Santa Lucia Preserve Magazine Vol. III

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ith the completion of our 100th home we are marking more than an exciting milestone. We are celebrating the Santa Lucia preserve: a vibrant community with an established yet evolving culture that has

delivered on its founding mission of conservation – a natural gathering place. Here, in this magazine we’ve gathered our stories together. You’ll notice that the articles are organized by Conservation, Community and Culture. It’s our way of telling you the whole story. We’re sharing the many ways we protect, celebrate, immerse ourselves and connect with each other in the vast, natural beauty of The preserve. You’ll get an inside look at the amazing biodiversity of this place, along with a rare “tour” of several of our exquisite homes. You’ll meet members and see how they choose to create their own unique experiences at every turn. We’ve shared some of our rich history, glimpses into preserve-style events, and the heartfelt efforts our members make for our community.

It is our hope that you will experience just a bit of our relaxed, inviting culture – what we know and love about The preserve.

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6 Disconnect, Reconnect12 Biological Diversity of the Santa Lucia Preserve16 The Wild at Your Doorstep

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18 The 100 Home Milestone22 Clubs at a Glance24 The Back Nine26 A History of Rancho San Carlos

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28 Concours & Cocktails32 15 Years (and 150 years) of the Fandango38 PreSERVE40 NextGEN42 AboutPLACE44 Summer Camp48 Preserve Land Company Offering

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n a world where the term ‘digital detox’ is an entry in the oxford english Dictionary and the Slow movement is gaining ground on fast food and

speedy living, The preserve offers a place for repose. Drive through the gates and you get the distinct sense that time has slowed down. No matter how many times members and residents return, the feeling remains. While it’s obvious that this vast, awe-inspiring landscape could snap anyone out of the frenetic pace that can often consume us, there’s something deeper going on here. The priority placed on the land brings with it a laid-back, accepting culture and values that inspire everyone to take time out to disconnect from screens, phones and day-to-day demands in order to reconnect with nature, simple living and a true sense of community. n Software industry entrepreneur and venture investor, rob meinhardt, his wife Kerrin and their three children have been part-time residents since late 2013. “When I drive through the gates and up rancho San Carlos road, I feel a total escape,” rob reflects. “It reminds me of the first time I visited Big Sur. The landscape is surreal and almost super-natural. Honestly, whether totally disconnecting or even staying connected while visiting, the setting brings a degree of relaxation you can’t find anywhere in Silicon valley.”

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rob’s family feels a sense of release as well. “our children embrace the freedom to roam that’s offered here. While we initially thought they’d fall in love with the pool or the waterslide and those sorts of features... it’s the lake, fishing, horseback riding and golf that they go after. When we arrive at the Hacienda it’s not uncommon for our young girls to ask for a drop-off and a meet-up later at the lake. They want to walk it alone and feel that freedom of time and space that The preserve gives everyone. There’s no place they’d rather be... no place.”

James Student wholeheartedly agrees. He and his wife first visited The preserve in 2002 and recently made the move to live here full-time. James remembers, “During our first trip, we were struck by the space and the beauty, but also the proximity. It is truly unique in that it allows us to live in this remote landscape, while still being conveniently located.”

But what really makes the difference – and what led the Students to make The preserve their permanent home – are the people. “The natural beauty is a superb differentiator, but the experience would not be the same if it weren’t for this community’s culture. This definitely informed our decision. We’ve been here six months and we made a good choice.” James elaborates, “It’s somewhat circular. The setting has drawn quality people, but the people and their relationships have made the most of what the land has to offer. The natural beauty remains an enormous draw and serves as the glue, but it’s this community that really allows the retreat from our busy lives to be so profound.”

He adds, “The preserve’s culture is incredibly welcoming. The members are interesting, friendly and forthcoming. And the respect among all the members is very real. As The preserve community has developed and matured over the years, the culture has remained strong. It all originates with the mutual respect and admiration


between members and The preserve’s employees. The staff does a remarkable job and we truly feel like we’re coming home to family.”

rob echoes this sentiment. “We’ve also found new friends in the residents and, notably, the employees at The preserve. From the second time we came up through every trip since, one of our favorite things about visiting is reconnecting with the incredibly friendly staff. We consider many of them to be close friends at this point. Kerrin and I agree that the people who work at The preserve are a huge part of what makes every visit so special.”

And when it’s time to step back into reality? rob sums it up best. “We’re always sad to leave but I personally feel re-energized to re-engage with my work and our home life knowing that we can always come back. We feel incredibly fortunate for the blessings that have made The preserve life possible for our family.” n


Whether you are interested in a home that is move-in ready or you would like to find the perfect home site and go through the design/build process we are here to help you navigate the landscape.

The Preserve Land Company provides an in-depth introduction to the community, culture and conservancy while you discover and procure the property that will best fit your lifestyle now and for generations to come. We would love to share our intimate knowledge of the community and real estate market, just call or email at your convenience.

