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JULY 2022 FEATURES

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Eat Well, Age Well Dive into healthy summer eating with these superfood-packed recipes.

Plus, local nutritionists explain the benefits of these nutritious ingredients.

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Life Lessons We reveal seven reasons why Marin County is a great place to grow old, from its vibrant art scene to its agefriendly communities.

IN MARIN

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Women, Sex & Aging Author and columnist Vicki Larson explores the concept of “postmenopausal zest” — advocating for sexual confidence and freedom in midlife.

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Currents In this issue, we celebrate the reopened Point Bonita Lighthouse; reveal what to do at San Francisco’s new outdoor playground, Tunnel Tops; share how to get TikTok’s viral “Coastal Grandmother” look, Marin style; and more.

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Author Talk: Other Lives Marin author Barbara Graham discusses her new novel, and why she’s drawn to writing about motherhood.

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Conversation: Head First Olympic gold medalist Nathan Adrian talks about his move to Marin, beating cancer and how he’s committed to honoring Ann Curtis’ legacy by running San Rafael’s AC Swim Club.

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"Eat Well, Age Well"

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What’s Hot: Beyond the Border Latin American restaurants are heating up the local food scene.

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One for the Ages David Bowie once said, “Aging is the extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been.” As we put together our July issue, which is all about the many facets of aging, Bowie’s words really resonated with us: that we continue to evolve as we age, and that we can also become better versions of ourselves — more intelligent, interesting, compassionate, giving and even sexier, too.

The beauty of getting older is that all the wisdom, knowledge and experience we’ve acquired over the years doesn’t need to stop with us; it can be shared with the next generation — a win for all involved. It’s a powerful concept, and one that anyone else attending our recent Celebrating Women of Impact event may have reflected on as well.

Held May 19 following our Celebrating & Empowering Women on the Rise webinar at new Mill Valley wellness and fitness destination Club Evexia, the event brought toWe were joined by some inspiring women gether influential women from different generain the community that night, including two tions, backgrounds and professions to mingle, of the women recognized in our network and connect. It was Marin “Leading Ladies” article in the Magazine’s first in-person event How can we help May issue: Executive Director of this nature since the pandemic your favorite of Performing Stars of Marin began, and the mood was festive: organization? Since Felicia Gaston and Executive Guests noshed on light bites from January 2020, our Director of the Center for Ethical Stacy Scott Catering, sipped wine tools and strategy have raised: Leadership Carolyn McGourty from Sonoma’s Anaba winery, Supple. Driving the point home and were treated to swag bags $27, 231 , 297 that accomplishments are more stocked with goods from Rough and made: meaningful when we recognize Linen and North Bay Candle30,74 4 ,019 those who help us achieve them, works; Club Evexia raffled off a Lives Better McGourty Supple brought two of six-month club membership; and her children’s caregivers to the all enjoyed the beautiful backdrop event who have made her own work possible of Richardson Bay and music by Dan Durkin — a meaningful message to be sure. from Petty Theft and the Illeagles.

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TIM PORTER / Documentary work is a primary focus for Corte Madera-based photographer Tim Porter, who photographed Olympian Nathan Adrian for “Head First” (page 33). “I do a lot of documentary work and, for me, photography is all about the connection between the camera and whoever is in front of it, and since I’m holding the camera this means between that person and me,” Porter says. “Even in a photograph that is arranged, as opposed to spontaneous, I’m drawn to that momentary shared instant of intimacy between subject and image-maker.”

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VICKI LARSON / Award-winning Marin Independent Journal writer and book author Vicki Larson wrote the first-person essay “Women, Sex & Aging” (page 50) with the intention to provoke dialogue and change readers’ notions about sexuality after menopause.

“I would hope that as a society we would celebrate the fact that being a sexual, sensual woman has no expiration date, and that being postmenopausal is liberating for many women and the people who love them,” she says.

LORI EANES / “I generally shoot with natural light for food photography, but there’s something fun and eye-catching about using strobes to make food saturated and sharp,” says San Francisco-based photographer Lori Eanes, who shot the recipes for “Eat Well, Age Well” (page 36). “It feels fresh, happy, and both modern and retro. It seemed like the perfect way to shoot these healthy summer recipes.”

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Local freelance writer Maria De La O learned a lot about why Marin County is such a great place to age when she wrote “Life Lessons” (page 44), and was especially intrigued by the Buck Institute for Research on Aging’s formidable Novato campus and ambitious research goals. “I learned that the Buck Institute was the first research home of its kind in the world, a hub specifically dedicated to research on aging,” she says.

Illustrator Vanessa Lovegrove took a thoughtful approach to creating the artwork for the “Women, Sex & Aging” feature (page 50) and our cover celebrating aging in Marin. “For the article, I was inspired to subvert the typical expectations of an older woman’s sexuality by placing her as a renaissance figure in a flower, which is imagery often reserved for young women, to say she is still blossoming and beautiful,” Lovegrove says. “I took that approach to vitality in my design for the cover, too — I wanted to highlight the myriad reasons why Marin is a great place to age.”

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Vitamin C! Community is the secret to healthy living.

With oodles of open space, an abundance of healthy eating options and yoga studios on every corner, it’s not too hard to figure out how Marin County tops the charts, year after year, on longevity. Some key factors of healthy aging were outlined in a book that came out in 2020 by science writer Marta Zaraska, Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism, and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100. These include the fact that a hug increases oxytocin levels, which reduces inflammation, as does making eye contact, even with your dog. My favorite take away is that volunteers show lower levels of inflammation measures, such as interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein, and those who engage in acts of kindness can see changes in the way genes for their immune system are expressed.

In other words, “powerful positive connections” — words that Marin Magazine’s parent company, Make it Better Media Group, lives by — keep us young.

One example of community connecting is the first annual North Bay NEXT conference, which took place in May at Dominican University’s Barowsky School of Business and was put on by Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures (MSIV). The conference brought together 300 attendees to be inspired by 45-plus speakers who all shared their wisdom, entrepreneurial journey and insights, and was the brainchild of MSIV founders Zachary Kushel of Corte Madera and San Rafael’s Elizabeth Murphy. The next morning, one attendee wrote to Kushel,"...the whole event felt much more authentic and everyone more approachable than other conferences From top: Miyoko because it felt like we were talking to neighbors." This is Schinner at the exactly what he was hoping for. “The best way to think North Bay NEXT conference; about MSIV is that we’re a local startup with a mandate to Dominican help other local startups. As a social enterprise, we have a University of California dual mandate: to generate profits for our business and to help build a more robust local startup community.” (Fun fact: The two founders met at the successful Marin startup Glassdoor, whose first office was right down the hall from Marin Magazine’s office on the second floor of 1 Harbor Drive in Sausalito.)

There were many standout speakers at the conference, including a panel led by Susan Griffin-Black of EO Products, in which three of the four participants were over 60, thriving and engaged in their careers.

One of the panelists, Miyoko Schinner, was 57 when she started Miyoko’s Creamery, her plant-based food company in Petaluma. A self-described serial entrepreneur, she had also started a bakery, a restaurant, a natural foods company that made alternative meats in the

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1990s (and sold vegan cookies and cinnamon rolls to United Airlines for 10 years), and has written six cookbooks, none of which has reached success of her latest endeavor. On the topic of the county’s longevity, she credits Marin’s connection with nature. “We are simply so blessed,” she says, “The beauty entices us outdoors where we find ourselves hiking, cycling, communing with nature and finding our inner selves. And generally speaking, Marinities are more conscious of their food choices than much of the rest of the country.” However, she notes, if longevity is our goal, we can still have room for improvement. And it’s not the reason she started a plant-based company, but perhaps longevity will be an outcome, since vegans and vegetarians tend to outlive omnivores. “I started Miyoko’s out of my love for animals and the desire to inspire others to help create a food system founded on liberty, justice and the pursuit of happiness for all living beings through delicious food that brings people around the table to celebrate life, community and each other.”

Cheers to getting out this summer and doing what we as a county do best: perform acts of kindness, volunteer, and eat good, healthy food — the cornerstones to aging well. Tag us @marinmagazine to share how you are spending the summer doing any of the above.

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“A Writer’s Refuge,” by Katy Butler Update from Katy Butler: “The Mesa Refuge renovation is complete!

Thanks so much to Marin Magazine for the beautiful feature. It was a great help and boost!

The reopening was on a beautiful sunny day with a big crowd from West and East Marin.

Now the garden is renovated and blooming with lush native plants courtesy of, in part, a member of the Native Plant Society (who read the Marin Magazine piece and donated plants). An accessible bathroom has been added, the showers replaced and a major (more than $1 million) remediation and rebuild has been completed without destroying the beauty of what was once Sam Francis’ painting studio.”

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by Mark Anthony Wilson “What a wonderful surprise when I arrived home yesterday — the June edition of Marin Magazine with Mark Wilson’s article on page 38!

Everything about it is great — the writing content and style, the graphics (great job by Anna Ivanir) and the use of our images. I believe it will really motivate readers to go take a tour of these historic buildings. And, they’ll have the historical background, which will make the experience richer.

I appreciated the opportunity to work with Mark on this special part of San Rafael. As a native born and raised in San Rafael, I spent many hours on Fourth Street and have watched it change over the decades, so it was definitely a walk down memory lane for me.

Lastly, we greatly appreciate the credit and acknowledgement for the Marin History Museum.”

— Lane Dooling, marketing, social media and administrative coordinator, Marin History Museum Correction: In our June issue on page 24, the image of Perry’s should be Perry’s Novato location.

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Charles “Bruce” Woodard, a financial advisor with Integrated Advisors Network based in Sausalito, and 11 fellow midlife males formed the Marin Wine & Book Club to bond over their love of reading and good food and wine. He recently wrote to us to tell us about the experience.

“Our Marin Wine & Book Club has read nearly 50 books over seven years!” Woodard says. “Since all of our 12 male members are over 60, we have really bonded, especially during Covid-19 times, and have developed a quality convivial friendship as well.”

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TOP GRAM REINO CRUZ is a Marin native who was born and raised in Mill Valley and currently lives in San Rafael. Cruz is a freelance personal chef, as well as an ardent traveler and photographer. He took this photo at one of his favorite places to shoot — atop Mt. Tam. “This shot was taken at the tail end of an evening up on East Peak, Mt. Tam,” Cruz says. “The sun had set behind some cloud cover ending the eve early, and I began heading back to the car. Hiking down the path, I noticed the light hitting the rolling low fog, and I had to stop. I set up the tripod one last time, hoping enough light was still present. I captured this long exposure single shot of 8 seconds which beautifully captures the movement of the fog. The lights from Mill Valley, Sausalito and the East Bay, and even a peek from the Salesforce Tower, all add dimensions to a final shot I’m stoked to have captured that evening. Low fog is something I’ve chased often, yet, it feels new every time.” See more of Reino’s photos @reinocruzphotography. Want to see your photo in print? Tag us @marinmagazine with your best shot.

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Giving Back to the Community Highlights from our Fireside Chat with Assistance League of Diablo Valley President Suzi Geldin

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A winner of our 2021 first annual Make It Better Bay Area Philanthropy Awards, the Assistance League of Diablo Valley is an all-volunteer organization established in 1967 as an outpost of the national Assistance League, made up of 120 chapters across the country. Make It Better Media Group founder and Chief Visionary Officer Susan B. Noyes recently sat down for a live virtual event with Suzi Geldin, president of the Assistance League of Diablo Valley, to discuss practical ways to support families who need a helping hand.

Composed of approximately 400 members, mainly in Contra Costa County, the Assistance League of Diablo Valley currently supports 16 different programs, all designed to help communities from cradle to grave: children, students, families and seniors. The organization’s initiatives include donating boxes of food to families on CalWorks, providing baby bags for infants at risk of developmental delays, and distributing backpacks with emergency supplies to foster children and teens in crisis, among other projects. All programs are funded by proceeds from the postage stamp-sized Assistance League Wayside Inn Thrift Shop in Lafayette, as well as grants and donations from individuals, businesses and foundations. The thrift shop alone raised more than $400,000 during the pandemic via sales and events.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Geldin has been president of the Assistance League of Diablo Valley since June 2020. Service runs in her family, who taught her at a young age that everyone should give back to their communities, and she says being president of this nonprofit organization has given her the opportunity to make a big impact. During the virtual event, Geldin shared these three ways you can support the Assistance League of Diablo Valley and the much-needed work they’re doing.

2021 Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s Assisteens Auxiliary members shop for school clothes for homeless students in Contra Costa County.

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Join your local Assistance League chapter or the Diablo Valley Assistance League. The more volunteers they get, the better they can serve the community. Geldin says there’s “a short learning curve,” but after that you can feel free to choose from any philanthropic or volunteer programs, committees or thrift shop teams that interest you. If you’re interested in food, for example, volunteer to put together meal kits for kids who don’t have access to school meals on the weekends. Similarly, if you’re a retired educator, volunteer to help a high school sponsorship program for foster youth.

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Encourage the teenagers in your life to volunteer for Assisteens Auxiliary.

Assisteens Auxiliary is similar to the adult program, but it’s geared toward kids in 7th through 12th grades who are looking to not only volunteer, but also to bolster their leadership and organizational skills. Teens can select their own philanthropic programs — which in the past have ranged from sending notecards to homebound seniors to shopping for clothing for homeless youth — and raise the funds to implement the projects.

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Donate, donate, donate! Whether it’s by donating your gently used goods to the thrift store or shopping there, every dollar counts. Or if you prefer, send money directly to the Assistance League — and don’t forget to discuss corporate sponsorship or matching with your HR department. — MARIA DE LA O

What’s on Replay Celebrating and Empowering Women on the Rise We celebrated powerful women and women on the rise with a panel of leading ladies who are making a positive impact in their communities and beyond. Learn how they’ve found success and are paying it forward to the next generation of female leaders. Our panel included Jordan C. Carqueville, MD, Derm Institute Chicago; Monica GrayFong, Nice Guys Delivery; Maureen Sedonaen, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco; and Kathy Roeser, The Roeser Barbanente Group at Morgan Stanley.

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SPACES Modern What does modern design mean to us today? How are architects, designers and builders creating spaces to reflect our needs and desires in the current moment? Nature, craft, sustainability, stewardship and resiliency lie at the forefront of the conversation, along with our desire for wellness, comfort and joy. We were joined by an esteemed panel that included Jogreet Chadha, Integrated Resources Group; Jonathan Feldman; Feldman Architecture; Alison Damonte, Alison Damonte; and Dan Pelsinger, Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders.

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Choices, Choices Novato’s food scene expands with a new concept from the Speakeasy team; Mill Valley lands a salad and bowl restaurant; a long-running San Geronimo restaurant has new owners; RH drops a new store and restaurant in San Francisco; and more openings in Marin and around the Bay.

