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Next time you\u2019re within the San Francisco Bay Area, as an alternative of heading south into Silicon Valley or alongside the coast, take the Golden Gate bridge north into Marin. Here you\u2019ll uncover some hidden treasures, in addition to some extra identified ones, reminiscent of wine nation.<\/p>\n

The French Market Marin<\/span><\/h2>\n

On the second Sunday of the month, you may experience the ambiance of the French flea markets in Paris in San Rafael on the Marin Center. Best of all, attendance and parking are each free. <\/span>The French Market Marin market brings collectively over 140 cubicles of classic and vintage treasures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The French Market Marin is a superb technique to spend a Sunday afternoon, as you stroll via aisles of dwelling and backyard d\u00e9cor, classic and property jewellery, collectibles, books, classic shabby stylish, farmhouse model, artwork, pottery, silver rugs and a number of different objects. They at all times have reside French music and a creperie meals truck. You\u2019ll come throughout dishes, pots, furnishings, native American items, artwork, outdated relics, Asian rugs and v<\/span>intage garments, starting from designer items to vintage lace equipment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Below, my sister and I take a selfie in one of many many cubicles that make up the Sunday French Market.<\/p>\n

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In typical French model, you could find vintage backyard furnishings and objects from patio units to urns and birdhouses. That stated, not all the pieces is French and even European influenced. There\u2019s a tremendous West African vendor who has unimaginable masks, jewels from India, carpets from numerous elements of the East, and Trinidad and Johan, of Atelier de Campagne supply ornamental objects. My sister got here throughout an unimaginable Afghan rug and basket she couldn\u2019t resist they usually left in her suitcase.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We stay enormous followers of the market who was began by Fern Loiacono who used to shopped the well-known weekend brocantes or flea markets in Paris\u2014March\u00e9 du Biron, Marche Vernaison and Porte de Clignancourt, the biggest and oldest one\u2014trying to find gems she liked. That inspiration led to her launching the <\/span>French Market Marin in 2011 and the remainder is historical past. Two thumbs up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Petaluma Vintage Market<\/span><\/h2>\n

Speaking of markets, simply north of the French Market Marin is a month-to-month market in Petaluma, in Sonoma County. Along North McDowell Boulevard, you\u2019ll discover roughly 4 dozen distributors promoting their newest finds. Its official title\u2014P<\/span>etaluma Vintage\u2014encompasses a curated number of over forty classic and vintage sellers specializing in all issues classic.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Some of the stuff you\u2019ll discover embody video video games, toys, clothes, jewellery (costume and vintage), hats, trend equipment, comedian books, buying and selling playing cards, books, motion pictures, posters, artwork, furnishings, decor, dishes, lamps, kitchen gear, devices, glasses, rugs and extra.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We discovered one other nice rug however this one was a lot bigger. A bit heavy to hold, however for a stunning piece, isn\u2019t it price it? The added bonus was Sean from Sean\u2019s Antiques & Fine Art, was such a delight. Irish-born and a pure storyteller, it was a such a pleasure to hang around with him.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For extra info, together with the following dates, go to their web site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Larkspur Wine Stroll<\/span><\/h2>\n

Once a 12 months, the Larkspur<\/span> Chamber hosts a Larkspur<\/span><\/span> Wine<\/span><\/span> Stroll on the principle drag, which is closed all the way down to automobiles so pedestrians can stroll up and down the road tasting wines for the afternoon. Some of the featured wineries<\/span> embody Adobe Road, Alexander Valley<\/span> Vineyards<\/span>, Calstar Cellars, Isetta Family Wines<\/span>, Drew Dowsett Wines<\/span>, Cazadero<\/span> Winery<\/span>, Grgich Hills Estate<\/span>, Santori Wines<\/span>, Construct Winery<\/span>, and fairly a couple of others.<\/p>\n

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They had reside music as effectively \u2014 children and adults alike performed, participated and danced.<\/p>\n

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This was their twelfth 12 months internet hosting the wine stroll and it was as soon as once more a hit. Luckily the climate cooperated, which is nearly a given for Marin<\/span> within the Fall. If wine isn\u2019t your factor, Larkspur<\/span> has tons of cute outlets to discover as effectively.<\/p>\n

