rena Bransten Projects Works by national and international contemporary artists. 1639 Market St, 415.982.3292, renabransten gallery.com San Francisco Art Institute The Proposal Works by Jill Magid, through December 10. 800 Chestnut Street, 415.771.7020, sfai.edu

landscape, through October (Bolinas). 415.868.0330, bolinasmuseum.org

Thomas Reynolds Gallery Pieces by contemporary painters, most addressing the intersection of realism and abstraction. 2291 Pine St, 415.441.4093, thomasreynolds.com

Marin Museum of the American Indian Braving Two Worlds Works by contemporary Native American artists, through December 18 (Novato). 415.897.4064, marinindian.com

MUSEUMS MARIN Bay Area Discovery Museum Imagine, create and transform while exploring the unique museum’s ongoing exhibits (Sausalito). 415.339.3900, baykidsmuseum.org

Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Emerging Artists of Northern California Works from five Northern California artists, through October 23 (Novato). 415.506.0137, marinmoca.org

Bolinas Museum Bounty: Fine Food Production in Coastal Marin from 1834 to the 21st Century A selection of maps, local photographs and farm equipment celebrating our unique agricultural

BAY AREA Asian Art Museum Mother-of-Pearl Lacquerware from Korea

An exhibition devoted to the time-honored Korean tradition of luminous decoration, through October 23 (SF). 415.581.3711, asianart.org California Academy of Sciences The past, present and future of our solar system, narrated by George Takei. (SF). 415.379.8000, calacademy.org Conservatory of Flowers The Wild Bunch: Succulents, Cacti and Fat Plants The conservatory celebrates the world’s water-hoarding plants in this roughand-tumble exhibit, through October 16 (SF). 415.831.2090, con servatoryofflowers.org

Contemporary Jewish Museum Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition A comprehensive look at the full breadth of the work of the legendary filmmaker, with production photography, set models, costumes, props and more, through October 30 (SF). 415.655.7800, thecjm.org de Young Ed Ruscha and the Great American West Works that reveal the artist’s engagement with the American West and its starring role in our national mythology, through October 9 (SF). 415.750.3600, deyoungfamsf.org Exploratorium Ongoing interactive exhibits (SF). 415.397.5673, exploratorium.edu

Legion of Honor California BookWorks Modern and contemporary artists’ books and portfolios allow viewers to see the state from the vantage point of creators, through October 16 (SF). 415.750.3600, legionofhonor.famsf.org Museum of Craft and Design Reflection Works by Marianne Lettieri, through January 22 (SF). 415.773.0303, sfmcd.org Oakland Museum of California Oakland, I Want You to Know… An artistic commentary on the gentrification of Oakland as seen through the eyes of the community, through October 30 (Oakland). 510.318.8400, museumca.org

WE’RE SAILING TO MAKE SOMEDAY, TODAY! 11TH Annual Pacific Union Leukemia Cup Regatta OCTOBER 22-23, 2016 SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB BELVEDERE, CA Join hundreds of Bay Area sailors as we sail and fundraise to find a cure for blood cancer! For more information contact Jennifer Daly 415-625-1139 Jennifer.Daly@LLS.org

Sign up today! www.SFLCup.org Thank you to this year’s generous sponsors! Pacific Union Hannig Law/Danford Foundation Accel Wells Fargo Belvedere Cove Foundation/ Cromar Foundation Hot Ticket Racing

Takeda Oncology Capital Pacific Enersen Foundation KKMI John Muir Health N2Growth & N2Ventures Stroub Construction

In-Kind Sponsors: Marin Magazine iHeart Media Rockbridge Productions Laub Dermatology Lagunitas Beer

Lemonint San Francisco Yacht Club Whtiecaps Marine Outfitters Modern Sailing School

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SFMOMA Japanese Photography from Postwar to Now An exhibition highlighting SFMOMA’s collection of nearly 200 Japanese photographs, October 15–March 12 (SF). 415.357.4000, sfmoma.org Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Pairings: 16 Artists Creatively Combined Artworks — like the area’s food and wine — are brought together to create surprising and harmonious combinations, October 8–December 31 (Sonoma). svma.org The Walt Disney Family Museum Wish Upon a Star: The Art of Pinocchio A neverbefore-seen glimpse at the artistic process of one of Disney’s most

influential animated films, through January 9 (SF). 415.345.6800, waltdisney.org

will be one for the books. Meadow Club (Fairfax). 415.459.6245, marincil.org

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Murmur Wall Designed by Future Cities Lab, the Murmur Wall is a combination of sculpture, light and data collection along the wall at the main entrance to YBCA, through 2016 (SF). 415.978.2787, ybca.org

OCT 1 Mendocino Gala Harvest Festival Take a trip out of town for a curated taste of the best Mendocino County has to offer. Local food and wine is accompanied by danceable live music; the event benefi s the Mendocino College Foundation, a nonprofit that provides scholarships and more. Mendocino College Student Plaza (Ukiah). mcfgala.com

EVENTS OCT 1 Angels by the Bay Help the Marin Center for Independent Living celebrate 37 years of service to the community. Wine tasting, silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing, a poker tournament and a cigar bar ensure this evening

OCT 7 Inspiration Dinner Honoring Peter Coyote Head to San Rafael to honor actor, Zen priest and counterculture pioneer Peter Coyote for his contributions to

society. Presented by the International Association of Sufism, the ticketed dinner features notable speakers from around the Bay Area. Embassy Suites (San Rafael). ias.org OCT 8 Dipsea Hike Hike or run a 6-mile trail loop on Mount Tamalpais starting and ending with the famous Dipsea steps, benefiting Zero Breast Cancer. Old Mill Park (Mill Valley). 415.507.1949, zero breastcancer.org OCT 8 FallFest Join San Francisco magazine along with 30 local restaurateurs and 20 area wineries for a day of alfresco sipping and nibbling. Enjoy live music, chef demonstrations and more between bites. Justin

Herman Plaza (SF). sffallfest2016. strikingly.com OCT 8 Marin Charitable Oktoberfest Celebrate Marin Charitable, which supports education and enrichment for children throughout the county, by attending its fall fundraiser. Indulge in German fare, games and music. Unity of Marin (Novato). marin charitable.org OCT 8 Reach for the Stars Gala Sunny Hills Services presents its annual gala, boasting a dinner, auction and other amusements, in support of the organization’s youth services. Historic Lichtenberg Estate (San Rafael). 415.457.3200, sunny hillsservices.org

OCT 18 TNDC Pool Toss Pay for the privilege of tossing some of the Bay Area’s more recognizable faces into the Phoenix Hotel swimming pool, all while raising money for kids and families residing in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco. Phoenix Hotel (SF). 415.358.3906, tndc.org OCT 20–23 Gnoss Field Safety Awareness Week Several days of events focusing on safety awareness. Gnoss Field (Novato). gfsaw.online OCT 23 Milley Awards Celebrate Mill Valley’s unique community at the Milley Awards, which honor creative achievements throughout the area. This year’s

BE INSPIRED One-Day Pop-Up Art Exhibit

Featuring award-winning Tiburon artist Ingrid C. Lockowandt Winner of 2015 Marin Magazine Cover Contest | Finalist 2016 Marin Magazine Cover Contest

Three Girls 36 in x 36 in, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010 © Ingrid C. Lockowandt, Betty Chen, New York City, Private Collection

The Harmonica Player 18 in x 24 in, Acrylic on Canvas, 2014 © Ingrid C. Lockowandt, Commissioned Portrait, Private Collection

Free Art Community Event

Special Guest: The artist Hines performs an inspiring Abstract Painting Demonstration

Saturday October 8th, 10am – 6pm

In the former Shark’s Deli parking lot, 1600 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920 IngridLockowandt.com (415) 991-9163

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recipients have made an impact in the literary world, performing arts, film and other fields. Community Center (Mill Valley). milleyawards.org

pet psychics, a canine costume contest, food, drink and other treats. Jack London Square (Oakland). 510.645.9292, jack londonsquare.com

OCT 27–30 The San Francisco Fall Art and Antiques Show Titled “Animalia: Animals in Art & Antiques,” this year’s festival looks back on 35 years through pieces depicting and celebrating the animal kingdom, along with the accompanying symbolism. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion (SF). sffas.org

OCT 29 Halloween Bash Kick off our trickor-treating by taking your costumes for a test run and bringing canned food to Bon Air Center, to be distributed through the Marin Food Bank. Also enjoy live music, pumpkin decorating, face painting and more. Bon Air Center (Larkspur). 415.461.0200, bonair.com

OCT 28–29 Boo! Barks, Brews and Bites Bring your pets for a Halloween-themed event on the Oakland waterfront. There will be paw painting,

OCT 30 Sonoma Uncorked More than 25 home winemakers proudly pour their red and white blends, local chefs provide

delicious small bites and guests have an opportunity to bid on fabulous silent auction items. Cornerstone/ Tyge Williams Barn (Sonoma). sonomauncorked. eventbrite.com OCT 31 Halloween Night Stuffed Animal Giveaway Don’t miss the annual family event during this year’s trickor-treating festivities, back for its 29th year. Bring the kids — each child can choose from hundreds of stuffed animals of all shapes and sizes. 31 Lomita Dr (Mill Valley).

