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Exploring Our WonderFull Community Every month we marvel as the magazines come together and we edit and perfect each of the informative articles about so many inspiring and generous people, events, nonprofits and more in our local communities. While the articles change each month, one thing is consistent—there is never a shortage of incredible topics to write about. Our amazing community just keeps on giving—from artists who donate portions of their sales to support conservation efforts, to local schools and educational foundations like the Boys & Girls Clubs that spearhead efforts to ensure our youth are happy and healthy—the efforts of each and every individual and organization combine to create a neighborhood we love to call home.

This month’s focus, Explore, encourages you to be curious, learn more about and get involved in the wonderful events, places and happenings all around us. After reading this month’s issue, you’ll want to make reservations to participate in the specialty culinary experiences featured in “Tantalizing Culinary Experiences to Taste & Talk About,” such as the elusive Eat Your Drink pop-up, Like No Other, by well-known Chef Matthew Biancaniello.

Plan to bring the whole family to learn about the Chumash culture and be mesmerized by the powerful dance and music of Native Americans at the 23rd Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering this month in Malibu. And nature lovers of all ages will be awed by the beautiful artwork of local Allied Artists at the 10th Annual King Gillette Ranch Visitor Center Art Show on April 16, where proceeds of all sales benefit the National Park Service and various conservation efforts.

You can also discover design trends to enhance and update your living spaces at Thousand Oaks Fireside and Design, and find out how a holistic approach can help ensure your best health at Duben Holistic Health Center in two more of this month’s knowledge-packed articles.

We invite you to read on and explore the many wonders we’ve collectively created in this community that we love and cherish so much.

Enjoy!

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Culinary Creations FO O D + B E V E R AG E

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Artist’s Palette A RTS + C U LT U R E

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Local Limelight A RTS + C U LTU R E

Eat Your Drink

Culinary Sensations to Wow the Senses

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Art Exhibit Portrays Nature’s Beauty

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Feng Shui for Everyday

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Photography: Parker Davis, City of Malibu Media Technician The 23rd Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering at Malibu Bluffs Park takes place April 1 and 2.

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Eat Your Drink

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Napa Wine

There is no shortage of extraordinary culinary experiences in Southern California.

These favorite unforgettable splurge-worthy meals are sure to excite and delight all of your senses.

EAT YOUR DRINK + TASTING MENU WITH MATTHEW BIANCANIELLO Those who have been around long enough in L.A. will recognize Matthew Biancaniello from The Library Bar at The Hollywood Roosevelt, circa 2008 to 2012.

Known for his adventurous cocktails based on farm fresh, unique and organic ingredients, Matthew visits at least five different farmers markets to ignite his imagination. Now his libations can be thoroughly appreciated with bites and dishes that run 14 courses as a Los Angeles pop up, Like No Other.

The 3-hour experience is in an intimate setting with typically around six diners, where Matthew shares his knowledge and experience of what’s in season and his

process behind the creations. Courses and sips sound like poetry—ogo seaweed-infused Mezcal with lemon and strawberry guavas served in a nautilus shell and garnished with viola flowers; lamb tartare with onion, mint and cinnamon topped with a raw quail egg and a side of pickled Meiwa kumquats in white balsamic and pickled daikon; and persimmon brandy old fashioned with candy cap mushroom bitters served in a sea sponge.

Check out Matthew’s YouTube Channel, Liquid Journeys (@liquidjourneys9760), for cocktail magic and be on the lookout for the release of his second book, Omakocktail.

Learn more at MatthewBiancaniello.com or book reservations at ExploreTock.com/ EatYourDrink. The location changes frequently and is sent the day before.

GUCCI OSTERIA DA MASSIMO BOTTURA, BEVERLY HILLS L.A.’s new Michelin Star recipient sits atop the Beverly Hills Gucci store with an

open-air view of Rodeo Drive. The second installment of famed Italian Chef Massimo Bottura’s collaboration with Gucci, the restaurant impresses with exceptional hospitality and an inventive menu full of surprises. Here Executive Chef Mattia Agazzi creates playful dishes like risotto camouflaged as pizza where the burnt caper tastes like a pizza crust. Traveling from Italy to California, Chef Mattia fuses age-old Italian cuisine traditions with produce-driven California coast offerings—pulling from his childhood and first impressions of L.A.—like a dish built to look like the arches of Walt Disney Concert Hall. Cod as Milanese was a favorite course, in which 24-hour miso-marinated black cod is prepared inside a crisp breading (almost like arancini) with tomato terrine.

