Santa Barbara Independent Real Estate 7/6/23

ESTELLE RANCH, SANTA YNEZ

±393 acres (combined) • $25,250,000

Kerry Mormann & Associates / Joe Ramos, 805.682.3242

LIC# 00598625 / 02040488

2685 MEMORY LN, SANTA BARBARA

3BD/2BA • $3,275,000

Kevin Schmidtchen, 805.689.6877

LIC# 01316975

1047 BELFAST LN, VENTURA

3BD/2BA • $1,749,999

M O’Leary-Namikas / K Miller, 805.218.5035 / 805.218.9738

LIC# 01299611 / 02031394

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7887 OJAI SANTA PAULA RD, OJAI

4BD/4BA • $18,500,000

Patty Waltcher, 805.340.3774

LIC# 01176473

1086 VIA LOS PADRES, SANTA BARBARA

3BD/2BA + 600 sqft Workshop ±0.60 acre • $2,975,000

Chase Enright, 805.708.4057

LIC# 01800599

3143 COURTNEY DR, LOMPOC

4BD/2BA • $975,000

Kelly Mahan Herrick, 805.208.1451

LIC# 01974836

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805.729.4334

$19,995,000

acres • $9,900,000

& Associates / Ramos, 805.680.6849

00598625 / 02040488

$5,995,000

805.680.0929

00887277

Laura

805.448.7500

Jody

01209580

01995725

01209580

5699 HAPPY CANYON RD, SANTA YNEZ Barns + pastures +/-160 acres •

Brett Ellingsberg,

LIC# 01029715

1 ZACA STATION RD, LOS OLIVOS ±98.48

Mormann

LIC#

3331 BASELINE AVE, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/5BA • $5,900,000 Claire Hanssen,

LIC#

5201 BASELINE AVE, HAPPY CANYON Barn + vineyard; ±77 acres •

Brett Ellingsberg, 805.729.4334 LIC# 01029715

3570 WOODSTOCK RD, SANTA YNEZ 6BD/5½BA +barn; ±20.13 acres • $5,900,000 Drammer / Pinoli, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580 / 02074002

4086 E OAK TRAIL RD, SANTA YNEZ 6 structures; ±33.27 acres • $4,795,000 Pinoli / Drammer, 805.452.9725 LIC# 02074002 / 01209580

345 MEADOWLARK RD, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/4BA; ±5.14 acres • $3,595,000 Joe Ramos, 805.680.6849 LIC# 02040488

3127 BASELINE AVE, SANTA YNEZ 3BD/2½BA; ±14 acres • $4,795,000 Claire Hanssen, 805.680.0929 LIC# 00887277

1867 RINGSTED DR, SOLVANG 3BD/2½BA; ±1.14 acres • $1,995,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

585 OAK RIDGE RD, SOLVANG 3BD/3BA • $1,495,000 Bob Jennings, 805.570.0792 LIC# 01387186

630 MAIN ST, LOS ALAMOS 3BD/2½BA • $1,295,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

320 DOGWOOD DR, BUELLTON 4BD/3BA + GH; ±.23 acre • $1,485,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

780 SHAW ST, LOS ALAMOS 3BD/2BA • $995,000

Drammer,

LIC#

1818 ALISO CANYON RD, CUYAMA ±312 acres • $795,000

Neal, 805.252.9267 LIC#

310 SHAW ST, LOS ALAMOS 2BD/1BA; ±0.31 acre • $599,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

1672 EUCALYPTUS DR #B, SOLVANG 2BD/2BA • $605,000

Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC#

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1638 LA CORONILLA DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

Welcome to this exceptional Mesa home, where glorious sunrises and sunsets paint the sky in mesmerizing hues. Nestled in a dream location, this property offers breathtaking city, Riviera, and mountain views. Boasting a single level design, this home comprises 2309 square feet, and features 3 bedrooms, an office, and 2 full baths – with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath separate from the primary bedroom and bath, providing privacy and versatility.

Situated in the highly acclaimed Washington School attendance area, this prime location on the Mesa ensures convenience and accessibility. Experience the epitome of the Mesa lifestyle in this remarkable home, where every day offers the chance to revel in the allure of this prime coastal location.

ADDRESS: 218 East Padre St.

A Colonial Home with Colorful Connections

The large Colonial Revival home at 218 East Padre Street was built in 1904 for $4,500 an aboveaverage price for that time. It was built for a woman not a common occurrence a century ago. Her name was Mabel Houston Lazear. She was a widow in her mid-twenties with two small children. Taking charge of the construction of her own home was not the only unusual event in her life.

