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NOVEMBER 2019 | VOLUME 36, ISSUE 11 A publication of Napa Valley Publishing Company
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2900SpringMountain.com GRAND NAPA VALLEY WINE ESTATE -
Seize the opportunity to acquire a beautiful grand Napa Valley estate on nearly 40 acres with 6 acres of double planted premium mountain Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard along with a highly rated Napa Valley wine brand receiving accolades of 95-97 point ratings and private & serene 2.25 acre knoll building parcel with panoramic 360’ views. Ultimate Napa Valley dream winery estate.
$29,800,000
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St. Helena
Private Contemporary Retreat -
One of the most unique & elegant estates in Napa Valley. Experience views from its magnificent mountain perch. Spring Mtn. AVA, approx. 8 acres under 30% slope for premium vineyard potential.
$6,990,000
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Modern Contemporary Ranch -
Immaculate 20-acre modern contemporary ranch positioned for supreme privacy with panoramic 360’ views - this magnificent ridgetop retreat is luxurious with resort-worthy amenities. Spectacular estate offers breathtaking vistas
$2,280,000
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Villa Mille Rose -
An Italianate Villa with unmatched architectural authenticity, striking landscaping design & bountiful organic harvests-truly one of the most extraordinary estates to become available in Napa Valley in this decade. Sited in Oakville; consists of 2 legal parcels. Main villa, 4 additional dwellings, 2 barns, 6.5 acres of ultra premium Oakville AVA vineyard, Italian style gardens, 100 fruit trees & a 2-acre Gold Medal olive orchard.
$26,500,000
YVONNE RICH 707-968-9888 yvonne@fabulousnapavalley.com 1338 MAIN STREET
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Supreme Setting with Serene Views - Contemporary style home on nearly 4 acres is uniquely positioned for privacy w/spectacular Napa Valley views - a tranquil & breathtaking visual paradise minutes from St. Helena.
$1,595,000
1552Centennial.com
Calistoga
Sophisticated Calistoga Home - This stylish and sophisticated Calistoga home displays an open and easy-flowing floor plan with dramatic lines & modern contemporary details. Experience the best of Calistoga living.
$995,000
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Tuscan Country Estate - Tastefully renovated on 5+ acres with unobstructed views of vineyards & mountains. Indoor/ outdoor lifestyle capturing warmth, comfort, along with elegance and modern sophistication.
$1,800,000
3051CalistogaRetreat.com
Calistoga
Calistoga Country Retreat - Perfectly positioned at the high point of nearly 2 acres with views of vineyards & the magnificent Palisades mountains, artfully remodeled home less than 5 minutes from downtown Calistoga.
$1,275,000
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Rutherford Cottage - Un co m p r o m i si ng ad d r e s s , mu c h so ug ht -af ter Ru t h er f or d ar e a. Pr i m e Na pa Va l l e y l o c a ti on – wa lk in g/ bi ki ng di st a nc e t o w i ne r i e s, v i n e y a rd s , & re s ta u r a n ts .
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Sophisticated Napa Estate - Strikingly sophisticated estate is transformed into a glamorous designer showplace featuring an open floorplan with architectural details & towering ceilings adds asense of volume.
$2,150,000
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Modern Vineyard Estate -
Architecture by renowned Andrew Batey whose designs are inspired by centuries of European classical rural architecture emphasizing symmetry & simplicity. Set on 18+ acres, light-filled home surrounded by prime mountain Cabernet vineyards with spellbinding views over the valley from every angle.
$6,900,000
St. Helena Farmhouse -
Circa 1912 single-story farmhouse located on one of the most coveted streets on the west side of St. Helena. Stockton Street is loved for its close location to downtown and known for its elegantly restored homes. A graceful vintage home - full of old-world charm, character, & modern updates.
$2,100,000
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Modern Oasis in St. Helena -
Magnificent execution of a modern oasis with high-end bespoke design. This contemporary home with crisp & clean geometric lines compliment minimalist luxury. Truly an estate exemplifying the epitome of style, taste, & architecture for the modern ages.
$4,950,000
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Magnificent Custom Estate - European style estate was built with timeless architectural design, exceptional craftsmanship details and luxurious custom features throughout. Sited on 1+ level acres, approx. 5,700+ sq. ft, 4 br & 4 ½ ba, superb details at every turn. Serene & beautiful backyard is a park-like oasis. Upscale Beauty & Tranquility!
$2,250,000
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Calistoga map
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Residential construction of the future
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St. Helena map
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Low maintenance, high curb appeal: Top exterior home trends of 2020
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Yountville map
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Napa map
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Three inexpensive home maintenance projects that could save you thousands
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Napa’s Loan Ranger Chris Salese: What’s your definition of housing affordability?
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Home bartending: Your guide to the perfect drink
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Five tips to keep your packages safe this holiday season
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Wine Country Real Estate Trends in October 2019
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Make room for your passions: How to maximize your garage space
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’m constantly asked what future home building will be. So many construction systems compete today, all with advantages and disadvantages. “New” and “The latest-and-greatest” building programs pop-up every day, but are they practical and realistic? When an architect designs a home, garage, barn or doghouse, a wide range of issues are in play such as structure, sustainability, maintenance, budget and required skills. As a general rule, the more that is built in a factory, the more efficient and cost-effective. Here are a few common building systems with pros and cons. WOOD FRAME America’s most popular. Wood framing is quick, light, earthquake-resistant, contractor-friendly with high thermal balance. Fire is its biggest enemy, but new encasement systems can provide up to 4-hour fire protection, according to Mark Halverson, Building Design and Engineering. With its low carbon footprint, wood is the most renewable building 14 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES
product, farmed like your carrots not an obstacle but in California and apples. with its high cost of everything, it becomes a construction cost STEEL FAME and labor challenge. Similar to a wood framed construction, the studs are light- MEET THE gauge steel which is marginally NEW CONTENDERS stronger than wood. Heavier Factory assembled composteel frames are more often used nents are becoming the future. for earthquake-resistance. How- We already have prebuilt winever, steel still needs fire protec- dows, cabinets, and trusses, so tion treatment. Steel framing why not walls and roofs? The is specialized and not all trades two basic methods are moduare trained, so construction lar units- a “box” shipped and costs will be higher and future craned into place- or panelizamodifications will be more dif- tion- individual walls and roof ficult. Most of our steel comes panels shipped to the site and from China, made from recycled assembled. Factory assembled automobiles, then shipped over- wood and steel panels have been seas. Steel’s carbon footprint is around for years. However, as pretty high. wood and steel become more costly and vulnerable to fire, MASONRY moisture, mold, earthquakes CONSTRUCTION and just simple decay, alternate Perhaps the World’s favor- building systems emerge to file ite construction system, Con- the void. crete Masonry Units requires In addition to skyrocketsteel reinforcement and robust ing construction costs, last moisture protection but can be year our changing climate cost highly lateral- resistant and of about $350 billion according to course, incombustible. Perhaps FEMA. While there is no one the biggest disadvantages are the disaster-proof building system, high cost of material and labor. there are some standouts in In Third World countries, that is the wings.
