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n a South American town called “Little Hell” I folded my truck around a wooden post. Trash spilled from its dog-proof perch into the new geography of my hood, unfamiliar hills and valleys shrouded in radiator steam, and my passenger cackled ruefully. I’ve since learned not to go out seeking adventure—the spoken goal of that hapless midnight drive. Or to heed the suggestion of a grown man with tube socks tattooed up his legs. Peter Pan once said to Captain Hook, “To die would be an awfully big adventure.” And he was right. That’s my point. Great travel partner, though, my tattooed provocateur of a friend: an instigator, to be sure, always down for an adventure of some sort. And though I’ve officially given up on eternal youth and learned to avoid chasing “adventure,” per se, I’m still not above an occasional nip from the jackass trough. Yes, I still crave adventure—even as I avoid it. So when I look at that glistening pod on our cover it sparks something internal. It’s nothing new, of course, this timeless urge. Kerouac’s “On the Road” fantasy has called to men since the advent of the wheel. Steinbeck embarked on his own “Travels With Charley” late in his life. And Tom and Huck’s 19th-century creekside musings still sing to us from the pages of Kindle. The resurgence of these riveted travel trailers, however, has perhaps more to do with design than our urge to hit the open road in search of adventure. They are undeniably cool looking. Real head-turners. And now there’s one with an interior to match that classic style. On page 19, Maryann Hammers chats with the designer of the Bowlus Road Chief, John Long, a connoisseur who spent a
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decade restoring his own 1935 Road Chief before securing the rights to the brand and launching a contemporary version of the original, which predated and inspired competitors like the now-ubiquitous Airstream. Beginning this summer, the luxe new travel trailers will be made right here in Oxnard, with a sticker price of a cool hundred grand. Now, I don’t expect many of our readers to go out and buy one of these. But anyone with a good sense of design will appreciate the genius behind them. As an article in the New York Times put it, “The Bowlus Road Chief makes an Airstream look about as design-forward as a dogcart.” Retro? The originator, William Hawley Bowlus, actually spent his career on the cutting edge, designing planes like Lindbergh’s famous Spirit of St. Louis. Indeed, his fascination with aircraft construction inspired the first Road Chief, produced in 1934. This odd contraption reflected the futuristic style and “space-age” technology of his era. He was anything but a throwback. Fads come and go; great design is eternal. And I believe this trailer owes its longevity to forward-thinking design rather than the obvious retro-cool appeal. Or who knows, maybe Maryann is right: perhaps a “craving for new adventures” is the big draw—the fuel of our attraction to these “sleek silver tubes.” But people please, can we call it something else? Let’s leave intentional adventure to the jackasses. — Matt mattk@ventanamonthly.com
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trolled and shared with someone near and dear—is an unwavering theme. As a result, it’s filled with absurd and, yes, socially worthless activities. Here, a trio of my top picks, one of which I recently checked off that everevolving list.
Dirty Dutch If you didn’t get the opportunity to sling enough mud in your youth, this is your chance. Mud walking, or wadlopen, in Dutch, is a venerable past time in the Waddensea, the shallows stretching between the mainland and the Frisian Islands on Holland’s north coast where twice a day, at low tide, both sand and mudflats are exposed. This makes the area ripe for tromping around, and those inventive Dutch have parlayed it into a wet, sloppy day trip. Forget that that this is basically idiotic, an exercise in futility, as at every step you drag your way through thick mud just for the pleasure of doing it again. Instead, think of it as pure genius, kid-style. But do keep your expectations in check. Outfitters may bill wadlopen as an ecotour-style adventure, using phrases like “intertidal guided tour” and “wildlife walk,” but
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give critters a chance to enjoy cage-free exercise without becoming the family feline’s snack? Supersize that. Now add water, a human, and a shallow slope, and you have zorbing. The first zorbs were created by a couple of wacky New Zealanders, Dwane van der Sluis and Andrew Akers. Akers has since joined forces with his brother David and their business partner, Chris Roberts, to retool—and rename—that simple inflatable ball. Now called Outdoor Gravity Orbs, or OGOs (theogo.com), the balls come equipped with harnesses and can be ridden alone (IGO) or with a friend (WEGO). Then there’s the water-oriented H2OGO, which has a dual hull with six-foot inner sphere. In its New Zealand home of Rotorua, the H2OGO follows an 820-foot course downhill in a slippery, splashing environment. Riders say it feels like being in a gently moving waterfall. What’s not to love? The original-style ride, complete with newer harness concept, is more of a commitment to physics—think the whirling teacups of Disneyland. As the ball rolls 655 feet down a shallow incline, you move like the Mad Hatter surveying the world from a hamster’s-eye view. Makes flying halfway across the world to stare at the Taj Mahal’s four equal sides seem hardly worth the effort.
