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25th Annual Architectural Tour and Wine Tasting
Saturday ~ May 9, 2009

Trace the evolution of the North Coast Style from the
design concepts of the original architects to
modern "green" representations of
"living lightly on the land."

See where "it" all began: Charles Moore's personal
condominium.  Futuristic in concept yet historical in
simplicity, the Sea Ranch condominium complex is the
ancestor of virtually every California beach house with
bare-wood siding.  A compilation of boxy forms / abstract
 shapes / slanted shed roofs, clustered together to preserve
open spaces; it created a new generation of architectural
vernacular and design.

 

Tour an exciting array of new and renewed homes
plus our favorite homes from 25 years of
architectural tours!  This is our largest tour ever
and "Choice" is the key word.  Choose to savor
a few, speed through the entire line-up, or revisit
personal favorites.

Meet the designers, architects, builders and
homeowners who will provide answers to your
questions in an informal setting.  Their creations will
delight your senses, warm your heart,
provide whimsy, and add inspiration to your
architectural dreams.

  
 

The self-guided tour begins at 10:00a.m.
and concludes at 3:00p.m. 
with a variety of spectacular houses sited from 
bluff edge to secluded forest glen in
Anchor Bay, Gualala and The Sea Ranch

From 3:30p.m. to 5:30p.m.
you will sample some of the best
of Sonoma and Mendocino wines
and hors d'oeuvres 

in the main auditorium and deck
of the Gualala Arts Center  

Follow the Tour with a California Wine Tasting at it's best
in the spectacular surroundings of the Gualala Arts Center. 
Enjoy an extensive selection of wines, hors d'oeuvres, reconnect with old friends
and make new ones all while participating in the antics of our charity Wine and Art Auction.

Winemakers and wineries from Northern California's varied viticulture regions serve
as your personal wine stewards, pouring their favorite vintages and varietals.
Reap the harvest; find a wine for every palate.  Enjoy the fruits of local favorites,

Annapolis Winery, Navarro Vineyards, Handley Cellars,
Flowers Vineyard & Winery, Husch Vineyards, Esterlina Vineyards,  
Greenwood Ridge Vineyards, Casa Carneros Wines,
Stevennot Winery and Brutocao Cellars

and many more.
 


Make sure your auction card is on hand for the
Live Wine & Art Auction
featuring local art, wines, getaways, and gift totes.
Once again our now famous "Tour Quilts" made especially for us by local quilters,
will highlight the live auction.

  

Tickets:

$40 per person for Both the Tour and Wine Tasting

 

Advance Ticket purchases available at:

Gualala Country Inn
(707) 884-4343


or
Our Fax/Mail in Form

Checks and Visa or MasterCard are accepted

A limited number of tickets will be available
on the day of the tour
at the Sea Ranch Lodge and the
Gualala Country Inn

 

 

For more information, contact
Linda Bradbrook  707-884-4343 at the Gualala Country Inn

 

Community and youth projects benefit
from tour proceeds:  

We support youth, seniors, and groups with special needs.  Among last year's beneficiaries were:  DVAS (domestic violence awareness & services); RCMS Breast Cancer Awareness; South Coast Senor Citizen Center meals and special events; Point Arena High School and Horicon School field trips and special projects, and many others.  We have continued our annual Women of Distinction, Violet Richardson Award for young women, Making a Difference for Women and Women's Opportunity Scholarships and Awards as well.

 

 
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