My friend's beautiful home....I stayed here for a wonderful week......
This guy visited with his friends frequently in our front yard....
This is my friend "Tonca" who went for a walk with me......I had many wonderful walks with a passionate guide...Margaret Lindgren....this is her company....
and Margaret.......
Unique formation in the rocks from the sand and the salt water
It is internationally known for its distinctive architecture, the sensitivity of its land planning, and community based stewardship of the natural environment. 
The centuries old barn that is used as a model for planning the architecture along the coast.
The centuries old barn that is used as a model for planning the architecture along the coast. The Pomo Indians originally lived in this area. They were hunters and fishermen along the coast. In 1846, the last Mexian land grant was given to Earnest Rufus which encompassed the Gualala River.
In 1963 Al Boeke, representing Oceanic California (OCI) purchased the 10 mile coast and 5,200 acres of land. 
In 1972 the California Coastal Commission was formed to maintain public access to the beaches.
The architectural firm, MLTW - Charles Moore,William Turnbull, Donlyn Lyndon and Richard Whitaker designed the type of architecture to join the natural environment. For over 25 years the Design Award for excellence has been received. There is still a commission that interviews prospective home owners to approve their designs. Their is currently 2,288 lots and 3,500 acres.
The land has its breathtaking vistas,rich exotic communities, and beautiful wildlife.
The cormorants make nests in colonies along the coast.
The male catches its prey by diving up to 150 feet to take back to the nest for their young.
The young are almost as big as the adults.
Unique patterns and spots.
REDWOODS - 
tallest trees in the world. They depend on rainfall and summer fog to store the damp fog in their leaves.
Bald Cypress - note the slope of the roof with the wind blown tree to blend in its natural environment
Grand Firs
So why are you on MY trail...
So why are you on MY trail...
THE SEA RANCH CHAPEL
Dedicated December 8,1985
A gift of two Sea Ranch residents who wished to offer a nondenominational sanctuary for prayer , meditation and spiritual renewal.
The chapel is dedicate to the memory of a young man, who believed that art is the intermediary between the physical and the spiritual.
Artist and architect - James Hubbell, designed the chapel...cedar roof, copper and bronze spire; teak doors, native redwood used throughout. Local stone was used in the walls and surroundings.