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On the Rocks If you think a stay at a hotel where the temperature hovers below freezing wouldn’t make a traveler’s bucket list, consider my experience. At the tail end of a recent trip to Finnmark County, Norway, I spent a night in the 24-room Kirkenes Snowhotel (kirkenessnowhotel.com), just a few miles from the Russian border. This wasn’t your typical bricks and mortar construction—not even a traditional Sami lavuu tent—it was made of snow, the walls festooned with handcarved trolls and lobby chairs chipped from blocks of ice by Chinese artisans flown in for a two-week power-carving job. As you’d find at most good Norwegian hotels, the focal point of the lobby was a bar—this one a bulletproof number made of ice. Here, a svelte bartender in a black beanie served up crowberry glogg shots to guests sporting ski masks, or balaclavas, reindeer-leather gloves, and heavy down parkas. In this oversized igloo-inspired structure illuminated by pink, purple, and blue LED lights, guests were handed down-filled mummy bags rated to negative 31 and cheerfully reminded that their bedding was also a “survival suit.” Thankfully, the room temperature stayed around 25 degrees, warmer than outside. Still, I opted for a balaclava and a woolen hat with earflaps and pom-poms. My bed’s headboard and footboard were carved in ice, but the mattresses were real. This little adventure smacks of survival and wackiness all in one. I still get a kick remembering the German couple who surprised everyone when they emerged from the sauna, glowing red from the heat, and bolted buck-naked into the powdery Norwegian snow. I was later informed it’s a snow hotel challenge of sorts, news to me. It was a hilarious end to a perfect night’s sleep, and one that still gives me a giggle. v
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On the road. Again. Coming to Oxnard: a contemporary take on the classic American travel trailer. MARYANN HAMMERS and designer John Long talk shop. Photos COURTESY OF bowlus road chief
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here’s something about aluminum trailers. Whether parked by a windswept beach or rolling down a lonely highway, the sleek silver tubes evoke a unique set of emotions: a yearning for the open road, nostalgia for a simpler time, craving for new adventures, and freedom from our workaday lives. John Long understands. The Canadian tech entrepreneur and vintage auto collector bought a rare 1935 Bowlus travel trailer and spent a decade meticulously restoring it. As he rode it cross-country with his family, he was shocked at how many people shared his zeal (one admiring stranger followed Long on the highway for two hours, waiting for him to pull into a rest stop,
so he could get a better look). Realizing that his personal passion might be a pretty cool business, Long secured the rights to the Bowlus brand, originally founded by Hawley Bowlus (builder of the Spirit of St. Louis, Charles Lindbergh’s plane). The orders started rolling in, fast and furious. Long’s newly resurrected Bowlus Road Chief reflects the riveted retro aluminum travel trailer of the 1930s, but with modern technology and luxuries. To see one is to want one. Long and his wife/business partner Helena Mitchell expect the company’s new Oxnard headquarters to be fully up and running this summer. Here’s what they told us: 88
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What made you decide to relocate from Toronto to Oxnard? Long: Ventura County is beautiful. Also, the original Bowlus was built in San Fernando, so it has a Southern California heritage. Plus there are a lot of aircraft manufacturing businesses in Southern California, and the Bowlus is riveted the same way as a Boeing. So we thought we would be able to find good skilled labor. Mitchell: We believe that Southern California will be a good market for us. We expect a lot of sales from the area. How is the new Bowlus Road Chief different from the Airstreams we see around? Long: The Bowlus is the original riveted aluminum trailer that all the others came from, so you have the incredible heritage. But in addition to that, three things make Bowlus unique: One, it’s ultra-lightweight. It weighs just 2,000 pounds. You don’t need a big truck to pull it. Two, it’s the most aerodynamic trailer ever made. Because of its shape, there’s much less drag, less wind buffeting. Gas consumption is greatly reduced. And three, it’s convenient. We wanted to build a trailer that people can easily take out just for the day. It parks in a standard-sized garage; it’s easy to hitch up to your car. You can park it all sorts of places — I like to park between trees. 20 | ventana | May 2013
What is it like inside? Long: It’s 20 feet long inside. In back, there’s a private stateroom—with a door—with twin beds that convert to a king. There’s a three-by-fivefoot washroom. The living room includes a couch, two chairs, and table. I like sitting back on the couch reading a book, surrounded by windows, with my feet up. It has a heated floor—I get cold feet, so that’s really nice. There’s also a charging station for laptops, cell phones, and iPads. And the galley has a stove and refrigerator. Mitchell: The galley, with the high-end Italian cooktop, is my favorite feature. The fridge is big enough, and I love that I can prepare a really fabulous meal on the cook’s kitchen. I understand you’re a tech guy. How did you end up in the trailer biz? Long: I owned an Internet company, and I retired from that. I’m a vintage car collector, so as one of my retirement projects, I wanted to restore a vintage trailer. I bought a 1935 Bowlus Road Chief, which I restored to its original condition over ten years. Just 80 Bowlus trailers were ever built—in 1934, 1945, and 1936—and about half of them still exist. That started my fascination with Bowlus trailers. I wrote a book on the subject—“Bowlus Trailer, Origin of the Species”— and took the trailer across the country four times.