The Cuba Connection

In 1898, the United States had fought the Spanish-American War in Cuba and in the Pacific.

During the war, more U.S. soldiers in Cuba had died of tropical diseases such as yellow fever and malaria than from battle wounds.

Mabel’s husband, Dr. Jesse William Lazear, had graduated from Columbia University in 1892 and started practicing at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1895. In 1900, he volunteered to go to Cuba to help investigate how yellow fever was transmitted. Mabel bravely joined her husband with their one-year-old son. She was in Cuba for several months until she became pregnant with their second child.

This was not a safe time for the family to be in Cuba. Not only because of the danger of tropical diseases, but also because of political turmoil. Cuba was transitioning from being a Spanish colony to becoming independent and wanted the American military to leave. But the U.S. armed forces stayed on the island even though the war had ended two years earlier.

But Dr. Lazear was determined to investigate yellow fever. At the time, most experts blamed the spread of the disease on bacteria. But a few experts guessed correctly:

that the disease was spread by mosquito bites.

The eventual discovery that mosquitos transmitted yellow fever and malaria was too late to save the soldiers in Cuba, but the discovery paved the way for the successful construction of the Panama Canal. The French had tried to build a canal through Panama in the 1880s but gave up because of the high mortality rate of their workers. The U.S. began construction of the canal in 1904 and worked on eliminating areas such as uncovered cisterns where mosquitos breed. The canal was finished in 1915, and Californians celebrated with enormous expositions in San Diego and San Francisco.

Unfortunately, Dr. Lazear died of yellow fever in 1900 after being bitten by a mosquito during his research. He was called a martyr and a hero. He received a number of posthumous awards and honors, including a stainedglass window at the altar of the War Memorial Chapel at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

The doctor was 34, and he died shortly after their

daughter was born. His death left Mabel a widow at age 25 with two young children. She and the children settled in Santa Barbara probably because there were several other Lazear families here. Mabel and the children lived in the home until the children were grown.

The Rose Garden Connection

Other residents of the home included prominent attorney Adolphus Claus Postel and his wife, Norma, who lived in this home in the 1930s and ’40s. Rose lovers of Santa Barbara may know that there is a boulder with a plaque in the rose garden in front of the Santa Barbara Mission that honors the Postel family. Norma Postel supported and maintained the garden.

When I visited the home, I was happy to see an old hitching post still on the parkway that I had written about in my recent survey. One thing that is no longer here, thankfully, is the prize-winning kitchen. In 1963, the home was owned by Rev. Stocking of the First Congregational Church and his wife, Elizabeth. They won an award from Better Homes and Gardens magazine for their newly updated kitchen, which featured appliances in the latest color turquoise! (I am happy to report that these appliances are no longer here.)

Please do not disturb the residents of 218 East Padre Street.

by Betsy J. Green

BETSY J. GREEN PHOTOS

WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL

Mabel Lazear and her son on the beach in Cuba, 1900

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

1165 Camino Palomera

Santa Barbara

Luxury And Modern About The

Property

Located near the end of a cul-de-sac in Rancho del Ciervo and Mountain View school area. This reimagined home draws you in with its vaulted ceilings, natural light, and single-level, wide-open floor plan. As you enter, you’ll notice the expansive view through nearly an entire glass wall, including two sets of disappearing sliding doors leading to an entertainer’s dream backyard.

Ideally suited for entertaining Santa Barbara style, the backyard features a complete outdoor kitchen with a built-in natural gas barbecue, a sink with hot and cold water, and a beverage fridge.

Other features include:

• A built-in natural gas fire pit.

• A hot tub with built-in surround for seating.

• A new detached home-office space.

The spacious 0.53-acre lot has a new stone staircase leading to a large lower yard with space for a pool, bocce ball, play area, gardening beds, an orchard, or use your imagination.

AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY NOW OFFERED AT $3,895,000

Five private, hidden acres on Santa Barbara's westside offer an ideal setting for this one-of-a-kind custom home. An oak-studded drive winds upward to a stunning 5 bed, 4.5 bath home and 1 bed, 1 bath guesthouse where panoramic city, mountain, and ocean views dazzle. Cloaked in towering trees and lush mature gardens, the property echoes the serenity of a mountain chalet.

