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165 LA VISTA GRANDE, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/3½BA • $2,796,000 Kristin Arntz, 805.636.6867 LIC# 01817970

1460 MEADOWVALE, SANTA YNEZ 3BD/2½BA, 25±acs, 2 Legal Parcels • $2,700,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

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2030 STATE ST #3, EASTSIDE UPPER 2BD/2BA • $798,000 Kathy Strand Spieler, 805.895.6326 LIC# 00851281

1220 DOVE MEADOW RD, SOLVANG 4.94±acs; Conceptual Plans • $795,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

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3101 DRUM CANYON RD, LOMPOC 1500±acs • $3,895,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

3251 SHORT RD, SANTA YNEZ 40±acs • $3,850,000 Carole Colone, 805.708.2580 LIC# 01223216

1721 N REFUGIO RD, SANTA YNEZ 6BD/5+(2)½BA • $3,495,000 Ricardo Munoz, 805.895.8725 LIC# 01505757

9324 HIGHWAY 101, LOS ALAMOS 29± acs • $3,125,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

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1460 MEADOWVALE RD, SANTA YNEZ 3BD/2½BA, 25±acs, • $2,700,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

855 ADOBE CREEK RD, SOLVANG 3BD/2½BA • $2,700,000 Glynnis Mullenary, 805.705.5206 LIC# 01748187

860 W HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON 201±acs • $2,200,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

2601 BASELINE AVE, BALLARD 4BD/4BA • $1,995,000 Nina Stormo / Brenda Cloud, 805.729.4754 LIC# 01341678 / 01772551

4335 WOODSTOCK RD, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/2BA; 20±acs • $1,795,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

2570 WILD OAK RD, LOMPOC 3BD/2BA; 21±acs • $995,000 Brett Ellingsberg, 805.729.4334 LIC# 01029715

465 BELL ST, LOS ALAMOS Commercial • $995,000 Brett Ellingsberg, 805.729.4334 LIC# 01029715

665 VALLEY OAK RD, SOLVANG 3BD/2½BA • $969,000 Nancy Hussey, 805.452.3052 LIC# 01383773

762 MAIN ST, LOS ALAMOS 3BD/2BA; 0.5±acs • $884,900 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

001 SWEENEY RD, LOMPOC 81±acs • $719,000 Jody Neal, 805.252.9267 LIC# 01995725

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3981 ROBLAR AVE, SANTA YNEZ 5BD/6½BA • $5,450,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

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416 MEADOWBROOK LN, MONTECITO 7BD/11BA • $9,495,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

ESTELLE VINEYARDS, SANTA YNEZ 120±acs • $8,500,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

3900 GYPSY CANYON RD, LOMPOC 2,140±acs • $7,850,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

860 W HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON 860±acs • $7,800,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

1235 E MOUNTAIN DR, MONTECITO 4BD/4½BA • $6,400,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

2148 PIEDRAS DR, MONTECITO UPPER 3BD/3BA+1BD/1BA GH • $5,300,000 Patrice Serrani, 805.637.5112 LIC# 01764713

2166 MISSION RIDGE RD, RIVIERA 5BD/5½BA • $4,950,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

4660 VIA ROBLADA, HOPE RANCH 5BD/5½BA • $4,695,000 Team Scarborough, 805.331.1465 LIC# 01182792 / 01050902

2260-62 SAN MARCOS PASS RD, SB 41±acs • $4,375,000 Jody Neal, 805.252.9267 LIC# 01995725

214 MIDDLE RD, MONTECITO LOWER 3BD+Office/3BA • $3,275,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

870 CAMBRIDGE DR, GOLETA NORTH 1.06±acs • $2,895,000 Randy Glick, 805.689.7167 LIC# 00950129

165 LA VISTA GRANDE, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/3½BA • $2,796,000 Kristin Arntz, 805.636.6867 LIC# 01817970

7475 SHEPARD MESA RD, CARPINTERIA 4BD/3BA • $2,495,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

4664 BEDROCK CT, SAN ANTONIO CREEK 3BD+Den/3½BA • $2,469,000 Parsons & Young, 805.895.4866 LIC# 00629053 / 01712844

3803 WHITE ROSE LN, SAN ROQUE 3BD/3BA • $2,150,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

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501 E PEDREGOSA ST, SANTA BARBARA 4BD/3½BA • $1,895,000 Laurel Abbott, 805.455.5409 LIC# 01247432