ABOVE: The aircraft grade aluminum skin is riveted and bonded for strength. A rounded front leads to a tapering tail that directs air around the Road Chief without creating drag. CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: The Houzer sink features a designer faucet that extends far enough to rinse sandy feet outside. The trailer is equipped with cellular or Wi-Fi routers, and a built-in inverter allows techies to plug in even when there’s no outside power connection. The SMEG Italian cooktop boasts a folding glass top that extends counter space. Designer John Long with his wife, Helena Mitchell.
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Tell us about the restoration of your 1935 Bowlus. Long: The exterior was intact. But someone had added unoriginal windows, so I had to bring back the original curved windows. The interior wood walls and seats were not in good shape, so I had to replace all the wood. Everything that I restored is true to the era—even the sconces on the wall were exactly reproduced. But I also added hidden modern features. For example, I installed a toilet and refrigerator. The old trailers had ice boxes, but it’s hard to find 25-pound blocks of ice today. Mitchell: But you need to know that he did consider putting in an ice box. John’s passion is on the edge of crazy. And you loved your Bowlus so much that you decided to keep on building them? Long: I was taken aback at the response from the public. During Modernism Week in Palm Springs, 3,0000 people came through our trailer. Then my son, who is 6’3”, mentioned, “Wouldn’t it be nice if we had a trailer that I could fit into?” The original Bowlus is not tall enough for him. So I said, “Why don’t we build one?” I thought it would be a challenging and fun project to build a prototype, to see if we could. From that idea, we started the business, bought the machinery, secured the trademark, and designed it. It was two years in development. How is the new Bowlus Road Chief similar and different from the original? Long: I wanted it to look identical, but be more usable. The new Bowlus Road Chief is four inches higher and seven inches
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wider—enough space to add all the luxury features and technologies that have evolved since 1935. We added air conditioning and propane tanks. We put in a toilet and shower, and separate stateroom in the back. We increased the beds’ width, so they’re more comfortable. We installed refrigerators. Also, the new Bowlus Road Chief is built with an aluminum frame. The back frame of the original Bowlus was steel. An Airstream also has a steel frame. It’s quite an engineering challenge to build an aluminum frame, and it costs a lot more. But this is why it’s so immensely strong and lightweight, with nothing to rust. Mitchell: But as we brought back the brand, we respected and stayed true to the original. John always asks himself, “What would Hawley do?” And how are people responding? Mitchell: We were completely surprised at the amount of people interested. We almost immediately had a full year of reservations and had to ramp up production. Long: We expected a lot slower build up. We didn’t realize how many people shared our passion. How long does it take to make a Bowlus? Long: Eight to nine months. Each Bowlus is handmade, and a lot of labor goes into each one. Mitchell: Some people want their trailers customized with sound systems and televisions. Another client wanted us to create stairs for their dachshunds. We customize the experience for each owner. Long: The client chooses options, such as linens and fabrics. And each owner names the trailer. We put the name on the fender strips on each side. Each trailer is unique to that owner. v
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A Walk on the Not-So-Wild Side Writer KATHY CHIN LEONG celebrates her fiftieth birthday with a (relatively) cushy lodge-to-lodge hike … and earns a rainbow of Band-Aids to boot.
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women in their forties and higher. The cost for the four-day excursion runs $1,050, which covers lodging, food, and a guide. Each day you average about ten miles, hoofing it from one lodge to the next. Niva’s outfit also touts rafting and fishing, attracting more manly testosterone. Additional gourmet getaways feature endearing titles such as Pints and Paddles, a rafting tour with a brewmaster and beer tasting; Hopolicious, combo hiking and camping that also comes with a beer master extolling the virtues of Oregon beers at dinnertime; and, of course, the Wiking excursion, which weds hiking with wine tasting under the tutelage of the in-house sommelier. Throughout his years in business, Niva has entertained many notable figures. The week before our arrival, Laura Bush, the wife of our former prez, embarked upon a womenonly rafting expedition with the Midland 5, her childhood friends from Midland, Texas. “She was very gracious,” he says. “She took pictures with everybody.” As a side note, she allegedly made the secret service guys get out of her raft so she could brave the rapids with her gal pals. “Five ladies and 14 secret service agents made it an interesting group dynamic, but we had fun,” recalls Niva. While we don’t possess celebrity status, Niva’s staff took great measures to ensure our safety and enjoyment. A newlywed couple from Seattle, Jackie and Jim, completed our foursome on this group hike. Jackie found out about this adventure after she read about it in an
ABOVE: The Rogue River tumbles from the Cascades of southwestern Oregon to the Pacific, plunging through a diverse mix of conifers, broadleaf evergreens, and deciduous trees. RIGHT: Trekking poles are optional on the 33-mile hike. A “wimp-escape” clause allows tired hikers to hop a ride in Rogue Wilderness Adventures’ raft, and gourmet meals appear on the trail like magic come lunchtime.