On the market for the first time in over 30 years, this craftsman-style home has been lovingly updated and expanded. This unique and rare downtown estate offers privacy, tranquility, and the essence of being enveloped in nature while remaining only moments from all Santa Barbara has to offer. Whether a family estate, an artist's retreat, residential income, or your home away from home, this property's possibilities are endless.

Visit our website for complete property details, photos, and a video tour. Don't miss your chance to see this legacy property!

SOLD FOR $2,800,000

Your Mesa Realtors

Your Mesa Realtors

From the Seller:

“In a word: AMAZING! My wife and I approached Mike and Kyle to sell our Santa Barbara home. From the beginning, these two were pleasant and professional. They laid out the plan with great details and put all of our worries to rest.

They took the initiative to tour our home to see how we could best market it. Once the preparation was complete, they scheduled all of their team to get together on one day which was less intrusive on us. Before listing the home, they had a photographer and videographer do a beautiful job of capturing the best aspects of our house. The marketing for our house was top shelf.

Once they listed the home they held three different open house events. They kept us abreast of all potential buyer activities.

We quickly sold our house for $5,000 over the asking price which points out two things:

San Ysidro at $3,250,000

1 ) They new the correct price to put on the MLS

privacy on this fabulous Montecito estate. Resting at the property is a charming Craftsman style home circa 1912. Today, it modern amenities, and still charm. Located in MUS.

privacy on this fabulous Montecito estate. Resting at the property is a charming Craftsman style home circa 1912. Today, it modern amenities, and still charm. Located in MUS.

Rare ocean front estate on the Mesa! This spectacular 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury property boasts ~5,100+ sq. ft. of living space resting on over 1/2 acre of prime California coastline. Enjoy unparalleled ocean views from every corner of this contemporary home. Must see in person!

Rare ocean front estate on the Mesa! This spectacular 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury property boasts ~5,100+ sq. ft. of living space resting on over 1/2 acre of prime California coastline. Enjoy unparalleled ocean views from every corner of this contemporary home. Must see in person!

2 )  Because the asking price was right, this kept further people from having to get us out of our home to see it over and over (prolonging the process)

My wife and I feel that Mike and Kyle are the premier Santa Barbara realtors. We could not be happier with the service they provided. So happy we used them...

1/2 acre ocean front lot! This is a once in a life time opportunity to purchase a vacant piece of ocean front property located in one of Santa Barbara’s most desirable neighborhoods. Build your dream home to the exact specifications that you desire. Panoramic ocean views!

Thank you Mike and Kyle”

The Richardson Team

1/2 acre ocean front lot! This is a once in a life time opportunity to purchase a vacant piece of ocean front property located in one of Santa Barbara’s most desirable neighborhoods. Build your dream home to the exact specifications that you desire. Panoramic ocean views! The Richardson Team

Mike and Kyle Richardson Team@mrrealtors.com 805.963.1704

www.mrrealtors.com

1547 Shoreline Drive Offered at $7,995,000

1553 Shoreline Drive Offered at $3,495,000

NEW LISTING | GAVIOTA

NEW LISTING | BALLARD

GAVIOTA

A Tranquil Retreat

$4,395,000

127HollisterRanch.com

NATE ALKER 805.455.6520

GREG ALKER 805.567.1413

Via San Carlos

3BD | 3BA/1PBA | $3,495,000

ViaSanCarlos.com

BRADY GROUP 805.331.3053

Coastal Ranch At Refugio Canyon

81+/- ACRES | $2,895,000

2111Refugio.com

KRISTI CURTIS 805.886.6135

ROBERT HECKES 805.637.0047

TURNPIKE/PATTERSON

Resort-Style

2BD | 2BA | $1,449,000

4400ShadowHills.com

MICHAEL NICASSIO 805.698.2253

SANTA YNEZ

NEW LISTING | GOLETA NORTH

CARPINTERIA

Charming Goleta Opportunity

Franciscan Court

4BD | 2BA/1PBA | $1,385,000

Downtown Santa Ynez Ranchette 1215TyndallSt.com

MEAGAN TAMBINI 805.448.4285

2BD | 2BA | $1,125,000

PATTY CASTILLO 805.570.6593

2BD | 1BA | $745,000

FranciscanCourt10.com

BRADY GROUP 805.331.3053

This enchanting GW Smith inspired Spanish style townhouse features many architectural details, tile and wood flooring, Steve Handelman wrought iron light fixtures, colorful tile work, and an upstairs balcony off the primary bedroom. The beautifully designed and well-equipped kitchen opens into a dining area with French doors to a private patio.