1478 TWINRIDGE RD, SANTA BARBARA 4BD/3BA • $1,850,000 Barbara Neary, 805.698.8980 LIC# 01491532

980 VILLAGE LN, MORE MESA 3BD/2BA • $1,369,000 Mitch Stark, 805.689.2429 LIC# 01196532

15 W ARRELLAGA ST, DOWNTOWN 2BD/2BA • $1,145,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

177 SEAVIEW DR, PISMO BEACH 3BD/1½BA • $1,050,000 Jody Neal, 805.252.9267 LIC# 01995725

820 CATHEDRAL VISTA LN, HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT

0.5 ± acs • $995,000 Kathy Strand Spieler, 805.895.6326 LIC# 00851281

621 AUGUSTA ST, LOS ALAMOS 1±acs • $985,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

4808 OGRAM RD, PAINTED CAVE 3BD/2½BA • $915,000 Ali Evans, 805.980.8007 LIC# 01846603

1220 COAST VILLAGE RD #201, MONTECITO

30 SAN JANO DR, GOLETA NORTH 3BD/2BA • $825,000 Randy Freed & Kellie Clenet, 805.895.1799 LIC# 00624274 / 01434616

162 KINGSTON AVE #D, GOLETA NORTH 2BD/1½BA • $634,900 Madhu Khemani, 805.252.0265 LIC# 01387945

452 LINFIELD PL #C, GOLETA 2BD/1BA • $485,000 Michelle Madril, 805.453.0927 LIC# 01961707

2BD/2½BA • $1,995,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

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1530 MIMOSA LN, MONTECITO LOWER 5BD/5½BA • $11,500,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

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1104 CHANNEL DR, MONTECITO 1.13±acs • $32,000,000 Phyllis Noble, 805.451.2126 LIC# 01448730

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ADDRESS: 2127 Red Rose Way

Charming Adobe in the Mesa’s Utopia

J

ust 100 years ago, a group of Christian socialists decided that the Mesa would be the perfect site for their utopian commune. Headed by a minister named George Elmer Littlefield, the Fellowship Society purchased 87 acres on the northwest portion of the Mesa for their dream community in the fall of 1920.

The commune lasted only a few years, but it left its mark on the street names in this area: Fellowship Road, Fellowship Lane, and Fellowship THE GREAT HOUSE DETECTIVE Circle. Westwood Drive is named for Littlefield’s hometown. Red Rose Way and Red Rose Lane are named for Littlefield’s publishing company — Red Rose Press.

Charles Christian has lived in the one-story, two-bedroom home at 2127 Red Rose Way for 44 years. He bought it in 1976 for $34,000. The price was low, even for that time, says Charles,

by Betsy J. Green because it was a fixer-upper and had been a rental that suffered from neglect. Over the decades, he has made many improvements inside and out, in keeping with the adobe’s original character, to create a charming home. He showed me an old photo of the home before it had a front porch or garden wall.

Another possible source of adobe bricks at this time was the original Lobero Theatre that was being dismantled; the adobe was offered for other construction projects.

The first building to appear on the commune’s property was Ye Fellowship Inn on Cliff Drive. It was a twostory building containing the society’s library, community kitchen and laundry, a co-operative store, and an arts and

landscape architect … Most of those who are at present planning to build have adopted a semi-fireproof construction of cement, adobe or rock, with vine-shaded roof gardens and Spanish ramadas,” according to the Santa Barbara Morning Press on May 4, 1921.

All the commune’s homes were built on Red Rose Way. The first owners of the 2127 Red Rose Way home were John J. Hoffman and his wife, Emma M., who were originally from Switzerland. Settlement in the commune proceeded slowly. By 1927, there were only six other homes on this street. Nothing was built on the other streets yet.

The Utopian Dream Ends

In 1924, soon after this home was built, oil was discovered on nearby Flora Vista Drive, and practically overnight, the face of the Mesa changed — and so did the attitudes of the commune members. That same year, the California COURTESY CHARLES CHRISTIAN

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An Adobe Surprise Why did he buy an adobe? Charles said he did not realize his home was adobe until after he moved in and started renovations. When he removed some drywall, he discovered adobe bricks lined with pages of newspapers dated 1923.

This is something to look for when you or your contractors are making changes to your home. Be on the lookout for clues such as old newspapers or documents hidden in the walls. Charles says he believes that the adobe was dug from the property, because the home has a full basement.

crafts department. It is still standing and is now a home surrounded by newer houses. The plan was for families to grow their own fruits and vegetables, with a philosophy of share and share alike.