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MIXT Cofounder and CEO Leslie Silverglide has had her eye on Mill Valley for a decade and finally found the right spot to open the latest iteration of her San Francisco-based fastcasual salad, sandwich and bowl restaurant chain, expected to open in mid-July. An extensive ingredient list and in-house preparations mean a crave-worthy Puebla salad with addictive spiced and roasted sweet potatoes and roasted poblano dressing, or a classic crispy MIXT

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San Geronimo-based Andrew and Susi Giacomini (another branch of the extended Giacomini family ranches and makes cheese in West Marin), regulars at the former Two Bird Café, purchased and renamed the restaurant run by Tony Miceli for the past 40 years. General manager and chef Alejandro Cano will run the restaurant; the Giacomini family’s long history in agriculture and environmental stewardship will guide his menu to focus on seasonally driven, locally sourced and ethically produced food.

That means Stemple Creek eggs in a breakfast dish of steak and eggs and Pt. Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company toma on a lunch order of grilled cheese. Dinner is served three nights a week, and a to-go picnic basket program is expected to launch soon. To honor great-grandfather Noel’s history as a big band conductor, the Giacominis are planning a local live music program, too. The nearby inn, also purchased by the Giacominis, is currently under restoration and anticipated to open this summer. 625 San Geronimo Valley Dr, San Geronimo; giacosroadhouse.com

chicken sandwich on a challah bun. The local focus extends to the fired-clay tiles and utensil vessels made

by Marin-based artists.

590 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley; mixt.com

SHOP RH San Francisco With more than 80,000 square feet of space, RH — housed in the historic Bethlehem Steel Building on Pier 70 in San Francisco’s dogpatch neighborhood — opened in mid-May and is the latest architectural takeover by the Marinbased home decorating brand. On the first floor, galleries give way to the Palm Court restaurant,

focused on live-fire cooking with dishes like wood-grilled maitake mushrooms, burgers and rotisserie chicken. Step up the building’s original grand stair rotunda to find the home galleries and a rooftop park. 590 20 th St, San Francisco; 415.865.0407; rh.com The Warehouse Mill Valley Owner Karen Goldberg, who lives in Mill Valley,

owns Tamalpie restaurant and has always loved design, opened this furniture, art and homewares consignment store in March.

Look for vintage and modern finds and a collection of outdoor furniture, lamps and tableware.

444 Miller Ave, Mill Valley; 415.888.2757; thewarehousemill valley.com

Christina Mueller has been in food media for over 10 years. Her work has appeared in many print and online publications including Sunset magazine, Edible Communities and Eater, among others.

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EAT & DRINK The Boardroom Owner and executive chef Munther Massarweh recently took over what was once a seamstress shop next door to The Speakeasy and converted it into what he calls a “piano dining room” to build the attached Boardroom, connected by a secret library door. In The Boardroom, golden light cascades from shaded chandelier sconces onto a pressed-tin ceiling and dark walls, and a piano sits under a photo of Elvis. It’s a good match for the classic wedge salad, escargot and herb-crusted filet mignon that anchors the menu. Into this setting, a Fly Me to the Moon or martini cocktail feels apropos, but you can also avail yourself of the expansive wine menu.

504 Alameda Del Prado, Novato; 415.883.7793; thespeakeasynovato.com

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Sometimes, that means going beyond our existing service area to form powerful alliances that allow us to offer our patients highly specialized care, close to home. ®

Maternity Care Our Maternity Care program is renowned for outstanding expertise, advanced technology, and seamless collaboration between MarinHealth and UCSF Health specialists, when needed.

Our alliance supplements our exceptional offering by providing patients access to world-class specialists in complicated and high-risk pregnancies, advanced screening, diagnostic testing, and maternal-fetal genetics.

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We follow UCSF Health’s proven academic protocols in caring for fragile babies in our 7-bed Level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU.) Specialists from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals’ neonatology team are available 24/7 for on-site consultation.

Madison Clinic Our satellite location of the UCSF Madison Clinic for Pediatric Diabetes provides outpatient education and support for young North Bay patients.

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MarinHealth has the only comprehensive Vascular Medicine program in Marin County. UCSF Health vascular surgeons dedicated to the Marin community work collaboratively with MarinHealth interventional radiology and cardiology specialists to perform innovative multidisciplinary procedures.

Neurosurgery UCSF Health neurosurgeons provide exceptional expertise for spine and brain surgery on both an emergency and elective basis at MarinHealth Medical Center.

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Primary & Specialty Care Clinics MarinHealth has convenient clinics throughout the North Bay that are part of UCSF Health. With expert primary care providers and specialists like cardiologists, gastroenterologists, urologists and more.

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Let There Be Light!

After a nearly two-year closure, the Marin Headlands’ 145-year-old Point Bonita Lighthouse is once again open to the public.

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With its gorgeous views, vibrant wildflo ers and ubiquitous wildlife-spotting, a hike in the Marin Headlands is to be treasured. But the best hikes always have an end goal, and now our pot at the end of the rainbow — the Point Bonita Lighthouse — is back, after a two-year pandemic closure, during which time necessary repairs were made.

“To see the cityscape of San Francisco and the rugged shoreline of coastal Marin County at the same time is something that you can’t do at very many places around the bay,” says Julian Espinoza of the National Park Service.

A 30-year member of the National Register of Historic Places, the Point Bonita Lighthouse has been operated as an active lighthouse since 1855, one of the only Coast Guard lighthouses left in California.

Perhaps the most thrilling part of any visit is traversing the lighthouse tunnel and crossing the building’s attached suspension bridge — the only lighthouse in the entire country that still has one. The old Army buildings adjacent to the lighthouse, now used for environmental education programs, are also worth exploring.

The Point Bonita Lighthouse is now open for free self-guided tours (with the help of an audio app and staff along the trail) every Sunday and Monday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parking is limited, and lines can be long, so arrive well before 3:30 p.m. to ensure you get to cross the suspension bridge. As of May, you can also attend a Saturday docent-led sunset tour, which costs $16 for adults and $10 for youth.

Note: Pets and bikes aren’t allowed on the Point Bonita trail. Don’t forget to bring binoculars to spot whales and porpoises in season!

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Presidio Tunnel Tops offers bay and city views.

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PRESIDIO TUNNEL TOPS Presidio Tunnel Tops — a decade in the making — is finally set to open to the public in San Francisco on July 17. Designed by James Corner Field Operations, the firm behind New York City’s hugely successful High Line, the 14-acre Golden Gate National Recreation Area parkland site includes scenic overlooks with bridge and city views, trails, gathering areas and gardens that include 180 varieties of native plants.

The Outpost at Presidio Tunnel Tops

There are so many areas to explore, but here are five must-do activities when you visit.

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Cliff Walk Follow the edge of the bluff, 30 feet above Crissy Field and the bay, on the Cliff Walk, which features three overlooks with stunning views of Alcatraz, Angel Island and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Campfire Circle Gather at the wind-protected gas firepit, with seating for up to 75 people, for ranger-led talks and other community events.

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Picnic Place Enjoy a picnic at one of the long community tables shaded by a grove of trees strung with lights or grill at one of the barbecues — some facilities are even reservable.

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Outpost Climb, crawl, swing and balance your way through the 2-acre outdoor playscape — for kids of all ages — with large features made of natural elements like wood, stone and water.

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Field Station Especially for youth, explore the Presidio’s natural and cultural world via a “cabinet of curiosities” full of objects including seeds, rocks and historic maps.

— LOTUS ABRAMS

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Here Are This Year’s Top 10 Medical Innovations With approximately 1 million deaths in the U.S., the pandemic upended our lives, yet science has persevered. Here are 10 recent medical innovations that reveal the pandemic did not stop scientists from helping us live longer, better lives.

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CAR T-Cell Therapy Specifically used to treat blood cancers, the therapy is customized for each patient by using their own T cells — a type of immune system cell — to fight the disease. This is done by extracting the T cells from the patient’s body, genetically modifying them in the laboratory to start multiplying more efficiently, and then transferring the boosted cells back into the patient.

suppresses appetite, presents a new way of thinking about treating obesity, and studies suggest it works more than twice as well as other medications. As of last year, it’s on the market and may be just the first in a suite of other hormone-based drugs coming down the pike.

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Medicare covers the devices and an increasing number of patients are benefitting.

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Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Healthcare The use of artificial intelligence has impacted healthcare extensively. Among the many areas affected: diagnosis, communication between physician and patient, transcription of medical information, prescription delivery and the remote treatment of patients. On the forefront of that tech is Arterys, a company based in San Francisco.

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Susan Berger is a freelance journalist whose work has been published in The Washington Post and The New York Times.

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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) The surgery, also called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), has been described as a game changer in cardiac care. Rather than replace the aortic valve via open heart surgery, this procedure delivers a fully collapsible valve to the site through a catheter.

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A Blood Test for Depression Earlier this year, researchers announced that they have developed a biomarker, indicated by a simple blood test, that can confirm the symptoms of depression — a finding they hope will convince people that their depression isn’t “all in their head” so they will seek treatment.

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Minimally Invasive DoubleLung Transplant Traditionally in double-lung transplants, surgeons open the chest and put the patient on a heart-lung machine for a sixhour surgery. The new technique, pioneered by Cedars-Sinai, accesses

Drones and Healthcare Delivery The technology is now here to deliver life-saving transplant organs via drone, and commercial company MissionGo has been spending the last couple of years doing flight tests, which indicate that the drones are speedier and more efficient than other methods.

Next up is FAA regulation.

Diabetes: Continuous Glucose Monitoring When continuous glucose monitoring devices first appeared in the 1990s, they were dogged by accuracy issues and never really caught on. Now, however, the sensors have improved, and blood sugar results can be transmitted straight

A Drug for Postpartum Depression The FDA recently approved Brexanolone, the first drug specifically targeted at postpartum depression, which affects up to 15% of mothers. It’s administered intravenously (scientists are working on an oral form), and women often show dramatic improvement after just 60 hours, so they can get back to caring for their babies.

GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss High-dose Semaglutide, a drug that mimics a naturally occurring hormone in the body that

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the lungs via 3-inch keyhole incision under the nipple. The bottom line: Recovery from this procedure now takes days rather than weeks.

Corbevax Vaccine The Corbevax vaccine is a lowcost, durable Covid-19 vaccine that received emergency use authorization in India in December 2021 and is set to be a game-changer for low- and middle-income countries.

For their efforts in developing and distributing the vaccine, Dr. Peter Hotez and Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi were nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Get the Look: The Coastal Grandmother — Marin Style

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It seems everyone is getting into the “Coastal Grandmother” trend that went viral on TikTok earlier this year, including celebs like Anne Hathaway and Annie Leibovitz. So just who is a Coastal Grandmother? Think crisp linen in a neutral palette, walks on the coast, cozy interiors, home cooking and farmers’ market trips — essentially, a mashup of Diane Keaton in Something’s Gotta Give and Meryl Streep in It’s Complicated.

The Coastal Grandmother sure sounds a lot like many women we know right here in Marin, but Rough Linen president Tricia Rose, who founded her San Rafael-based home goods company in 2009 and embodied the trend long before it arrived on TikTok, describes the local iteration best. “Her heart lifts as she exits the Robin Williams Tunnel,” she says. “She hikes, but she tends to call it a walk. Long ago, she gave away or donated the things she doesn’t want. And she tends green.” Ready to dress the part? Here are a few Coastal Grandmother wardrobe staples from locally founded brands and shops.

— LOTUS ABRAMS

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Nikki Beach hat, $80, Viva Diva Boutique, vivadivaboutique.com Rough Linen Mirage Linen Scarf, $79, roughlinen.com Rough Linen 24/7 Caftan, $175, roughlinen.com GRO Eyewear Emily, $475, Rims and Goggles, rimsandgoggles.com Vanessa Bruno Large Raffia Cabas; $490, Perfect Provenance, theperfectprovenance.com Mohinders x Real Fun, Wow! Artist Series Slides, $195, mohinders.com

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KICK THE CLIMATE CRISIS TO THE CURB(SIDE) The what, why and how of California’s new composting mandate.

The truly scary changes in Earth’s climate are a call for us all to take action, which often means giving something up. But one highly effective climate action is free, easy and takes almost no time. It’s curbside composting, and now it’s the law.

As of January 1, 2022, California requires curbside composting, which means that instead of organic materials — such as food scraps, yard trimmings, and soiled paper and cardboard — going in a regular trash can, they must go in a green container. In addition to single-family households, property managers of multifamily residences are required to make sure there’s a green bin and businesses need to subscribe to a green cart service, which is half the fee for a landfill cart. (Details differ slightly from one hauler to another, so check in with yours if you have questions.)

This one simple action will help the state achieve its goal of composting 75% of organics by 2025, which will reduce climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions as much as taking 1 million cars off he road each year. The point is to reduce the production of methane, a gas that has more than 80 times the heat-trapping power of carbon dioxide during the first 20 years after it reaches the atmosphere. Landfills are the state’s third-largest source of methane, because when organics decay in the low-oxygen environment of a landfill they emit about a 50-50 mix of carbon dioxide and methane. With composting, which brings oxygen into the mix, organics decompose and produce mainly carbon dioxide, with almost no methane. Plus, composting enriches the soil and can help draw carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

For all of these reasons, it’s well worth the few minutes a week it takes to corral food scraps and soiled paper in a small bin (lined with a paper or compost bag, not plastic) and to empty that into the green cart every few days. One easy rule to remember is that anything that was alive can be composted, which means, among other things, no plastics (not even “compostable” ones), diapers or pet waste. The Zero Waste Marin website (zerowastemarin.org) provides comprehensive information about what is compostable, and for visual learners, Marin Sanitary Service (marinsanitaryservice.com) provides a handy chart of what goes in the green cart in their area.

Get your compost routine started with a free countertop bin with a lid from Zero Waste Marin, or buy a style that matches your décor. A third option is to purchase a countertop machine, which generally costs a few hundred dollars and can create compost in about a day. (Note that some of these machines claim to handle pet waste and litter, which are not currently allowed in curbside green carts.) Bonus: You’ll not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the state composting mandate, but you can also use the nutrient-rich soil to nourish your garden and house plants. — ANNE-CHRISTINE STRUGNELL

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Anne-Christine Strugnell is a Marin County-based writer whose work has appeared in MORE Magazine, Self, the Christian Science Monitor and the Cup of Comfort series. In 2019, awareness of the climate crisis drove her to focus on climate awareness work with Resilient Neighborhoods, Environmental Forum of Marin and the Climate Reality Project.

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This one simple action will help the state achieve its goal of composting 75% of organics by 2025.

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OTHER LIVES

The debut novel from Marin author Barbara Graham tackles the ties that bind in motherhood across not only distance, but also lifetimes.

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Barbara Graham is a well-established journalist and nonfiction author. But she took a different approach when she decided to tackle the idea of reincarnation. “I believe that every story you tell needs to find its own best form of expression,” she explains. “I also think that fiction can sometimes offer writers the freedom to mine deeper truths than just sticking to the facts. As Jessamyn West said, ‘Fiction reveals truths that reality obscures.’”

In What Jonah Knew, Graham uses a psychological thriller to explore themes of family bonds and life after death. The story follows Helen Bird, a mother searching for her son who has mysteriously disappeared in upstate New York. Simultaneously, a boy named Jonah is born to a couple in Manhattan. The boy suffers from night terrors and an obsession with his “other mom and dog.” The mystery at the novel’s heart is whether he could be remembering the life of ­— or be — the disappeared boy. “I’ve always been drawn to the big existential questions,” the author explains. “What happens after we die?” We spoke further with Graham to get more insight.

