In addition to hosting the crab feed the Strauss family is offering two nights stay at the beautiful farm home ranch in Marshall , California!!!!!! Escape to the beautifully-renovated 150+ year old Straus Home Ranch on 166 certified organic acres, amongst towering eucalyptus and cypress trees, near the town of Marshall. The home, which has received unanimously glowing 5-star guest reviews, includes everything you'll need for an incredibly relaxing getaway for up to 8 guests, including a well-equipped kitchen, EO bath supplies, board games, large screen TV, internet and more. This four bedroom, two bath home comes with everything we can think of so that you can simply show up and immediately begin enjoying this truly magnificent slice of paradise. Straus Home Ranch has long been an epicenter for the environmental conservation, sustainable agriculture and organic food movements. The Straus family's contributions include the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (credited with protecting over half of Marin agricultural land from development) and the California Cheese Trail. Offer good for 2 nights January 2, 2025 through December 18, 2025, and subject to availability. Holiday and other blackout dates may apply. Credit card information will be kept on file in case of additional charges. No pets please. Details * 2-night package * Valid through / must be redeemed by December 18, 2025. * Up to 8 overnight guests (adults and/or kids). Usage limited to overnight guests only. * Non-transferrable. * Approximate Value: $3,000 * Availability can be seen at StrausHomeRanch.com/reservations * Email [email protected] to book dates.

This ceramic salad or fruit bowl and flower vase are made by Point Reyes-bassed artist Gordon Bryan. Gordon's vessels and sculptural works play with texture and forms from nature with layered glaze applications. His terracotta and stoneware pieces reflect pre-industrial ceramics and an interpretation of the ancient cretaceous period when flowering plants thrived on Earth. His ornately embellished floreros and vessels offer a glimpse into the dream world of geologic time. He became known for his highly original, artistic, and finely crafted tiles and murals that married art and function. Bryan earned his BFA in painting and sculpture from the University of California, Berkeley, studying under Elmer Bischoff and Sidney Gordon. In 1982, he established his ceramic studio, Blue Slide Art Tile, in downtown Point Reyes Station. Today, he creates hand-built ceramics that express both the imagined and the real and explore a balance of interior and exterior life.

(6) Plates at 7 1/2 inches a piece by Cove Ceramics. Inspired by Tomales Bay, Caitlin Sullivan fuses earth and sea to create hand-built, hand-painted pottery. The rich warmth of the red and black clays radiate through her cool, clean glazing. Caitlin plays with the beauty of imperfection, with signature forms and brush strokes, to make each work an authentic and unique piece of pottery. Traditional low-fire and rose color of the terra cotta clay complement the Maiolica style glazing. Originally brought to Italy by way of Moorish Spain from the island of Majorca, Maiolica glazing uses light, sheer painting on top of a white, opaque wash. Caitlin trained in the watercolor Maiolica technique under well-known Point Reyes Station, CA artist Laurie Curtis. All of the stains are non-toxic and lead-free.

This unique print is made by Point Reyes-based artist John Gnorski. With a relatively limited palette of materials – wood, ink, paper, paint – and a restless curiosity, John makes work that lingers in the liminal space between representation and abstraction, “fine” art and craft, grounded and nearly weightless. Birds made of trees, line drawings manifested as three dimensional objects, prints embracing the accidental and crude, “kites” of bent wood and rice paper, and who knows what tomorrow may bring.

Tom Killian's (artist proof 2) of Black Mountain. This view of the iconic Black Mountain (also known as Elephant Mountain and Coyote’s Knuckles) from Inverness Ridge was sketched in the spring of 2019 from a dirt road above the artist’s studio. The town of Pt. Reyes Station appears on far right, above the wetlands at the upper end of Tomales Bay. This 6 color-layer multi-block print was completed in late 2020 in an edition of 185 plus 20 artist’s proofs and 12 working proofs. Only a few working proofs remain, these all are on Masa paper with various unique colorings and over-printings, but they include all the colors and are worth displaying.

Beautiful print (1/200) by local artist Laurie Sawyer. Laurie Sawyer grew up on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. Today, she lives in Northern California, where her family runs a business growing shellfish in Tomales Bay and she owns a flower shop, Flower Bed Florals, with her daughter Clair. Working primarily in life drawing, Sawyer’s interests are the concern and care for the ocean. She has a BFA from the Art Center College of Design and, more recently, a Graduate Degree in Science Illustration from CSU Monterey Bay.

