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6 Farm to Gable

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about town 46 Through the Looking Glass A peek into a modern wonderland art 35 The Art of Imperfection An 1889 Victorian’s eclectic update

conversation 17 The Edible Eden Growing the perfect garden nesting 11 Stairway to Heaven A celestial retreat in the hills of Ventura

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COVER: A mod glass house in the Ventura hills offers a peekaboo view of Anacapa Island. Photo by Nick Johnson

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UBLICITY HOUNDS RARELY CHOOSE Ventura as their home, so it came as no great surprise when the owner of the mod glass house on our cover elected to remain anonymous. All we know about her is that she’s a she—and, apparently, she’s a sheer delight: “loving, caring, and philanthropic,” according to designer Philip Nimmo, who we enlisted to riff on a selection of photos showcasing the stylish abode (p. 46). A relatively dim spotlight is part of the draw for many intriguing characters who call our county seat home. This is a place where celebrities can roam freely among the common herd, often without being noticed, much less ogled. They can breeze up and down the 101—meetings in L.A., dinner in Santa Barbara— then return to the quietude of their nest in humble Ventura. This unassuming vibe is one of our county’s finest assets. Or so I believe. Yet we’d relegated that article to the no-cigar pile. Thing is, we rarely green-light pieces that don’t include some flesh and blood. But this thoughtfully designed hillside home with an incognito owner hooked us. Beyond the Imaxworthy view, it’s a supremely livable dwelling, with no shortage of panache to set it apart. So in this case, we made the structure itself the star of the article, supporting it with Nimmo’s firsthand descriptions and a strikingly clean layout to match its contemporary style. In a perfect world, we’d have co-spotlighted the home and its owner. But ideal rarely happens. Which made working on an article about the solar-powered dwelling of Chris Frederic (p. 11) such a joy. This is the archetype of a Ventana story, an editorial dream scenario where a local resident worked with a local designer to build a captivating and thoroughly cool local home. The creative process led to a lasting friendship between Frederic and architect CJ Paone, as the two became so wrapped up in the task it evolved into something of an art project, a true labor

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of love. In this home, the confluence of passion and practicality, of ideology and art occurred so naturally that the all-too-common owner/architect drama of many homebuilding projects wasn’t even a thought. These two gamboled through the process, brainstorming for half a year before even rolling up their sleeves to really get started. As for the other half of our Home + Garden theme, we showcase a conversation with local permaculturist Eric Werbalowski (p. 17). Eric and his partner in life and business, Kristen Kiki Marozzi, have a largely self-sufficient garden at their home in West Ventura. It’s an admirable setup, with salads growing on the kitchen patio, chickens clucking about turning and fertilizing the soil, and jars brimming with homegrown and homemade relishes, jams, and pickles. To me, this sort of back-to-the-land culture is about more than good eating or eco-idealism; it represents joie de vivre. A few months back, I read an article about a tech entrepreneur who compiled a list of 35 nutrients required for survival, ordered them online—mostly in pill or powder form—and blended them into something resembling “gooey lemonade.” He then proceeded to live on this chemical salmagundi. At the end of a year, he was, according to him and the article, looking and feeling great—all thanks to the functional-but-no-fun concoction he named Soylent. Now, as the parent of two young kids (Hot dogs! Pizza! Ice cream!), I’m drawn to the streamlined efficiency of this nutrient delivery system. But we live in one of the principal agricultural areas of a state that, on its own, would be the world’s ninth-largest agricultural economy. Even if we don’t have the time or drive to fully embrace the farm-to-table ethos, we’re lucky to live close to the source. And that’s something to be joyful about. – Matt Katz mattk@ventanamonthly.com

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In 2009, retired solar consultant Chris Frederic purchased a half-remodeled, two-story, 2700-square-foot “California Faux Tuscan/Spanish style” house on a hill above Midtown Ventura. The only problem was that if Chris wanted a cup of coffee in the morning, he’d have to walk from his bedroom and climb the rickety outside stairs to get to his kitchen on the main floor. (Good thing for him we haven’t gotten much rain in recent years.) With an eye toward connecting the upstairs and downstairs—without having to go outside— he began collaborating with Ventura architect CJ Paone of Archipelago Workshop. There were other design goals as well. “All I wanted was a view,” the Southern California native said. And with elements like clear glass railings, the collaborative design project would soon render the sort of views most people only dream about. Connected through “friends of friends,” the architect and the homeowner hit it off right away, and their fruitful collaboration led to a relationship that remains strong. But stylistically, the project began with a dilemma: It was a Spanish-style house owned by a man who leaned towards modern design. “To balance those two was a challenge,” said Paone, explaining that the outward appearance of the modest one-story belies the “wow” factor found inside. “We think architecture, design, and building things are all super fun. We want our clients to play along.” And play they did. Frederic and Paone brainstormed together during a six-month incubation period. “It was a real nice cyclical process,” noted the architect. “We weren’t rushing through the project. Chris really valued the process of getting it right.” Their goals were simple in theory: To bring modern elements to the Mediterranean flavor of the structure and have them meld seamlessly. Mission accomplished, but it would be false to claim the task at hand was easy in practice. It’s about those stairs. Stairs have to meet certain requirements so a person can ascend or descend safely and gracefully. These ones couldn’t take up too much floor space; their design needed to flow with the design of the remodel and existing structure; and they ended up being exceedingly difficult to construct. What the architect conjured are graceful, lyrical, and solidly built stairs of white oak with a simple, sinuous but effective hand-forged rail that has echoes of the great Spanish architect Gaudi, without the frills. Which makes perfect sense since the rest of the house has a Spanish-Mediterranean flavor. “Once we got rolling on the stairs,” said the owner, acknowledging this was one of the most difficult aspects of the project, “we forged ahead and tore everything open.” The upstairs had one small window and French doors

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Eric Werbalowsky and Kiki Marozzi harvest lima beans still growing from last year.

