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Board of Trustees Staff

CHAIR
Diane Sena
VICE CHAIR
Stephen Schulte
Bill Leahy, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Donna Meyers, DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Martin McCarthy DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
THE BIG SUR LAND TRUST
Spring 2007 C o n s e r v i n g o u r p r e c i o u s l a n d a n d wa t e r s f o r a l l g e n e r a t i o n s
Lana Weeks, DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY
TREASURER
Phil Wilhelm Heather Brady, STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM MANAGER

SECRETARY
Linda Charles
Joanna Devers, CONSERVATION PROGRAM MANAGER
Donna Walden, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
NEW VISION AND VALUES REFLECT
Ian Arnof
David Bates
Sheila McMahon, ANNUAL FUND COORDINATOR
Jo Lynn Rosbach, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
INNOVATIVE DIRECTION FOR BSLT
Phillip Butler Jim Cox, GLEN DEVEN RANCH MANAGER
Debbie Cervenka THE BIG SUR LAND TRUST MEETS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Paul Danielson David Zweifel, MITTELDORF PRESERVE CARETAKER TO SET FORTH AN INCLUSIVE FUTURE COURSE.
Kent Evans
Rosalind Fisher Consultants
Scot McKay

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Law Offices of Zad Leavy and
Leslie Snorf
George N. Somero, Ph.D.
Robin Jepsen LEGAL COUNSEL t’s a good thing to occasionally That’s exactly what The Big Sur Land Trust staff
Nick Wheeler Doolittle & Ganos and board have been up to for the past couple of
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
step back and take stock of your years. This journey culminated in a three-day retreat
situation. It’s beneficial to take held last October at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
I N S I D E palo corona new river trails
printed by an economical direct to plate process, on recycled paper using soy based inks. and The Steinbeck Center. The retreat was
an objective view of where you’ve facilitated by the Center for Whole Communities,
a national organization dedicated to working with
come from, where you are, and groups committed to building healthier communi-
ties through stronger, more enduring relationships
A MOO LAND CELEBRATION STEAKLEY where you are going. It’s an eye- to the land.
I N S I D E glen deven ranch artist in residence
MAY 12 FESTIVITIES OPEN NEW CARMEL VALLEY VILLAGE PARKLAND EXHIBIT opener to call in your associates,
Attending the vision and values session were
Come celebrate the community opening of Moo Land, the FUNDRAISER
partners and fellow travelers in BSLT staff and board members and eight individuals
new riverside parkland in Carmel Valley Village, Saturday, May FOR BSLT representing a cross section of the Monterey
12, at the neighboring Carmel Valley Trail & Saddle Club. your community and take a really County community. Sitting at the table were:
Festivities begin at 12 p.m. and continue until 4 p.m.
I N S I D E marks ranch growing partnerships
Douglas Steakley, hard look to see if you are still • Alfred Diaz-Infante, Community Housing
Moo Land, a 32-acre stretch of the south bank of the Carmel nationally known Improvement Systems and Planning
River, was recently purchased by The Big Sur Land Trust, thanks nature photogra- on course with your mission, and Association
largely to a $1.9 million grant from the California State Resources pher, is hosting • Blanca Zarazua, Attorney at Law
a private BSLT-member reception, Saturday May 19, from 7 p.m. to
whether your vision and values
Agency River Parkway Program. Total project costs exceed $2.3 million and the Land • Brett Melone, Agriculture & Land Based
Trust continues to raise funds to help pay to restore deciduous riparian forest, remove 9 p.m., at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. The reception still hold true. Training Association
I N S I D E horse pasture property bslt gives grant
invasive non-native weeds, repair trails and create educational and recreational features Steakley’s latest exhibit, “The Western Landscape,” a collec-
• Brian Rianda, Monterey County
programs that include signage, picnic facilities, and a new seasonal bridge. tion of striking scenic and wildlife images from across the western
Agriculture & Historical Land Conservancy
United States.
Donna Meyers, Director of Conservation Programs, says the entire BSLT staff and • David Armanasco, Armanasco
The Western Landscape includes large format prints and panoramas Public Relations
our partners at the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District share in the excitement
of welcoming the public to Moo Land. highlighting Steakley’s recent excursions through Montana, Wyoming • Frank Pinney, Pinney Construction
and other western states. Steakley received the Ansel Adams award • Michael L. Thomas, Monterey Institute
“This is such a key project for Carmel Valley,” she said. “The property is a vital from the Sierra Club for his environmental photography. Several of Social Architecture
link between the Garzas neighborhood, Dampierre Little League Field, Garland books of his photographs have been published including Pacific Light, • Steve Dorrance, The Dorrance Ranch.
Ranch Regional Park and the Village. Purchasing Moo Land ensures the permanent Images of The Monterey Peninsula (2000), Big Sur and Beyond, The
protection of a vital neighborhood trail and provides great access to the river.” Legacy of The Big Sur Land Trust (2001) and A Photographer’s Guide The health and vitality of the land and its wildlife
to The California Coastline (2005). He is currently working on a new THE MISSION
book to be titled The Hidden Architecture of Big Sur, which should will be determined by the health and vitality of
Moo Land is one of the neighborhood trails envisioned by BSLT as part of the larger “The mission of The Big Sur Land Trust is to
Carmel River Parkway program. be published in 2007. the communities that dwell on that land. conserve the significant lands and waters of
California’s Central Coast for all generations.”
