S EE F RED S ELL , H E S ELLS W ELL ! BEST OCEAN FRONT VALUE! REDUCED OVER $300K! Exquisite Ventura Ocean Front Home. Hard to find wide sandy beach located at desirable Mussel Shoals. 3 BR, 2 BA with open floor plan. Upper level features open wood beam ceilings, kitchen with breakfast bar, FR with corner fireplace and 3 sets of slider doors to viewing deck, MBR and bath with spa tub and steam shower. Lower level has 2 BR and 1 BA with direct access to exterior. Large wood deck with add’l lower level patio. One of a kind property. OFFERED AT $2,789,000 – Visit www.6766BreakersWay.com
JUST LISTED! Two Craftsman Style View Homes on One Lot. Remodeled front home originally built in 1911 has 5 BR, 3 BA and new copper plumbing, electrical, windows, and beautiful wood floors throughout. Second home which was built to match the same craftsman era has 2 BR, 1.75 BA, beamed ceilings and bamboo flooring. Property has views of city, marina, and the ocean. Square footage of both houses is approx. 4,367, not counting basement and garage, per seller. 2 separate addresses. OFFERED AT $1,999,000 Vi si t w w w.1093poli.com
Ventura’s Exclusive Hobson Heights. Custom home with panoramic ocean and island views. Approx. 3,787 sq. ft. per tax records with 3 BR and 3.5 BA. 2 fireplaces, 2 family rooms – 1 approx. 900 sq. ft. with pool table area, media area, full wet bar and located close to pool area. Large master suite with viewing deck. 3-car garage. One of the nicest homes on the hillside. OFFERED AT $1,975,000
RE D UC E D ! Ele g an t C us t o m Ve n t u r a H o m e . 5 BR, 5 BA with approx. 4,500 sq. ft. per seller. Custom kitchen with 2 islands, granite counters, walk-in and butler's pantry. 4 fireplaces, 2 family rooms, and exceptional master suite. Magnificent yard with pool, spa, built-in BBQ, fire pit, and putting green. OF FE RE D AT $ 1 , 5 8 9 , 0 0 0 – Vi s i t w w w. 4 8 9 m a r y m o u n t . c o m
INCREDIBLE VALUE! Ojai 360 ° View Mediter ranean Hilltop Villa. On over 2.3 acres with detached guest house plus pool, spa and cabana. Original contractors’ custom home built in 1982. Approx. 3,375 sq. ft. as measured including 1 BR, 1 BA guest house with fireplace. Main house has 3 BR, 2.5 BA, step down living room with fireplace and cathedral ceilings, master suite with sitting area, balcony & spectacular views of the Ojai Valley and mountains above. Close to town. ALL THIS FOR ONLY $1,300,000 FIRM – Vi s i t w w w.1913meiners.com
Architect’s Personal Home and Masterpiece. Spectacular panoramic Santa Paula view home. Unobstructed 210 degree views of the ocean, islands, mountains and valley. Built in 1996 with approx. 4,800 sq. ft. per seller. 3 BR, 3.5 BA plus separate entrance guest quarters. Huge game room and family room. Energy efficient designed home with 5000 watts of electric energy production. This very unique contemporary home could not be replaced for the list price. FANTASTIC BUY AT $1,299,000 – Vi s it w w w.532Glade.com
Gated Sterling Hills Golf Course View Home. 5 BR, 3.5 BA with one bedroom currently used as an office. Built in 1999 with approx. 3,770 sq. ft. per assessor. Huge family room with fireplace. Additional game room with space enough for pool table. Approx. 270 sq. ft. tiled garage. Lower level bedroom and bath. Large upstairs master suite with balcony with views of the golf course, beautiful sunsets and lovely ocean breezes. Upgraded gourmet kitchen with granite counters, tumbled travertine floors, and new stainless steel appliances. Upgraded stone flooring and plush carpeting. Two zoned heat and air conditioning. Lushly landscaped with spectacular views of the 13th fairway and close to the green. OFFERED AT $1,150,000 – Visit www.golfsterlinghills.com
OVER $100,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Char ming Contemporar y Ocean View Home in Ventura's Prestigious Hobson Heights. Spectacular postcard ocean views from every room of this tastefully remodeled 2+2 coastal retreat. Channel Islands and Ventura Harbor are a stunning backdrop for a beautifully landscaped yard with reflection pond and waterfall. Relax on the sundeck off the master bedroom, family room and office area or let the Pacific breeze keep you cool on the covered view patio off the living room and dining areas. This is a rare opportunity to find a view home in historic Hobson Heights that has it all. OFFERED AT $994,500 – Vi si t w w w.1688marisol.com
Spacious Single Stor y Mediterranean Style Home in The Oaks. Santa Paula home with approx. 3,880 sq. ft. per assessor, 4 BR and 3.5 BA. Features include formal dining room, family room with fireplace, red tile roof, open front and back porches, and large saltillo tile accents. Large living room with expansive fireplace, arched stained glass windows plus a bay window, built in shelves, and exposed wooden trusses. The interior courtyard features pool, spa and veranda with wood beam rafters. OFFERED AT 985,000 – Vi si t w w w.1332woodland.com
ONLY ONE LEFT – BUILDER CLOSE OUT! Brand New Semi Custom Oxnard Shores Beach Home. This Craftsman style beach house has the ultimate in casual living. Approx. 2,947 sq. ft. per builder with 3 BR, 2.5 BA and a great room that truly is great! Chef's kitchen with stainless steel Viking appliances including a 48” refrigerator & Bosch dishwasher, beach style cabinets and granite counters. Gorgeous master suite with walk-in shower and large custom walk-in closet. Additional features include crown molding, designer cabinetry, Koehler fixtures, marble, and wainscoting. Pre-wired for security, cat5, and surround sound including rear yard & rooftop deck. Private rear gate opens to a walkway to the ocean. WAS $1,199,000 NOW ONLY $950,000 - Visit www.fredsbeachbuy.com
EXCELLENT VALUE! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Most desirable lot in Peters Ridge Oxnard golf course community. Single story 4 BR, 2 BA with one bedroom currently used as office/music room. Formal living and dining room. Two fireplaces, one in both living room and family room. Large master bedroom suite with cathedral ceilings. Air conditioned. Professionally landscaped. Beautiful rear patio with inlayed brick. 3 car garage. Park like setting on permanent green belt. Steps to community pool, spa, and tennis court. OFFERED AT $899,000 – V i si t w w w.2201pebblebeach.com
Spectacular Santa Paula Mini Estate. Mediterranean style villa with 4 BR, 3 BA, and 3 fireplaces. Approx. 3,100 sq. ft. on over 1/3 acre hillside ocean view lot. Quality custom features throughout. Lushly landscaped with beautiful patios, decks and over 20 producing avocado trees. Surrounded by homes up to $2M. Panoramic views of the Santa Clara Valley, the Ojai Topa Topa Mountains, and the Pacific Ocean. FABULOUS VALUE AT $779,000 – V i si t w w w.574glade.com
Ventura 1920's Spanish Style Hillside Home with Par tial Ocean View. Remodeled and expanded tri-level floor plan with 3 BR and 2.5 BA. Features include hardwood floors in original part of house, formal dining room with redwood ceilings, remodeled kitchen with Corian counters and newer cabinets, living room with fireplace, remodeled baths with tile and granite, and newer energy efficient windows. Upper level office/possible 4th BR with some ocean view. Breakfast room and indoor laundry room. Lower level bedroom with French sliding doors to outside patio. Private backyard with large deck and cabana area. OFFERED AT $797,000 – Visit www.1417buenavista.com
SEAVIEW HILLS MOST ELEGA NT VIEW TOWN HOME. Owner’s loss, your gain. 2 BR, 2 BA with 2 fireplaces. Granite and limestone are used in this model like home. Seller will pay one year worth of HOA dues up to $6,000 and $2,000 towards closing costs. Must see! ONLY $ 58 9, 9 00 – V i s i t w w w.94 9Va l le c i t o . c o m
JUST LI STED ! Ve n t u r a B r o c k H i l l s B e a u t y. One of the largest lots in the development with over 11,000 sq. ft. Largest floor plan approx. 1,776 sq. ft. per assessor with 4 BR and 2.5 BA. Family room with wood burning fireplace. Spacious living room with cathedral ceilings. Large upstairs master with mountain views and 2 closets. Beautifully landscaped with palm and fruit trees, large deck, and built-in spa. GREAT BUY AT ONLY $5 35, 000
EAST VENTURA DEAL! 4 BR, 3 BA home complete with laminate flooring and walk-in pantry. Built in 1995, this home comes with interior fire sprinklers and outdoor spa! The loft area can also be utilized as an office. OFFERED AT ONLY $3 63,900
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Exquisite Single Story Home situated on a 2-acre bluff with mountain and valley views located on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable neighborhood. This home has been vastly upgraded throughout and offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bonus rooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 4,497 Sq. Ft., and a 3-car garage.