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ABOVE: With its main house converted into a museum, the Rogue River Ranch offers a historical interlude. LEFT: Though hikers stay in lodges instead of sleeping under the stars, they’re never more than steps away from Oregon’s jawdropping wilderness. OPPOSITE TOP: Even through its narrowest sections, the trail is always hikeable. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: The author and her hiking partner take a break from walking to float the Rogue.
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airline magazine. Before each day unfolded, our twenty-something guide, Josh Kelleher, gave us an overview of the route. He then he rafted with our luggage, keeping us within view as we took on the trail above. We needed only to carry water. For assistance, we could contact him via walkie-talkie. With the Rogue on our left as our compass, the single trail was easy to follow. “Stay by the river, always,” he reminded. “Tap the top of your head if you are okay; wave your arms if you need help. I will see you.” The first day we logged ten miles. Ellen and I executed long, fast strides with cocky confidence, and marveled at the majesty of the Siskyou Mountains, the Class 3 rapids, and the animal scat. Right. The poop. Ellen found the scat utterly fascinating. “Is it a bobcat? A deer? A bear?” We would stare at the brown or black pile of dung and estimate how long it had been there, what the animal probably ate, and what kind of creature it was. By week’s end, we were very familiar with bear poop, a large black mound often filled with berries. For most of the trip, our honeymooners lagged in the back, regaling us with show tunes from their wedding. They were a talkative and upbeat duo, enthusiastic about everything from the monarch butterflies to the chameleons that cut across our path. The trail held out surprises as we plunged deeper into the guts of the wilderness. Waterfalls. Fern grottoes. We monkey-climbed over moss-covered trunks and ducked under moss hair dangling from branches. Leaves in the forest thickets were now turning crimson and yellow. Meanwhile, dining was just as thrilling as the hiking. Like clockwork, Josh would leave a yellow backpack on the trail to signal that lunch was ready at the next turn. The gourmet spread included beverages, appetizers, main course, and dessert, all presented in the plating fashion of a four-star restaurant. During the week, we joined forces with Niva’s fishing group and they shared their fresh catch. Their guide whipped up a delectable lunch of herb-crusted barbequed salmon and trout as we got acquainted with our new companions. Our hiking days concluded at individually owned lodges, each with picturesque views of the river and mountains. The rustic cabins were small and clean, with private bathrooms and hot showers. At night the cooks prepared tasty home-style meals. At each inn, lights and generators for electricity went out promptly at 10 p.m.
Exhausted, we routinely fell into our beds after dinner and barely moved until we woke up the next morning. Over the course of the week, Ellen and I bonded over memories we would never have in the suburbs. We learned to pee in the woods without blushing. We felt the reverberation of our own voices echoing off cascading layers of mountains bordering the river. We identified and scarfed up wild blackberries and gooseberries. On one scorching hot afternoon, both of us filled our baseball caps with stream water and doused our heads in sheer delight. On the last night at Paradise Bar Lodge I encountered the Milky Way for the first time. There it was—a gauzy explosion of twinkling diamonds. We found a picnic table and lay on our backs, speechless at the shimmering points that blinked at us as if they wanted to make a human connection. The next morning we bolted out of bed, ready to finish our trek. Day Four was a sizzling 104 degrees and the ice in our water bottles vanished as our sandwiches morphed into mush. When we finally reached the pickup van, we formed a circle of celebration, chanting in unison, “We did it! We did it!” We hugged and high-fived and hopped into the van, and on the two-hour ride, while slurping my mashed turkey sandwich, I contemplated the highlights of the week: smelling warm wood in a forest glade, napping in a hammock, watching deer playfully buck horns. To be shouting over the roar of the rapids one second and then hearing nothing but my own breathing the next was surreal. A feat I thought I could never accomplish was realized. Now I am braver and more prepared than ever to embark on any guide-supported, organic meal-provided, lodge-to-lodge hike. All I have to do is bring my own fluorescent bandages. v
Taming the Wild Rogue Offered in the spring and fall, this four-day hike is well suited for agile beginners to intermediate hikers. It is recommended that hikers come in pairs so they can share cabins. For more information, visit Rogue Wilderness Adventures online at wildrogue.com or call 800-336-1647.