Book a five-course prix fixe dinner like the Beverly Hills Classics tasting menu with exquisitely selected wine pairings or the new fish-forward Cali State of Mind tasting menu. GucciOsteria.com/en

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Masters of Taste

Outstanding in the Field Photo Credit: Arina B. Photography

Tavern at Zaca Creek

NOZAWA BAR, BEVERLY HILLS

OUTSTANDING IN THE FIELD

THE TAVERN AT ZACA CREEK, BUELLTON

There are many high-end omakase experiences in L.A., but this one is above the rest, featuring more than 20 courses of primarily nigiri sushi plus sashimi and handrolls. Adventurous eaters can expect surprises like clear Japanese jellyfish, monkfish liver and a 4-foot octopus tentacle hoisted high by the chef. This intimate sushi bar tucked behind L.A.’s favorite SUGARFISH in Beverly Hills is led by Chef Fujita. He and Chef Nozawa visit the L.A. fish markets each morning to select the best available fare for the menu. There are only 10 seats and guests must arrive on time as every course is served to everyone at once. Make a reservation for one of two seatings (6 and 8:30 p.m.) to appreciate rare cuts of Kama-toro (bluefin tuna’s fatty collar meat), Santa Barbara uni, Pacific Northwest oysters, Baja California bluefin tuna, Alaskan ikura (salmon roe), New Zealand pink lobster, scallop, sea eel, giant clam, large tamago portions, and beyond. There is a reason Nozawa Bar earned a Michelin Star! NozawaBar.com

Catch this roving restaurant all over the world and often in California as they have made their mark frequently on the Malibu Pier and at other awe-inspiring outdoor SoCal settings. Seated at a long table, guests have the opportunity to break bread with strangers and share meals created by guest chefs who source locally, while celebrating the workers who make the meal possible—chefs, farmers, vintners, brewers and more. These one-day pop-up culinary adventures are truly outstanding, as farmers and chefs set the table at farms, beaches, vineyards, mountain tops, city streets, fishing docks and other extraordinary sites. They offer a shared connection for one time in one place— experiences that will never be replicated.

Almost like an ephemeral piece of art, they are celebrations of humanity, encouraging family style meals and lively discussions at the table. Most start with several hours of passed appetizers and beverages before the seated dinner. Join the mailing list at OutStandingintheField.com and book as soon as tickets are released.

Open since August 2020, with Inn rooms opening shortly thereafter, the food and cocktail programs are the best thing to come to Buellton in decades, featuring dishes sourced from local farmers, ranchers and fisherfolk. Around a 2-hour drive from Los Angeles, slow down in the Santa Ynez Valley and make The Tavern at Zaca Creek a focal point of your trip. Preserving the allure of an old tavern, the bar program not only offers local wines but a massive list of Mezcal, bourbon and curated spirits some 600 bottles strong. A lavish list of vodkas will have you ordering a Caviar Martini with JCB vodka and blue cheese olives.

The new Executive Chef Anthony Minniti has rolled out over-the-top menu items like Caviar Dip & Fries and a Loaded Caviar Baked Potato with creme fraiche, chives, cheddar and of course, caviar.

