South Valley Magazine January 10-16, 2020

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

A supplement to the Gilroy Dispatch & Morgan Hill Times

JANUARY 10, 2020

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ERSKINE’S FAREWELL P7 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS P8 | REAL ESTATE P15

Healthy

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BY ERIK CHALHOUB

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ew year, new you”—January is the time when this cliché returns to popular culture.

The turn of the year represents a time for rejuvenation, a new beginning or “out with the old, in with the new,” as the other cliché goes.

But for some people, a cliché may be all it takes to ditch bad habits and get started on a healthier path.

And 2020 represents something that happens every 10 years: the beginning of a new decade. That alone may inspire more people to rethink smoking that cigarette, cutting

down on their junk food intake or dusting off that piece of exercise equipment.

The South Valley region has those people covered.

Physical health Morgan Hill is off to a healthy start in 2020.

The city recently received a $30,000 National Parks and Recreation Association Meet Me at the Park grant to install an accessible adult fitness course at Galvan Park, 17666 Crest Ave. The new fitness course aims to encourage an active lifestyle for children ➝4

NEW OPTION Craft Roots

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Turn of the decade can inspire people to get in shape, both physically and financially

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a Morgan Hill yoga instructor and nutritionist.

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GREEN SPACE Henry Coe State Park is the largest state park in northern California of wild open spaces.

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MONEY HEALTH Keeping on top of finances can also be

a step toward a healthier 2020.

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and their families, including individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities.

The Walt Disney Company teamed up with the National Recreation and Park Association on Meet Me at the Park, which provides opportunities for new, inclusive play spaces that increase physical activity and play for children and families across the country.

A workout doesn’t have to be intense to be beneficial. Sometimes all it takes is just a walk before, during and after work.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four American adults sit for more than eight hours a day, which can lead to increased blood pressure and lower metabolic rates, among other issues.

Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities in this region to walk in the scenery of natural beauty.

California State Parks recently celebrated its 10th annual First Day Hikes, which promote healthy lifestyles and year-round outdoor recreation through free guided hikes.

Henry Coe State Park, east of Morgan Hill, is the largest state park in Northern California of wild open spaces. The park is open yearround for hikers, mountain bikers, backpackers, equestrians, picnickers, photographers and more.

Nutritional health Plant-based foods have grown in popularity over the past decade as people have discovered their

nutritional benefits.

Such food has become even more accessible thanks to the recent opening of Craft Roots at 17230 Monterey Road in downtown Morgan Hill.

The menu, described as a “balance between comfort and healthy,” includes a cornflake-fried king oyster mushroom sandwich, kale Caesar salad and the popular buffalo cauliflower bites. Ingredients are sourced from local organic farms such as Spade and Plow and Mariquita Farm.

Craft Roots also has a full menu of vegan cocktails and local craft beers.

“We understand that there are not thousands of vegans that live in this town,” said J Gaich, who owns the business with his wife Nyssa and parents Nick and Ellen. “Our whole business model is to create a menu that is super approachable and familiar.”

J and Nyssa have reached more than two years of their all-vegan diet, which began abruptly one night after watching YouTube documentaries on unhealthy processed foods.

Mind/body Morgan Hill yoga instructor and nutritionist Dolores Kent requires new clients to sign on for at least 25 visits, which represents about a six-month commitment. She offers a holistic approach, she said, of helping her clients pinpoint their needs and designing a program to address those needs.

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COOKING CLASS

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SAN MARTIN

HEALTHY SNACKS The Scooter Chefs will share their passion for food and their vintage scooters at a post-holiday cooking class featuring healthy snacking.

Attendees can learn how to sneak herbs, spices, grains, good fats and no refined sugar or flour into tasty morsels and tidbits. Participants will also learn healthy recipes and tips with an opportunity to sample the results along with wine pairings. Saturday, Jan. 11, 4-6pm, at Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery, 645 W. San Martin Ave. For menu information and to reserve a spot, visit lionranch.com.

