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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

A supplement to the Gilroy Dispatch & Morgan Hill Times

OCTOBER 26, 2018

A new vision for yoga and relaxation arrives to South Valley

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All kidding aside People find a moment of peace among the herd

BY DEBRA ESKINAZI PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARISA DURAN

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loven hoofs and bleats abound up against tree poses at a farm in San Martin—the original goat yoga has officially come to the South Valley.

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Lainey Morse, founder and CEO of Goat Yoga, said she came up with the idea in 2016 at her farm in Oregon.

“It’s something that just kind of developed by accident,” she said.

Going through a rough patch, Morse said she would spend a lot of time outdoors with her goats— eventually she began inviting her friends to join her.

Some were also having

a rough time of it with physical illness, cancers or depression.

“Everytime they left, everyone left happy and so I started calling it goat happy hour,” Morse says.

A friend and yoga instructor who had been invited to Morse’s property encouraged Morse to allow her to host a yoga class, and the rest, as they say is history. ➝ 6

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“All of a sudden it was this wave of people that was interested in my Facebook event,” Morse recalls. “It was so many that I freaked out and took it down.”

I couldn’t have 400 people show up at my house she thought. “I put it on Eventbrite, and we had our first class and it was sold out.”

With its first San Martin event debuting this summer in August, Goat Yoga includes 30 minutes of Goat Yoga followed by Goat Happy Hour.

Morse says most of the participants have never done yoga before.

“It’s just hanging out with the goats bonding, snuggling taking pictures and having fun,” she says.

Morse says they’ve gained tons of exposure and the classes have

all sold out since they launched in August.

“We’ve already done a private event for Airbnb corporate, booking Facebook, Google Autodesk,” she adds.

Yoga instructor and Original Goat Yoga franchise owner Lucy Jay says people began tagging her in on goat yoga posts when Morse began goat yoga in Oregon two years ago.

“I have been a yoga teacher and a goat mamma for most of my adult life,” acknowledges Jay. “I, of course, thought it was cute, but I was not really interested in becoming a goat yoga teacher.”

However, once her friend in Los Angeles brought Jay to her first class, Jay’s perspective quickly changed.

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MYSTERIOUS & SPOOKY

Celebrate Halloween early during Spirits Night at San Ysidro Park on Friday, Oct. 26.

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The Gilroy Party in the Park Series presents Spirits Night, a free community event hosted by South County Youth Task Force and City of Gilroy Recreation.

Enjoy games, arts and crafts, face painting, a children’s costume contest, raffles and more.

Friday, Oct. 26, Halloween celebration 5-6:30pm and Spirits Night celebration 6:30-8pm at San Ysidro Park, 7700 Murray Ave. For more information, call Sandra Cruz, 408.500.5034 or Ariana Orozco, 699.287.2739.

Discover the creepy critters that live in local open spaces at the free Creepy Critters and Friends of All Hallow’s Eve hike presented by the Open Space Authority. Look and listen for bats, tarantulas, scorpions, barn owls and more. Enjoy a moderate 4-mile loop hike with little elevation gain, and bring water, a snack and a headlamp with red light or a red-light flashlight. Friday, Oct. 26, 7-10pm at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, 550 Palm Ave., Morgan Hill. To register, visit openspaceauthority.org.

Don’t miss the 10th annual San Juan Bautista Ghost Walk, a fun and spirited walking tour featuring local ghost sightings and paranormal activities. Reservation fees include gift bags and beverages, and proceeds support Rotary San Juan Bautista community and internal projects. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26 and 27 in Downtown San Juan Bautista; meet at the corner of Third and Mariposa streets. Due to popular demand, two tours will be offered at each of five nightly departure times beginning at 6:30pm.

Visit rotarysanjuanbautista.com.