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One of our favourite outlets (to not be missed)<\/em> is Citrine<\/a> alongside the principle drag. Owners Jay and Karyn curate the perfect garments, crystals and reward objects. We\u2019ve by no means been within the store and never found a gem. They even have a yoga studio within the again in addition to a singular therapeutic salt room. For these new to crystals, citrine is a ravishing crystal, (additionally Karyn\u2019s birthstone) with therapeutic qualities which can be slated to symbolize all issues abundance and manifestation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jay and Karyn Holland, homeowners of Citrine in Larkspur<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We additionally love sitting on the bar and ordering wine and appetizers at Left Bank Brasseries in downtown Larkspur. It\u2019s an outpost of a small native chain providing easy Southern French delicacies in a hip surroundings with a hearth. To discover out when the following Larkspur wine stroll is, remember to take a look at their web site.<\/a><\/p>\n

Healdsburg<\/span><\/h2>\n

Why Healdsburg<\/span>? Located roughly an hour or so north of San Francisco<\/span>, this little wine nation city boasts tons of historical past and tradition. It additionally occurs to be a ravishing city surrounded by rising hills and vineyards<\/span>. Nestled in opposition to the Russian River<\/span> in northern Sonoma<\/span> County, Healdsburg<\/span> exudes the allure of a small, agricultural neighborhood with the facilities of a world-class wine and meals vacation spot.<\/span><\/p>\n

We used it as our place to begin for wine tasting<\/span>. It\u2019s a terrific spot for lunch or dinner and the procuring is fabulous. If you\u2019re an artwork lover, there are some fantastic galleries, one in every of which was so eclectic that we had a tough time leaving: Aerena Galleries & Gardens.<\/strong> They even have outlets in St. Helena, Yountville<\/span>, Mill Valley<\/span> and Napa<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Above and beneath: Aerena Galleries & Gardens in Healdsburg<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After you\u2019ve had a stroll via downtown Healdsburg, it\u2019s time to go wine tasting in close by Dry Creek Valley.<\/p>\n

Dry Creek Valley Wine Tasting<\/span><\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve achieved our fair proportion of wine tasting<\/span> in Napa<\/span> and Sonoma<\/span> valleys through the years however we had been new to tasting wines from Dry Creek Valley<\/span>, a few of which you’ll seemingly acknowledge in the event you\u2019re a wine lover. I\u2019d suggest not more than 4 wineries<\/span> in a day and even three is a lot if you wish to really get to know the winery<\/span>, and spend time speaking to the wine maker<\/span> or get a tour.<\/p>\n

We pushed it at 4 and our trek on a scorching September day included Breathless Sparkling<\/span> Wines<\/span>, Amista Vineyards<\/span>, Capo Creek Valley, and DaVero Farms & Winery<\/span>. Be positive to take a look at our longer article on the Dry Creek Valley vineyards<\/a> and our experiences there for extra in-depth info on every of them. Below are a couple of picture highlights from every.<\/p>\n

Breathless Sparking Wines<\/span><\/h3>\n

They supply 15 additional brut<\/span> <\/span>glowing wines<\/span>, and we sampled a couple of of these. Extra brut\u00a0interprets to <\/span>lower than half the quantity of sugar<\/span><\/span> of a daily brut<\/span> and the additional brut<\/span> wines boast a decrease calorie rely as effectively. Woot woot. Run by three sisters, t<\/span>hey solely make 2,000 to 2,500 instances a 12 months.\u00a0Here are a couple of enjoyable visible highlights from our cease at Breathless Sparkling Wines.<\/p>\n

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Amista Vineyards<\/span><\/h3>\n

We didn\u2019t have as a lot time at Amista Vineyards<\/span> as we had hoped, so missed out on a full-blown expertise<\/span>.\u00a0 That stated, we did have an opportunity to strive a couple of of their wines, beginning with their Estate Sparkling<\/span> Blanc de Blanc (additional brut<\/span><\/span>). They introduced chips, caviar and cream to the desk to pair with the wines \u2014 the Blanc de Blanc was an ideal associate. See beneath for a couple of recollections from our time of their tasting room and the skin vineyards.<\/p>\n

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Capo Creek Valley<\/span><\/h3>\n

Capo Creek Valley is a hidden gem who presents a singular meals and wine pairing expertise outdoors with views of the vineyards off within the distance. We all liked their Playlist: Estate White Wine<\/span> Blend, which is product of Clairette Blanc (26%), Grenache<\/span> Blanc (24%), Roussane (21%), Picpoul (11%), Petit Manseng<\/span> (10%) and Voignier (8%). What a mix proper? Mary Roy, who led us within the meals and wine extravaganza, has fairly a narrative to inform. Two thumbs up. Below are a couple of visible highlights.<\/p>\n

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DaVero Farms & Winery<\/span><\/h3>\n

DaVero\u00a0 Farms & Winery is all about sustainability and their farm<\/span> demonstrates that dedication. Through biodynamic farming and conscious, conventional winemaking<\/span>, they produce<\/span> Italian varietal<\/span> wines and olive<\/span> oil in stability<\/span> with their local weather and the ethos of regenerative agriculture. They act as a hub for an academic and immersive expertise<\/span>, beginning with a tour of the farm<\/span> itself. There had been so many varietals<\/span> of crops, fruit, herbs and flowers that it might take days to discover all of them in depth. Have a have a look at a couple of highlights from our afternoon.<\/p>\n

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AGAIN, remember to go to the longer article<\/a> on our 4 wine tasting picks from Dry Creek Valley for extra visuals and particulars.<\/p>\n

Mill Valley Art Fair<\/span><\/h2>\n

We\u2019re not at all times on the town for the Mill Valley Art Fair, however like to attend each time our schedule permits. It is held in Mill Valley amongst Redwood bushes and boasts all kinds of artwork, from pottery, jewellery and eclectic installations, to conventional portray, combined media and extra.\u00a0 l<\/p>\n

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This 12 months, the pageant devoted their Special Grove to an exhibition known as Art for a Better World<\/strong>. This specifically curated exhibition contains work of neurologically various artists from Autistry Studios of San Rafael<\/strong> and the group Art Without Boundaries<\/strong> that includes work from Oak Hill School, the Helix School and PAASS. Also exhibiting within the Special Grove had been Youth in Arts, which helps youth of each background.<\/p>\n

Some of our favorites from the day contains Erin Burch\u2019s pottery \u2014 completely gorgeous. She can be a physique employee, who designed one thing known as the Burch Method<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Erin Burch in her sales space on the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Then there\u2019s this distinctive combined media artist, Jamie Pavlich-Walker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Vibrant coloured work adorned one wall \u2014 I fell in love with David Palmer\u2019s sunflowers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Mayumix had one other distinctive providing, artwork on materials. Absolutely stunning work.<\/p>\n

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There had been additionally these stunning pure items, combining artwork with nature.<\/p>\n

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More earthy pottery that had me at hey.<\/p>\n

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They additionally had a enjoyable puppet present outdoors for youths accompanied by classic music. It was such an ideal providing for households with babies. His present even had me mesmerized. Truth be advised, I didn\u2019t wish to depart.<\/p>\n

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Not positive what to name this one, however he introduced a smile to each face who handed him. It jogged my memory of the Wiccan Green Man.<\/p>\n

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Spellcraft Curator<\/span><\/h2>\n

Spellcraft Curator is a Sonoma County household owned enterprise and was designed and operated by a credentialed instructor.\u00a0 Three of us went for a pair hour expertise at their facility in Santa Rosa California.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Below, proprietor Pamela kicks issues off within the foyer.<\/p>\n

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She begins you out within the candle making workshop room, the place you may select your coloration and create your individual to take dwelling with you in a glass jar.<\/p>\n

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Then she units you free and you may wander to the varied curated rooms. There are at present 5 in whole with a sixth being added quickly, centered in Egypt historical past and tradition.<\/p>\n

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Each room is really distinctive. There\u2019s a Victorian Parlor the place you may turn out to be a Victorian for a stint. Enjoy the fads of the time, such because the stereoscope and utilizing a metallic stamp to make luck talisman.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s additionally a Reed Pump Organ, which is a Victorian vintage instrument from the 1800\u2019s. And sure, I performed it . . . with care after all. Was it haunted? It\u2019s exhausting to say nevertheless it actually gave us nice sound and introduced a smile to our faces.<\/p>\n

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You may also turn out to be a Colonial Witch \u2014 rewind the clock and create a natural concoction. This room is an acknowledgment to the ladies who misplaced their lives for being midwives and healers.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s additionally the Divining Den, the place you may get a taste of the 1920\u2019s, a time when mediums held seances and spiritualism was on the rise.<\/p>\n

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My favourite was the Celestial Study, the place you turn out to be a Renaissance Wizard and make your individual magic wand. How cool is that?<\/p>\n

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And in the event you\u2019re fortunate and get among the clues proper, you may return to Pamela within the Wax Workshop and she or he\u2019ll offer you a Spell Kit goodie bag loaded with tons of enjoyable gems.<\/p>\n

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Two thumbs up. It was such a enjoyable expertise. My solely remorse was not having sufficient time in every of the rooms. Check out their web site<\/a> for extra info and easy methods to guide.<\/p>\n

Fairfax<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fairfax is a an off-the-beaten-path city in Marin. When Anthony and I first visited it, he stated \u201cit\u2019s a little witchy.\u201d By that, he meant that it was artistic, artsy and nature-driven, all of that are true. Some of the homes are nestled into the hills and surrounded by bushes, chook life and you might even spot a deer.\u00a0 It\u2019s a small city (underneath 10K) and but, boasts a bustling downtown space with eating places, cafes and enjoyable outlets. There are additionally murals and artwork outdoors on partitions and tucked away in locations you\u2019d least look forward to finding blossoming creativity in motion.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Below are indicators on the Coffee Roastery.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Outside on the identical road, there\u2019s an exquisite mosaic bench the place you may sit and other people watch over a cuppa espresso.<\/p>\n

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Inside The Eleventh House<\/span><\/strong> metaphysical\u00a0<\/span>store, the partitions and ceilings are painted. Super enjoyable, proper?<\/p>\n

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There are additionally a few enjoyable classic outfitters as effectively alongside the principle drag. Another enjoyable expertise is the Wu Wei Tea Temple,<\/span><\/strong> which calls themselves as a \u201cgathering place for creatives, wanderers and lovers of life\u2019s little treasures.\u201d It\u2019s a full service tea home and Kava bar that includes natural bone broth, house-made therapeutic elixirs & Middle Eastern treats. They even have weekly\u00a0<\/span>reside music, tarot readings, and\u00a0<\/span>performances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo credit score: Wei Wu Tea Temple<\/em>We hope you’ve got loved a few of our enjoyable picks north of the Golden Gate bridge.<\/p>\n

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Renee Blodgett is the founding father of We Blog the World<\/a>. The website combines the magic of a web-based tradition and journey journal with a world weblog community and has contributors from each continent on the planet. Having lived in 10 nations and explored practically 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural variety.<\/p>\n

She can be the CEO and founding father of Magic Sauce Media<\/a>, a brand new media providers consultancy centered on viral advertising and marketing, social media, branding, occasions and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped corporations from 12 nations get traction available in the market. Known for her world and natural strategy to product and company launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an lively person of social media, she helps purchasers navigate digital waters from world wide. Renee has been running a blog for over 16 years and repeatedly writes on her private weblog Down the Avenue<\/a>, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and different websites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Magazine and is listed as a brand new media influencer and recreation changer on numerous websites and books on the brand new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed because the sixth most influential lady in social media by Forbes Magazine on a Top 20 List.<\/p>\n

Her ardour for artwork, storytelling and pictures led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography<\/a>, which is a visible extension of her writing, the results of which has led to producing six picture books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.<\/p>\n

Renee can be the co-founder of Traveling Geeks<\/a>, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to different nations to share and be taught from friends, governments, companies, and most people so as to educate, share, consider, and promote modern applied sciences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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