Marin Magazine (MM): What prompted you to explore ideas of reincarnation in this story?

Barbara Graham (BG): “Years ago while working as a journalist, I was assigned a magazine article on past life regression therapy. As part of my research, I had a session with a therapist in which I seemed to have a “memory” of a previous life

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— during the Holocaust. It was a powerful experience and intriguing, but I didn’t know what to make of it. A few days later, a friend handed me a book by Dr. Ian Stevenson, a psychiatrist who had been studying young children with spontaneous recall of a previous life. I’d also heard the Dalai Lama and other Tibetan Buddhist teachers talk about past and future lives. All of these different threads came together in my mind.”

MM: You write a lot about motherhood. Why do you think you’re drawn to this topic?

BG: “Motherhood is a lifelong high-wire act, balancing fierce love with letting go. You do everything you can to protect your children, while at the same time surrendering to what you can’t control.

In my view, the love of a child is the most exquisite — and sometimes most tortuous — love there is.

I’ve had no choice but to write about it.”

MM: What do you think readers can learn from reading this book?

BG: “Perhaps just a glimmer of an idea that our lives might be much vaster and more mysterious than the conventional, materialist view of the world suggests. Mostly, I hope people have a good time reading the book!”

Graham will be in conversation with renowned Buddhist teacher Silvia Borenstein in a special book launch event at Book Passage Corte Madera on July 10 at 4:00 p.m.

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Battling the Big Lie

by Dan Pfeiffer This Bay Areabased best-selling author dissects how the right-wing built a massive, billionaire-funded disinformation machine powerful enough to bend reality and nearly steal the 2020 election. One of Barack Obama’s longest serving advisors, Pfeiffer was White House director of communications and senior advisor to the president. See Pfeiffer Saturday, July 9 at 1:00 p.m. in person at Book Passage in Corte Madera.

Her Dying Day

by Mindy Carlson Aspiring filmmaker June Masterson has high hopes for her first documentary, the true story of the disappearance of a famed mystery author. The deeper she digs into the project, the darker the story gets. A mystery writer’s sudden disappearance leads a budding filmmaker down a dark road to treachery, murder and long-buried sins. Mindy Carlson is a successful parenting author; Her Dying Day is her debut novel. See Carlosn July 16 at 1:00 p.m. in person at Book Passage in Corte Madera.

Reviews by Paula Farmer of Book Passage

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These age-defying skincare products from Bay Area brands are formulated to keep skin looking and feeling healthy and nourished.

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1 Quench Moisturizer; $66 Green Bee Botanicals, San Francisco; greenbeebotanicals.com. A powerful blend of CBD and CBG — the most antioxidant of all cannabinoids — along with hyaluronic acid and a slew of organic botanicals soothes and hydrates skin. 2 Gentle Oil to Milk Cleanser; $45 (50 ml) Resonance Marin, Corte Madera; livemarin.com. This mild cleanser is formulated in-house (as are all the spa’s products) with moisturizing, antioxidant-rich and sustainable anti-inflammatory ingredients including saponins, castor oil, damask rose and panthenol. 3 Sun Serum; $88 Laurel Skin, Petaluma; laurelskin.com Treat skin suffering from overexposure to the sun with this concentrated serum that is packed with whole plant extracts including sea buckthorn chamomile and pumpkin. 4 Mineral Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 35; $35 Volition Beauty, Sausalito; volitionbeauty.com. Protect skin from the sun’s damaging rays with this reef-safe mineral sunscreen formulated with kiwi fruit water and ku shen root extract to help reduce the appearance of age spots. 5 5 Elements Ageless Eye Cream; $118 Redmint, San Francisco; redmint.com. Blending traditional Chinese medicine with modern innovation, this eye cream is formulated with more than 10 herbs and antioxidant-rich oils to treat dark circles, puffiness and elasticity.

6 Renew Pure Radiance Oil; $110 True Botanicals, San Francisco; truebotanicals.com. Target dullness, dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles with this nutrient-rich oil made with organic and wildharvested ingredients.

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Olympic gold medalist and cancer survivor Nathan Adrian dives into life in Marin — running the AC Swim Club and navigating parenthood while keeping his options open for a return to the Olympics.

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Nathan Adrian at the AC Swim Club in San Rafael

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Adrian with his wife, Hallie and daugter, Parker

When five-time Olympic gold medalist Nathan Adrian was 30 years old in 2018, just married and training for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, the competitive swimmer was diagnosed with testicular cancer.

Although he was deemed cancer-free after two surgeries, Adrian didn’t compete in the Olympics. (He made it to the finals for the 50-meter freestyle event during trials, but got third place, thereby missing out on qualifying for the team by just one spot.) Still, his journey has led him down a path he’s long hoped to pursue.

In 2019, Adrian purchased the Ann Curtis School of Swimming in San Rafael with fellow UC Berkeley swimmer and alum Will Copeland.

Founded by another Olympian and Cal swimmer, Ann Curtis (Cuneo) in 1959, the school has helped more than 40,000 local children learn to swim — a legacy that Adrian is committed to honoring in the facility’s new era as the AC Swim Club. (Conveniently, “A” stands for Adrian and “C” stands for Copeland, as well as for Ann Curtis.)

Adrian recently moved to Tiburon from Oakland with his wife, Hallie, and daughter, Parker. Here he talks about family life in Marin, the Olympics, the many hats he wears running AC Swim Club and how he gives back.

Marin Magazine (MM): How are you enjoying living in Marin so far?

Nathan Adrian (NA): “It’s absolutely wonderful! We moved a few weeks ago. I’ve been running the AC Swim Club since 2019, so I knew what I was getting into. Along with that, one of my good friends from Cal grew up in Belvedere, so I had been to Belvedere many times and knew I wanted to live in the area eventually. Now I live 15 minutes

MM: What motivated you and your partner, Will Copeland, to buy the Ann Curtis School of Swimming?

NA: “Owning a swim school had long been on my radar as something I wanted to do post competitive swimming. While I was going through my treatment for cancer, Will called me and told me there was an opportunity to buy an existing pool instead of us having to build a pool. The Cuneo family had initially put it on the market as a real estate transaction and developers were looking at the land, so it could have turned into any number of different things. To be able to preserve this pool is really special because of its history and what Ann and her family created here.

“I don’t think people truly understand how broad-reaching the school’s impact has been. It’s the genesis of some of the major swim school franchises in the United States. And locally, we’ve had many grandparents bring their grandchildren in and tell us they learned to swim from Ann. It’s a special place, and we take that reputation very seriously.”

MM: What is your approach to running the AC Swim Club, and has it been challenging operating during the pandemic?

NA: “It’s been challenging, but my dad is a small business owner, so I saw what it took from the

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away from the pool.

“We’re still discovering our favorite places to hang out in Marin. The past week we’ve gotten in the habit of going to Blackie’s Pasture and the playground after breakfast. Once Parker gets a little older we might do more hiking, but for now, playgrounds are our go-to!”

Adrian (right) with U.S. Olympics Team members Ryan Murphy (from left), Cory Miller and Michael Phelps, Rio de Janiero, August 2016

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outside looking in, and how many different hats you need to wear, especially at the beginning. One day I’m the riskmanagement insurance broker and the next day I’m figuring out the CalSavers program we’re implementing. Then I’m figuring out if our solar panels are making energy, and halfway through that a teacher calls out sick, so I put on a swimsuit and jump in the water to teach.

“It’s crazy, but it’s also fun, and when you’re doing it with one of your best friends it makes it all that much more fun. We always have each other’s back.

A lot of that comes from our experience with swimming. It’s largely considered an individual sport, but when you’re on a team, you really have to trust someone else to do their job and do it well.”

Adrian at the 2016 Olympics

MM: Speaking of your swimming career, what’s it like to train for the Olympics?

NA: “When you train for the Olympics, you’re full throttle for anywhere from two to five hours a day, and then you’re purposely coasting.

I was prescribed meditation, and I was supposed to take a nap and do everything I could to let my body and nervous system recover and let my cortisol levels come down between bouts of going full throttle.”

MM: You’ve had so many amazing Olympic moments. What is one accomplishment that you’re particularly proud of?

NA: “I would say it was being elected co-captain of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team. It’s an honor because you’re elected by your peers.”

MM: How did being diagnosed with testicular cancer impact your life?

NA: “I was 30, and there was a lot going on in my life at that time. I had just gotten married and moved from the city to Oakland to train for the 2020 Olympics. I was going all out, day in and day out. I took it very seriously, so it was a punch to the gut to say the least.

“That being said, my competitive career taught me that there are some things you can’t control. I just got the short end of the stick on that one and had to deal with it, so that’s what we did. It’s a strange thing to say, but if there’s a place to get sick, the Bay Area might be one of the good ones, because we have such amazing teaching facilities and hospitals in the area.”

MM: Do you plan to train to compete in the Olympics again?

NA: “I actually don’t know, to be honest. I still swim five days a week and work out in the weight room, so I keep in pretty good shape — I think that’s something I’ll continue to do regardless of whether or not I’m competing internationally. If I get the itch again it would be pretty easy to jump back into the training routine, so I’m keeping that option open.”

MM: Are there any organizations or causes you’re passionate about?

NA: “Drowning prevention has been something I’ve been involved with since I turned professional in 2011. We partnered with USA Swimming to work with them on the Make a Splash tour. Formalized swim lessons are shown to reduce the risk of drowning by up to 88%, which is pretty phenomenal in terms of a behavioral intervention that can prevent a truly tragic outcome.

“I also do quite a bit to raise awareness about men’s health and cancer. And if any local organization reaches out, I’m happy to donate a swim lesson to their auction or fundraising effort — I love to help if it brings in money that goes to a good cause.”

Lotus Abrams is the editor in chief at Marin Magazine. She lives with her husband and daughters in San Mateo, where they enjoy hiking the area’s many open spaces protected by her favorite local nonprofit, the Peninsula Open Space Trust.

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Eat Well Age Well Eat the rainbow with these summer

recipes that are packed with superfood ingredients that promote healthy aging.

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ype the word “superfoods” into any search engine, and you’re likely to find numerous lists of foods we should all be eating that are beneficial to our health, especially as we age. But while some articles tout the benefits of exotic ingredients like moringa and matcha, others focus on commonly found foods such as blueberries, avocado and kale. So what exactly makes a superfood, well, super?

Superfoods aren’t regulated, so there is no formal criteria, but most nutritionists agree that these foods tend to be plant-based and colorful, and are always extremely nutrient dense.

“My definition of a superfood is a food that has high nutritional value, prevents disease, supports overall health, slows aging and fights free radicals,” says Neka Pasquale, who is the founder and president of Marin-based Urban Remedy, which makes organic, ready-to-eat meals based on the fundamentals of modern holistic nutrition and traditional Chinese medicine. “These brightly pigmented foods contain phytonutrients and powerful antioxidants that have potent anti-cancer and anti-heart disease properties. Research shows that these colorful foods are associated with a reduced risk of many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, and may protect against certain types of cancers.”

Beyond colorful veggies and fruits, many spices, seeds and grains are considered superfoods as well. It can help to think of superfoods in categories based on their specific benefits, many of which become even more important as we age, says Barbara Sobel, a Mill Valley-based clinical nutritionist trained in functional medicine who works with many clients who are suffering from chronic diseases.

“Antioxidant-rich foods like blueberries, strawberries, dark chocolate and tomatoes help us reduce our risk for cardiovascular disease, arthritis, memory and joint issues, and muscle recovery,” she says. “Other superfoods — flax and chia seeds, raspberries and ancient grains — have fiber in them, which supports our gut and immune function, decreases cholesterol levels, provides extra estrogen and detoxification, regulates blood sugar, and promotes

brain health and our mood.”

Additional superfood categories include foods that are rich in polyphenols, which are compounds that occur naturally in plants and act as antioxidants to reduce inflammation. These include spices and herbs like cloves, peppermint, rosemary and thyme. Probiotic and fermented foods like sauerkraut, yogurt, kombucha and kimchi are good for gut and brain health and overall immune support. Finally, foods rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats like avocado, wild-caught salmon, and many nuts and seeds support the brain and cholesterol levels and help prevent cardiovascular disease, Sobel explains.

As research uncovers even more health benefits surrounding different foods and how the compounds in plants interact with each other, superfoods have also become big business in the food industry, with many manufacturers adding the term to their packaged goods. Eating these foods does not provide the same benefits as eating the raw ingredients themselves, however, Pasquale cautions. “Eating a handful of fresh blueberries is much different than consuming blueberry ice cream or soda,” Pasquale says.

“Superfoods should mostly be organic, so they aren’t laced with pesticides, and they should be eaten as close to their natural state as possible.”

Incorporating superfoods into your diet is easier than you think, Pasquale and Sobel assure, and the more variety of healthy foods you eat, the better. “Smoothies are an easy way to consume nutrient-dense superfoods in one sitting,” Pasquale says.

Sobel advises adding superfoods to meals you’ve already planned, for example adding different spices, herbs and seeds to vegetables, protein and dressings. She often challenges clients to make a goal of eating 50 different powerful plant foods in a week. “Become a kitchen explorer,” Sobel says. “Open up your spice cabinet, brew your own tea with fresh herbs, and visit the farmers’ market to see what’s in season and what’s new that you’re not normally eating. It doesn’t have to be hard.”

Looking for some ideas? Summer’s bountiful harvest is the inspiration for this bright, colorful collection of recipes packed with powerhouse superfood ingredients. Dig in!

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KOREAN TOFU BUDDHA BOWL Serves 3 to 4 Dig into this healthy bowl loaded with nutrient-rich superfoods.

Leafy greens, whole grains and kimchi are drizzled with fiery umami-rich gochujang, a Korean chile and fermented soybean paste. Salmon or chicken can be substituted for the tofu.

1 (14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu, drained, cut in 1-inch cubes Marinade and Sauce 1/4 up gochujang 1/4 up soy sauce or tamari 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup long-grain brown rice Kosher salt 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems trimmed, sliced 1/2-inch thick 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves (about 3 ounces) 1 large carrot, julienned or cut into matchsticks 1/2 up kimchi 1 to 2 scallions, white and green parts sliced Toasted sesame seeds, for sprinkling

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Arrange the tofu on a plate lined with a kitchen towel. Fold the towel over the tofu and press down with a cutting board or plate. Let stand for 15 minutes to drain.

2 Whisk the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside about ¹/³ cup for serving. Add the tofu to the bowl with the remaining marinade and stir to coat. Let stand for at least 30 minutes.

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Rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve. Place it in a medium saucepan with 1 3/4 ups water and 1/2 easpoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 40 minutes. Turn off he heat and let the rice steam for 10 minutes, without removing the lid. Fluff ith a fork.

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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the mushrooms and season with salt. Sauté until they begin to release their juices, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved marinade and sauté 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate.