Nancy Stein has explored the subject of ocean waves in oil painting, pastels and etchings since 2000. Pastel is a rich, soft medium, very immediate and colorful, but one of a kind. These works are usually large and dramatic. Etchings are laborious to make, taking much time to etch grooves into a copper plate. When the plate is finished, she prints it by hand on a small etching press in her studio. Editions of 60 prints can be made, which makes the etching much less costly, and therefore, available to more people. Living in Point Reyes provides constant inspiration for her work. Nancy was born in Portland, Oregon and studied at the University of Maryland, L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Strasbourg, France, and CCAC in Oakland. She received a BFA in Printmaking at CCAC, and an MFA from San Francisco State in 1985. Nancy has lived in Pt. Reyes since 1975. She has worked for many years as a garden designer in the area, as well as maintaining an active art career, and building her own home on forested Inverness Ridge.

Kai Samuels-Davis is a New York born artist living and working in Inverness, CA. He attended classes at the Woodstock School of Art at the age of 16, followed by a stint at the Art Students League of New York the following year. In 2002 he received his Bachelors in Fine Arts degree at State University of New York Purchase before moving to California where he completed the graduate program in film at Art Center College of Design in 2006. Though not directly pursuing film, cinematic themes often arise in his paintings, giving them the sense of being fragments of a larger framework of thoughts. His work is composed mainly of portraits and figures focusing on introspective moments we keep to ourselves. By primarily using found imagery as reference material, a separation is created between artist and subject, allowing the imagery to distance itself from representing specific individuals. The portraits instead change and evolve into a new persona which is abstracted and intentionally ambiguous. This gives the viewer the opportunity to create their own narrative, meaning or associations and makes each piece uniquely personal. Painting primarily with oils on wood using a combination of brushes and metal and rubber scrapers, paint is applied layer upon layer highlighting its history and texture. Structures and spaces are fragmented or blurred to accentuate the balance between distraction and clarity in daily thought. The images are cerebral and visceral, creating a mood of melancholy and solitude with an appreciation for their necessity and beauty. 16" high x 20" wide Printed on canvas, mounted

Kai Samuels-Davis is a New York born artist living and working in Inverness, CA. He attended classes at the Woodstock School of Art at the age of 16, followed by a stint at the Art Students League of New York the following year. In 2002 he received his Bachelors in Fine Arts degree at State University of New York Purchase before moving to California where he completed the graduate program in film at Art Center College of Design in 2006. Though not directly pursuing film, cinematic themes often arise in his paintings, giving them the sense of being fragments of a larger framework of thoughts. His work is composed mainly of portraits and figures focusing on introspective moments we keep to ourselves. By primarily using found imagery as reference material, a separation is created between artist and subject, allowing the imagery to distance itself from representing specific individuals. The portraits instead change and evolve into a new persona which is abstracted and intentionally ambiguous. This gives the viewer the opportunity to create their own narrative, meaning or associations and makes each piece uniquely personal. Painting primarily with oils on wood using a combination of brushes and metal and rubber scrapers, paint is applied layer upon layer highlighting its history and texture. Structures and spaces are fragmented or blurred to accentuate the balance between distraction and clarity in daily thought. The images are cerebral and visceral, creating a mood of melancholy and solitude with an appreciation for their necessity and beauty. 16" high x 20" wide Printed on canvas, mounted

Heidrun Meadery is an artisan producer of brut dry, naturally sparkling mead (wine made from fermented honey instead of grapes) produced using the traditional Méthode Champenoise. Our Champagne-style mead is light, delicate, and refreshing, focusing on single-varietal honey. The Meadery was founded in 1997 in Arcata, California and in 2011 was relocated to a farm in Point Reyes Station to develop botanical and apicultural programs. Join an expertly guided tour of our production facility and learn how our unique sparkling mead is made; observe honeybees in action and explore our bee forage farmscape, all while enjoying a sampling of our wonderfully refreshing sparkling mead varietals.

Join us at the winery in Rutherford and enjoy one of our interactive wine experiences while tasting through a selection of our 100% estate, certified Napa Green wines. In addition to our tasting options and experiences, we have an art gallery with changing exhibitions. Make sure to wander through our demonstration vineyard and gardens bursting with seasonal fruits and vegetables. When you visit our sustainable winery in the Rutherford region of the Napa Valley, you can enjoy the highest quality estate wines and exceptional experiences. Schedule your visit today on Tock!

Join us for a tasting of our award-winning cheeses on the gorgeous Fork patio overlooking our farm and Tomales Bay! Your party will enjoy a plentiful cheeseboard at your reserved table, including an assortment of our cheeses and perfectly selected house-made accompaniments. In addition to your cheeseboard, delicious, seasonal offerings from The Fork kitchen will be available for purchase. A menu of the day’s offerings will be provided at each table. Options include local charcuterie, unique grilled cheeses, ooey-gooey mac & cheese and YES - our world-famous, house-made ice cream sandwiches! Calf petting and photo opportunities will be plentiful! Cheese Lovers Tastings are bookable online and available on select holidays throughout the Spring, with regular tastings from June through October 2025. Complementing this tasting is a bottle of Una Lou Rosé that comes from organically grown Pinot Noir sourced by Scribe Winery proprietor Andrew Mariani. Dedicated to his daughter, Una Lou, this bright and juicy rosé is built for patios, poolsides, and anywhere the sun is shining. A portion of the proceeds from this wine are donated to the Edible Schoolyard, and The Center for Land-Based Learning.