RSG 3-D is one contender that creates a sandwich panel of steel wire frame, fire resistant insulation encapsulated in concrete. When and if electrical lines, window frames, doors and exterior siding are installed at the factory, it could be a far better building approach. This system is not new: Jimmy Carter and Habitat for Humanity built Florida homes back in the 90’s according to the Washington Post. Resilience, sustainability, structural integrity, low maintenance and cost effectiveness will be the key to making this or any other system the future of construction. Chris d Craiker AIA/NCARB has been swinging a hammer and pouring concrete for over 50 years. Chris d Craiker AIA is a prominent Bay Area architect with over 40 years patching up shaky marriages and challenging renovations. For a CSI form or more information, call 707.224.5060 or e-mail: info@ craiker.com. NOVEMBER 2019
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22.72± breathtaking acres featuring a 11.6± acre premium Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard, turnkey farmhouse and guest house / barn.
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3.23± acre estate situated on one of Calistoga’s premier streets with 360 degree views of The Palisades, Mount St. Helena and vineyards.
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GAIL MORGAN LANE 707.291.0156 Gail@winestates.com LIC# 01026604
MATT BJORNER MBjorner@gmail.com
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A newly constructed, unparalleled estate perched on 10.93± private acres with sweeping views from the vineyards below to Pritchard Hill and Lake Hennessey. The estate offers 6 total bedroom suites, including a master wing with private den and his / hers studios. Property includes a main residence, guest house, cabana with outdoor kitchen, infinity pool with spa, fire pit, outdoor fireplace and bocce court. ST. HELENA I $16,950,000 I 861CONNVALLEY.COM MATTHEW BJORNER 31.528.1768 I mbjorner@gmail.com
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Private Napa Valley estate situate on 6.02 acres, just minutes to town and around the corner from Meadowood Resort. ST. HELENA I $5,450,000
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hether you are thinking of selling your home next year, or simply looking to update certain elements, investing in your exterior will deliver a return on your investment in both resale value and enjoyment. From siding and garage door to the landscape and patio, there are many opportunities to refresh the outside of your home for style and function. The top trends of 2020 are all about bringing fresh ideas to MIXING STYLES AND DESIGNS tired spaces, updating with the latest product Following the popularity of farmhouse innovations, and ensuring your exterior gets styles in the last decade, homeowners conas much love as the interior of your home. tinue to create a hybrid look that incorporates select modern farmhouse designs, as INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING well as elements of midcentury modern and With a strong desire to expand living industrial influences into the exterior home space, homeowners are investing in decks design. Mixed-use siding is at the forefront and patios that have a seamless flow from of this trend. Board and batten siding mixed indoor to outdoor. Products such as Roy- with stone continues to gain popularity for al(R) Building Products’ Zuri(R) Premium a modern farmhouse look. Another popular Decking offer all the beauty of real hard- design is mixing clapboard siding with texwood flooring without the maintenance. tures of shake or vertical style of board and Zuri’s variety of rich colors allow homeown- batten to create visual interest and balance. ers to create intricate designs and inlays that Black windows add a modern industrial look add an upscale look that can be completely along with a sleek metal garage door to pull customized. together the overall design. Screened porches with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors are popular EXTERIOR COLORS AND ACCENTS as well as porch/deck hybrids that can be Across the country, darker, more pigdesigned to feature built-in kitchens, fire- mented colors are transforming homes with places and seating. To further personalize showstopping appearances that stand out the space, homeowners are mixing textures from a sea of beige that was so popular in and materials, including metal, wicker and the past. wood, in outdoor furniture and features to The traditional red front door is being create individualized style. replaced by statement doors that define an 18 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES
entryway with style and class. Black and blue doors are trending as well as designs that feature glass and iron elements. Dutch-style doors are also popular for 2020 and beyond. In addition to a statement front door, homeowners are thoughtful about entryway decor, adding personalized doormats, house numbers and door knockers, as well as changing out decor seasonally. While dark colors are trending nationwide, pastel colors are popular for coastal homes. Light blue is just one example that looks striking paired with white PVC trim in exterior applications. Royal Building Products Celect Canvas, an unpainted version of the brand’s cellular PVC siding, is an ideal low-maintenance option for coastal homes that need durability for harsh weather. The siding can be customized with hundreds of beachy paint color options to suit your individual style. MINIMALIST MAINTENANCE Homeowners are continuing to invest in design solutions for their exteriors and yards that require little to no maintenance, yet allow them to fully enjoy outdoor living. They are opting for high quality products using durable materials, such as limestone, gravel and bamboo. Garden bed designs incorporate pavers, rocks, evergreen plants and annual plants, to achieve a low maintenance exterior that still delivers on curb appeal. Above all else, homeowners are looking to make exterior designs their own in 2020. New builds and home renovations that utilize durable materials are a top trend, and the sky’s the limit when it comes to design. For more exterior design inspiration, explore the photo gallery at www.royalbuildingproducts. com/gallery. NOVEMBER 2019
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522WestgateDrive.com Napa | $1,239,000 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2,552 SF
Meticulously maintained home with designer-inspired appointments. Features include a light and bright open floor plan, Brazilian Cherry engineered hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen with stunning granite countertops, custom built island with Boos Block Cherry countertop, Viking gas stove and double oven, and plenty of storage space. Entertain in the formal dining room, or relax in the large living room or family room, each with its own gas fireplace. Retreat to your large master suite with a sliding door to a beautiful Redwood deck. Outside, enjoy extensive stone hardscaping in the front yard, a secluded outdoor living and dining space in the backyard, and custom Redwood Pergola complete with Sunbrella shade panels, ceiling fans and bistro lights. A water feature framed by 3 mature Japanese Maple trees brings tranquility. Perfectly located in the Silverado Country Club, and close to Napa’s premier dining, wine tasting and shopping, this is the home you have waited for.