THE EDIBLE EDEN A West Ventura twosome shows how to grow one bountiful garden.

INTERVIEW BY LISA SNIDER PHOTOGRAPHY BY T CHRISTIAN GAPEN PERMACULTURE IS A REALLY BIG WORD FOR A remarkably simple concept. Ever since college, edible landscaper Eric Werbalowsky has been spreading the gospel of permaculture to anyone who will listen. A self-described compost evangelist, Werbalowsky has been both a consultant and an activist when it comes to creating landscapes that nourish both body and soul. Last month, he once again gave his time, energy, and design expertise at the Ventura County Fair, with his floriculture exhibit showcasing Ventura Growing Circles—a burgeoning organization that promotes neighborhood food growing and sharing—and he took home a few blue ribbons, too. When he is not busy with his day job consulting, he volunteers for Ventura County Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Gardens initiative, which promotes eco-friendly landscapes, and he spends time at the Bell Arts Factory mentoring young would-be gardeners through the Kids Garden Brigade.

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So, what exactly is permaculture? Permaculture is about being in relationship with our environment, our community, our natural landscape, and our human-created landscape, and asks, “How do we use these systems with minimum input and run them as much as possible with sustainable resources?” You can design how you live so that it creates abundance instead of a burden. What prompted you to go into this field? When I was going to UCSB in the early ’80s, I took a course in food and ecosystems. I experienced this intense sense of “Oh, my God. What can I do?’ That’s when I began understanding what composting was. I learned to make humus. I learned to grow food. It was so simple and so basic, and it was part of a solution. It really felt positive. We’re in a drought. How does permaculture address that? Everybody is sticking their straw in the ground and taking, taking, taking. Permaculture addresses that and says putting running water down the drain isn’t where it’s at. With increased drought awareness and rising water rates, customers are asking for water-wise landscape renovations—replacing turf with mulches, installing laundry-tolandscape greywater systems and adding interesting motifs like dry creek beds with climate appropriate plants, especially California natives. Taking care of existing fruit trees, adding new ones, and making compact food beds are often an integral part of this work, too. As an edible landscaper, it's a little embarrassing to admit, but my new favorite garden features are well-placed rocks. I especially like the way they provide rhythm and strong texture to any landscape. We usually complement rockery with accent plants to take advantage of the microclimate benefits they can provide. Would you say permaculture takes a lot of work and money, or is it good for those of us who tend to be lazy and frugal? Permaculture design takes more thought than work or money. In fact, the basics of permaculture involve placing design elements so that

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as they grow and become more established, less work and inputs, including water, are required. It may seem esoteric at first, but when we can create a design that uses a site's natural energies of wind, sun, rain, animals, and plants, we can mimic the way natural systems become richer, more complex, and more productive over time, like a forest. What’s unique about our area as it pertains to permaculture? We have a number of climate zones in Ventura

County. I can grow lettuce year-round, but a couple miles inland, no way, unless that climate is moderated in some way. Because we are in a Mediterranean climate, which is mild yearround, we can grow most things. If you like food, this is an amazing place to be. How can a first-time gardener get started at home using permaculture without being intimidated? Start really, really small and really close. There

ABOVE: The partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; four-level terrace garden makes the most of a sloping hillside above Ventura Avenue. LEFT: Chickens weed and fertilize the soil while going about their daily business of scratching and foraging. (This Copper Marans hen with strong brooding instincts also mothered a clutch of eggs from other hens.)