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Mill Valley Film Festival welcomes more than 200 filmmakers representing more than 50 countries to Marin County as it screens a variety of new cinema, with spotlights, Q&As and galas interspersed throughout. Various locations (Marin County). 415.383.5256, mvff.com OCT 19 Tristan and Isolde The Metropolitan Opera screens live in Larkspur. The first performance transmission is conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. The Lark Theater (Larkspur). 415.924.5111, larktheater.net OCT 20–23 Alexander Valley Film Festival Check out the second iteration of this wine

country film festival, featuring a medley of local, independent and big box screenings around Sonoma County. This festival is presented by the Alexander Valley Film Society, which offers year-round educational outreach and cultural programming. Various locations (Sonoma). avfilmsociety.org OCT 20–23 The Golden Age Enjoy a performance by the Bolshoi Ballet from the comfort of your Larkspur theater seat. Travel to 1920s Europe for a colorful and satirical account of the era’s Mafia tales and subsequent love stories. The Lark Theater (Larkspur). 415.924.5111, larktheater.net

NATURE WALKS & TALKS OCT 2 Talons: A Festival Celebrating Birds of Prey The Hungry Owl Project, in collaboration with Marin Art and Garden Center, honors birds of prey with this educational event. Marin Art and Garden Center (Ross). 415.455.5260, magc.org OCT 4 Patti Smith Legendary rock artist, poet and author Patti Smith heads to San Francisco to chat with Dan Stone about her memoirs Just Kids and M Train, with a special musical performance by Lenny Kaye. Nourse Theater (SF). 415.563.2463, cityarts.net

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OCT 8 Conventional Wisdom: Lecture and Book Signing with Arthur Drooker Photographer and author Arthur Drooker offers a behind-thescenes look at 10 of the most unique conventions around the country. The Image Flow (Mill Valley). 415.388.3569, the imageflo .com OCT 9 The French Market Peruse this outdoor antique market in search of art, books, textiles, vintage and estate jewelry, furniture, prints and much more, accompanied by French music and crepes. Marin Civic Center (San Rafael). 415.383.2252, golden gateshows.com

OCT 10 Evolution and Spread of the Most Cooperative and Invasive Species: Us Join Curtis Marean for an exploration of our human origins during this special Leakey Lecture. Learn about the historical human impact on biology, culture and behavior. African Hall at the California Academy of Sciences (SF). 415.379.8000, calacademy.org OCT 15 Pumpkin with Succulents Make and Take Up the ante on your jack-o’-lantern game with a succulentfilled pumpkin. Create a fun and unique planter to adorn your front porch throughout the Halloween season. Armstrong Garden

Centers (Glendora). armstronggarden.com OCT 16 Tomales Farm and Flea Market Back for its 11th year, this annual community event has become a spirited day of selling, shopping, swapping, eating and live music. Downtown (Tomales). 707.878.2431 OCT 29 Bay Area Science Discovery Day Bring your children to unleash their inner scientist and spend the day exploring an incredible array of fun, interactive exhibits with hands-on games and experiments involving robotics, animals, microbes and DNA. Sonoma County Fairgrounds (Santa Rosa). northbay science.org

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CORTE MADERA BLUE BARN GOURMET American The first Marin outpost of the S.F.-based eatery has proven very popular. The menu includes customizable salads, toasted sandwiches, soups and more, prepared with locally harvested produce and proteins. Try the buffalo milk gelato from Double 8 Dairy of West Marin. Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.1104, bluebarngourmet.com b $$ s ∞ LD º IL FORNAIO Italian This upscale Italian restaurant franchise’s menu offers, aside from the pizzas and pastas, a variety of salads and carb-free entrées. 223 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.4400, ilfornaio.com s $$ s ∞ C LD BR

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PACIFIC CATCH PanAsian The well-priced menu features freshly caught items and Pacific Rim-inspired small or main plates, including wasabi bowls filled with white or brown rice, veggies and a choice of chicken, beef or fish (cooked or raw). Pacific Catch is successfully modeled after the Paia Fish House on Maui, down to the chalkboard menu and Hawaiian

music. 133 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.3474, pacificcatch com s $$ s ∞ C LD º PIG IN A PICKLE American Fresh local ingredients and the highest-quality brisket, pork, ribs and chicken comprise the menu of this Town Center eatery. Sauces are crafted to represent the best American barbecue regions, from Memphis to South Carolina. House-made pickles, buns and sausages will keep you coming back. 341 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.891.3265, pig inapicklebbq.com b $$$ s ∞ BLD THREE BIRDS WINE BAR California This oneroom bar and wine shop features more than 20 options by the glass and a selection of bottles to take home. Enjoy an array of cheese and charcuterie in addition to other bar snacks in the comfortable lounge. 207 Corte Madera Ave, 415.927.9466, three birdswinebar.com b $$ ∞ º VEGGIE GRILL Vegan/ Vegetarian Veggie Grill is a fast-casual restaurant chain that celebrates the veggie by offering a variety of hot sandwiches and burgers, entree salads,

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Grilly’s is an easy and delicious stop. Pick up a couple burritos and the much-loved chicken taco salad and you have a lunch or dinner to please the whole family. 1 Bolinas Ave, 415.457.6171, grillys.com $ s ∞ C BLD

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123 BOLINAS California Created by four friends wanting to showcase seasonal fare in a relaxing, intimate environment, this cozy, one-room eatery offers locally brewed beer, small-production wines and seasonal food along with the view of Bolinas Park through the floorto-ceiling windows. 123 Bolinas St, 415.488.5123, 123bolinas.com b $$ s ∞ D º BAREFOOT CAFE American Chef Tony Senehi prepares fresh Californian dishes made with local, organic ingredients, from sustainable sources. A popular brunch location, neighbors and tourists come to this quaint restaurant in the heart of Fairfax for everything from their eggs benedict to panna cotta dessert. 1900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.460.2160, barefootcafe.com b $$ s BLD FRADELIZIO’S Italian Fradelizio’s blends Northern Italian cuisine with Californiainspired healthy fare using the freshest ingredients possible. 35 Broadway Blvd, 415.459.1618, fradelizios.com b $$$ s LD BR GRILLY’S Mexican If you’re looking for a quick, fresh meal,

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SORELLA CAFFE Italian Run by sisters Sonia and Soyara, Sorella, which means “sister” in Italian, serves fresh Italian food with a northern influence. Customer favorites include the cioppino, butternut squash ravioli and Pollo alla Sorella. Another highlight is the giant wheel of Grana Padana cheese. And if that isn’t enough, stop by for live music every second and fourth Thursday of the month, as well as accordion music every Friday and a piano, bass and drums combo every Saturday. 107 Bolinas Rd, 415.258.4520, sorellacaffe.co b $$$ s D VILLAGE SAKE Japanese Lucky for Fairfax, beloved former Sushi Ran chef Scott Whitman and talented Marin-based restaurateur partners have opened an Izakaya — a Japanese style community pub — on Bolinas Street. In this compact space you’ll find maki rolls and skewers, plus

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LARKSPUR AMALFI RISTORANTE Italian Antonio Volpicelli, of Don Antonio in Tiburon, has taken over the old Fabrizio space and filled it with more traditional Italian cuisine. The menu offers an assortment of classic dishes like orgonzola gnocchi, veal parmesan, carbonara and an extensive wine list. Guests are welcome to enjoy any one of these items on the spacious outdoor patio. 455 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.3332, amalfi ristorantelarkspur.com b $$ ∞ LD FARM HOUSE LOCAL California This downtown Larkspur gem is sure to please with simple, healthy food in a warm, cozy atmosphere — both inside and outside on the covered patio. The seasonal menu follows what is fresh and local with dishes such as fluffy omelets stuffed with local meats, cheeses and vegetables. 25 Ward St, 415.891.8577, farm houselocal.com b $$ s ∞ BL FARMSHOP California Located in the Marin Country Mart since 2013, Farmshop Marin has quickly become a top spot here in the county. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Marin Country Mart, 2233 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.755.6700, farmshopca.com s $$$ s ∞ C LD BR

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LEFT BANK RESTAURANT French Known for award-winning French cuisine and a lively brasserie ambience, this corner spot on Magnolia Avenue rates high with locals. Those with a small appetite (or budget) can opt for happy hour appetizers (4 to 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, Monday to Friday), most priced under $6. 507 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.3331, leftbank.com s $$$ s ∞ C LD BR MARIN BREWING CO. American Grab a cold beer made on site and pair it with fish ’n’ chips — in this case fresh cod dipped in Mt. Tam pale ale batter, served with steak fries and homemade tartar sauce — or another item from the all-American menu. Marin Country Mart, 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.4677, marinbrewing.com b $$ s ∞ LD º PERRY’S American The San Francisco mainstay has opened another new location, this time across the bridge in Larkspur, bringing with it its wide selection of salads, steaks and comfort favorites like French onion soup. Replacing the Lark Creek Inn, the skylights bring in plenty of natural light and an expanded bar is ideal for sipping the restaurant’s famed bloody mary’s. Valet parking is offered and brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays. 234 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.1877, perryssf.com s $$ LD º PICCO California Popular since its inception, Picco has

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a seasonally driven menu featuring items such as risotto (made every half hour) that keep patrons coming back. Pizzeria Picco next door is famous for its wood-fired pizzas, wine selection and softserve Straus Family Creamery ice cream. 320 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.0300, restaurantpicco.com s $$$ s ∞ C D RUSTIC BAKERY California This homegrown bakery is known and loved the world over. In fact, Pope Francis famously requested Rustic Bakery flatbread and crostini when he visited the United States in 2015. Bread that’s baked fresh each morning in addition to granola, cookies, muffins and croissants make this a local staple. 1139 Magnolia Ave, 415.925.1556; 2017 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.9900; rusticbakery.com b $$ s ∞ BLD BR