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BioDiversiTYof theSanta Lucia preserve

eep, cold and nutrient rich, the waters of the world’s largest ocean well up along the shores of this land. Driven by wild offshore

winds and powerful currents, this ‘upwelling’ sets the stage for an amazingly gentle climate: a slow waltz of seasons in which temperature extremes are muted and plants and animals flourish year-round. Cooling fog in the evenings and sea-run steelhead in the glittering streams are subtle reminders of the bond between land and sea. n The Santa Lucia range rises above the rocky coast in a series of sweeping terraces, each graced by a mosaic of natural communities: coastal prairies and grasslands, maritime chaparral and coastal scrub, rolling oak savanna and woodland, creeks and wetlands, stately redwood and pine forests. The sounds of birdsong and the afternoon sea-breeze fill the air, inviting the listener to slow down, to breathe in the majesty, history, and enduring wildness of this land. n There is, quite simply, no place on earth like California’s Central Coast. Unique combinations of geology and a rare ‘mediterranean’ climate sustain a rich tapestry of life. many plants and animals here are found nowhere else, making this one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world.

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Biodiversity is a measure of the health and wealth of the land. A complex web of plants and animals offers resilience in the face of challenges like severe storms, wildfire or drought and can prevent outbreaks of insects or disease affecting both people and nature. Since people arrived here over 14,000 years ago, the clean air, water and healthy food produced by this ecosystem have nurtured vibrant cultures with deep connections to the land.

Conserving this treasure-trove of diversity has always been a core value of the Santa Lucia preserve design. recognizing the land’s global conservation significance, Tom and Alayna Gray and their partners set an ambitious goal: to create an innovative model to help people and nature coexist and thrive together in our changing world. Their vision transcended even the ‘avant guard’ approach of the time–tightly clustered neighborhoods set apart from protected land. rather, they chose to mindfully weave the natural and human communities together in a manner that would inspire an abiding sense of stewardship in current and future generations.

To guide this process, the partnership envisioned the Santa Lucia Conservancy as an independent and permanently endowed non-profit land trust.

Through the Conservancy’s community engagement, land management and research efforts, The preserve serves as a model and ‘living laboratory.’ At this pivotal moment in history, with the fate of perhaps a third of all global species in question, our work is growing in importance.

What is so remarkable about this community and the people who have chosen to live here? It starts with the ‘lay of the land.’ The preserve design sustains an open, sweeping landscape which is individually owned, maintained and cherished by 300 families with a shared set of conservation values. each family commits to being good stewards of their land, and abides by covenants that ensure it remains a vibrant, exquisitely wild home for all the living creatures with whom they share it.

Simply protecting the land through goodwill and thoughtful restrictions, however, is not enough to keep it healthy. our 18,000+ acres of native habitat are vulnerable to the ravages of exotic plants and animals, climate impacts, loss of keystone species such as native bees and elk, and pathogens such as Sudden oak Death. Sustained hands-on habitat management is essential, and our small, dedicated staff are out on the land every day. The scale of the need can be overwhelming, so adaptive planning and prioritization is key.

The Conservancy recently completed a rigorous ‘Biodiversity management Needs Assessment’ integrating national conservation planning tools with our deep knowledge of this land. Through this effort, we’ve determined that our coastal prairies, grasslands and wetlands are in greatest need of immediate action.

Grasslands are essential to a tremendous variety of wildlife: eagles and hawks, badgers and bobcats, meadowlarks and chorus frogs to name just a few. They are also globally imperiled. Invasive plants from four continents, expanding cities and farms, and loss of natural processes like seasonal

Not All Lands are Created Equal

California is widely recognized for its global conservation significance as one of the six most rich and imperiled biodiversity hotspots in the nation and one of only 33 such hotspots on Earth, based on studies conducted by the Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund and others. Here on The Preserve, our 300 families share this unique place with an astonishing 600 species of plants and over 270 types of vertebrate wildlife.

This article was written by Christy

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Santa Lucia Conservancy. Christy is

a native of California’s Central Coast

with over 25 years of conservation and

natural lands restoration experience.

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people and nature, and inspiring a

conservation ethic in future generations.



The Lay of the Land

Elegant in its simplicity, the 20,000-acre Preserve includes just four types of land use:

n Rancholands, which support the community’s infrastructure and recreational facilities; n Homelands, where all residential structures and activities occur; n Openlands, which surround each Homeland – native habitat jointly managed by the landowner and Conservancy staff; andn Wildlands, owned by the Conservancy and managed for biodiversity.

Together, the Openlands and Wildlands make up over 18,000 acres of exquisite natural habitat, where conservation covenants and endowment funding assure a legacy of health and beauty. It is within the Openland areas that important collaborative, multigenerational land stewardship involving both the landowners and the Conservancy can take place. Current partnerships include grassland restoration, oak conservation, wildlife research, and weed management. Many of The Preserve’s most cherished vistas and ecologically important habitats lie within Openlands.

grassfires are inexorably converting the world’s remaining grasslands and wildflower fields to weeds and brush. This onslaught diminishes both the splendor and natural productivity of the land, and increases the risk of destructive wildfires and floods.

The Conservancy is launching an innovative program to use promising new ‘conservation grazing’ techniques which emphasize managing the timing and intensity of livestock to mimic important natural disturbances such as Tule elk herds. Here at The preserve we’re taking a leadership role in testing this exciting approach. This spring, 1,400 visiting goats briefly joined our growing cattle herd to help us attain our goal: vibrant sweeps of grasslands alive with birdsong and wildflowers, native pollinators and other grassland-dependent species.