While Buellton may be best known for pea soup, the surf and turf are the standouts here. Share the 16-oz. New York steak or the Seared Bluefin Tuna with roasted tomatillo sauce, Sicilian caponata with eggplant, roasted tomatoes, garlic,

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“They offer a shared connection for one time in one place— experiences that will never be replicated.”

capers, Kalamata olives and Calvisius caviar garnish, all served with smashed Yukon potatoes. Zaca-Creek.com/Tavern

GASTRO GARAGE—THE TORCHED EXPERIENCE AT SLS HOTEL BEVERLY HILLS There are gimmicks and then there is fire fun—a sort of molecular gastronomy—that is this 8-course pop-up dinner that used to pop off around L.A. and can now be found firing food at the SLS Hotel. Gastro “Mechanics” flame and seer food with blow torches, and the promise of the evening is delicious, unique dishes. Think torched maple-glazed carrots served on drill bits with a foam dip, sous-vide salmon scorched before your eyes and ready to be dipped in a foam essence, tender marinated short ribs, a deconstructed pizza mouth explosion, a Cubano and injected brioche doughnuts. The founder is an actor who worked at Bazaar at the SLS Hotel and was inspired by Chef Jose Andres’ insane creations that made guests go wild. TheGastroGarage.com

MASTERS OF TASTE, PASADENA L.A.’s premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival returns Sunday, April 2, and sells out every year, attracting over 3,000 guests.

Sip, savor, sample and celebrate on the field of the Pasadena Rose Bowl with over 100 Culinary Masters; delectable sweets prepared by L.A.’s top Sweet Masters; top Beverage Masters who will be featuring signature handcrafted cocktail tastings from over 25 spirit brands and top cocktail bars, a premier 50-Yard-Line Cocktail Bar, select wineries, local craft breweries,

cold-pressed juices, cold brew coffee, live entertainment and much more. Chefs Michael Reed and Kwini Reed (Poppy+Rose and Poppy&Seed) host the event.

Walk around and indulge on bites from Yardbird, Ayara Thai, Alexander’s Steakhouse, Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, La Boheme, 1212 Santa Monica and many more, knowing that 100% of the proceeds directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a nonprofit organization celebrating 50 years of providing homeless services and housing for thousands of neighbors. Purchase advance tickets at MastersofTasteLA.com/.

PALMAZ VINEYARDS, NAPA VALLEY Located at a pre-Prohibition winery founded in 1881 by one of the pioneers of wine production in the Napa Valley, Palmaz Vineyards is headed by Culinary Director Michael Binder. His sensational menu pairs with the vineyard’s wines and includes decadent dishes: dark chocolate cabernet truffle, smoked salmon blini with crème fraiche and wasabi cavaiar, Swedish meatballs, Italian mostardas and Genesee Valley Ranch grassfed and grass-finished wagyu beef roulade sourced from their sister property where black hide wagyu are humanely and sustainably raised on organic native grasses and abundant fresh mountain water. The lavish wine-tasting menu ends with a 2017 Florencia Muscat complemented with pound cake and garden tangerine Chantilly cream and candied almond. Book online at PalmazVineyards. com/RequestVisit.

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Allied Artists Showcase Natural Beauty ARTICLE BY TRACY MARCYNZSYN

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Local artist Virginia Kamhi’s “Churning Sea” depicting a cliffside view off Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu and “Hilltop Sentinel” featuring a gnarled and weathered old oak tree represent two of the many breathtaking natural landscapes on display at the Allied Artists 10th Annual King Gillette Ranch Visitor Center Art Show on Sunday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“As an artist, I desire to paint the poetry, imaginative power and rhythms of the natural wonders that surround me,” says Virginia, an 8-year member of Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains, a nonprofit organization founded over 20 years ago with the mission to paint and preserve the unique natural beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

“I believe that when I paint plein air I am absorbing sensory images that are incorporated into my work.

The warmth or chill of the air, the scents, the sights and

sounds, the taste of salt in the air, etc., all become a part of my paintings,” Virginia says.

Fellow member, Los Angeles-based artist Ruth Askren paints wilderness terrain focusing on natural spaces around the L.A. basin where people go to get outside and away from the city.

“Wide open and frequently free to the public, these natural spaces have been here since we first walked the Earth but were often seen as wasteland.

I hope to underscore the intrinsic value of these local ecological zones as they resonate with human history. They are their own reasons for being, and I enjoy painting about that,” says Ruth, an Allied Artist member since 2021. “The practice of painting while standing at the outdoor scene of your subject is a unique and compelling way to paint. Being part of this group gives me a friendly bunch of people to do that work with and to show together with,” she adds.