Tucked away in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara this gorgeous 2 bed, 2 bath townhome is located within a few blocks of State St. The spacious floor plan has traditional waxed Tecate tiles that add a rich finish as well as a bedroom and bathroom on each floor complete with old world hand done plaster finishes. The gourmet kitchen is complete with upgraded appliances,Viking stove, stone countertops and an attached dining room with a curved alcove lending itself to more room for guests. The living room is perfect for entertaining, and the fireplace captures the warm feeling of the space. Tucked away in a hall closet are a stackable set of washer and dryer.

Surrounded by mature trees – oak and jacaranda, the property is private and surrounded with plenty of natural light. Outside there is a patio for outdoor B.B.Q.'s and your own private garden area.

Mature landscaping, a long driveway, detached one car garage, and only 4 homes in this setting makes this hideaway a unique and rare offering conveniently located to all downtown has to offer. This is a wonderful home in which to enjoy Santa Barbara's lifestyle.

JUST LISTED ~ 288 ROYAL LINDA DRIVE OFFERED AT $2,295,000 | 5B/ 3.5BA | 3,800 SQFT | YEAR

This spacious Mediterranean-style home in Goleta’s Crown Collection neighborhood offers 5B/3.5BA a move-in ready 3800 sq.ft. floor plan. With its soaring 20 ft. ceilings the expansive living room is flooded with natural light & offers serene views of the private rear yard. The large country kitchen features new stainless-steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a granite center Island with bar seating which opens to a formal dining area and a cozy family room with fireplace. The main floor includes a versatile suite with a bedroom, full bath, & living room with French doors, perfect for guests, an in law suite, or a home workspace. Upstairs, you’ll find an oversized primary ensuite bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms, a media room/study and a full bathroom. The location provides easy access to white sand beaches, nature preserves, golf courses, schools, restaurants and shopping. There is a reason Goleta is aptly called “The Goodland.” Come see for yourself.

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DRE License #00950129

805.689.7167

Randy_Glick

DRE License #01953155

805.705.3080

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All the grandeur of a large estate without all the maintenance and upkeep costs. Recently updated and refreshed, this unforgettable property offers sprawling square footage, voluminous rooms, luxurious amenities, and views that only large ranches usually possess.

On the edge town overlooking all of Solvang’s splendor, is a lovely property with breathtaking vistas that offers quality craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail throughout. This prized lot was originally owned by the neighborhood’s developer and designed for his own family. With over 4,350 square feet of elegant living space, plus a detached casita of approximately 360+/- square feet featuring a full bathroom, and a three-car garage measuring 790+/- square feet, this house was purposefully designed for hosting gatherings, accommodating remote work, and welcoming extended family and friends.

Inside the recently refreshed house, you'll find 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, a sunken formal living room adorned with an impressive fireplace, a formal dining room, a spacious kitchen with a central island, a breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry. The breakfast dining area is inviting, and the family room is complete with cozy fireplaces and expansive wrap around picture windows. The backyard is an absolute dream with ample patio space, a pool perfect for entertaining with swim-up barstools, a sunken bar, BBQ area, and a spa that gracefully cascades into the pool.

This exceptional property is ideally situated close to town to enjoy all the nearby wine tasting rooms, restaurants, shops, and the adjacent golf course!

228 Valhalla, Solvang $3,250,000

OPEN HOUSES

Goleta

45 Dearborn Pl #44, 1BD, 1BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun

1-3, $555,000, Village Properties, Jane Runyen / Justin Corrado 805689-5564 / 805-4519969, DRE#00768348 / #01356799

223 Hillview Dr, 4BD,

2BA, Sat & Sun 10-1, $1,545,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Cheylin MacKahan 805212-9344, DRE#02104724

7174 Marymount Way, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $1,925,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Chris Jones 805-708-7041, DRE#01383462

San Roque

2975 Calle Noguera, 3BD, 1BA, Sun 1-4, $1,754,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Katya Sheets 805-708-2323, DRE#01229404

Hope Ranch

1435 Estrella Drive, 4BD, 5BA, Sat & Sun 12-3, $7,900,000, Village Properties, Curtis Swan II 805-607-9709, DRE#02049218

The Riviera

34 Rubio Rd, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 1-3, $2,750,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Katya

Sheets / Annette Vait

805-708-2323 / 805-886-

1926, DRE#02145968 / #02044281

Santa Barbara

Saturday 7/8 & Sunday 7/9

1523 Marquard Terrace, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 12-4, $1,590,000, Village Properties, Elena Abel 415259-8098, DRE#02199747

