www.cliffhouse.com
This is what it looks like on the outside now.
It used to be the site of a bath house.
Old photo of the Sutro Baths, named for Adolph Sutro of the Sutro Tunneling Company.
It was turned into a roller skating rink in the 1950's.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
The Cliff House in San Francisco
The Cliff House is now a spectacular restaurant overlooking the Pacific on the west side of S.F.
www.cliffhouse.com
This is what it looks like on the outside now.
It used to be the site of a bath house.
Old photo of the Sutro Baths, named for Adolph Sutro of the Sutro Tunneling Company.
It was turned into a roller skating rink in the 1950's.
www.cliffhouse.com
This is what it looks like on the outside now.It used to be the site of a bath house.
Old photo of the Sutro Baths, named for Adolph Sutro of the Sutro Tunneling Company.
It was turned into a roller skating rink in the 1950's.
Eleanor and Bernie
Eleanor's collection of dirt from around the world, with hand-painted signs.
Eleanor's artwork, with watercolors in progress.
The Giants' Ball Park in San Francisco
David and Bernie
Eleanor's artwork, with watercolors in progress.
The Giants' Ball Park in San Francisco
David and Bernie
California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco
The California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park has a new building and fancy exhibits.
The website is http://www.calacademy.org
Below are some images from the 4-Story Rainforest Exhibit, including a walk-through tube that goes through the waters under the rainforest:
The Living Roof "hills" mimic the surrounding topography of San Francisco.
The website is http://www.calacademy.org
Below are some images from the 4-Story Rainforest Exhibit, including a walk-through tube that goes through the waters under the rainforest:
The Living Roof "hills" mimic the surrounding topography of San Francisco.
Downworks in Santa Cruz, CA
Down Works is the best light weight outdoors equipment store we have found.
No web site, so you have to know about it!
Down Works 222 River Street; Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 423-9078
Nick is a great source of information and they do some of the sewing themselves.
Shelley and some of the gear in the background.
No web site, so you have to know about it!
Down Works 222 River Street; Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 423-9078
Nick is a great source of information and they do some of the sewing themselves.
Shelley and some of the gear in the background.
Go Walking With Renee Shepherd in Felton, CA
Henry Cowles Redwood State Park, regenerating streamside woodland
Renee Shepherd, extraordinary businesswoman and owner of Renee's Garden Seeds:
www.reneesgarden.com
Trillium erectum, Red Trillium
Peabody
Renee Shepherd, extraordinary businesswoman and owner of Renee's Garden Seeds:www.reneesgarden.com
Trillium erectum, Red Trillium
Peabody
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
A Beautiful Chestnut Hill Garden in Spring
The architectural "bones" of the garden are clearest in the early spring
Jay points out how he has created garden rooms with clearings and a focal point to lead the eye.
Artistic use of found materials, while helping to manage storm water.
Jay shows contrast of texture, line, form, and color, highlighted against the wall.
Late Winter and Early Spring in Chestnut Hill
You really know spring is on the way when mulching starts.
Late winter snow storms can cover the early spring blooming Witch Hazel.
Waiting in line at the Post Office.
Mud season on Forbidden Drive along the Wissahickon.
Waiting in line at the Post Office.
Mud season on Forbidden Drive along the Wissahickon.
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