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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

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Ice cream shop named 2018 Business of the Year

Margot’s scoops up award A section of the Hollister Free Lance

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spot in town Margot’s Ice Cream Parlor is named the Business of the Year of 2018

BY JENNY ARBIZU PHOTOGRAPHS BY SCOTT HINRICHS

rowing up in Hollister, Margot Tankersley had a knack for making sweets.

“I started making lollipops in the eighth-grade,” she says.

And by the time she was a student at Boise State University, she realized her candymaking skills could thrill more than just the select few—so she used them to her advantage.

“I sold lollipops at the student union in college for gas money to get back home from Idaho,” she says.

“Always the entrepreneur,” she laughs.

Tankersley’s ice cream parlor, which she co-owns with her mom, Naomi Medina, is now being recognized—many thanks to Tankersley’s witty entrepreneurship and delicious handiwork. ➝ 4

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SWEET TREAT Everyday’s a sundae at Margot’s Ice Cream Parlor in San Juan Bautista.

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Margot’s Ice Cream Parlor in San Juan Bautista has been named San Benito County (SBC) Chamber of Commerce “Business of the Year” of 2018—one of three businesses in the county honored with the title this year.

Recipients of this award are chosen on their excellence in business, customer service, and community involvement. The SBC Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors make selections from nominations that were submitted by the community.

“We feel blessed and honored to be awarded business of the year,” Tankersley says.

The parlor is known for its premium ice cream, Lappert’s Ice Cream, which Tankersley deems the “best ice cream in the county.” It is also known for Tankersley’s delicious candies.

“So many people don’t know we make candy,” she says. “But lately, little by little, people have been recognizing that Kayla’s Kandies is our candy that we make there at our shop.”

Though Tankersley, 52, has made candy since childhood, she never considered owning a business while growing up. After graduating San Benito High School in 1983, she had other career paths set out for her.

“My parents sent me to Idaho State University for pharmacy school; I wanted to be a secretary,”

she says. “So I went to pharmacy school, but my dad said ‘You’re not going there to get an MRS. degree.’”

Three years later she did indeed end up marrying her first husband—who became a pharmacist.

“And I ended up going to Boise State University to get my secretarial degree,” she laughs.

Ever the entrepreneur and handicrafter, though, Tankersley’s love of candymaking allowed her to make some sweet money after she was married—but it started with unwanted results.

“I took a cake decorating class, and then 10 pounds later I thought, there’s got to be something smaller I can make—I’m just eating too many of these cakes.” she says.

That’s when she discovered how to make candies—sweet morsels including chocolate truffles and chocolate lollipops.

Tankersley began selling candies to friends and for her husband’s work fundraisers. And when her daughter Kayla was born in 1988, she had an epiphany on what to call them.

“I said if Wendy’s can be named after [Dave Thomas’s] daughter, I’ll name mine Kayla’s Kandies,” she says.

When Tankersley returned to Hollister in 1995 with Kayla, her entrepreneurial side took over once again, and she went to school for her esthetician license.

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SYMPHONIC CONCERT Experience a symphonic duo concert with Francesco Attesti and Matteo Galli on piano and organ. Attesti is from Cortona, Italy and is a pianist of international acclaim. Galli is from Milan, Italy and is the chief organist at local Basilicas in his hometown. The duo will perform a free concert to the community at large Thursday, Feb. 15, 6:30-8:30pm at Hartnell College, 411 Central Ave. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y8q9gydu.

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HISTORICAL MEMORIES Join the San Juan Bautista Historical Society and longtime resident Jon Mansmith at the SJB Historical Society February Meeting. Mansmith will share memories of people and places in San Juan Bautista. Everyone is welcome to bring questions and old photos and Mansmith may be able to help identify people and places. Take a step back in time Saturday, Feb. 10, 11:30am-1:30pm at Dona Esthers Mexican Restaurant, 25 Franklin St. For more information, visit tinyurl. com/yd2w58ud.