4666 Puente Plaza, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $1,895,000, Sun Coast Real Estate, Chris Agnoli 805-8950313, DRE#01132005

4549 Auhay Dr, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $2,195,000, Village Properties, Gabe Grandcolas 805-4504723, DRE#02136492

1086 Via Los Padres, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,975,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Chase Enright 805-7084057, DRE#01800599

4549 Camino Molinero, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $3,295,000, Village Properties, Dianne & Brianna Johnson 805455-6570, DRE#00947199 / #01943572

1260 Northridge Rd, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $3,495,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Anderson Hurst Associates 805-618-8747, DRE#00826530

2101 Mountain Avenue, 6BD, 5.5BA, Sat 12-3 & Sun 1-4, $3,895,000, Village Properties, Hutch Axilrod / Jena Harris 8056376378 / 805-3313683, DRE#01939922 / #01930435

547 Owen Rd, 4BD, 4BA, Sun 1-3, $5,200,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sara Guthrie 805-570-1211, DRE#01294545

Upper East

1718 Garden St, 5BD, 4.5BA, Sat & Sun 12-3, $4,595,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Mary Whitney 805-689-0915, DRE#01144746

Montecito

48 Olive Mill Road, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $2,995,000, Village Properties, Pat Saraca 805-886-7426, DRE#01080801

2070 E Valley Rd, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4, $4,400,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Eric Ivanitsky & Chris Wisner 805-7227180, DRE#01996904

900 Toro Canyon Rd, 3BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $5,295,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Atanas H Ivanov 805-9519518, DRE#02193507

127 Loureyro Rd, 5BD, 4.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $5,385,000, Village

Properties, Susan Jordano / Simone Shomaker Eurich

805-680-9060 /805-4557992, DRE#01775462 / #02105209

Summerland

2567 Banner Ave, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $3,450,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Annette Vait / Rachael Douglas 805-8861926 / 805-318-0900, DRE#02044281 / #02024147

Carpinteria

4405 Catlin Circle

Unit C, 2BD, 1.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $840,000, Village Properties, Marilyn Moore 805-689-0507, DRE#01255085

4710 Eleanor Dr, 4BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4, $1,499,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Stefan Stojanovski 805-5700640, DRE#02112629

Santa Ynez Valley

1672 Eucalyptus Dr, Unit B, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $605,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Daulton Wolf 805-7576796, DRE#02202805

1867 Ringsted Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3:30, $1,995,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Jeanne Hollingsworth 805-350-0808, DRE#01209580

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AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY NOW OFFERED AT $3,895,000

Five private, hidden acres on Santa Barbara's westside offer an ideal setting for this one-of-a-kind custom home. An oak-studded drive winds upward to a stunning 5 bed, 4.5 bath home and 1 bed, 1 bath guesthouse where panoramic city, mountain, and ocean views dazzle. Cloaked in towering trees and lush mature gardens, the property echoes the serenity of a mountain chalet.

On the market for the first time in over 30 years, this craftsman-style home has been lovingly updated and expanded. This unique and rare downtown estate offers privacy, tranquility, and the essence of being enveloped in nature while remaining only moments from all Santa Barbara has to offer. Whether a family estate, an artist's retreat, residential income, or your home away from home, this property's possibilities are endless.

Visit our website for complete property details, photos, and a video tour. Don't miss your chance to see this legacy property!

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Hosts Lovely Food & Wine Festival

On June 24, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History held its annual S.B. Food & Wine Festival, an event beloved by winemakers, chefs, and patrons. The sold-out crowd of 1,100 enjoyed wine from about 80 wineries and food from about 20 purveyors, all of whom donated their offerings. The event raised $250,000 for the museum’s nature and science education programs.

Santa Barbara pioneer winemakers and other esteemed winemakers and owners come back each year to personally pour their wines and chat with guests. Chefs from premier restaurants and catering companies serve their culinary creations and engage with patrons. All this happens on the idyllic, spacious, oak-shaded museum grounds.

Wine country pioneer Fred Brander, who has participated from the start in 1983, related how this is one of his favorite events. The event started when the S.B. wine industry was in its infancy, Brander remarked, and drew other pioneers as well, including Richard Sanford, Jim Clendenen, and Rick Longoria. Other festivals have come and gone, he noted, but this one remains, surviving the ups and downs of the times. The festival has been at the Museum of Natural History since 2006.

