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SEA RANCH: THE HIDDEN CALIFORNIA GEM
by R A M
the Сalifornia's Gem hidden THE SEA RANCH:
by Igor Alatortev
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EVERYONE EXPERIENCES PERIODS OF INCREASED STRESS, WHEN ANXIETY CAN FEEL OVERWHELMING. AT SUCH MOMENTS, IT MIGHT BE WORTH CONSIDERING A TRIP TO MENDONOMA COAST. A PLACE THAT WILL OFFER YOU SO MUCH DESIRED CHILL ESCAPE. OUR COMPASS IS DIRECTED TOWARDS THE SEA RANCH IN SONOMA COUNTY, CA. A PLACE THAT EMBODIES CHARMING SCENERIES. WHERE THE MAJESTIC OCEAN AND MILD CLIMATE MADE THIS AREA HOME TO UNIQUE WILDLIFE.
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I’ve been travelled a lot of beautiful Gualala places in California but the Sea Ranch would always be my number one destination in the list. This is a must visit place if you want to recharge your soul’s Sea Ranch batteries, unplug from the whole world, and reconnect with nature.
The enchanting area between the counties of Sonoma and Mendocino is also called “The Mind on Mendonoma”, which once again emphasizes how calming this place is for the human mind. Here is the Sea Ranch, where the waves of the Pacific Ocean bring peace and serenity to travelers. No matter what you decide to do in this place, just take a deep breath of fresh salty air and let the Sea Ranch relax enter your mind.
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WHERE TO STAY IN THE SEA RANCH
This is the place for vacation rentals rather than hotel chains. Many homes are available for rent via Airbnb or through the agency Grand Welcome. The majority of the homes offer panoramic ocean views, hot tubs, and access to local amenities, including the community pool.
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SEA RANCH THROUGH THE DECADES
Steeped in rich California history, Sea Ranch was created by architect and land planner Al Boeke. He put together a team of planners and landscape architects, among which was Lawrence Halprin, one of the most influential landscape architects of the time. The main goal was to develop a new neighborhood on rugged terrain. Al Boeke and a group of Bay Area architects aimed to create an urban area in which architectural design was combined with the great sense of community spirit, and that area would be affordable for people. Indeed, Al Boeke was looking for a place on the California coast to develop a new town, but firstly The Sea Ranch became a second home for the creative intellectuals.
Years later, the community has evolved from a young creative class into a mature society of erudite and affluent people, tired of the hustle and bustle of big cities, whose souls strived for a peaceful lifestyle based on being in the midst of nature. The Sea Ranch boasts many notable citizens such as the Nobel Prize winning economist Milton Friedman, well-known psychologist Philip Zimbardo, PhD, professor at Stanford University, and CBS News reporter Barry Petersen.
ENDLESS HIKES
Walk, walk and again walk. It is a must while you are at the Sea Ranch. This marvelous place offers such a huge variety of hikes that you can find everyday the new hiking trail with a stunning ocean views. At the ranch, you can choose one of six public picturesque trails that lead to the ocean. These trails are maintained by Sonoma County Regional Parks, and in order to find them, you need to get to the parking lots on Hwy 1. Trust
me, you’ve never seen such magnificent views of bluffs and coast. Leave your car and go down to the beach, having a picnic on the way or observing the local sea fauna.
THE SEA RANCH
ACTIVITIES
THE SEA RANCH CHAPEL — MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL RETREAT
Once you get to the Sea Ranch, you can’t miss the opportunity to visit tiny but unique Sea Ranch Chapel. Just enter this stunning building and everything around will be flooded with bright golden light that runs through vivid stained-glass windows. Sea Ranch Chapel is a retreat for everyone who’s looking for spiritual renewal. Raise your eyes while praying and you’ll see an exquisite ceiling dotted with seashells. The mosaic of natural stone on the floor is also equal in beauty. The Chapel is usually open to visitors all year round, until the sunset. Still, it may be closed for special events.
Sea Ranch Chapel, 40033 Hwy 1, 707-785-2444
SALT POINT STATE PARK
Do you want a lot of likes on Instagram or Facebook? Then this place is a must see! Salt Point State Park is where land and ocean merge in the enchanting union of nature. This 6,000-acre park is full of wildlife, rock pools, kelp-dotted coves, and breathtaking views. This place is worth visiting to see one of the first underwater areas in California, Gerstle Cove Underwater Reserve. The coastal park is located along Highway 1. Here, you really want to capture every step of the way. All you have to do is choose which path to explore, and it will lead you to sculpted wind-carved features or honeycomb-like network of pockets known as tafoni.