To guide this work, the Conservancy is also leading groundbreaking research: the rare tricolored blackbird is one of many imperiled native species that require high quality grasslands with nearby wetlands to survive. For the first time anywhere, we’re using radio telemetry to determine the habitat conditions needed for these amazing creatures to thrive. This effort will allow us to set specific goals for our grazing and offers essential insights into conservation strategies for our partners throughout the state. In all our research efforts, preserve residents are always welcome to lend a hand.

The challenges and opportunities of biodiversity conservation we see before us are not unlike those faced by communities all over the world. And yet, the Santa Lucia preserve is an extraordinary place where by design, the future of the community and the land is clearly interwoven. Through innovative land stewardship, research initiatives and community collaboration, we can provide a meaningful model of hope and adaptation for California and beyond, even as we ensure a legacy of enduring health and wild natural beauty here at home. n

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If you want to know a piece of land, you have to walk it. The 100 miles of hiking trails on The preserve go into every corner of these 20,000 acres. The trails allow one to know The preserve. To know The preserve is to love it and to feel you belong to it.

Hiking proceeds at a pace that permits noticing what’s around you. You see the microscape of trees, rocks, gullies, grassland, wildflowers, and wildlife. You notice these things naturally as you follow a trail, avoid a tree, and safely place your feet. If you want to know where you are, you also look at the macroscape. You see the high ridges and the deep valleys and the prominent knobs. With knowledge of these features of the landscape, you can hike on The preserve without any fear of getting lost.

Hiking can provide solitude if you want it. It can also be enjoyable socially. I can have 2-3 hour conversations with people only when I’m hiking with them. The most beloved hike on The preserve is Trapper’s Loop. The trail head is on rancho San Carlos road about 5 miles from the Gatehouse and 3 miles from the Hacienda. The trail passes through all the main vegetation landscapes of The preserve. You start in a pristine redwood canyon with many original growth trees. one huge redwood right beside the trail started growing as the roman empire was collapsing. These

trees are the tallest living things on earth. The canopies are out of sight. The floor beneath them is a soft layer of needles with dark green ferns neatly spaced throughout. on a clear day, the sun finds its way to the needles and the ferns in multiple spotlight rays.

Climbing out of the redwoods, you pass through a live oak forest. The twisted and gnarly oaks are the antithesis of the ramrod straight redwoods. Both are tough in their own way. Finally, after a vertical climb of 1000 feet, you emerge in grassland on steep slopes. In the spring, fields of yellow-orange poppies are so bright you have to squint to look at them. patches of dark blue lupine offer the only relief.

Then at the top you see the world in all directions. It’s stunning. The whole preserve is laid out on one side, from Long ridge to pinion peak to the Animus. The other side is the high ridge of the Santa Lucia mountains, finally plunging into the ocean at point Lobos. In march of 1999 on this spot, I decided to buy a lot at The preserve. n

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T h E 1 0 0 h O m E m I l E S TO N EWe’ve just built our 100th home and there’s a lot to celebrate. Consider this your golden ticket. But unlike Mr. Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, this place is not only magical, it’s real. You’re getting a rare opportunity to take a look at The preserve from the inside out. n Lindsay Lerable, Design review Board manager, is your guide. “The preserve is about the land and about living in the land. We are nationally recognized for setting the standard as a best practice for rural development. We’re known as a place to explore serious architecture with outcomes that push the boundaries of creativity while honoring overwhelmingly beautiful landscapes. As we’ve reached our 100 home milestone we see ourselves as a deeply established community with a clear definition of our architectural standards. This sets the tone for the next 200 homes.” n She adds, “In many other areas, architecture is designed to be seen. one of the things that make this place unique is that our architecture is subordinate to the landscape. We work with the existing environment as opposed to altering it. The preserve guidelines push for innovation in making the home a secondary element at the site.” n And now for some perspective…The preserve started with 20,000 acres. (New York’s manhattan Island is just over 14,000 acres.) The most sensitive resources were set aside to be protected in perpetuity by the Santa Lucia Conservancy. That left 2000 acres – merely 10% –

for development of just 300 homesites. As these parcels are being sold and built out, awareness of a site’s particular natural characteristics takes precedence. n Lindsay continues, “Site planning is an art. You’ll see excellent examples around The preserve. owners and their teams are embracing our guidelines’ priority of not ‘domesticating’ the land. That’s why homes at The preserve feel like they’ve grown out of the land – as if they were meant to be exactly where they are.” n And, there’s no cookie-cutter approach here. You’ll see a vast array of styles and sizes – all mindful of offsetting the homes’ impact while interpreting the California rancho aesthetic. “We work with existing contours and grades, minimizing grading, tree removal, native plant disturbance and overall site impact,” Lindsay adds. “We design with passive cooling and heating, cisterns, solar and geothermal solutions. our ‘green’ approach is to avoid disturbing as much as possible in the first place, so there’s very little to offset.” You’ll see a real emphasis on the comfort and ease of indoor/outdoor living. The owners’ and guests’ experiences reach far beyond the typical range of hundreds of feet outside these homes. Folks can immerse themselves in acres and acres of views even though they occupy a very small footprint in the grand scheme of The preserve. n Now…hand over that golden ticket and come on in. Take a good long look. And you, too, will realize it’s all about this land. n