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is an axiom that says you will eat whatever is closest to your kitchen door. Put a small garden right there in the ground or in a box. I have a small grow battery and I’ve been eating salads out of a little box on my patio. When we’re eating dinner late, I don’t have to put on a headlamp and go out back. It’s so easy to start small because it won’t be overwhelming. It’s also a great way to avoid some of the common pitfalls of gardening. What makes permaculture such a valuable tool is that it is always a product of specific local observation, followed by a design to create a result or “yield.” Permaculture design always employs a strategy—even the simple idea of placing garden beds or planters close to areas that get a lot of attention, like along our walkways and near the kitchen door. Despite the relative luxury of home garden space on our hillside, I often harvest herbs and greens from my grow batteries just like a condo balcony gardener because they are visible from my kitchen window, and so easy to access when making meals. What vegetables are you most excited about harvesting from your garden this fall, and what is your favorite way to prepare them? My partner, Kiki, has been working more traditional crops into our gardens, like beans for drying and corn for making masa. It does simplify harvesting to not have to guess at ripeness because we let these crops fully dry on the vine or stalk before harvest. I haven't really been into dry bean cuisine before, but I really appreciate the noticeable flavor complexities and sweetness of our Cherokee and Black Turtle beans. We will ferment the corn in preparation for creating the masa meal. It is a lot more work than eating fresh corn, but it is a delicious upgrade on most commercial masa and tortillas. Do you have any seasonal tips for at-home gardeners this fall? Yes, make your beds! After a long spring/summer season it is easy to cut and run—to just leave/ignore faded mulches and crop stalks. It doesn't take a lot of extra effort to lay on a thick mulch of rough compost, dried grasses, or wood fines. It will protect the organic matter in your topsoil from both the sun and rain. Ideally, all dirt, even in pathways, will be covered under a mulch blanket of at least six inches. By using finer materials that break down more quickly than larger wood chips, it will also add nutrients while the garden bed awaits its next use, whether that’s food, flowers, a cover crop, or left fallow. v VENTURA ORGANIC GARDENS venturaorganicgardendesign.com, 805. 652.1142 MORE PERMACULTURE INFO permacultureprinciples.com

TOP TO BOTTOM: Jars of relishes, jams, dried peppers, herbs, fruits, and beans grown onsite; Kiki’s beet relish and cucumber pickles made from a recent harvest; Christmas Beans, a particularly striking legume that Eric likes to share with members of the Kids Garden Brigade; monarch butterfly sipping from an orange zinnia bloom.

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sized, leaving Luscombe Bea with a treasure trove of furnishings, china, and other collectibles. Several black-and-white photographs taken by her father, who studied with Ansel Adams, are displayed on the wall. Mementos from her travels to India and Spain are in evidence along with the art of several friends, many of whom have shown at her Meiners Oaks space, Gallery 525. Her own artwork is prominently featured as well, including metal sculptures, mosaics, surreal paintings, and small tableaux hidden behind dollhouse shutters that she calls “window poems.” Colorful renderings of Christian saints and Hindu deities are a recurring motif. “I practice Bhakti yoga, or ‘yoga of the heart,’” Luscombe Bea explains. “But I’m also inspired by the lives of saints.” As a student in San Francisco, she initially studied both art and interior design. “I thought I had to be practical, so I went into interior design,” Luscombe Bea says. “But what I really wanted was to be an artist.” Decorating paid the bills while she continued to pursue her passion, and she eventually made a living as an artist and teacher, opening up a successful gallery in 1997. She moved to Ojai in 2001 to get away from the fog, and fell in love with the four-bedroom, two-bath fixer-upper on the East End. “It was pretty run-down,” she admits. Old carpet was everywhere, layers of vinyl covered the kitchen floor, and there was rotting plaster on the walls. But it also boasted a large lot with a cool shed, guesthouse, saltwater swimming pool, an avocado orchard, and a spectacular view of the Topa Topa Mountains to the west. Original hardware, wainscoting, and stonework added to its allure. When she moved in, she knew she could handle any necessary remodels, but she made a conscious decision not to make it a faithful Victorian-era reconstruction. “I did a major remodel once on a Victorian in San Francisco,” Luscombe Bea recalls. “Perfection was the goal—and it was draining. Instead, I decided to make this house my own.” Carpet was torn out and the hardwood floors were refinished. Lavender, mint green, and butter yellow went up on the walls, and the built-in glass cupboards were filled with a merry mishmash of teacups, glassware, and random objets d’art. Touches of whimsy are everywhere, like the painted metal bikini out by the pool and a white feather wreath that bedecks her boudoir. Interior design may not have been Luscombe Bea’s true calling, but you can’t deny her eye: while chaos has a certain hold on every room, there’s also a sense of composition. Luscombe Bea doesn’t just have art everywhere; the tools to

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create art are everywhere, too. Her bright blue porch (“Blue has become almost a neutral for me,” she says) features tables for sketching and a printing press. Near the pool is an outdoor studio space. “You can paint and then jump in the pool and come right back!” she exclaims with a laugh, What would have been the pool house in a more conventional setting has become a colorful artists’ shed, perfect for washing out paintbrushes. The peaceful, creativity-sparking nature of this studio en plain air has earned it the moniker Ananda Verandah (ananda is a Buddhist term for bliss), and it’s been a big draw for the workshops Luscombe Bea frequently offers: yoga retreats, art camps, exhibitions. Music performances are held in a large stage she constructed herself, complete with studio lighting. A musician as well as an artist, Luscombe Bea plays guitar and harmonium, and has been exploring classical Indian singing and kirtan. Friends frequently gather poolside, on comfy couches with a perfect view of the stage, for performances and jam sessions. “We play outside at night, and it’s totally divine,” she says. “This is my little paradise.” Thanks to an inventive use of space, guest accommodations are many and varied. The cold shed she converted to a one-bedroom studio with a loft, and tea houses furnished with beds, mosquito netting, and hammocks are cunningly hidden among the avocado and walnut groves. Students who come to the Ananda Verandah find themselves attempting to attain a certain freedom in their work, not “boxed in,” as Luscombe Bea says, by objects or a sense of order. It’s a struggle she tries to overcome in her own work. “I like to paint people and objects that have meaning; I like a little realism to pull me in,” she explains, gesturing to the dresses, dress forms, shoes, and hands that frequently show up as metaphors in her art. “But the objects are just the surface level. They pull you into something deeper. There’s a certain freedom when you’re painting that touches on the ecstatic. I want to help people unlock that creative part of themselves—it’s like unlocking the secrets of the universe.” Ananda Verandah’s many splendors inspire the imagination to take flight, but it’s Luscombe Bea’s affable nature and gracious spirit that sets the heart at ease, making more profound connections possible. “I feel that in my home I’m entertaining in a more modern way, and entertaining with art. It’s a different way of being hospitable.” v Learn more about Kelly Luscombe Bea, the Ananda Verandah and Gallery 525 at kellyluscombebea.com.

TOP: An artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground in 2014, with finished works, in-progress paintings, track spot lighting, and a computertopped desk in the corner. ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Works by local artists Dianne Bennett and Carmen Abelleira mix with those of the homeowner as a window-paned Dutch door opens to the kitchen OPPOSITE: An outdoor stage overlooking a saltwater swimming pool is the site of myriad art and music events held at Ananda Verandah.

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ABOVE: A teahouse in the avocado orchard. Kelly Luscombe Bea, seen here, made the circular mosaic step and hanging tin dress that greet visitors to this unique campsite. LEFT: Paint and collage transformed an antique farmhouse chair into a rustic work of art.

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n interior designer by profession, Philip Nimmo is an artist at heart. Based in West Hollywood, he’s worked on projects around the globe but found his dream client right here in Ventura. “The world should have more people like her,” he says of the young homeowner, who prefers to remain out of the spotlight. “She is loving, caring, and philanthropic, an amazing girl.” Here, we step into the mod glass house Nimmo designed and built in our local hills—and let him paint the scene with his own words.

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ROOFTOP TERRACE: “The rooftop terrace literally has a 360-degree view. It covers the entire top of the master bedroom. There are certain organic elements running throughout the house, so whenever I had the opportunity to use natural wood I embraced the idea. I happened to run across a teak slab at Berbere Imports, and I designed the base to go with it … This is a great, fun hangout place. The space presented itself to us and happened as we were designing the house. I travel to South America quite a bit and it’s like the miradors there, which are staircases to a rooftop terrace.”

KITCHEN: “I’m really proud of this kitchen—it’s completely indoor and outdoor. See the spheres? There’s a panel of glass; we have glass pocket doors that slide open. Structurally, it was a feat to figure out how to make it work, but we did it. The light fixture, from Hudson Lighting, is a metal frame with individual strands of chain. The lights are within the body of this ‘creature.’”

MASTER BEDROOM: “Once again, not a huge space. There’s a terrace above the master bedroom, so you see the staircase. There’s just the bed, a fireplace, and a chair with a side table (one of my designs). The candy red imitation crocodile headboard is my design, too. Above the bed is a painting commissioned from artist Rimi Yang; it’s taken from a photograph of Audrey Hepburn in a crowd of people. The client loves many of the stars from that period. Because it’s a small space, we wanted to get as much light in as possible. We were fortunate to have a balcony outside the bedroom, but rather than a seethrough railway we had to do a solid raining to ensure privacy.”

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EXTERIOR: “What is really cool about this structure is that you can push a button and all the sliding doors automatically open. You don’t have to touch them. The window on the far right, next to the bronze bowl, also goes back into the wall, creating full indoor-outdoor living. The other thing that is cool: we have builtin heaters in the ceiling. You walk around the spa to get to the terrace that is above the master bedroom … The chaise material is from Perennials; it’s called Pebble, a cut velvet exterior fabric trimmed in burnt orange. Those are petrified wood side tables. The antique Burmese stone Buddha came from Lee Lacy Gallery. On the limestone wall, we put a large piece of marble as a backdrop for the Buddha.”

BATHROOM: “The client loves the color pink, so we found beautiful pink quartz for the tub enclosure (and shower, which you don’t see) that is all backlit. The cabinet is bamboo. The wallpaper is a beautiful treated raw silk from Phillip Jefferies that holds up really well. Because it’s solid glass, from the deck of the tub to the ceiling, the garden is really a part of the bathroom. It almost feels like a rain forest, with an Asian side garden with miniature bamboo. It’s completely private, but the fence, which complements the lines of the house, helped secure that privacy.”

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LIVING ROOM: “When my client bought this house, it was a dilapidated, 1940s ranch-style house; if you huffed and puffed, you’d blow it down. We were very involved in the architectural design of the building. With all the zoning, and being a house on the hill, we had to follow the original footprint, so we reconstructed the layout. This is the great room, which includes the dining room and the kitchen to the side. The photograph reminded me a bit of ‘Alice In Wonderland’ – it’s a mushroom (purchased thru Holly Hunt), and it set the tone for the house. It’s not the largest space in the world, so we had to fit in as much as we could without being too tight. We wanted to create an open loft feeling … What we really liked: all the colors are natural and warm. The floor is Crema Marfil limestone, and we chose white walls, white ceiling, and light-colored floors so the cabinetry would pop.”