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VALENTINE’S COMEDY Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a night of laughter, dinner and dancing. Enjoy the comedy of Dennis Gaxiola and dance to the music of Soul Kiss. Executive chef Mark Johnson will present a three-course dinner in the romantic Barrel Room. Guests must be 21 or older and dress to impress with collared shirts and no ball caps. Celebrate Valentine’s Day Saturday, Feb. 10, 6-10pm at Leal Vineyards, 300 Maranatha Dr. For more information and to register, visit lealvineyards.com.

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Indulge during the Valentine’s weekend with a very special pairing of chocolate and wine at Jason-Stephens Winery. Each chocolate has been hand selected to express and compliment the flavors of wine. Children and pets on leashes are welcome on the front patio; the tasting room and back patio are restricted to guests that are 21 and over. Experience this special wine and chocolate pairing Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10-11, 11am-6pm at Jason-Stephens Winery, 6500 Brem Lane. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y7hntd95.

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ICE CREAM FAN Even as a child, Tankersley loved sweets. Here she holds up a picture of herself as a little girl taken by her grandfather. some good money by getting her fellow classmates hooked on her truffles and selling it to them. She realized she needed to find a store that could make and sell her chocolates to the public.

At the same time, Medina, who ran a daycare center, was looking for a restaurant to buy in San Juan Bautista.

Fate would have it that the owners of an ice cream parlor in San Juan Bautista were selling their business.

After friends of Medina let them know, the mother daughter duo jumped at the opportunity.

“I thought, wow I can make and sell my candy there.” Tankersley says. “Well, let’s go for it, I said.

How hard can it be?”

Tankersley and Medina have been co-owners of Margot’s Ice Cream Parlor since their first cone was sold on June 14, 1996.

Since opening, Tankersley married Craig Tankersley and had a daughter, Laurie, 14.

The parlor has since become part of the family, says Tankersley’s daughter, Kayla Shinneman, 29.

“Although the family has grown over the years, everyone is still involved and something about a family-run business is so incredibly special,” Shinneman.

Margot’s has sold Lappert’s Ice Cream, which is handmade in Hawaii, exclusively at the store for 20 years. And Lappert’s works with Margot’s to personalize its ice creams.

“The late Mr. Walter Lappert loved coffee and chocolate, so chocolate is in all of his flavors,” she says.

Knowing that some people don’t like chocolate, Tankersley requests Lappert’s leave the chocolate chips out of the Big Cherry Cordial ice cream, as well as the pie crust pieces and nuts out from its Pumpkin Pie ice cream, for the store.

And when Mr. Lappert heard about Tankersley’s candy, Kayla’s Almond Butter Crunch, he felt it should go in an ice cream.

“And so we do, now, have Kayla‘s Almond Crunch, and it has the candy that I make,” Tankersley says.

And what does the name holder of Margot’s candies think of her mom’s success?

“Being the face behind the famous Kayla’s Kandies has been exciting,” says Kayla Shinneman, 29. “I learned about running a business, valuable job skills, and great work ethics. I live in Oregon now, and I am very grateful ➝ 12

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with romantic live music during an elegant three-course champagne dinner at beautiful San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Guests will enjoy appetizers, champagne and dinner including San Juan Oak’s famous chocolate mousse served in an edible chocolate box with locally-made chocolate dipped strawberries. The Moondance Band will set the mood for this romantic evening with live swing, jazz and blues music. Have a romantic Valentine’s Day Wednesday, Feb. 14, 6-10pm at San Juan Oaks, 3825 Union Road, Hollister. Reservations are required, please call 831.636.6127. For more information, visit sanjuanoaks.com.

HOLLISTER TASTE OF SPAIN Enjoy a Taste of Spain at DeRose Winery with

a wide selection of Spanish wines, cheeses and Alphonse DeRose’s world-famous homemade seafood paella. All guests ages 21 and over

are welcome. Reservations are not required, but are greatly appreciated.