Luxury living in the desirable Arbolada! This home has been tastefully updated and remodeled to meet the standards of today's living and offers 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 2,568 Sq. Ft., situated on 3/4 acre with Magnificent views of the Topa Topa Mountains and Pink Moment Sunsets.
View Virtual Tour @ www.3584CalleMoreno.com HUGE PRICE REDUCTION - Was $2,549,000 Now $1,999,000
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Best Buy in The Arbolada!! Beautiful Single Story Home Offering 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Bonus Room/Utility Room, 1,937 Sq. Ft., Situated on Over a Half Acre. The Park Like Setting Offers Native Mature Oak Trees, an Array of Fruit Trees, Lap Pool and Seasonal Creek.
Stunning remodeled home offering 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 3,380 Sq. Ft., situated on nearly a half-acre lot. This home has been highly upgraded with quality craftsmanship and designer finishes and also includes a Sparkling Pool & Spa with Mountain Views.
Beautiful two-story home offers 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2,346 square feet of living space with vaulted ceilings. It's located in a private neighborhood at end of cul-de-sac with unobstructed views of the Topa Topa mountain range and it also comes with an Inviting Pool & Spa.
View Virtual Tour @ www.209PalomarRoad.com $995,000
View Virtual Tour @ www.96Reposo.com PRICE REDUCED!! Was $799,000 Now $699,000
View Virtual Tour @ www.202Stockbridge.com PRICE REDUCED!! Was $725,000 Now $693,000
Remodeled country style home offering 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,060 square feet of living space situated on over a 1/4 acre lot. Some of the great features include salt water pebble tec pool & spa, waterfall/pond, large patio decks with mountain views and remodeled kitchen area.
Lots of Old World Charm in this custom-built home featuring natural stone, wood floors, and cathedral-style wood ceilings. This spacious 4 Bed., 4 Bath, 3,500 Sq. Ft. Home is surrounded by views of hillside orchards, the Topa Topa Bluffs and the Pink Moment Sunsets. Zoned for horses, guest house, tennis court, pool & spa and much more!
Remarkable Spanish Hacienda Tri-Level Custom Home on Private Street offering 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, guest quarters/media room, living room, dining room, breakfast area, spacious kitchen, and more. The home features a private court yard. Tropical Spanish gardens and sitting areas. Spectacular Ojai Valley views provides a tranquil setting.
View Virtual Tour @ www.1010FairviewRoad.com $595,000
View Virtual Tour @ www.202BoardmanRoad.com $1,550,000
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VOL.3 NO.11
EDITOR’S NOTE
6 Modern Style
F E AT U R E S 36 Raising the Roof
NESTING
New life and a modern look for a mid-century Ventura house
27 The Art of the Chil l
TABLE TALK
CandleLight Kitchen and Bar brings contemporary style to a classic structure
21 Rising Star
PERSONALITY
Local soprano Sophie Wingland, pushing opera in a new direction
14 Dahlia Dreams
ABOUT TOWN
The garden love planted
D E PA R T M E N T S 8 Casino Royale 009: National Charity
COMMUNITY
League Juniors of Ventura County Gala & Auction SHOPPING
10 Uniquely Thai, Oxnard: Asian accents for the internationally styled home
CONVERSATION
13 Build Smart: Energy saving tips from Ventura County expert David Inger
SHORT LIST
45 A selective preview of local happenings
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COV E R: Studio Dig architect William Growdon, between the raised roof and lowered floor of a house he designed in the hills of Ventura. Photo by Gaszton Gal.
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We spent a lot of time look ing for the right house to spotlight in this issue. It had to be somewhat environmentally sensitive. Not a perfect cave, mind you, but at least a shade of green. And we were hoping for an element of affordability. Eye candy was a prerequisite; it had to look good in photos. Most of all, we were looking for a house with style. We found one (cover and p. 36) that wears a hat: a voguish steel lid that would have made Carmen Miranda blush. Digging deeper we discovered that the house wasn’t entirely new, in spite of its contemporary look. Rather than tear down a mid-century bore on a nice lot, the architect, Studio Dig’s William Growdon, had removed the old roof but left much of the original structure. Sure, from there he knocked down walls and basically reconceived the place. But he didn’t start the construction project by slashing and burning everything in sight. It’s a relatively cost-effective and environmentally sensitive approach to architecture. Growdon greened it up even more by using high efficiency windows and floors made from fast growing bamboo or Trex, a material composed of recycled plastic bags. And the house certainly doesn’t lack style. From the moment I saw its roof I was pretty sure we’d found the right place. A retro-cool Airstream camper in the driveway helped convince me, and a
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bizarre, futuristic-looking addition sealed the deal. Stuck incongruously to the back of the house, the metal and translucent glass box—How else to describe it?—floods the stairway with natural light, lending the property a unique touch of panache. It is the flamboyant scarf that sets off the steel hat and completes the outfit, so to speak. Style goes a long way. At CandleLight Kitchen and Bar (p. 27) in downtown Ventura, it effectively launches a late Victorian house into the stratosphere of the new millennium, converting historical City Landmark 78 into an ultra-contemporary restaurant and nightclub. The hip scene isn’t for everyone; some people will, understandably, find it over-the-top. This is a place where torches dance in a waterfall, where 20 people at once recline on a supersized divan or sip cocktails named “Desire” and “Envy” in an eyeballthemed lounge. The concept is worlds removed from anything that’s been attempted at the location, which has seen ordinary restaurants come and go over the years. But passersby won’t likely notice anything different at 211 East Santa Clara Street. From the outside it looks about the same—the familiar old house that’s been there since 1912. A lot of Ventura County’s cool is hidden away like that. Which explains in part why people tend to overlook our area, blowing past the strip malls and car dealerships along the 101. But then they find themselves on back roads through rural utopias like Hidden Valley, Somis, and Upper Ojai. Or watching a world-class performance at the Ventura Music Festival (see special program in this issue). And they wonder what else they’ve been missing just off the freeway. Most of us know. They’re missing quite a bit, enjoyed largely by those of us who call this place home. Thanks again for your support. As always, feel free to drop a line and let us know what’s on your mind.