5 Add 1 tablespoon more oil to the skillet. Add the tofu and cook until browned on all sides, turning as needed, about 10 minutes.

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To assemble, divide the rice between three to four serving bowls. Place a handful of spinach on the side of each bowl. Arrange the tofu, mushrooms, carrots and kimchi around the rest of the bowl over the rice. Garnish with the scallions and sesame seeds.

Serve with the remaining sauce for drizzling.

CHUNKY GAZPACHO Serves 4 Who knew that slurping a bowl of this cold soup would check so many superfood boxes? Gazpacho is loaded with fresh summer vegetables and herbs. Its roster includes tomato, peppers, cucumber and even a drizzle of olive oil — all of which are touted for their nutritional benefits.

4 cups tomato juice 3 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 English cucumber, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 all red onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 1/2 easpoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco 1/2 easpoon freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, chopped Combine all of the gazpacho ingredients, except the cilantro, in a large bowl and stir to blend. Taste for seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours to let the flavors develop.

Before serving, stir in the cilantro.

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AVOCADO PANZANELLA SALAD

ALMOND OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH SUMMER BERRIES

Serves 4 Avocado toast is upended, literally, in this salad. Inspired by Italian panzanella, the salad shines the light on avocado, which is a superfood star, and rightly so. Avocados are rich in nutrients and antioxidants, including vitamin E, folic acid, potassium, magnesium and fiber.

Makes a 9-inch cake; serves 8 Can you call dessert a superfood? Well, perhaps not, typically, but this cake embraces a notable list of superfood ingredients, including olive oil, almonds and berries. We’ll call that a win and grab a fork.

1/2 oaf country-style bread or pain au levain, torn into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups) Extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/4 easpoon freshly ground black pepper 1– 1 1/4 ounds Early Girl or heirloom tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 all red onion, thinly sliced 2 ripe but firm avocados, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1–2 cups baby arugula 1/4 up basil leaves, torn 1 tablespoon sunflo er seeds

1 Heat the oven to 375°F. 2 Place the bread in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, lightly

season with salt and toss to combine. Spread the bread on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment and bake in the oven until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes.

3 Whisk ¹/³ cup oil, the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic,

1/2 easpoon salt and black pepper in a small bowl.

4 Combine the tomatoes, onion and bread in a large serving bowl.

Drizzle with about 1/4 up of the dressing and toss to combine. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

5 When ready to serve, add the

avocado, arugula and basil. Drizzle with additional dressing to your taste and toss to combine. Garnish with the sunflower seeds.

Cake 1 cup all-purpose fl ur 1 cup almond meal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 large eggs 11/4 ups sugar 3/4 up olive oil 1/2 up fresh orange juice 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon almond extract Syrup 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 up sugar Berries 2 cups mixed berries, such as blueberries, blackberries and/or raspberries 1/4 up sugar 1/4 easpoon finely grated lemon zest

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Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch spring-form pan. Line it with parchment and butter the parchment.

2 Combine flour, almond meal, baking powder and salt in a bowl.

3 In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light in color.

Add the olive oil, orange and lemon juices, zest and almond extract; stir to blend. Add the dry ingredients and stir to combine without over-mixing. Pour into the prepared pan.

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Bake until the cake is golden brown on top and a knife inserted into the center comes clean, about 50 minutes.

5 While the cake is baking, combine the syrup ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

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When the cake is ready, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack. Lightly brush the top of the cake with some of the syrup. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then remove pan. Brush the cake with more syrup and cool completely.

Lotus Abrams is the editor in chief at Marin Magazine. She lives with her husband and daughters in San Mateo, where they enjoy hiking the area’s many open spaces protected by her favorite local nonprofit, the Peninsula Open Space Trust. Lynda Balslev is an

award-winning cookbook author based in the North Bay, a former Marin Literacy Program board member and volunteer at Lasagna Love.

7 Combine the berry ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Let stand

at room temperature for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve the cake with the berries and whipped cream.

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Life Lessons

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When it comes to healthy aging, there is one factor overshadowing all others, according to Lithgow. “The power of exercise in aging is indisputable,” he says.

In Marin, we’re lucky enough to be able to exercise both indoors and outdoors all year round. Whether you’re into interval training, SoulCycle, yoga or barre workouts, you’ll find plenty of gyms and classes here. There are numerous community fitness facilities offering access to the public, as well.

If exploring nature is more your jam, we’ve got that, too. With our rolling hills and abundant sunshine, it’s no wonder mountain biking was invented here, and hiking, surfing and openwater swimming have reached epic popularity.

A further testament to Marin’s passion for keeping fit: The women’s activewear company, Athleta — which got its start just up the road in Petaluma — chose to open its first retail store in Mill Valley in 2011.

Sea Trek Kayak & SUP Center, Sausalito

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Japan, Spain and France are often held up as shining examples of places where global life expectancy is the highest — around 85 years — but Marin County can compete with any of them. In fact, a 2022 report from the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation lists Marin as the No. 1 county in the United States for community health and well-being over time, a designation we’ve held for 12 of the 13 years the rankings have been compiled. And that’s a good thing, as approximately 27 percent of Marin County’s population is at least 60, and by 2030, projections indicate that at least one in three Marin residents will join the club.

But what’s the secret sauce to living longer? And what is it about Marin County that helps its residents live out their golden years for so many years? In fact, as little as 3% of aging can be attributed to genetics, according to some researchers. Whether that number proves true, there’s no doubt the vast difference in how, and how long, we age is due to other factors. Gordon Lithgow, vice president and researcher at Novato’s Buck Institute on Aging, whose research focuses on increasing human lifespan and quality, explains it bluntly: “Wealth — it’s the driving factor.”

There’s no disputing that Marin is one of the wealthiest counties in the U.S., with a median household income of $121,671, according to the latest census data. Money, Lithgow says, is closely tied to longevity because it enables access to the most important factors that support healthy aging: nutritious food, time for exercise, and educational and stressreducing resources. And although lower-income pockets within the area, such as Marin City, have life expectancies approaching a decade less than the county average, Marin is trying to flip the script to help the economically disadvantaged via philanthropic and volunteer-driven programs. All told, it's a recipe for living longer — and most importantly, better. Here are seven reasons why Marin County is an ideal place to age well.

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Food

There’s no doubt Marin is a leader in fresh, local and organic ingredients. Between the plentiful farmers’ markets and the local and organic dairies and small farms that make their homes in our county, there’s no excuse to eat unhealthily here.

From a quick stop for fast food in the form of veggie burgers and plant-based shakes at Amy’s Drive Thru in Corte Madera to apprentice organic farming programs at Green Gulch Farm, Marin is a leader in the healthy food movement. The College of Marin even offers an organic farming program — Indian Valley Organic Farm and Garden.

The Agricultural Institute of Marin operates nine farmers’ markets in Marin, San Francisco and Alameda counties, and prides itself on its programs to bring fresh and healthy food not only to the economically advantaged but to “address food-related racial and economic inequalities among producers, shoppers and communities,” especially through its Rollin Root, Bounty Box and Market Match programs. Vanya Goldberg, community programs manager at the institute and a trained farmer, says the importance of “eating lower on the food chain with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables” is key. And she sees an added benefit in the community connection for senior volunteers who work to support these programs.

No matter what we do, we all grow older — it beats the alternative, as they say. To address this inevitable aging, the WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities was established in 2010 to connect cities, communities and organizations worldwide with the common vision of making their communities a great place to grow old. Nine of the 11 incorporated cities in Marin are now in the network. The county estimates that half of older adults need assistance at some point, resulting in a need for more services from government agencies, nonprofits, friends and family, so in January 2020 the county’s board of supervisors went a step further and unanimously approved the Age Forward plan that puts forth a framework to make Marin more aging-friendly. “This is a call to action for everyone, since aging affects us all,” County Administrator Matthew Hymel wrote at the time.

The Age Forward initiative involves collaboration with all county departments, says Lee Pullen, director of Aging and Adult Services, who points out that “40% of Marin residents over 60 are living alone.” For that reason, Age Forward action items focus on housing, mobility options, community services, disaster preparedness, social connection and services in unincorporated areas, with an eye toward equity for all residents.

Looking for more? Scan here to read our complete guide to aging well:

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Access to world-class healthcare and clinicians is a pillar of aging well, and Marin County is tops in both Western and alternative medical modalities, with MarinHealth (affiliated with UCSF) a consistent award winner, especially in the fields of age-related issues like heart failure, stroke and diabetes. There are also five locations for Marin Community Clinic around the county, where patients with no insurance or those who are underinsured can see a doctor.

But no discussion of healthcare would be complete without a nod to alternative and integrative modalities in Marin County. Practitioners of all stripes make their homes here, and whether you’re looking for acupuncture, herbal or foodas-medicine treatments, homeopathic medicine, cryotherapy, alternative (bioidentical) hormone replacement therapy, ozone therapy or high-dose IV vitamin C treatment, you can find a place to do it. Todd Maderis, a naturopathic doctor and founder of Marin Natural Medicine, points to hormone replacement therapy, mitochondrial support in the form of CoQ10 and NAD supplementation and antioxidant therapy as three common modalities used to combat aging.

“Antioxidants play a part in minimizing damage to cells,” he says.

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Stress Management Believe it or not, studies suggest short-term stress is actually good for our health; the chronic kind is where aging really picks up steam. Lucky for us, Marin offers innumerable ways to combat the stress of daily living. A big one is access to nature, and from state parks to open-space preserves, nature is all around us here.

A 2017 research paper, Nature Contact and Human Health: A Research Agenda, concluded that contact with nature may offer a range of human health benefits, including stress reduction, better sleep, improved mental health, lower blood pressure, reduced blood sugar, stronger immunity and better eyesight, to name just a few benefits. Casey Arndt, center director of the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary in Tiburon, says she knows from personal experience that “nature heals” both physically and mentally. “My parents have been fish and wildlife biologists for 40 years out in the field, and I know they attribute some of their staying power to working in nature,” she says.

With spiritual programs offered at Green Gulch Farm and Spirit Rock, Marin is also a longtime hub for stress-busting meditation, which is associated with increases in antiaging hormones DHEA and melatonin, as well as the lengthening of telomeres, according to research by anti-aging scientist Thiago Freire and others.

Maria De La O is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is an award-winning writer and editor, having contributed to publications including the Village Voice, San Francisco Bay Guardian, Curve and the Washington Post. She lives in San Francisco and New York with her partner and uber-cool daughter, Vivienne. She supports all manner of media nonprofits and volunteers for Dear Community, an initiative to revive San Francisco Chinatown and support AAPI elders.

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Between its opening in 1999 and now, the Buck Institute on Aging’s research field has become a growing concern for academia, biotech and even Silicon Valley “biohackers,” who hope to increase lifespan via vitamins, DNA data mining, blood transfusions and anything else they can think of. But the Buck campus, set to expand to twice its size in the coming years, takes a more measured approach, at once involving research, training of up-and-coming scientists, and education for visitors from both Marin and around the world.

Positive health outcomes flow from health knowledge, and the Buck’s community education programs take place in its 1,400-square-foot education center, focusing on subjects including the future of aging, regenerative medicine, specific age-related diseases and the role of exercise in health. Other health education programs in Marin include those from Huckleberry Youth Programs, KaiserPermanente, MarinHealth, Marin City Health and Wellness Center and more.

Arts & Culture

Marin is filled with famous writers, actors, musicians and business leaders, as well as being home to numerous art and wine festivals, author lectures, the Mill Valley Film Festival and more. There’s no doubt that smart, educated, engaged people live here and populate the area with forward-thinking ideas and creativity.

What does that have to do with health? Well, according to the Global Council on Brain Health, research shows that engaging in cognitively stimulating activities of any kind can reduce the risk of brain decline as we age. There’s also evidence that the social cohesion that many of these activities promote is another factor that can keep us going better, and longer too.

ANDREW FAULKNER

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Giving Seniors a Helping Hand Prosperous Marin County has many advantages when it comes to aging well, however not everyone in our communities has equal access to critical resources and services that aid longevity and quality of life. Looking to help? Here are a few organizations to reach out to.

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Institute on Aging

Bread and Roses Presents

Sausalito Village

Patients Rising

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“You know, there’s something going on with the women in your town.”

I stopped sipping on my cocktail and leaned in a little closer.

“Oh? In what way?”

I wasn’t being coy. I’ve lived in my Marin town for 35 years, and while I know a lot of women, I certainly don’t know all of them. My interest was piqued.

I was on a first date at a lively southern Marin hotspot with a man I met on a dating app. He was a bit younger — 52 to my 61, not that I have a problem with that. Nor, evidently, did he.

Yes, he went on. The 40- and 50-something divorcees he and his friends had met weren’t interested in having a relationship or settling down like they were. The women were just interested in having sex.

I was not aware of this, but I suddenly felt incredibly proud of the Gen X women in Marin. You go, girls, I thought to myself. I wanted to know these women.

But I did know a woman just like that — me. They reminded me of how I felt when I was newly divorced at age 48 with two tweens. I needed to focus on my kids, my career, my finances and my new life. Plus, I had just gotten out of a romantic relationship and had no desire to get back into one.

But I did have the other kind of desire.

When I shared my story with him, he listened, but then mansplained. The reason Marin’s divorcees were looking for casual sex and not a relationship, he shared, was because they wanted to get back at all the men in their lives who had ever treated them poorly. He could not imagine that a woman, especially a woman at midlife, when we’re expected to be invisible, asexual and undesirable, would just want to have sex. Not a relationship, or a partner, or a spouse or even a friend-with-benefits arrangement. Just sex for her own pleasure.

He had a hard time wrapping his head around that.

He isn’t the only man.

While researching for my new book, Not Too Old for That: How Women Are Changing the Story of Aging, I came across a lot of ageist and sexist narratives about middle-aged and older women’s sexuality. Mostly, that we shouldn’t flaunt it and we most certainly shouldn’t act on it.

Older women getting it on? Ew! I hate to break it to men like my 52-year-old date, but we are, and we do. Because many of us want to. We are embracing the entirety of what American anthropologist Margaret Mead called "post-menopausal zest" in the Sept.

1959 issue of LIFE magazine, with decades ahead of us to create and embrace new versions of ourselves. Starting in my late 40s and continuing on until today, I have never felt more confident, interested and interesting, vibrant and juicy, with a newfound lust for life and, well, lust — just at the age when I, a post-menopausal woman, am supposed to be asexual, invisible, irrelevant, frail, incompetent and all the other unhappy stereotypes about women my age.

Even if the lusty Gen X women in my town never heard of Mead and post-menopausal zest, they’re certainly experiencing it. And that has been true throughout history, no matter what was being said about women.

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pathologizing of menopause into a “syndrome” is a way to weaken women when our power is rising, she suggests in her book, The Slow Moon Climbs: The Science, History, and Meaning of Menopause. “Dominant groups can be very creative in inventing new ways of oppressing people,” she writes.