Food and beverages will be served at the May 12 event. The Big Sur Land Trust will All proceeds from the sale of photography during the reception will – Wallace Stegner
conduct guided hikes through Moo Land while explaining the history of the property benefit The Big Sur Land Trust.
and discussing restoration efforts already underway. “Our goal for the retreat was to examine the future
“It is incumbent on those of us who enjoy visiting these beautiful direction of The Big Sur Land Trust, its role in the
The Carmel Valley Trail and Saddle Club is located at the end of East Garzas Road locations to make sure we help preserve them for future generations,” community, and the forces of change affecting our
in Carmel Valley. From Carmel Valley Road, take Boronda Road west and turn left said Steakley. “That’s why I create opportunities like this reception land and water conservation mission,” said BSLT
at Garzas Road. to give back to organizations such as The Big Sur Land Trust.” Executive Director Bill Leahy. “To truly achieve
that goal, we need to hear from not just the conser-
To RSVP by May 4, or for further information, call The Big Sur Land Trust at BSLT members wishing to attend the reception and meet the vation community, but all communities of the
831.625.5523, ext. 100. photographer are asked to RSVP by Monday May 14 by calling continued on page 3
831.625.5523, ext. 103.

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 FROM THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Grants Hike Funds Linda Liscom & Ed Power
Pat Price
Sidney Slade
Pamela Smith
Baldo Marinovic & Kristen Tibbitts
Bob & Sally Tierney
Hannah & Bob Priestley Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Smith Ms. Carol Todd

for Trail Development Pierre & Carol Prodis

Ruth Pryer Hardisty
Michael & Mary Quirit
Bill Soskin & Marian Penn
Mike and Barbara Sovereign
Barbara Spring
Roger & Mary Todd
Robin Tokmakian
Mark & Katy Travaille
LAND & LEGACY
at Mouth of Carmel Valley
CIRCLE
Gerda Rayne Katherine C Springer Michael, Erik & Diane Uppman
Jason Reed Susan Stecklair Daan van Alderwerelt
Margaret Steele Genie P Van Tyle
Noelle Steinbroner Jim & Pat Vance
Two grants recently secured by The Big Sur Land Trust represent Sarah & Phillip Vedder
Hope Verdugo
a giant step in the creation of the Carmel River Trail Parkway. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Volberg
Catherine & Joseph Von Schwind
LAND & LEGACY CIRCLE
Spring – According to Donna Meyers, Director of Conservation Programs with the Land Trust,
the two grants -- totaling $1.85 million -- are targeted for two specific projects that
Dana J. Weston
Gigi Wharton
Richard Wheat ANNUAL LUNCHEON
& Change – will greatly increase access to the Carmel River at the mouth of the valley. Both of the
projects are the result of creative partnerships with local and state agencies including
Diana Wheeler
Michael & Marilynn Whitcomb TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 11 AM
Are in the Air California State Parks, Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, the Transportation
Cathy White
Jo & George White, Jr.
Claudia Wiegand
GLEN DEVEN RANCH
Agency of Monterey County, and Monterey County Public Works.
The Wildthings
Don Edwards & Edie Wilkie
ADA ACCESS TO Frederick B Williams
Gordon & Beverly Williams
RIVER AND OAK
Hope Williams
Spring is a special time of year on the California Central Coast. WOODLANDS Josephine & Roger Williams The Land & Legacy Circle is an honored
Our wonderful landscape comes alive with wildflowers, native shrubs Mr.and Mrs. Gerald Williams
The BSLT has group of donors who make the notable
Sylvia Williams
and grasses, and the next generation of wildlife of all shapes and sizes. obtained a $1.35 George & Ann Wilson
decision to include The Big Sur Land Trust
million grant for Maryellen & Michael Wilson
Bruce Merchant Martin & Karen Wiskoff in their charitable estate plans. Their legacy
This spring is a special time of rebirth and growth at The Big Sur developing approxi- and Sandra Reel Kathi & Bill Wojtkowski
mately five miles of Derek & Margaret Renaut Judith Wolfe gifts make a personal and lasting statement
Land Trust as well. Our changing natural landscape reflects the Tony & Barb Ricciardi Wilma Wool
trails along the south Alan & Carol Richmond Dr. Suzanne Worcester in protecting our glorious, irreplaceable
changes in the landscape of our human communities and the
side of Carmel River Cynthia & Frederick Riebe Mrs. Darby Moss Worth
landscapes for generations to come.
conservation groups that serve them. With growth comes change, James Ringrose Constance Wright
at Palo Corona Brian & Barbara Robinson Ken & Mary Wright
and to remain a vibrant land trust providing true value to our Regional Park. Glenn & Elizabeth Robinson
constituents, we must change as well. John & Marion Robotti The Land & Legacy Annual Luncheon
Included is a
Terry Rockwood
one-mile stretch Jean Rodriguez will be held at Glen Deven Ranch on
Barbara N. Roecker Tuesday, June 19. For more information
This spring issue of our newsletter illustrates some of the important of an ADA-compliant trail that features handicapped parking and wheelchair access
Tom & Lori Rolander
changes The Big Sur Land Trust faces as we move forward on our into oak woodland habitat. The trails, located on the “Front Ranch” of Palo Corona Alan & Lyn Rosen about our Land & Legacy Circle, please contact
Regional Park, will be developed in partnership with Monterey Peninsula Regional Brian Roseth Noreen & Lee Steinmetz
mission to create a more enduring and inclusive land and water Wayne & Jennifer Ross Stellar Solutions Foundation Lana Weeks at 831.625.5523 ext. 102.
Park District who is providing trail building expertise and some materials for the project. Nancy B Roth Mike and Linda Stemler
conservation movement on California’s Central Coast. Our cover
The grant is provided by the California River Parkways Program through Proposition James & Jennifer Rotter Morgan & June Stock
story explains how the Land Trust recently sought input from Drs. Jerome & Suellen Rubin Virginia & Warren Stone
50 funds approved by California voters in 2004. Glen & Corinne Ryland Marcella and Mark Stull
representatives of many varied communities in our quest to serve Timothy & Jane Sanders William & Teresa Sullivan
an ever-wider spectrum of individuals, families and organizations. Barbara Santry Earl Y Meyers II &
“This is a major step in connecting our entire community to the river,” said Meyers. “In Dr. George Sardina Bonnie Jean Sunwood
addition to the trails and parking, we’ll develop educational signage that highlights key Sharon Sarris Vivian Sweeney
Bill & Blanche Scheidecker Barry & Kathleen Swift
Some things don’t change. We continue to protect and preserve our information about the river environment and the history of the ranch where the trails are
Hannah Schultz Joseph Szewczak
precious lands. This is illustrated in our recent efforts to acquire located.” Anne Secker Edith Tannenbaum Wutke Family
Sally T Selner Carol & John Tegtmeier Vern Yadon
Marks Ranch and Moo Land, and, most recently, to help the Bill & Kathy Sharpe Daniel & Patricia Tellep Dr. Rod M. Yeager
HATTON CANYON TRAIL LINKS NEIGHBORS, MERCHANTS Michael DeLapa & Becky Shaw Shirley Thackara G.E. Young, Jr.
Wilderness Land Trust purchase the 160-acre Horse Pasture Property Kary Shender Barbara Thomas Cynthia Snorf Zak
The second grant secured by The Big Sur Land Trust provides $500,000 for construction
in the northern Las Padres National Forest near Tassajara. Mr. Ron G. Sherwin Lawer Thomas Bradley Zeve
of a trail through Hatten Canyon to the mouth of Carmel Valley. A partnership between Dr. and Mrs. David Shollenbarger Ronald B. Thomas Dr. and Mrs. Rick Zug
BSLT, the Transportation Agency of Monterey County and California State Parks will Peter Simon Judy Thompson
Andree Siu Justin and Mary Degroat Thornburg
Equally important, we are taking more active steps to reconnect the develop the trail from the top of Carmel Hill down to and under Carmel Valley Road,
people of the Central Coast – all of the people of the Central Coast – linking to the Carmel River Trail system.
to this amazing landscape. Marks Ranch is a prime example of this
effort. In addition to serving as a critical wildlife corridor, the Marks According to Meyers, the businesses at the mouth of the Carmel Valley are also playing
BSLT 2007 Season of Events
Ranch project is a golden opportunity to provide Salinas-area children
an active role in the planning process. She says that representatives from both The –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––---------------------------------------------------------------------------–
Barnyard Shopping Center and the Carmel Mission Inn provided letters of support to get
and families an opportunity to reconnect to their land and to the
the project off the ground. BSLT All-Member Events Moo Land Barbeque/Celebration Sat. May 12, noon – 4 pm
roots of our ranching and agricultural history. Groups like the Boys
Steakley Art Exhibit at Pacific Grove Sat. May 19, 7 pm – 9 pm
& Girls Club of Monterey County are coming to the forefront to “We’ll continue to work with them on trail design so that it supports their businesses as Natural History Museum
help us bring that vision into focus. well as provide access to the river parkway,” Meyers said. “So far they have been great
partners.” Donor Benefits Events LAND GUARDIAN - Blue Moon Hike
The recent retreat is both the culmination of our extended effort Glen Deven, Thursday, May 31, from 6 pm –10 pm
to gain community input on our vision and just a starting point The Hatton Canyon Trail will require extensive planning, designing and mapping, and
LAND CONSERVATOR - Breakfast with Bill
actual construction will likely not begin until 2009.
for turning that vision into reality. Your opinion is important as Mitteldorf Preserve, Saturday, September 15, from 9 am - noon
we move forward, and we encourage you to take an active role in
HELP FROM THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TRUSTEE OF THE LAND - Martin Dunes Walk with Joey Dorrell-Canepa
shaping our future. Sunday, April 22 – Earth Day, from 9 am – 1 pm
Meyers also reported that The Big Sur Land Trust received an assistance grant from the
National Park Service that will provide expert consultation services for further develop- Global Warming Lecture with George Somero, Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7 pm
We also encourage you to take advantage of your member benefits, ment of the Carmel River Valley Conservation Program. She says the award will help The
PRESIDENTS CIRCLE - Geology Walk on Point Lobos with Ed Clifton
such as the many day and moonlight hikes we have planned for 2007. BSLT look at how they can better operate and maintain the parkway into the future Saturday, September 8, from 9 am – 3 pm
I hope to see you on the trails and at the many exciting functions we while integrating the interests of public agencies, local businesses and recreation enthu-
WILDERNESS SEEKERS - Picnic on Palo Corona
have planned for this year. siasts.
Sunday, April 29, from 4 – 7 pm

“The National Park Service provides a broad perspective on how to support the whole FORMER TRUSTEES LUNCHEON - Friday, October 12, from 11 am – 2 pm
community with our efforts,” said Meyers. “We look forward to receiving their advice.”
LAND & LEGACY LUNCHEON - Tueday June 19, from 11 am – 2 pm
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2006 John & Marcia Harter

DONORS
Rolf Lygren & Katherine Heller
Don & Carol Hilburn
L A U N C H E D AT G L E N D E V E N R A N C H Herb Hindler & Cynthia Wood
JoAnn & Mark Holbrook
Larry & Jean Horan
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Lucy G Horn
A.J. & Tiffany Houston
George & Lillian Huenerfauth
Joanne Irmas

haring an John & Terri Brazinsky

Lacy & Bob Buck
Carol Jacobs
Patricia A Jacobs
Ralph & Yeelan Johnson
Carmel Rotary Club Vernon J. Johnson

Artistic Vision Pauline K. Dall

Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Davis
Debby and Frank Degnan
Daniel DeKimpe
William Johnston
Daniel Keller
Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Kittrell
Marjorie Longo
Dorothy & Peter Denning Shirley & Herschel Loomis
B S LT A N D B I G S U R A R T S I N I T I AT I V E Roger & Rochelle Dolan Elizabeth Martin
Sede IV – Susan Thacker Davis & Christine Factor Mick & Nicki McMahan
Judy Field Linda & Jack McMenimon
George & Susan Fugelsang Allen & Sandra Lee Mears
Marion Getz Anne & Rod Mills
Susan Thacker has a love-hate relationship with the Art on Glen Deven Ranch whom Susan had known from her days in Carmel as Peter Heublein Paul & Karen Munninghoff
Joanne Hively Joy B. Osborne
city of Los Angeles. She loves the creative energy of a teenager. Thacker brought Liz up to the ranch for
The 860-acre Glen Deven Ranch was bequeathed Carol Lee Holland Thomas Parker
a vibrant art community. She loves her studio where her first visit since Seely had died. Another highlight Rod & Alma Holmgren Maria Paterno
to The Big Sur Land Trust by Dr. Seely and Virginia
she paints. She loves her home in Beverly Glen was a welcoming reception at Nepenthe restaurant Gary & Sandra Hornbuckle Pam & Jim Patterson
Mudd. Virginia, a writer and artist, had constructed James & Gloria Didion
Canyon, which she shares with her husband, two- where 25 local artists shared their work and their Catherine M. Horne Mary H Pickard
Susan DuCoeur
on the property her own studio separate from the Hans & Elizabeth Jannasch Michael Glenn & Mo Pierce
time Grammy award winning recording engineer food with a potluck offering. Clint & Dina Eastwood
Justin Dart Family Foundation George & Carole Poole
ranch house. Here is where Susan Thacker set up Karen & Hugo Ferlito
Ed Thacker, and her three children. Jesse & Carol Kahn Dr. James Pretzer
her easel, spread out her paints and began her six Happy Fitzgerald
Stephen C. Pretzer
Thacker also became friends with Jim Cox, Glen George & Raimie Kriste
weeks in heaven. Elaine Fox
Jack L. Larsen Ed Prohaska
But she hates the traffic. She hates the smog and the Deven Ranch Manager for The Big Sur Land Trust. Fox Family Foundation
Bill & Lorien Leahy Barbara and Buzz Rainer
heat of muggy summers. She hates the spread of the He would visit the studio when feeding nearby Susan & Charles Franklin
“Seely’s and Virginia’s spirits are very strong on the Pam & Gifford Lehman Tom Reeves
Kathleen Gates
city, the smell, the noise of too many people in not horses and share wonderful stories of his years with Larry & Judith Lippman Carl Rehnborg
property, and Virginia’s is especially strong around Jim & Jeri Gattis
enough space. the Mudd family. “I think Jim has a great biography John & Marina Zeiber Little, MD Kim Richardson
the studio,” said Thacker. “With the quiet that I had, Barbara & Harlan Hall
Manitou Fund Randy Robinson
in him,” she said. Sara Harkins
you can’t help but notice the unspoken parts of Stan & Sherry McKee Melinda Rolfs
“A lifetime of residing Mr. & Mrs. Sydney Harrison
Robert Reid & Jacqueline McManus Kirk Samis
things.” Mr. William R. Hearst, III
in Los Angeles has Thacker’s only complaint was that the time flew Wilderness Seekers Virginia Meade, DO Natalie and James Sammet
Robert & Angela Amarante Jan & Rich Holloway
remained manageable by far too quickly. She packed up her belongings Dr. & Mrs. L. Bruce Meyer Robin & Chris Sawyer
The Holmsky Family
Thacker recalled that when preparing Ian & Andrea Arnof Roberta Hunter & Donna Meyers Darren & Stacy Schmidt
for one reason,” said S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation Heidi Hopkins
Don & Laura Newmark Alan & Sandra Silvestri
for the trip, she was torn as to her Kip & Jay Hudson
Thacker. “In my imagi- Catherine L. & Robert O. McMahan Shirley Nootbaar Evangelos & Kathleen Simoudis
artistic direction during her stay. Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Rolf Johnsen
Michael W. Stamp
nation, I’ve lived in Ruth & George Nye
Should she continue working on a Debbie & Bob Cervenka Richard Kalinyak
Marjorie Perrine Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur J. Strohm, Jr.