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COMMUNITY
CA S I N O R OYA L E 00 9 : N AT I O N A L C H A R I T Y L E AG U E J U N I O R S O F V E N T U R A C O U N T Y G A L A & AU C T I O N Held March 7 at the Marriott Ventura Beach Hotel, this casino-themed event raised $90,000 for the Children’s Cancer and Blood Diseases Program, which provides pediatric hematology and oncology inpatient services in Ventura County. A red carpet welcomed elegantly attired guests, who enjoyed champagne and exotic sports cars provided by members of the Ventura Sports & Race Car Club. An open bar reception, casino gaming tables, and silent auction highlighted the glittering gala. Dinner was followed by a live auction and dancing. Event sponsors included the Chumash Casino Resort, David Jaffe and Lisa West, Bamieh & Erickson PLC, K AVLICO, Livingston Memorial, Morgan Stanley-The Burke Team, Steve Owczarski and Marianne M obley-Owc zar ski , Ventu ra County Deputy Sheri ffs’ Association, and Walgreens OptionCare. For information about the Children’s Cancer and Blood Diseases Program or to make a donation through the NCL Juniors of Ventura County, contact Davina Husted at 805.218.5030. Nonprofit 501c(3) Tax ID #952505646.
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Uniquely Thai Home Decor SHOPPING
BY MAXINE HURT PHOTO BY DEREK GARDNER Airports are full of travelers lugging exotic home furnishings across the world.And with good reason.Pieces from faraway lands intrigue us; they take us away and tempt us to travel again,to new places.They tell stories. But you don’t necessarily have to carry that hundred pound hand-carved chair through customs. Uniquely Thai, located right here in Oxnard, has taken care of it for you.The store has a strong online following, and at its retail outlet on Hemlock Street you’ll find everything from furniture and dishware to statues, wind chimes, and authentic masks. More than enough to transport you to Thailand—without leaving your living room.
Rustic stool hand-carved from teak wood, $150. Buddha head carved from teak wood in gold, $24.95. Mango wood vase with diamond design, $30. Benjarong design tea set, $100. Ladder back chair hand-carved with a dark finish, $120.95 (on sale). Gold Teppanom angel with blue design carved from teak with gold leaf and glass finish, $300.
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Build Smart Energy saving tips from local expert David Inger
Energy efficiency expert David Inger has 25 years of technical energy expertise. But that doesn’t stop him being able to communicate with average homeowners. Here, when asked a simple question—Which energy saving upgrades result in the most dramatic energy savings?—he deconstructs the jargon and shares seven practical tips in a language we can all understand.
THE RIGHT SIZE HOUSE “Larger houses require more money and material to build, and more energy to heat and cool. A small house with just average energy performance will require significantly less energy to heat and cool than a large house that’s designed for superior energy performance. It’s much easier to achieve energy savings by making your house smaller than by tracking down the specialized building material and techniques required to match small house energy performance in a larger house.” TANKLESS WATER HEATERS “Half of the natural gas used in a typical home in this region is used for heating water. Installing a tankless water heater can save you 30 to 50 percent of that water-heating energy. Tankless, or ‘on-demand,’ water heaters are more efficient than standard tank systems since they only heat water when it is needed; standard water heating systems must keep an entire tank, typically 40 gallons, of water hot 24 hours a day.” EXTRA INSULATION “Insulation slows down the flow of heat—in the winter it helps keep heat in the house, and in the summer it helps keep heat out. A wellinsulated house saves energy, lowers your heating and cooling bills, and allows you to get by with smaller-capacity heating and air conditioning systems. The more you insulate, the more your energy sav-
ings can add up. By keeping temperatures more moderate, and reducing drafts, insulation can also create a more comfortable home year-round.” RADIANT BARRIERS “Install radiant barriers (a reflective surface that minimizes heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter) on the underside of roofs in residential buildings. Radiant barriers can also be installed in walls and in vaulted ceilings.” DUCT TESTING “Central air conditioning and heating are the top energy consumers in California homes, so ensuring the efficiency of your entire HVAC system can yield big improvements in energy efficiency. When we think about saving energy, we commonly focus on the furnace and air conditioner units, but a leaky duct system can reduce your climate control system’s efficiency 20 to 30 percent. These leaks can bring unwanted dust, unconditioned outdoor air, and humidity into living spaces, and take money straight out of your wallet.” ENERGY STAR APPLIANCES “The energy used by refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, and other appliances adds up quickly; refrigerators alone account for 19 percent of household electricity use in California. The ENERGY STAR® program identifies appliances that
offer superior energy efficiency, making it easy to choose appliances that will save you energy, water, and money.” (Look for the ENERGY STAR label, which identifies products that meet strict guidelines set by the EPA and the U.S. Department of energy.) HIGH EFFICIENCY WINDOWS “Windows are the primary weak spot for heat loss in any building. In the summer they can let in unwanted heat, and in the winter they can account for as much as 25 percent of heat leakage. Dramatic improvements in window technology during the past 30 years are largely responsible for our ability to create buildings with superior energy performance. These technologies are widely available and relatively inexpensive.” David’s picks were chosen based on the following criteria: Do it right the first time “There are many energy opportunities that you will only have during your construction or remodeling. … Making the wrong choice now can be a huge lost opportunity.” Bang for the buck “If you are going to make an investment in enhanced energy efficiency, you should expect a good return on your investment. Let’s assume you are going to spend $350,000 to construct that new 2,000-square-foot house. For about $500 more you can have your heating and cooling ducts tested to insure that there is minimum leakage (lost energy).” Leave Title 24 in the dust “Title 24 is recognized as one of the most stringent energy codes in the nation, but it is still a minimum standard. These ‘picks’ will enhance your energy efficiency by 10 to 50 percent above Title 24. v David Inger is the energy projects manager for Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance, a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) composed of public agencies working in collaboration to approach the availability, reliability, conservation, and innovative use of energy resources in the Ventura County region. For details, see VCEnergy.org. For the most comprehensive collection of local green building information, log on to BuildItSmartVC.org where you’ll find everything from free design assistance to green guidelines, rebates to resources. APRIL 2009
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BY DK CRAWFORD If dahlias were a religion, Ann and Andy Dunstan would be their prophets. The owners of Love House Dahlias are enchanted by their work, and it’s not because of some bottom line but rather a connection they share with the flowers and what those flowers in turn give back. Their ultimate goal is to share the love by having “at least one dahlia in every yard in Ventura County.” Walking on their farm during the summer bloom is like visiting a candy store filled with tubers rather than tootsie rolls. Row upon row of vastly diverse Technicolor flowers provoke a sense of wonder. Compact, oxblood red, button-shaped blossoms mingle with frilly orange flounces while precisely folded origami peach pinwheels nod at winter white blossoms as big as dinner plates. The Dunstans first discovered dahlias in Washington State, where homemade stands of them line the roads. When they moved into the historical J. Hoover Love House in downtown Ventura in 1994, Ann imported her first few bulbs and was surprised by what she received. “You start out with something that looks like a nasty, scrawny, gonna-go-nowhere potato,” she said while holding up a gnarled brown root From those first oblong tubers, leafy green plants branched out and blossoms magically appeared. “Each bulb gives so much!” she exclaimed. “What you give to them, they give back tenfold; they just bloom and bloom for months.” After digging up the dahlia bulbs at the end of the season, they can be cleaned and divided into one to 10 more tubers. They are planted again in the spring, around March, depending on the weather, and bloom through September. After Ann dug and divided hers that first year, she was hooked. Andy grew concerned about her staying up late at night, looking so serious, and finally asked what
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With their stunning flowers (left), dahlias can be addictive. Ann and Andy Dunstan (right) open up their Foster Park garden for annual tours (above right), which attract thousands of visitors.
