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Festive libations for the holidays
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Issue 14
21 a gift from the sky:Rainwaterharvestingby erica goss
Departments 6 grown local: Kiwis10 Healing foods:Pumpkins
In Every Issue 3 publisher’s note27 resource guide28 tidbits
On the Cover16 organic and local: Festive
libationsfortheholidaysby desiree Hedberg
Features
14 gift guide: Eucalyptusfindstheperfectpresentsby ann marie brown
18 green Hotels: Overnightstaysthatareeasyontheplanetby lisa francesca
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Cover: organic wine at
Kathryn Kennedy winery,
photographed by lane
Johnson. This page: san
francisco’s mclaren
park, photographed by ed
brownson
Eucalyptus istheSanFranciscoBayArea’sresourceforgreen
andhealth-consciouslifestyles.Throughourprintandonline
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celebratetheirhealth,supportlocalbusinessesandsurrounding
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tree’shealingproperties.Itsleavesandbarkhavebeenusedfor
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itsadaptabilityandhardiness,asevidencedbyitsabilitytothrive
despitebeingtransplantedfaracrosstheglobefromitsnative
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Anddon’tforgettotoasttotheNewYearwithaglassof
Californiaorganicwineorbeer.Readaboutsomeofourlocal
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FromourEucalyptusfamilytoyours,Iwouldliketowish
youhealth,happiness,andprosperityinthecomingyear.
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PUBLISHER@EUCALYPTUSMAGAZINE.COM
Ihavedecidedtotakeadifferentapproachtothe
holidaysthisyear.Insteadofbuyinglast-minutegifts
atbig-boxstores,Iamplanningaheadandpurposely
buyinggiftsthatsupportlocalbusinessandour
communities.OnNovember6and7,IwillattendtheGreen
FestivalinSanFrancisco,wheretherewillbemorethan350
exhibitorsshowcasinganythingandeverythingthatrelatesto
health,wellness,andgreenliving.IamsureIwillfindmany
uniquetreasuresforthepeopleonmyholidayshoppinglist.
Asyouplanforyourholidays,IhopethisissueofEucalyp-
tus Magazinewillprovideyouwithsomeusefulideasfor
shopping,partying,andmanaginganinfluxofguests.Perhaps
ourgiftguideonpage14canbealittleinspirationforyouto
spendwiselyandlocally,withasustainablepurpose.
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Kiwi is the name for both a flightless bird in new zealand and a fuzzy,
russet-brown fruit with a bright green interior. the kiwifruit, native to
the yangtze river valley in china, is well loved around the world for
its tangy, sweet flavor, and favored by nutritionists for its high
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although many think of the kiwi as somewhat exotic, these super fruits are
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sandy brown, one of 10 partners who own and operate swanton berry
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“Kiwis chose us. when we began leasing coastways ranch, the kiwi vines
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coastways ranch has been certified organic since
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cropping to build healthy soil, planting buffers as
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even though the pick-your-own kiwi season at
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kiwisonthecoastPick your own Chinese super fruit /// by aparna prakash
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the pumpkin is the vegetable icon of autumn, and can
serve as much more than a filling for your favorite
holiday pie. pumpkins and their seeds were a cel-
ebrated food of the native americans, who cherished
them for their nutritional and medicinal properties. today, the
pumpkin is ranked as a top nutritional superstar.
although they are 90 percent water, pumpkins offer an
array of disease-fighting, nutritional, and healing benefits.
the flesh of the pumpkin is full of powerful antioxidants such
as carotenoids, lutein, and zeaxanthin. antioxidants work to
maintain health by neutralizing free radicals, the harmful
byproducts of daily living. antioxidants also help to strength-
en our immune system by binding with free radicals before
they can damage our cells.
pumpkins are also loaded with vital elements such as zinc,
fiber, and iron. zinc heals wounds, acts as an astringent, and
may help in the treatment of pesky skin conditions. fiber
protects our hearts and promotes regular bowel function, plus
it makes us feel full after eating. iron gives us life, carrying
oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
the seeds of the pumpkin are just as nutritious as the flesh.