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Rutherford | $2,450,000 4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 3,139 SF | .35 ± acres
Single story, eastern valley floor home Large open kitchen, massive new bonus room Huge landscaped yard with pool to entertain Outdoor dining area, raised garden beds, fruit trees
Stunning Craftsman in Rutherford Hardwood floors & custom cabinetry Kitchen/living space spill out to lg deck Fabulous views of neighboring vineyards
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Farmhouse style home with vineyard views Open floor plan, spacious master suite Loft style office area upstairs Close to downtown Yountville
Great country lot ready to build on Includes permitted Farmhouse plans Build this home or design your own Near Yountville, dining, wine tasting
Yountville | $1,750,000 4 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1,876 SF
Napa | $1,450,000 Buildable Lot | 1 ± acre
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Napa | $849,000 4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1,973 SF
Artfully appointed home offered furnished Open & flowing layout for easy living Creatively designed backyard for entertaining Close to wine tasting, dining & shopping
Stunning vineyard views behind home Hardwood floors throughout New siding, new roof, new appliances Backyard perfect for al fresco dining
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Great neighborhood location Attached garage and carport Fireplace, cathedral ceilings, large outdoor deck Near community pool & spa area
Charming Yountville condo complex Bright, open floor plan Spiral staircase leads upstairs Close to dining, shopping, wine tasting
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Three inexpensive home maintenance projects that could save you thousands Routine maintenance: two words that likely evoke eye rolls, exasperated sighs and dread for most homeowners who read, hear or even think about them. However, they’re also a homeowner’s best line of defense when it comes to protecting their most important investment—their home. “Many homeowners insurance policyholders are choosing higher deductibles because it lowers their insurance costs,” said Christopher O’Rourke, Mercury Insurance vice president of property claims. “This means, however, that if they need to make a claim then their out-of-pocket costs will be higher. So, the best claim is the one you don’t have to make, because you’ve taken the time to ensure your property is properly maintained. And the good news is that it generally costs much less than paying a deductible.” So, with that in mind, here are three inexpensive projects that could save you a lot of money in the long run. INSPECT PLUMBING CONNECTIONS, APPLIANCE HOSES AND PIPES FOR LEAKS Refrigerators with icemakers or water dispensers, dishwashers and washing machines all have hoses that connect to your water supply. If these hoses wear out, blister or crack, or the connections loosen, they can cause leaks that can cause a lot of damage to your home and appliances. Replace these hoses with steel-braided hoses because they are less likely to fail and can be purchased at your local hardware store for around $20. Consult your owner’s manual for hose specifications and recommended replacement intervals. Periodically inspect the pipes under your kitchen and bathroom sinks for leaks. Also, if there’s a bathroom in your home that’s seldom used, turn the faucets on and off, and flush the toilet once a week to ensure water continues flowing through the pipes properly. “Oftentimes, people will notice a brown spot on the ceiling, bulge in the wall or swelling cabinets—all indicators of water build-up or leaks—and most homeowners policies don’t cover long-term leaks,” said O’Rourke. “It’s important to address these things as soon as possible because they can create extensive 28 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES
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damage if left untreated.” If you suspect you may have a leak, but the source isn’t easily accessible, time is of the essence. The average cost to hire a plumber is about $300, which is less than the potential amount of damage an untreated leak might cause. CLEAN DRYER DUCTS AND VENTS According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to 15,050 home fires involving clothes dryers and washing machines in 2014, which is the most recent data available. It’s important to empty your dryer’s lint filter after each use because lint is highly flammable. Combined with the high heat given off during a tumble cycle, this is a recipe for disaster. Lint also accumulates in dryer ducts and vents. While they take a bit more effort and know-how to clean, it’s just as important to do this at least once a year. Unfortunately, one Mercury policyholder learned this the hard way. “Our insured’s dryer was about 12 years old and its vents had never been cleaned,” said O’Rourke. “The resulting fire caused $300,000 in damage to her home, which she was forced to leave for 10 months. Insurance helps cover material losses, but you can’t put a price on lost memories or having your life turned upside down.” The average cost of a professional dryer vent cleaning is less than $200.
VISUALLY INSPECT YOUR HOME’S EXTERIOR Make a point of walking the perimeter of your home to look for cracks, chips or holes in the façade and loose shingles on the roof. Imperfections like these can be access points for unwanted water to enter the home, which can cause rot, mold or structural damage. If your exterior walls are coated with built-up dirt and debris, wash them first to make it easier to detect potential problem areas. You can do this by attaching a cleaning tool to your garden hose or renting a pressure washer. Costs will vary depending on which option you choose, but start as low as $20. Windows are another potential danger zone for leaks, so be sure to check the condition of your weather stripping, as well as look for chips and cracks. Consult a professional to determine next steps if you find damages to your home’s exterior. O’Rourke also recommends speaking with your insurance agent to learn more about where to clean, what to replace and when to consult a professional before it’s too late. “Another suggestion is to consider hiring an inspector to help identify areas of risk. Most people only do this before buying or selling a home, but you don’t want to wait until it’s too late,” said O’Rourke. Taking care of your property now with these simple maintenance tips could save you time and money in the long run. NOVEMBER 2019
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BELLE VUE Vineyard Estate in the Coombsville AVA. Beneath the Vaca Mountains, minutes to downtown Napa. 5 acre gated knoll with panoramic views, 2 homes (2nd 1000 sq. ft. with kitchen) meticulous craftsmanship, French doors framing mesmerizing vineyard views. 3.5 Acres Cab. 1000 bottle-cave. 4 car garage. Pool house, Bocce, Outdoor kitchen, Pizza-oven, vegetable garden.
12+ac gated Vineyard/Estate mn to downtown. Renovated, for grand entertaining and everyday enjoyment. Focal points are the great room and slick kitchen w/multiple pivot folding doors leading to large tiled terraces. Single level w/2 suites downstairs + office-media-guest-wing, wine cellar-2nd floor elevator to 2 private suites. Resort like outdoor w/infinity-edge pool-pool house+bath. 7.8 acres Chardonnay + .09 acre Cab. Live the life.
NEW LISTING! This newly built, sophisticated Napa Valley Wine Country Retreat invokes the aura of a lavish resort with its vineyard MODERN architectural style conceived by Z Man Arch to meld a chic modern aesthetic with an idyllic agrarian setting abutting 37 lush vineyard acres. Over 6,000 SF of single-level covered indoor/ outdoor luxury living is nestled on a half acre of artistic, low-maintenance landscaping.