The Zombie Apocalypse is taking over Hollister’s Pub Scene during Hollister’s second annual Zombie Crawl. ARTI-Culture presents Hollister’s Zombie Crawl featuring food, raffles, drink specials and a cash prize costume contest for deadliest zombie of all. Ticket price includes Zombie Crawl souvenir cup, bracelet and map of participating locations. Check in on Saturday, Oct. 27, 5pm at the GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St. For more information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/y8hgtmbw.

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GREAT PRICES South Bay Natural Foods owner John Anagnostakis keeps a varied stock

of alternative flours and milks, teas, health products and many natural dried goods.

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New organic food store is shoppers’ dream

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By MARY BARTHOLOMEW

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outh Valley’s latest gem is South Bay Natural Foods, located at 8120 Westwood Drive in Gilroy.

Offering savvy shoppers a rotating selection of premium natural and organic foods at low prices, South Bay Natural Foods is a cherry pickers' dream come true to shop and compare prices for the best deals.

Buying organic can be expensive and cost prohibitive, especially in the Bay Area. The small store, opened just four months ago, promises deep savings of 50 percent or more on many recognizable organic brand names.

Father and son owners John and Anthony Anagnostakis bring 32

years of grocery and produce wholesale distribution experience.

“We got into organics because it’s an emerging market in the South Valley and there is a lot of competition with conventional food markets,” Anthony explains. “Our goal is to make organics accessible for people who otherwise would not be able to afford them.”

Based on customer feedback, the Anagnostakis source inventory from multiple distributors to get the best product at the lowest price so that savings are passed on to their customer.

Always greeting customers with a warm smile and speaking several languages, it’s easy for John

Anagnostakis to help his clients feel at home.

As charming as its owners, the 2,500-square-foot retail space brings a smile because it is reminiscent of an old-fashioned mercantile store packed with a wide range of organic products, restaurant (industrial) size canned goods, homestead supplies and the odd essential.

John explains he “enjoyed owning a small homestead, harvesting backyard produce and having animals.”

It’s a one-stop shop for small homesteaders including such supplies as poultry feeders, natural feed, rabbit hutches, dog crates and kennels.

Their human counterparts won’t be disappointed either with a wide selection of top organic and natural products including milks alternatives, organic baby foods, artisanal flours, an assortment of gluten-free products as well as non-GMO organics, a large selection of nutritious vegan snacks, and free trade coffee.

With the addition of hard-tofind imported Italian pastas, grains and sections packed with frozen foods as well as dairy and home cleaning and toiletry products, South Bay Natural Foods is a great first stop on anyone’s shopping list.

With three large grocery chain stores located just blocks away on First Street, competition is tough for this father-and-son organics business. However, the draw to South Bay Natural Foods is deep savings on familiar name brands of natural and organic products.

As word of mouth travels, John and Anthony hope to expand by offering produce, deli and larger dairy selections. The duo is also looking to collaborate with gluten-free artisanal bakers to feature baked goods.

“We are a small family business that provides a great service to the community with a low-cost natural food store,” says Anthony.

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Rivaling Beyonce and Adele, Rihanna’s astonishing career has spanned a decade without flagging. Since dropping “S.O.S.” at age 18, the international pop sensation has unleashed a steady stream of bangers—“Disturbia,” “Rude Boy,” “Umbrella”— always capturing and advancing the contemporary sound simultaneously. The Barbados native belts out sultry hooks over always-exceptional production and has a knack for the infectious. Her latest entry into the cultural canon is “Work,” a pulsing ode to failed love, powered by dancehall steel drums, a quick-skipping earworm of a hook and two beyond-steamy music videos featuring the omnipresent Drake.

GILROY GARLIC 5K The Great Garlic 5k FUNdraiser, benefiting the City

of Gilroy Recreation Department Youth Scholarship Fund, encourages Halloween costumes with a contest awarding prizes to the Best

Individual and Best Group costumes.

