Weekly Gratitude: Mother Nature

“May the stars carry your sadness away, may the flowers fill your heart with beauty, may hope forever wipe away your tears.” - Dan George

Recently, we had a chance to travel to some beautiful places across California — from the coast to the mountains. We felt rejuvenated by the wonder of mother nature! And you don’t have to be a “nature lover” to reap the advantages of living in this amazing state.

According to research, taking the time to notice nature can be just as beneficial for people who don’t feel a sense of kinship or oneness with the environment. But how could you not when you look at these trees?

Chic's Picks: The Sea Ranch

Looking for your next vacation home? Check out these homes on the market in The Sea Ranch.

35336 Ramsgate Road

The Sea Ranch, CA 95497

2 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1,289 sqft | $983K

35258 Crows Nest Drive, Unit 37

The Sea Ranch, CA 95497

2 Beds | 2.5 Bath 3,276 sqft | $1.85M

388 Del Mar Point

The Sea Ranch, CA 95497

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,740 sqft | $4.5M

On the Road: The Sea Ranch

We took a trip about two and a half hours north of San Francisco to the Sea Ranch, a planned community in unincorporated Sonoma County, and one of our favorite spots to poke around. While we were in the area, we connected with a local real estate agent from the Liisberg Company and learned that the Sea Ranch is a popular spot among San Francisco urbanites looking to buy a vacation/rental home.

We were both amazed by the unique and interesting architecture found throughout the Sea Ranch, where some of the world’s most innovative designers crafted homes to blend into their natural surroundings.. Even their fireplaces look cool! You can read more about the Sea Ranch style in this piece from the New York Times, and take a deep dive into the history with the folks at Dwell.

Want to learn more?

NorCal + Lake Tahoe Luxury Market Report

Remember the luxury homes we found on our road trip to Lake Tahoe last month? Well, now Compass it out with a detailed guide to the luxury home market in Northern California and Lake Tahoe as we continue to see the impacts of COVID-19. While there was a significant dip early on, the luxury market has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. Read the full report to learn more!