MILL VALLEY BOO KOO Asian Authentic Asian street food for $10 or less. The restaurant offers options for every eater—vegans, glutenfrees, vegetarians and carnivores. Popular items include chicken pho, vegan summer rolls, pad thai and five-spice pork satay, all made with organic, locally sourced veggies and proteins. 25 Miller Ave, 415.888.8303, eatbookoo.com b $ s ∞ LD BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE American Oysters Bingo, baby back ribs and Chili-Lime “Brick” Chicken are a few of the satisfying,

comfort-food menu items that have made this classic roadhouse a favorite since the ’30s. The warm, dark-wood bar with red leather booths is a popular spot for cocktails, conversations or a light meal. 15 Shoreline Hwy, 415.331.2600, buckeyeroadhouse.com s $$ C LD BR BUNGALOW 44 American One of Mill Valley’s neighborhood hot spots, featuring contemporary California comfort food, signature cocktails, fine wine, and one-dollar oysters from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day. 44 E. Blithedale Ave, 415.381.2500, bungalow44.com s $$$ s ∞ C D EL PASEO American This award-wining eatery in the heart of downtown Mill Valley has been voted most romantic restaurant in Northern California. Built from Mount Tam railroad ties and brick in 1947, El Paseo was restored by owner Sammy Hagar in 2009. The menu offers classic Californian cuisine that’s generously influenced by Spain and an extensive wine list. 17 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0741, elpaseomillvalley.com b $$$ ∞ C D HARMONY Chinese Enjoy a lighter take on Chinese at this restaurant, nestled in the Strawberry Village. The barbecue pork bun is filled with housemade roasted meat in a savory sauce, and fresh mussels are accented with red chili and Thai basil. Pair your pick with wine, beer or tea. Be sure to check out the weekday lunch special

for an excellent deal. Strawberry Village, 415.381.5300, harmony restaurantgroup.com b $$ s LD LA GINESTRA Italian A favorite family spot for over 30 years; getting a table or booth here can take awhile. While this old-school Italian eatery is known for traditional pastas, veal dishes, pizzas and dry martinis, the familiar wait staff s also part of the attraction. 127 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0224, laginestramv.com s $$ s D PIATTI RISTORANTE AND BAR Italian The staff rides itself on capturing the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. Get a table by the window or on the outdoor deck for a truly exceptional view right on the water. Peruse the impressive selection of Italian wines to accompany your rustic seasonal meal. 625 Redwood Hwy, 415.380.2525, piatti.com s $$ s ∞ C LD BR MOLINA California Focusing on woodfired, California coastal cuisine, the menu features items cooked in the famed Alan Scott oven and selected from Marin County’s farmers’ markets, including shellfish, oysters, rabbit, pig, quail and cattle. Both the menu and the music change nightly. 17 Madrona St, 415.383.4200, molinarestaurant.com b $$$ ∞ D BR PIAZZA D’ANGELO Italian It’s always a party at this longstanding hot spot. A great place to meet up with friends for a fresh

plate of pasta, or make some new friends at the bar. The menu is known for creative, seasonal dishes like the stuffed veal loin with wild mushrooms and house-made mozzarella. 22 Miller Ave, 415.388.2000, piazzadangelo.com s $$ s ∞ C LD BR º ROBATA GRILL AND SUSHI Japanese Robata translates as “by the fireside”; fittingly, food here can be cooked on an open fire and served in appetizer-size portions to pass around the table. Or simply order your own sushi or entree from the menu. 591 Redwood Hwy, 415.381.8400, robatagrill.com b $$ s LD SHORELINE COFFEE SHOP American Tucked away in a parking lot at Tam Junction, this coffee shop is a funky diner with a smalltown feel. Check out the mix of Mexican and traditional breakfast fare. 221 Shoreline Hwy, 415.388.9085 b $$ s ∞ BL BR SOL FOOD Puerto Rican This Marin favorite has opened in Mill Valley, still serving up everyone’s favorite Puerto Rican cuisine. The line can get long, but the food is well worth it. 401 Miller Ave, 415.380.1986, solfoodrestaurant.com $$ s ∞ BLD SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL CAFE American Located at the entrance of Sweetwater Music Hall, the cafe is dedicated to the FLOSS philosophy: Fresh, Local, Organic, Seasonal and Sustainable. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner

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BOCA TAVERN American Bring a date or celebrate a special event at this classic steak house, which features wholesome American fare. Favorites include the mac ’n’cheese croquettes, hanger steak and duck-fat fries. 340 Ignacio Blvd, 415.883.0901, bocasteak.com s $$$ s ∞ C LD º

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MARVIN’S RESTAURANT American Voted “Best Breakfast in Novato,” this spot is known for serving up generous portions of Americanstyle breakfast and lunch fare at a great value. The corned beef hash, benedicts and superb service attract

a consistent crowd all year round. 1112 Grant Ave, 415.892.4482 $s∞ RUSTIC BAKERY California Organic pastries, breads, salads and sandwiches are on the menu here, including daily seasonal specials. 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 b $$ s ∞ BLD BR THE SPEAKEASY American There’s nothing like the comfort of a solid burger and beer when you’re kicking back and watching the game, and the Speakeasy provides you with just that. In addition to the 10 beers on tap, you can go beyond traditional pub grub with treats like a deconstructed salmon salad. 504 Alameda del Prado, 415.883.7793, thespeakeasynovato.com bº

SAN ANSELMO BAAN THAI CUISINE Thai Known for its mango sticky rice, this restaurant is committed to bringing their customers fresh, local and seasonal food. Warm up with the tom kha soup or stave off he heat with a lychee iced tea. 726 San Anselmo Ave, 415.457.9470, baanthaimarin.com b $$ LD COMFORTS CAFE American Established in 1986, Comforts has a cozy sit-down patio and serves breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. A large take-out section

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offers fresh bakery items, seasonal salads, soups, sandwiches and even entrees for dinner at home. Besides the famous and popular Chinese chicken salad, other winners are the stuffed pecan-crusted French toast, flavorful scrambles, Chicken Okasan ( nicknamed “Crack Chicken” by fans) and wonton soup. 335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840, comfortscafe.com b $$ s ∞ BL BR INSALATA’S Mediterranean Award-winning chef Heidi Krahling offers Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes prepared with delicious produce and artisan meats.120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.457.7700, insalatas.com s $$$ s C LD BR M.H. BREAD AND BUTTER California This one-stop shop offers everything from coffee and pastries to artisan bread and braised meats. High-quality ingredients and a comfortable atmosphere make MH worth checking out. 101 San Anselmo Ave, 415.755.4575, mhbreadandbutter.com $$ s ∞ BL BR TACO JANE’S Mexican Named after the owner’s mother, this casual, colorful place welcomes the whole family. Don’t miss out on Jane’s handmade agave margarita or grilled plantains with crema. 21 Tamalpais Ave, 415.454.6562, tacojanes.com s $$ s ∞ LD BR VALENTI & CO. Italian This bright and cozy space is the ideal environment for authentic

Italian dishes made with local ingredients. A seat at the chef’s table gives a prime view of the open kitchen. 337 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.7800, valentico.com b $$$ D

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flatbreads, handmade pastas and organic salads, all innovatively prepared. The kitchen is open to the dining room and there’s a full bar with artisan cocktails. 881 Fourth St, 415.721.0600, vinantico.com s $$ s C LD º

SAUSALITO ANGELINO RESTAURANT Italian An authentic Italian restaurant with handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti, showcasing cuisine of the Campania region for over 20 years. 621 Bridgeway, 415.331.5225, angelino restaurant.com s $$$ s BLD BAR BOCCE American Food just tastes better on a bayside patio with fire pits and a bocce ball court. Order one of the sourdough bread pizzas and a glass of wine and you’ll see why this casual eatery, overseen by Robert Price of Buckeye and Bungalow 44, has become a local favorite. 1250 Bridgeway, 415.331.0555, barbocce.com s $$ s ∞ LD BARREL HOUSE TAVERN California Stop by Barrel House for great local food enhanced by fantastic bay and city views. The relaxed urban setting is a perfect match for the barrel-aged cocktails. 660 Bridgeway, 415.729.9593, barrelhousetavern.com s $$$ s ∞ LD º F3/FAST FOOD FRANCAIS French Owned and operated by the owners of Le Garage, F3 serves brunch, lunch and

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TASTE OF THE HIMALAYAS Himalayan Popular for lunch and dinner, enjoy authentic food from a faraway region. 2633 Bridgeway, 415.331.1335, sausalitotasteofthe himalayas.com b $$ s LD TOMMY’S WOK Chinese Fresh ingredients, free-range chicken and traditional dishes fulfill the Chinese food craving with a nice atmosphere for dining in and great takeout for a night at home. 3001 Bridgeway, 415.332.5818, tommyswok.com b $$ s ∞ LD THE TRIDENT Seafood Set in a turn-of-thecentury building constructed for the San Francisco Yacht Club, this waterfront restaurant is a shoe-in for date night. The restaurant, a famous 1970s hangout, is now known for supporting local farmers, fisherman and organic food producers. 558 Bridgeway, 415.331.3232, the tridentsausalito.com s $$$ s ∞ LD BR º

TIBURON CAPRICE California Book the private party room for large groups or just relax in this romantic dinner spot. Take advantage of the restaurant’s wellpriced three-course dinners for less than $25, and don’t miss prime rib Mondays. 2000 Paradise Dr, 415.435.3400, thecaprice.com s $$$ D DON ANTONIO TRATTORIA Italian Located in Tiburon’s Ark Row, this trattoria serves authentic