was on her mind. “She would literally sit up plotting where she could fit one more dahlia on the property, always looking for just one more square inch she could fill,” he explained. Soon, she’d covered their front and back yards, and even talked her neighbor into plowing up part of his lawn for a bed. As the Dunstan’s array of colorful flowers bloomed, a flock of admirers appeared. First, passersby asked to purchase cut flowers; then others stopped to ask how to grow them. One morning the Dunstans awoke to 50 strangers peering over their fence. A tour bus had stopped and visitors stood gawking at the blossoms. “Some were moved to tears,” said Ann. The Dunstan’s house became a regular stop for the buses. Ann soon began growing blooms for competition and most recently won 47 blue ribbons at the 2008 Ventura County Fair. She has also hybridized, propagated, and named five of her own new dahlia varietals. So far she keeps the names in the family, including one called “Lahti-Da” for their daughter Lahti. Soon the Dunstans ran out of earth to grow more dahlias at the Love House and Anne started eyeing the roof. It was then that they decided to move Love House Dahlias to a three-and-three-quarters-acre farm on Santa Ana Road, near Foster Park in western Ventura. Now they have thousands of plants rather than 800, and instead of buses of 50 showing up to gawk, over 2,000 people came to their September Open House this year to walk among the flowers and place their orders for the upcoming season. Their current location is a mélange of boarded horses, goats, ducks, and dahlias all happily co-existing. The animals provide fertilizer and the dahlias bulbs
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that don’t survive dividing are a special treat for the horses. Anne even uses dahlia bulbs to make bread, substituting them for zucchini. She is something of an “earth mother,” with sable and silver streaked hair and a wicked sense of humor. As we spoke, she got lost at moments, watching birds bathe in a rain puddle. Andy has a strawberry blonde ponytail, aqua eyes, and a mercurial mind. He wears a St. Therese of Lisieux (the patron saint of flowers) medal around his neck, and has been busy inventing systems for the new farm. Though it’s been almost nothing but hard work since they moved, they both glow when talking about the flowers and the joy they bring. The Dunstans considered changing the name of their business when they moved, but really no other name seemed quite so well suited. “This is a love house too,” said Anne, smiling at Andy. “How can you go wrong with love?” v
S P R I N G G A R D E N TO U R , V E N T U R A WHO & WHAT Ventura Botanical Gardens, Inc. has scheduled its first annual Spring Garden Tour, with proceeds benefitting the Ventura Botanical Gardens project.The tour spotlights four local gardens, which can be viewed in any order.
WHEN & WHERE Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Post-tour reception with wine, hors d’oeuvres, and music from 4-6 p.m. Reception will be held at one of the featured homes: a Hobson Heights property with a unique mosaic-bottom swimming pool and sculptures by renowned artist Albert Stewart, the property owner’s father.
L ov e H ou s e D a h l i a s 7922 Santa Ana Rd., Ventura, 805.648.6808, LoveHouseDahlias.com Blooming starts in June. Open house is in September, but visitors are welcome any time. Call first.
HOW Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour; the price of the tour plus the post-tour reception is $50.Tickets may be purchased at Palermo, 321 E. Main St., Ventura, or by sending a check to Ventura Botanical Gardens, Inc., P.O. Box 3121, Ventura, CA 98006-3127. For more information, see VenturaBotanicalGardens.com. APRIL 2009
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It was a noisy Saturday night at the Ventura Harbor Comedy Club. Table five was raucously celebrating a birthday, with nonstop primo margaritas. I ordered a drink called a Twisted Orchid from the pretty blonde waitress as the first two comics tossed out a handful of worn and slightly risqué jokes. Then, halfway into the show, the M.C. announced: “We have a surprise… Please welcome Sophie.” And my blonde, pretty waitress dropped her tray and bounced on stage to sing a brief operatic song, “La Villa Nelle.” For a few seconds the audience was stunned, wondering if she’d gotten lost on her way to a gig at the Santa Barbara Opera, or if perhaps this was some warped Monty Python comedy act? Neither. The big-voiced blonde was local girl Sophie Wingland, one of the Ventura Music Festival’s “Rising Stars,” who will share the limelight with 16year-old violin prodigy (and Harvard researcher) Jourdan Urbach as part of the Festival’s 15th annual program. And as incongruous as it seemed, the audience, which had come for laughs, was captivated. Welcome to the economic reality of classical music. There is no easy way to the top for a 21-yearold opera singer from Ventura, so while trying to carve out an uncommon career, Wingland has to find ways to pay her bills and fund her voice lessons. And while it is unlikely that Maria Callas or Renee Fleming had to sling Mai Tais and chicken wings, the road to success is never easy. (Beverly Sills sang for kids’ birthday parties before becoming the darling of the New York Metropolitan Opera.) Wingland is no exception. She lives with her parents, Mark, a composer and music teacher, and her mother, Kathy, a nurse/midwife, while dreaming of a career on stage. Last May, hometown soprano Nicole Cabell, winner of the Cardiff BBC “Singer of the World” competition, returned to Ventura to perform at the Music Festival. This year Ms. Wingland is hoping for a similar standing ovation from the hometown crowd. Such abundance of talent leads one to wonder if there’s something in the Ventura air that grows wonderful voices. “At less than two years old Sophie could sing melodies on key and had a great sense of pitch,” recalls her father, Mark Wingland. Local voice teacher Linda Ottsen remembers her as a very young girl saying she wanted to star in one of her operas. “She was nine years old at the time, but even at such a young age her voice took on a whole new dimension of power … so resonant it cuts through the orchestra.” She’s always been headstrong, her father says, always a “much older soul than her age.” In between her comedy club waitress stint and applying for a scholarship to the USC Thornton
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"My dream is to open my own opera company to showcase new composers and music and get younger people interested in it ... I feel opera needs one big push in a different direction."