Walkers, runners, strollers, bike riders, roller-skaters and bladers ages 5an d older are invited to walk, run, bike or roll in the 5k fundraiser celebrating healthy, fun lifestyles. The 5k will be held rain or shine Saturday, Oct. 27, 8:30am at Christmas Hill Park Ranch Side, 7049 Miller Ave. Visit cityofgilroy. org or call 408.846.0460.

SENSORY-FRIENDLY PARTY Have lots of trick-or-treating fun at DreamPower Horsemanship’s Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treat Party. Children ages 18 and younger, with and without special needs, are welcome to join this fun, sensory-friendly event featuring

miniature horses, goats, chickens, ducks, a turkey and ranch-themed fun, games, tricks and treats. The cost is $10 per child or $30 per family; RSVP is required. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 4-6pm at DreamPower Horsemanship, 7460 Crews Road.

Visit dreampowerhorsemanship.com.

CEMETERY TOUR Learn about Gilroy’s historic districts with members of the Gilroy Historical Society the first Saturday of each month. Attend November’s free walking tour and experience the Old St. Mary Cemetery. Reservations are recommended, but not required.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 10am-noon, meet in front of St. Joseph Family Center, 7950 Church St. For more

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information, call the Gilroy Museum at 408.846.0446.

fun of bottling wine at Guglielmo Winery’s Bottle Your Own and Autumn Craft & Vendor Fair event.

Attendees may bring their own clean bottles or purchase new from the winery and will experience the fun of putting wine in their own bottle, labeling it and taking it home to enjoy or give as a gift. Also enjoy the Autumn Craft & Vendor Fair where more than 20 vendors will present crafts, gifts, art and much more.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 10am-3pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave. For information, call 408.779.2145.

Grimm’s Hollow: The Shadow Circus, the Bay Area’s only public non-profit children’s haunt. Enjoy a pumpkin patch, onsite artisans, crafts and the interactive haunted tour. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-28, 7-8:30pm at Easterbrook Discovery Elementary School, 4835 Doyle Road. More adventurous guests are invited to experience the attraction when it transitions to the scarier, more chilling haunt, Psycho Circus from 9-10pm. For information, visit facebook.com/grimmshollow or call, Stuart Kuramoto, 408.439.3079.

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FAMILY HAUNT Enjoy a familyfriendly interactive adventure at

WALK & RUN Don’t miss the 29th annual Red Ribbon 5k Run/Walk,

Follow the yellow brick road to the Land of Oz at the Free Family Movie, The Wizard of Oz, presented by the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival and Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center. Children are invited to join the costume contest for a chance to win a prize. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for an outdoor viewing of this family favorite. Friday, Oct. 26, 6:30-9pm at Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center Amphitheater, 17000 Monterey St. Visit tinyurl.com/yadss4lj.

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an annual family-friendly run/walk raising awareness of the dangers of drugs and alcohol in the community while benefiting prevention efforts in local schools. No dogs are allowed, but walkers and strollers are welcome. Pre-race registration and activities will begin at the Veterans Memorial Courtyard, 649 San Benito St. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7:30am and the 5k begins at 9am at the corner of 7th and Swope Alley.

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SAN JUAN BAUTISTA DIA DE LOS MUERTOS El Teatro Campesino presents its

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HALLOWEEN DISCO Get down and boogie at Granada Theatre’s Decades Halloween Disco Dance Party. Dance the night away to live entertainment and enjoy hand-passed hors d’oeuvres. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their best decades costumes for a chance to win a prize.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 8pm-midnight at Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey St. Attendees must be 21 or older, and tickets are non-refundable. For tickets, visit liveloveleal.com.

All ages are invited to join Calpulli Itzpapalotl Danza Azteca at the Artspace Annex. The Calpulli Aztec dancers are a local arts group promoting, educating and inspiring individuals through pre-Hispanic dances and indigenous culture.

This event is free, open to all and presented by San Benito County Arts Council. Beginners are welcomed to come to circle and experience danza Wednesday, Oct. 31, 7:30-8:30pm at ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth St, Hollister. For more information, visit sanbenitoarts.org.