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Italian cuisine in a quaint setting. Traditional selections include chicken piccata, organic roasted rack of lamb and house-made pesto. 114 Main St, 415.435.0400, donantoniotrattoria.com b $$ D GUAYMAS RESTAURANT Mexican Situated right next to the Tiburon ferry terminal on the waterfront, it’s got touch-it-you’re-soclose city views and outdoor seating, making it a great place to bring visitors on a warm summer night. Happy hour is 4 to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. 5 Main St, 415.435.6300, guaymasrestaurant.com s $$$ s ∞ C LD º LUNA BLU Sicilian Executive chef Renzo Azzarello and his wife, Crystal, serve English afternoon tea (a special service by reservation only). The menu changes daily, incorporating seasonal, fresh and organic produce. The restaurant has partnered with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, so all the seafood is sustainable. In 2014 diners voted Luna Blu one of the Top 100 Neighborhood Gem restaurants in America. 35 Main St, 415.789.5844 s $$$ s ∞ LD MILANO Italian Located in the Cove Shopping Center, this familyowned neighborhood spot is known for its pasta and friendly service. Favorites like the cheesy garlic bread and pesto keep customers coming back. 1 Blackfield Dr, 415.388.9100 s $$ s ∞ LD

NEW MORNING CAFE American Sit outside or in at this casual cafe. On a sunny morning, the place is filled with locals enjoying the sun and extensive breakfast menu; lunch is served as well. 1696 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.4315 s ∞ BL RUSTIC BAKERY California The newest location of this beloved bakery offers the same menu as the other locations as well as outdoor dining. Enjoy a wide selection of fresh salads, sandwiches and pastries on the boardwalk. 1550 Tiburon Blvd, 415.797.6123, rusticbakery.com b $$ s C BLD BR SALT & PEPPER American This sunfilled one-room restaurant, featuring hardwood floors and blue-checkered tablecloths, is an area favorite. Popular items include scallops, ribeye steak, a beef burger and traditional crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce. 38 Main St, 415.435.3594 b s ∞ LD SAM’S ANCHOR CAFE American The new menu at this seaside institution features local organic produce and sustainably sourced meats and fish. Chef Robert Taylor, formerly of Farallon, has curated an oyster list for the raw bar menu and a fresh cocktail list to boot. 27 Main St, 415.435.4527, samscafe.com s $$$ s ∞ C LD BR º SERVINO RISTORANTE Italian Chef and owner Angelo Servino highlights organic ingredients in an array of rustic Italian dishes, including house-made

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• BALBOA CAFE MILL VALLEY California The San Francisco institution has become a place to see and be seen in Mill Valley, especially after 142 Throckmorton comedy nights. Menu includes Niman flat-iron steak, braised beef brisket risotto and classic burgers. 38 Miller Ave, 415.381.7321, balboacafe.com s $$$ ∞ LD BR º Pate de Champagne

pastas, wood oven pizzas, and seasonal specialties. Located on the bay in Tiburon, Servino also prides itself on itsextensive sustainable seafood program. Savor la dolce vita on the waterfront patio. 9 Main St, 415.435.2676, servino.com s $$$ s ∞ C LD BR º TIBURON TAVERN California The atmosphere here is enhanced by two outdoor patios, two indoor fireplaces and fresh flowers. Happy hour is 4 to 6:30 p.m. every day. 1651 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.5996, lodgeattiburon.com s $$ s ∞ C BLD BR º

WEST MARIN NICK’S COVE American Nick’s Cove offers a coastal escape on Tomales Bay, serving famous barbecued local oysters, Dungeness crab mac ’n’ cheese and cocktails using home-grown ingredients. Large windows in the 130seat restaurant provide picturesque views of Tomales Bay and Hog Island. (Marshall). 23240 Hwy 1, 415.663.1033, nickscove.com s $$$ s ∞ C LD BR OSTERIA STELLINA California Whether it’s to cap off a ay of hiking or celebrate a romantic anniversary, Osteria Stellina suits any occasion. The menu is Italian-inspired and features local, organic

ingredients. If you’re up for something unusual, try the goat shoulder, a hit with both tourists and locals (Point Reyes). 11285 Hwy 1, 415.663.9988, osteriastellina.com b $$ s LD PARKSIDE CAFE American Perfect for a sit-down alfresco meal or for grabbing a burger to enjoy on the beach. Beautiful patio garden seating, ocean views, and private wood-fired dinners make this café a relaxing retreat. If you’re on the go, check out the new market and bakery. Choose from an array of organic, locally grown produce, artisan meats and wild seafood (Stinson). 43 Arenal Ave, 415.868.1272, parksidecafe.com s $$$ s ∞ C BLD

RANCHO NICASIO American Known for live music and an extensive menu featuring everything from Dungeness crab cakes to garlic-rosemary lamb medallions, Rancho Nicasio is open seven days a week. Be sure to stop in for happy hour, 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. 1 Old Rancheria (Nicasio) Rd, 415.662.2219, ranchonicasio.com s $$$ s ∞ C LD BR º SAND DOLLAR American Originally built from three barges in Tiburon in 1921, the Sand Dollar Restaurant was floated to Stinson that same year. Enjoy live music along with barbecued local oysters and New England clam chowder. The sunny deck is great in the afternoon (Stinson).

SIR & STAR AT THE OLEMA California The historic inn has reopened as a roadhouse-style restaurant featuring rustic decor and a delicious yet affordable menu. Try the house-made bread and honey butter, the kale Caesar and the stuffed quail, then come back and work your way through the entire menu — most items are $20 or less (Olema). 10000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.663.1034, sirandstar.com b $$ s C D STATION HOUSE CAFE American Fresh local homegrown foods are showcased for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop in on weekends (5 p.m. on Sundays) for live music and wine, beer and cocktails (Point Reyes Station). 11180 Highway 1, 415.663.1515, stationhousecafe.com s $$ s ∞ C BLD BR º

SAN FRANCISCO /EAST BAY AQ RESTAURANT & BAR California AQ takes seasonal to a new level, not only adapting the menu but also transforming the decor of the entire venue to match the weather outside. 1085 Mission St, 415.341.9000, aq-sf.com s $$$ ∞ D BOULI BAR American/ Mediterranean Head to Boulettes Larder’s new bar and dining room for the savory flavors of spicy lamb, feta and mint or the bittersweetness of salad topped with barberries, bulgur and pomegranate, all

in a setting with handsome wood tables and an open kitchen. In the evening, the dining room can readily be reserved for small private parties of up to 24 on request. The views of the Bay Bridge punctuate an unmistakably San Francisco setting. 1 Ferry Building, 415.399.1155, bouletteslarder.com s $$$ s ∞ C BLD BR BUN MEE Vietnamese A fun and casual lunch spot that puts a flavorful twist on classic Vietnamese. Sit back in this playful space with a salad, bowl or sandwich and enjoy the stylish San Francisco vibes. 2015 Fillmore St, 415.800.7696, bunmee.com b $$ s ∞ LD º CAPO’S CHICAGO Italian If you’re craving classic Chicago-style Italian and a venue to match, the endless pizza choices and flavorful pasta and meat selections here will more than satisfy your appetite and take you back in time to the mobster days of the 1920s. 641 Vallejo St, 415.986.8998, sfcapos.com s $$$ s ∞ D º CLIFF HOUSE California Great food, beautiful view and lots of history — what else could you want? An awardwinning wine list? They have that too. Not only does Cliff ouse boast a popular Sunday champagne brunch, it also focuses on local, organic, sustainable ingredients and seafood on its everyday menu. 1090 Point Lobos, 415.386.3330, cliffhouse.c s $$ s BLD

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DABBA Indian Inspired by the Indian-Mexican restaurant Avatar’s in Mill Valley, this latest twist on the concept comes from tech entrepreneur Andy Mercy and former French Laundry and Spruce chef, Walter Abrams. Applying Abrams’ precision, palate and creativity to global culinary traditions, Dabba offers worldly flavors “wrapped in a California state of mind.” 71 Stevenson St, 415.236.3984, dabba. com b $$ ∞ LD EPIC STEAK American An upscale meat lover’s mecca with a sophisticated atmosphere, Epic Steak’s bayside location delivers on all fronts. Professional service, choice cuts of

prime rib and chocolate souffles are among the things that keep patrons coming back. An upstairs bar is also a happy hour favorite. 369 Embarcadero, 415.369.9955, epicsteak.com s $$$ ∞ LD º

The local, seasonal menu complements any trip to the city. Bar is reserved for walk-ins, but reservations are recommended. 3870 17th St, 415.621.3870, frances-sf.com b $$$ D

mao (drunken noodles with pork) to off-thewall cocktails designed by Bon Vivants, this new San Francisco eatery is sure to impress. 55 Cyril Magnin St, 415.362.7456, kinkhao.com s $$$ s LD º

fuses market-fresh ingredients with traditional dishes. The whole atmosphere is bright, colorful and festive, a reflection of Loló’s flavor-blasted menu. 974 Valencia St, 415.643.5656, lolosf.com s $$$ s D BR MICHAEL MINA Japanese/French Michael Mina has clearly mastered the fine line between award-winning art and Alaskan halibut. Each brilliantly crafted dish gives diners a delicate blend of flavors that add up to a distinctive, luxurious dining experience. 252 California St, 415.397.9222, michaelmina.net s $$$ LD