Fellow pioneer Doug Margerum was happy to be back once again pouring his wines. In earlier years, Margerum, along with partners Jim Clendenen and Bob Lindquist, poured their Vita Nova wines, and since 2001, he has poured his own Margerum Wine Company wines. For other events, Margerum related, he sends staff, but with the beautiful environment and colleagues participating, he almost always does this one himself.

For culinary offerings, a popular newcomer on the scene was Get Shucked Oyster Bar Catering, offering Long Island Blue Point oysters on the half

shell and oyster shooters with their secret ingredient of “a little bit of love.” Other highlights included L.A.-based Rondeno Culinary Designs’ crawfish jambalaya egg rolls with kimchi sauce, La Paloma Café’s Pterodactyl Egg with local smoked fish, a seeded shell, and anchovy aioli, and Finch & Fork’s California olive oil cake with fresh peaches, bourbon caramel glaze, and Chantilly cream.

In an interview, President and CEO Luke Swetland related how proceeds benefit the youth education programs, where the Museum of Natural History seeks to really have an impact. It does this by providing that “aha” moment or the “that’s so cool” moment. “When you touch someone’s heart,” Swetland posits, “their head inevitably follows maybe not tomorrow; maybe it is 10 years from now,” but it happens. He has heard over and over again from adults that their visits to the museum as a youth were foundational experiences. The museum opens up an awareness of the natural world and causes an appreciation for this world to develop.

While still shy of its pre-COVID numbers, the museum has been increasing its school visits and expects to serve about 25,000 kids from the tricounty region and L.A. next academic year. This includes visits to the Sea Center, which is part of the museum, and had visits suspended because of some repair work but will resume school visits in the fall. Groups from Title One schools, which make up about 45 percent of all visits, pay only $50 per visit. The museum also offers summer camps and this year will provide full scholarships for 20 kids.

The museum, renovated in 2018, has more than 3.5 million specimens of natural history, covering mammals, birds, marine life, geology, astronomy, paleontology, anthropology, and more. For more info, go to sbnature.org

For coverage of other events, go to independent.com/society. Send invites to gail@independent.com.

SOCIETY MATTERS Text and photos by Gail Arnold

Board Chair Brad Willis, Stacey Byers, President-CEO Luke Swetland, and Margerum Wine Company Owner-Director of Winemaking Doug Margerum

Michele Higgins, Brander Vineyard owner Fred Brander, Lisa Amador, and Michael Amador

Get Shucked Oyster Bar Catering owners Mason Christian and Sean Maloney

Finch & Fork Director of Food & Beverage Christine Tran with Executive Chef Nathan Lingle

Carmen Benz, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards owner Mike Lewellen, and David Arney

This spacious and bright North Goleta home is the one you have been waiting for! Nestled on a sweet cul-de-sac in one of the Goodland’s finest neighborhoods, this stylish home boasts 4BR/3BA, office, family, dining and living rooms and over 2,300 sq. ft. Contemporary styling includes a metal stair rail and a tile and beam detailed fireplace. The expansive primary suite has mountain views, double closets and updated bathroom. There are two more bedrooms and a second bath upstairs & a bedroom and bath on the entry level. The sunny kitchen and breakfast area leads to the spacious yard with putting greens, brick patio and room to play and garden. There is RV parking with sewer and power hook-ups. Located just blocks to Lake Los Carneros, Stow Park & Stow House and minutes to UCSB, Camino Real Marketplace and the Fairview & Calle Real Centers.

452 CAMINO TALAVERA, GOLETA, CALIF. | OPEN HOUSE SAT 7/8 & SUN 7/9 FROM 12:00-3:00 4 BEDS | 3 BATHS | OFFERED AT $1,995,000

A remarkable 71+/- acre ranch in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, featuring 3 Residences, 4 Apartments, 4 Barns, riding arena, round pen, 25 acres of pastures, 2 stocked ponds, and the ultimate in privacy and security. Located gracefully along the Santa Ynez River and nestled at the foot of the Santa Ynez Mountain range, this ranch offers an in-town private nature sanctuary that feels light years away yet is just minutes from all the best restaurants, shops, and wineries. Thisa extraordinary property is set up to accommodate a variety of equestrian disciplines, yet could easily accommodate a vineyard or other pursuits.