An inside look at the new vernacular of the Santa Lucia Preserve

1A stunning, seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living.Homeowner Rinaldoarchitect Feldman Architecture landscape architect Bernard Trainor + AssociatesPhotography Joe Fletcher

2 Captivating views engage every room of this ridge top retreat. Homeowner Loydarchitect Jack Arnoldlandscape architect Jack ArnoldPhotography Preserve Land Company

3This Hacienda with a modern twist creates a one-of-a-kind refuge. Homeowner DunwoodyarchitectFletcher + Hardoin with Project Designer David Beckwithlandscape architectRon Herman Photography DB Design

4Geometry and nature collide creating perfect symmetry. Homeowner EastmanarchitectDuxbury Architextslandscape architectBernard Trainer + AssociatesPhotography Russell Abraham


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5A rustic, yet refined outdoor space that captures the setting’s abundant drama.Homeowner Grayarchitect and landscape architect Hart | Howerton PhotographerPaul Dyer

6This Adirondack-inspired modern retreat literally blends in with the landscape with Pisé constructed earth walls.Homeowner Kavnerarchitect Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects landscape architect Joni L Janecki & Associates

8Glamorous homage to ranch living elegantly recedes into its surroundings. HomeownerVintonarchitect BAR Architects landscape architect Ron Lutkso AssociatesPhotography Matthew Millman

7Indescribable beauty from the edge of perfection.Homeowner Wittearchitect Bohlin Cywinski Jackson landscape architect Bernard Trainor + AssociatesPhotography Jason Liske

9Gorgeous natural materials meld with captivating views right through this home.Homeowner San Clemente Trail Estate, Inc.architect Moore Ruble Yudell landscape architect Moore Ruble Yudell with Fong Hart Schneider PartnersPhotography David Marlow

10Such a cool spot – a sophisticated approach to embracing the outdoors. current Homeowner Hutcheson/O’NeillPrevious Homeowner Yeearchitect Lake | Flatolandscape architect Joni L. Janecki & Associates


Our private, invitation-only Ranch Club centers around the heart of The Preserve, an original 1920’s Spanish Colonial Hacienda. The club offers nightly dining featuring locally sourced, sustainable foods. outside dining is avail-able in a picturesque courtyard, with a roaring fire in the fireplace. Facilities include an expansive equestrian center, four pools, a water slide, tennis, bocce courts, horseshoe pits, bikes, a sports/fitness center offering a wide variety of classes, and 100 miles of trails for biking or hiking. The ranch Club sponsors many of The preserve’s premiere events including our Fandango, Concours & Cocktails, a July 4th barbecue summer camps for kids and holiday celebrations.

EQUESTRIANThe Equestrian Center evokes afeeling of timeless old CaliforniaRanch life with full service boarding for 30 members’ horses, arenas and training clinics from renowned professionals. Lessons and trail rides offered daily. 8 – 10 Ranch Club horses are available for members’ and guests’ enjoyment.

FITNESS CENTERWe support your fitness goals with cardio machines, strength training equipment and free weights. A variety of weekly fitness classes include spin cycle, mat Pilates, full-body stretch and yoga for all levels. Personal training sessions and fitness evaluations are also available.

THE HACIENDABuilt in the 1920’s, the Hacienda is the community’s social center and provides 16 rooms to lodge Ranch Club members and their guests. Dining is available nightly, including a weekly Thursday night “social” with a special dinner menu.

MOORE’S LAKEOur 18-acre lake offers members and guests boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, stand-up paddle boarding and fishing. Camping and S’more cookouts are favorites.

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CO m m U N I T y AT A G l A N C EOur private Golf Club is limited to 300 members. our challenging, Fazio-designed, top-100 golf course is based on The preserver’s natural terrain. The course wanders over 350 acres through ancient oaks, rolling savannas, and across seasonal streams framed by the Santa Lucia mountains, with the rare glimpse of homes in the distance. It’s not unusual to spot a bobcat or hear cries of red-tail hawks and golden eagles. The intimate, understatedly elegant clubhouse serves lunch daily. renowned for their warmth, The preserve golf staff welcomes members and their guests. A variety of numerous golfing events are featured throughout the year.

The Preserve’s clubs gather the community together in ways that reflect the spirit and welcoming values of california ranchero history. each club’s vibrant social calendar creates the opportunity for members to connect, enjoy each other’s company, celebrate the seasons, stay fit, play golf, and have fun. The clubs offer support services for daily living, dinner

parties at home, and more extensive family events. club members honor and perpetuate the california ranchero tradition of informal hospitality through inclusiveness, friendliness, dedication to sharing The Preserve with family and friends, and of course, an abiding respect for the land we have inherited and wish to protect.

THE COURSE Designed by Tom Fazio, Mike Poellet and Sandy Tatum. Starting times are not required. Greens are A-4 Bent Grass, and tees and fairways are Colonial Bent Grass/Rye Grass. Eight sets of tees, including Family Tees (3060 60.9/103) are available.

PRACTICE FACILITYTwo-sided practice range,covering 5+ acres, six targetgreens, three putting greens,two practice bunkers, and professional instruction.