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ne could be forgiven for not knowing Glen Muse even existed. The current owner didn’t and he has lived in Ojai for 27 years. Darakshan Farber named the estate—a collection of culturally diverse dwellings: European, Asian, and Moroccan—and resides in the main house, an English Tudor design. The “Renaissance House,” as it has been dubbed, is a 9,000-square-foot blend of rich English Tudor exterior features with a decidedly Italian twist on the inside. “People have told me it’s a classic East Coast mansion,” Farber said. “It is a Tudor in the front, but as you walk in you can really sense the rooms have an Italian feel. But I’ve taken it more toward fantasy and have opened it up that way.” Farber, who recently listed the house for sale, is an Internet entrepreneur, a musician and producer, and a spiritualist who believes in inviting friends to his home rather than retreating into it. “When we bought, I said I couldn’t live in a place like this without sharing it.” The electronic gates, designed to keep strangers out, were thrown open and people were invited in. Active in Ojai’s Shakespeare festival and a member of the a cappella singing group Madrigali, Farber has used the house as a rehearsal space as well as the site of 36 | ventana | May 2013
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healing and spiritual events. Most people talk about what inspired them to create spaces in their home. Glen Muse is a home that inspires others. “So many people have come here over the years at different events and talked about the energy in this house, and that’s evolved from the artistic events to the spiritual.” A few years back, Farber hosted ten Tibetan monks who performed a full ceremony with chanting, gongs, and prayers. “It was pretty cool,” he recalled. “These little Tibetan monks swam in the pool and played basketball, but they also prayed and celebrated ritual.” The grand entry is a landing allowing a climb up the middle stairway to the main floor or a descent down to the lower level via a stairwell on either side. Hardwood oak floors run throughout the main floor and each room, including a library, music room, living room with a large sunken wet bar, dining room and kitchen. In the living room, the hardwood floor is accented by hardwood walls and ceiling in ornate three-dimensional panels. “When I bought the house, one whole wall was an entertainment center circa 1985,” said Farber. “I had craftspeople come in and take that out. I didn’t want it to be a T.V. room.”
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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Farber added a spiral staircase leading to a mosaic upper deck off the master bedroom. In the kitchen, natural textures create a comfortable gathering place; an adjacent butler’s kitchen allows serious cooking to proceed while guests congregate. A sprawling round bed complements the turret room, and classic French hardware and stained glass windows add to the appeal of a bathtub overlooking the pool.
The result is a wall that is now entirely oak, matched exactly to the original oak floor and ceiling. Even in a house that has become a spiritual and artistic attraction, the kitchen remains the center of it all. Farber hasn’t changed anything, so the mid-eighties state-of-the-art technology (think built-in can opener and blender, forest green tile counters) maintains a clean but dated air. “I’ve had a lot of amazing chefs here. I’m not one of them,” Farber quipped.” Behind the main kitchen is a fully supplied secondary kitchen where the bulk of the cooking for large groups gets done. A galley with heavy-duty stove and oven, as well as built-in marble countertops, this is a space dedicated to function, not form. The kitchen opens up to a wide deck. It’s one of the larger improvements that Farber made. Instead of using wood to build the outdoor space, the deck is made from textured plastic. He had pillars and a turret removed so the view to a beach-approach pool is unfet-
tered. The upstairs deck is a mosaic made by a friend of Farber’s who spent six months breaking up tile and placing it in circular patterns of blue and white with splashes of other colors like rose red mixed in. Two more houses sit below the main house, each with a different design theme. There’s an 800-square-foot Moroccan-style abode and a three-bedroom house with Asian highlights: koi pond, willowy bamboo plants, and what Farber originally intended to be a Zen garden. (The family currently renting the house had other ideas for that space.) As he prepares to downsize and move out of Glen Muse, Farber is not looking backward, nor does he have any regrets. “You bring the right ingredients together and give encouragement and trust, and let things happen,” he said. “Here’s hoping that the next owners are happy and looking.” v
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Short List Reflection: Ojai Studio Artists 30 Years Through June 9 | Ojai Valley Museum The eleventh annual Ojai Studio Artists group exhibition at the Ojai Valley Museum is organized this year as a celebration of the artist collective’s 30-year existence. Sixty-seven works of art are included, representing the OSA membership of 2013. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai. For more information, visit ojaivalleymuseum.org.