“The whole tract is to be a place of beauty. The winding roads — treelined — with several small parks … all the homes are to be designed to harmonize with this setting … the design of every building shall be approved by the Beautiful Homes committee under the guidance of the

Superior Court formally dissolved the Santa Barbara Fellowship Colony at their request.

The Morning Press concluded, “The quest for gold brought about the downfall of the commune. The land adjoins that from which millions are hoped to be realized by oil promoters and shortly before the first well was spudded in, the members of the colony … asked for dissolution.”

Please do not disturb the residents of 2127 Red Rose Way.

Betsy J. Green is a Santa Barbara historian and author of Discovering the History of Your House and Your Neighborhood, Santa Monica Press, 2002. Her website is betsyjgreen.com.

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• 453 Acre Central Coast Investment or potential Development opportunity, with 6 parcels and 5 Certificates of Compliance.

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There is a private well, security gate and plenty of space for a family compound.

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Enjoy privacy and tranquility on this beautiful Ranch locat- • ed in the Sta Rita Hills Wine Appellation adjacent to Foley & Dierberg Vineyards.

• This elegant 3 BD / 3 BA home was lovingly built by an Italian stonemason, boasting 2 wood burning fireplaces and high ceilings, featuring Sicilian marble and tile flooring, • cherry cabinetry, a formal living and dining room, family gathering area, large eat-in kitchen & a wine production basement / hobby room adjacent to the oversized garage.

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1255 FERRELO ROAD Classic Mid Century Modern featuring a sophisticated renovation with bold architectural elements. The exposed steel beams and cantilevered living room give the home a dramatic presence. The Panoramic ocean, island, city views are captured by the floor to ceiling glass. Large open living and dining rooms showcase the stunning wood ceiling and beautiful walnut floors. The fireplace is surrounded with an artistic black and white Calacatta Verde marble. The centrally located kitchen creates a smooth flow for entertaining.

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Reframe on September

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the path looks different. For example, perhaps you set a goal to get to the gym more often. Even if that’s not possible right now, maybe you’re walking while on conference calls or doing more meal planning because you’re not eating out as much. The real goal might be to get in better shape, in which case walking and healthier eating will help.

2. There’s still plenty of energy. This is still a perfect time to reflect on the past eight months and decide what you’d like to see happen before 2020 comes to an end. January often brings an assault of “shoulds”: nonstop badgering to join a gym, stop smoking, raise sales numbers, get organized, and so on.

Use September to concentrate on what you think is important, not what others think.

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Expptly Helping Buyys & Sellls in an ever-changing market.

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Do you have an older home in Santa Barbara with an interesting history?

Betsy would love to hear from you.

Sara Caputo transforms how individuals, teams, and small businesses navigate workflow and increase productivity. Her work has been featured in Working Women, Success, and Forbes, as well as other national and regional publications. She can be reached at sara@saracaputoconsulting.com.

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Here’s an idea to try now: Take this upcoming weekend to commit to something new and different. It need not be

something grand or with a lot of fanfare, and the commitment only has to last through December 31. Finish the book that’s been on your bedside table for months. Start meal planning. Get your email inbox cleaned up.

Create a home workout goal that you’ll stick to.

Come January, we hope to see a return to more normal rhythms within our culture.

However, life doesn’t stop, so get out there and go after whatever you want to achieve.

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1) Remember what you set 3. Acceptance, Acceptance, Acout to do. In January, you ceptance. The ideas of online had vivacious and bold goals.

by Sara Caputo learning, outside dining, mask Whatever they were, I guarwearing, and event cancellaantee they have changed given the current reality. With that said, it’s easy tions have thrown us into a place where to throw the entire goal out the window. the only thing we can do is make the best Instead, I encourage you to remind your- of it. Putting energy into acceptance gives self what the goal was and why, and to us a platform to start from, so I encourage continue to forge a path toward it, even if you all — talking mainly to myself here —

to accept this moment. Reframe your goalsetting as you look toward the last part of this insane year. I hear many people saying that they want a “do-over year.” Remember, we get what we put our attention on.

So let’s focus on making the rest of the year awesome.

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ne of my favorite times of year is right now — September. I have always felt that “September is the new January,” given the fresh start of school, clearing out summertime energy, and moving into new rhythms. However, this year feels vastly different from past Septembers. The pandemic has pushed all of our routines and internal clocks off. Some days, I find myself wondering what day it is, let alone what month.

With school starting online, gyms not open, and social connecting not favored, normal marks of time are completely different from years past. Come on … is back-to-school shopping on Amazon really the same?

Maybe this year, we need to simply reframe September as the new January. Here are three reasons to hit the reset button on September: