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
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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
Whimsy and Wonder
The Magical World of the Carmel Doll Shop
A visit to the Carmel Doll Shop and Grovian Museum in Pacific Grove is a magical experience. A sense of wonderment is evoked by the incredibly captivating displays of antique dolls, toys and accessories found in the beautifully restored Angwin building on Forest Avenue. Rarities abound in the collection that Michael Canadas and David Robinson—two of the most charming and … [Read more...] about Whimsy and Wonder
California’s Mission Bells
Marking the Path of the Spanish Past
Anyone who has driven U.S. Highway 101 has certainly noticed the weathered bells, suspended on shepherd's hook-shaped stanchions, spaced roughly a mile apart in many areas. They've been a fixture of the road for generations and mark what is known as California's El Camino Real (meaning The King's Highway or The Royal Road), stretching northward from Mission San Diego de Alcala … [Read more...] about California’s Mission Bells
Already Home
The Fight for the Wild Horses of the Eastern Sierra
They're majestic, with silky manes flowing freely in strong breezes. DNA suggests they are descendants of horses that roamed the West more than 12,000 years ago. They exist in a place where only the strong survive, in conditions ranging from snow drifts to scorching heat. Hours southeast of Carmel, where the meadows meet the mountains of the Eastern Sierra, a herd referred to … [Read more...] about Already Home