SAN JOSE

THREE KINGS The 22nd annual El Dia de los Tres Reyes Magos is a celebration of Latino culture. The Three Kings are widely celebrated by many cultures throughout the world. The event features live performances, traditional Three Kings pastry, Mexican arts and crafts including papel picado and more. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 11-12, noon-4pm each day at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way. For information, visit cdm.org.

GILROY

OPENING RECEPTION Gallery 1202 presents the opening reception of native San Jose painter Helen Bellaver’s solo show, “An Affair with Black: Abstract Expressionism,” which showcases Bellaver’s newer works addressing the power of the color black. The show runs Jan. 10-Mar. 6. The reception will feature live music, food, refreshments and wine. Saturday, Jan. 11, 4-6pm at 7363 Monterey St. To RSVP, visit gallery1202.com.

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Local sustainable food advocate Peter Ruddock will present a discussion of The Third Plate, by award-winning chef Dan Barber. Barber proposes a different way of eating, beyond farm to table, beyond farmers’ markets and even beyond local, arguing that America’s cuisine requires a radical transformation. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2:30-3:30pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. Books will be available for checkout prior to the event. For information, visit greenomnivore.org.

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HIKING PATH Getting off the couch and walking in nature is one of the healthiest things a person can do. commitment is often a product of seriousness of purpose.

“People who stick with things are often people who feel they have hit rock bottom,” Kent said. “They feel horrible about themselves, and they want to change and move forward.”

Her advice on taking those first steps toward a life of self-improvement: Get off the fast-paced hamster wheel.

“Slowing down will always make us more conscientious about how we behave,” she said.

A new yoga studio opened late December in downtown Morgan Hill.

One Yoga by YogaSource is located at 17305 Depot St. The 3,500-square-foot studio is expected to offer 35 classes per week.

The studio is owned by Linda and Steve McGrath, who also run YogaSource in Los Gatos. The Los Gatos studio boasts 15,000 visitors per month, according to YogaSource.

YogaSource is billed as the largest independently owned studio on the West Coast. As the director of the YogaSource Teacher Training Institute since its inception in 2006, Linda McGrath has nurtured hundreds of yoga instructors from across the country. She is a student of modern Buddhism, Jungian psychology and interpersonal neurobiology.

Financial health Without financial stability, many other aspects of health are difficult to achieve.

Financial wellness is not just about achieving a specific dollar amount in terms of savings, advised Amanda Clayman, financial therapist and Prudential’s financial wellness advocate. Instead, Clayman recommended establishing overall healthy money habits when it comes to finances in 2020.

“One of the smartest things we can do for our bottom line is simply reviewing our finances,” Clayman said.

“Dedicate time each week or month (whatever you can do, just keep it consistent) to tackling your money management. These intentional ‘money dates’ with yourself and/or your family or partner could help you save money throughout the year.”

During a money date, people should review where they are in terms of their budget process, debt they are trying to reduce and their savings plan. Have unexpected expenses come up recently?

Clayman acknowledged that most people find dealing with money stressful, which can cause them to avoid examining these issues or discussing them with spouses or family members.

“It’s perfectly normal to feel anxious about money from time to time,” she said. “When this happens, take a break and come back to the task when you can think with a clear, productive mindset.”

Wallace Baine and Brandpoint Content contributed to this article.

GETTING OUT

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GETTING OUT Ron Erskine has written 350 columns encouraging readers to go outside and explore the world around them.

Goodbye After 10 years, columnist hangs up pen

By RON ERSKINE the benefits of time in nature, but I don’t know why we need this confirmation. We all know it’s true. When you return from a day hike, you feel energized, refreshed, cleansed.

If you have ventured into the wilderness for days or weeks, you returned a different person.

Ten years and 350 columns ago, I began writing “Getting Out” with a purpose as simple as its name. The pace of life is hectic, and the Bay Area grows more and more congested. But the remedy is all around us. No major urban area in the United States has more

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ime in nature is at least restorative, at best transformative. This notion has been part of me from the start. Like my nose, my toes and my bones, it was part of the original package.