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main level living and an entertainer’s dream backyard. Enjoy amazing views from the backyard around the beautiful pool and spa. Beautiful Kitchen! The main level master suite features fire place, sitting room and work space. This is a unique one of a kind Silverado Highlands home. Mark Lesti
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3407 Crestview Way Stunningly beautiful single-level home. Metal roof! Great part of Browns Valley. Recent remodel with open Viking kitchen, professional appliances. Gorgeous hardwood floors. Opens to a lovely, large and private back yard. Built in BBQ, fire pit, hot tub, large patio cover and bar/island seating. Master suite has luxurious bathroom and large walk-in-closet. This one checks all of the boxes. Hurry, wont last long! Mark Lesti
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tranquil Terrific modern Farmhouse style home on a quiet street with no thru traffic. and Like new condition, this incredible 3bedroom, 2.5 bath home has been beautifully designed in one of the most desirable areas of Napa with easy hardwood floors. Recently updated kitchens access to shopping, dining, downtown, hospitals, wineries and many up and baths. 1936 Wedgewood stove and updated valley destinations. This home exudes wine country sophistication. Beautifully lighting and fixtures. Office area and fantastic appointed with hardwood floors, subway tile, and classic marble finishes. You will enjoy a fully equipped gourmet Chef's kitchen with a gas range, double sun room to enjoy your scenic backyard. Stone oven, quartz countertops, custom cabinets and a large dining room open to the wall in the open back yard. Views of horses, kitchen for entertaining and family time. The luxurious master bath features Mt. George and open space! classic marble and subway shower, a separate soaking tub and double vanity. Mark Lesti
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Beautiful single-level condo at Silverado Country Club. Located in the highly desirable Creekside community. Townhouse-style single-level unit with no neighbor above or below you. All on the ground level. This spacious condo has new wood floors and recent updates. Plus, a bonus room for office, hobby, exercise. Large 2 1/2 car garage for car, golf cart and storage. The single-level condos with this large size home and garage are rarely on the market. Mark Lesti
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Gorgeous single-level home in North Napa. Open and light floor plan. Hardwood floors, tile and carpet. Spacious and level backyard. Close to shopping, restaurants, wineries and transportation.
Beautiful and ready to move in! Updated kitchen and gorgeous unit. Nice sized back yard. Private location among the units. Won't last long!
Lovely single story home in central Napa. Remodeled Kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floors and a backyard made for hosting dinner parties. The kitchen is spacious and bright and is perfect for someone who loves to cook. The neighborhood is close to shopping and dining. It’s turn key and ready for its next owner!
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ere we go. It’s early November, less than 60 days away from exiting one decade and entering another one. Just the look of “2020” alone probably generates a wide range of emotions for many of you. Whatever it is that you might feel, the roundness of “2020” offers a visual platform of sorts, the balance of numbers and the opportunity to start a new decade with a stronger voice. CHRIS On that note, it’s time for SALESE us to speak up on affordability. When you Google “affordability,” simply looking for a general definition of it, there are ads and links all over the page that immediately reference housing affordability. That’s because it’s so damn confusing. I don’t know who keeps track of often used terms or phrases, but “housing affordability” must be at the top of the list. Our elected leaders, at all levels, talk about it. The media talk about it. I’m even talking about it now. 32 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES
However, the problem that nobody seems to talk about is what “affordability” really means to our government, to the business owner, to the consumer, to the homeowner, to the renter or to the homeless. Everyone is different. We all have our own definition of affordability and how it impacts our lives. So why is it that this definition appears to continually get defined by groups or persons that are independent of the same groups or persons who they are trying to determine what’s affordable to them or not? Yes, we require structure, but not unrealistic parameters. For example, there absolutely needs to be a better definition for “housing affordability.” I can’t keep track of all the indexes, calculations, ranges, etc. that are being floated around by industry groups, the media and politicians regarding what’s affordable or not. Perhaps this is intentional because it creates more ambiguity and opportunities for those who look to take advantage of people who have run out of options. As a lender, there’s not much more we can do to help consumers finance a home.
There are 100 percent financing options available, government-insured loans, assistance programs, grants, silent seconds and equity share products. We even allow for the use of gift funds in certain scenarios from family or friends or employers if properly documented. Although lending product menus are extensive, and rates are currently low, it doesn’t seem to be working the way we envisioned to make a dent into the housing crisis we face today. Please speak up, tell your elected leaders what’s affordable to you, stop letting them tell you what you can and can’t do based on whatever mathematical calculation they attempt to use to define your affordability. Use your voice, don’t sit back and hope it will get better. We are going to get flooded with political mailers over the next 12 months. Let’s reverse the flow. Chris Salese can be reached at chris@ delsurmortgage.com or 707-363-4439. He is a licensed California mortgage lender (LO NMLS #254469 — CA-DBO #254469 Corp NMLS #1850 Equal Housing Opportunity. WINTER SPRING 2019
In gratitude, always... As the sun sets on another year in our beautiful wine country, we reflect on how blessed we are to live and work in one of the most amazing places in the world, surrounded by a community that is as strong as it is compassionate. We are honored to be a part of this community and look forward to serving you in the new year.
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BRANDPOINT to give you the basic knowledge in the door for the ultimate in of various tools, lingo and more convenience. to help you find your way around your home bar, as well as equip GARNISH YOUR DRINKS When Stacie Grissom of Gar- you with the confidence to serve! Incorporating herbs, edible den Cocktails has folks over to flowers and fresh produce into her apartment, she makes sure to ICE REALLY DOES MAKE your drinks presents the opportuoffer guests something to drink A DIFFERENCE nity to incorporate personality and before they can even get through One of the simplest ways to additional smells into the whole the door. She built her brand on elevate a drink is to use the right experience. Think about using the notion that anyone can make ice. Not only do the large, clear lavender, basil, colorful flowers gorgeous and tasty alcoholic and ice spheres look beautiful, they and more to top off your drink. non-alcoholic drinks right at melt slowly to help keep drinks home, whether it’s while enter- chilled longer without dilut- MASTER YOUR taining or just relaxing. Below, ing—whether it’s iced coffee or SYRUP GAME you’ll find some tips and tricks scotch. LG’s InstaView is the Many classic cocktails and she has curated to help make only refrigerator that automat- mocktails call for every mixoloanyone’s home bartending expe- ically makes large slow-melting gist’s secret weapon, simple syrup. rience a little more seamless. spherical Craft Ice, measuring Rather than go down the storetwo inches in diameter, and can bought route, consider crafting EDUCATE YOURSELF store 25 at a time in the freezer your own! With a simple mix Consider a beginner’s course drawer, helping you eliminate of water, sugar and a little elbow in bartending, read articles online the hassle of manually filling grease on the stove, you can crank or even watch some YouTube vid- and freezing ice molds. Plus, it out your own syrups with ease. eos. These materials are intended still has crushed and cubed ice One way to up your game even
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more is to add seasonal herbs, spices, veggies or fruits to your syrup. To take the guessing out of measuring, LG’s InstaView Refrigerator features an automatic water dispenser that serves the exact desired amount (4, 8, 15 or 32 ounces) of fresh, filtered water. PRESENTATION IS KEY Certain types of drinks are meant to be enjoyed from specific forms of glassware. Consider expanding your collection to ensure you’re serving in proper form. For example, a Moscow Mule must be served in a copper mug or a spritzer in a Collins glass. “My favorite drinking vessels are the collection of eclectic tiki mugs that I’ve made in the pottery studio over the years,” Grissom said. For more information on LG InstaView Refrigerators, visit www.LGCraftIce.com.