School of Music, the lively young soprano sat down at My Florist Café in downtown Ventura, attacked a steaming bowl of oatmeal, and talked about her life of song. She is dressed all in black, her blonde hair pulled back tightly. With blue eyes, finely chiseled features, and a pale complexion, she looks more East Coast prep than California surf queen. Ivor Davis: Was music always part of your life? Sophie Wingland: My dad teaches music at Pacifica High School in Oxnard, and he’s a composer and blues guitarist who also runs a music program at Ventura Methodist Church. So I was brought up with music in my life. Where did you go to school? Elmhurst Elementary, and then Anacapa where I played cello with music teacher Mario Bocalli and was in his choir. Then I went to Ventura High and played cello there. After two years I got my GED, and at 17 I left Ventura and went to the Oberlin Music School in Ohio for four years. It’s a little isolated, and very Midwest for a West Coast girl. How old were you when you started to sing? I was seven and sang with Marcene Jardine’s Ventura County Children’s Master Chorale. I wanted to start a lot earlier. Singing in the choir was my favorite time. I also did a lot of solos. How did your parents feel about your singing? I guess there was an aha! moment. They always knew what I wanted; they have a tape of me when I was four saying, ‘I want to be an opera singer.’ Did friends think you were eccentric for pursuing opera? I was always a bit of an odd fish … but so were my friends who had been playing with me since fifth and sixth grade. They understood classical music and my passion for music. And they came to my concerts. How do you feel about singing at your local church, the venue for the Ventura Music Festival concert? Great. I’ve sung there many times and know the stage, so it’s a bit like performing at home. What can we expect at the concert? I’m doing some Stravinsky—the Anne Trulove aria from The Rake’s Progress—as well as ‘On This Island,’ the song cycle by Benjamin Britten. And a few other pieces.
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Top to b o t to m : Local soprano Sophie Wingland; jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, one of the world's top-selling instrumental artists and performer at the 2009 Ventura Music Festival; conductor, violinist, and Festival artistic director Nuvi Mehta.
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Is your ambition to sing in all the great opera houses of the wo rld? Honestly, it’s not my life’s dream, although I’m sure a lot of singers would want that. My dream is to open my own opera company to showcase new composers and music and get younger people interested in it. I love new music and have been in several contemporary productions. I feel opera needs one big push in a different direction. v
Sophie Wingland will perform on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church (1338 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura) as part of the Ventura Music Festival. Check out the full schedule and details in this issue of Ventana’s special Music Festival insert or by logging on to VenturaMusicFestival.org.
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The Art of the Chill Ventura’s Landmark 78—a historical late Victorian house—has seen restaurants come and go, but now CandleLight Kitchen and Bar introduces ultra-contempo rary style to a classic setting.
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The ice is perfect. It’s actually better than perfect; it’s double frozen and dispensed in immaculate square-inch cubes that melt more slowly than garden-variety ice, chilling rather than diluting. These frigid little marvels are the product of Cold Draft technology, executed by a very expensive machine that does one thing and does it very well—which proves an apt metaphor for the style and service ethic in play at Ventura’s CandleLight Kitchen and Bar. Located in the historical City Landmark 78—a late Victorian house built on Santa Clara Street in 1912— CandleLight is one of the few places that offers Cold Draft cubes, and has likewise mastered the art of the flourish in its many disciplines. From the ice to the food presentation to the esoteric and deeply romantic stylings, this is a well-tuned hospitality engine, smoothly firing on all cylinders.
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The space has undergone a dramatic reimagining that preserves its legacy even as it spins it into a contemporary milieu.
CandleLight is the brainchild of Garner Gerson, whose youthful appearance can be deceiving. Along with the dashing good looks and offhand charm of the consummate host, he carries an impressive pedigree as a fourth-generation restaurateur. The family business began nearly a hundred years ago as a “covered wagon club,” which grew into Malibu’s legendary Calamigos Ranch, the site of countless weddings and events. The Ranch served as a veritable lab for the perfection of the Gerson family coda in style and service, giving birth to numerous successful spinoff ventures, including CandleLight, first in Simi Valley and now in Ventura. Downtown Ventura’s Landmark 78 building has been home to a wide variety of kitchens and taverns over the years, but nothing like this. In its current incarnation the space has undergone a dramatic re-imagining that preserves its legacy even as it spins it into a contemporary milieu that offers the best of both worlds. True to its name, candlelight is ever-present throughout the establishment. Some 400 wicks alight on any given evening, lending an attractive and decidedly romantic hue to both patrons and perspectives—whether in the cozy dining room, the funky eyeball lounge, or the outdoor lounge with its sprawling, 20-person divan, private cabanas, expansive deck, and dramatic torch-lit waterfall. The sweeping restyling of the historic space is CO N T I N U E D O N PAG E 3 4
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With its hip dÊcor and dramatic style (opposite), CandleLight brings a contemporary edge to one of Ventura’s most historical properties. The outdoor patio (below) features an expansive deck with room to lounge.
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Top to b ottom: Private cabanas and a supersized divan are hallmarks of the hip nightclub; the historical Victorian provides a decidedly old school backdrop to the modern scene; Garner Gerson, owner of CandleLight Kitchen and Bar.