Big Sur ever since Erling Lagerholm
series of paintings she had started in Randall & Linda Charles Paul Rembert Connie Stroud
visiting there at the Community Foundation for Monterey County Dave & Suzanne Larky Steven Ricketts Jeanne Thompson
her Los Angeles studio, or should she The Ralph and Gladys Lazarus Foundation
age of 14.” David & Lucile Packard Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rosen Vonda & Daniel Tibbitts
go in with a total lack of direction Bill & Nancy Doolittle Law Offices of Zad Leavy & Robin Jepsen
Jan Avent & David Rossetti Michael P. Tomitz
and let the Big Sur experience affect Marit Evans Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leahy
Seidler Foundation Michael Vanderkarr
Florrie & Paul Kagan Zad & Laela Leavy
her work? The latter choice was risky, Rita & Shelby Steele Sean Wachlob
Imagination to Reality Phyllis Geer Krystal Fund Gary & Judy Logan
Ladd & Pat Strnad Elizabeth Chornesky & Charles Wahle
but won out in the end. Robert & Connie Lurie
Joseph Manganello Tab of Monterey and Salinas William & Donna Walden
This past winter, Thacker no longer had to depend Bruce & Harriet Newell Doug & Shawn MacKenzie
Dr. Stephanie Taylor Stuart & Paula Walzer
Maureen Mason
on her imagination to conjure up Big Sur. Thanks Thacker made the trek north to Big Newman's Own Foundation The Mosaic Foundation Otto & Idell Weiss
Barnet Segal Charitable Trust Rod & Peggy McMahan
to an innovative artist-in-residence program jointly Sur in November. After three days of Roberta Troxell Bill & Catherine Wenner
Robert Stephens & Julie Packard Leslie Montgomery & Paul McManus
Jim & Fran Vorhes Dee Dee White
developed by The Big Sur Land Trust and the Big Sur acquainting herself with her surround- Brigitte Wasserman Konny Murray
Ned & Kate Washburn Brayton & Judy Wilbur
Arts Initiative, Thacker spent six weeks living, paint- ings, she found her inspiration. Whiteley & Nick Wheeler Cary & Debbie Neiman
Scott Williamson Jerri McMillan & Sam A Wilson
J.A. Woollam Foundation Charlotte Neuville
ing and loving Big Sur at the Land Trust’s Glen Paul Wineman & Jennefer Lloyd Wineman Margaret Eaton & Ron Yara
Jack & Syb Zaches Foundation Charles & Karen Osborne
Deven Ranch. “There was a mountain in the view Sharon & Judd Perry
Marsha McMahan Zelus
of the studio that was literally taunting Sue A Pius
Land Guardian Land Steward
The creation of this pilot artist-in-residence program me,” she said. “Come on, try to paint me.” Jerome F. Politzer
Sue Addleman Margot A Abeloe
President's Circle Michael & Michelle Raggett
has a hint of destiny to it. A few years ago, Thacker Barry & Betsy Adler Dr. and Mrs. Michael Adams
Sede Il – Susan Thacker George Somero & Amy Anderson David E. Reese Family Foundation
Lisa & James Allison Lillian Agliano
signed up for an artists' tour of Italy. On the trip she That led to the beginning of a series Nancy Riddle Iversen
Bob & Marilyn Callander Frank & Reggie Amato Joele B Allison
met Tom Birmingham and Erin Gafill, husband and of paintings she called “Sede,” or seat. The series, Paul & Margaret Danielson Muriel Isom Rowland
and headed back to Los Angeles a few days before Dawn Anderson Donald Anderson
Jon Kannegaard & Pat Sandoval
wife and co-founders of the Big Sur Arts Initiative. she said, was inspired by her reading Henry David Ned & Sandra Dewey Larry & Sharon Bacon Judy & Tom Archibald
Christmas. Just before leaving, she received a very Kent & Lyn Evans Dr. Don Scanlon
Mr. Ted Balestreri David & Christine Armanasco
The three struck up a friendship and Thacker shared Thoreau’s Walden, in which he compares land to a Frank & Denise Schiavone
special email from one of the sons of the Mudds, Rosalind & Howard Fisher Wendy & Dave Banks Peggy Arnold-Smith
her experiences as a teenager visiting Carmel, Big seat from which to view the world. She soon found Peggy & Steve Fossett Lary & Carlleen Scott
thanking her for her visit and telling her how Tony Bates Steve & Pam Austin
Sur and the Monterey Peninsula. The new friends a familiar companion showing up in her landscape Julia Foster and David Bates Mary Shaw
Sarah & Clay Berling Bill Barker
pleased his parents would have been. Harriet & Furman Sheppard
kept in touch following their enjoyable trip. paintings. Kinnoull Foundation Diana Bersohn Brandt Bates
Gary Kuris Roy & Sarah Signer
Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Black Dr. and Mrs. Charles Bates
Mr. David Taggart
Susan Thacker wrote an extensive blog while at Lumpkin Family Foundation John & Marion Bottomley Kathe & Bill Beadle
Meanwhile, about a year ago, Tom Birmingham “I kept dropping into the landscape this white Ann & John Mahoney Robert Talbott
David & Stephanie Bouc Julie Beck