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European inspired single story 2 bed 2 bath beautifully appointed and updated 1,720 sq ft modern country farmhouse with neighboring vineyard views. Includes a multipurpose loft, a large attached garage with vaulted ceiling convertible to additional living space if desired, masterfully designed gardens with multiple spaces designed for sizable outdoor dining events not to mention an appealing and conditioned multipurpose garden studio also with a multi functional loft and nearby wash house with bath.This is the perfect primary or secondary Wine Country escape!! Details/aerials/videos available at
Spectacular close-in knoll top 15 acre estate with 360 degree views, approximately 5 acres of plantable hillside land surrounding a Gary Hansen designed contemporary classic 5,307 sq. ft., 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath residence including many custome architectural features found only in the Valley’s highest quality estates. Multiple additional knolls with full valley and adjoining vineyard views available for future development of a guest house and caretaker unit. Includes magnificent JackChandlerdesignedgroundsandoutdoorentertainingareaswithviews. For additional details visit:
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Hillside Cabernet Vineyard Estate 1084 La Londe Lane | Napa
Under new ownership. Priced at less than appraised value! Residential vineyard estate including 8.08 +/- acres planted primarily to high quality Coombsville AVA hillside cabernet with a consistent 40 ton annual yield. The gated estate offers a 3,804 sq. ft. 4 bedroom 4 bath single story ranch style home including a guest house with full valley and vineyard views. Make this estate your new connection to all the Napa Valley has to offer!! For additional details visit: www.CoombsvilleVineyardEstate.com
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ccording to the National Retail Federation, 41.4 million people shopped exclusively online from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday in 2018. As the holidays approach, online shopping will continue to grow in popularity, helping families spend more time celebrating the season and less time struggling through long disorganized lines, fighting massive crowds of frantic shoppers, and worrying about whether that must-have gift will still be on shelves at the mall. While online shopping offers up a convenient way to purchase holiday gifts, many consumers are concerned about their delivered packages going missing. Ensuring your online holiday purchases are securely delivered can make your cyber shopping experience even more rewarding and stress free. Here are five tips that will keep your packages safe and your holidays happy.
to select in-garage delivery at checkout. To provide peace of mind that your holiday purchases won’t go missing or get damaged by weather, all you need is a myQ-connected garage door opener linked to the Key App to have packages delivered directly into your garage for no extra charge. myQ technology can be added to all leading brands of garage door openers in minutes via a Chamberlain myQ smart garage hub, which is being offered at a low cost this holiday season.
GIVE SPECIFIC DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS Most delivery services allow customers to set instructions. Ask your mail carrier to knock or ring the doorbell so that you are immediately alerted when a package arrives at your door. If snow, rain or any other weather issue is a concern, consider requesting that you mail carrier drop off packages GET DELIVERIES STRAIGHT in an out-of-sight dry spot. Get creative with TO YOUR GARAGE WITH these drop-off locations and use other delivKEY BY AMAZON ery points such as back porches, patios and Online retailers such as Amazon serve exterior basement stairs. as a popular holiday shopping destination. This season you can get your Prime pack- SIGN UP FOR DELIVERY ALERTS ages delivered safely and securely right in Major mail carriers and delivery services your garage with Key by Amazon in-garage have systems for tracking packages. You can delivery. Amazon recently launched the new use tracking numbers to determine where service to provide Prime members in 50 cit- an item is, and when it should be delivered. ies and surrounding areas with the option Check with your delivery provider to see if 36 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES
you can sign up for alerts via email or text message for when your package is shipped, out for delivery and delivered. TEAM UP WITH A NEIGHBOR Work with a trustworthy neighbor to mutually look after each other’s packages. If a neighbor is home during an anticipated delivery, ask permission to have packages sent to their address or have them hold deliveries that come to your front door. Return the favor whenever possible, and bake a holiday treat or give a small thank-you gift to show your appreciation. REQUEST A SIGNATURE If you are ordering expensive items online, it is a smart idea to require a signature for delivery. By requesting a signature before a package is released, you can ensure that your online purchases are never left unattended. If you are not home at the time of delivery, the mail carrier will typically leave a note with options for rescheduling the delivery for a more convenient time or picking the package up in-person. Holiday shopping is already stressful. Give yourself the gift of peace by trying out some of these package delivery tips, and spend more time enjoying the moments that matter. To learn more about in-garage delivery, visit https://www.myq.com/key-by-amazon. NOVEMBER 2019
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Wine Country real estate trends in October 2019 GERRETT SNEDAKER, CRB
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edian prices appreciating again: Throughout the region, median prices for single family homes and condominiums appreciated on a year over year basis comparing closings in October 2019 to October 2018. This is a reversal to the GERRETT SNEDAKER year to date trend of decreasing median prices. It will be interesting to see where the year-end data lands.
Napa County The inventory of homes and condominiums available for sale in Napa County at the end of October (454) is 9% ahead of the inventory in October 2018 (417) and it is 7.5% below the inventory last month (491). This is likely the start to the seasonal trend that typically reduces inventory through January of the coming year. Nearly 50% of the inventory in Napa County (224 properties) is priced at $1,000,000 or above. New sales (124) are 7% ahead of the pace of last year (116) and are 3% below the 128 sales last month. There is a 3.7 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The Days on Market for homes closing in Napa County is currently 90 days. For the purpose of our MLS (BAREIS) “Days on Market” represents the time from when the property is first listed in the MLS to the date the property goes into “pending” (all conditions removed) status. On average, it can take anywhere from 0 to 30 additional days for
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properties to close after going pending. The median price of the 131 homes closed in October in Napa County ($730,000) is 11% ahead of the median price of a year ago ($655,000). Over the past three months, Napa County homes are selling at roughly 91% of original list price.