Lonesome Traveler Through May 19 | Rubicon Theatre Company, Ventura Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 15th Anniversary Season with the return of “Lonesome Traveler,” a musical event that takes audiences on a journey down the rivers and streams of American Folk Music, from the hills of Appalachia to the nightclubs of San Francisco and New York; from the 1920s to the 1960s. Written and directed by Rubicon’s Artistic Director James O’Neil, with Musical Direction by Trevor Wheetman, “Lonesome Traveler” is presented in the style of a concert. The music is performed by 9 artists who create musical portraits inspired by folk immortals such as Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, The Carter Family, Lead Belly, Cisco Houston, The Almanac Singers, The Weavers, The Kingston Trio, Peter Paul & Mary, and others. Details online at rubicontheatre.org.
Ventura Music Festival – Vivacity! May 2 – 11 | Ventura The 19th Annual Ventura Music Festival will feature music from world-renowned Academy of St. Martin in the Fields to the big band sounds of the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra; from the award-winning classical piano of Haochen Zhang and guitar of Petrit Ceku to the infectious Afro-Cuban rhythms of Tito Puente, Jr., amazing technical virtuosity of jazz piano wunderkind Eldar Djangirov and pop-jazz a cappella vocals of M-Pact, the season weaves a tapestry of musical colors that define this year’s theme of “Vivacity!” Also on tap is the perennially popular Tea & Trumpets, an English High Tea with entertainment by the Festival Brass Quintet. For more information, visit venturamusicfestival.org.
Day on the Farm 2013 May 11 | Ojai Valley Seven local farmers will open their properties to the public for this self-guided tour. Visitors can learn about organic farming practices, sign up for a CSA share, sample freshly picked produce, pull weeds, or simply stroll and enjoy the tranquil environment. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to the public and free. For a map and more information, visit dayonthefarm.wordpress.com.
Mother’s Day Lunch Train May 12 | Fillmore & Western Railway Co. No cooking. No dishes. No fuss. Mothers can relax and enjoy lunch on a 2.5-hour scenic train ride through the Heritage Valley. A vintage train winds through citrus and avocado groves, commercial nurseries. Departure times 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. Adults $47, ages 4-12 $26, ages 2-3 $23. Reservations required. For more information, call 805.524.2546 or visit fwry.com.
2013 California Strawberry Festival May 18 & 19 Strawberry Meadows of College Park, Oxnard The delicious heart-shaped fruit will be the main ingredient celebrated at the 30th Anniversary of the California Strawberry Festival. Ranking among the top festivals in the nation, the fruitful fete boasts strawberries every way imaginable, all day fun for the entire family, live music, the Strawberry Promenade, celebrity cooking demonstrations, arts & crafts booths, Strawberryland for Kids, contests, and more. 3250 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit strawberry-fest.org.
Boys & Girls Club Garden Party May 19 | Pierpont Inn, Ventura This 20th annual Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura event will include tasty samples from some of the area’s finest restaurants, caterers, confectioners, and bakeries; sips of fine wines and brews; a silent auction; Count Lorenzo’s
Band performing live in the garden; and caricature artist Mike Brenenstall. Proceeds will benefit the youth (ages 6-18) at the Club’s five centers in Ventura, Oak View, and the new E. J. Harrison Family Youth Center scheduled to open in fall. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 550 Sanjon Rd., Ventura. For more information, visit bgclubventura.org.
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3rd Annual Fine and Decorative Art Auction May 19 | Santa Paula Art Museum The Museum’s Auction Committee has carefully vetted the items up for auction. A catalog of the items is available online at santapaulaartmuseum.org/auction.html and will be updated as more items are added. There are works in oil by the likes of Cornelis Botke, Lawrence Hinckley, and Douglas Shively. Also up for bid is a painting by Ventura artist Gina Niebergall that was done in front of a live audience during a demonstration at the Museum in February. The silent auction begins at 3 p.m., followed by the live auction at 4:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Santa Paula Art Museum. Admission $15 for members, $20 for the general public. 17 N. 10th St., Santa Paula. For more information, visit santapaulaartmuseum.org.
Tribute to Jack Kerouac and “On the Road” May 19 & 20 Carnegie Art Museum & Plaza Cinemas 14, Oxnard A tribute to Jack Kerouac will feature Beat historian Gerald Nicosica, writer/poet Aram Saroyan, the short film Pull My Daisy, music, poetry readings, and refreshments. Sponsored by a grant from the City of Oxnard. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. $25. The film On the Road, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Walter Salles and based on the iconic Kerouac novel, will show on May 20 at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. General admission $9.75. Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 W. 5th St., Oxnard. For details, visit oxnardfilmsociety.org.
