When August rolls around, the world's car collectors and enthusiasts turn their attention to the Monterey Peninsula. Designers, race drivers, historians, connoisseurs and celebrities will spend 10 action-packed days attending automotive events ahead of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Highlights range from exclusive exhibitions and auctions to lively meet-and-greets and … [Read more...] about On the Fast Track
Archives for Summer 2025
Returning to Glory
A Pacific Grove Victorian Reclaims Its Charm
The charming seaside town of Pacific Grove was originally developed as a retreat by the Methodist Church with the first campers coming to spend the summer in 1875. 30-by-60-foot parcels known as "tent lots" were sold to ensure families had their own spot to set up camp when they returned year after year, and frequent visitors began building vacation cottages to create a more … [Read more...] about Returning to Glory
Timeless Tranquility
Eco-Luxury at the Award-Winning Post Ranch Inn
Big Sur has inspired countless artists, poets, travelers and nature lovers with its rugged beauty, impossibly gorgeous coastline, waterfalls, redwood hikes, flower-dotted mountainsides, fresh air, plentiful wildlife and hidden beaches. At Post Ranch Inn, the magic of getting away from it all is supported by whimsical structures, from yurts to ocean-side lodging with grass … [Read more...] about Timeless Tranquility
Carmel Aquarelle
Renowned Artist Donald Teague's Life in the Art Colony
In 1949, artist Donald "Don" Teague (1897-1991) hit the ground running when he moved to Carmel with family in tow. At age 52, Teague was a senior illustrator for The Saturday Evening Post and Collier's. The year prior, he had been elected a full member of the National Academy of Design in his parallel career as a fine artist. The new arrivals (Don, his wife Verna, and two young … [Read more...] about Carmel Aquarelle
An Artist Shares His Passion
Joaquin Turner Celebrates 10 Years in Carmel-by-the-Sea
American humorist Robert Benchley once said, "Who said time machines haven't been built yet? They already exist. They're called books." But he could have easily and accurately substituted the word "paintings" for "books." Stepping into Joaquin Turner's Dolores Street gallery is proof positive that the delicate art of putting paint to canvas can speak to us through the years and … [Read more...] about An Artist Shares His Passion