pumpkin seeds are nutritional powerhouses, full of protein
and bursting with b vitamins. age-old remedies suggest that
pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, help to eliminate
intestinal parasites, clean blood vessels, stimulate kidney
activity, and even serve as a remedy for hair loss. there is
some evidence that eating pumpkin seeds can reduce
cholesterol levels and the risk of various cancers and inflam-
matory ailments, including sclerosis, arthritis, and acne.
the flesh and seeds of the pumpkin can serve as the base
for many dishes. pumpkin puree is low in calories, high in fiber,
and can be made into a naturally sweet treat. it can be blended
into a smoothie, spread on top of your toast, or even used as a
moisturizing face mask to pamper your skin. in cookbooks and
on the internet, recipes abound for pumpkin soup, pumpkin
pudding, and pumpkin bread. pumpkin seeds can be roasted
and eaten as a simple savory snack, or they can be sprinkled
on sautéed vegetables or salads for an added crunch. you can
also grind pumpkin seeds with fresh spices, then add herbs,
olive oil, and lemon juice for a delicious salad dressing.
pumpkinsFall’s healthiest food /// by ashley howard
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organic and localfestive libations
for the holidaysby desiree hedberg // photographs by lane johnson
holidaytime,traditiondictatesthatwepairan
elaboratemealwithaspecialglassofwineor
beer.Buttomakeourcelebrationsevenmore
meaningful,whatifwechosetobuyanddrinkonlybever-
agesmadewithorganicingredientsorproducedby
sustainablefarmingpractices?
Forpeopleinthebusinessofwineandbeerproduction,
themotivationtogoorganicisoftenmoreaboutpersonal
valuesthanmakingaprofit.DanielDelGrande,ownerand
brewerofBisonBrewinginBerkeley,says,“WhenIfirst
heardthattherewasorganicgrainavailableformaking
beer,Ithought,‘Well,that’sano-brainer.’Igotothefarmers’
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Winemaker Marty
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Kathryn Kennedy
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organically grown
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Followinghisheartandhispalate,in2002DelGrande
madetheswitchtousingorganichopsinBison’sbeer.Del
Grandesaysthatifconsumersbuyorganicbeer,thenhe
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farmersareencouragedtogroworganically.Inthisway,
eachpurchaseoforganicbeersupportsorganicfarming.
Anotherwell-knownlocalorganicbeerbrewerisEmily
Thomas,whowithherhusbandco-ownsSantaCruz
MountainBrewinginSantaCruz.“It’salwaysbeenimportant
inmyfamilytoeatorganicfoodsandsupportorganic
farming.ItwasthewayIwasraised.Sowhenwestarted
brewing,myhusbandandIalwaysusedorganicmaterials
andingredients,”saysThomas.
Sheaddsthatthehopsusedtomakebeerareoneofthe
mostpesticide-riddenofallcrops.Gettingaccesstoa
consistentsupplyoforganichopscanbedifficult,but,
Thomassays,“Welikethechallenge.”
Somewinemakersalsoseethevalueinorganicfarming
practices.KathrynKennedyEstateVineyardinSaratogawas
recentlyawarded“certifiedorganic”status.MartyMathis,
winemakerandowner,says,“Partofadoptingorganic
viticulturepracticesistoadoptotherorganictechniques,
likecomposting,biodiversity,andintegratedpestmanage-
ment.Thosepracticesthatwe’veimplementedoverthelast
fiveyearsarestartingtoshownoticeabledifferencesin
thevineyard.”
OneofthemostsignificantmeasuresMathishasenacted
isusingnaturalpredatorsinstead // ConTinuED on PAgE 24
Emily Thomas,
co-owner of Santa
Cruz Mountain
Brewing, works
the bar and chats
with customers.
an empty santa
cruz mountain
brewing growler,
which can be refilled
with organic beer
Encouraging
advice to keep
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green hotels
overnight stays that are easy on the planet // by lisa francesca
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youreviewyourholiday“to-do”list,afew
challengesarise.YourcousinsfromSeattle
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NewJerseyneedsanallergen-freeplaceto
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iseasilysolved:TheBayAreaishometoawiderangeofeco-friendly
hotelsthatwillkeepeveryone’smoodmerry.