THE CLUB HOUSEServices, shopping and fantastic food await. Relax in the Library/Great Room. Take in the latest retail adventure at the Pro Shop or try out a new set of clubs. You can even treat yourself to a massage, a steam or a whirlpool in our luxurious Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Rooms.

DININGGrab a bite at the Mixed Grill while savoring the ever-changing views from multiple patios. Themed menus, game nights and special sporting event celebrations add to the fun.

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Swing courageously. Avoid the big bunkers to the left and arrive safely on the green. Long par 4. Two-tiered green. Just to be clear - there are some bunkers to deal with. pAr 4

This one could come back. Wide landing zone. Plateau green. Approach must crest the leading apron or you will spin off the green and face a touchy shot. pAr 4

Risk/reward is the name of the game. Dramatic carry over a canyon. Prominent, stout live oak dictates play. Layup right and the oak will lay waste to any chance of reaching the green in regulation. pAr 5

Deceiving, at best. Framed by two creek beds. Take dead aim at the large Sycamore trees beyond the green. pAr 3

Hope you kept some fuel in your tank. Widest fairway on the course. Uphill climb. Rolling foothills bank hard from the right. pAr 4

The jewel of the par threes. Beware. Any error may be engulfed by sand, native grasses and historic old growth oaks. pAr 3

Heroic carry. Massive drive required. Expansive canyon between tee and fairway. Breathe in the view on your final approach. pAr 4

Ambiguity at its best. Potential for several blind shots. Ridgeline fairway. Perilous golfing topography. pAr 5

Careful…the approach is framed by five stoic valley oaks. Negotiate the rise and fall of the notorious mound bisecting the green, aptly dubbed “the buried elephant.” pAr 4

Ready to play your heart out? Enjoy the scenery but don’t let it distract you from the task at hand. You’ve never seen nine like this before!

n Golf Digest - America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses, 2005-2014

n Golfweek - America’s Best 100 Modern Golf Courses, 2006-2013

n Golfweek - America’s Best 25 Residential Courses, 2007 - 2013

n Travel and Leisure - #1 Residential Course, 2007

n U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying site, 2014

n Top ten ranking in California the past four years


n Golf Digest - America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses, 2005-2014

n Golfweek - America’s Best 100 Modern Golf Courses, 2006-2013

n Golfweek - America’s Best 25 Residential Courses, 2007 - 2013

n Travel and Leisure - #1 Residential Course, 2007

n U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying site, 2014

n Top ten ranking in California the past four years


The may 1, 1926 Carmel Valley Pine Cone announced his latest project.

moore commissioned a construction survey for the “rancho San Carlos polo Field,” located to the south of the “Arroyo de las Garzas.” plans specified a 450 by 900-feet field laid out about 2,400 feet from the back of the main house and situated lengthwise, roughly parallel with the length of the house, so guests could watch the play with binoculars from the back lawn. The vantage point was splendid, for the main house site was on a bench 10 feet higher than the rest of the Flat. To keep his terrain du polo green, moore ordered a pump house built alongside the Arroyo to supply a two-inch diameter pipe paralleling each of the field’s four sides, so that it could be quickly flooded. A reservoir to the east would store additional water from Garzas Creek.

moore’s intent was to create a fully-equipped equestrian and hunting estate capable of hosting not only his polo comrades but their spouses, children, friends, grooms and horses, while providing every amenity and sporting diversion. The main house, which the moores dubbed “Casa Grande,” was sited with wings extending north and south to afford every room a long view. A vast lawn was planted, embracing the

M A R K M I L L E R

A His ory of† Rancho San Carlos

This article is excerpted from

a History of rancho san carlos

by Mark Miller,

to be published in 2015

under the chamisal Press imprint

By alayna and Tom gray,

Founders of The Preserve.

Always prized, Rancho San Carlos evolved from a pair of Old California

land grant ranches into a premier Jazz Age equestrian estate.

Its transformation into the Santa Lucia Preserve realized a seven-

generation quest for permanent and secure family ownership.

t rancho San Carlos, new owners George and esther moore retained a young Carmel-based contractor

named m.J. murphy, who specialized in building fine residences and was gaining a reputation as a designer-architect as well. He and his wife were also popular in local society. planning got underway for the construction of a grand mansion with the working title of “Casa de San Francisquito” and an adjoining “Guest House”.

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One of the finest mansions in Monterey county is now under construction on

the George G. Moore ranch on the San Francisquito range, south of Carmel.

Contractor M.J. Murphy of the city has the work in hand. Some idea of the size of the

struc ture may be gained from the plans, which show a living room 30 x 52 feet, ten bath

rooms, and an elec tric light plant. The ranch is to be stocked with wild boar and elk, and a

special feature will be a fish hatchery.