emblematic of Gerson’s fresh approach. “We realized early on that we’re in the business of making memories,” he says. “It’s at the heart of everything we do, and it all needs to be done right.” Acknowledging that this building has been the scene of myriad culinary misfires, he adds, “Unless you reimagine the establishment from the ground up, how can you expect the result to be any different?” The expectations for CandleLight are very different, indeed. With a 25-year lease on the property, this is a business with every intention of making the long haul—and the signs point to a faith that’s well founded, despite prevailing economic notions. “We keep a close eye on the industry and the economy. Sure, times are hard in many places. Look at Campanile, which has been a great success in Los Angeles; their business is down 20 percent over the last year. We just don’t believe it has to be that way. CandleLight in Simi Valley is in its fifth year and we’re actually up 70 percent.” Like its unique style, CandleLight’s menus are an esoteric pleasure, at once sophisticated and casual. Gerson studied at the renowned Apicius Culinary Institute of Florence, and his knowledge of food preparation combined with years of practical restaurant experience enables him to work within the kitchen hierarchy and oversee the front of the house. “First and foremost, this business is an exercise in team building,” he says, noting that it’s a capacity in which successful restaurants typically excel, while failure often leads to a failed venture. “While our businesses are all family-owned, we do have equity partners, and in each case they’re former career members of our staff.” Gerson concludes that the philosophy behind CandleLight was to offer a romantic lounge—a comfortable place for dinner or drinks, dependable for a certain quality of experience. “We imagined a nice place where ladies could wear their new shoes,” he laughs. Whether they succeeded in that ethic can be seen for oneself on any given evening. Simply drop in, with a mind for fine fare and an eye for the conspicuously feminine and decidedly wellturned heel. v
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By reworking the original structure rather than demoing, local architect William Growdon brought new life and a modern look to a midcentury house in the hills of Ventura. BY MAXINE HURT PHOTOS BY GASZTON GAL
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Some houses are a curbside advertisement; you can’t help but notice them as you drive by. Others are subtler, conserving their allure for the lucky few who get inside. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath, 2,918-square-foot house at 1940 Terrace Drive in Ventura fits squarely in the latter category. You may glimpse a monumental glass box or a curiously curved steel roof as you drive past, navigating the windy road, but you’ll likely miss the main act. Ventura-based architect William Growdon is just fine with that. It wasn’t extraordinary curb appeal that inspired him to transform a dilapidated mid-century house into this work of modern art. “It’s not about what the house looks like from the street, or if the neighbors think it’s cool,” said Growdon, whose own angular features suggest an architectural origin. “What really inspires me is if I can improve my client’s life and not affect the earth as much as we tend to do.”
The contemporary-styled house, which Growdon began redesigning in 2002, accomplishes both: it allows the owners to lounge indoors yet have the expansive view they wanted, and it incorporates sustainable building techniques that lessen its ecological footprint. The result is a living space with what Growdon refers to as “rhythm.” At the core of this rhythm is the view, spreading out across Ventura to the Santa Monica Mountains, across the channel to Anacapa and Santa Cruz islands. It’s the main attraction until you reach the front door. But once inside, the interior takes over. You walk into a large open space comprised of the living room, kitchen, and dining room. Minimalist in design, the room is ideal for entertaining and opens onto a deck that stretches across the back of the house. Light streams in through large windows and a sliding glass door. You can breathe easily here. Like many modern structures, the house is all about letting the outside in—allowing nature to affect the living space. As Growdon puts it, “If you are in this house and you don’t know what the weather is like outside, there is something wrong.” A cinematic, letterbox-shaped kitchen window frames the view as if it were art. It encourages you to stop, look, and see all of that lush beauty below. According to Growdon, that was part of the big picture. “They didn’t want to have a ton of art, so the idea for that window was to create a piece of art. It’s hard for paintings to beat it.”
A bridge (left) made from recycled plastic bags leads to the main living space (above), where light floods in through efficient low emissivity windows. Venturabased architect William Growdon (right) raised the roof and lowered the floor, creating space and effectively bringing the outdoors in.
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In the kitchen (above), bamboo floors and sustainably made cabinets demonstrate how wood can be used more efficiently: a veneer of farm-grown white oak layers over the cabinets’ core of scraps and reused wood; unlike most hardwood trees, bamboo can be regrown in just a few years.
Growdon not only optimized the view, he made efficient use of the original structure, and used sustainable building materials and techniques to lessen the ecological footprint. “One of the hardest things on the environment is upkeep,” he explained, “keeping the home warm, lit, cool… That’s a huge environmental impact.” So when his client approached him about transforming the sunless, oppressive house into an open, loft-style space, Growdon responded with sustainable solutions. The original house was a compartmentalized concrete masonry unit (CMU) with low ceilings and a sagging floor. But instead of demolishing the place, Growdon reworked the original structure, knocking down walls, forging together old and new building materials, lowering the ground floors, and raising the roof. The result is the minimally expanded yet completely reconceived dwelling that stands today.
The windows that so effortlessly frame the view are low emissivity; they help control the climate within the home by managing the heat transfer through the windows via an ultrathin metallic coating. Fixed windows are also used throughout the house, allowing Growdon’s eco-friendly climate strategy to function without human interference. “[Eco-friendly windows] are probably the single most sustainable thing we can do in buildings, because that’s where we have the most heat gain and heat loss,” said Growdon, who also designed a wide band of windows around the top of the walls on the upper floor to allow an influx of natural light. This feature decreases the need for artificial lighting and electricity usage during the day and gives the space an expansive feel. When light is needed, there is a low voltage lighting system that can be controlled from one source in the kitchen. CO N T I N U E D O N PAG E 4 1 APRIL 2009
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Growdon didn’t stop at using eco-friendly window and lighting solutions. He also used Trex, a floor material composed of recycled plastic bags, for the entry walkway and the deck. The cabinetry in most of the house utilizes a veneer of farm grown rift-cut white oak, with a fiber board core made from scraps and reused wood. The living room floor is bamboo, and beneath it is a layer of concrete that contains a cost-efficient, zone-controlled radiant heating system. The owners can set a timer to begin heating the ground floor, which in turn heats the upper floors, providing efficient, even heating throughout the day. Some details in the home, although efficient, are more of a design wonder than anything else. Take the home’s ceiling and roof, a low-cost combination of Rolled Steel I-Beams, insulation, and an Arched Steel Pan. “It’s almost like we’ve put a hat on the existing building. Everywhere where there was a roof, I raised it to allow for glass,” said Growdon. The top of the roof, he explained, is a material typically used in commercial buildings as flooring. As a design element, it communicates a modern aesthetic. Looking at the roof, you’d expect to hear a sharp patter when it rains, enough to disconcert the owners, but the oppo-
site is true. “When it rains, it’s quiet,” said Growdon. “It’s actually not loud enough.” Another element of cool is the towering 10by-10 translucent glass box added to the back of the house. The structure, composed purely of glass and metal forming a geometrical pattern, is utilitarian as well as imaginative; it serves as a massive natural light source, efficiently dispersing the gloom that once prevailed. While exploring a house where darkness has been usurped by light and space, I got the sense that I could be airborne—that at any moment the arched roof would slide open and the outdoors would sweep in, lifting me right into that big beautiful view. “It kind of has that soaring feeling,” said Growdon, who planned things that way. And that’s what sometimes happens in a well designed home with a view—you soar. v
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Through April 16 | Oxnard College The McNish Gallery is proud to present “Woman to Woman: Intergenerational Conversations about Art,” featuring works by women members of the Oxnard College community, including administrators, faculty, and students. Visitors can see what art can say about where women have been, and where they are going. The exhibition gives both audience and contributors the opportunity to ponder issues of age and gender in specific works of art. Some of the artists presented include Christine Morla and her intricate woven floral compositions, and student Maria Villote’s edgy images that confront death and disintegration. 4000 South Rose Ave., Oxnard. F o r m o r e i n f o r m a ti o n c a l l 8 0 5 . 9 8 6 . 5 8 0 0 e x t. 1 9 2 9 .
STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS ART SHOWS Through May 2 | Cal State Channel Islands Four distinctive art shows will be on display at the Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART): Paul Benavidez’s “Cocoon,” in the J. Handel Evans Gallery; Tom Post’s “Broadside,” in the O’Keeffe Gallery; Ashley McLean Emenegger’s “Chrysalises and Cocoons: Vessels and Vehicles,” in the Gerd Koch Gallery; and Larry Lytle’s “Action,” in the Hall Gallery. The shows include a multimedia art installation, paintings, sound and performance, assemblage work, and photography. Free. Wednesday to Saturday, 12 - 3 p.m. or by appointment. Building18 Ventura St. on Cal State Channel Island’s campus. For mor e i n f o r m a t i o n v i si t Stu dioC h a nn e l I s l a nd s. o r g.
ULTIMATE BOARDER April 4 - 11 | Ventura County Fairgrounds The 2nd Annual Ultimate Boarder Championship gives amateurs and professional athletes alike a shot at winning $30,000. A one-week competition, the unique event tests the skills of board-riding athletes in three disciplines: surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding. While the snow competition in held at Big Bear Lakes, CA, the surfing and skating go down locally in Ventura. The surfing competition will take place April 7-9 at Ventura Point (C-St.), and skateboarding will be held April 10-11 in the adjacent Ventura County Fairgrounds. F o r t i c ke ts an d e v e n t t i m e s v i s i t U l t i m a t e B o a r d e r. c o m o r c a l l 31 0 .31 3.7 2 00 .
HAMPTON’S EASTER BRUNCH & EASTER EGG HUNT April 12 | Four Seasons Westlake Village Executive chef Mario Alcocer and Hampton’s chef de cuisine Jelle Vandenbroucke will present an extravagant Easter brunch in Hampton’s. A visit to Chef Plano’s lavish spring holiday dessert buffet is a sweet ending to the meal. $85 per adult, $35 per child (ages 5 to 12). 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early reservations are recommended. The Hotel’s third annual Easter egg hunt for children is scheduled for 10 a.m. on the same day, and is open to those attending brunch at Hampton’s and overnight hotel guests. More than 1,000 eggs stuffed with candy, prizes, and more will be hidden. Families and children can take pictures with the Easter bunny from 10-10:30 a.m. F o r mo r e i n f o r m a t i o n or t o m a k e r es er v a t i o n s c a l l 8 1 8 . 5 7 5 . 3 0 0 0 .
VENTURA EARTH DAY April 18 | Promenade Park, Ventura This Earth Day eco-event will be a festival of music, entertainment, children's activities, educational workshops, food, a silent auction, and a day-long “green” raffle celebrating the ways each household can make a difference. The event will offer free informative workshops ranging in topics from composting, recycling, global warming, and green building. A number of local bands including The Mini Van Captains and Ventura Charter School’s own garage bands will provide entertainment. All funds raised will support Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education, a progressive, tuition-free K-8 public school, where students are taught to be active citizens of the 21st century. This event will be preceded by the city of Ventura's Volunteer Beach Cleanup at Surfer's Point from 9-11 a.m. Free. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Promenade Park in Ventura. F o r mo r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t Ventura C h a r terScho o l . o r g.
SPRING GARDEN TOUR April 18 | Various homes in Ventura Presented by Ventura Botanical Gardens, Inc., this first annual tour will visit four private and diverse Ventura gardens. A post-tour reception with wine, hors d’oeuvres, and music will take place from 4-6 p.m. Reception will be held at one of the featured homes: a Hobson Heights property with a unique mosaic-bottom swimming pool and sculptures by renowned artist Albert Stewart, the property owner’s father. Tickets are $25 in advance and
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SPRING ARTWALK April 25 & 26 | Ventura's Downtown Cultural District ArtWalk is a free, self-guided walking tour of 200 established and emerging artists at over 80 galleries, studios, and eclectic gallery-for-a day venues. Participating art venues include restaurants, salons, antique shops, unique boutiques, and coffee shops. Guests will also enjoy outdoor multicultural performances. ArtWalk is one of the best ways to check out Ventura's bustling and diverse art community. Free. Saturday 1-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-5 p.m. Downtown Ventura. F o r m o r e i nf o r m a t i o n v i s i t Ventur a A r tWa l k . o r g.
CINDERELLA TEA PARTY April 26 | Elks Lodge Ventura The Ventura County Ballet Company invites one and all to enjoy a spot of tea with Princess Cinderella. Guests will be entertained with vignettes from the upcoming ballet company presentation of the Cinderella ballet. The menu will feature tea sandwiches, scones, small treats, and special tea etiquette with Cinderella.“It is every little girl’s dream to be a princess, and this is an enchanting opportunity for families to enjoy together,” said Kathleen Noblin, executive director of the Ventura Ballet Company. $30, seating is limited. 2-4 p.m. 11 S. Ash St., Ventura. F o r t ic k e t s a n d mo r e i n f o r m a t i o n visit Ventur a C ount y B al l e t.com or c a l l 8 0 5 . 6 4 8 . 2 0 8 0 .
RUSKAYA: VENTURA MUSIC FESTIVAL April 30 – May 9 | Various Ventura Locations This year, the Ventura Music Festival marks its 15th season with a celebration of music from Russia, an area of the world that became the cradle of modern musical performance. Just some of the world-renowned artists for this season include the Jerusalem String Quartet, virtuoso guitarists the Romero Family, trumpeter Chris Botti, and David Krakauer’s Acoustic Klezmer Project. Performances are held in intimate and historical venues throughout Ventura. F o r t i c k e t s a n d m or e i n f o r m a t ion c a l l 8 0 5 . 6 4 8 . 3 1 4 6 o r v i s i t Ventur a Mu s ic Fe stiva l . o r g.