TheCaliforniaGreenLodgingProgram,managedbytheStateof
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greenhotelsthroughoutCalifornia(www.dgs.ca.gov/travel).Tobea
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talactionsfromachecklistofstandardsforconservingresources,
preventingpollution,andminimizingwaste.Thesestandardsinclude
measuressuchasinstallingwater-efficientfixturesinguestrooms,
purchasingandusingnontoxiccleaningproducts,reducingelectric-
ityuse,andrecycling.IntheSouthBayandPeninsulaalone,more
than40hotelshavebeencertifiedbytheGreenLodgingProgram.
The Cypress HotelinCupertino(www.thecypresshotel.com),a
partoftheKimptonhotelchain,isamemberoftheGreenLodging
ProgramandalsoaSantaClaraCountygreen-certifiedhotel.The
hotel’seco-friendlypracticesincludestockingguestroomswith
in-roomrecyclingbins;providingguestswithorganiccoffee,tea,
andsnacks;andcleaningroomsandlinenswitheco-certified
cleaningsupplies.“Environmentallypreferable”winesareofferedat
theeveningwinehour,andthehotel’sParkPlaceRestaurantserves
sustainableseafooddishesinaccordancewiththeMontereyBay
Aquarium’sSeafoodWatchprogram.Allunusedandpartiallyused
bathamenities(shampooandothertoiletries)aredonatedtolocal
communityprograms.Guestswhodrivehybridvehiclesreceive
discountedparkingrates.
Dolce Hayes MansioninSanJose(www.dolce-hayes-mansion-
hotel.com)combinestheeleganceofoldSanJosewiththe
innovativesustainabilitystrategiesofagreeningSiliconValley.
ListedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,therenovated
SpanishColonialRevival-stylemanorhouseisfurnishedwith
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involvementinlocalenvironmentalprojects.Thehotelalsoutilizes
eco-friendlycommerciallaundryanddrycleaningservices;uses
onlynon-toxic,environmentallyfriendlypaint;andmaintainsa
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whileontheproperty.
Nearby,theValencia Hotel Santana RowinSanJose(www.
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savewater,gas,andelectricitywhenlaunderingguests’sheetsand
towels.Itsguestroomshavelow-flowtoiletsandshowerheads,as
wellasbiodegradablekeycards.Thehotelhasalsobannedall
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LocatedthroughouttheSiliconValley,theJoiedeVivrefamilyof
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Domain HotelandWild Palms Hotel,SantaClara’sAvatar Hotel,
SanJose’sMoorpark Hotel,andtheHotel Los gatos.
Farthernorth,theStanford Terrace inninPaloAlto(www.
stanfordterraceinn.com),amemberofboththeSantaClaraGreen
BusinessProgramandthePaloAltoGreenBusinessProgram,calls
itselfPaloAlto’s“FirstGreenHotel.”LocatednearStanford
University,theinnstarteditseco-friendlypracticesnearly20years
agobyplacingrecyclingbinsthroughouttheproperty.Today,95
percentofthechemicalsusedforcleaningarenon-toxic,andeach
guestroom’sbathamenitiesarebiodegradableandcruelty-free.
Thehotel’scroissantsandpastriescomefromPastrySmartinPalo
Alto,theonlyAmericanHumaneCertifiedbakeryintheUnited
States.(Thiscertificationensuresthatthefarmanimalsusedto
makethedairyproductsandeggsinPastrySmart’sproductswere
humanelytreated.)Inadditiontousinglow-flowtoilets,energy
efficientlightbulbs,andrecycledpaperproducts,thehotel
purchasesrenewableenergyfromthecityofPaloAlto.Tenofthe
inn’sguestroomshavespecialairandwaterfiltersinstalledfor
guestswhoaresensitivetotheenvironment.Thehotel’sheated
saltwaterpooldoesnotcontainchlorine.
PaloAltoisalsohometotheCrowne Plaza Cabaña Hotel(www.
cppaloalto.crowneplaza.com),oneofonlyahandfulofCalifornia
hotelspoweredbysolarenergy.Thehotelhasitsown“solarfarm‚”
whichproduces20percentofitsenergyneeds.