Join the party Saturday, Feb. 10, 11am-5pm at DeRose Winery, 9970 Cienega Road. Make reservations at 831.636.9143 or info@derosewine. com. For more information, visit derosewine.com.

FAIRY GARDEN BRUNCH Join ARTI-Culture for a Brunch & Fairy Succulent Garden Making Event at The Grove by Leal Vineyards.

Make and take a fabulous miniature fairy themed succulent garden.

All supplies will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own items to add a personal touch to their gardens. Brunch and drinks will be available for separate

purchase to be enjoyed prior to fairy garden assembly. Get creative and make and take a fairy garden Sunday, Feb. 11, 11am-2pm at The Grove by Leal Vineyards, 7511 Pacheco Pass Highway. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/yde3me9c.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA POETRY CONTEST Join the San Benito County Arts Council at Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. The competition, taking place in San Benito County for the first time, is part of a national program encouraging high school students to learn about great poetry.

STUDENT ART SHOWCASE

Experience “The World Around Me, Celebrating Diversity in the Arts,” a County Arts Showcase featuring the work of students in grades Pre-K through twelfth.

Artwork categories include 2D, 3D and literary art. Live student performances will be featured along with paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, fiction, nonfiction and poetry. All are welcome and admission is free.

Celebrate student art Thursday, Feb. 15, 5-7pm at Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St, Hollister. For more information, visit sbcoe.org.

Attend the competition to watch students from San Benito and Anzar High Schools compete in Live Poetry Contest County Finals. One winner will be chosen to represent SBC at the State Finals. Witness the County Finals Friday, Feb. 9, 6-8pm at Anzar High School, 2000 San Juan Highway. Visit sanbenitoarts.org.

Seek out early wildflower blossoms that bloom and are gone before the start of spring during an afternoon hike at Rancho Cañada del Oro. Participants will stroll along the Longwall Canyon and Mayfair trails during this 4.5-mile long hike. Be prepared for muddy conditions and a stream crossing. Look for early blossoms Sunday, Feb. 18, 1-5pm at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Road, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit openspaceauthority.org

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VALENTINE’S PARTY Dance the night away at the Tortilla Soup Annual Valentine’s Dance at The District Theater. Enjoy Tortilla Soup’s R&B, Soul, Cumbia, Top 40 and Old School sounds as they play music from the ’60s to the present at this Valentine’s celebration for all. Dress to impress in club-dressy attire, no jerseys allowed. Don’t miss the party Saturday, Feb. 10, 8pm-2am at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey St. For more information, visit tinyurl. com/ybr2jq8q.

COMEDY THEATER Enjoy a comedy with heart at Limelight Actors Theater’s production of The Savannah Sipping Society.

Over the course of six months four very different Southern women share laughter, misadventures and cocktails, and form lasting friendships while taking back the joy of life.

Guests are invited to bring dinner and wine to enjoy, corkage fee does apply. The Savannah Sipping Society runs February 9 through March 3 at Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341

BLACK HISTORY Join the Gilroy Center for the Arts at the Fourth

Annual Black History Month Exhibit. Experience the featured art of Black Folk artists, collage artists, photographers, sculptors and more through March 3 at Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St. Admission to the gallery and receptions are always free. For more information, visit gilroyartsalliance.com.

SAN JOSE Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dog at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose.

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MARDI GRAS Head to San Juan Bautista and celebrate Fat Tuesday at Bear’s Hideaway’s Annual Mardi Gras Party, featuring DJ Val. Enjoy a wide selection of local and boutique wines, premium cigars, handcrafted beer and more.

Guests must be 21 or older. Join the party Saturday, Feb. 10, 5-9pm

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Running Shop will be smoking up some delicious barbeque to pair with Breakside’s award winning brews. Don’t miss the fun and great food Sunday, Feb. 11 4:30-8pm at The Running Shop and Hops, 17500 Depot St, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ ybstteuq.