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Hacienda, and bordered with a split oak rail fence.

murphy apparently also served as the moores’ designer, for the Hacienda embodies his signature mix of architectural styles popular during the Twenties, when a vogue idealizing mediterranean, pueblo (or mission) and old California Spanish colonial life influenced architects nationwide, particularly in Florida and California. The stucco walls of the Hacienda’s flat-roofed wings reflect the austere pueblo revival style associated with New mexico, as do the unpainted redwood beam ends visible on some elements of the exterior, and the redwood lintels topping windows. For the Hacienda’s balcony above the courtyard, murphy utilized the so-called “monterey Style,” inspired by adobes built there during the 1800s, incorporating Yankee elements such as verandas. (Thomas Larkin’s monterey home was among

Sheilah (l) and David (r) with family historian Hilda Ruth Canton on the Rancho San Carlos polo field, ca. 1929

the earliest examples.) The three-story belvedere over the entry, traditionally a lookout, offered a scenic viewpoint.In A Field Guide to American Houses, virginia and Lee mcAlester coined the term “Spanish eclectic” to describe the whimsical combinations of pueblo and Spanish Colonial revival elements typifying the vogue. An architectural survey of the ranch in the 1990s concluded that the Hacienda is a classic expression of the style.

The purpose of Spanish eclectic was to create homes engendering emotions consistent with an aura of abundance, security, permanence, and a generosity of space and spirit. The Hacienda’s porte cochère or carriage entrance is a prime example, being an element symbolizing a portal to memorable arrivals into what some architects call “character-defining interior spaces.” visitors would leave their cars under adzed beams, pass through a heavy wood

plank door into a tiled entry hall. After coats and hats were taken, they stepped up to a broad foyer where a hallway to the right led to guest suites, the passage to the left to a billiard room.

The living room was grand. Designed for large parties, about 33 feet wide, it ran 50 feet to a wide arched window rising nearly to the high ceiling, affording a view of the polo field and distant hills. A large fireplace was set into a deep, arched paneled alcove. A step-up dining room ringed with windows was added to the original plan. The ranch’s Spanish-mexican heritage was evoked by details including exposed redwood beams and hardwood floors, batten doors—vertical planks backed with crosswise boards—fitted with traditional iron hardware hand-wrought by blacksmiths. The same care and materials went into building the Guest House. n

Rancho San Carlos

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concours & cocKTails

While thousands flock to Pebble Beach each August to admire some of the world’s

most prized collector cars, we celebrate the Concours d’ Elegance Preserve-style.

On the Thursday of ‘car week’, members and their guests showcase their cars on

the front lawn of our 1920s Hacienda at the annual Concours & Cocktails event.

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It’s a leisurely evening filled with lively conversation and conviviality. No one knows this better than David Word. After buying property at The preserve in 2000, David began inviting friends up on Thursday before the main event. “Since there aren’t any auctions that night, I started by having a very small group of friends from Northern Italy, Connecticut and Tennessee in for dinner on the Hacienda patio.” over the years his gathering grew and by the time The preserve’s event began, he was hosting a dozen guests or more on the patio of the Hacienda. “It’s a real tradition for me – sitting by the beautiful fireplace, reconnecting with friends that I may not have seen for an entire year or more.” And of course, there are the cars.

once the Concours & Cocktails started, David began inviting friends to bring their cars up to The preserve. over the years, he has shown his 1957 AC Ace Bristol roadster, 1972 maserati Ghibli Coupe, 1957 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible – and his beloved 1965 porsche 356 convertible, which he has owned for 44 years. many friends have taken the opportunity to drive their prized autos up to The preserve. A couple from Great Britain recently brought their rolls royce which was named top in its class and considered for Best of Show at pebble Beach a few days later! The 200 guests at our Concours & Cocktails event were fortunate to see this gem up close without the crowds at pebble Beach. David particularly enjoys seeing families with young kids as they admire rare cars that they might never see otherwise.


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David also takes great pleasure in hear-ing about his guests’ first impressions as they drive into The preserve. After driving his Cobra up for the first time, one friend commented that “the way up from the gate to the Hacienda is one of the most magical drives ever.” David couldn’t agree more. “It’s a terrific experience no matter what you’re driving, but to be on that road in a world-class car really sets the mood for your experience once you reach the Hacienda. The preserve’s staff does a fantastic job. Their attention to detail is remarkable, and the food is amazing.”

At last count, David had 45 friends coming in for Concours & Cocktails. These folks along with other members and their guests know there’s definitely a memorable experience waiting for them in August at The preserve. n


1 5 Y e a r so f t h e f a n d a n g o

(and 150 Years)

Work hard. Play hard. Simply stated, this sums up life on California Ranchos in the

mid-1800s. mounted vaqueros managed thousands of herds of cattle and livestock

grazing throughout vast mexican land grants. The roots of our modern working cowboys and cowgirls trace back to these early Spanish and

mexican horsemen. Their livelihood and safety depended on excellent horsemanship and their “vaquero style” still remains in practice today.

rancho life was demanding for all involved and survival depended, in large part, on the help

of neighboring ranchers.


There was always plenty of work to be done and ranchers relied on each other for help with roundups, cattle sorting and branding. But when the work was done, all the vaqueros, caballeros, señors, señoras and señoritas were ready to celebrate. Leslie Dorrance, Conservation Grazing manager for the Santa Lucia Conservancy, explains: “Fandangos were a celebration of ranch life and the talents, skills and horsemanship of the hands that worked the ranch. These parties were a chance for neighbors to get together after a hard day’s work, show off a bit, eat a great meal, and listen to festive music and storytelling while simply enjoying each other’s company.”