And so even today, there’s something about seeing a woman in her 40s or older looking and acting sexual that is disturbing to a lot of people. Now in her 60s, Madonna, who has always pushed the sexual envelope, was harshly judged and shamed for posting photos of herself in barely there lingerie and fishnets on Instagram a few months back. So did other women around her age — actors Halle Berry, Elizabeth Hurley and Jennifer Lopez and model Paulina Porizkova, among others — when they, too, posted photos of themselves looking like the sexually vibrant middle-aged women they are. It was OK for them to be celebrated (and commodified) for their beauty and sexuality when they were in their 20s and 30s and they fit into the narrow definition of beauty in our culture. But women who want to take charge of their own narratives past their fertile years? Sorry, granny.

It’s not just men doing the shaming and judging, however. Women, internalizing decades of harmful messaging, are also critical of other women. New York Times columnist Jennifer Weiner declared that she felt personally judged by J.Lo’s body when the then 50-year-old Lopez, along with then 43-year-old singer Shakira turned the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show into a display of fierce female power and unapologetic female sexuality.

Writing in the Daily Mail, Alexandra Shulman, the former editor-in-chief of British Vogue, observed, “When women’s bodies no longer serve any child-bearing purpose, we find flaunting them disturbing and slightly tragic. I don’t claim that this is fair. But it’s true. …One of the great plusses of growing older is gaining the confidence and freedom to value yourself as something other than a sexual object.”

Sure, but maybe women can value ourselves for all our accomplishments Starting in my late 40s and continuing in the workplace or at home or both, while also wanting to be a sexual object. on until today, I have never felt more It isn’t a zero-sum situation. Why can’t we have it all?

Study after study indicates that sex can be beneficial to our physical and confident, interested and interesting, psychological health, especially as we age. In fact, sex is often a part of the vibrant and juicy, with a newfound lust “aging well” and “aging successfully” narratives, which, as innocuous as they sound, are actually harmful — is there a way to age “unsuccessfully” other for life and, well, lust. than death? So, I guess it’s OK to be getting it on, as long as a midlife woman doesn’t actually look like she’s getting it on.

“What we know about adult development suggests that people become more expansive in a number of ways as they get older,” University of Utah professor and author of Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women’s Love and Desire Lisa M. Diamond says. “[T]he notion that your sexuality can undergo these really exciting, expansive possibilities at a stage when most people assume that women are no longer sexually interesting and are just shutting down, is potentially a really liberating notion for women. Your sexual future might actually be pretty dynamic and exciting — and whatever went on in your past might not be the best predictor at all of what your future has in store.”

This is not to say that every woman at midlife wants to express her sexuality or is interested in having sex, and there’s nothing wrong, bad or worrisome about that. In fact, there are many older women who believe that the overemphasis on sex in Western culture can get in the way of those who’d prefer to have no sex, less sex or at the very least, other kinds of less-pressure sex than intercourse.

Whether a woman wants to be sexual or not later in life is her choice. But if her healthcare practitioner doesn’t expect her to be sexual and doesn’t address sexual issues with her, it could be harmful to her health, evidenced by the rise in sexually transmitted diseases in those 65 and older. And if society is dismissive of her sexuality, it is robbing her — and all women’s future selves — of the full expression of humanity and the depth of intimacy.

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Vicki Larson is an award-winning journalist; the lifestyles editor, columnist and writer at The Marin Independent Journal; and co-author of the groundbreaking book, The New I Do: Reshaping Marriage for Skeptics, Realists and Rebels, named a Best Book of 2014 by PopSugar. Her writing can be found in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Aeon, WHYY, AARP’s The Ethel, Quartz, HuffPost and Medium, among other publications. The mother of two young men, she lives in Marin with her somewhat neurotic rescue dog, Mia.

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Wellness Day, the Wine Country Way Relax, restore, sip world-class wine and sample the season’s bounty among the vines at these luxe Napa and Sonoma resorts.

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We don’t know about you, but our idea of a perfect spa day involves relaxation, delicious food, good wine and gorgeous scenery, all of which can be found right in our own backyard, so to speak — wine country. Head north to unwind at these luxurious resorts where you can enjoy all of the above, and more.

MACARTHUR PLACE Sonoma; macarthurplace.com

SPA The Spa at MacArthur incorporates fruits,

flowers and herbs grown onsite in the Sonomabased resort’s gardens into many of its treatments, including massages (from $175, 50 minutes) and an Anti-Aging Facial ($175, 50 minutes) utilizing LED light therapy and collagen-promoting products. Or, bliss out with the Sēfari Bathe in Nature Immersion ($325, 100 minutes), a multisensory guided bath experience created for the spa by artist, explorer and water healer Jobi Manson. The ritual begins with a stereophonic sound-enhanced soak followed by a 70-minute essential oil massage and tea service curated by Sonoma’s UppercaseTea.

SIP Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery opened in 2019 in historic 375-acre Bartholomew Park. Enjoy a tasting in the gallery featuring Sonoma Plein Air artists or outdoors in a grove of oak trees — or pick up a bottle of rosé to go for a picnic on the park’s grounds.

EAT & SLEEP Soak up the scene at MacArthur

Place’s Layla restaurant, where Mediterraneaninspired dishes made from locally sourced, organic ingredients are served in a casual-chic garden setting. Overnight guests can choose from rooms or suites, some of which include fireplaces and outdoor showers. (From $799)

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STANLY RANCH Napa; aubergeresorts.com/stanlyranch

SPA Part of the Auberge Resorts Collection,

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Forestville; farmhouseinn.com

SPA There have been a lot of changes at Russian River Valley’s luxurious Farmhouse Inn in the past year, and a spa treatment at the new Wellness Barn is not to be missed. Opened in summer 2021 and helmed by spa director and St. Regis Aspen vet Irisha Steele, the Wellness Barn offers signature services including massage (from $215, 60 minutes) and the full-body Gems & Stones treatment ($355, 90 minutes) featuring exfoliation, an alfresco shower, and massage with warm and cool stones and gemstones. New wellness experiences include Vineyard Bathing (price varies) among hidden vineyards, a stress-relieving take on forest bathing that also includes wine tasting, and Pedal to Wellness ($1,286 for two people), an e-bike ride to Bricoleur Vineyards for a yoga session among the vines followed by a sixcourse wine-and-food pairing lunch and a massage for two back at the Wellness Barn.

SIP Nearby, sample the elegant sparkling wines at family-owned Iron Horse Vineyards’ rustic outdoor tasting bar while enjoying sweeping vineyard views.

EAT & SLEEP Reserve ahead to feast on seasonal dishes with ingredients from co-owners Joe and Catherine Bartolomei’s ranch at the Michelin-starred Farmhouse Restaurant, which just underwent a dining room and menu refresh, or go casual with the all-day menu at Farmstand (think pizza from a wood-fired oven and vanilla soft serve). Bed down in one of the resort’s luxurious lodging options, including the newly renovated cottages. (Lodging from $950)

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newly opened Napa property Stanly Ranch’s Halehouse is now open to nonguests ($350 for a day pass). The state-of-the-art wellness center incorporates a spa, fitness facilities, and pre- and post-workout recovery center with a hyperbaric oxygen chamber and cryotherapy plunge pool, plus a pool with panoramic views. Bodywork treatments include therapeutic deep tissue massage ($275, 60 minutes) and Swedish massage ($250, 60 minutes), and esthetics services include the Cryotherapy Facial ($375, 60 minutes), designed to stimulate collagen production, reduce fine lines and pores, and decrease redness and inflammation.

SIP In downtown Napa, Levendi just

unveiled a chic tasting room where the winery’s top-rated cabernet sauvignon, among other wines, are poured alongside light bites.

EAT & SLEEP Local ingredients play a starring role at Stanly Ranch’s Bear restaurant, highlighting fermented and grilled cuisine, or opt for a spritz and plant-forward fare poolside at Provence-inspired Basin Bar. Stay the night in one of the resort’s 135 rooms and suites, many with luxe details including outdoor showers, lounge areas and fire pits with panoramic views of the surrounding ranch lands and vineyards.

(Lodging from $1,300)

Healdsburg; montagehotels.com/healdsburg

SPA Set amidst vineyards surrounded by 258 acres of rolling hills dot-

ted with native oaks, Montage Healdsburg is all about appreciating the natural surroundings, which is also the focus of the treatments offered at its 11,500-square-foot spa. Two to try: The Harvest Honey Ginger Infusion Ritual ($355, 90 minutes) incorporates the nourishing power of honey, hand-harvested from the property, and immune-boosting ginger into the treatment’s scrub, massage, body wrap, scalp massage and facial acupressure, while L’elixir Des Glaciers — Essence of Bees (90 minutes, $525) — relies on Swiss cellulotherapy from the Valmont Clinic for a facial designed to smooth facial lines and restore elasticity.

SIP Winemaker Jesse Katz of Aperture Cellars oversees Montage

Healdsburg’s 15-plus acres of rolling vineyards. Head to the winery, 6 miles away, to taste Bordeaux-inspired blends in the stunning, modern tasting center featuring photography by Andy Katz.

EAT & SLEEP Chef Jason Pringle turns out seasonally driven, Frenchand California-inspired dishes at Montage Healdsburg’s Hazel Hill; opt for a seat on the shady patio for panoramic views of the property. Book a night in one of the resort’s 130 bungalow-style guestrooms and suites nestled into the hillsides. (Lodging from $1,455) M A R I N J U LY 2 0 2 2 59

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When state parks fill up, try camping in a county park this summer for better availability and lower rates. BY LOTUS ABRAMS AND CARRIE KIRBY

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It’s a summer bummer: You dig out the hammocks, marshmallow sticks and portable cocktail shaker only to realize that every state park campground within 200 miles is fully booked. When facing this trailblock, try staying at a county or regional park instead. In the Bay Area, there are plenty of lovely county park campgrounds to choose from that tend to remain available long after their more-famous state park counterparts are spoken for.

Besides greater availability, county parks are also often more affordable. If you aren’t sure how to reserve a campsite at a park near you, start with the county website. You could also try aggregators such as AllStays (allstays.com) or Campendium (campendium.com). Here are some great Bay Area county and regional park alternatives to popular state parks.

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LAKE CAMPING

If you missed out on booking one of the coveted campsites at Lake Tahoe’s DL Bliss or Emerald Bay state parks this summer, which provide prime access to the lake and the scenic Rubicon Trail, you might still be able to enjoy lake camping closer to home at one of these East Bay campgrounds.

Anthony Chabot Regional Park Only 20 minutes from downtown Oakland, this lovely campground overlooks Lake Chabot. Campers can enjoy fishing and boating on the lake, plus miles of hiking, horseback riding and biking trails through the 3,304-acre regional park’s grasslands, chaparral and eucalyptus groves.

Choose from 53 drive-in tent campsites, 10 walk-in tent sites and 12 RV campsites with full hookups. $35 tent or RV with no hookups, $50 RV with hookups; ebparks.org/parks/anthony-chabot

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Del Valle Regional Park There are plenty of activities to keep campers busy at Del Valle Regional Park, located 10 minutes away from Livermore. Central to the park is the 5-mile-long lake — perfect for boating, fishing, windsurfing and swimming when water quality allows (check the park’s website for updates), with lifeguards on duty during the high season.

Boat rentals are available at the marina.

Del Valle offers 150 campsites, 21 of which have water, sewage and electrical hook-ups for RVs. $25 tent (hike-in), $35 tent or RV with no hookups, $45 RV with hookups; ebparks.org/parks/visitor-centers/ del-valle

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Sleeping among the towering redwoods at Big Basin State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains is an experience not to be missed, but the campgrounds are currently closed as crews work to restore the park from 2020’s CZU Lightning Complex Fire, and even before that, reservations at the popular park were hard to come by. Here are two alternatives for redwood camping in the area.

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Sanborn County Park Located in Santa Clara County, Sanborn County Park boasts 22 miles of trails that wind through redwoods and tan bark oaks. In August and early September, you can even attend a live theatrical performance when Silicon Valley Shakespeare performs Measure for Measure and Sense and Sensibility. (Buy tickets in advance at svshakespeare.org/tickets.)

The campground offers 15 RV sites and 33 walk-in tent sites (carts are provided to move gear from the parking lot). $18 tent, $44 RV; parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/sanborn-county-park Memorial County Park After closing for more than a year to complete improvements, the 673-acre park, located 15 minutes away from Pescadero, reopened last year with brand-new facilities, including new restroom and shower buildings and resurfaced roads. Old growth redwoods, a short hike to a swimming hole in Pescadero Creek and an amphitheater where outdoor movies are shown June through October make this campground a family favorite.

There are a total of 158 campsites at Memorial Park, and some can accommodate recreational vehicles up to 35 feet in length, though there are no hookups. $30 tent, $35 small RVs, $40 large RVs; parks. smcgov.org/memorial-park

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Jenner’s Salt Point State Park, with its majestic coastal hikes and underwater marine reserve, books up fast. There are two other local parks in the area, however, where you can find perks like knockout ocean views, lovely beaches with tide pools, birds galore and access to hikes among the redwoods.

Stillwater Cove Just south of Salt Point, this picturesque park is a go-to spot for tidepooling, fishing, diving and ocean kayaking. Or, hike 3 miles of trails, including a spur trail, to see the one-room Fort Ross Schoolhouse, which was built at Fort Ross in 1885 and moved to Stillwater Cove Regional Park in 1974 for preservation.

The campground, tucked into a grove of redwoods across the highway from the beach, features 23 tent and RV campDoran Regional Park sites, some with ocean views. $37; parks. sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/find-a-park/ stillwater-cove-regional-park

Carrie Kirby is a writer whose work has appeared in San Francisco Magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle and the Chicago Tribune, among other publications. She lives in Alameda with her husband and kids, and blogs about family travel using miles and points at TheMilesMom.net.

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Doran Regional Park Farther south on Bodega Bay, this park features a wide 2-mile stretch of beach and a boat launch that provides access to Bodega Harbor and Bodega Bay for sport fishing, kayaking and kite surfing. Hikers can stroll the length of the beach or walk a short trail through grassy dunes and on a boardwalk.

Split among five different campgrounds adjacent to the beach are 112 drive-in tent and RV campsites and 15 walk-in tent sites. $37; parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/ find-a-park/doran-regional-park

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Tenaya Lodge’s new cabins and tours ease access to the national park. BY JEANNE COOPER “Yosemite puts on a new dress every season,” tour guide Amanda Von Raeder observes. But this summer has also meant plenty of alterations to visitors’ plans, thanks to a reservation system affecting most day visitors during peak hours through Sept. 30; the closure of the road to Glacier Point until at least 2023; and, at press time, construction blocking the Bridalveil Fall viewing area.

Thankfully, Tenaya Lodge’s small-group, all-day Yosemite360 tours ($185 for adults, $95 for kids 12 and under) make it easy to explore the park no matter what the season. There’s no worry about nabbing a reservation, navigating mountain roads or hunting for parking. Instead, you’ll enjoy riding in a comfy new 10-passenger van, a picnic lunch below breathtaking Yosemite Falls — among other scenic stops — and lively commentary by guides like Von Raeder, who grew up in the park.

You don’t have to stay at the lodge, 2 miles from the park’s south entrance, to book one of the tours, but there’s no better post-park retreat than its Explorer Cabins (tenayalodge.com; from $335).