ESTATE DINNER

Enjoy an intimate Valentine culinary experience at the estate home of Fernwood Cellars. Dinner will feature library wines and a multi-course dinner unlike anything Fernwood Cellars has done to date. Several other special treats and surprises will make this the ultimate date night for couples and lovers. Experience an unforgettable Valentine Estate Winery Dinner Saturday, Feb. 10, 5:309:30pm at Fernwood Cellars Winery, 7137 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy. Seating is limited. For tickets and more information, visit fernwoodcellars.com.

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Revel in the lively Lion Dance, make culturally-relevant art and crafts and enjoy traditional and contemporary music and dance performances. Explore Lunar New Year Saturday, Feb. 17, 10am-5pm and Sunday, Feb. 18, noon-5pm at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way. For more information, visit cdm.org.

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EVENTS BOOK SALE Hunt for literary treasures from every genre at the Friends of the Library Book Sale.

Bring the family and support the local Friends of the San Benito County Free Library at a giant book sale. Head to the book shop behind

the library and find something for everyone Saturday, Feb. 10, 10am-noon at the bookshop behind the library, 470 Fifth St, Hollister. For more information, call 831.205.1373.

SUCCULENT PLANTING Make your own succulent garden with The GardenShoppe. Learn how to keep succulent plants healthy and happy for a long time. Class cost is determined by supplies chosen by participants, many containers will be available to choose from. Feel free to bring snacks, beverages can be purchased on site. Plant a garden Saturday, Feb. 10, 11am-2pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St, Hollister. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ydhjhumh.

CREATE & PLAY Encourage learners ages two through five to use their imagination in a fun and creative environment at Create & Play, presented by San Benito County Arts Council. This class introduces new creative activities every week, including painting, collage, clay building, music and movement and helps students build their creative, social and fine & gross motor skills along with their peers and parents. Create & Play meets on Mondays and all materials are included for a $5 drop-in rate. Create and play Monday, Feb. 12, 10-11am at ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth St, Hollister. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/yd6skfgl.

WRITER’S LAB Authors of all genres are invited to drop in and experience The Writer’s Lab weekly workshop. Enjoy flexible space to imagine, experiment and refine the craft of writing.

Participants will discover creativity through discussion, peer to peer mentoring, guest author talks and more. Attendees are welcome to bring working pieces, exciting writing prompts and examples of stellar work to share. The Writer’s Lab will meet Wednesday, Feb. 14, 6-7pm at ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth St, Hollister. For more information, call 831.636.2787 or visit tinyurl.com/yaql9tuq.

BELLY DANCING Learn basic belly dancing techniques in KULA Yoga’s beginner belly dancing class. Participants will explore the fundamental movements of belly dancing at a pace set for beginners.

Discover a deeper connection

to the body while improving confidence and the core. No experience is necessary at this fun class Friday, Feb. 15, 6:45-8pm at KULA Yoga, 350 Sixth St, #102, Hollister. For more information, visit kulayogasbc.com.

TRAVEL & ADVENTURE Discover the world in one weekend, all under one roof at the Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show. Head to America’s favorite travel show, explore endless vacation options and learn from travel experts representing more than 250 destinations from around the globe. Enjoy fun for the whole family with camel rides, virtual reality experiences and song and dance from faraway cultures. Find thousands of vacation options under one roof Saturday Feb. 17, 10am-5pm and Sunday, Feb. 18, 11am-4pm at Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great American Pkwy, Santa Clara.

For more information and tickets, visit travelshows.com/shows/sanfrancisco-bay-area.