This tradition carries on today at The preserve. our equestrian community holds an annual Fandango to celebrate in rancho-style. As the former equestrian

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manager, Leslie has hosted several. “We give our equestrian members and guests a glimpse into these unique celebrations that were so central to rancho culture.” The event includes a barn dance, fantastic food and competitions for adults and kids vying for the coveted Fandango belt buckle. Leslie adds, “We try to feature experiences that would mirror traditional activities like sorting cattle, team penning, pole bending or barrel racing, so members can show their horsemanship and horse-handling.”

Throughout this summer, the equestrian team has been holding several events in preparation for the Fandango in late August. The preserve’s riders have been participating in free western riding clinics, horse reining classes, and cattle sorting. every first and third Sunday equestrians could also

participate in Game Day, playing basketball and soccer on horseback – all in good fun! on Fandango weekend, riders of all levels participate. There are also events for the kids. olivia Bethe is still excited about winning her 2013 Fandango event Belt Buckle for Best All-around Cowgirl. “my dream came true,” she exclaims, “I won the buckle! And I learned more about my horse, Guinness.”

Fandango festivities always include an amazing meal and entertainment. Leslie says, “All the dishes highlight a taste of California – Chef has prepared everything from goat to wild boar. And, to round out the full experience, we’d often have a gear show featuring California artisans with handmade saddle blankets, braided horse gear, high quality art and books. Story tellers and singer-songwriters have also added a rich glimpse

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into the vaquero life-style and history.” The barn dance is always a popular aspect of the weekend, with folks donning their ‘dancing boots’ and getting out on the floor for a good two-step.

The preserve’s Fandango is one of those rare moments where our current sense of fun and camaraderie intersects with our land’s vibrant history. Walter Colton, alcalde of monterey from 1846 to 1849 mused, “There are no people I have ever been among who enjoy life so thoroughly as the Californians. Their habits are simple; their wants are few; nature rolls almost everything spontaneously into their lap. Their hospitality knows no bounds … always glad to see you, they only regret that your business calls you away.” If he were at the equestrian Center in August he’d say the same thing. n

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emily has just completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biopsychology, the study of how the brain affects behavior. This is quite an accomplishment considering she did it in four years and kept her grades up while working 35 hours a week throughout. She received a $5,000 annual preserve Community Foundation scholarship, conditional on her performance in school. “I always wanted to go to college but as it got closer, I really worried about the cost,” emily explains. “receiving this money meant so much. Knowing I had a great start on covering expenses for books, supplies and lab fees helped me stay focused on school.”

She kept that focus despite working up to three jobs simultaneously her junior and senior years. prior to graduation, emily worked as an unpaid intern in the UCSB attention lab conducting experiments and research. At her paid internship for the Devereux Center she assisted a local girl with Downs Syndrome to be more self-sufficient. And, emily was recently promoted to manager at pier one. But not to worry, she still managed to have fun. She exclaims, “planning is key!”

emily sends a huge thank you to the preserve Community Foundation. “It was much easier knowing that if I kept up my end of the deal with good grades, I could count on these funds every year.” What emily may not realize is the lengths to which some of The preserve’s community members will go to raise funds for the Foundation’s mission.

recently, ron eastman went much further than simply making a donation to the Foundation. He committed to completing the 70.3-mile St. Croix ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Half-Ironman triathlon as a scholarship fundraiser which ron dubbed “Grueling for Schooling.” ron completed the race and lived to tell about it. Best of all, thanks to the generosity of Foundation supporters, he raised $65,000!

ron shies away from accolades about his accomplishment. “Sure, it was hard training for this event and being on the hot, humid and hilly course for seven hours was tougher than I expected,” he admits. “But that challenge does not compare to the struggles of a child who is undereducated and unprepared for what life can throw at them.” ron adds, “one of the aspects I enjoy the most about The preserve is that it’s a small community. Since there are relatively few members and employees, we all get to know each other and rely on one another. our community does resemble a family in many ways.”

“Through the Foundation we are serving the next generation; it’s in all of our best interests to support these well-deserving kids and families.” With emily’s example, ron and all the Foundation’s supporters can rest assured that their efforts to ‘pay it forward’ will yield amazing results.

What’s ahead for emily? She’ll spend the next year building her resume before choosing a grad school. Her goal is to become a behavioral analyst, focusing on behavioral therapy. Specifically, she’d like to work with autistic children – developing new research that may allow for breakthroughs in treatment. By all accounts, all that perseverance is going to pay off!

Establishing a Tradition of Giving at the Santa Lucia Preserve

The Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides a vehicle for all Preserve members to contribute to the wellbeing of our unique community by improving the lives of our most valuable asset: our employees.

The Foundation directs giving in two areas:Primary–Offsetting the high cost of obtaining a quality education for our staff’s children. The long-lasting impact that education has on any child’s future makes this the greatest gift we can give.Secondary–Providing emergency support for our employee families during times of extreme crisis.

Consistent with the values of preserving the land and environment, it is important to acknowledge and support the exceptional individuals who work here and make our Preserve such a special place to live.

There are two sides to this coin – The Preserve employees’ children who benefit from scholarships awarded by The Preserve Community Foundation and the members who support the Foundation. Emily Zubick, scholarship recipient and recent graduate of University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) tells a story of perseverance. And Ron Eastman, Santa Lucia Preserve member and Ironman competitor can tell a similar tale.