Introduced in late 2019, then closed for much of the pandemic, these handsome two-bedroom cottages include a living room with a gas fireplace, modern kitchenette, king bed in one bedroom and bunk beds or queen bed in the other, tiled bathroom, and front or rear deck with Adirondack-inspired rocking chairs.

Clustered among towering pines next to Big Creek, the 50 cabins are an easy, if slightly uphill, 10-minute walk to the main lodge. Guests can enjoy all of eco-friendly Tenaya Lodge’s amenities, including a daily nature walk, electric mountain bikes (great for heading to nearby Jackson Falls), indoor and outdoor pools, the newly renovated Ascend spa, and hearty cuisine in its all-day restaurant and deli.

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Travel writer and guidebook author Jeanne Cooper lives in Hawaii, where she volunteers with the Hawaii Island Humane Society and St. James’ Community Meal.

Wondering what it's like to visit Yosemite during quieter times? Our writer Carry Kirby explored the park during 2020 ­— read her account here:

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Local Latin American restaurants 4th of July events Where to eat in Corte Madera and Larkspur Kaiyo Rooftop

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Beyond the Border “Latin American” is a sweeping term, a generalization that captures little of the cultural nuances of a region that includes countless countries and peoples, and spans from the southern tier of the United States through the Caribbean to the tip of Argentina.

Though it is impossible to include the entirety of the exploding Latin American food scene in Marin and the Bay Area, here are a few ideas to get you thinking about the culinary origins of your next meal.

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Holy Chile Mole A 10th-generation Romani-Serbian and current resident of Novato, Mark Adams runs a food truck with his wife, Deanna, that includes Serbian, American and Mexican fl vors. He has a family recipe called chile mole salsa that goes back generations: Tomatoes, peppers and jalapeños are slow-roasted, then blended with seasonings and oil for an addictive sauce that is layered on everything from a street dog to vegan tacos and a club melt on sourdough. “Most people say it’s like nothing they’ve ever tried,” Adams says, who admits he will turn anything into a taco.

Look for the truck on Saturday and Sunday at Larkspur’s Marin Country Mart and at the seasonal

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markets in Novato on Tuesday nights and Wednesdays in Fairfax. 415.233.0049; instagram.com/holychilemole Cocina Antigua Stretching from the Yucatan Peninsula through Belize, El Salvador and Guatemala, the cuisine of the ancient Maya comes through in the hands of Mayra Ordoñez and Juan Cutz at their restaurant dedicated to the cuisine of Central America. The region’s famous dishes — pupusas, tacos chapines (Guatemalan style), hilachas (shredded beef stew), huevos revueltos and fried plantains — are just some of the daily offering . 1559 South Novato Blvd, Suite J, Novato; 415.895.5960; cocinaantigua.negocio.site La Vier Latin Fusion Owner Gabriela Vieyra credits the imagination and culinary skill of her chef and husband, Guillermo Lara, who hails from Mexico’s Yucatan, for a culinary style that seems to encompass a world of fl vor in a Latin American package. Rosemary lamb chops with ancho fig auce or guava, lime and garlic shrimp with tostones express Lara’s passion for his work and his interest in other cultures. One taste of his chicken mole enchiladas and you, too, will want to spend an evening on La Vier’s sweet patio. 1025 C St, San Rafael; 415.295.7990; instagram.com/lavierlatin fusioncuisine

Brazilian Breads Although the restaurant is beloved for its gluten-free cheese bread, feijoada, available as a side dish, might be the most important dish in the Brazilian culinary canon. Addictive yucca sticks are perfect for dipping into the creamy black bean stew, thickly larded with chunks of baby back ribs, pork sausage, pork loin and bacon. Tropical salad with hearts of palm and beetroot or an eggplant sandwich (berinjela) with provolone suit those days when meat is not a must. It’s all served from a tiny, takeout-only storefront next to an auto parts store (yes, there is parking). 26 Medway Road, #7, San Rafael; 415.521.5651; brazilianbreads.com Kaiyo Rooftop Peruvian Nikkei, a cuisine that arose from the infl ence of Japanese immigrants, is the sweet spot at the second location of Kaiyo (the fir t is in Cow Hollow).

Start a meal with a classic pisco sour before jumping into small plates of pork bao buns or green lip mussels on the half shell. It’s all a warmup for the tiraditos, the Peruvian riff on ceviche, or a pla ter of sushi.

The views from the 12th-floor roof deck are second to none. 701 Third St, San Francisco; 415.800.8141; kaiyosf.com

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While we await Burmatown’s second location, consider that Corte Madera and Larkspur’s dining scenes include classics — Marin Joe’s will soon celebrate 70 years in business — and favorites like R’noh Thai and Roma Antica. What restaurants do you support? Tell us!

CORTE MADER A Amy's Drive Thru American Known for salads, veggie burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches, the organic fast food concept that originated in Santa Rosa is best experienced via the namesake drive-through, but is just as fun to eat on the colorful, shaded patio. The burrito is even available gluten-free.

5839 Paradise Drive, 415.737.0655 Boca Pizzeria Italian The Italian-inspired pizzeria with a covered outdoor patio at The Village utilizes Northern California’s bounty of seasonal ingredients and showcases local microbreweries and wine country’s boutique varietals. The menu includes appetizers, salads of organic produce when available, pastas, local free-range poultry and meats, desserts, and Neapolitan-style pizzas with house-made mozzarella. 1544 Redwood Hwy, 415.924.3021 Cafe Verde Californian This revamped cafe offers Neapolitan pizza, pasta, risotto and salads nearly all day long. Enjoy any of these items inside or out on the patio along with local and international wines and beers.

502 Tamalpais Drive, 415.927.1060 Flores Mexican With an emphasis on regional Mexican dishes and

flavors sourced from family recipes, the menu is based on California seasonality and revolves around gluten-free masa. The daily-made tortillas are featured in dishes such as duck confit enchiladas, Dungeness crab tostadas and chilibraised beef short ribs.

There’s a full bar to boot and everything is easily enjoyed on their large, heated patio. 301 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.500.5145 Marin Joe’s Italian A Marin mainstay for over 50 years, with a menu of soups, salads, seafood, mesquite-grilled or sautéed meats and a plethora of pasta options. To add to your dining experience, order the table-side prepared Caesar salad.

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Enjoy a drink and hear local musicians at the well-known piano bar.

1585 Casa Buena Drive, 415.924.2081 Pig In a Pickle American Fresh and locally sourced brisket, pork, ribs and chicken get star billing at this Town Center eatery. Sauces are crafted to represent various American barbecue regions, including Memphis and South Carolina. House-made pickles, buns and sausages will keep you coming back. 341 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.891.3265

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RH Marin American Ride up the golden-hued elevator to the top floor to a restaurant bedecked in RH style and linger over a shaved vegetable salad, a truffled grilled cheese sandwich on Panorama Bakery sourdough or a namesake RH Burger. This rooftop sunroom and outdoor lounge boasts glass ceilings and walls for an epic view of Mt. Tam and a feeling of floating above it all. 1750 Redwood Highway at The Village, 628.266.2040

Backstage Californian The U-shaped bar makes a comfortable, sociable setting for wine tasting, light appetizers (warmed nuts, artichoke dip) and small plates (avocado toast, charcuterie boards) in downtown Larkspur.

Or, nab a seat on the patio to enjoy flights of exclusive picks from small-scale California vineyards on a sunny day. 295 Magnolia Ave, 415.898.6778

Veggie Grill Vegan/ Vegetarian A fastcasual restaurant chain that celebrates all things veg by offering a variety of hot sandwiches and burgers, entree salads, bowls, home-style plates, shareable sides, organic teas and housemade desserts prepared only with vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts.

147 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.945.8954

Don Antonio Italian Antonio Volpicelli, of the former Don Antonio in Tiburon, runs this location in Larkspur. Choose from standbys like gorgonzola gnocchi, veal parmesan and carbonara and an extensive wine list, all served either inside or out on the spacious patio. Look for the Maine lobster special on Tuesdays. 455 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.3332

Zinz Wine Bar Californian Locals pop by the petite wine bar for its cozy, sophisticated atmosphere and an eclectic array of boutique wines, craft beer and light appetizers. An expansive outdoor seating area is partially covered and heat lamps warm the quaint neighborhood space. They also host events and happy hours.

207 Corte Madera Ave, 415.927.9466

Farm House Local Californian A downtown Larkspur gem that is sure to please with simple, healthy food in a warm, cozy atmosphere, both indoors and on the covered patio. The seasonal menu, inspired

by American classics, includes biscuits and gravy; a “BLAT” (with avocado) sandwich; and a daily fluffy omelet stuffed with local meats, vegetables and artisanal cheeses. 25 Ward St, 415.891.8577

Farmshop American Farmshop Marin is a top spot for people watching and earns raves for its avocado hummus and Neapolitan-style pizzas pulled from the beehive oven. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

2233 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.755.6700 Hog Island Oyster Co. Seafood The full-service Marin Country Mart location features a full bar with seasonal cocktails, beer and wine and the same bay-to-bar philosophy as the Tomales Bay original. Sit inside or at one of the picnic tables facing the Bay before satiating that oyster craving; then, check the day’s menu to see what was most recently pulled from Marin’s waters before deciding what else to eat. 2401 Larkspur Landing Circle, 628.253.5905 Left Bank Restaurant French This authentically classic brasserie has been serving the Larkspur community for more than two decades.

Whether on the patio, at the European-style bar or in the casually elegant main dining room with a huge fireplace, it’s a fun and French downtown experience. The restaurant is also hosting two “virtual” restaurant concepts for takeout and delivery only, a Mac ’n Cheese Shop and Lito’s Cocina Hispana (Spanish/Mexican).

507 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.3331

Perry's American Perry's on Magnolia has the quintessentially American fare, bustling bar and warm personality the San Francisco original has always been famous for. Along with three separate dining rooms in a historic building, there’s outdoor dining under the twinkling lights on the patio and in the redwood grove. 234 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.1877 Picco Californian Popular since its inception, Picco has a seasonally driven menu featuring items such as risotto (made every half hour), mesquite octopus tostada and butterscotch pot de creme that keep attracting return visits. The warm wood and brick interior is fronted by a popular, six seat bar. 320 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.0300 Rustic Bakery Californian The Maringrown bakery is known and loved the world over.

Organic bread, croissants and pastries baked fresh each morning and salads, sandwiches, and soups for lunch make Rustic a local staple.

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July 4TH Fireworks and Events There are countless ways to honor Independence Day with parades, fireworks and merriment around the Bay Area.

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JUNE 30–JULY 4 Marin County Fair After a twoyear hiatus, the Ferris wheel rises once again over the San Rafael Civic Center, and all the cotton candy, corn dogs and funnel cake you can eat will be back, too. Though competitive exhibits are back and will be judged, they are completely online this year, as the main exhibit hall remains closed. “It’s a transition year,” says Gabriella

Calicchio, director of the county’s Cultural Services Department, which produces the fair. “We’re calling it the Home County Fair because we really want to celebrate our community,” she says.

There will be screens placed outside, projecting submitted artworks, and Daniel Castor of San Rafael’s Castor Architecture is developing a 30-foot sunflower sculpture

as a fair showpiece.

Castor notes that the sunflower, native to North America, is the national flower of Ukraine but that Russia and Ukraine — together — produce close to 40% of the world’s sunflower oil and seeds. “I am intrigued by the idea that the sunflower could serve as a symbol of the hope, sent from us here, that these peoples can someday go back to the business of

making sunflowers for the rest of the world,” Castor says.

Furry friends will be well-represented at the “fur and feathers tent,” sheep dog trials and the pony vaulting event. In addition to the carnival food and wine slushies, local vendors, such as Fairfax’s The Juicery, San Rafael’s Big Jim’s Barbecue and San Rafael’s Johnny Doughnuts will be in attendance. Of course,

there will be fireworks every night (for precisely 12 minutes, 48 seconds), and the evening’s bands range from Marin’s Pablo Cruise and Sons of Champlin to Sheila E. and Digable Planets. The fair averages 20,000 people a day, with 30,000 expected on July 4, according to Calicchio.

“People want their Marin County Fair,” she says. marincounty.org

JULY 4 Sausalito Fireworks and Parade Kick off he day with a parade down Bridgeway and Caledonia, followed by a picnic at Dunphy Park, where Marin’s The Humdinger Band will perform.

Gabrielson Park hosts the evening events with live music and a 30-minute fireworks show set to begin at 9:15 p.m. sausalito.gov

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JULY 4 San Francisco Fireworks Pier 39 hosts a day of activities, culminating in a 6 p.m. concert at Aquatic Park and the pyrotechnic show at 9:30 p.m. sf.gov JULY 4 Ol’ Fashioned July 4 Parade The town of Half Moon Bay returns to the past with a parade along Main Street celebrating the town’s history. visithalfmoonbay.org JULY 4 Fourth of July Celebration The parade starts at 10 a.m. with float judging in front of Sonoma City Hall on Sonoma’s Town Plaza, where festival games,

food, live entertainment and the annual “splash zone” will take place, followed by a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. at General Vallejo’s Field. sonomavolunteer firefighters.org JULY 4 Fourth of July Spectacular The Santa Rosa Symphony and Transcendence Theater Company put on an evening of show tunes and patriotic classics, followed by what is said to be the largest postconcert fireworks show in Sonoma at 9:30 p.m. gmc.sonoma.edu

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to add some sizzle to the long holiday weekend. ranchonicasio.com JULY 9 A Celebration of American Song Merola’s Summer Festival continues with a tribute to music from the Great American Songbook and celebrates talents such as Leonard Bernstein, Leon Carr, Lerner and Loewe, Frank Loesser, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and more. merola.org JULY 14 Corinne Bailey Rae The English singer and songwriter and Grammy winner best known for her 2006 single “Put Your Records On” drops by San Francisco in support of her new album, The Sea. palaceoffinearts.org

JULY 1 Foreverland Also known as The Electrifying Tribute to Michael Jackson, the band aims to honor and pay homage to the “King of Pop” with jamming renditions of “Thriller,” “Smooth Criminal” and more. sweetwatemusichall.com

JULY 21 Nomad Session Prepare for experimental instrumentation as the woodwind and brass octet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone and tuba) explore singular orchestral possibilities, classical pieces like Holst’s “Planets Suite” and pop, including Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” as part of a program of free, familyfriendly performances during the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. ybgfestival.org

JULY 4 The Zydeco Flames The powerful grooves of the West Coast’s hottest zydeco band are just the thing

JULY 24 LeAnn Rimes Southern roots music sensation Amythyst Kiah opens for the iconic country singer