Glen Deven Ranch. You can read more about her Richard Tevis
and The Big Sur Land Trust Executive Director Bill upholstered chair, similar to one I have in my living Michael & Denise Malcolm Jean Brenner Tom & Lil Wenzel Beggs
amazing artist-in-residence experience at susan- Sue McCloud Marilyn Thomas
Leahy met. Birmingham shared his vision for the room in Los Angeles,” she said. “It seemed the best Robert & Pat Burgess Dr. and Mrs. Jan Belza
thacker.blogspot.com. Heidi and Scot McKay Dr. and Mrs. Mike Turbow
Robert & Giselle Cadle Laurie & David Benjamin
Big Sur Arts Initiative and Leahy shared his goal of metaphor for feeling at home in another place.” Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ungaretti
Greg Minshall Marvin Chandler Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Benoit
having The Land Trust institute an art program at Morgan Family Fund Upjohn California Fund
Future Artist-In-Residence Programs Charles & Sandra Chrietzberg Phil & Ruthann Berck
Janet Effland & Bill Urbach
Glen Deven Ranch. They talked and came up with Thacker discovered that her surroundings not only Stephen & Margaret Schulte Mr. Alan W. Church Scott & Janet Billets
Diane Sena Mary Martha Waltz
the idea of using the ranch to host artist retreats. affected what she painted but how she painted. According to Jill Crawford, Program Director for Ann & Ed Clifton Mrs. George A Blackstone
Leslie & Charles Snorf Betty White Ludden
Alan & Sherry Cosseboom Mr. and Mrs. Gene Blattman
“I was surprised when I started painting, I was using the Big Sur Arts Initiative, the initial artist-in-resi- Doug & Ann Wilhelm
Phil & Carol Wilhelm Mr. & Mrs. William Crocker Stephen Bloch
Come last July, Susan Thacker called her friend Erin my entire arm as my brush,” she said. “It just want- dence experience was so successful there are now Susan & Michel Willey
Jacqueline & Douglas Curran Carol Maehr & Ken Blood
R.A. Williams
Gafill during a sweltering heat wave in Los Angeles ed to move. So I went with that and ended up with plans to hold two such programs each year. James E Day Marshall & Suzanne Bloom
Trustees of the Land Julia B. Wilson
(that hate relationship), and Thacker expressed a a much more gestural exuberant mark on my paper. Shirley Doe Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bloxham, III
Pat and Lloyd Addleman Dr. and Mrs. John A Woollam
Dunlap, Steinbruner and Lubow Evalyn Gendel & Emmett Bonner
burning desire to come to Big Sur. Gafill immediately I decided to trust it. I was gesturally painting the “We are really excited,” she says. “Things are still Arkay Foundation Dawn Zinser Church
Olga Eames Bert & Karen Boothroyd
brought up the incubating idea of the artist retreat atmosphere around me in the colors that I felt.” in the early planning stages.” Sharon W. Bates Fannie Mae Foundation Beau & Helen Breck
at Glen Deven Ranch, and Thacker grabbed the Roberta Bialek Sheala Finch Janet Brennan
Big Sur International Marathon Land Conservator
Crawford notes there will be a formal application Dr. Anne Fitzpatrick Bob Utley & Elizabeth Brinton
bull by the horns. She drafted a detailed, passionate Thacker says she thoroughly enjoyed her time on Brian Bajari
Mr. Frederic Bohlander Michael & Elaine Fresco Howard Brittain
proposal to become the first Glen Deven artist-in- Glen Deven Ranch. Days of solitude were spiced process for artists interested in participating in the Fred Terman & Nan Borreson Mrs. Talcott Bates
Paul & Linda Geiger Nellie & Paul Brocchini
program. She suggests watching the Big Sur Arts Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beck
residence. A few months later, she was packing her with excursions into Big Sur and to the Monterey Barbara Baldock & Phillip Butler Natasha Granoff Steve & Barbara Brooks
Mike & Nancy Canning Henrietta Stern and Tom Biggs
bags and gathering her equipment for a six-week stay Peninsula for supplies and the companionship of Initiative website – www.bigsurarts.org – for further Carol and Richard Gray Keith & Suzanne Brown
William & Sandra Cooper Bruce & Anne Bloxom
Charles Haber Howard & Courtney Brunn
atop Garrapata Ridge, southeast of Garrapata Creek. friends. She met up with Seely Mudd’s daughter Liz, information, or calling their office at 831.667.1530. Randell Kent Bishop & Robert Boger
Dawn Cope Migsy & Jim Hamasaki Janel Brynda
Bunny & Craig Davis Heather Brady
Virginia Hanson Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Bullock
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Jeffrey Deeter
DONORS Dr. and Mrs. Eric Del Piero
Sandra Delay
Thais Derich
Lyndon C. Despard
Barbara & Peter Dietze
Nancy & Hugh Ditzler
Dave & Carol Dixon
Sheila Dixon
John & Esther Dolan
Ken and Jacqueline Dombroski, Ph.D.