Scientific research has confirmed

open space than the San Francisco Bay Area. The quantity is all the more dazzling for its variety and beauty. From a bayside marsh or by the pounding surf, we can climb through silent forests and oak woodlands to windswept peaks. Where else is such a variety of natural landscape so accessible?

Countless miles of trails trace these open spaces awaiting the imprint of our boots.

We have traveled far and wide together in these pages. But writing about magnificent places is senseless unless you go. And we did. Beginning with the Clouds Rest Challenge in 2013, we walked to seven alpine summits, one each summer. Not to mention all the local hikes we did each winter and spring to prepare. It was extremely gratifying that despite the time, expense and effort it took, you came in big numbers. Amazing.

The love of my life and I couldn’t navigate past 35 years, and that has changed everything. In April, I will move to McCall, Idaho and start a new life. So, this will be my last column. I have loved discovering the trails and doing my best to tell you about them in a way that might entice you to go see for yourself. And to those of you who have joined me on the trail, it has been one of the greatest gifts of my life to have walked among your bright faces and your sweet souls.

If this column has done nothing else, I hope it has marked you with a perpetual itch to go into nature’s heart and walk. Strap on the trail shoes, grab a day pack and find a lonely spot where the silence is deafening. Leave the earbuds behind. Feel your heart pound and your chest heave. Soak up the peace. There is no greater tonic for body and soul. As always, John Muir, the master wordsmith, said it so well: "I used to envy the father of our race, dwelling as he did in contact with the new-made fields and plants of Eden; but I do so no more, because I have discovered that I also live in ‘creation’s dawn.’ The morning stars still sing together, and the world, not yet half made, becomes more beautiful every day."

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MINIMALIST STRATEGIES JANUARY 10, 2020

Local author Erica Layne will visit the Gilroy Library to talk about her book, The Minimalist Way: Minimalist Strategies to Declutter Your Life and Make Room for Joy. The book includes the principles of minimalism, how readers may apply minimalism to every aspect of their lifestyle and real solutions to spending time and energy wisely. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signatures. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 7-8:30pm at 350 W. Sixth St., Gilroy. For information, visit sccl.org.

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GILROY COMEDY THEATER Pintello Comedy Theater will present the campy comedy musical blockbuster Little Shop of Horrors. Watch as

hapless florist’s assistant Seymour tends to a new breed of plant he has named “Audrey II” after his coworker crush, and Audrey II promises Seymour fame, fortune and all his desires—as long as

Seymour keeps him fed. Friday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11, 8-9:30pm at Pintello Comedy Theater, 8191 Swanston Lane. For information, visit pintellocomedy.com.

PRUNING FRUIT TREES UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County will present its Fruit Trees Pruning Workshop, where Master Gardeners will demonstrate pruning techniques. Participants that would like to try pruning are invited to bring along pruning shears and gloves for an opportunity to be guided through the process. There is no cost to attend, and registration is not required. Saturday, Jan. 11, 10-11:30am at St. Louise Hospital Teaching & Demonstration Garden,

9400 No Name Uno. In the event of rain, the workshop will be rescheduled. For information, visit mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu.

BOOK SALE The Gilroy Library invites the community to the Friends of the Gilroy Library book sale. All ages are welcome to browse the variety of reads to find a deal. Proceeds from purchases go toward supporting the collection and programs at the Gilroy Library. Saturday, Jan. 11, 10am-1pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. For information, visit sccl.org or call 408.842.8207.

CRAFT CLUB The Gilroy Library presents its monthly adult and teen craft club for ages 13 and older. This

COMPOSTING MADE EASY

Composting enriches soil, reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, reduces methane emissions from landfills and more. Attendees can learn the basics of composting with food scraps, green waste and livestock manure at the free training and demonstration, “Manure Composting Made Easy.” Static pile manure composting will also be covered and the new solar powered aerated compost system at the Gilroy High School Future Farmers of America Farm will be showcased. Saturday, Jan. 11, 10am-noon at 9110 Kern Ave., Gilroy. Space is limited, RSVP at tinyurl.com/ub6tl94.

month, guests are invited to get their annual planning off to a good start with the scrapbook journal class.