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11 autumn with family-friendly activities including a pumpkin patch, corn mazes, jumping pillows and farm animals at the 19th Annual Swank Farms Fall Festival. Also enjoy pig races, a cow train, pedal karts and much more daily through Oct. 31. Nighttime events begin at 6pm and the haunted orchard “Gorechard” opens after dark on weekends and Halloween night only.

Visit Swank Farms, 4751 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister through Oct. 31. For information and hours, visit swankfarms.com.

HISTORY & WINE

Journey along Redwood Retreat Road enjoying handcrafted wines in beautiful historical settings at History & Wine on Santa Clara Wine Trail. Enjoy stops at Fernwood Cellars Winery, Martin Ranch WInery and Historic Villa Mira Monte. $129 per person includes tastings, water, light snacks and transportation. Saturday, Nov. 3, 11:30am-5pm departing from Ladera Grill Restaurant, 17305 Monterey St, Morgan Hill. Eight person minimum required per tour and attendees must be age 21 or older with photo ID. For tickets and more information, visit tinyurl.com/ydgp2wmd.

EVENTS SPOOKY FUN Bring the whole family to Gardens@Night Halloween

at Gilroy Gardens and experience a spooky-but-not-too-scary Halloween event as the park is lit up in a mysterious glow illuminating the gardens. Rides will not be in operation, but little ones can trick or treat, explore the Spider’s Lair or take a ride on at Ghost Train. Don’t miss the Marketplace filled with specialty food, craft beer and Halloween crafts and games for the kids. FridaySunday, Oct. 26-28, 5-10pm nightly at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway. For more information, visit gilroygardens.org.

FALL FESTIVAL Head to Swank Farms in Hollister to check out the final weekend of both the Day and Night Time experiences. Celebrate

“LAUGHIN’ AND LIVIN’” Don’t miss multiple award-winning comic Carlos Mencia as he performs live at Fox Theater Salinas. Mencia is a Honduran born comedian, writer and actor best known as the host of Mind of Mencia, which aired on Comedy Central for four seasons. Mencia often touches on race, culture, social class and criminal justice in his political style of comedy. Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:30pm at Fox Theater Salinas, 241 Main St, Salinas. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit carlosmencia.com.

HARVEST DINNER Join the Gilroy Exchange Club, a non-profit community service organization, at its Harvest Dinner Auction and Dance at the IFDES Portuguese Hall in Gilroy. The Harvest Dinner will feature a raffle, silent and live auctions, a live DJ and dancing. Appetizers and dinner will be served alongside a no-host bar. Funds raised at the Harvest Dinner will support the service

MT. MADONNA 10K Get ready for the trail run of a lifetime at the TrailCross Mt. Madonna 10k. Enjoy the redwoods, tan oaks, Miller estate ruins and many different trails at this atypical 10k. The 10k map adventure course will not be marked, and the crowd will split up as there will be a variety of routes runners may choose from, with a map to locate checkpoints. Runners will also enjoy treats upon reaching the finish line. Monday, Nov. 12, 9am-1pm at Mt. Madonna County Park, 7850 Pole Line Road, Gilroy.

For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/ycxw63x6.

FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER Registration is now open for the 16th annual Festival of Trees, where attendees will kick off the holiday season and raise funds supporting the community’s most vulnerable members. Enjoy an auction of lavishly decorated trees, silent auction items, raffle prizes, a dining experience by executive chef Mark Johnson and an exclusive, motivating and inspiring surprise performance.

Tickets are $125, benefitting Rebekah Children’s Services.

Saturday, Nov. 17, 6-10pm at the Granada Theater, 17440 Monterey Road. For more information, visit rcskids.org/festival-of-trees.

VOYAGE TO VIETNAM After traveling on a two year national tour the “Voyage to Vietnam: Celebrating the Tet Festival” exhibit returns home to Children’s Discovery Museum. Experience the beauty, sights and sounds of Vietnam through its most important celebration of the year, Tet. Enjoy fun activities including trying on a giant lion dance mask, dressing up in customary Ao Dai, creating a digital fireworks display and much more.