Bruce & Fran Dougherty
Hallie & Brad Dow
Ms. Nancy Downey
Dianne Driessen
Gail & Stan Dryden
Harriett & Alec Duarte
Jon Dungan
Mr. James Dunn
2006
Chris Jakle & Cindy Dunning
Mac and Susan Dunwoody
Robert & Susan Dutton
Barbara Eckhardt
Sandra & Larry Edgett
James & Helen Egerton
Peter & Janie Eichorn
Martha Diehl & Ken Ekelund
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Elliott
Laura B Enos
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Dr. and Mrs. Ronald M Faia
Dr. John Faia III, DDS
Fran M. Farina
Bob Field
Sean & Becky Flavin
Geri & Gretchen Flesher
Dean & Rene Flippo
John Laird and John Flores
Joe & Mary Ann Ford
Lisa & Chris Ford
Russ Foster
Viola & Charles Fox
Lynn Burgess
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Alison Burleigh
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Dr. and Mrs. Don Burnett
Virginia F. Fry
Lelaine Bushey
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Rick and Diana Busman
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Glenda R. Butler
Mary R Gale
Robert & Dorothy Byers
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John & Margaret Geever
Lucy & Jeff Campen
Mr. Gary Geiger
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Barry & Jane Gendelman
Mr. and Mrs. David Canright
Mary Pat George
Ann Finlinson & John Cant
Lee & Barbara Canter
Mr. and Mrs. John Carley
Carmel by the Sea Garden Club
Joseph & Margaret Casey
John & Mary Castagna
John & Joan Chambers
Judi Wallner & Larry Chandler
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Inge Clarke
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Mr. Robert Clifford
Nancy Collins
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Jerry & Kathleen Gleason
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Ann & Glen Hiner
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Gail Hoffman
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Mrs. Jeanne S. Holmquist
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Jay House
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Michael Humm
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Nancy Hutchinson
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Jim Jeffery
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Harry Johnson
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Verna Johnston
DeeAnn Thompson and Michael Jones
Merrill Jones
Peter Jones
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Deborah Ju
Stephen Kahn
Marie-Luise Schubert Kalsi
Jim & Betty Kasson
Dr. Richard Kehoe
Ralph Keill, MD
Kelly & Richard Keir
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Joe & Madeline Kepp
Barry Kilzer
May & Walt Kitagawa
Justin Kitzes
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Bobbi & Ron Kohen
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Scott and Lynn Kurteff
Glenn and Kristen Kuse
Betsie Lays
Carol Le Neve
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William W. Lewis
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NEW VISION AND VALUES continued from page 1
Central Coast, including those unfamiliar with
The Big Sur Land Trust and what we do. We needed
to hear from residents of Big Sur and Carmel Valley,
1. ECOLOGICAL WELL-BEING: We will ensure
our land and water is conserved for wildlife habitat
and sustainable economic and recreational uses.
Sur. He fears for the health of the Big Sur community
as it shifts to an absentee work force due to a shortage
of housing and escalating land values.
as well as residents of Salinas and other inland areas.
We needed to hear from the agricultural, ranching 2. COMMUNITY VITALITY: We will promote “Attempts to preserve land often times went
and construction communities, as well as govern- community vitality through local, economic devel- counter to what was perceived as the interests of
opment and partnerships that support conservation the community due to loss of housing sites, changes
Mylo & Charlene Lowery ment entities and nonprofits. To achieve our mis-
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin R. Lowry of significant lands and waters. We recognize the of ownership and loss of our community-based
sion, we have to move forward with strategies and
Fran Lozano role of food production as an essential ingredient culture,” said Pinney. “It’s good to see more
goals that take into account current and future
Richard & Jane Lundy of community and keep options open for those who empathy for the people of the community.”
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lynch needs of the whole community.” make a living from the land and water.
Dr. Christopher Manke Michael Thomas, Founder and Senior Principal
Frank & Marietta Marcus
Jack & Betty Marsh
According to Leahy, substantial population growth 3. STEWARDSHIP: We will strive to inspire land with the Monterey Institute for Social Architecture,
and booming property values have shifted the play- makes a living showing corporations how to adopt
Duane & Betty Matterson and water conservation in all local citizens, especially
Mary Ann Matthews ing field dramatically for land trusts like the BSLT. in our children. We will establish learning opportu- a “full stakeholder model” that looks beyond share-
David Maxner For example, one historic tactic for land conserva- nities to motivate a new generation who desire to live holder profits and recognizes the needs of employees
Nancy & George Mc Innis tion involves purchasing large tracts of undeveloped in direct connection with the land and its resources and communities. He sees consistencies between
Lynne & James McCammon land and turning them over to the state or federal that model in the corporate world and what The
through farming, ranching, stewardship, etc.
Timothy & Kirsten McCarthy
parks. While such purchases can still be feasible, Big Sur Land Trust is doing within its community.
Onnette McElroy
Patricia McGrath as demonstrated by the Marks Ranch project, this 4. INSPIRING STORIES: We will take time to
Michael McMillan approach becomes less viable as property values learn about and communicate the history and story “I was impressed with the willingness of the BSLT
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Meazell continue to rise. Furthermore, other community of the places we are conserving, letting these stories board members to be open to new ideas,” he said.
Andrea Mennenga concerns, such as maintaining the economic viability inspire and inform our work. “What was being offered up conceptually was
Elizabeth and John Menz of traditional rural land uses, may not be well served different from what many of them perceived to
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Merrifield
Glen Metz, MD
by this strategy. 5. HEALTHY PEOPLE: We will provide all be the role of a land trust. Instead of having the
Michelle Comeau & Grover Meyrose Monterey County citizens opportunities to experi- role of securing land and protecting it from the
Neil Shapiro & Sandra Meyrose These challenges, said Leahy, are why The Big Sur ence lands and waters through healthy recreation, people, it’s more a role of reconnecting the people
Patrick Micheletti Land Trust needed to take a fresh look at how it hands on stewardship, and farming and conservation to the land. That’s a huge shift in thinking.”
Holly Mikkelson accomplishes its mission. This re-examination, he education.
Eric & Susan Miller
says, required community input in order to discover Attorney Blanca Zarazua concurred that the strategic
Max Lloyd & Sharon Miller
Barbara Mills innovative and workable solutions to preserving the 6. SERVICE: We will seek and find opportunities planning session showed a willingness of all parties
Mrs. Frances Ross Miltimore many landscapes that make the Central Coast so to serve “the many” through our conservation work, to reach a common ground that considers the whole
Mirkin Productions special while recognizing the needs of a burgeoning especially landowners, civic partners and neighbor- community.