Allied Artists members enjoy participating in free monthly paint-outs held the second Saturday of each month, which provides a unique opportunity for any painter to enjoy a sense of camaraderie with likeminded people and spend time in nature. Held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the paint-outs feature a painting demonstration and friendly critique and are open to any artist, media and skill level.

“I love the artists that are drawn to it because of its mission and camaraderie,” notes Allied Artists President Barbara Freund. “We support rather than compete with each other. Each recognizes that we express things differently through our styles and that paintings resonate with different viewers.”

The Allied Artists’ annual art exhibit and sale features the works of many local artists displaying original representational oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel landscape and seascape paintings of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and national, state, regional, county and local parks and natural recreation areas in Southern California.

A portion of the proceeds will go to support the Western National Park Association, National Park Service, National Wildlife Fund and Save LA Cougars, among other organizations supported by the artists.

“Being a part of Allied Artists enables me to paint the natural beauty around us and to share it with others through our exhibits, and then help to protect it through our donations to various environmental groups. It really is a circle of love,” says Donna Jean Goldstein, Porter Ranch resident and Allied Artist

Virginia Kamhi, "Churning Sea" Virginia Kamhi, "Hilltop Sentinel"

Ruth Askren, "Petroglyph Trail"

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Barbara Freund, "Food Truck Patrons, Malibu Style"

member, along with her husband, Joe Goldstein. “Exhibiting at King Gillette Ranch gives us the opportunity to help contribute to the National Park Service,” she adds.

The dedicated group of award-winning artists invites the public to experience their depictions of nature’s beauty and to perhaps take a piece home to support the cause.

“I think it is important for art viewers to know how much they inspire artists,” notes Barbara. “For me, experiencing that moment in time when my painting resonates with them, speaking that language of shared experiences, evoking a memory, reminding them of what we hold dear, is profoundly inspirational.”

Nature lovers of all ages are sure to be inspired by the beautiful artwork on display at the exhibit on April 16.

“Allied Artists are devoted to preserving the natural beauty that surrounds us here where we are fortunate to live,” says Virginia.

“This natural beauty feeds me and nurtures my artistic soul.”

Visit Allied-Artists.com for more information.

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CELEBRATING CULTURE & COMMUNITY

M UST SE E | A RTS + CU LTURE

Kick off the month with the 23rd Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering at Malibu Bluffs Park hosted by the City of Malibu on April 1 and 2. Malibu’s largest annual special event honors and celebrates the area’s original residents and First Americans, the Chumash, and attracts thousands of visitors to the area for the weekend festivities. After a 2-year pandemic hiatus, the gathering is returning to its full schedule, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with the grand entry beginning at noon when the ceremonies and dancing commence.

It is estimated that the Chumash people have inhabited the Malibu coastline for the past 15,000 years and originally called the area Humawilo, which means “where the surf sounds loudly.” Today, the landscape and culture have radically transformed, making this event an incredible opportunity to learn about the rich history of what has been considered one of the most unique maritime cultures on the continent.

“It is an opportunity for the community to actually interact with tribal people. We’re not

gone, we are still here, and we are still a very large part of American culture,” says Chumash Elder and Spiritual Advisor Alan Spirit Hawk Salazar.

The days will be filled with Native American cultural elements of ceremony, dancing, singing and storytelling.

“It is such a treasure to have Chumash culture in our own backyard, and this event is a perfect opportunity for the community to come learn and honor the history of the Chumash as well as the present-day Chumash people and culture,” comments City of Malibu’s Recreation Manager Kate Gallo. In addition to the Chumash gathering over the weekend, all Native American tribes are welcome and there will be representation from many other tribes from the greater Southern California area as well as from across North America, including the Aztecs.

Representing the Chumash people in leadership roles at the Powwow are Head Man Aaron Martin and Head Woman Emily Sierra supported

by Head Young Man Gabriel Razo and Head Young Woman Aislynn Arnold. Randy Pico will be the announcer for the entire event and Vic Chavez will be the Arena Director.