The exhibit runs through May 12 at Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. Visit cdm.org.

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2018 Dia de los Muertos Weekend celebrating arts and culture. Enjoy a community altar exhibit, live music and dance performances

by Esperanza del Valle (tickets required). New this year, guests are invited to enjoy fun free activities that will be held in the Playhouse parking lot, including a Teatro performance, live music, dancing calaveras, raffles, children’s activities and more. Nov. 2–4 at El Teatro Campesino Playhouse, 705 Fourth St. Visit elteatrocampesino.com.

PUMPKIN JUNCTION Experience Pumpkin Junction with the whole family. Children will make lasting memories as they enjoy the Harvest season and explore all that Casa de Fruta has to offer. Come and find the perfect pumpkin, mine for gemstones at Casa de Miner’s Sluice, ride Casa de Choo Choo and take a spin on Casa de Carousel. The Junction will be held through Oct. 31, 8am-8pm at Casa de Fruta Orchard Resort, 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. Visit casadefruta.com.

projects the Gilroy Exchange Club provides each year. Friday, Nov. 9, 5:30-9pm at the IFDES LodgePortuguese Hall, 250 Old Gilroy St, Gilroy. For more information, visit gilroyexchangeclub.org.

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BETTER TOGETHER Adding goats relieves people’s stress more quickly and more effectively than just the yoga alone.

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both women tout the benefits of the experience.

“It’s no different than taking your dog for a walk you’re getting out in nature you're bonding with an animal and you're getting a little exercise,” Morse says.

With the drive for instant gratification and quick-moving culture, Jay says slowing down and relaxing can make a big difference.

“The pure, vulnerable joy that arises from the participants,” says Jay. “Yoga is very effective on its own to help people feel better. But adding the goats relieves people's stress more quickly and more effectively than just the yoga alone. In our high paced, high demand, high criticism community, anything that more efficiently relieves stress is a really good thing.”

For more information, visit sfbay.goatyoga.net and stay tuned South Valley magazine for an upcoming story on the “ORIGINAL Goat Yoga.”

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powerful despite being casual and accessible to beginners,” says Jay. “I was on cloud nine for a week after.”

Jay then looked into the business that Morse created and purchased a franchise for the Bay Area.

“I decided to take a risk and a leap to become a goat yogi,” Jay says. “No regrets since!”

The Original Goat Yoga offers regular classes outdoors in San Martin as well as partnering with Satori Winery in Gilroy and Guglielmo Winery in Morgan Hill.

Other providers around the country offer classes indoors, but Morse is concerned it doesn’t lend itself to the full experience.

“It takes away from the therapeutic aspect,” she says. “Who wants to be inside under fluorescent lights?”

The furthest Jay has traveled so far is to downtown San Francisco for a private corporate event. “Driving miniature goats into the city is a real hoot, like we just laugh and wonder how we got here,” she says.

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ctober is merlot month.

Fitting, as much of California’s merlot is harvested from late September to mid-October.

Church Creek Cellars in Gilroy has 4 acres of merlot on its 21-acre vineyard. Carl and Diana Barsody bought the place eight years ago, intending to sell fruit.

But in 2011, with no buyers in place, they decided to make wine with some home winemaker friends. “It turned out better than we expected!” says Carl.

The 2013 is a big, dense style, with some petite sirah. It’s a crowd favorite, although Borsody prefers the brighter, fresher 2014, which has a lively, strawberry-cherry core and enticing peppery edge.

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If you like easy and breezy, Fortino’s 2016 merlot is as shiny as a brand-new car, complete with that new car smell. It’s smooth and soft, like cherry cola cotton candy.

Heller Estate’s 2014 merlot reveals many layers, with aromas of blackberry, sage, blueberry, leather and pine. With impeccable balance and vibrant acidity, it’s filled with blackberry jam and boysenberry pie.