Come Have a Hoot at the Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival this April! Bid on this West Marin package valued at $250 and receive two tickets up to $75 ($150 value) to use towards a field event of your choice (based on availability) April 25–27, 2025. Plus, receive Bolinas-based illustrator and internationally known birder, Keith Hansen’s "Bird of Point Reyes" book, two festival t-shirts designed with his birds $90 value), plus a laminated bird guide ($10 value). Total value $250. Not redeemable for cash. Events and registration kick off March 1st for the public at pointreyesbirdingfesitval.org. Offer expires April 25th, 2025. Contact Jess Taylor (415) 663-9312 | [email protected] for more info or help. Join us for a three-day extravaganza celebrating the incredible spring bird and wildlife migrations along the breathtaking Pacific Flyway! There is something for everyone in your brood, with trips and activities for various ages and experience levels. Point Reyes National Seashore provides the main backdrop for our festival, which offers some of the finest birding in the United States with over 70,000 acres of habitat including estuaries, grasslands, coastal scrub, and forest with a strong influence from the Pacific Ocean. We're talking about one of the only ten federally protected seashores in the entire United States! Imagine the Pacific Flyway, the mighty Pacific Ocean, and a myriad of influences converging into the perfect backdrop for an unparalleled birding and wildlife viewing experience. Picture this: 50+ guided field events covering a range of flora and fauna, and opportunities for hiking, kayaking, biking, art, yoga, and more. All events are led by passionate birders and naturalists across Marin County and beyond. These events are geared to bring a broader awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of Marin and beyond. A Friday Fauna Forum with Audubon Cayon Ranch’s and True Wild’s Living with Lions program and The California White Shark Project. This special gathering includes a one-hour social time with light refreshments. A Saturday Social Gathering & Keynote Benefit with author and illustrators Amy Tan & Keith Hansen in Conversation on Backyard Birds. This special gathering includes an outdoor dinner and drinks, plus music and games. Plus, a FREE, public Sunday Family Fun Day in Point Reyes Station for families with budding birders (youth ages 3+), young birders (8-16), and more. But hold your binoculars; there's more! Point Reyes isn't just a haven for our feathered friends; it's a coastal hotspot for whales, elk, wildflowers, and a myriad of other wildlife. It's not just about the birds; it's about encountering the entire cast of characters in this ecological play—insects, deer, foxes, coyotes, skunks, raccoons, weasels, seals, river otters, and an array of amphibians and reptiles. Don’t miss this egg-ucational event. Bid today!

Join Master Forager Mike Colosimo for a fun and educational day trip in the natural landscape of the Marin or Sonoma coast. This amazing adventure can accommodate up to six people and will take place between the hours 8 am and 2 pm (there is some flexibility on time) The best time for foraging will be in the fall but the winner of this fun filled day will have the opportunity to customize the details of the trip with Mike :)

A one hour estate planning consultation with local attorney Dakota Whitney. Get started on your will and/or trust documents. No time like the present to be prepared!!

Tomales Bay Expeditions offers guided kayaking tours of Tomales Bay. Tours typically run 3 hours and begin in the morning to take advantage of the best paddling conditions. All tours include instruction on safety, paddling technique and proper use of the kayaks before going out on the water. Paddlers will experience the epic scenery, abundant wildlife and favorable kayaking conditions that make Tomales Bay a world class destination for recreational paddling.

A 3-hour kayaking tour to experience the famous bioluminescence on Tomales Bay. Paddle into the sunset with expert guides Liz and Dallas, stop at one of the beaches on the Point Reyes National Seashore for a small fire and hot chocolate or tea. When it is completely dark, explore the shorelines of Tomales Bay and experience the wonder that is bioluminescence. A once in a lifetime experience!!

Two of you will enjoy the breathtaking views of Tomales Bay with Blue Waters Kayaking on one of their 4 hour public day time tours. Tours are offered in the morning year round and guest can visit Tomales Bay, Drakes Estero, or the Giacomini Wetlands.

An exceptional collection of books by local authors offered by Point Reyes Books. This selection of books includes art publications, fiction, and local history. This collection is an excellent addition to your library!