The estate’s elegant 8500 sf Spanish hacienda-style home recently underwent an extensive renovation and features 5 en-suite bedrooms, luxurious and spacious rooms, handhewn quarter sawn French oak floors, and five fireplaces. The home is surrounded by professionally designed gardens, mature specimen trees, and extensive entertaining areas including a 14’ covered patio, luxurious pool, fire pit, orchard, and vegetable gardens. Starlink high speed internet is throughout, and the property is served by 39 kWh solar array (57mWh in 2022).

With over a ½ mile of river frontage, this property is a nature lover’s paradise: Hiking, nature walks, riding trails, and natural swimming holes are at your doorstep. A truly spectacular ranch that cannot be duplicated.

3050 Via Rancheros Road, Santa Ynez Valley $17,900,000

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Hope Ranch Annex Gem

Introducing an exceptional opportunity in the highly sought-after Hope School District, just moments away from the esteemed Vieja Valley School. This rarely available single-story residence presents an ideal blend of comfort and convenience. Boasting 3 or 4 bedrooms with an optional office or family room, and 2 bathrooms, it offers ample space for a growing family or those seeking a dedicated workspace. The cozy living room and dining room with a pass-through fireplace, and the inviting family room, complete with access to the backyard, sets the stage for cozy gatherings and relaxing evenings. The well-appointed kitchen showcases a sleek and updated workspace, catering to the culinary enthusiast. Nestled on a tranquil street, this private haven offers the serenity of a quiet location. The expansive backyard beckons with endless possibilities, providing a blank canvas for your outdoor aspirations. The attached 2-car garage provides seamless access and convenient storage options.

Benefit from the proximity to the beach, a variety of shopping centers, and an array of delectable restaurants, ensuring that entertainment and convenience are never far away. This exceptional property embodies the perfect fusion of coveted location, desirable features, and an attractive price point. Don’t miss the chance to make this your dream home. Offered at $1,895,000

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Bella Cavalli Farms & Vineyards

3 BD | 3 BA | $8,900,000 959EHWY246.com

Private wine country vineyard and equestrian estate in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Wine label and wine club membership available.

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Magical Mountaintop Property

3 BD | 3 BA | $2,495,000 5396ECaminoCielo.com

Truly a once in a lifetime live/work opportunity. The venerable Cielo Store curates the ultimate live-work retreat on an acre of land.

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Upper Eastside Retreat

3 BD | 2 BA | $2,695,000 1915GardenSt.com

Single-level home with a large deck that overlooks the stunning Zen garden backyard.

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5 BD | 5 BA | $4,499,000 10901CreekRd.com

Private equestrian etate on nearly 13 acres. Features a pool, spa, media room, wet bar, barn, and riding rink.

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Is Rapid and Complete Degradation of Plastics Possible?

Plastics are ubiquitous and do not decompose. Every piece of plastic produced since 1907 still exists. A combination of physical, biological, and sunlight exposures can degrade plastic debris, but at most to a micro or nano scale. In essence, plastics pollute land, water, and air, posing environmental and health issues for all living creatures.

Scientists are beginning to realize that this longevity dilemma might be solvable, since many species build strong, longlasting materials that still break down into simpler compounds that can be reused by other organisms in a healthy, regenerative cycle. Plastics are made of repeating units called monomers, which can be bonded together in long, sturdy chains called polymers.

Natural organisms also produce complex polymer chains, but they can be broken down when enzymes fit into the bonds between monomers. These enzymes, found in the natural world, catalyze chemical reactions that unlock the bonds and break the chains into their

component parts. With plastics, microbes and enzymes are only able to attack the surface, leaving the bonds mostly intact and out of reach of enzymes.

Thinking to help facilitate the degradation of plastics, scientists tried embodying enzymes directly in the production process. The high heat and great pressure of manufacturing, however, damaged the sensitive enzymes before they could work their magic.

At one company, called Intropic Materials, researchers surmounted this barrier by basically taking another process from the natural world and combining it with plastics. Specifically, they utilized specialized types of molecules that exist inside many organisms called “chaperone proteins” that assist enzymes to “switch on” or move to where they need to be to work effectively.

Before embedding these proteins in the production process, they found that first they needed to wrap them in a biodegradable cover to protect them when plastic is melted and extruded. Thus undamaged, the enzymes can do their job when

the plastic’s useful life has ended. When exposed to composting conditions, i.e., moderate heat and moisture, the enzymes eat the plastic from the inside out within hours or days not simply breaking it down into microplastics, but disintegrating it back into simpler, reusable molecules as soil or even new plastics.