PLANT COMMUNITIES HIKE Hike through grassland, chaparral and oak woodland to learn about local plant communities in Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve. See serpentine outcrops and unique native plants that have adapted to succeed in a challenging environment on this moderately paced 4-mile hike. Dress in appropriate layers for winter weather and bring water, a hat, bag lunch and any favorite hiking accessories. Learn more about local plant communities Sunday, Feb. 18, 10am-3pm at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, 550 Palm Ave, Morgan Hill. Meet in the parking lot.

Space is limited, please register. For registration and more information, openspaceauthority.org.

WATERCOLORS EXHIBIT Visit the Mission San Juan Bautista Museum through March and view Nancy Burtch Hauk’s California Mission watercolors exhibit Mondays-Saturdays, 9:30am-4:45pm and Sundays, 10am-5pm, 406 Second St, San Juan Bautista. For more information, call 831.238.5254.

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San Juan Bautista native, Barbara Gonzales, knows Margot and the ice cream parlor all too well.

Gonzales is the owner of Visions of Christmas in San Juan Bautista, and her father Louis Ayala Sr. was the owner of Plaza Market when he opened the ice cream parlor in his store. It was then moved to its current location in 1979, on 211 Third St, where Margot’s is now. Ayala’s daughter, Cindy Vasquez, was the original owner.

“She’s just a very pleasant, strong, and hard-working lady,” Gonzales says of Tankersley.

And Tankersley left an impression on Juli Vieira, President and CEO of SBC Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, when they met years ago.

“What I remembered was her smile,” Vieira says. “She has been very generous with donations to the Chamber over the years and is always willing to help when needed.”

As for Tankersley’s bright views on the future, she would like to venture out in selling her candy.

“I would love to get an online shipping and candy sales going and expand that way,” she says.

Though at the moment, Margot’s Ice Cream Parlor website is

under construction, everything Tankersley does is for the love of her customers.

“We strive to give excellent product and customer service, and we’re also open seven days a week,” she says. “That makes a difference in a tourist town—we’ve got to be open.”

And walk into the ice cream parlor, and you’ll see on the menu creations that Tankersley and her daughter, Laurie, 14, have created.

“We make up items,” Tankersley says. “Laurie has ‘Laurie’s Razzmatazz’ drink that she created.

And we have ‘Margot’s Granita’ and ‘Hawaii Coffee Granita,’ all made with the ice creams. I get creative when I get bored and start make up some things.”

Tankersley says that she isn’t too far off from becoming the pharmacist that her parents wanted her to be.

“I guess I go back to the chemistry of inventing stuff,” she laughs.

Margot’s Ice Cream Parlor is located at 211 Third St, San Juan Bautista, and is open Mon.-Thurs.

11am-5pm, Fri.- Sat. 11am-7pm, and Sun. 11am - 6pm. Hours are extended during summer and for special town events. Call 831.623.9262 or email margot11@ yahoo.com for more information.

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330 Tres Pinos Road, Suite D1, Hollister (831) 245Ͳ0321 1544 Constitution Blvd, Salinas (831) 800Ͳ7341 496 Pearl Street, Monterey (831) 648Ͳ7271 237 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley (831) 438Ͳ8400 13117 Highway 9, Boulder Creek (831) 338Ͳ2125 or 338Ͳ2184

90 Days No Payments

*

when you refinance your auto loan from another financial institution with Bay Federal.

Get started at www.bayfed.com.

831.479.6000 • www.bayfed.com • 888.4BAYFED *First payment will be deferred for 90 days. Offer available to applicants with a 640 or higher credit score (Experian FICO V2 Auto Score) on the refinance of a 2009 or newer vehicle currently financed at another financial institution. Refinances of current Bay Federal loans and purchase transactions are not eligible for this offer. Loan application must be received before April 30, 2018, in order to qualify for the deferred first payment. Interest will continue to accrue from date of loan disbursement and becomes due once payments begin. All loans are subject to credit approval and income verification per Bay Federal Credit Union lending requirements. Credit Union membership required. Minimum loan amount is $10,000. For more information, visit any Bay Federal Credit Union branch or call us at 831.479.6000 or 888.4BAYFED, option 3. Terms subject to change without notice. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply.