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ARTS & LECTURES THROUGH JULY 2 Don Giovanni Mozart’s propulsive score, as conducted by Bertrand de Billy, sets a lively tone for the dark comedy and darker deeds in this opera that involves murder, mayhem and a mission to unmask the culprit. sfopera.com THROUGH JULY 3 Let’s Dance Fusing Latin, jazz, and modern music and dance styles, songs from Broadway shows

such as 42nd Street, Guys and Dolls, Wicked and Company are at the heart of this program conceived by Luis Salgado (In the Heights), Matt Smart (Hamilton) and Amanda M. Stuart (Harmony). bestnightever.org JULY 1–2 Religion Kitendi Kiandanda Dance Theater considers Congolese Sapeurs instigators of a movement called “La Sape,” which is characterized by the wearing of haute couture fashions, as

sociopolitical metaphors for the legacy and ongoing political ramifications of European slavery and colonization in both Africa and America. sfiaf.org JULY 26 Michael Pollan The author of This Is Your Mind on Plants and cofounder of the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics takes a deep dive into three psychoactive plants: opium, caffeine and mescaline. cityarts.net

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best known for the Grammy-winning song “Blue,” who is touring in advance of her September 2022 album release, God’s Work. sterngrove.org JULY 30–31 Blue Note Jazz Festival Comedian Dave Chappelle is scheduled to host a twoday lineup at Charles Krug Winery with festival artist in residence Robert Glasper and special guests including Erykah Badu, Maxwell and BJ the Chicago Kid. bluenotejazzfestival.com

COMEDY JULY 10 S.F. Comedy Showcase Held every Sunday, the weekly show has launched the careers of Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho and W. Kamau Bell, among others. punchlinecomedyclub.com JULY 29–30 Christina P. The star of Netflix’s Mother Inferior, dedicated Bauhaus fan and cohost (with her husband comedian Tom Segura) of the podcast “Your Mom’s House”, discusses the realities of motherhood, getting older and her own childhood. cobbscomedy.com

FILM JULY 1 Back to the Future The Lark Theater’s drive-in program returns for the

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JULY 23–24 Pixar in Concert Selections from Pixar films including A Bug’s Life, Brave, Cars, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Inside Out, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story and more are accompanied by the San Francisco Symphony, conducted by Sarah Hicks. sfsymphony.org

MUSEUMS THROUGH AUG 14 Obama Portraits The iconic official portraits of President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama from artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are presented in the American Art collection at the DeYoung, along with a video from the National Portrait Gallery. deyoung.famsf.org

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artist David Huffman’s Traumanauts (characters who traverse the galaxy) series explores science fiction, formalist abstraction and social justice movements of the late 20th century in a range of media, including large-scale canvas, works on paper, ceramics, video and printmaking. moadsf.org THROUGH AUG 28 Seen & Unseen In the first exhibit of her work in more than 20 years, experimental photographer Imogen Cunningham’s images are the focus of this exhibit in Sonoma that includes street portraits from San Francisco’s HaightAshbury district and Paris, as well as family photographs, portraiture and abstract still lifes. svma.org

THROUGH FALL 2022 Creative Conservation Featuring painted creations by rescued and rehabilitated animals and wildlife-inspired works from human collaborators, the plight of the animals featured in Disney’s The Jungle Book is front and center and paired with The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece exhibit that opens in late June. waltdisney.org JULY 16–NOV 27 Faith Ringgold Bringing together more than 50 years of work, including her experimental story quilts and paintings from her renowned American People and Black Light series, the retrospective of this American artist traces her evolution, which expanded to consider the political and social

changes taking place in the United States throughout her life. deyoung.famsf.org JULY 29–JANUARY 8, 2023 Hella Feminist Combining art and historical artifacts to explore feminism’s diverse stories in the Bay Area, an exhibition divided into three sections, Mind, Body and Spirit, includes newly commissioned works rooted in the idea that discrimination against all elements of identity (gender, class, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, education, age, etcetera) is interlinked. museumca.org

EVENTS JULY 1–4 Fillmore Jazz Fest From sunup to sundown, groove to the

sound of music emanating from multiple stages, browse arts and crafts stands, and revel in the reunion of San Francisco’s citizens at a 12-block street party. fillmorejazzfest.com JULY 15–24 Festival Napa Valley Dedicated

JULY 16 Bastille Day Festival Paris is San Francisco’s sister city, so SF will celebrate all things French with a Citroen vintage car show, petanque tournament, Course de Garçon de Café (waiter’s race), tours of San Francisco’s French Quarter and more. bastilledaysf.org JULY 16 Caviar Carnival Tiburon’s Main Street will turn into a one-day midway, where carnival games and live music and champagne, oysters and caviar from The

Caviar Co. are just a few of the enticements to celebrate the ocean’s bounty. thecaviarco.com JULY 18 National Caviar Day Bumps of California Caviar Company’s signature white sturgeon, plus champagne and canapés, are part of a no-reservations-needed special event at The Bump Bar to celebrate the briny delicacy. californiacaviar.com JULY 23 Beatles in the Park Musical director Joe Bagale and his 13-piece band will play a full range of the 1960s pop phenom’s music stylings at Creek Park, a fundraiser for the San Anselmo Arts Commission to benefit youth artist scholarships. sananselmoarts.org JULY 23–24 San Francisco Marathon There are plenty of distances to choose

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to the sounds of America, this year’s celebration of the music, wine and food of Napa features symphonic concerts, opera, jazz and dance as well as Taste of Napa on July 16 and 20, plus admission-free, small ensemble concerts at CIA at Copia. festivalnapavalley.org

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from, but only the Full Marathon and UltraMarathon Second Loop has runners pacing themselves over the Golden Gate Bridge before looping through Sausalito and the Marin Headlands (miles 8–12) before the finish on the Embarcadero. thesfmarathon.com JULY 29–AUG 14 Hooray for Hollywood Featuring 15 performers and a full band of

brass, strings and percussion, a century of movie themes from The Wizard of Oz to The Greatest Showman and from Ritchie Valens to Prince, are brought to the stage at Jack London State Historic Park. bestnightever.org

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California Academy of Sciences Big Bang Gala keynote speaker Alexandra Cousteau

California Academy of Sciences Raises $2 Million for Critical Coral Reef Restoration

IMPACT: Supporting the academy’s mission to regenerate the natural world through innovative programs and initiatives like Hope for Reefs

account the numerous demands, threats and developments these systems are facing.

Guests enjoyed a seated dinner, during which Scott D. Sampson, PhD, and executive director of the academy, shared the organization’s bold new mission to regenerate the natural world.

Later in the evening, the Big Bang after-party welcomed a second wave of guests who enjoyed a dessert reception along with creative cocktails and festive music from DJ TOY, along with a silent disco. By the close of the evening, the event raised a stunning $2 million.

SPONSORS: Autodesk, Carmel Partners, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Deloitte and Egon Zehnder

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On April 28, the California Academy of Sciences hosted its largest annual fundraiser, Big Bang Gala, in person. More than 900 guests filled the expansive museum in Golden Gate Park to support the academy’s ambitious Hope for Reefs initiative to help save coral reefs for future generations.

The evening began with a cocktail reception, followed by a talk by Luiz Rocha, PhD, who spoke about the project, which is taking critical reef conservation work to the next level. Keynote speaker Alexandra Cousteau, cofounder of Oceans 2050, advocated for preserving natural water systems within a generation, taking into

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Marin Valentine’s Ball Generates $250,000 for Marin’s Youth April 29 was this year’s date for the Marin Valentine’s Ball, a 25-year-old tradition that benefits Marin nonprofits Side by Side, North Bay Children’s Center and the Godmothers of Catholic Charities St. Vincent’s School for Boys. The $250,000 raised during the course of the evening will support more than 3,000 youth and their families.

At Peacock Gap Golf Club, event-goers were entertained by strolling acrobatic contortionists and later danced to the grooves of one of the Bay Area’s most popular cover bands, Wonderbread 5.

Liam Mayclem, Emmy Award-winning radio and TV personality, was the evening’s host.

California State Senator Mike McGuire was presented with the Hal Brown Memorial Philanthropy Award for his support of children and youth; and Mary Denton, Side by Side’s former CEO, was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Notable event attendees included Darin and Christine Bosch, Andrew Broughton, Lisa Brayton, Katie Rice, Chris Roeder and Russell Woods.

Mary Denton, Chris Brown, and Mike McGuire

IMPACT: Ensuring that all Marin children and youth have a chance to thrive, regardless of their circumstances in life

SPONSORS: Brayton Purcell, LLP, CBRE, Enlow Associates, Marin Sanitary Service, Trainor Commercial Construction and Make It Better Media Group

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Lifehouse’s Popular Great Chefs and Wineries Back In-Person New and longtime supporters of Lifehouse, a Marin-based nonprofit that improves the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, were only too happy to show up for great food and wine at this year’s Great Chefs and Wineries event, which returned in-person on April 23 after being held virtually for the past two years.

Rock and roll legend Huey Lewis returned as honorary chair, joined by Heidi Krahling as culinary host and Betty Yu of KPIX as emcee.

This year’s fundraiser featured 42 Northern California restaurants, wineries and libation companies. The crowd, which also included Bud E. Luv and Mary Jane Burke, enjoyed a dance performance by Lifehouse participants and an intimate performance by musical guest Jefferson Starship.

The 2022 Great Chefs and Wineries raised more than $500,000 for programs and services for the 370 people Lifehouse serves.

Betty Yu and Huey Lewis with Lifehouse Dancers

IMPACT: Improving the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

SPONSORS: Thirty Seven Wines, Brayton Purcell, Hub International, All American Printing, Bank of Marin and Make It Better Media Group’s Marin Magazine

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An Artful Abode A family house finds new energy, thanks to commissions by Bay Area artists and thoughtfully chosen antiques.

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Previous page: In the guest room, Bay Area decorative painter Caroline Lizarraga created an ethereal effect on the walls. The bed and nightstands are from Lawson Fenning. This page: The family room includes a wall hanging by artist Windy Chien. Hollenbeck arranged for the wife, who is a ceramicist, to meet artist Chien and learn about her knot-tying process.

After more than a decade of living in a shingled Marin home from the early 1900s, a couple — the husband is a tech executive and the wife is an artist — found themselves longing for a more vibrant interior.

“They were living with furnishings they had brought from their previous home in Chicago,” says Holly Snow Hollenbeck, founder of HSH Interiors. “They wanted their home to be a little sexier, a little swankier.”

The couple hired Hollenbeck, whose firm includes a staff f 14 in its San Francisco and Lake Tahoe offices, to oversee an interior refresh. Previous owners had added to the once-small cottage, which is located in southern Marin, so it offered 5,000 square feet, with an open flow and a thoughtful floor plan. The couple had previously renovated the kitchen and, architecturally speaking, the house had worked well for the owners as they raised their two children, one now a teen and the other in college. However, the furnishings and decor felt dated and no longer matched the couple’s aesthetic, which had evolved over the years.

The living room summed up all the wife’s frustrations: It was centrally located and open to the kitchen and dining room, yet it was rarely used. “The old furniture wasn’t welcoming enough,” Hollenbeck observes. “She wanted to sit by the fire and have cocktails before dinner. She’s a great cook and loves to entertain.” Hollenbeck suggested a U-shaped sectional that was both sophisticated and welcoming. “It creates a great conversational area,” Hollenbeck says. “It radically transforms the room.” She also redid the fireplace with a custom marble surround.

In the dining room, the antique Biedermeier dining table was one of the few existing pieces that the wife loved and wanted to keep. “Biedermeier is beautiful; it’s known for gorgeous woods and high-gloss finishes,” Hollenbeck explains.

“Because it has clean lines, it can lean toward modern, which is what the homeowner wanted.” Still, Hollenbeck worried that just one Biedermeier piece would feel random, so she found a Biedermeier bar that

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she lined in orange leather and placed in the living room. Also in the living room, two Biedermeier stools — reupholstered in long goat fur — complete the picture.

Throughout the process, the wife was the primary decision maker. She’s a ceramic artist, so Hollenbeck made sure to introduce her to several of the artists who made the new furnishings. The wall hanging in the family room is by Windy Chien, who once worked at Apple and taught herself to tie a new knot every day for a year during a sabbatical, which launched her career as an artist. “My client got to pick the rope and the knot style for the custom installation,” Hollenbeck says.

The piece perfectly ties together the couple’s interests in tech and art.

Hollenbeck commissioned work from two other artists for the bedrooms: fabric artist Carolyn Ray and San Francisco decorative

The dining room centers around the homeowners’ beloved Biedermeier table. To balance the lacquered wood, Hollenbeck added a gold sideboard by Mr. Brown London and a pair of lamps by ceramicist Eric Roinestad.

The living room includes a mohaircovered sectional by Baxter. There are three antique Biedermeier pieces: a bar that Hollenbeck lined with orange leather; and two vintage stools, which are covered in long goat fur.

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painter Caroline Lizarraga. “We had a vision for what we wanted, so we looked at wallpaper, but none of it was quite right,” Hollenbeck explains. “We turned to Caroline to give the room the ethereal, airy, calming feel we were looking for.”

One place where wallpaper did work was the main floor’s powder room. “Once we elevated the living and dining spaces, the powder room needed to go hand-in-hand,” Hollenbeck says. The gold-and-white wallpaper provides drama, which is enhanced by the luxurious floating sink, made of marble.

Hollenbeck notes that even though the husband was a silent partner in the project, she feels like she captured both spouses’ personalities. “I love learning about what my clients collect and what their interests are,” she says. “It helps me picture the environment they’d be comfortable in.”

Laura Hine is a design and style writer based in Brooklyn.

She’s a former editor-in-chief of Better, as well as Interiors Chicago and NS.