Efforts to recycle plastics have only been marginally successful. Our attempts to wean ourselves off plastics have been

even less successful. But now, by bringing together natural and synthetic materials and processes, Intropic Materials is opening the door to a more innovative and sustainable future.

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T his c. 1900 home at 324 North Soledad Street was the only house on the block until 1917. Built on a small hill between Montecito and Gutierrez streets, on what was then the outskirts of the city, this Queen Anne–style home probablyoverlookedthecitywhentherewerefewerhomes and trees in the area. Soledad (pronounced so-LAYdad) means “solitary” inTheSpanish.home is painted his- torically appropriate earth- tone colors that owners Chris Emanuel and Paul Lommen had carefully researched. The colors accentuate the home’s original details. The steep slope of its roofline marks it as an older home among the shallower slopes of the newer homes that surround it. The home’s crowning glory is the cheerful sun- burst motif that accents the front gable. This was a popular decoration for homes of this vintage.I’venoticeditonotherhomes here.Keepaneyeoutforitasyouwalk around. Built by a Pioneer Family The family of James Augustus Blood built the home. Blood and his wife, Mary Josephine Hall Blood, had trav- eled from Illinois by covered wagon in 1870 and settled in Santa Barbara. The Bloodfamilycameherebecausearela- tive, also named James A. Blood, had settledonafarminCarpinteriain1867. (Myresearchwasmadeespeciallychallengingbecause bothmensharedthesamenameanddiedwithinayear

GREEN PHOTOS THE GREAT HOUSE DETECTIVE by Betsy J. Green

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ADDRESS: 324 North Soledad Street The Oldest House on the Block

ofeachother.TheJamesA.Bloodwhobuiltthishome wasreferredtoasJamesA.Blood Junior to distinguish him from theCarpinteriafarmer,although the farmer was his uncle, not his father.) The Bloods raised six children in Santa Barbara several of whom spent their adult lives in this home. The most prominent was Alice Mabel Blood, who was anaccomplishedpainterandhad been Saint Barbara and the Festi val Queen in the Flower Festival parades of the 1890s. James A. Blood was in the real estate business and was co-owner with Francis H. Knight of the House-FurnishingEmporiumonStateStreetnearOrtega.Thestore sold everythingfurniturefrom baby carriages to coffins.Thecompanyoncecausedacon troversy,accordingtoWalkerA.Tomp- kins. In his newspaper column in 1971, he wrote that in the 1880s, the firm of BloodandKnightputahugesignonthe side of a building facing Stearns Wharf that read: “BLOOD AND KNIGHT, UNDERTAKERS. COFFINS AT LOW PRICES.”“SincemanyofSantaBarbara’s winter visitors in the 1880s were in their terminal illnesses, the advertising of Blood and Knight not too euphoni- ous a name in itself was enough to chill the marrow. So vociferous were the civic protests, that the controversial sign was finally removed.”

COURTESY Familypic: TheBloodfamilyposedonthefrontporchinthe1920s.Backrow,fromlefttoright:Addie,Carolyn,Fred,Mabel.Frontrow:Grace,MaryJ.,Ella.

HistoryfromNearandFar It pays to network when you are curious about the history of your house. Chris learned from a neighbor that her home’s property had been much larger in the pastandthatthefamilyhadseveralfarmanimals.This wascorroboratedbya1909adthatIfoundinthelocal paperfora“milch”(milk)cowforsaleatthe324North Soledad home. A few months after the current owners moved into the home in 1990, a woman knocked on the door and explained that her grandfather had built the home. Along with some information about the home’s past, she had a 1920s photo of the Blood family posed on the porch. A porch post can be seen next to the family members the same post that is there today. Also original to the home is the large pair of pocket doors separatingthefrontparlorfromthefamilyroom. Chris Emanuel remembers falling in love with the house 30 years ago. “When I saw it, I knew this was the one. The house has a very welcoming feel to it. It hasbeenverynicelyredoneandstillretainsalotofthe original character. There is a lot of very lovely woodwork throughout the house and a great old Mexican peppertreeintheback.” Please do not disturb the residents of 324 North Soledad Street.

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GOING GREEN The BetsyJ.GreenisaSantaBarbarahistorianandauthorofDiscoveringtheHistoryofYourHouseandYourNeighborhood,Santa Monica Press, 2002. Her website isbetsyjgreen.com.

Dennis Allen is chair of Allen Construction, an employee-owned company committed to building and operating sustainably. He also serves as chair of the Dean’s Council at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB and as a boardmember of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.