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September 13 & 14 | Ventura Harbor Village This outdoor event, presented by FOOD Share Inc., will feature artists showing their work, street painters creating vibrant murals on sidewalks along the docks, and live music all weekend. Formerly known as “Arts in the Park,” the festival began Ventura in 2009; street painting was added four years ago. Sculptor Arline Tepper has been selected as this year’s Featured Artist. Tepper has shown her work in many juried shows between Santa Barbara and Thousand Oaks. Ventura’s Dawn Reily will be among the 35 street painters who will transform some of the sidewalks at the Harbor into works of art. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura. For more information, visit foodshare.com.

VENTURA VINTAGE RODS HARBOR RUN 24

September 14 | Harborview Park, Oxnard Channel Islands Harbor is hosting the Ventura Vintage Rods Harbor Run, where more than 300 classic cars from 1975 and earlier will be on display. Participating cars range from street rods, muscle cars, and customs to pick-ups. Event attendance is free to the public; there is a $20 fee (see website for details) to enter a vintage car. Food vendors will be set-up throughout the park, and there will be trophies, prizes, and a raffle. Proceeds will benefit local charities. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit venturavintagerods.org.

FOR THE LOVE OF ART

September 19 | Ventura Pierpont Inn The public is invited to join fellow art advocates for a 20th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraising Gala to benefit Focus on the Masters (FOTM), a non-profit arts education program, resource library, and archive. For the Love of Art will kick off a year of special events and fundraising activities as FOTM enters its third decade of community enrichment and artist documentation. The elegant event will begin with a VIP Reception from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Camulos Room and Terrace overlooking the ocean. Attendees will enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres as they mingle with the evening’s featured artists. Tickets for the VIP Reception are $25 for FOTM members; $50 for non-members. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. in the Grand Pavilion, with artist tributes and musical entertainment to follow. Tickets for the dinner and program are $100 for FOTM members and $120 for nonmembers. Live musical performances will feature the likes of legendary jazz great Roger Kellaway, along with Yue Deng, Virginia Kron, Phil Salazar, Jim McCarthy, and Martin Young. 550 Sanjon Rd., Ventura. For more information, visit focusonthemasters.com.

2014 VENTURA COMEDY FESTIVAL

September 22–28 | Ventura Comedian Adam Carolla will perform Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. in The Top of The Harbor Ballroom at The Crowne Plaza Hotel. Also in the Ballroom: YouTube sensation Miranda Sings with special guest Colleen Ballinger; this show will be at 7 p.m. on September 28 to close the Festival. Comedy Star Maz Jobrani will perform on September 23 at Ventura Harbor Comedy Club, and the Festival will feature theme such shows as The Latino All Stars, Clean Comedy, Fresh Faces, Black Friday, and Jews Gone Wild. Shows will take place at Ventura Harbor Comedy Club, The 805 Bar and Grilled Cheese, The Greek at The Harbor, The Green Room at Ventura Harbor Comedy Club, The Players Casino, and The Crowne Plaza. For more information, visit venturacomedyfestival. com.

VENTURA COUNTY ROSE SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING

September 25 | Camarillo The VCRS meeting will feature Clair Martin, former Rose Curator at the Huntington Library Rose Garden in Pasadena, who will speak on the topic of “Famous Gardens.” Martin is an author and very knowledgeable Rosarian. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for advice from consulting rosarians and refreshments. A little rose celebration will be held at 7 p.m., and our speaker presentation will begin at 7:30 pm. Visitors are always welcome to VCRS meetings. Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Rd., Camarillo. For more information, visit venturarose.org.

2014 BANANA FESTIVAL

September 27 | Port Hueneme Experience the inner workings of the port with tours, educational displays, and an auto pavilion, all while enjoying one of the Port’s largest imports, bananas. There will also be barbecue, tacos, Thai noodles, banana smoothies and splits, funnel cakes—all from local restaurants.

Peruse the Banana Festival marketplace for arts & crafts, jewelry, clothing, home & garden items, and more. There’ll be a classic car show and lots of kid-friendly attractions, including animals courtesy of the Reptile Family and an interactive experience from Gull Wings Children’s Museum. 105 E. Port Hueneme Rd., Port Hueneme. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. For more information, visit bananaportfest.com.

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September 27 | Ojai This will be a celebration of Chumash History. For the Barbareno/ Ventureno band of Mission Indians (BVBMI), it is a day to commemorate the first time local land has been returned to the original people of Ventura County. When Chumash artifacts and human remains were unearthed on a Saticoy property that was being developed, a six-acre easement was created to preserve the site. Join artists, dance performers, local musicians, and healers for this community celebration and project fundraiser. There will be local musicians and Native American dancers, storytelling by Julie Tumamait-Stenslie, a fire ceremony, raffle, and a silent auction. Food by Bliss Yogurt of Ojai, Underground Food Truck, and more will be available. Adults $5; children under 12 free. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Pottery Studio, 1804 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. For more information, visit facebook.com/SukinanikoyFestival.

50TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING OF “A HARD DAY’S NIGHT”

September 27 | Libbey Bowl, Ojai The Ojai Film Society will hold a 50th Anniversary screening of the remastered and re-mixed Beatles film “A Hard Day’s Night.” Considered a masterpiece 50 years ago when it was made, the Richard Lester film features a new digital print and remixed sound. The Beatles Tribute Band Sgt. Peppers will play the Fab Four’s hits for dancing and listening prior to the film’s start at 7:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be available; several food trucks will be onsite. Popcorn is free. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for ages 18 and under. 5 p.m. The Libbey Bowl Ticket office will open at 4 p.m. 210 S. Signal St., Ojai. Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit ojaifilmsociety.org.

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September 28 | Oxnard The work of keeping up a house is part of the deal for all homeowners. But historic homes require a higher level of care. At the 17th Oxnard Autumn Historic Home Tour, visitors can meet the people who live in these local works of art and hear what it is like to be entrusted with a bit of history. The tour showcases a selection of stately homes built in Oxnard’s early days, including the Levy House, a beautiful Craftsman/ Tudor-style structure built a century ago by one of Oxnard’s prominent founding families. For more information, visit oxnardhistoricdistrict.com.

ON THE HORIZON 42ND ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL ORIGINAL ART & CRAFT SHOW

October 3–5 | The Ventura County Fairground The Ventura County Fairground will come alive with hundreds of artisans showcasing more than 24,000 handcrafted originals, stage entertainment, a kid zone, strolling performers, contests, a pumpkin patch, specialty foods, and more. There will be a festive fall-themed atmosphere, and exhibits of beautiful jewelry, blown glass, ceramics, hand woven clothing, photography, candles, wood carvings, garden designs, homemade sauces and soups, antique treasures, children’s accessories, sculptures, holiday ornaments, and more. Adults $9, seniors (62+) $7, youths (13-17) $4, kids 12 and under free. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 West Harbor Blvd., Ventura. For more information, visit harvestfestival.com/ventura.

CHAMBER ON THE MOUNTAIN

October 5 | Logan House, Ojai Chamber On The Mountain’s fall concert will spotlight renowned Australian harpist Alice Giles. A meet-the-artist reception will immediately follow the performance. Giles has been celebrated as one of the world’s leading harp soloists. She presented her first solo recital at the age of 13 at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and made her New York debut recital at Merkin Hall in 1983. She has performed in recitals and with orchestras in Europe, America, Australia, and Israel, and currently teaches at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne. $25 general admission, $15 students. 3 p.m., 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd. in Upper Ojai. For more information, visit chamberonthemountain.com. SEPTEMBER 2014

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Spectacular Mediterranean Villa Surfer’ s Paradi se !

Kingston Lane, Ventura This is the third lot from the sand with amazing views. This property has great upside potential with lots of room to add on. Two separate levels. with One bed and one bath on each

level and own entrance. Many different ways to Bedrooms: 2 use this property. Steps to Sand and surf, shopping Bathrooms: 2 and downtown. Contact Larry Krogh, GP Real Estate, Price: $939,000 805-312-0512.

This stunner boasts some of Ventura’s very best coastal views! It’s a once in a lifetime property with 2 open concept living areas, a gourmet kitchen, three fireplaces,a wet-bar, game room, hobby closet and winetasting room! An enter-

tainer’s delight with www.1508Brodiea.com whole-house sound sys- Contact Blake Mashburn, tem, dipping pool, spa, Troop Real Estate, fire-pit, waterfall, pond, 805- 368-0202. built-in BBQ & 1000+/3 SF of outdoor viewing Bedrooms: decks with patio heaters! 5 Casually elegant, with Bathrooms: the finest of materials & $1,845,000 attention to every detail! Price:

Fa bul o us N e w C o nstr u ct i o n E xclu si ve M c Ke v ett Heig ht s Estate

Expansive Living and Fabulous Entertaining This 1925 historical Spanish Revival estate is located on over one acre in scenic Santa Paula hillside. The home was originally built by US Senator Walter Duval who is also known as the founder of the Saticoy Country Club. The home itself has 60

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3,225 square feet of living www.19MCKEVETT.COM , space and is accompa- Contact Fred Evans, RE/ nied by a 400 square foot MAX Gold Coast Realtors, gazebo with a kitchen. 805.339.3502. There are stylish hard4 wood floors. A covered Bedrooms: veranda overlooks the 4.5 fabulous gardens on the Bathrooms: property. This is truly a $1,350,000 one of a kind property. Price:

September 2014

Timeless Cape Cod-Inspired Design & Architecture Nestled between the Channel Islands Harbor and the Pacific Ocean in Hollywood Beach this beauty has high 10 foot ceilings, a current ocean view from the master bedroom, permanent harbor views from the dining area and second floor deck, and a 450+ square foot third-

floor viewing deck with Contact Ariel & Karen, permanent whitewater Coldwell Banker Previews and harbor views. Fabulous International, Hollywood custom built-ins, wainscot- Beach, 805-824-2004. ing, a fireplace in the great room, an entry level sitting Bedrooms: 3 room/den/game room and a first floor laundry room Bathrooms: 2.5 round out the features. Scheduled for comple- Price: $1,200,000 tion in October 2014.

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MEDITERRANEAN VILLA WITH 180 DEGREE VIEWS!