Guests are invited to experience the powerful display of intertribal dancing in the main arena and shop an array of genuine handcrafted products—handmade flutes, pottery, jewelry, sun catchers and more—made by authentic Native American artisans. More than 20 vendors and several local nonprofits, including the Chumash Museum of Thousand Oaks and the Department of Native American Services from the LA County Library, will be onsite, as well as great food vendors serving up delectable fare.

“There has been a major revitalization of Native American culture in the past 10 years, from language revitalization to the arts to dance

to storytelling, especially here in Chumash territory,” says Salazar, who has been involved in tribal causes his entire life and will be sharing stories, prayers and blessings throughout the weekend and invites those interested in becoming the next generation of native knowledge keepers to come, learn and take part.

“It is a spiritual weekend… the force of the drums, the power of the singers’ voices and the incredible moment when all the tribes dance together and their feet all hit the ground at the exact same time on the final beat. We are very lucky in Southern California to have such a large native population.”

Bring the whole family to experience this opportunity to celebrate Native American culture and discover what there is to learn from a people who deeply understand the relationship between nature, humankind and the human spirit.

Parking is available at 23575 Civic Center Way (at the corner of Webb Way and Civic Center Way). Guests can hop aboard the free shuttle to Malibu Bluffs Park to enjoy this free and educational celebration of culture and the long history of Humawilo, this land we all call home.

For more information, visit MalibuCity.org/ Chumash-Day or call 310.317.1364.

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Duben Holistic Chiropractic Center ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI

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“People come in and they’re in terrible pain, and when they walk out, they feel a lot better,” says Dr. Alan Duben of Duben Holistic Chiropractic Center in Westlake Village. “They can play with their grandkids again, or sit at their computers and work, and just continue with their lifestyles.”

As an athlete and competitor in Olympic weightlifting, in 1996 Dr. Duben was benched by a serious back injury. After going to many traditional doctors and therapists, he went to a chiropractor and was back on his feet in less than a week.

“I went on to become a two-time collegiate national champion in 1997 and 1998. I owe a great deal to him for my athletic accomplishments; he kept my body balanced and after that, I rarely got hurt or even sick.”

His partner, Dr. Lindsay Erickson, also discovered the wonders of chiropractic medicine at a young age. She went from being a healthy child to a sickly college student suffering from bouts of strep throat and chronic sinus infections. After having her tonsils removed and taking rounds of antibiotics, she entered chiropractic college and found a better solution for her problems. She began to get adjusted on a regular basis and never suffered from another sinus infection.

While traditional chiropractors make adjustments to put the body back into alignment, Drs. Duben and Erickson take it much further. Back in 1895, the originator of chiropractic medicine, Dr. Daniel David Palmer, had something called a Triad of Health, which encompassed structure, nutrition and emotion, explains Dr. Duben.

“Most other chiropractors are just doing one side of that triangle—they're dealing with the structure, and it works, but I knew it wasn't enough.”

Their approach is holistic—they deal with each part of the triad to provide patients with not only temporary pain relief, but lifelong physical and emotional health.

“Our diagnostic is based off of a technique called applied kinesiology, which is muscle testing, so we’re essentially using your body as its own diagnostic tool, like a biofeedback mechanism,” he says.

For example, if a patient is experiencing hip pain, they’re going to test all the muscles around the hip. Is

the muscle turned on or off? If they find a muscle's not working, they then figure out what modality is needed to treat it.

“That's when we get into the holistic approach,” says Dr. Duben. “Do we need to go in a physical direction, an emotional direction or a nutritional direction?

“What I found through different types of nutritional testing was that if their physiology wasn't functioning well, I had to figure out the specific nutrient or nutrients they needed,” he says. In order to discover what these deficiencies are, Duben Holistic Chiropractic Center utilizes functional testing that allows the doctors to find if a specific nutrient is needed. These results also allow the doctors to ascertain whether patients are predisposed to any conditions or issues that could impact their health.

“We also use the Heart Sound Recorder, where we're listening to the mechanical movements of the heart,” says Dr. Duben. “From the noises of the heart, we're able to find out what nutrition their heart is missing. The brain and heart are fantastic windows into the body.”