GUALALA POINT REGIONAL PARK
One of the must-see spots during your trip to The Sea Ranch, is Gualala. A few miles up the coast in Mendocino County, you’ll find Gualala, home to artists, art exhibitions and events. There’ s also Gualala Point Regional Park, located atop coastal bluffs with breathtaking Pacific Ocean vistas. Taking a walk in the 195- acre park, you’ll enjoy a variety of scenic views along the system of trails. If you are a lover of active lifestyle, we suggest you try kayaking or canoeing on the Gualala River. One more Gualala attraction is the 15,000-square foot Gualala Arts Center. This center was established among the redwoods thanks to the volunteers’ efforts. Here, you can admire the sculpture garden, visit the gallery, or attend an event.
It's a reading time
What could be better than reading books? Only reading books with ocean views and the soothing sound of wood crackling in the fireplace. Brew a cup of strong and flavorful coffee, take a chocolate muffin, and go on a fascinating journey with your favorite characters in books. Also, you can borrow different books from the Sea Ranch Library which is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FORT ROSS STATE HISTORIC PARK
Just a 30-minute drive from the Sea Ranch, you will find a place that, like a time machine, will take you back two hundred years. Fort Ross is a tribute to the history and culture of the first Russian colonizers who, by a happy coincidence, landed in California. If you want to get a truly unique experience, then order online at the www.fortross.org personal tour (this VIP experience costs a ridiculously small amount of money — only $40) and plunge into the depths of history, traditions, and habits of the times when California was still owned by Mexico.
Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Highway 1, 707-847-3437
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD?
by Alex Konanykhin
2020 HAS BEEN A HECTIC YEAR FOR RETAIL AND BUSINESS BANKRUPTCIES. THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC HAS BECOME A KEY FACTOR IN TANKING ECONOMIES AROUND THE WORLD. A LOT OF WELL-KNOWN BRANDS HAVE DECLARED BANKRUPTCY, THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HAS REACHED ITS MAXIMUM SINCE GREAT DEPRESSION, AND FINALLY THE MAJOR ISSUE HAS ARISEN:
New times require new ways of doing business and advertise it to your clients. There were times we thought a newspaper ad could do all the work to sell our products, but like every other aspect of our lives, technology has changed it forever. Let’s dive into some interesting economic trends to implement in most businesses as soon as possible. Here are my key points.
MAIN TREND 2020: WORK FROM HOME
Almost all office workers were suddenly forced to start working from home. Many of them will not return to their old way of life. When they realize that they can work productively from home, according to their schedule, without losing two or three hours a day on the way to the office and back, they will search for similar remote employment opportunities. Effective management of remote employees is becoming a key factor of competitiveness.
MAIN INSIGHT
With more office employees working remotely, more and more corporate executives realize that now they can find the best candidates on a global rather than a local market. Corporations in Silicon Valley or in New York City don’t see the point in paying more local employees if they switch to remote mode anyway; a lot of jobs will move to countries with a lower cost of living. The result will be huge savings for corporations on labor and office costs, increased business growth rates, and improved efficiency of the global economy.
NEW RULES. NEW CLIENTS. NEW WAYS
The average American spends about 7-8 hours daily on the Internet using a smartphone, laptop or tablet. During the coronavirus pandemic the numbers are even higher. It’s clear that small and medium-sized businesses need to take advantage of this increase in screen time and place their adds where most people can see it. That’s why the best way to attract new audience is to plan a successful marketing campaign, using social media and SMM targeting tools.
ON A SHORT NOTE
2020 has been a challenging year for many companies, but not for Transparent Business. This crisis gave us the possibility to grow and expend our services worldwide. I saw the opportunity to turn our company into a hectocorn corporation valued over 100 billion dollars. Hundreds of investors from fifty countries, including the largest investment banks, have already invested in our company since we provide best solutions for managing remote employees.
Furthermore, I believe digital marketing is the most effective and innovative way to promote your goods or services. If small and medium-sized businesses continue to rely only on traditional offline marketing methods, they risk falling behind the competition. I would personally recommend VolcheckDigital marketing agency founded by Sergey Ivannikov. It was created on the basis of a large media agency with more than 23 years of experience, where result-focused experts in marketing industries easily found and continue to find the best approaches to any target audience in any sphere of business.
As an entrepreneur with a thirty years of business experience, I know that there are always ups & downs. That’s why you should always keep in mind the major key to success: persistence! The struggle you are in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow!