Take a plain journal and decorate the cover using an embosser and die cut machine as well as ribbons, washi tape and more. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2-3:30pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. To sign up to reserve a spot, visit tinyurl.com/qordnen.

MORGAN HILL ART OPENING Art of Yoga will welcome artist Jann Griffiths for a free art opening. Griffiths, a science and nature illustrator, uses art to portray nature and to simplify the complexity of

Photographers of all skill levels are invited to participate in Open Space Authority’s Sunrise Nature Photography. Bring along a camera, phone or iPad and capture images of landscape and wildlife at dawn. Beginners will benefit from hands-on tips, ranging from camera operation basics to setting up more complex techniques for capturing unique images. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, layers for warmth and bring water. Saturday, Jan. 11 7-10am at North Coyote Valley Conservation Area, San Jose. To register, visit openspaceauthority.org.

scientific principles through a visual medium. Friday, Jan. 10, 7-9pm at 16165 Monterey Road.

For information, visit tinyurl.com/ wycz7c4.

YOGA 101 Yoga 101 is a beginner workshop designed specifically for the new practitioner. In two hours, participants will learn the fundamentals of hatha, the physical practice of yoga. This comprehensive workshop will cover accessing postures through the use of props, a brief history of yoga, the importance of breath and studio etiquette with an emphasis on alignment and form of basic poses. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2-4pm at Art of Yoga, 16165 Monterey

Road. For information, visit artofyogamorganhill.com.

ZENTANGLE CLUB The public is invited to tangle with Zentangle artists at the free Morgan Hill Tangle Club. Attendees are advised to bring their own supplies (pen, pencil, tortillon, paper tiles, sketchbook) and share ideas and trade tips with other artists. All skill levels are welcome; and the club is open to visitors; there will be no formal instruction given during club time. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 6-8pm at Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. RSVP is required to participate. For information, visit linedotcalm.com/tangleclub. ➝ 11

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BLUE HOUSE Blue House is set to perform at The Milias Restaurant.

Enjoy Blue House’s close harmonies and unique folk acoustic and rock sound while enjoying the atmosphere at The Milias. Saturday, Jan. 11, 7-10pm at 7397 Monterey St. For information, visit tinyurl. com/ukbrhlg.

FUNKY BAND What The Funk Band will perform funk, R&B, pop, soul, dance and rock music from the ‘70s to the present, with special features to Earth, Wind & Fire, the Gap Band and the Jacksons. This 11-piece, multi-tribute cover band will take the stage Saturday, Jan. 11, 8pm-midnight at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey St. For information, visit whatthefunk11.com.

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SPOKING MY MIND

Photo by Doug Hall

FESTIVE RIDES Bike Therapy’s Jingle Holiday Lights Ride in December was a success.

Happy New You Registration open for spring rides

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appy New Gear!

Was Santa good to you and your bicycle?

Awesome!

Were you able to join in Bike Therapy’s Jingle Holiday Lights Ride five days before Christmas? Super! Is it too cold to ride? Never! Just add an extra layer (or two) and enjoy.

Some of my all-time favorite spring bicycling events (like Gilroy’s Tierra Bella and Monterey’s Sea Otter Classic) are already accepting registrations, so sign up today. Can’t wait? Linden’s Pedaling Paths to Independence and Reedley’s King’s River Blossom

Ride are both very nice early season opportunities.

Since it’s January, many of you will be making resolutions for 2020. How many of you plan to ride more often and get into better shape this year? Confession time: I broke my toe last September and have been unable to don my bike shoes since then. As 2020 begins, I will be joining many of you on the never easy but always rewarding road to better fitness.

Back in ’98, I transformed from an out-of-shape, very overweight exercise avoider into a lean, nonmean, cycling machine. The key points I learned might help you in

By CURT HENTSCHKE your efforts. Get help with managing caloric input (I joined Weight Watchers; you do what’s right for you, but avoid fads and quick fixes).

Ask a friend to join you and another to pray for you. Finally, make your bicycle an integral part of your low-impact exercise routine.

Email me your successes. We can compare!