last month (20). New sales (15) are 15% ahead of the pace of last year (13) and 50% ahead of the 10 sales last month. There is just a one months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The Days on Market for homes that closed in American Canyon last month was 49 days. The median price of the 13 homes that closed in American Napa County Canyon in October ($600,000) luxury homes was 10% ahead of the median If one takes the highest price of a year ago ($543,000). quartile (25%) of available It’s a very tight market in Amerinventor y as the “Luxur y ican Canyon at present. Market”, the Luxury Market begins at $2,300,000 in Napa Napa County at this time. The number of closings (67) of Luxury Fifty-three percent of the Homes (sales price in excess of inventory in Napa County is in $2,300,000) in Napa County the City of Napa. There are 240 for the period 11/1/18 to available homes and condomini10/31/19 compared to 65 clos- ums in inventory at the end of ings in the period 11/1/17 to October in the City of Napa. 10/31/18. There are 114 luxury This is 6% ahead of the supply at homes in inventory at the end the end of October 2018 (226) of October 2019 compared to and it is 5% below the inventory 95 at the end of October 2018. at the end of last month (252). There were only 4 new Luxury New sales (88) were 19% ahead Home sales last month com- of the pace of October 2018 pared to 12 in September. This (74) and they were 6% below results in a 28 months supply the pace of last month (94). of available Luxury Homes There is a 2.7 months supply based on the current sales pace of inventory based on the curcompared to 3.7 months sup- rent sales pace. The Days on ply for the County as a whole. Market for the 93 closings last Over the past three months, month was 83 days compared to Napa County Luxury Homes 62 days in October 2018. The are selling at roughly 85% of median price of the homes that original list price. closed in the City of Napa in October was $739,000. This is 13% ahead of the median price American Canyon of the homes closed in October There are 15 available homes 2018 ($652,000). and condominiums in inventory at the end of October in Ameri- Upvalley Napa County can Canyon. This is 55% below the inventory a year ago (33) The inventory of homes and and it is 25% below the supply condominiums for sale in the
Up Valley Napa County market (Angwin, Calistoga, Deer Park, Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena and Yountville) at the end of October (156) is 23% higher than the level of 127 in October 2018 and it is 9% below the level last month (172). There were 18 new sales in the month compared to 24 a year ago and 19 last month. There is now an 8.7 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The Days on Market for the 20 closings last month was 130 days. Properties generally take longer to sell in the Up Valley than in the rest of Napa County. Approximately 61% of the Luxury Market inventory (price in excess of $2,300,000) in Napa County is in the Up Valley Market (69 homes). There were six luxury home (price in excess of $2,300,000) closings in the Up Valley Market last month and three new luxury home sales.
Angwin The inventory of homes and condominiums for sale at the end of October in Angwin is 13 homes. This compares to 15 homes in October 2018 and 14 homes last month. There were two new sales in the month of October compared to four a year ago and one last month. The average asking price of the 13 homes in inventory in Angwin is $1,426,000. Gerrett Snedaker, CRB, is a Broker/Partner with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate|Wine Country Group. Contact Gerrett at gerry.snedaker@winecountrygroup.com or 707-939-2009
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NAPA COUNTY’S LATEST HOME SALES* ADDRESS
RECORD DATE
SALE PRICE BED BATH SQ FT YR BLT
American Canyon 844 SPRING MOUNTAIN LN10/7
$290,000
5
ADDRESS
RECORD DATE
SALE PRICE BED BATH SQ FT YR BLT
ADDRESS
RECORD DATE
SALE PRICE BED BATH SQ FT YR BLT
Single Family
1532 JEFFERSON ST
10/9
$561,000
4
2 1,919 1920
3323 CAMBRIDGE CT
10/1
$860,000
3
2 1,649 1988
4 2,386 2001
2527 VINE HILL CT
9/30
$565,000
4
2 1,549 1973
888 ERIN WAY
10/2
$875,000
3
3 2,227 2015
9/24
$900,000
3
3 1,946 1991
44 SOLERA LN
9/19
$305,000
3
2 1,344 1989
3681 OXFORD ST
33 STONEGATE LN
9/20
$365,000
2
2 1,056 1988
3167 LINDA VISTA AVE
9/25
$565,000
3
2 1,680 1958
37 COVE CT
9/19
$570,000
3
2 1,288 1969
1218 TERRACE DR
9/20
$900,000
4
3 3,146 2008
10/15
$573,500
2
1
115 SILVERADO SPRINGS DR 10/3
$900,000
3
3 2,195 1990
30 STETSON DR
9/19
$425,000
3
2 1,256 1966
1851 MADRONA ST
124 W CAROLYN DR
10/9
$440,000
3
1
361 MONROE ST
9/27
$580,000
3
3 1,175 1948
3438 MEADOWBROOK CT 10/4
$915,000
5
3 2,397 1976
2532 MACGREGOR CT
9/17
$584,000
4
2 1,553 1964
117 SPRING ST
10/3
$925,000
2
3 2,032 2004
10/7
$940,000
4
3 2,484 1987
1081 DONALDSON WAY 9/20 245 SHEFFIELD WAY 20 GREGORY LN 101 SIERRA VISTA 21 KEVIN LN
$500,000
3
875 1956
2 1,337 1995
$603,500
3
3 1,420 1947
115 HEUN LN
9/27
$950,500
3
2 2,144 2018
$605,000
3
2 1,131 1963
1034 ALPINE CT
9/27
$960,000
4
3 2,396 1984
$605,000
3
2 1,261 1959
1016 PARTRICK RD
10/1
$980,000
3
3 1,761 1965
2 1,266 1963
555 RANDOLPH ST
10/15
$1,000,000
3
2 2,122 1880
123 HEUN LN
9/20
$1,004,500
4
3 2,369 2018
9/30
$525,000
4
3 2,037 2002
2000 OLD SONOMA RD
2 1,477 1989
3764 WILLIS DR
3 2,206 2001
1443 TALLAC ST
9/30
10/9
$535,000 $546,500 $547,000
4 4 4
2 1,594 1988
1076 TERRACE DR
5
3 2,408 2002
1317 C ST
102 HORIZON WAY
10/7
$687,000
4
5 2,945 2006
24 INDEPENDENCE DR
10/2
$690,000
6
3 3,368 2003 3 3,164 2005
10/3 9/25
$700,000 $710,000
6 4
Calistoga
2886 FOOTHILL BLVD
10/3 10/15
1402 PERKINS ST
$600,000
1700 MAGGIE AVE
2 1,680 1956
3 2,003 1986
10/7
33 ARCH WAY
4
4
549 CATTAIL DR
174 GADWALL ST
$600,000
$502,000
300 NORTHAMPTON DR 10/9
77 OAKSTONE WAY
10/9
1018 OAKMONT CT
10/10
10/8
9/27 10/7 10/7
$525,000 $700,000 $3,250,000
2 3 4
Napa
3 3,606 2004
Single Family
3 2
2
4239 JEFFERSON ST
9/19
$615,000
3
2 1,482 1953
215 VERONA WAY
9/26
$1,062,000
4
3 2,501 2000
3909 OXFORD ST
9/30
$617,500
3
2 1,245 1992
1438 SPROUL AVE
9/18
$1,100,000
2
3 2,420 1976
2171 KAYWOODIE ST
9/24
$620,000
3
2 1,587 1973
663 BALBOA WAY
9/20
$1,150,000
4
3 3,176 1964
2 1,814 1973
30 HOLLY CT
9/18
$1,300,000
4
5 3,903 1973
9/11
$1,480,000
4