ESPETUS CHURRASCARIA Brazilian This steakhouse boasts a tasting menu of 14 meat courses grilled in the traditional Brazilian method. Patrons control the pace of the prix fixe experience with colored signal cards. 1686 Market St, 415.552.8792, espetus.com s $$$ s C LD

HAKKASAN Chinese The rich-flavored slow-braised beef and the crispy duck salad are popular at this San Francisco destination. Private dining rooms are offered: the Jade Room complete with lazy Susan and the larger Dragon Room for cocktail parties or dinners. 1 Kearny St, 415.829.8148, hakkasan.com s $$$ C LD

LA FOLIE French Chef Roland Passot serves critically acclaimed fare in this intimate, family-run restaurant located in Russian Hill but the menu highlights ingredients from farms in Marin and Sonoma and all along the Pacific Coast and the greater Northwest. 2316 Polk St, 415.776.5577, lafolie.com s $$$ D

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natural design in a streamlined setting, where housemade shiitake mushroom dumplings and succulent grilled beef tongue are among the many options to discover. 499 Dolores St, 415.431.6268, namusf.com s $$ s LD BR º NOPA California The easy California menu shows off oasted chicken and pork chops, with a bouquet of appetizers to set the mood. Although this S.F. destination is busy almost every night (a good sign), the wait at the legendary bar is half the fun. 560 Divisadero St, 415.864.8643, nopasf.com s D BR

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PERRY’S American Perry’s, for over 45 years an institution on Union Street in San Francisco, is known for its classic American food, its warm personable service and its bustling bar. Signature dishes include traditional Cobb salad, prime steaks and, of course, the renowned hamburger. Perry’s also serves a weekend brunch. Hotel Griffon, 155 Steuart St, 415.495.6500, perryssf.com s $$ s ∞ C D º PIKANHAS BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE Steakhouse This all-you-can-eat steakhouse located in Point Richmond offers different cuts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken that are slowly cooked

with special grills to preserve all the natural juices and flavors. 25 W. Richmond Ave, Richmond 510.237.7585, pikanhassteak house.com b $$ s LD RICE PAPER SCISSORS Vietnamese At this brick-and-mortar Mission District spot with a pop-up sibling, try the popular grilled steak bahn mi on one of the bright red stools and stay warm with a pot of jasmine tea. 1710 Mission St, 415.878.6657, ricepaperscissors.com $$ s ∞ LD SESSIONS AT THE PRESIDIO American Located just across the Golden Gate Bridge, this restaurant has serious ties to Marin.

The fruits, vegetables, herbs and olive oil hail from our county thanks in part to the restaurant’s partnership with Skywalker Ranch. Additionally, the 100 craft beer offerings, including 24 draft options, will keep beer lovers more than satisfied. 1 Letterman Drive, 415.655.9413, sessionssf.com s $$ ∞ LD SPAGHETTI BROS. American BIX and Fog City alums Erik Lowe and Aaron Toensing serve inventive American standards like St. Louis–style toasted raviolis and green chile-apple pie with a cheddar cheese crust. The chefs explore regional culinary traditions and translate

them into a Northern Californian lexicon as evidenced by their playful menu and a Negroni-centered bar. 3213 Scott St, 415.939.2726, spaghettibrossf.com s $$$ C D STATE BIRD PROVISIONS American With a wide variety of choices, from fresh local seafood to spicy kimchi yuba to savory pancakes, not to mention a full range of poultry, this uncommon dim sum–style setup features a little bit of everything. 1529 Fillmore St, 415.795.1272, statebirdsf.com b $$ s D

TOWN HALL American The exposed brick and warm, unconventional lighting turn Town Hall’s large space into an intimate yet elegant environment. With a more-than-adequate wine list and savory American classics like pork tenderloin with

honey grits, a visit here should be on everyone’s list. 342 Howard St, 415.908.3900, townhallsf.com s $$$ ∞ C LD º

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Bob Newcomer and Carol Svetcov

• MARIN THEATRE COMPANY CAST PARTY More than $250,000 was raised toward the company’s new play prize and education programs April 2 at the Mill Valley Community Center.

Russ Colombo, Lauren Wallace, Rolanda Bell, Liane Farber, Rachel Mitchell, Dean Karnazes, Kate Grace and Kim Conley

• BANK OF MARIN RUNNING FESTIVAL More than 500 runners joined Dean Karnazes May 22 in Novato for the inaugural event benefiting Bread and Roses and Reset Go.

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Brenda Wright, Willie Brown, Steve Bowdry and Marc Corsi

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OR A LONG time, Alexa and Andy

Price had their moving company’s number on speed dial. The Prices lived in Ross for 15 years, in four different houses, and made a habit of buying homes, remodeling them, and selling them for a profit, relying on Andy’s financial savvy and Alexa’s keen eye for design. Last year, the parents of three decided to make a change. Andy, a tech entrepreneur, wanted a shorter commute to the city and closer proximity to the water. They both thought it would be fun to live in southern Marin. Alexa, a nutritionist by training, started looking online and saw this Tiburon house, which had been remodeled as a spec house, but she thought the sellers were asking too much. When the price went down, the Prices went to see it. “I walked in,” says Andy, “and said, ‘I have to have this house.’ ”

Alexa felt the same way. The large (nearly 8,300 square feet) and very modern house was stunning, with a wide-open floor plan; Golden Gate Bridge views; a 75-foot infinity-edge lap pool; and a dramatic Terzani wire and lead crystal pendant chandelier anchoring the center of the home. For Alexa, it presented a challenge. All their homes had been older, including their most recent, a classic 1930 Ross estate. “I felt like people who love design at some point turn toward modern,” she said, “and I wanted to try something different.” Their realtor, Tracy McLaughlin, was also excited by the idea. “I knew that Alexa’s design aesthetic, combined with the architect and builder’s incredible work, would turn out to be beautiful,” she says. Upon moving in, Alexa started “softening” the contemporary home. Her first project? The yard, which she transformed from a stark setting into a lush, Mediterranean-style

garden, overflowing with boxwood, jasmine, lavender and olive (the home already had a budding olive grove behind the pool). Inside, Alexa created warmth by filling the home with furniture like the Camerich sectional couch, now sitting in the family room at the bottom of the home’s curving staircase. The couch is so cushy, filled with numerous pillows, it’s difficult to imagine wanting to get up from it. On the main floor, Alexa’s done the same, pairing the dining room’s spiky starburst chandelier with cream linen chairs from Sunrise Home and a rough wooden tabletop tray filled with soft, organic-feeling moss balls. Throughout the whole house, the color scheme is a soothing combination of beige, black and gray. It’s so inviting that Andy’s begun entertaining a foreign idea: he’d like to stay. “This place has such a calming effect,” he says. “I just don’t want to leave.” m

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THE DETAILS WHERE THEY PURCHASED The Lyford Drive area of Tiburon WHAT THEY BOUGHT A contemporary seven-bedroom home LISTING AGENT Alix Fagersten, Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty SELLING AGENT Tracy McLaughlin, Pacific Union International–Christie’s International Real Estate THE STATS Price per square foot for homes in the neighborhood: $960

Opposite page: The great room on the main floor, anchored in the center by a skylight, chandelier and curving staircase. This page, opposite from top left: The dining room, with spiky light fixture; the open kitchen, with granite marble island; a painting in one of the children’s rooms; the airy master suite; a cowhide chair; Andy and Alexa, with their three children.

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Thomas Henthorne 415.847.5584

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The New Standard for Modern Living in Tiburon 4

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Endless Summer in Stinson Beach

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Current Listings in Stinson Beach: 162 Seadrift Rd. 3 bed/2 bath/bonus room 121 Seadrift Rd. 2 bed/2 bath/bonus room 45 Laurel Ave. 2 bed/2 bath 25 Calle del Sierra 2 bed/2 bath 136 Buena Vista Ave. 2 bed/2 bath 117 Buena Vista Ave. 3 bed/2 bath Seadrift oceanfront coming soon

Price Upon Request $2,775,000 $1,769,000 $1,595,000 $1,395,000 $1,250,000

The Sherfey Group 3605 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach, California Cell | 415.302.9408 Office | 415.868.9200 SherfeyGroup@deckerbullocksir.com

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Ross

$8,995,000

63LaurelGrove.com

Premier New Construction. This extraordinary modern masterpiece is

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5,500± square feet of living space

situated on 3.3± acres of private level grounds with breathtaking views of Ross

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Infinity pool with cabana and

Valley and Mt. Tamalpais. Located in an exclusive neighborhood of coveted

outdoor kitchen

Ross, the residence blends high design with a practical floor plan that offers

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Flat grassy lawn

the ultimate in indoor/outdoor living. Simply, a one-of-a-kind offering.