SAVE THE DATES • Feb. 22: Pedaling Paths to Independence, Linden, communitycenterfortheblind.org • March 7: King’s River Blossom Ride, Reedley, blossombikeride.com

• March 14: Solvang Century, bikescor.com • March 14: El Granada 200k/San Gregorio 125k, santacruzrandonneurs.org • April 25: Tierra Bella, Gilroy, tierrabella.org • April 16-19: Sea Otter Classic, Monterey, seaotterclassic.com Curt “Cycle Guy” Hentschke has pedaled more than 60,000 miles of South Valley and San Benito County trails. Send your cycle celebrations to heycycleguy@gmail. com. Check for last minute changes before attending.

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GLOW YOGA

Art of Yoga will brighten up this darker time of year with Glow Yoga. Participants will enjoy an all level flow yoga class with low lights and glow sticks. Wear white or light colors, if possible; glow sticks will be provided. This class will be free to members or require a regular class pass for drop-ins. Friday, Jan. 17, 6-7pm at Art of Yoga, 16165 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Pre-registration is suggested. For information, visit artofyogamorganhill.com..

EVENTS

WOMEN’S HEALTH CONFERENCE Shine a light on women’s physical and mental health issues as the Neon Exchange presents the #LivingBrightly: Women’s Health Conference 2020. This half-day

BRIDGE LESSONS Learn to play bridge in a day with a fast introduction to the basics.

Saturday, Jan. 18, 10am-3:30pm at Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W.

local scholarships and charities.

Saturday, Jan. 25 at Mission Plaza, 406 Second St., San Juan Bautista.

To register, visit tinyurl.com/ tecetz2.

LION DANCERS Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a performance by the Far East Lion Dancers at Morgan Hill Library.

Guests are invited to enjoy the 15-minute performance as well as a children’s craft available afterward.

Saturday, Jan. 18, 3pm at Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill. For information, visit sccl.org.

WHALEFEST MONTEREY The 10th Annual Whalefest Monterey celebrates the return of gray whales to the Monterey Bay. This free educational event is family-friendly and features live entertainment, face painting, educational exhibits, historic walking tours, chalk art and more.

Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25-26, 10am-5pm both days at Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf, 1 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey. For information, visit montereywharf. com.

DANCE PARTY Clos LaChance’s After Dark Dance Party features a performance by DJ Sound in Motion. Pizza prepared by Chef Lou will be available for purchase.

Outside alcohol is not permitted, and attendees must be 21 or over.

No tickets are required. Saturday, Jan. 18, 7-10pm at Clos LaChance Wines, 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin. For information, visit clos. com.

ANIME-COMIC CON The family-friendly Morgan Hill Toy-Anime-Comic Con hosted

by Ohana Comic Con celebrates fandom, comics, collectibles, pop culture and more. All ages are invited to dress to impress and enter the cosplay (costume) contest beginning at 2:30pm. Cameras are OK; children 12 and under enjoy free admission and parking is free.

Sunday, Jan. 19, 11am-4pm at 229 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill. For information, visit tinyurl.com/ yxx2dhmn.

MISSION 10 RACE The 37th annual Mission 10 Race, sponsored

by Hollister Rotary Club, features four different races, including a 1-mile kids fun run, TAC Distance Certified Half Marathon and 10 miles and a 5k. Each race will run through the scenic Anzar Hills through rural farmland and start and finish in front of the historic San Juan Mission. Family-friendly theme teams are encouraged and trophies will be awarded to top themes. All proceeds benefit

FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE Fathers and their daughters, ages 4-11, are invited to the annual Father-Daughter Dinner Dance in Morgan Hill. Guests will enjoy an elegant sit-down dinner, music and dancing. A grandfather, uncle, family friend or other family member is welcome to fill in if Dad can’t make it. Register early; space is limited. Saturday, Jan. 25, 5:30-8:30pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. To register, visit mhreconline.com with activity code: WSY001. For information, call 408.782.0008.

MOTHER-SON DANCE Mothers and their sons, ages 4-11, are invited to a glow-in-thedark-themed Mother-Son Dance in Morgan Hill. Refreshments, a sit-down dinner and dessert will be served, and guests are encouraged to dress to impress.