3 2,923 2013
1661 PAULSON WAY
10/10
$640,000
4
842 1932
10/1
$650,000
2
1 1,062 1942
3252 ATHERTON CIR
2242 TROWER AVE
10/15
$660,000
3
2 1,399 1950
569 MONTECITO BLVD
9/19
$1,640,000
3
3 2,859 1963
1217 TAMALPAIS ST
10/4
$665,000
3
2 1,441 1971
3428 CRESTVIEW WAY
9/27
$2,000,000
5
4 3,091 1979
2 1,567 1973
1237 TALL GRASS CT
9/20
$2,120,000
4
4 3,926 2012
2 1,264 1990
9 RENO CT
10/7
$2,295,000
4
4 3,746 2004
3 2,073 1994
1034 LORRAINE DR
9/30
$2,500,000
4
1
4 3,268 1964
$613,000 $615,000
41 LINNELL AVE
2 1,621 1988
10/8 10/11
Single Family 930 1951
873 1932
3530 WHITE CLIFF CIR 2387 YAJOME ST
10/3 9/27
$710,000
2
$126,000
4
3 1,749 1956
67 LUKE DR
1695 HEMLOCK ST
10/1
$161,500
3
2 1,412 1953
2065 W PUEBLO AVE
10/8
$715,500
3
2 1,380 1965
St Helena
2 1,417 1937
2432 CHRISTIE CT
10/7
$718,000
4
3 2,200 1974
1709 SPRING MOUNTAIN RD
9/24
$1,265,000
2
2 1,447 1940
1324 ELMHURST AVE
9/30
$1,500,000
3
3 1,791 2014 4 3,017 2000
$300,000
2
3
4 3,277 1965
5/30
5/6
$710,000
4
730 CAROLINA ST
1015 TOLDI LN
10/2
$693,500
Single Family
2930 FIRST ST
10/7
$325,000
3
3 1,484 1966
3346 TWIN OAKS DR
10/2
$720,000
4
2 1,845 1975
1841 PARK AVE
10/11
$345,000
3
1 1,099 1953
426 WEBBER ST
9/24
$725,000
3
2 1,710 1951
1151 PAULSON CT
10/8
$1,635,000
5
1 1,089 1942
3657 JOMAR DR
9/30
$725,500
3
2 1,438 1963
1318 STOCKTON ST
9/26
$4,700,000
4
$739,000
4
3 1,895 1997
Yountville
2594 SONOMA ST
10/4
$375,000
2
2190 CORONADO AVE
9/18
$400,000
2
1
912 1951
4157 MANCHESTER DR 10/10
495 GREENBACH ST
9/25
$443,000
3
2 1,120 1955
4114 SALMON CREEK LN 10/8
$739,000
4
3 1,919 1991
1893 LARKSPUR ST
842 LAGUNA ST
9/23
$477,000
3
1
982 1962
4112 STANISLAUS LN
10/4
$740,000
4
3 1,919
Napa
204 HOMEWOOD AVE
9/19
$481,000
2
1
765 1941
2326 LAKEPARK DR
9/30
$740,000
4
3 1,999 1981
2871 LA HOMA CT
2581 UTAH ST
9/30
$485,000
4
2 1,221 1955
1539 E ST
10/9
$744,000
3
2 1,144 1921
9/20
$748,000
3
2 1,921 1976
5 3,016 2016 Single Family
9/30
$1,050,000
4
2 1,851 1974
10/14
$250,000
2
2 1,054 1987
3528 SHELTER CREEK DR9/26
$420,000
3
2 1,315 1972
745 MARSH CT
9/24
$425,000
2
2 1,204 1978
Condos
1089 TAMARISK DR
9/20
$485,000
4
2 1,438 1979
2459 RIGDON ST
670 CUNARD DR
10/1
$500,000
4
2 1,518 1971
4260 WINE COUNTRY CT 9/20
$757,000
4
3 1,928 2017
2061 POLLEY DR
9/24
$503,000
2
3 1,232 1982
2275 WHISKERY CT
10/10
$510,000
2
3 1,682 2006
2025 W F ST
10/4
$760,000
3
3 1,846 1958
1162 WALNUT ST
9/19
$529,000
2
2 1,268 1975
2225 SEA HERO CT
9/23
$512,500
2
3 1,682 2006
1130 WARREN ST
9/24
$766,500
3
1 1,316 1941
43 FOUNTAIN GROVE CIR9/30
$530,000
2
2 1,470 1989
1162 LA HOMA DR
9/23
$777,000
3
2 1,822 1992
10/15
$529,000
3
1
13 FOUNTAIN GROVE CIR3/15
$535,000
3
3 1,599 1988
2145 GRANADA ST
9/18
$540,000
3
2 1,100 1966
3584 WOODBROOK DR
9/19
$782,000
3
3 2,302 1967
220 FREDERICK DR
10/1
$559,000
2
2 1,466 1978
2754 PINE ST
9/10
$550,000
2
1 1,014 1936
2540 ROLLINGWOOD DR 10/7
$810,000
3
2 1,458 1966
588 MAIN ST #214
10/11
$760,000
1
1
938 2009
10/15
$555,000
3
2 1,173 1957
3989 VERBENA ST
9/30
$840,000
4
2 2,183 2004
1600 ATLAS PEAK RD #35710/7
$800,000
2
2
988 1968
1828 PINE ST
9/20
$560,000
2
1 1,044 1905
1071 CENTURY CT
10/11
$860,000
5
4 3,023 1976
765 COTTAGE DR
10/7
$827,500
2
2 1,004 1972
1615 F ST
9/24
$560,000
2
1
484 SEMINARY ST
10/9
$860,000
2
1 1,222 1890
320 ALTA MESA CIR
10/15
$1,200,000
3
3 2,731 1998
2549 BUTTE ST
1002 WYATT AVE
960 1958
988 1924
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BONDING OVER ART ZO É M U R P H Y
How four months at the Oxbow School changed our lives
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n a warm May morning in Napa, 44 students stood shoulder to shoulder across an expanse of bright green grass. All dressed in their most fashionable attire, their hair styled, and faces sufficiently buffed, the students whispered among themselves as the voices of happy parents, uncles, aunts, and grandparents hummed softly in the background. The culmination of these students’ efforts over the past four months finally came to fruition. After experiencing the innovative academics, launching into the intensive research, and diving into the vast world of art offered at The Oxbow School, the students each produced a distinct piece of art for their final project. A week of installations later, the art hung proudly in galleries, ready to be viewed by family, friends, and locals. After an emotional speech by the head of school, the faculty began introducing themselves and passing the microphone down the line of students. A shy introduction here, a boisterous introduction there, the students introduced themselves and where they came from: Texas, Rhode Island, Maryland, Vermont, Minnesota, Colorado, Georgia, two Maines, two New Hampshires, two Virginias, three Massachusetts, three New Mexicos, a few New Jerseys, a couple New Yorks and a handful of Californias later, the students started filing into their respective gallery spaces with their families following close behind. Presentations and lunch followed before the galleries finally opened to the public. As the 44 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES
The 2019 Oxbow School art program students, including author Zoé Murphy
audience trickled in, students could be seen standing proudly by their work ready to answer any questions on their art and topic of research. Let’s backtrack to clarify a few key terms. What is The Oxbow School? The Oxbow School, located in Napa, is the only art-focused semester boarding program for high school students in the United States. According to the Oxbow website, their mission is “to create an interdisciplinary student experience that fuses the life of the mind with the skills of the hand, leading to habits of lifelong learning that cultivate and empower productive lives.” What is the final project? The final project is the chance for students to create an artwork based on in-depth research on a subject of their choice. The goal of the final project is to foster an ongoing dialogue between inquiry, research, writing, and art-making. Now back to the story. That warm May weekend will forever be a special memory. It marked the end to lively
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Ned Johnston and Anne Rhode talk with Nina Gregg, 18, of Florida, about her interactive sculpture during the fall student show at The Oxbow School in Napa in 2015.