Another standout is Fernwood’s 2013 Mirepoix, 85 percent merlot with 9 percent cab sauv and 6 percent cab franc. Named for the French term for onions, celery and carrots slow-cooked in fat, this sleek, supple wine easily pairs with any cuisine. Winemaker Matt Oettinger calls it his “shotgun” wine.

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330 Tres Pinos Road, Suite D1, Hollister (831) 245Ͳ0321 1544 Constitution Blvd, Salinas (831) 800Ͳ7341 534 Abrego Street, Monterey (831) 648Ͳ7271 237 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley (831) 438Ͳ8400 13117 Highway 9, Boulder Creek (831) 338Ͳ2125 or 338Ͳ2184

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Great Yard for Kids & Pets to Play CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ~ 3Br/2Ba close to schools, stores & easy hwy access for commuters. Room to park multiple vehicles & gate access to back. Newly painted interior.

Interested? Call for More Details! $699,700 San Jose (831) 245-0321

Open Sat & Sun 1-4pm Hosted by Jose Vargas (831) 524-1559 Listed by Charlene King (831) 801-5464 Fabulous 4Br/2.5Ba on a corner lot w/many custom features like no other! Backyard is all yours to create—a great space for a pool & outdoor kitchen w/easy access for storage.

PLENTY OF ROOM FOR AN RV & POSSIBILITY OF AN ADDITIONAL LIVING UNIT. Owner has taken complete pride of ownership w/the workmanship starting on the outside w/added stone & awnings/metal accents at exterior windows & custom door w/separate glass panel to open on warm evenings. Inviting & light living room w/high ceilings & easy-to-care-for tile flooring. Kitchen has granite counters, S/S appliances & plenty of counter space for the chef in the family. The Master Suite is an owner’s dream! Kitchen & baths have upgraded sinks, fixtures & lighting.

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Discover Cerrato in Hollister!

Tour Five Beautifully Decorated Model Homes Now selling! This new community in Hollister features solar homes that are rich in character and filled with innovation.

Choose from 3 single-story or 5 two-story plans that range in size from 1,616 – 3,183 square feet. With 8 exciting plans to discover, Cerrato provides many options to find your dream home in Hollister!

OCTOBER 26, 2018

To be the first to know about new releases, go to CerratoNewHomes.com and sign up for the interest list.

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Visit our Sales Office Today

705 Valencia Way Hollister, CA 95023 (located by Highway 25 and Meridian Avenue) (831) 313-0999 centurycommunities.com

Price, plans and terms are effective on the date of publication and subject to change without notice. Depictions of homes or other features are conceptual. Decorative items and other items shown may be decorator suggestions that are not included in the purchase price and availability may vary. Persons in photos do not reect racial preference and housing is open to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Š 2018 Century Communities.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/ CONDO RENTALS

BELLAGIO VILLAS 2 Bedroom apartments starting at $2175.

Pool. Park like setting Contemporary landscaping.

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

2BD/1.5BA $1,650 TriPlex 2BD/1BA $1,800 Older Victorian Available NOW

2/1 2/2 2/2 3/2

Two Story 2BD/1.5BA $2,150 1 Car garage with Washer/Dryer hook ups 4BD/2BA $3,300 Corner lot house in Gilroy Available NOW

HOLLISTER-RENTAL-PROPERTIES.COM EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITE 200 Tres Pinos Road All inclusive Tenant responsible for telephone and internet, good signage, front location, good parking.

1/1

$2,400 $1,600

COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE 600 sq. ft.

$800

STORAGE UNITS

127 sq. ft. to 790 sq. ft.