Take home your own delicious wine collection: Merryvale cabernet sauvignon, Iron Horse chardonnay, and Scribe rose and pinot noir. 2017 Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley-Fresh and vibrant with great mouthfeel and a long finish, this wine is very approachable in its youth. Drinking well now, it exhibits classic Napa cabernet characteristics with surprising depth. This wine sets the standard for high quality Napa cabernets and will age beautifully for the next 15 years. Iron Horse 2020 Chardonnay:grilled grapefruit, green fig and pretzel dough aromas that accompany the light honey notes found in this vintage of Heritage Chardonnay. Bright acid balances a creamy mouthfeel and long finish. Very approachable upon release, the Heritage exudes Hyde Old Wente Clonal characteristics and will be quite enjoyable for several years to come. Una Lou Rosé comes from organically grown Pinot Noir sourced by Scribe Winery proprietor Andrew Mariani. Dedicated to his daughter, Una Lou, this bright and juicy rosé is built for patios, poolsides, and anywhere the sun is shining. A portion of the proceeds from this wine are donated to the Edible Schoolyard, and The Center for Land-Based Learning. The 2023 Una Lou Pinot Noir comes from organically grown Pinot Noir sourced by Scribe Winery proprietor Andrew Mariani. Dedicated to his daughter, Una Lou, this light and smooth pinot is full of bing cherry, cirtus blossom, and mint flavors. A portion of the proceeds from this wine are donated to the Edible Schoolyard, and The Center for Land-Based Learning.

The Briny Deep is an American single malt whiskey. This particular bottle is a single cask expression- meaning all the bottles of this batch came from only one cask which is rare considering only one in a hundred barrels are worthy of a single cask expression. Quite simply put this is whiskey in it’s purist form. Barley, water, yeast and the oak it rested in. The oak comes from Minnesota which is known for its rich vanilla and caramel notes that add to the whiskeys rich flavor. Perfect for sipping around the fire with friends :)

A delicious picnic bundle including a $75 gift certificate to Inverness Park Market, a $24 bottle of Scribe rose, and a $40 gift certificate to the Culture shop. Stock up on scrumptious cheese, sandwiches, ferments, sweets, and drinks and spend the day relaxing on one of the beautiful local beaches.

Hit the beach with this fantastic bundle including a Shell Beach hoodie size M (Tom Biagini), a Hog Island beanie, a Chicken Ranch t-shirt size M (Tom Biagini), kids Surf Shop hoodie size XS (4-5), Marshall Store hat, and a one month gift certificate for West Marin Fitness. Get your beach bod and coastal outfit on!

Love to shop, look great, and support small local businesses? This is the bundle for you. You will receive $35 to Zuma, $50 for Anne Keho salon, $40 for Tobys coffee bar, plus a month at West Marin Fitness. Also included is a Chedas hat and a Point Reyes Surf Shop t-shirt. All this with out having to leave Point Reyes Main Street!!!!

Look like a Local all over West Marin! This unique bundle has great gear ranging from the North with a 'Tomales' hat all the way down to Bolinas with a 'la Sirena' Hat. There is also a 'Marshall Store' beanie, a vintage 'Tonys seafood' employs only sweatshirt (no longer in production), 'Chedas' sweatshirt, and a Point Reyes Surf Shop shirt. You will be looking great as you cruise down Hwy 1!

Enjoy a two night stay in one of Motel Inverness bay view rooms. Located in the Point Reyes National Seashore the motel overlooks Tomales Bay and is surrounded by wildlife preserves on all sides. Guests will experience the tranquility and peacefulness of nature. The spacious main Lodge provides the perfect place to enjoy the views, bird watch, read, relax, or have a complimentary coffee and biscotti. Anchored by a Yosemite stone fireplace and championship pool table guests are always delighted and surprised when they first walk in and see the view!

A 3 nights Stay at the beautiful Whitney House located in Inverness, CA. (Monday–Thursday except holidays, November–May). The Whitney family summer house is perched on a bluff overlooking Tomales Bay with a two acre meadow. *Our stairs and pier are temporarily out of order.* The bedrooms/bathroom are separated from the living room/kitchen by a small brick patio. This house was made for evenings in front of the fire, ping pong matches on the patio and football games in the meadow. This house has been enjoyed for generations by the Whitney family and we hope you will enjoy it as well. The mid-century house was built in 1950 and was the first home in the area of Seahaven and is a classic Inverness summer home. The house has a lovely cabin/summer house feeling that allows you to feel a million miles away from the rest of civilization. The property is a short walk to both Shell Beach and Chicken Ranch Beach. At a low-tide you can even go along the shoreline. If you are feeling ambitious, you can walk all the way to Heart's Desire Beach. From the living room you can spend hours gazing at Tomales Bay or observe foxes, deer, raccoons, woodpeckers and many other critters as they walk across the large meadow to the South of the house. Six person maximum. Absolutely no parties permitted.

Escape to Lodge at Marconi, where history meets the healing power of nature within a 62-acre historic state park overlooking Tomales Bay. This modern hotel retreat offers a sanctuary to explore, unwind, and connect with the timeless beauty of West Marin, just an hour north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.