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CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL May 16 & 17 | Strawberry Meadows of College Park One of the nation's premier outdoor festivals, the 26th Annual California Strawberry Festival will take place at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard (3250 S. Rose Ave.). Featuring live music, arts & crafts, food booths with berry favorites, Strawberryland For Kids, and more, it’s the perfect celebration of our region’s agricultural heritage. Proceeds benefit more than 40 Southland charities. For details see Stra wberry-Fest.org or call 888.288.9242. APRIL 2009
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LOVELY TOWNHOME IN LENNAR COMMUNITY This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Townhome in the wonderful Lennar community has beautiful features: granite kitchen counters, GE Profile stainless steel appliances, an upstairs laundry station, top-quality short shag carpeting, and high quality distressed hickory wood flooring. The Master is spacious with a large walk-in closet and high volume ceilings. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms also have high volume ceilings and walk-in closets. Additional features include custom plantation window shutters, canned lighting, a convenient 1/2 bath downstairs, and under-counter lighting. Close to popular shopping centers, supermarkets, and a good selection of restaurants. Without question one of the finest Townhomes in Ventura at this price. $379,000
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QUIET CUL DE SAC HOME
Completely remodeled 4 BD +2.5 BA Newbury Park home with great speaker system throughout. This home is newly painted inside and out and has beautiful new carpet. Updated kitchen includes a Viking stove, dual stainless steel ovens, stainless steel dishwasher and beautiful granite counter tops. The bathrooms have been newly remodeled with granite counter tops and tile floors. Beautifully landscaped yard with spa completes this great house, don’t miss it! $515,000
Completely Remodeled 4BD +2 BA Home complete with brand new kitchen including beautiful granite counter tops, new cabinetry and new stainless steel appliances. Beautiful Bamboo hardward floors and new paint make this house a knock out. It also has recessed lighting and a wood burning fireplace. The master bath has been remodeled and has travertine floors and shower The new landscape is great and has RV access with electric gate. $474,900
BEAUTIFUL TURN KEY HOME
This beautiful home located on a quiet cul-de -sac is truly turn key! It features a fabulous, newly remodeled master bath. Newly repainted inside, it has a spacious formal dining, room updated kitchen w/granite counters, Wolf cook top, Dacor ovens, Bosch dishwasher, & a wine refrigerator (all stainless steel). It has a granite top wet bar in the living room, a huge media/ bonus room w/a built in media niche, wired for surround sound, additional bar w/refrigerator & sink. Downstairs bedroom, indoor laundry room. Entertainer’s backyard w/pool, spa, patio, built-in BBQ, outdoor fridge & cook top, and fire pit. Walk to nearby park. This house is great! $799,9000
BEAUTIFUL WESTLAKE VILLAGE HOME
This 4BR+3BA beautifully upgraded home has solid bamboo wood floors throughout, wood burning fireplace, wet bar, formal dining and living room with French doors leading to rear deck, large kitchen with travertine floors, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and farm sink. The bathrooms also have travertine floors & wood vanities w/ granite.2 jacuzzi tubs. Brand new hardscape & landscape. 3 car garage. A must see in a great neighborhood. $799,000
COMPLETELY REMODELED HOME IN T.O.
BEAUTIFUL MEDITERRANEAN STYLE CONDO
3 Bed+2 Bath home including granite countertops, wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, granite vanities & new wood blinds. It also has new carpet and paint, scraped ceilings with canned lighting. The outside has been completely re-landscaped and has auto sprinklers. The 2 car attached garage completes this beautiful home. Don’t miss this great property! $429,900
Remodeled 2BR + 2.5BA w/new bamboo floors, new carpet, travertine tile bathrooms w/granite countertop vanities. Kitchen w/new stainless steel appliances, beautiful granite countertops & brand new cabinetry. The attached 2-car garage has laundry facilities. Walk to the Thousand Oaks Mall & to the hiking trails, or stay in the complex & swim or play tennis. This community offers you everything! $ 409,900
RAQUET CLUB VILLAS CONDO
OAK PARK HOME WITH BEAUTIFUL POOL
Remodeled 2BD/2.5BA condo. Kitchen has granite and travertine and new stainless steel appliances. Living room w/fireplace and circular staircase leading to oversized bonus room upstairs. Large master bed & bath with soaking tub. Fresh paint and new carpet. Close to Thousand Oaks mall. This is a beautiful must see! $ 399,900
5 BR 3 BA featuring new paint inside & out, recessed lighting, new wood floors, new carpet, and dual pane windows. Remodeled kitchen has new cabinets, granite counter tops, new stainless steel appliances. The bathrooms have travertine, granite vanities, & new plumbing fixtures. New landscape & hardscape finish off this great house. Walk to award winning Oak Park schools! $289,000
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RARE VENTURA HILLSIDE HOME 3300 sq. ft. plus Tudor home with unobstructed ocean view, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, plus an office, living room, family room and kitchen. Large, tiered English garden on a huge lot, 2 car garage and a driveway leading into more parking spaces. Plenty of room to expand and possible lot split; buyer to check with the City of Ventura. This great home will not last! $1,399,000
OCEAN VIEW HOME ON DESIRABLE BUENA VISTA Ocean views from living room, dining room & bedroom. Beautiful 4 BR 2 BA, could be split into a 3 + 1 and a 1 + 1 guest. Separate art studio above private courtyard. Wood floors, fireplace in living room with vaulted ceilings, wood doors, new windows, remodeled main bath with separate tub and shower, new stucco and paint. $875,000
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WELL CARED FOR 2-STORY POOL HOME
FILLMORE
This 4 bedroom 4 bath home has remodeled kitchen w/granite counter tops, Stainless Steel appliances, canned lights, eat in kitchen area & formal dining room. Bamboo and maple floors. Newer roof, windows and doors. Fireplace in living room, updated baths and built-ins in closets. Backyard with pool & spa. Ocean view from master bedroom deck & possible RV parking. This is a great house! $ 749,000
This property is amazing and close to nature. Huge 1/2 lot provides for an amazing pool home complete with spa and completely finished landscape. This 3 BR, 2.5 BA home is nestled in a very quite culdesac. 3 car garage with RV parking. To view virtual tour, go to www.630CountryCrt.com $690,000
IMMACULATE CALIFORNIA HERITAGE HOME This Ventura home is close to schools, shopping, and freeway access. Fireplace in living room with custom mantle, cathedral ceilings. Wood laminate floors in both the dining room and kitchen. Master bedroom with attached bath, plus two more bedrooms. The backyard is reminiscent of an English Tea Garden. It is immaculate and nicely completed by a Koi pond. This one’s a Must See! $484,900
Nestled behind large stately gates and rambling roses, this lovely immaculate home boasts double stair cases with ornamental iron baluster. Travertine stone flooring, 6’ marble & travertine mosaic medallion greet the entry. Victorian cream cabinets in the kitchen make this truly a chef’s & entertainer’s dream, complete with center island with veggie sink & all counters made from granite. Beautiful built-ins complete with decadent crown molding throughout. Upgraded hardware and plumbing fixtures, custom wall treatments and paint throughout. Custom window coverings and drapes. Enormous stone fireplace in living room. Plasma screens in nearly every room, including some bathrooms. Game room with pool table & surround sound for huge plasma. 4 car garage. Guest casita. Stone waterfalls and swimming pool with grotto, pebble and abalone bottom with stone water slide, fire pit, lawn & exotic plants. This is Paradise! To view virtual tour, go to www.2124RamblingRose.com Offered at $1,565,000
VENTURA KEYS TOWNHOUSE This 2 bedroom +1.5 Bath has new paint, new carpet, recessed lighting and hardwood bamboo floors throughout. Kitchen has lovely granite counter tops and new stainless steel appliances. The bathroom has travertine flooring and granite counter tops. A garden area with walkway complete this property. $289,000
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APPROVED SHORT SALE
4BR + 3.5BA, 3,014 sq. ft. Exquisitely rebuilt & remodeled flowing home. Everything is top of the line — from the Bosch appliances, Hayler wine cooler, Kenmore washer/dryer, wood flooring, Jacuzzi tub, atrium style courtyard. Special financing. To view virtual tour, go to www.2964SailorAve.com. Call agent for price details.