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36th Annual Art in the Park May 25 & 26 | Libbey Park, Ojai A rich mixture of art in a variety of mediums will be showcased among the oaks in Libbey Park. Presented by the Ojai Art Center, the oldest non-profit art center in California, Art in the Park attracts artists from near and far. The relaxed atmosphere draws crowds of 3,000-5,000 from Ojai and neighboring communities. There will also be a high school student exhibition center, food lounge, and music venue. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Libbey Park, downtown Ojai. For more information, visit ojaiartcenter.org/art-in-the-park.
ON THE HORIZON Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival June 2 | CSUCI, Camarillo The 20th Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival will bring together some of the best chefs, vintners, bakers, and caterers in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. A culinary competition will showcase the work of the region’s top chefs, with proceeds going to Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families, the largest non-profit provider of children’s mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. General admission starts at $100. Details online at www. cpwineandfoodfestival.com.
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27th Annual Ojai Wine Festival June 9 Lake Casitas Recreation Area More than 60 wineries, 20 premium breweries and microbreweries, and 4,000-plus attendees will be represented at this 27th annual Festival. General admission includes unlimited tastes of wine and beer, and an elegant crystal keepsake wine glass. The event will include an exceptional collection of wineries, a beer garden, and food from local restaurants. There will be a silent wine auction featuring fine wines, private tasting parties, VIP winery tours, and other wine-related items, as well as arts and crafts vendors, live music, a lakeside dance floor, and free boat rides. Noon to 4 p.m. 11093 Santa Ana Rd., Ventura. For more information, visit ojaiwinefestival.com. M ay 2 0 1 3 | v e n t a n a | 4 1
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PRIVATE SPANISH REVIVAL HOME Through the gated entry, a winding, pepper tree-lined driveway takes you over a seasonal creek to this majestic home on approximately 7.5 acres. Perfectly located to take advantage of the property’s 360-degree mountain and valley views, this home was made for outdoor living with six patios, including a beautiful central courtyard. A gourmet
kitchen with two Sub-Zero refrigerators, exquisite office with French doors and spiral staircase to a loft seating area, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, versatile bonus rooms and a multi-room master suite are just the start of what sets this home apart. The home and custom touches throughout were crafted by local artisans and contractors.
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This west facing waterfront homes with approximately 2568 square feet of living space was built in 1974 and has now been upgraded. Hardwood floors throughout both levels. High ceilings. Dock and ramp have been rebuilt. There’s a 3 car garage and plenty of guest parking too. A fantastic back patio deck has plenty of room for outdoor relaxation. It’s on a 45 foot wide lot. There are
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Escape to the extraordinary at this beautiful Mediterranean villa that is world’s away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Home to two designers,nestled among mature oaks, no detail has been overlooked. The elegant master suite includes a cozy fireplace, private sitting room, oversized walk-in closet, and a sun-drenched master bath. The expertly planned gourmet kitchen is spectacular, featuring Viking appliances and a large working island. The family room has a rock fireplace and wet bar. The covered terraces
surrounding the pool offer a most peaceful retreat. The seamless flow the home as well as it’s warmth and casual feel make it exceptional, an entertainer’s dream. Contact Arianne, Fairchild & Ridgway Group, RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors, 805-339-3585.
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Ventura’s only beach front currently available, affords WIDE, DRY, SANDY, KID-FRIENDLY BEACH, plus WALKING DISTANCE TO VENTURA’S DOWNTOWN SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS & FISHING PIER, plus INCOMPARABLE VIEWS of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands & Ventura’s coastline with pier, sunset & city-lites VIEWS! The Owner’s Unit boasts an open floor plan w/ 2,000+/- SF of living space on 1 level w/ 2 BR, 2 BA and beach front living areas! Plus, there are 2 guest-units each w/ 700+/- SF, each w/ 1 BR, 1 BA and beach front living areas! This flexible floor plan offers loads of possibilities! Occupy the Owner’s Unit & enjoy the apprx. $4k/mo. rental income OR combine the one Lock-Out Unit (simply open a locked door) w/ the Owner’s Unit for 3 BR, 3 BA w/ apprx. $2k/mo. rental income OR combine all units for a MASSIVE 4 BR, 4 BA beach front mansion! Just 45 mins. north of Malibu & 30 mins. south of Santa Barbara, yet this home evokes a world unto itself with NO frwy or train train traffic noise. www.1133Dover.com - Offered at $2,850,000 - Call for private viewing.
Enjoy OCEAN, ISLAND, BEACH & SUNSET VIEWS from this 3 BR, 3 BA 2000+ S.F. move-in ready beach home with a preferred, south-west facing location, great for natural light! The 1st level offers a LARGE family room + downstairs bedroom & full bath! The 2nd level boasts an open floor plan with vaulted-ceilings, LARGE living area, fireplace, updated kitchen & dining room with OCEAN, ISLAND, BEACH & SUNSET VIEWS, plus a spacious master-suite & additional guest bedroom with full bath! Finally, the 3rd level includes an office & an outdoor viewing deck with FOREVER VIEWS! www.201OceanDrive.com Offered at $984,900 - Call for private viewing.