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Finishes include Calacatta Marble, Waterworks fixtures, SubZero refrigerator, NanaWall doors

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Home automation system

Jenny Mattson

415.786.6183

jennifer.mattson@sir.com

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Dive In. Your Marin Lifestyle Awaits. Location, Location! Unrivaled, architecturally significant estate enjoys spectacular views of Mt. Tam in Kentfield’s most coveted neighborhood. Renovated to suit a modern lifestyle by Jared Polsky. 70’ lap pool, guest house, and sun-soaked grounds. Ross School District. 111Hill.com

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$6,300,000

111 Hill Drive

Kentfield

Resort Living in Ross

Ideal indoor-outdoor living in

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with outdoor dining bar opens to patio, pool, and lawn on bucolic .5± acre. Minutes from Ross School! 203Bolinas.com

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Price Upon Request

Top 10 in Marin

*BAREIS MLS Marin Sales Volume Y-T-D Sept. 8, 2016

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203 Bolinas Avenue Ross

415.806.3176

stephanie@stephanielamarre.com stephanielamarre.com

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285–299 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur: Brand New Construction—4 Stand-alone Units located in the center of Larkspur’s burgeoning Garden District. The area of town between City Hall and Dolliver Park has blossomed in recent months, attracting new businesses for the local residents. In the heart of this revival is 285 Magnolia, comprising two mixed-use units at the entrance and two residential units in the rear. The units boast many ‘green’ features while offering the fine finishes of new construction: sound systems, Pella windows, wide plank quarter-sawn oak rift flooring, high end appliances, detailed marble and tile work, in-unit laundry, and more. 285 & 295 Magnolia Avenue—mixed use buildings:

289 & 299 Magnolia Avenue—residential buildings:

• Upper levels are 2 bedroom, 2 full bath units

• Detached 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath single

with a study area

family homes

• One-car garage

• Two-car attached garages

• Direct views of town and the surrounding greenery

• Master bedrooms open to decks

• Lower levels feature large open commercial areas

• Spacious master baths with soaking tub

with street frontage and full ADA baths • Deeded deck areas

and separate full-sized showers • Deeded patios and rear yards

285Magnolia.com

289Magnolia.com

295Magnolia.com

299Magnolia.com

Dubie Breen

415.640.4927

dubie.breen@sothebysrealty.com

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60 La Canada Road, Nicasio—Listed at $1,699,000

60LaCanada.com

3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths | 3289± sq. ft. on over 12 acres with separate studio and sparkling pool and spa.

r 303 Prince Royal Drive, Corte Madera

2901 Las Gallinas Drive, San Rafael

Listed at $1,599,000

Listed at $1,829,000

303PrinceRoyal.com

4 bedrooms, 2 baths | 1825± sq. ft. | Lot is 9750± sq. ft.

2901LasGallinas.com

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths | 4200± sq ft. 1.45 acres

Lori Saia Odisio 415.747.6707

lori.odisio@sothebysrealty.com LoriOdisio.com

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1/2 BA

Novato

Price Upon Request

111HLane.com

111 H Lane, Novato—Price upon request.

terrace and two decks. The extensive grounds include

Exceptional gated Equestrian Estate on just under

a four horse barn with indoor and outdoor paddocks,

seven acres. This stunning 4120± sq. ft. custom

three covered stables with outdoor paddocks, pole

home has four bedrooms, three bonus rooms, four

barn with four indoor stalls and covered parking,

and a half baths, living room, dining room, family

200-ft. sand riding arena, 40-ft. round pen, 1,600±

room, wine cellar and three-car garage. High end

sq. ft. covered work shed, tack room, covered shaving

designer touches throughout with a wonderful Mt.

barn with locking feed trailer and four fenced-in

Tamalpais view in a tranquil setting. This home is an

pastures. This estate is close to every amenity and just

entertainer’s delight year round with a large covered

minutes from Highway 101.

111HLane.com

Lori Saia Odisio

415.747.6707

lori.odisio@sothebysrealty.com LoriOdisio.com

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Tiburonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spectacular Modern Estate Recently Remodeled. 6 Bed, 8 Bath. Price Upon Request.

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ACTIVE

20 Andrew Drive, Tiburon 2 Bed, 1 Bath

$699,000

SOLD

136 Jamaica Street, Tiburon Represented Buyer

$2,425,000

SOLD

154 Trinidad Drive, Tiburon Represented Buyer

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$2,285,000

4885 Paradise Drive, Tiburon Represented Buyer

SOLD

$6,295,000

558 Biscayne Drive, San Rafael Represented Buyer

SOLD

39 Ross Terrace. Kentfield Represented Seller

120 Jamaica Street, Tiburon Represented Seller

$2,150,000 Coming Soon: Spectacular gated private modern Tiburon estate. Price and address available upon request.

Top 1% of Marin County Agents in 2015. Broker for 17 Years.

$2,675,000

$1,500,000

Jeff Moseley

Associate Broker 415.602.7272

M a

jeffmoseley@msn.com JeffMoseleyBroker.com

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Stellar Coastal Estate—Bolinas

$5,450,000

About a half mile off a main road, just over a rise on the ridge running down to the shore, sits one of the most beautiful properties in West Marin. It’s the only one to capture ocean and distant San Francisco views from the quaint neighborhood known as Dogtown; there are no rooftops or road noise to interrupt an experience of natural, peaceful beauty. Extremely private acreage with main home, separate guest 5745StateRoute1.com

quarters, stable, solar array, abundant water, extensive grounds.

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Often Requested but Rarely Found—Inverness

$1,795,000

Two substantial homes set on private land next to open space capturing iconic West Marin views. Easily-accessible, modern-day built, friends-and-family gathering place on 2.45± acres at the end of a lane overlooking Tomales Bay, Papermill Creek and Black Mountain. Plus, two two-car garages and a full-sun yard. About an hour’s drive north from the Golden Gate Bridge.

135SouthDreamFarm.com

B.G. Bates

More West Marin sales than any other agent over the last 20 years.

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415.706.1026

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35 Spring Road, Kentfield 4 bedrooms, 3 baths Kent Woodlandsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;One level, South-facing, Mt. Tam views.

247 Elizabeth Way, San Rafael $1,695,000 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths MustSeeSanRafael.com (co-listed with Lori Saia Odisio)

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31 Morning Sun Avenue, Mill Valley 4 bedrooms, 2 baths 31MorningSun.com *

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* Pricing and photography did not meet press deadline, please see property website for more photos and information.

Christine Christiansen, MBA

415.259.7133

For More Information, Visit ChristineChristiansen.com

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The Bellwhether Building. This iconic commercial building is the heart of downtown Inverness. The popular coastal town hosts more than 2.5 million visitors a year and serves as the gateway to the Point Reyes National Seashore. It is easy to see why properties seldom change hands. Fabulous opportunity to own this signature building in one of West Marinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite tourist destinations. 12781Sfd.com

$2,500,000

Rick Trono 415.515.1117

rick.trono@sothebysrealty.com LivingMarin.com

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Service Integrity Results ACTIVE

431 East Strawberry, Mill Valley $3,750,000 4BD | 4.5BA 431EastStrawberryDrive.com

ACTIVE

SOLD

153 South Ridgewood, Kentfield $3,150,000 5BD | 4BA 153SouthRidgewood.com

SOLD

17 West Shore, Belvedere 4BD | 3BA

SOLD

Offered at $3,495,000 Represented Buyers

SOLD

2 $

127 Grove, Corte Madera 6BD | 4.5BA

Offered at $2,995,000 Represented Buyers

131 Taylor Road, Tiburon 4BD | 3BA

SOLD

90 Rancho Drive, Tiburon 5BD | 4BA

Offered at $2,095,000 90RanchoDrive.com

6 Lula Way, Mill Valley 5BD | 3.5BA

Offered at $2,495,000 131TaylorRoad.com

SOLD

10 Vista Real, Mill Valley 4BD | 3.5BA

Offered at $2,495,000 Represented Buyers

SOLD

Offered at $2,295,000 10VistaReal.com

170 Stanford, Mill Valley 4BD | 3BA

Offered at $2,095,000 Represented Buyers

Additional 2016 Sales 7 Deer Hill Court, Mill Valley 181 Buena Vista, Mill Valley 111 Reed Boulevard, Mill Valley 901 Ventura Way, Mill Valley

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

Offered at $1,895,000 Offered at $1,895,000 Offered at $1,495,000 Offered at $1,550,000

7DeerHillCourt.com 181BuenaVista.com 111ReedBoulevard.com 901VenturaWay.com

9 $

Top 1% of Marin County Realtors

Joan Kermath, MBA

Marin Platinum Group (MPG) Top Agent Network (TAN)

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Marin Luxury Property Professional 415.233.3031 Joan@JoanKermath.com JoanKermath.com

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231 Seadrift Rd, Stinson Beach $2,999,000 SeadriftRoad.com SOLD-9 OFFERS

195 & 197 Hi Vista Rd., Sausalito $1,599,000 195HiVista.com

150 Oak View Dr., San Rafael $1,950,000 150OakView.com

SOLD

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910 Idylberry Rd., San Rafael $1,400,000 Represented Seller 910Idylberry.com

5 Bonita Rd., Sausalito $1,957,000 Represented Seller 5Bonita.com

181 Spencer Ave., Sausalito $1,695,000 Represented Seller 181Spencer.com

Randi Deutsch 415.699.9224

Randi@RandiD.com RandiD.com

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PENDING

SOLD OVER ASKING

$1,300,000 LARKSPUR

REPRESENTED SELLER

Alisa Wynd | 415.298.4037

254WBaltimore.com

a.wynd@deckerbullocksir.com | AlisaWynd.com

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JUST

$1,499,000 SAN ANSELMO

1/2 BA

Margo Schein | 415.528.5144

127WoodsideDrive.com

margo.schein@sothebysrealty.com

SOLD

NOT ON MLS

$1,849,000 NOVATO

REPRESENTED SELLER

Julie Widergren | 415.827.8727

117ChapelHill.com

j.widergren@deckerbullocksir.com | MarinRealEstateNow.com

BEDS

$1,699,000 SAN RAFAEL

BATHS

Sylvie Zolezzi | 415.505.4789 641Goodhill.com sylvie@yourpieceofmarin.com | YourPieceofMarin.com