For the past 20 years, the practice has been using supplements from an organic farm in Wisconsin and others from an herbal company in Australia. These supplements can also be ordered on their website.

“We were doing a lot of nutritional work but still didn't feel like we were helping people enough,” he says. “Since the last part of that triad was emotions, we started using NET (Neuro-emotional Technique), which identifies and helps patients release emotional patterns that can lead to physical ailments. It’s a very simple, quick adjustment that happens to the spine while the patient focuses on a traumatic event.”

When it comes to his own nutrition, Dr. Duben is fortunate to be married to a personal chef.

“Marcy and I are definitely foodies and whenever we go on vacation, it's about the restaurants and trying new things.” One of the couple’s favorite pastimes is going on walking food tours in different cities with their teenagers, Asher and Kaia.

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“We also work directly with contractors,” says Tom. “If the homeowners already have somebody designing and building their outdoor island or kitchen, we collaborate with product offerings, cut-out dimensions and design help.”

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“We have several manufacturers of regular fire pits, but we also deal with a company called The Outdoor Plus,” he says. “It’s a local company that creates water and fire features where you have fire coming out of the water. So, you can hear and see the water coming over the edge, but then you have a fire pit in the middle of it. It looks like something out of Las Vegas.”

These come in a variety of designs, depending on your style and preference.

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Design in Thousand Oaks. “Another option is a threesided fireplace that has two long sides which can also function as a room definer, and that’s usually placed between a living room and dining room or den. They are also sometimes installed between a master bedroom and the master bathroom.”

Other places he and his team have installed fireplaces are in man caves and even in a wine cellar.

“You really don't want a whole lot of heat in a wine cellar, but the arched fireplace we put in looked very cool,” he says. “It was kind of cave-like.” Whatever the size or shape of a room, or the reason for wanting a fireplace, he and his staff will find the best option for your needs.

“In our area, fireplaces are not so much for heat,” says Tom. “They just make the space they’re in a lot homier. And, there’s something about the organic feel of fire and bringing it indoors.”

Since California is cracking down on greenhouse gas emissions, which are produced by natural gas, electric fireplaces have become much more popular, he explains.

“The technology is getting pretty intense as far as creating a product the public is willing to purchase rather than something really cheap looking like the old-fashioned ones with orange lightbulbs.”

Electric is also a great alternative if your house doesn't have gas. Others choose them because they want to be more environmentally friendly. Another benefit of electric fireplaces is that you can place them absolutely anywhere.

“You don't need to have a chimney or anything like that and they’re very easy to install,” says Tom. “They can even come with a heat feature.”

Thousand Oaks Fireside also installs fireplaces in outdoor spaces such as cabanas, outdoor kitchens and in kitchen islands.

“These are typically vented for a wood-burning unit or ventless for gas,” says Tom. “We can do ventfree fireplaces outdoors, because there's no carbon monoxide issues like there are inside.” California has banned vent-free units indoors, he explains.

Outdoor kitchens are immensely popular.

“Just as an indoor kitchen serves as a gathering place, so does an outdoor kitchen. It’s a great place to have a summer party. The sky is the limit with outdoor offerings—barstools, refrigeration, ice makers, even outdoor televisions. We even have glass front doors and drawers that are back-lit and change colors.”

Almost anything that can be put in an indoor room to make it comfortable can be put outside.

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Mr. Malibu: The Space of Luxury ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARY ONEAL

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"It is not the bowl that is useful, it is the space in the bowl that is useful.” —Lao Tsu,500 B.C. Whether partner, home, health or wealth, all these valued elements in our “outer” life are set in balance when we experience true luxury and prosperity inside.

The inner world, being aware of the breath, for example, is spaciously luxurious when experienced as freely giving us life itself.

In observing the many expressions of prosperity and luxury in Malibu, I ask myself what the most valuable real estate is; the most valued “land” is being aware of what drives my thinking, my perceptions, for this is what determines the quality of luxury and prosperity I experience.

As with our homes, an important aspect of this space is not just what fills it but the energy/frequency of its content. Attention to this content and its arrangement is known as Feng Shui, a method of discerning the flow of energy, called qi, which represents the perfect balance found in all natural environments. Where do you place your art? Where do you place your furniture?