Situated on 2/3 acre+/- knoll, this gated estate was custom constructed in 2000 & affords 3200+/- SF, 3 BR, 4 BA on 1 floor! 2nd level office/bonus room adds 600+/- SF for a total 3800+/SF & boasts forever unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, Anacapa, Catalina, Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura city lights & spectacular sunrise & sunset views! A once in a lifetime property!

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Offered at $1,975,000

Mediterranean Villa With Unobstructed, Panoramic Views!

Spectacular Mediterranean villa boasts some of Ventura’s very best coastal views! This once in a lifetime property features 2 open concept living areas, a gourmet kitchen, 3 BR, 5BA, 3 fplcs, wet-bar, game room, hobby closet & wine-tasting room! An entertainer’s delight with whole-house sound system, dipping pool, spa, fire-pit, waterfall, pond, built-in BBQ & 1000+/- SF of outdoor viewing decks with patio heaters! Casually elegant, with the finest of materials & attention to every detail!

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Walk to Downtown from this Single-Story, Ocean View Home!

Enjoy unobstructed 180+ degree views from this model perfect home, located above Downtown Ventura, featuring open concept living & dining areas, gourmet kitchen, 1 en suite BR, 2 BA, int. laundry on 1-floor! Detached guest-quarters downstairs with private entry & 3/4 bath! Must see to believe!

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LIVE ‘THE COLONY’ RESORT LIFESTYLE! Model-perfect, 1-level, 2 BR, 2 BA with no stairs! Perfect full-time residence or 2nd home! Open-concept floor plan! Living room with fireplace! The den is a great place to relax with a book! Formal dining! Gourmet kitchen with granite counters & S/S appls! Int. lndry! Patio! Custom flooring, paint & crown moldings! The Colony offers a resort lifestyle, clubhouse, fitness center, racquetball & tennis courts, swimming pools & spas! Walk to the beach! 45 mins. north of Malibu/1 hr. south of Santa Barbara!

www.2313martinique.com Offered at $510 ,000

Offered at $829,900

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Offered at $1,050,000

Offered at $1,845,000

CUHNANE TRACT - VENTURA MIDTOWN

Ideally situated on tree canopied street in much sought after neighborhood, this 1940’s vintage home features a covered porch with a view of “Two Trees”. Gleaming hardwood floors, handsome wood burning fireplace and updated gourmet kitchen. Walking distance to beach, local shopping, and award winning schools. Lovingly cared for with lots of great features. 4 Bedrooms, 2 updated Bathrooms.

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Sparkling Coastal & City Light Views!

This property is located within walking distance to Downtown Ventura & a bike ride to the beach, yet it affords some of the most amazing views you will ever find in any of Ventura’s hillside homes! Features include 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, with some 2,654 SF of interior living space on two levels + great outdoor space, as well!

Offered at $699,900

Spacious Home Offers Large Floor Plan with pool & Spa

4BR, 4 BA with almost 2,600 Sq. Ft. of living space! Located in Ondulando, this fine family home offers 1 spacious BR down & 3 spacious BRs up! Formal foyer! Large living room + large family room! Fireplace! Dining area! Updated kitchen! Pool & spa! Large Lot!

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Offered at $645,000

Life’s A Beach! Nestled in the eclectic beach community of La Conchita, this move-in ready beach home offers PERMANENT OCEAN VIEWS with 3BR & 2BA or simply close & lock an interior door & utilize as 2BR, 1BA with 1BR, 1BA guest-unit with private entry, kitchenette & OCEAN VIEWS! 20 mins. south of Santa Barbara & 1 hr. north of Malibu!

www.7003VistaDelRincon.com Offered at $469,000

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www.TheBlakeMashburnGroup.com 805-368-0202 Troop Real Estate, Ventura’s #1 Top-Selling, Top-Volume & Top-Listing Agent

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Enjoy the amazing lifestyle of this spectacular, ocean, island, and city view hillside home nestled in between Malibu and Santa Barbara in gorgeous Ventura Beach. The moment you walk through the entryway you will notice the balance and calming nature offered from its contemporary Feng Shui inspired design. The large open concept floor plan provides the perfect space for indoor/outdoor living perfect for entertaining. The custom gourmet kitchen has rare bamboo stone counter tops, high-end appliances, sub-zero refrigerator, dual sinks, and a walk-in temperature controlled wine pantry. The luxurious master suite has ocean views along with a over-sized master bath complete with jetted soaking tub with double doors leading to the private outdoor retreat with water features, sauna, and fire pits, that give it a relaxing spa feel. Other amenities include, multi-zone surround sound system, built in aquarium, serene landscaping, and convenient location near the beach and 3bath downtown. • 5bed • 2 car garage • 3888 sqft home • lot size 9060 sqft.