JUST REDUCED

JUST LISTED

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BATHS

Lei Ann Werner | 415.710.0117 leiann@sothebysrealty.com

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Tiburon

$4,585,000

Belvedere

$5,850,000

Mill Valley

$4,450,000

Sausalito

$5,495,000

Sausalito

$2,750,000

Kentfield

$4,995,000

Tiburon

$4,995,000

Above and Beyond | 4 BD | 3.5 BA

Modern-Day Heritage | 5 BD | 4.5 BA

Chic Contemporary | 3 BD | 3.5 BA

Island Hideaway | 4 BD | 4 Full & 2 Half BA

The Entertainer | 4 BD | 4.5 BA

Mountain-side Retreat | 4 BD | 3.5 BA

Bill Bullock 415.384.4000

Lydia Sarkissian 415.517.7720

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Tiburon

Belvedere

Tiburon

Timeless Paradise | 4 BD | 4.5 BA

French Allure | 5 BD | 5 BA

$12,900,000

Tiburon

$39,000,000

$7,995,000

St Helena

$25,000,000

$6,500,000

Nicasio

$15,000,000

Japanese Architecture Meets American Luxury | 5 BD | 6.5 BA

Waterfront Oasis on San Francisco Bay | 14.5± Acres

Napa Valley Masterpiece | 7 BD | 9 Full & 3 Half BA

Equestrian Estate | 62± Acres | 3 Barns | 2 Arenas

Bill Bullock 415.384.4000

Lydia Sarkissian 415.517.7720

Tiburon

Modern Hillside Retreat | 4 BD | 3 Full & 2 Half BA

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A Hidden Treasure 256 Crescent Road, San Anselmo Upon entering the gates you’ll be enchanted by the magnitude of lush landscaping that abounds on this exceptional property. Expansive, private, sunny and southwest facing, it is an unusual find in the desirable Seminary area and conveniently located just a few blocks from downtown San Anselmo. This unique and truly special property is graced with a vintage farmhouse style home that has been thoughtfully updated to preserve and expand its charm and character. Whether sitting on the classic front porch or lounging on the sunny back deck, you’ll enjoy the superior Mt. Tamalpais view and the surrounding beauty of this breathtaking estate. Four bedrooms, two baths. 256CrescentRd.com

$3,675,000

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RECENT NORTH BAY SALES 1

53 RIDGE RD.

FAIRFAX

$1,770,000

68 BRIDGE RD.

ROSS

629 TAMALPAIS AVE.

NOVATO

$1,178,000

143 KNOLLWOOD DR.

SAN RAFAEL

80 OAK SPRINGS DR.

SAN ANSELMO

$1,570,000

23 PALMER DR.

NOVATO

$1,230,000

57 LAURELWOOD DR.

NOVATO

$1,349,000

310 SOUTH MORNING SUN

MILL VALLEY

$1,400,000

24 RIVIERA DR.

SAN RAFAEL

$1,695,000

410 LIBERTY ST.

PETALUMA

$9,925,000 $810,000

$868,000

300 DRAKES LANDING RD., SUITE 120 / 415.805.2900 GREENBRAE, CA 94904 PARAGON-RE.COM

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Alain Pinel Realtors®

MARIN’S LUXURY BROKERAGE

TIB U RO N

$3,995,000

2457 Mar East Street | 6bd/4.5ba H. Carter/C. DeRouen | 415.730.9445 2457MarEast.com

SAN G E RO N I MO

$2,500,000

M ILL VA LLEY

$3,500,000

18 Marsh Drive | 3+bd/2.5ba Jean Spaulding | 415.713.6132 18MarshDr.com

M ILL VA LLEY

$2,408,000

48 W Nicasio Road | 4bd/3.5ba Donna Goldman | 415.509.2427 LifestyleMarin.com

848 Lovell Avenue | 4bd/2ba Kristine Tiret | 415.310.0269 848LovellAve.com

C ORTE MA D E RA

M ILL VA LLEY

$1,688,000

1413 Casa Buena Drive | 4bd/3ba Barbara Brown | 415.747.5076 1413CasaBuenaDr.com

$1,595,000

328 Melrose Avenue | 2bd/1ba John Adlam | 415.515.4779 328Melrose.com

M IL L VAL L EY

$2,995,000

477 Summit Avenue | 5bd/3.5ba Margritha Fliegauf | 415.999.7310 477SummitMillValley.com

SA N R AFAEL

$2,000,000

205 San Marino Drive | 5bd/4ba Carolyn Lenert | 415.250.2393 apr.com/CLenert

M IL L VAL L EY

$1,350,000

319 Lovell Avenue | 3bd/2ba Jean Spaulding | 415.713.6132 apr.com/jspaulding

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Alain Pinel Realtors®

MARIN’S LUXURY BROKERAGE

TIB U RO N

$2,975,000

2250 Paradise Drive | 4bd/4ba John Adlam | 415.515.4779 2250ParadiseDr.com

GREE N BRA E

$1,750,000

57 Paseo Way | 4bd/2.5ba Camille & David Jampolsky | 415.308.5126 57PaseoWay.com

PETA L U MA

$1,295,000

4150 Old Adobe Road | 3bd/2.5ba Carolyn Moren | 415.505.3013 apr.com/cmoren

M ILL VA LLEY

$2,895,000

13 Daffodil Lane | 4bd/3.5ba JoAnne Berlin | 415.847.0301 13Daffodil.com

T IB U RO N

$1,695,000

3 Las Palmas Way | 3bd/2ba H. Carter/C. DeRouen | 415.730.9445 3LasPalmas.com

S E BA STO P O L

$1,100,000

5198 Quayle Lane | 4bd/2ba Britt & Barbara Johnson | 415.898.6600 apr.com/bbjohnson

M IL L VAL L EY

$2,750,000

3 Heron Drive | 3bd/3.5ba Dennis Naranche | 415.496.2927 3HeronDrive.com

SA N AN SEL M O

$1,599,000

12 Baytree Lane | 4bd/3ba John Adlam | 415.515.4779 12BaytreeLane.com

SAN ANSELMO PRICE UPON REQUEST 30 Morningside Drive | 3bd/2ba Donna Goldman | 415.509.2427 LifestyleMarin.com

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JUST SOLD

NEWER EAST-FACING SUNNY HOME

BACKS TO OPEN SPACE, VIEWS

JUST SOLD

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Coordinated kitchen remodel Sold 10 days, 2 offers $50,000 over asking price

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths Coordinated extensive remodel Sold 8 days, 7 offers $125,000 over asking price

JUST SOLD

EXPANDED HOME-EXCELLENT SCHOOLS

4 bedrooms, 3 baths Designed makeover Sold 8 days, 3 offers $96,000 over asking price

DEBORAH SOLVASON

415.519.3555 / dsolvason@gmail.com Paragon-RE.com Lic# 01104774

300 DRAKES LANDING ROAD, SUITE 120

415.805.2900

GREENBRAE, CA 94904

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Beth Urban-Purtell

Peg King & Jeremy King

707.888.1134 burbanpurtell@sbcglobal.net SonomaCountyLuxury.com

707.338.8821 peg@pegking.com

CalBRE #00690260 & #01393170

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Gossage Gardens

Expansive Sonoma County Luxury

190 GOSSAGE WAY, PETALUMA $2,190,000

5867 SAILING HAWK AVE, SANTA ROSA $1,149,000

Admire the breathtaking beauty of Gossage Gardens! Extraordinary 2.18 acre estate with guest home, gated gardens and entertainment courtyard.

Well-appointed home with graceful architectural details and private executive office. Great room and master suite have beautiful hill views. Relax and dine alfresco on the deck.

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415.572.5433 JoshuaDeitch@me.com JoshuaDeitch.com CalBRE# 01902477

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE Joshua was recently named as one of The Leading 100, which represents the Bay Area’s 100 topproducing agents who registered outstanding performance in the calendar year 2015, based on dollar sales volume; and in August, Joshua participated in a panel of Top Alpha Agents in San Francisco. Joshua has achieved this extraordinary status with passion, intelligence, creativity, integrity, energy and enthusiasm!

Beautiful Bay Views

Homestead Valley

265 Princeton Ave, Mill Valley | $2,199,000

303 Wickham Ave, Mill Valley | $899,000

Meticulously updated 5 BR/3 BA home approx 3300 sf featuring formal entry, vaulted ceilings, formal living room, family room off the kitchen, breakfast area, formal dining room, media room, office, and guest bedroom all on the main level. Four large indoor-outdoor living spaces with bay views, huge back yard, and 2-car garage.

Located in the sought-after neighborhood of Homestead Valley, this 3BR/2BA home offers amazing Mt. Tam views, a great indoor-outdoor lifestyle, terrific sun exposure, and ample parking. Approximately 1500 sf on an approx. 7,700 sf lot.