Emily Zubick

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My family has taken nearly every Christmas card picture at The Preserve for the past 13 years. The reason is not solely the beautiful scenery, but what The Preserve represents for us as a family.

As a teenager, The preserve was a place where we could always bring a friend and have a screen-free weekend filled with swimming, hiking, cooking and reading. escaping to The preserve allows us to connect with people on a different level then at home. The conversations and discussions are unparalleled when you’re on top of pinion peak. everyone pauses awestruck in spring when the baby deer emerge. The preserve forces us all to slow down and realign our priorities, which are the friends, family and community around us.

As I got older, The preserve became a place for our family to escape to and be together. We have created some of our happiest memories together at The preserve. The group sunset hike on my eighteenth birthday. peeking from the pool slide to catch a glimpse of the bride and groom as they rode away. our 32-person family reunion and “All Sports Day” that included everything from bocce ball to kayak races to sand castle building. our annual Thanksgiving tradition of a daytime Turkey Bowl followed by Thanksgiving dinner, then food-coma by the fire, playing guitar and singing Neil Young late into the night.

The preserve is always the first place my sister and I want to go when we arrive home from college. As our family evolves and expands, I imagine many more preserve Christmas card pictures in the years to come. n

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coming to The Preserve

as the family’s weekend

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and a recent graduate

from Dartmouth.


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I also do abstract work. There’s one painting I did two summers ago called Desert Fire. There were some really bad fires in the Coachella valley near palm Springs. my house at the time looked out over the fires and every night I would watch the flames. The scene just screamed abstraction. Sometimes the subject matter dictates what the painting should be.

PM You describe the concentration and the short time frame of plein air painting. it strikes me that it must be a very mindful and moment-to-moment process.

SW You have to put your ego away. It’s not about you. It’s about the painting. It’s about all your senses being totally alive. So you’ve got to put you away. It’s an interesting meditative experience. And then when you do something well, you can’t believe it. It’s like, “Where did that come from? Who did that?” It’s very weird. It’s uplifting. That’s what I mean about putting yourself away. You have to open yourself up to everything and let it come in.

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The editors of The Preserve Magazine caught up with plein air painter Sue Walters to talk about her art practice at The Preserve and beyond.

PM You are a plein air painter, meaning that you set up your easel and paint outside in the landscape. How did you get into that way of working?

SW I lived in the desert for 35 years and I used to do a lot of hiking. The desert landscape is very dramatic and very raw. The only way you can paint it is to be outside in it. If you take a photograph, all the colors change. I fell in love with plein air because I could do two things at once: be outside where I wanted to be, and also paint the landscape.

PM is it challenging to paint outside?

SW There are lots of challenges to painting outside! There are flies,

there’s wind, lots and lots of sun. And then there are the curious onlookers who won’t stop talking to you. But none of that bothers me anymore. When you’re painting, you’re trying to concentrate, and you only have a very short time to nail it because the colors and shadows change. once you start, you’ve really got to invest yourself and get it done as quickly as possible.

PM Plein air painting started with the impressionists. Do you connect yourself with impressionism?

SW Absolutely. But every artist takes his or her own path. When I was studying under other artists, I would paint like them. But then I got into my own groove. Some people say that I’m more of a realist than an Impressionist. I’ve got my own signature, as every artist does. Does my work look like the French painters? No. It looks like my work.

plein air has become more and more popular because it’s fun to be outside and paint the real colors. everyone still does studio work because you can’t be outside every day.

a conversation with sue walters


PM You mentioned that you’re making some drawings of The Preserve. Have you made paintings there yet?

SW I’m still doing studies. Coming from the desert, all my paintings look like the desert. Yesterday I was out in Williams Canyon and was starting to get into the rhythm. It’s just the end of spring, so things are starting to brown up a little bit. Things are starting to get more depth now.

This season, I’m only going to paint The preserve. I want to do a year-round series, paint all the seasons. Here in California, seasons aren’t as dramatic as they are back east, but it’s warm enough to go out and catch different colors. Within one season you probably have two or three different landscapes.

PM what has been catching your eye at The Preserve this season?

SW Color. It’s basically mountains, sky, grasses, trees. It’s really a simple landscape so the colors are the things that pop out. The grass turns gold and the sky is reflected into the shadows because the air is so clear.

Yesterday I was folding up shop around 6:30 in the evening, and the shadows were really deep, and they were bright blue. And I thought, “Wow, I’ve never seen that before!” There’s unbelievable color here. In the desert, colors are crisp and clear but in a different way. They’re more pastel. At The preserve the palate is deeper. more ultramarines, more burnt siennas.

PM what would you say to someone who wants to take up plein air painting?

SW I think painting is something you can talk about, but the proof is in the pudding. The challenge of plein air is what makes it fun. Sometimes I’m just not up to it and I have to go into the studio. It takes a lot of energy, and a lot of concentration. But every time I do plein air, I’m very happy. every plein air painter that I’ve talked to says the same thing.

Anybody can do it. people say, “I don’t have the talent.” It’s not about talent, its about practice. The harder and longer you practice, the better you get at it.

Sue Walters captures a moment on her home’s site at The Preserve. (top left)


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Learning and loving the game.


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The thrill of the catch and release.


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