A grandmother, aunt, family friend or other family member is welcome to fill in if Mom can’t make it. Saturday, Feb. 1, 5:30-8:30pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Space is limited. To register, visit mhreconline.com with activity code: WSY002. For information, call 408.782.0008.

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LADIES NIGHT Fortino Winery is kicking off 2020 with an ‘80s-themed, ladies-only event.

Enjoy appetizers, music, games and Fortino wines available for purchase. Friday, Jan. 17, 7-10pm at Fortino Winery, 4525 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. For information, visit fortinowinery. com.

symposium kicks off with yoga and breakfast, and features a discussion of current topics and panel speakers including subject matter experts in general medicine, wellness, mental health, acupuncture, nutrition and more.

Register in advance to attend.

Saturday, Jan. 18, 8:30am-noon at The Neon Exchange, 7371 Monterey St., Gilroy. For information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/uhygfzd.

Edmundson Ave., Morgan Hill.

For information and to sign up, call the Community Recreation Center at 408.782.2128 or Linda King at 831.801.9257.

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WINE

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CHEMICAL ATTRACTION San Martin resident, winegrower and consultant,

Karen Seeker with her winemaker husband Randy.

Living the wine life

Karen Seeker has jumped all-in to her career in the wine business By LAURA NESS

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an Martin resident, winegrower and consultant Karen Seeker was born and raised in Benton, Ill., next door to her grandparents.

“We had horses, race horses, cows, brahma bulls, even buffalo at one point,” Seeker said. “It was very country and my world centered around family.”

No wonder she relishes the rural vibe of South Valley.

During college in South Carolina, she pursued a career in theater, which took her to Hollywood. She and some friends established a theater on Sunset Boulevard, but it wasn’t easy.

“I made extra money by playing professional billiards, mostly in Las Vegas. I had played collegiate and made it to nationals three years in a row, so it was an easy side job for me,” Seeker recalled.

With encouragement from a college advisor, she pursued corporate training, earned her Master of Science in Instructional Systems Design, did an internship at Bell Laboratories in New Jersey, and started her own consulting practice. After she met her husband, Randy, (PhD in Nuclear and Chemical Engineering), she

moved to San Clemente. A startup position brought them to Northern California in 2009, and they purchased their San Martin property, which was planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, in 2011. The couple knew they eventually wanted to transition from corporate life to their dream of having a winery.

Seeker pretty much wrapped up her consulting a few years ago to focus on the wine business.

Now the entire family is involved: Randy is the winemaker and manages the vineyard. Their youngest, Taylor, manages the tasting room and inventory. Misha is a teacher at Huntington Beach High School in Southern California and helps out when she visits. Karen handles the finances, marketing and special events, which she says is the most fun part for her.

To make between 550 to 750 cases per year, the boutique winery purchase grapes from local growers and from far away sources like Lake County and the Santa Lucia Highlands, adding chardonnay, syrah, merlot, sauvignon blanc and several rosés to their lineup.

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December 27th 6-9pm Closing Recepon for “Show Me Your Neon: A Feminist Dialogue” Art, Wine, and Food! FREE

January 11th @ 4pm

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Opening Recepon “An Affair with Black:

⇒ Business or Personal events, Christmas pares, birthdays, bar(t) mitzvahs etc. ⇒ Catering Capable with Full Kitchen

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“I Remember,” Katherine Filice, 2018

Abstract Expressionism by Helen Bellaver” Art, Wine, Food and Live Music! FREE

January 24th & 25th

Lan Dance Performances

“Emerge II, Holy Wong, 2019

⇒ Beauful Adjustable Lighng

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⇒ Furniture Rental & Event Planning Services Available

February 22nd @ 7:30pm

→Lan Dance Workshop on 1/25 @ 12 pm ($35)

Jazz Ensemble Performance!

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Liz Was & Co Lan Dance

“Legends,” Helen Bellaver, 2019

ALL EVENTS WILL HAVE FREE WINE TASTING AND FOOD RSVP & Tickets on EventBrite.com or FaceBook