COMING SOON (CALL FOR INFORMATION): 418 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley 811 Spring Dr, Mill Valley 34 Brighton Blvd, Mill Valley

JOSHUA’S SALES YEAR-TO-DATE: 166 Elinor Ave, Mill Valley $5,995,000* 321 Summit Ave, Mill Valley $5,195,000 9 Sky Road, Mill Valley $3,795,000 41 W Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley $3,195,000 5 Walden Ln, Mill Valley $2,695,000* 438 Median Way, Mill Valley $2,195,000 71 Cascade Dr, Mill Valley $2,195,000 7 Magee Ave, Mill Valley $2,00,000 517 Sunnybrook Ln, Mill Valley $1,495,000*

18 Buena Vista Ave, Mill Valley $1,725,000* 35 Cascade Way, Mill Valley $1,375,000 903 Ventura Way, Mill Valley $1,540,000 529 Pine Crest Dr, Mill Valley $1,395,000 1020 Edgewood Ave, Mill Valley $1,198,000* 306 Edgewood Ave, Mill Valley $1,159,000* 27 Dorset Lane, Mill Valley $949,000* 54 Magee Ave, Mill Valley $775,000 List prices shown; *Represented Buyer

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376 Redwood Road, San Anselmo | www.376Redwood.com | Offered at $2,195,000 Elegant custom Craftsman built in 2001 and lovingly upgraded by current owners. Five bedrooms; four full bathrooms (three en suite) and a powder room/half bathroom, plus a spacious office or library. Architecturally designed w/gracious proportions and high ceilings for an expansive, open feel. Abundant natural light and sun! Inviting outdoor spaces, including a play area/ lawn in the back yard; a sunny patio in front as the outdoor living room, and several decks to enjoy a quiet moment surrounded by nature. The office is on the entry level, and has built-in bookcases, coffered ceilings and French doors to the front patio. Just down the open, elegant staircase is a formal living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room, and a spacious ‘great room’—a wonderful kitchen/family room/breakfast nook combo which opens to the view deck overlooking the lawn and play area below. Luxurious master suite with fireplace! Award-winning Ross Valley school district! Wade Thomas Elementary School. Gorgeous hiking trails right out the door, and easy walking access to downtown San Anselmo by the Laurel Fire Road. Co-listed with Hailey Chang, Alain Pinel Realtors, Los Gatos

Sharon Faccinto

Glen Williams

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Cal BRE# 01036478

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“Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love” ~ Nate Berkus

Building Relationships

TheBowmanGroupMarin.com

415.717.8950 BRE# 1933147

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ALWAYS CUSTOM NE VER TEMPL ATED. Nobody tells your home's story quite like Vanguard Properties

FORWARD THINKING RE AL ESTATE

301 Makin Grade | Kentfield

Corte Madera Ross Valley San Francisco Wine Country Palm Springs

vanguardproperties.com BRE # 01392561

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LIFE BEGINS AT HOME The Costa Group delivers home listing and sales experience with hands-on availability, to elevate your Real Estate sale or purchase and bring you home.

YOUR HOME AWAITS Profit from The Costa Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30+ years combined experience as a top-producing Real Estate team ranked in the Top 1% of San Francisco area Realtors. From Mission Bay to Richardson Bay, experience our extraordinary service; involvement and concern for you and your lifestyle; and commitment to bringing you the best value for your home.

Franck Costa & Sara Werner Costa SAN FRANCISCO & MARIN REAL ESTATE

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Exquisite Tiburon Estate with Stunning Views Elegance, luxury, sophistication; this exquisite 7BR/8.5 BA gated Tiburon Estate with stunning Bay Views has it all including access to a rare and private sandy beach. The six bedroom main house features stunning design, walls of windows, gourmet kitchen, media room and gorgeous family room that opens to the infinity edge pool and spa and beautifully landscaped grounds. Resort living at its finest. Truly Paradise. Close to town and schools.

Offered At $7,250,000

Kathleen Stranton (415) 497-3410

Amazing Sausalito & Bay Views Hills & bay views; private drive, and cul-de-sac location; minutes to the City & the charming seaport town of Sausalito, this home has been rebuilt from the foundation up; Approx. $1.6M invested in new foundation; use of green sensitive building materials, appliances & systems; hi-end, water filtration system; skylights; expansive wrap-around decking; spacious guest suite addition w/deck; additional bonus room with 1/2 bath.

Offered At $2,795,000

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Glenn Roberts (415) 516-5782

The Best of Town & Country Living Possibly one of the finest homes for sale in Mill Valley, combining a private and tranquil setting with high-end, contemporary style. The Forest home was built in 2007 and feels like new construction. Minutes to Good Earth, freeway and forest living. Town and Country home with ideal living floorplan. 4BR/3.5BA. Lovely Zen outdoor gardens, forest living with adjoining hiking trails yet minutes away from San Francisco, beaches & shopping.

Please Call for Price

Lyndasue Johnson (415) 515-7010

Tiburon Luxury with Amazing Views Breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, Corinthian Yacht Harbor, downtown Tiburon and San Francisco Yacht Harbor. Recently transformed, this rare and unique home was originally zoned R-2, a legal non-conforming duplex. This single family home, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with additional attic space, is on Mar West just steps from downtown Tiburon.

Offered At $2,100,000

Lyndasue Johnson (415) 515-7010

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Stunning City and Serene Hillside Views

Coveted Sleepy Hollow Rarely available single level home on a large flat lot. This magical, updated property boasts a chef’s kitchen with Sub Zero fridge and Thermador gas range, master suite, vaulted ceilings and newly refinished hardwood floors. Spacious living spaces include 4BR/3BA with a master suite, living, dining & family rooms. Enjoy an idyllic indoor/outdoor lifestyle with large front & back yards, patios & decks. One block to Sleepy Hollow pool/clubhouse. Award winning San Anselmo schools.

Offered At $1,745,000

Eric Gelman (415) 686-1855

Kentfield’s Murray Park

Traditional home with 3BR/3BA+ plus loft/den in Kentfield’s Murray Park. Approximately 3,000 sq.ft. of living space in this expansive home ready for a new owner to inspire with their finishing touches. Indoor/outdoor living with large front deck and great view of Mt. Tam and the surrounding hills. Terraced back yard with hot tub. “Tiny House” outbuilding great for craft, hobby, or guest space.

Offered At $1,599,000

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Spacious multilevel townhouse in a convenient location, provides easy access to Tiburon shops, restaurants, ferry, theater & schools. Enter through a cozy patio. A spacious living room with a fireplace opens to a quiet deck with panoramic views. The entry level features a large dining room and updated kitchen with granite counters, center island and breakfast bar. The master suite features a wall of closets and opens to a private deck with sauna.

Offered At $1,685,000

C.Jay Key (415) 699-5747

Natural Setting in Mill Valley

Paul Cingolani (415) 726-9630

Just a few steps off Panoramic Hwy. View Mt. Tam and the Bay from your deck or family room. Go a few steps in front of your property to see sweeping views of coastal hills and the ocean. Only about half a mile to the Mountain Inn, Mt. Tam State Park and trails. Mill Valley schools! Commute about 10 miles to the Golden Gate Bridge. Bonus room attached to garage for studio, office, yoga, workshop, more! 3BR/2BA.

Offered At $1,025,000

Gene Laico (415) 595-7091

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Radhi Ahern Luxury Property Specialist

Scott Kalmbach Luxury Property Specialist

Contact 415.531.2981 Radhi@ahern-kalmbach.com License #01411471

Contact 415.350.7911 Scott@ahern-kalmbach.com License #01795204

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Pacific Union is Proud to Welcome Julia & Victoria Team

Julia Bernardini Victoria Clemons Luxury Property Specialists

Marin County and San Francisco

Luxury Property Specialists 415.225.0468 | 415.827.6552 Team@JuliaandVictoria.com www.JuliaandVictoria.com License #01895525 | 01972746

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Miles Daly Luxury Property Specialist

Pacific Union is Proud to Welcome Miles Daly

Luxury Property Specialist 415.509.0112 Miles.Daly@pacunion.com MilesDalyRealty.com License #02005107

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Stephanie Wickham Witt Presents: Just Listed in Mill Valley

Just Listed! 108 Eldridge Avenue, Mill Valley - Offered at $1,850,000 West Blithedale Canyon. Unmoor from city life! Expose yourself to all day sun! Imagine living close to downtown with a Steps, Lanes & Pathway just a few moments from your front gate, to take you there! If you cherish the great outdoors, have a passion for gardening, are easily seduced by an amazing view and by living the Mill Valley lifestyle, this is it.

Stephanie Wickham Witt 415.380.6136

stephanie.witt@pacunion.com PacificUnion.com License #01059448

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Looking Back

DATED 1927

Yosemite Valley Time changes everything, and nothing. BY JIM WOOD

N JUNE 30, 1864 , President Abraham Lincoln granted Yosemite Valley to the state of California “for public use, resort and recreation.” Ten years later, Big Oak Flat Road connected the city of Stockton to Yosemite Valley. And logging, mining and grazing continued on the land until, at the urging of naturalist John Muir, Yosemite National Park was created in 1890. While there are reports of autos entering the valley floor as early as 1900, the first automobile permit wasn’t issued until 1913; it cost $5 (considered extravagant at the time) and strictly limited hours of entry and exit. By 1920, many travelers from the Bay Area were taking

the recently opened State Highway 120, which followed the path of the by-then-former Big Oak Flat Road and included “New Priest Grade,” a six-mile section of road with more than 100 curves and a 4 percent grade, as opposed to “Old Priest Grade” with fewer turns and a 17 percent grade. In 1926, State Highway 140 opened from the south along with the Ahwahnee Hotel (now named the Majestic Yosemite Hotel, at least for the present), and on May 29, 1927, the above photo was taken. Ninety years later, Yosemite’s scenic grandeur is as breathtaking as ever, the National Park Service is celebrating 100 years, and factions are still fighting over how to handle automobiles in Yosemite National Park. m

While there are reports of autos entering the valley floor as early as 1900, the first automobile permit wasn’t issued until 1913.

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