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A 88 Paseo Mirasol, Tiburon 88PaseoMirasol.com | $5,777,000 • 5 beds, 4.5 baths • Enjoy indoor/outdoor living at this spectacular Tiburon residence, set on approximately 3/4 of an acre of land • The park-like grounds feature extraordinary landscaping and a multitude of exterior living spaces with a turf putting green, hot tub, bocce ball court, vegetable gardens and fruit trees, and meandering pathways; ideal lot with potential for a pool • This stunning home features multiple places to entertain and an inviting floor plan sure to appeal to every lifestyle with views of nature in every direction • Beautifully remodeled, chic and stylish chef’s kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, counter seating, and wet bar; adjacent casual dining area and large adjoining family room with built-in media center • 3 car garage with interior access and motor court for multiple vehicles

25 Turtle Rock Court, Tiburon 25TurtleRock.com | $5,775,000 (Co-listed with Monica Pauli, Compass) • 6 beds, 4.5 baths • This custom residence features light filled living spaces and attention to detail throughout, and showcases views of the Richardson Bay and the rolling hills • Desirable floor plan for easy living with all public rooms on the main level; beautiful refinished hardwood flooring throughout the main level, stairway, and upstairs hallway • The recently remodeled chef’s kitchen is ideal for the culinary enthusiast, offering an oversized center island with counter seating, marble countertops, high-end Thermador appliances, and built-in desk • The upstairs features 5 bedrooms (5th bedroom is an ideal nursery or home office next to the primary suite) and 3 bathrooms

37 Alcatraz Ave, Belvedere 37Alcatraz.com | $4,977,000 • 5 beds, 5.5 baths • This exceptional contemporary residence exudes character, style, and elegance with sweeping views spanning Mt. Tamalpais, the San Francisco Yacht Club, Belvedere Island, the bay, San Francisco, and the Bay Bridge • The open and airy living room and dining room feature floor to ceiling windows perfectly framing the picturesque views and offers a serene setting overlooking the San Francisco Bay • The spectacular kitchen offers style and functionality with a center island, counter seating for two, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, a walk-in pantry and high end appliances • The grounds offer an expansive terrace with views of the the bay and beautifully manicured lush landscape

20 Westgate Drive, San Rafael 20WestgateDrive.com | $4,377,000 • 4 beds, 3.5 baths • This one of a kind residence offers unparalleled sophistication and a seamless blend of contemporary architecture showcasing soaring ceilings, gallery walls, natural light, and the finest materials throughout • The beautiful outdoor spaces blend natural and modern landscape elements to create a striking design and captivating aesthetic; this resort-like oasis features a multitude of entertaining areas, stunning pool, IPE wood decks, BBQ with dining area, expansive terraces, and lush level lawn • The sleek, open concept chef’s kitchen offers everything for the culinary enthusiast featuring custom cabinetry, massive center island with ‘Viscon White’ granite countertops and a stainless steel sink, high-end appliances, open beam cathedral ceilings, a wood burning fireplace, Italian large format tile flooring, and folding doors opening to the sunny backyard • 2 car attached garage

45 Monterey Drive, Tiburon 45Monterey.com | $3,777,000 • 4 beds, 3.5 baths • Enjoy comfortable living in this exceptional view residence, ideally located in the Cypress Hollow neighborhood • This contemporary home offers open and airy living areas and picturesque views of San Francisco and Sausalito • Stunning white and bright kitchen boasting Calacatta countertops and backsplash, frameless white cabinetry, center island with seating, high end appliances, and pantry storage; casual dining area opening to a terrace ideal for dining al fresco • The lower level includes the primary suite and two bedrooms, all opening to the spectacular backyard • This entertainer’s dream embodies the indoor – outdoor lifestyle; huge yard with a lush level lawn, expansive patio, hot tub, and mature landscaping • 3 car attached garage with electric charging station

84 Eastview Ave, Tiburon 84Eastview.com | $2,977,000 • 3 beds, 2.5 baths • Blending a contemporary design in a prime location, this one of a kind residence is located on the iconic Corinthian Island offering views of the rolling hills of Tiburon, the bay, Angel Island, the Belvedere Lagoon, and Mount Tamalpais • The inviting outdoors offer multiple places to entertain, ideal for dining al fresco and entertaining family and friends • The sophisticated living room features vaulted ceilings, cherry hardwood floors, multiple windows and a skylight, fireplace, views of the Belvedere Lagoon, Mt. Tamalpais, the Tiburon Hills, and doors opening to a private deck • Gourmet kitchen with high end appliances and views of the sprawling hills and Old St. Hilary • The upper level features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and the laundry room

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CORTE MADERA | $1,500,000 Colony Park charmer that's larger than it looks w/two primary suites.

SAN RAFAEL | $1,495,000 Sophisticated 4br/3.5ba stylish Marin Lagoon home w/lagoon views!

Susan Paul 415.609.7596 sue@susanpaul.com CalRE #01152704

Terri Dawson 415.279.9879 tdawson@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01152254

SAN RAFAEL | $1,450,000 4br/2ba home in Glenwood neighborhood.

SAN RAFAEL | $1,395,000 Stylishly updated 4br/2ba home located on a cul-de-sac!

BEAUTIFUL CORTE MADERA HOME | $4,000,000 CITY

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NOVATO | $1,389,000 San Marin4br/3ba home with free form pool & built-in firepit!

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TIBURON | $12,000,000 World class view destination with Ross-like amenities on 1.44-ac. Space for work, play, relaxation. Infinity pool/spa, championship tennis court.

The Nordstrom Real Estate Team 415.302.7404 CandaceNordstrom@gmail.com CalRE #01320089

SAN FRANCISCO | $2,395,000 Located where the vibrant Russian Hill and Nob Hill neighborhoods intersect, this 3br/2ba condo features a private terrace overlooking the Bay. Eric Schmitt 415.860.5412 eric.schmitt@cbrealty.com CalRE #02011743

NOVATO | $2,300,000 This modern 5br/3.5ba masterpiece in Southern Novato offers a stunning kitchen, spa-like primary retreat, lush landscaping and a 3-car garage!

Abby Tanem 415.497.9542 atanem@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01301798

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NOVATO | $1,675,000 This splendid oasis is your welcoming retreat in a whimsical country setting! Enjoy a glorious home, ADU and a three-car garage!

Abby Tanem 415.497.9542 atanem@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01301798

NOVATO | $1,159,000 3br/2ba with plenty of space to relax or entertain! Entertainment room with kitchenette, office/den + laundry room & lovely backyard.

Jackson-Borders Home Team 415.897.3000 Marie.Borders@cbrealty.com CalRE #01256719 | CalRE #01513285

FOREST KNOLLS | $1,095,000 Beautiful 3BR home w/updated kitchen & bathroom. Open floor plan, custom built-in bunkbed, garden, hot tub & heated sunroom.

Bob Ravasio 415.378.1414 bravasio@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01495983

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SANTA ROSA | $649,500 Move-in ready 3br/2ba updated home with front and back yard offering fruit trees & two attached atriums, all with an abundance of natural light.

Haven O'Halloran 415.302.4960 haven.ohalloran@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01994847

LARKSPUR | $3,995,000 Larkspur Estate Property – Two renovated 1908 craftsman homes!

KENTFIELD | $2,890,000 4br/3.5ba w/gorgeous views, natural light & beautiful patio.

Sue Pence 415.269.0417 sue.pence@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01745825

Tania Reinhard 415.595.1699 taniareinhard@icloud.com CalRE #00959064

KENTFIELD | $1,995,000 3br/3ba cul-de-sac sanctuary w/updated kitchen. Expansive views!

Jen Pennington 415.860.5340 Jen.Pennington@cbrealty.com CalRE #00609688

NOVATO | $1,995,000 Remarkable 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath private residence w/scenic views.

Kim Corbett-Morgan 415.999.9797 Eric J. Morgan 415.999.5382 CalRE #00988741 | CalRE #01999265

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SAN RAFAEL | $1,825,000 Updated 4br/2ba Eichler on level parcel w/open kitchen/dining/FR. Abby Tanem 415.497.9542 atanem@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01301798

GREENBRAE | $1,750,000 Extensively remodeled 3br/2.5ba ground-floor home on the water!

Marty Bautista 415.925.3272 mbautista@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01211231

SAN RAFAEL | $1,798,000 Charming 3br/2.5ba private one-level home w/zen-like backyard!

Kim Corbett-Morgan 415.999.9797 Eric J. Morgan 415.999.5382 CalRE #00988741 | CalRE #01999265

CORTE MADERA | $1,695,000 Mid-century 4br/2ba single-level with easy indoor-outdoor living!

Kim Strub 415.218.4255 Tom Bolles 415.307.4036 CalRE #01402651 | CalRE #01866515

MILL VALLEY | $1,595,000 Enchanting 3br/2ba home awaits you in the Tam Valley flats.

NOVATO | $1,569,000 Split-level4br/3ba Partridge Knolls home w/deck & pergola!

Karyn Battenberg 415.525.9901 kbattenberg@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01729678

Annie Lasley 415.531.2710 annie.lasley@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01214824

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CORTE MADERA | $1,500,000 Colony Park charmer that's larger than it looks w/two primary suites.

SAN RAFAEL | $1,495,000 Sophisticated 4br/3.5ba stylish Marin Lagoon home w/lagoon views!

Susan Paul 415.609.7596 sue@susanpaul.com CalRE #01152704

Terri Dawson 415.279.9879 tdawson@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01152254

SAN RAFAEL | $1,450,000 4br/2ba home in Glenwood neighborhood.

SAN RAFAEL | $1,395,000 Stylishly updated 4br/2ba home located on a cul-de-sac!

Matthew Thomas 415.342.7293 matthew.thomas@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01334223

Greg Corvi 415.548.3245 greg.corvi@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01314816

NOVATO | $1,395,000 Single-level 4br/2.5ba updated home w/ridgeline and valley views!

NOVATO | $1,389,000 San Marin4br/3ba home with free form pool & built-in firepit!

Julie Widergren 415.827.8727 julie.widergren@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01402872

John Hammer 415.971.4769 jhammer@cbnorcal.com CalRE #00975220

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SAN RAFAEL | $1,349,000 Marin 4br/2ba home with ultimate outdoor living experience!

SAN RAFAEL | Price Upon Request Adorable 3br/2ba single-level home with an expansive backyard!

Andrew Falk 415.250.8025 andyfalk2112@yahoo.com CalRE #01459954

Andrew Falk 415.250.8025 andyfalk2112@yahoo.com CalRE #01459954

GREENBRAE | $1,250,000 Unique 3br/2ba home with Mount Tam & San Francisco Bay views!

Yousef Khoury 707.318.9386 David Hernandez 707.334.8093 CalRE #02021319 | CalRE #02140243

NOVATO | $1,248,000 Sun-drenched 3br/2ba home w/newly resurfaced pool and BBQ! Kristie Martinelli 415.412.4720 krissrose12@gmail.com CalRE #01943588

NOVATO | $1,198,000 Single-story 4br/2.5ba stunner with gazebo, pool and patio area!

SAN RAFAEL | $1,099,000 Coveted corner 2br/2ba unit. Smith Ranch Homes 55+ community.

Kristie Martinelli 415.412.4720 krissrose12@gmail.com CalRE #01943588

Lisa Byram 415.846.3821 lisa@lisabyram.com CalRE #01793707

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SAN RAFAEL | Price Upon Request Classic 3bd/2ba mid-century modern Alliance built home!

SAN RAFAEL | $1,080,000 55+ Luxury Villa Living at Smith Ranch Homes! Enjoy serene views!

Andrew Falk 415.250.8025 andyfalk2112@yahoo.com CalRE #01459954

Christine Flechsig 415.320.3433 cflexhomes@gmail.com CalRE #01939464

SAUSALITO | $899,000 Beautiful 2br/2ba loft w/vaulted ceilings & private balcony.

PETALUMA | $862,000 Charming single-level home in East Petaluma!

Karyn Asfour Kambur 415.516.3221 kkambur@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01785669

Abby Tanem 415.497.9542 atanem@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01301798

NOVATO | $785,000 Cozy 3br/2.5ba w/updated kitchen, SS appliances, and private deck.

NOVATO | $675,000 Sunny 2br/1.5ba move-in ready home w/patio, balcony and pool.

Karyn Asfour Kambur 415.516.3221 kkambur@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01785669

John Hammer 415.971.4769 jhammer@cbnorcal.com CalRE #00975220

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SANTA ROSA | $629,500 2br/2ba single-level in Oakmont, a 55+ community w/open floorplan.

NOVATO | $265,000 2br/2ba single-level w/sunroom, spacious LR/DR & open kitchen.

Abby Tanem 415.497.9542 atanem@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01301798

Abby Tanem 415.497.9542 atanem@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01301798

NOVATO | $1,395,000 4br/3ba Home w/fabulous floor plan.

NOVATO | $1,048,000 Incredible 4br/2ba one-level home.

NOVATO | $999,000 4br/3ba Charming home on a corner lot.

SAN RAFAEL | $865,000 Exquisite 3br/2.5ba townhouse.

Greg Corvi 415.548.3245 greg.corvi@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01314816

Azadeh Hunter 415.246.1911 ahunter@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01907055

John Griffin 415.948.7913 john.griffin@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01367584

Florence Richard 415.846.0503 florence.richard@cbnorcal.com CalRE #02093033

TIBURON | $825,000 2br/1ba light-filled single-level condo.

SAN RAFAEL | $799,000 Renovated 2br/2.5ba townhouse with patio.

MILL VALLEY | $639,000 One-level 1br/1ba end unit with views!

NOVATO | $449,000 One-level 2br/1ba end-unit condo w/patio.

Jennifer Boesel 415.497.3383 jboesel@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01201781

Christine Flechsig 415.320.3433 cflexhomes@gmail.com CalRE #01939464

Ave Couris 415.828.9495 avecouris@gmail.com CalRE #00589046

Nina Lo Coco 415.827.9462 nina.lococo@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01979189

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Stephanie Lamarre 415.806.3176 stephanie@stephanielamarre.com

Top Producer 2021 Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty

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A Legacy in Seadrift Once in a generation opportunity to own an oceanfront home and the adjacent lagoon parcel.

The Sherfey Group Serving Marin + Sonoma Counties

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229 + 230 Seadrift Road, Stinson Beach SeadriftLifestyle.com 230 Seadrift Road | $13,695,000 229 Seadrift Road | $2,995,000 *Sale pending at the time of print. Lot lines approximated.

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Sara Sherfey Gemma Cell | 415.302.9408 sherfeygroup@ggsir.com TheSherfeyGroup.com Lic.# 01963881 | Lic.# 01422254

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Breathtaking Modern Retreat in Ross Newly-Constructed in 2019

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Larkspur & Corte Madera “Twin cities” Larkspur and Corte Madera share a police department and a school district, and the area is a retail mecca, with plenty of shops located at the Marin Country Mart, The Village at Corte Madera and the Town Center Corte Madera. Larkspur and Corte Madera are linked by the NWP Railroad Trail, which was once a corridor for the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, an electric line that shuttled passengers between Sausalito and San Anselmo until the early 1940s. The towns come together every Fourth of July for an Independence Day celebration (back this year after a pandemic pause!) that includes a parade, arts and crafts, live music, kids’ activities and food. Each town, however, has its own distinguishing characteristics and history. Larkspur boasts a terminal for the Golden Gate Ferry that shuttles commuters and day trippers to and from San Francisco, and a downtown historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places featuring many notable buildings, including the restored Art Deco Lark Theater. Corte Madera, located at the foot of Mt. Tam and adjacent to Shorebird Marsh and Ring Mountain Preserve, offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor pursuits. — LOTUS ABRAMS

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THE STATS POPULATION: 12,000+ (Larkspur); 9,000+ (Corte Madera) MAYOR: Kevin Haroff (Larkspur); Eli Beckman (Corte Madera) FUN FACTS: It’s generally believed that Larkspur’s name was bestowed by the wife of an early developer who mistook the lupine growing in the area for larkspur. The area around Corte Madera was once known for producing redwood tree lumber, hence the name, which means “chop wood,” in Spanish.

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SAM FRANCIS

California born artist Sam Francis (1923-1994) is regarded as one of the 20th century's leading interpreters of light and color and his work holds references to Abstract Expressionism, Color Field painting, Chinese and Japanese art, Impressionism, and his own Bay Area roots.

Robert Green Fine Arts, established 1969, exhibits primarily painterly, abstract expressive work by painters that thoroughly take advantage of the sensually evocative nature of color and form.

154 THROCKMORTON AVENUE, MILL VALLEY CA 94941 • PHONE 415 381 8776 • ROBERTGREENFINEARTS.COM GALLERY HOURS: FRIDAY - SUNDAY 11-5, MONDAY - THURSDAY BY APPOINTMENT

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