As the space in our homes is filled with objects that affect our experience, so too are we filled with mental perceptions, physical sensations, emotions and nonphysical experiences that all come with beliefs, stories and interpretations that appear and disappear within our field of awareness.

Using the analogy of a home as the space we occupy, I place the “couch” in the “living room” where I can get the highest frequency of qi, which comes with the most expansive view. The flow of energetic luxury, the natural flow of qi, is supported by the couch and how it affects the natural flow of qi in the room. Likewise, a couch of habituated thoughts of doubt and fear, believed whole-heartedly, allows only a limited and constricted view/feel of the room. The energetic frequency of fear/doubt is slower, denser and thicker, which limits the perception of luxury to the rich and famous and having more than we actually need.

As I explore true Feng Shui luxury, I recall Julie Andrews’ song in “The Sound of Music”: “Strength doesn’t lie in numbers, strength doesn’t lie in wealth, strength lies in peaceful slumbers...” It reminded me of the peaceful slumber where my bandwidth isn’t taken up by worrying about safeguarding my wealth or being consumed by the urge to keep generating more. I think of how billions of us are exposed to social media where the focus is on numbers, how many “likes,” as though the more “likes” we have, the more “luxury” because of the “eyeballs” on us.

We think that luxury comes from the perceived legitimization of what we share with each other.

I ask myself: What is it to “own” anything when I don’t seem to truly “own” my own thought life? I see that only my mind thinks it owns anything. If we own mansions, jets and yachts, or none of the above, where is our mind focused most of the time? How can I experience the luxurious if I am encumbered with a noisy mind peppered with doubts, fears and frustrations?

There is a hilarious movie called “Office Space” where the main character realizes his 9-to-5 job isn’t worth the angst and effort, so he completely shuns his boss and shows up at work whenever he feels like it.

Ironically, his carefree attitude where he doesn’t even care if he gets fired leads to his promotion to an upper management position when he divulges that he spends most of his time doing nothing. The Feng Shui of his carefree energy in that office space brings him more abundance as it affects everyone around him.

Pivoting From Resistance to Observation When I resist by thinking something should be different than it is, my bandwidth shrinks. When I observe without judgment, I meet life with openness. When we want to improve our relationships or expand our business, for example, the Feng Shui of utilizing the best, most balanced energy determines the “luxury” … of receiving and not grabbing. I think of Princess Leia in

“The Feng Shui of his carefree energy in that office space brings him more abundance as it affects everyone around him.”

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“In proper Feng Shui luxury, building an inner mansion carries more wealth and luxury than building an outer one, which can consume so much bandwidth that it tears down the inner mansion.”

“Star Wars” telling Darth Vader, “the more you tighten your squeeze, the more will slip through your fingers.”

In all his forcefulness, Darth’s ability to experience Feng Shui luxury in the Death Star is lost. He won’t control the galaxy or even himself by self-centered force.

Back on Earth though, you might say the original Malibu Feng Shui luxury was as far back as 1893 when Frederick and May Rindge lived in a three-story mansion built below the current Serra Retreat. It amazes me that such luxury existed back then right here in Malibu with no highway or vehicles. How would they have been affected if they built that mansion utilizing the ancient Feng Shui principles?

Perhaps that mansion would not have burned down?

Speaking of Feng Shui luxury, I can consider the building structures that energetically exist inside, whereby whatever is thought most frequently has the distinction of being the biggest energetic high rise, and whatever emotion is felt the most frequently can be seen as

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pillars of our overall sense of well-being or lack thereof.

In proper Feng Shui luxury, building an inner mansion carries more wealth and luxury than building an outer one, which can consume so much bandwidth that it tears down the inner mansion.

What does the inner mansion look like when it’s in Feng Shui balance? It is free of control from a personal identity made up of limited programs and patterns. It’s free of the need to be or have more, while still having all that is wanted.

There is a conscious awareness of the here and now, seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling and feeling from the mansion of spacious awareness, free of clutter and old furniture.

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