Federally Insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT FOR RENT Bellagio Villas 2 Bedroom apartments starting at $1,995. Pool. Park like setting. Contemporary landscaping.

1129 Monte Bello Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020. Apply online: bellagiovillas. eprodesse.com 408.847.2328.

INDUSTRIAL LAND 3.5 Acres for Sale Lease or Build to Suit Industrial Shops For Lease

HOME RENTALS IN HOLLISTER

HOMES FOR RENT

Country Home 4 Bed/2 Bath

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath $2,900

$2,500

2/1 3/3 4/2 4/2.5 4/6

$1,850 $1,900 $2,700 $2,500 $3,500

2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment

$1,600

COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE

831.637.7337

www.pivetticompany.com Lic# 429006

Office Space, 200 Tres Pinos Rd

600 sq. ft.

STORAGE UNITS

Contact Marilyn Ferreira

$800

Margaret L. Pidd, BROKER 330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

in Santan Ranch Beautiful serene location Available March 1st

All inclusive, tenant responsible for telephone and internet, good signage, front location, good parking, $850 + sec. dep.

127 sq. ft. to 790 sq. ft.

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831.637.4297

RENTAL

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Professional Property Mgmt. & Sales

339 Seventh St., Ste. B, Hollister

CALL 831.637.9273

HOLLISTER RENTAL PROPERTIES

FINISHED LOTS

FREE $5 BONUS

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Land Sales Built-to-Suit For Sale or Lease Select Lots Have Airport Access Financing available airparkbusinesscenter.com 831.684.0802

For more information, call

831.637.1691

WITH EACH $25 GIFT CARD PURCHASED HURRY, OFFER ENDS FEBRUARY 28

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Ladd Ranch

By K. Hovnanian® Homes

K. Hovnanian's® Quick Move-In Collection offers the best pricing on new homes closing in 60-90 days!

Forest Spanish - Homesite 52

411 Cobalt Drive 1,974 sq ft • 3 beds 2 baths • 2-car garage $568,597* Available April!

K. Hovnanian® Homes' Ladd Ranch is conveniently located near schools and downtown Hollister, with easy access to the Bay Area. Homes in this intimate neighborhood focus on indoor/outdoor living in the perfect Hollister location.

• Home designs up to 2,478 sq. ft.

• Up to 4 bedrooms • Single-story home available • Open entertaining areas flowing to the backyard • Large homesites • Convenient spaces: drop zones, HovHubs, lofts and more!

• Neighborhood park • From the mid $500s

Looking for a new home, but unsure where to start? Contact our friendly Community Information Specialists at 888-408-6590.

Ladd Ranch

San Benito St. & South Side Rd. in Hollister 2121 Cobalt Court, Hollister 95023

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We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Any photographs or renderings used herein reflect artists' conceptions and are for illustrative purposes only. Community maps, illustrations, plans and/or amenities reflect our current vision and are subject to change without notice. Maps not to scale. Photographs or renderings of people do not depict or indicate any preference regarding race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin. *K. Hovnanian® Companies of California, Inc. reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to make changes or modifications without prior notice to any and all content set forth in this advertisement/website, and other ancillary information upon which this advertisement/website is based, including, but not limited to, prices, maps, plans, specifications, materials, features and exterior elevations/colors. Square footage is approximate. Renderings are artist's conception only. Photography is for illustrative purposes only. Please contact a Sales Consultant for the latest information concerning the availability and pricing of homes as well as the availability of amenities and facilities within the community including, if applicable, information about any related assessments. See Sales Consultant for details. Any home at an advertised price is subject to immediate sale and, therefore, the availability of a home at an advertised price is subject to change without prior notice. ©2018 K. Hovnanian® Companies of California, Inc. BRE license number 01183847