Margaret L. Pidd, BROKER Professional Property Mgmt. & Sales

3.5 Acres for Sale Lease or Build to Suit IndustrIal shops For lease

831.637.7337

For more information, call

831.637.1691

HOME & GARDEN SERVICES CONCRETE

FENCES

HAULING

LANDSCAPE & GARDEN

J. Casalegno Concrete

Soares Lumber P.S.G. Fencing

South County Cleanup, Demo & Hauling

Redwood Fencing Chain Link • Decks Arbors • Hole Drilling

LOW RATES FREE ESTIMATES CLEAN UP-Yards, homes, properties, rentals & garages DEMO-Bathrooms, kitchens, decks, patios, small buildings HAULING-Garbage, yard waste, rock, sand & mulch POWER WASHING

Humberto Montes Tree Services

A+ rated BBB company 35+ years experience • Driveways • Patios • Walkways • Stamped Concrete

408.279.8036

Lic# 381833 Bonded & Insured

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Rianda Construction

Hauling, yard work tree & brush trimming, fence repair, vacant home & garage cleaning FREE ESTIMATES Ruben 408.310.0078

- 35 years experience -

Quality • Integrity New construction Additions & remodels

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• Hauling • Lawns • Aeration • Landscaping • Yard clean-up • Garden maint.

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Lic: #7921 Fully Insured

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Complete Maintenance • Landscaping • Sod & seeding • Hauling & yard cleanups • Plants • Sprinklers • Lawns Lic. #1397

Call 408.847.4337 Cell 408.314.5920

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HANDYMAN

ALWAYS CONSULT A REALTOR

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Lic# 429006

CONSTRUCTION

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HOLLISTER RENTAL PROPERTIES

339 Seventh St., Ste. B, Hollister

CALL 831.637.9273

HOLLISTER INDUSTRIAL LAND

$1,200

330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment

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HOLLISTER APARTMENT RENTALS

$750+ sec. dep.

Country Home Small Ranch, 2 Units 20+ Acres One Year Lease

Land Sales Built-to-Suit For Sale or Lease Select Lots Have Airport Access Financing Available

$900 $2,100 $2,850 $1,550

Contact Marilyn Ferreire, BRE 00409787 831.635.6700

RENTALS

FINISHED LOTS

HOLLISTER HOME RENTALS

HOME RENTALS

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Tierra at Monte Bella is Now Selling!

Limited-time Incentive* Visit our Sales Office Today 1208 Campania Way, Salinas, CA centurycommunities.com (831) 800-3964 Se habla español

Tierra at Monte Bella is NOW SELLING! Visit our sales office and ask our sales team about special limited-time buyer incentives.

Tierra at Monte Bella, Century Communities’ newest community, offers five distinct 1 and 2-story floor plans that range in size from 1,543-2,853 square feet with base prices starting from the mid $400’s.

To be the first to know about new releases, go to centurycommunities.com and sign up for the interest list.

*Any incentives, credits or other seller contributions offered herein are effective on the date of publication and expire on 10/31/2018, unless otherwise determined by Seller. Offered for sale by BMC Realty Advisors, Inc. CA Broker License #01920450.

General Contractor License #971581. Seller reserves the right to make changes or modifications to plans, amenities, maps, plan specifications, materials, features, and colors without notice. Maps, plans, landscaping and elevation renderings are artist’s conceptions, are not to scale, and may not accurately depict the homes or lots as they are built. These illustrations may depict options and features that are not standard on all models. Optional features may be included in the purchase, and if included, will vary according to size and location of the lot. Exterior treatments, square footages, window locations, and room configurations may vary with elevation. Model home interior decorating, options, landscaping, fencing, and other amenities are for display purposes only. All marketing material is for illustrative purposes only and not a part of a legal contract. Square footages are approximate. All prices, plans, standard features, specifications, options, availability and estimated delivery dates are subject to change without prior notice. Additional restrictions may apply. See a New Home Counselor for further details. Depictions of homes or other features are conceptual. Decorative items and other items shown may be decorator suggestions that are not included in the purchase price and availability may vary. Persons in photos do not reflect racial preference and housing is open to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. ©2018 Century Communities.