discussions about “What is Nature?” It marked the end to creating art in Oxbow’s large studios. It marked the end of being surrounded by the supportive faculty of The Oxbow School. It marked the end of the impromptu musical performances by the students. It marked the end of the late-night dance parties in the dorms.
It marked the end of so many beautiful memories, and yet two fundamental aspects remained: our community and the change we instilled in each other. The theme of “family and home” found by the students at the Oxbow School was a strong influence throughout the semester. Emma C-H., a student from San Francisco, NOVEMBER 2019
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2019 Oxbow School art students Lucy, Shira, Bailey, and Brie
explored the theme of home in her final project. In her research paper, Emma states her meaning of home as “safety” and “comfort” and explains how she found a “second family” at Oxbow. She elaborates by stating that Oxbow created such a robust community because “we are bound by where we live [the Oxbow campus] and our similar interests, because we influence each other, and because we have maintained a balance of sharedness, humility, and honor.” Another student, Jill N. from New Jersey, defined home as a space where she felt “supported and happy” with herself. When asked if she found a home at Oxbow, she answered that she “found a strong home here because of the people and the faculty.” These two students are not alone. Ayla K. recalls calling Oxbow her home when she was back in Santa Cruz for spring break. I, for one, believe that the phenomenon of finding a home and family at Oxbow does not merely stem from the fact that we lived nearby and ate together in the same dining hall. I, like Jill, hold that it goes further than just the students. The Oxbow program and its faculty deserve credit. From the myriad creative team-building exercises at the beginning of the semester to the engaging classes presented throughout the semester, the NOVEMBER 2019
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faculty of The Oxbow School work hard to create a happy and safe place for their students. I remember the very first full day at Oxbow. The faculty had set up large pieces of paper atop the tables in the sculpture studio, along with boxes of oil pastels. They then asked us to walk around the tables while creating marks as they gave various additional instructions. An hour later, we completed three masterpieces which hung on the wall. T h e e xe rc i s e n o t o n l y showed us our capacity to create, but it also opened communication between the newly arrived students. From “Can you pass me the blue?” to “How should we arrange our paper on the wall?,” we started to become more comfortable with each other, thus completing the first step to creating a healthy community. The classrooms were just as enriching. Instead of lengthy lectures where only the teacher speaks, questions and discussions form the culture of the classroom. The questions and ensuing discussions allow each student to speak their mind on a subject, enabling them to not only to dive deeper into the ideas being explored, but also to improve their communication skills, thus allowing them to get to know each other. Through these and various other ways, Oxbow created a place of trust and safety and a community that every student
Bryan Meehan, a parent, speaks with Eloise Janssen, 16, of Florida, about her painting during the fall student show at The Oxbow School in Napa in 2015
who has attended Oxbow will carry with them forever. The community, the new people, the different ideas, they supported each student while also pushing them to grow. Jill N. said, “I became more confident with myself and my art skills” throughout the semester. She adds that Oxbow taught her the “importance of happiness” as she reminisces of the late nights in her dorm and the days out at the local swimming holes. Ayla K. echoes Jill in saying that her confidence has grown, reinvigorating herself to go after what she wants. Ayla says that she learned at Oxbow that “You don’t have to settle for less than what you want to do. You can always work towards what you want.” Bailey T. adds a thoughtful and accurate comment. She explains that Oxbow showed her a snapshot of “all the different kinds of people that she will see, meet, and connect with” as well as taught her to be “super open to everything.” Ayla adds to this by stating that she “understands people better” and can see “different perspectives” after her semester at Oxbow. I find the last statements incredibly accurate. To be able to spend a semester close to people from around the country opened my eyes. I was used to “the bubble” of a small town. There is a sameness that permeates small towns. Our slang is the same; the teenagers try to achieve the same style; we
all have similar habits. Oxbow allowed me to see outside of the bubble. I learned new phrases, explored different styles, and acquired new habits. From expressions such as “word?” replacing “for real?,” midi dresses taking over short ones, and going to grab a coffee, changing from the hangouts at the “Big Target,” I stepped out of my habits and opened my eyes to see beyond the small town. As the semester passed, I grew both inside and out due to the diverse people that surrounded me. At The Oxbow School, I found a family of different, yet like-minded, people. I now have and am part of a support system that stretches across the United States and encompasses all Oxbow students past or present. At The Oxbow School, I found people that helped shape me into a better more open person. From the supportive staff to the incredible student body, they built me into a better version of myself. Oxbow pushed me out of my comfort zone and showed me a whole new world. I would not be the person I am right now without this experience. Because of Oxbow, that warm May morning will forever remain in my memory. It marked the end of the most magical semester of my life, but it also marked the beginning of a life that Oxbow taught me to live the fullest. A life I now live outside the bubble surrounded by a strong community. DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES | 45
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