Among the artists and scholars living in Carmel in the town's earliest days, there were enough Episcopalians to warrant local services by 1906. Initially, services were led by visiting clergy at the Pine Inn with a congregation anchored by such luminaries as artist Mary DeNeale Morgan. In a few short years, that congregation formalized into All Saints' Episcopal Church. For … [Read more...] about A Midcentury Modern Mission
Archives for Summer 2026
Doyenne of the Carmel Art Colony
The Life and Work of Mary DeNeale Morgan
In the first half of the 20th century, Mary DeNeale Morgan (1868-1948), a California native, became a seminal figure in the founding and development of the Carmel art colony. She established venues for the exhibition of regional artists, taught regular art classes, and habitually donated her time and paintings in support of the peninsula communities. In 1927, she became a … [Read more...] about Doyenne of the Carmel Art Colony
Ready to Roll
How to Make the Most of 2026 Car Week Events
In November 1950, the inaugural Pebble Beach Road Races included a casual car show that added a social component to the weekend's festivities. Though racing in the Del Monte Forest ended after the 1956 competition, that car show grew into the world-renowned Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The 75th celebration on August 16 caps off 10 days of exciting exhibits, auctions, … [Read more...] about Ready to Roll
Sandra Button
Driving Force of the Concours
As the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance celebrates 75 years, one of its champions is marking her own milestone. Concours Chairman San-dra Button will step away from daily operations in October, moving into a new role as brand ambassador and strategic advisor after 40 years with the event. Under her leadership, the Concours has become one of the world's most well-known … [Read more...] about Sandra Button
Best in Class
75 Years of Elegance — and the Woman Who Helped Define It
Long before the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance became a high-profile international affair, it was the social sidebar to a new motorsports event. Drivers skirted around Monterey pines and sped through hairpin turns during the first Pebble Beach Road Race in November 1950. The Del Monte Forest course was outlined as interest in sports cars and road racing—already popular in … [Read more...] about Best in Class