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4 BR, 2 BA, single-level, located above Ventura College, on a large, treed lot, in rarely offered Dayloma Plaza! Indoors & out flow into one another with the open living areas, loads of windows, wonderful natural lite, marble fireplace, recessed lighting & wood floors! Separate den/library! Gourmet, granite kitchen with stainless-steel appls. & stone floors! Spacious master-suite with French doors to a private courtyard & en suite bath with sunken tub & shower! Updated guest bath! Int. laundry! Newer paint, copper plumbing, sewer-line, tankless water-heater, furnace & ducting! Walk to Ventura’s Arroyo Verde Park & great schools! www.487Bayview.com - Offered at $589,000 - Call for private viewing.
Owner’s Unit is 2BR, 1 BA, 50’s~retro architecture, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, travertine spa-bath & large deck with MOUNTAIN & VALLEY VIEWS! Guest-Unit is 2BR, 1BA, open floor plan, spacious living & dining areas, updated kitchen! Move-in ready! Live in one & rent the other OR rent ‘em both for income & appreciation! www.975loma.com/ - Offered at $525,000 - Call for private viewing.
Unobstructed & Panoramic VIEWS! Nestled in Ventura’s exclusive McElrea Heights hillside neighborhood, this Spanish casita makes-up what it lacks in size with HUGE CHARACTER & 180 DEGREE VIEWS of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, Ventura harbor & beach, sunset & city lites! Gleaming hardwood floors, wood-cased windows, custom-tiled fireplace, coved ceilings, exposed beams & enchanting archways all depict the true craftmanship of this 1920’s move-in ready home! The EXPANSIVE entertaining deck & lovely yards all add to this home’s lifestyle & living space! www.265Manzanita.com - Offered at $649,000 - Call for private viewing.
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Ventura Custom Contemporary Ocean View Home. Built in 2003 4BR+4BA, 3,900+ SF per architect & 2500+ SF of decks/walkways. High end materials throughout. Chef’s dream kitchen w/ SS commercial grade appliances opens to FR and outdoor living area w/ FP. Master suite w/ FP & sitting rm opens to pvt pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, and FP. Master BA w/ steam shower, spa jet tub, his/her walk in closet. Detached granny flat, security camera system and gate. Tons of built in storage. So many features – a must see! OFFERED AT $1,595,000. www.1874Terrace.com
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Ventura Heights 1920s Ocean View Tudor Style Home. Highly upgraded and expanded. 2 bedrooms 2 baths. Master BR addition w/FP and BA. Office/den adjacent to master. Remodeled kitchen with quartz counter tops, Viking, and JennAir SS appliances. Bamboo flooring in living room w/FP, den, kitchen and dining area. Approx. 500 SF attic w/electricity, exhaust fan, and sub flooring – possible great addition. More storage underneath adjacent to the garage of approx. 300 SF. Upgraded plumbing, electricity, and newer tank less water heater. Private back yard. OFFERED AT $749,000
Ventura Brock Hills Beauty. One of the largest lots in the development with over 11,000 SF Largest floor plan approx. 1,776 SF per assessor with 4 BR and 2.5 BA. Family room with wood burning FP. Spacious living room with cathedral ceilings. Large upstairs master with mountain views and 2 closets. Beautifully landscaped with palm and fruit trees, large deck. OFFERED AT $499,900
Midtown Ventura 1920 Spanish Bungalow. Main house 2 bedrooms 1 bath, hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, dining room & indoor laundry. Detached guest quarters with 1 bath. 3 car garage in alley. PRICED TO SELL AT $599,000
NEW LISTING MENDOCINO COURT. 5 bedrooms 2 ½ baths built in 1990 with aprox. 2594 square feet. Private East End and Extra large single story home. Large secluded enclosed courtyard with wrought iron gate for privacy. Drought tolerant landscape with auto sprinklers. Newer recessed halogen lighting, Plantation shutters, exterior lights, interior fans, custom paint, enclosed & permitted sun room with spa. 3 Car Garage with a push back space. Listed for $545,000
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T his month, I'm featuring a piece by my top designer, John Muscarella. The design is entitled A New Chapter and represents a new path. It was designed and created using the stones from the client's previous wedding set: a .52 carat Emeraldcut Diamond, and 1.33 total carat weight of Princess-cut and Round Diamonds. Our client has an affinity for nature and John added a green Diamond and two blue Diamonds to represent the Earth and the Sky. It is mounted in 18kt Pink Gold and Lynn's signature 19kt White Gold. Let us design something special and gorgeous for YOUR new chapter!
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