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268 N. Linda Vista Ave. Ventura, CA 93001 • $1,395,000

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OXNARD HOLLYWOOD BEACH FRONT TRI-PLEX. Ocean frontage approx. 73 feet wide.. Tremendous possibilities. More than twice as much frontage as most other lots. Existing tri-plex generates approx. $4,000.00 a month in income. Possible to develop a new duplex or build your dream beach mansion. One of the best views on Hollywood Beach. Upstairs unit 2+1, downstairs 2 units with 1+1. New Price $2,125,000 www.fredevans.com

JUST LISTED Spectacular 52 Acres on Popular Wheeler Canyon Road in Santa Paula This beautiful ranch has just everything a family is looking for in a home in the country. Over 52 level acres, the remaining property consists of beautiful hills covered in mature oaks, black walnut trees & chaparral. Charming 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths home meticulously updated & upgraded. Wood flooring, beautiful granite counter tops, center island, stainless steel appliances including a wine cooler & custom paint throughout. New Price $1,695,000 www.6780wheeler.com

Just listed Santa Paula’s Exclusive McKevett Heights Estate. 1925 historical Spanish revival estate on over 3/4 acre. Located on the hills of old Santa Paula. Original built by US Senator Walter Duval founder of the Saticoy Country Club. 4 bedrooms 4 ½ baths approx. 3255 sq ft w/ 400 sq ft gazebo w/ kitchen. Hardwood floors, & covered veranda overlooking fabulous gardens One of a kind property priced to sell. Only $1,350,000. www.19McKevett.com

Camarillo Las Posas Hills Southern Comfort. Picture yourself sipping Mint Juleps, sweet tea while relaxing in this peaceful setting. Victorian Replica w/ features expected in an estate setting property. Cul-de-Sac location in a gated 1 acre parcel. Zoned for horses, arena & riding trails. 4 bdrms 4 baths w/ approx. 4400 sq ft, 2 fireplaces, 2 master suites, hardwood & marble floors. Gourmet kitchen w/ granite & stainless steel appliances. Outdoor pool, spa, BBQ island & lushly landscaped. 3 car garage w/ guest quarters. All this for $1,299,000 www.363lastuero.com

Oak View Saddle Mountain custom home w/ over 2 acres amidst majestic oaks. Designed by well renowned Architect Zelma Gussin Wilson of Ojai. Voted “Top 10 Luxury Baths 2014” by duPont Registry. 4 BR+3 ½ baths w/ approx.4225 sq ft, built in 1989. Lower level master suite. Gourmet kitchen & great room. Downstairs BR w/ private entrance. Room for pool, guest house, or more. Now Listed for $1,399,999 www.10885encino.com

Oak View Rodeo Drive on Saddle Mountain Estates on 2 acres. Single story 4+3 custom country style home w/ approx. 3300 sq ft. Cathedral ceiling in spacious living and family room. Fabulous new master bathroom with huge walk-in closet. Incredible swimming pool and spa with 2 rock waterfalls in a lagoon style setting, koi pond, walnut grove fruit trees and adjacent to Sleepy Hollow horse trail. All this for $1,199,900 www.11017Rodeo.com

Restored Ventura Ocean-View Craftsman, Plus Detached 2nd Residence Guest House Renovated in 2005-06, Main House 4BR + 3BA w/approx. 3,167 SF. Newly built 2nd House (2007) 2BR + 2BA w/approx. 1,200 SF currently a Vacation Rental w/ $43K income in 2012. Large 1,000 SF 2-car garage w/extra space. Located in desirable Ventura area. Close to downtown amenities & beach. Quality materials & custom work throughout. New Price $1,749,900 www.1093poli.com

Camarillo Mission Oaks Creekside Largest Floor Plan on Premium Lot. Built in 2003. 6 bdrms + 4 bths. Approx. 3,137 sf (per builder). 3 car garage. Gourmet kitchen, private lot approx. 9,560 sf overlooks Calleguas Creek. Custom pool w/raised spa & dual waterfalls. Air conditioning. Security system. Short walk to La Mariposa Elementary School. Over $170,000 in builder upgrades & additional improvements. Now Reduced to $849,950 www.5094caminitoluisa.com

Ocean view Ventura Skyline Estates 4+2 w/ approx. 1844 sq ft. built in 1973. Lower level master bedroom w/ remodeled bathroom. Travertine & custom tile. Upstairs bedrooms could also be a second master. Vaulted ceilings & fireplace in living room. Panoramic view of Ocean & City lights. Recently remodeled kitchen w/ granite counters, travertine floors & all stainless steel appliances. Private terraced back yard w/ viewing deck. RV parking. NOW Reduced to $769,900 www.5557Kailas.com

Mid-Town Ventura ocean view home. Situated up a long private driveway. This updated 2 bedrooms & 2 bath home features an expansive viewing deck on over 16,000 square foot lot. Remodeled bath, kitchen with Corian counters, open beam ceilings and fireplace. Temendous Potential offered at $769,000 www.fredevans.com

Just Listed and Priced To Sell! Spacious Charming Midtown 3+2 1450sqft approx. has been completely remodeled. Large kitchen with high quality built-ins and cabinets. The home has been insulated. Large 2 car garage in the back with RV pad next to the garage. This is truly one of the nicest homes in midtown you will find. Only $479,900 www.fredevans.com

Desirable Ventura Ralston Village Penthouse. 2 bedroom 1 & ½ bathroom condominium close to pool, green belt & tennis court. Updated kitchen,washer/dryer & air conditioning unit. Great investment or perfect for first time buyer opportunity.. Seller will credit buyer a years’ worth of HOA dues. Listed For $287,000 www.1254Seacliff.com

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