SMALL TOWN, EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEYS Welcome to the 16 th edition of Carpinteria Magazine, where our theme, “Small Town, Extraordinary Journeys,” showcases more Carpinterians and local businesses than ever! Start turning the pages, and get ready for a tour of architect Barton Myers’ masterpiece of a home. This jewel is designed to be with its environment rather than stand out of it. Steel and concrete meet form and function ensuring the house can withstand one of Mother Nature’s seasonal temper tantrums. The cliché “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” holds true for Carpinteria’s art scene. Over the past two decades, Step One: An Art Gallery has methodically morphed into the newly named Carpinteria Arts Center. On the horizon for its location in the heart of downtown is a dramatic new structure promising to serve as a community-based cultural center. Our Past Portraits series continues. This edition chronicles the lives of three pioneering surfers who rode the waves of Rincon as youngsters more than 50 years ago. Three different paths led to the same salty, wet destination. What long, strange trips they have been. The CrossFit culture has taken the fitness world by storm, and from the first box jump and burpee, athletes refer to their progress as a journey. Our Q&A with CrossFit Carpinteria’s owner Kevin Dotts shows us that community is core when it comes to his members excelling in the sport. Saddle up and giddyup into Carpinteria’s backcountry with Graham Goodfield’s Los Padres Outfitters, the only licensed company to lead multi-day trips into the Los Padres National Forest. A wish since he was a teenager, Goodfield’s business of bringing others on trips of discovery reflects his personal journey to where he is today. In this edition’s ChatterBox, settle into a sacred space where patrons find provisions for introspective journeys. In our Home Palettes feature, peek into the studios, kitchens, and workshops of six local craftspeople who have turned their personal musings into profitable ventures. Dig deeper into this issue and discover five private patio paradises and a plethora of classroom pets. And the icing on the cake? An authentic Thai meal in our dining feature. Finally, this issue’s cover image gives a nod to the 17 th Annual Rods & Roses Classic Car Show. There is no finer sentimental journey than a stroll down Linden Avenue, where hundreds of classic cars and motorcycles are the stars of the show. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 28. It’s a must! This publication is proudly written, photographed, and produced by Carpinterians. I know you’ll enjoy the pages that follow. Please patronize our advertisers and local businesses. This project couldn’t happen without them, and all of us at Carpinteria Magazine are grateful for their support. Keep a look out for the next issue in November 2014.
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CARPINTERIA MAGAZINE SUMMER2014 EDITOR Amy Marie Orozco PRODUCTION & DESIGN Kristyn Whittenton WRITERS Lea Boyd Fran Davis Kim Drain Glenn Dubock Peter Dugré Chuck Graham Amy Marie Orozco Rebecca Rockwell Michael VanStry PHOTOGRAPHERS Aaron Bratkovics Fran Collin Joel Conroy Glenn Dubock Chuck Graham Robin Karlsson David Powdrell CONTRIBUTORS Andres Nuño Marian Gregston PRODUCTION SUPPORT David Levine Rockwell Printing SALES Dan Terry, dan@coastalview.com, (805) 684-4428 ON THE WEB CarpinteriaMagazine.com
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