James Mitchell community. ing communities where powerful collaborations lead
Peter Monteforte
to advancement of mutual goals and objectives. “I was pleased to see we are reaching to make it
Janette C. Moody
Lloyd Morain
The retreat participants first got together for a (vision and values planning) as broad and creative
Joann Morey working dinner at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and 7. FAIRNESS: We will engage with members of as possible.”
Mr. Ronald Morgan dialog commenced. Participants engaged in a frank the community whose interests heretofore have
Norman & Eleanor Moscow exchange of opinions and ideas. The Land Trust been ignored or not served by the land conservation
Alice Moser
LOOKING FORWARD
heard the good and the bad as community represen- movement. The Big Sur Land Trust staff and board members
Derek Moulaison
tatives explained their perceptions of what was right recognize the Central Coast of California is facing
Rachel & Richard Mueller
Mrs. Lyman Dorothea Mumford and wrong with the BSLT. Issues such as the lack 8. COMMUNITY RESILIENCE/VIABILITY: tremendous pressures that will test its ability to
Ronald & Sally Munro of affordable housing and the economic threat to We will promote land and water conservation while maintain its uniqueness. These forces are challeng-
Mr. & Mrs. John A Murphy family farms and ranches were explored within the preserving opportunities for communities to meet ing the Land Trust to reconsider its vision and the
Dr. Linda-Lee Myers context of the conservation movement. their housing and infrastructure needs. We will help
Dr. Spencer W Myers
community it serves. The BSLT uniformly praised
maintain economic viability in concert with land
Priscilla Nesbitt the community members who gave up their time
Nancy B. Newgard NEW VISION AND VALUES and water conservation. to participate in the vision and values retreat. They
Walter & Joanne Newman By the end of the third day of discussions, the group said this input was invaluable in helping them con-
Linda & Bruce Nicholson agreed to a vision statement for The Big Sur Land Trust: sider new approaches to foster conservation on a
Mr. Emile Norman
broader, more expansive scale than could have ever
Michael Nyberg
We see a future for our communities in which rich The vision and values retreat concluded with a been imagined in the Land Trust’s founding years.
David Oakes
renewed appreciation of The Big Sur Land Trust’s
Barbara Occhiogrosso & Savannah Groocock natural resources, working landscapes, prospering
John & Jane Olin human communities and the unique character role in the community and a greater understanding Looking forward, the BSLT will take its new
Alan Greenbaum & Laurel Olslund of place are conserved and cared for through of how new challenges call for new land conserva-
vision and values and integrate them into its strate-
John & Carol O'Neil
collaborative partnerships and mutual support. tion strategies. gic planning for 2007 and beyond. It will continue
to collaborate with local communities, expanding
“This vision statement is not a significant departure Steve Dorrance, a family rancher who shares the
the voices heard in its effort to build a truly
from our traditional vision,” said Leahy. “However, 4,300-acre Dorrance Ranch with his two brothers, collaborative land conservation movement.
it expands the notion of who benefits from our expressed appreciation for being invited to the
retreat. He was particularly pleased that the Land
efforts by including references to the human and “We recognize that our land and water conservation
socioeconomic benefits of our work.” Trust recognized the estate planning issues facing work must do more to strengthen communities and
ranchers as they struggle to pass on their way of inspire a stewardship ethic,” said Leahy. “Through
life to the next generation.
From this vision, the group identified a number partnerships and collaborations like our retreat, we
of core values that, arguably, are shared by both must consider the needs of people whose livelihoods
the Land Trust and the broader community. The “If the land is selling for $100,000 an acre across
are connected to healthy landscapes, incorporating
following reflects a distillation of those values the the fence, there’s going to be no way to turn it over their ideas and concerns into our strategies. We look
Land Trust will use to help guide its strategic plan- to the next generation for ranching or farming,” forward to more conversations like these as we move
Frederick & Joanne O'Such
Steven & Ann Packer ning efforts in the coming months. These values are said Dorrance. “Range land generates thirty to fifty into long-range strategic planning for the future.”
Dr. Manuel Pardo not goals for the organization; rather they are meant dollars an acre, gross. You can’t make it. Without
Judy Parsons to serve as guides for planning and implementing advanced planning, without bringing income up
Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Patterson and the land value down, there’s only one thing
conservation projects and initiatives in a way that
Richard & Ann Patterson
will both allow a broader set of partners and stake- to do. It has to be sold.”
Antonio Paulo Ferraz
John & Vicki Pearse
holders to participate and, ultimately, achieve more
Dorrance said he also appreciated the fact that the
Pembroke Fund enduring and effective conservation results.
Peppers BSLT recognizes that family ranchers and farmers
Leland & Marion Petersen often make the best stewards of their land and that
Bob & Kathy Petty
helping preserve working ranches through easement
Alma & Jim Phillips
programs often makes more sense than trying to
Dr. and Mrs. John P Phillips
Fred & Helen Pinkham
obtain the property outright.
Tim Pipes
Jon & Care Pittman Frank Pinney of Pinney Construction has followed
Fuensanta Plaza the activities of the Land Trust for most of the 35
Jim Plourd
years he has lived and worked in Big Sur. He said he
Julia Poduch
was happy to see that the BSLT was paying attention
Allison and Mark Porch
Douglas & Francoise Porch to the needs of the people, as well as the land, of Big