OntheSanMateocoast,theoceano Hotel and SpainHalfMoon
Bay(www.oceanohalfmoonbay.com)featuresorganicbamboo
linens,allergy-freemattresses,chemical-freeroomcleaning,an
ozonelaundryfacilityusingbiodegradablecleaningproducts,
low-wattagelightingindoorsandoutdoors,andpreferredparking
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francisco (www.theorchardgardenhotel.com)
was the first california hotel to receive leed
certification by the united states green
building council. built from the ground up
with sustainable materials, the hotel is
adorned with art from locally renowned
artists. its onsite eatery, roots, was named
san francisco’s best organic restaurant in
2009 by San Francisco Weekly.
also leed-certified, the Gaia Napa valley
hotel in american canyon (www.gaianapaval-
leyhotel.com) boasts more than 100 green
features, including solar electric systems,
passive heating and cooling strategies, a
lagoon for native aquatic birds, an ozone
laundry system, dual-flush toilets, waterless
urinals, and zero-Voc (volatile organic
compound) paint finishes.
The Bardessono hotel in yountville (www.
bardessono.com) was constructed with
reused materials, including limestone from
an old wine cellar. an underground well
system heats and cools the guest rooms,
which feature recyclable, organic, or
green-certified furnishings. guests are
allowed complimentary use of the hotel’s
lexus hybrid vehicle.
Green Hotels Farther AfieldThe Bardessono Hotel in Yountville
Crowne Plaza Cabaña Hotel in Palo Alto
Dolce Hayes Mansion in San Jose
Stanford Terrace inn in Palo Alto
agiftfromtheraInwatEr harvEstIng // by ErICa gOss
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sky
JimandCarolynBowen’s
santa cruz mountains property is healthy and green year-round,
yet the couple uses no purchased water or private well water for
irrigation during the summer months. rainwater, collected and
stored during the winter, makes the bowens’ plants thrive.
“i planted a park, not a garden,” bowen says. with a view of
monterey bay, the two-acre property includes Japanese gardens,
a large pond, and several pear trees. rain runoff from the roof of
the bowens’ house is stored in seven 5,000-gallon tanks, then
distributed through their irrigation system.
the bay area’s mediterranean climate, with drought-like
summers that typically provide less than one inch of rain from may
to october, force us to rely heavily on stored water purchased from
our public utilities. yet water literally falls from the sky onto our
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Homeowner and rainwater harvester Jim
Bowen raises a glass of crystal-clear water
poured from the tap on his storage tanks.
homesandyardseverywinter.Seekingindependencefromrising
watercostsandtheever-presentthreatofshortages,someBay
Areahomeownersarechoosingtoinstallrainwaterstoragesystems.
Rainwatercollection,alsoknownasrainwaterharvestingor
catchment,collectsthewaterthatrunsoffourroofsordownthe
sidewalkanddivertsitintocollectionbarrels.Harvestingsystems
rangefromasimplebarrelleftopentocatchwhateverfallsfrom
theskytothehugetanksystemsthatlandscapearchitectBobby
MarkowitzinstallsforclientsliketheBowens.
MarkowitzenvisionedtheBowens’water-catchmentsetupwhen
aseriesofundergroundwellsontheirpropertyfailedtoyield
enoughwaterfortheirneeds.
“ItoldJimweneedtolookupinsteadofdownforwater,”
Markowitzsays.“Rainwaterhasnobacteria,nochlorine,no
fluoride.It’sbetterforplants.”
CarolynBowenagrees.“Wehadourrainwatertested.Itwasso
purethatthetestersaskeduswherewegotit.”
InSaratoga,BradDanielsownsandoperatesRainsavers,Inc.,a
companythatsellsraincatchmentbarrels,watertanks,andother
accessoriesforstoringrainwater.Thebarrels,whichattachtoa
house’sdownspouts,runthegamutfromutilitarianmodelstohighly
decorativeunitsdesignedtolooklikelargeterra-cottaflowerpots.
Danielssaysthatpeoplewhohaverainwatercatchmentsystems
enjoythesecurityofknowing“thattheyhaveextrawaterstoredup
foranemergency,forirrigation,forcarwashing,andmore,”and
thattheyaredoingsomethinggoodfortheenvironment.
“Rainwatercatchmentreducestherunofffromourhomestothe
bay,whichslowspollutionofthebay.Itpreserveswaterattheplace
whereitfalls,allowingittopercolateintothesoilandreplenishthe
aquifer,”Danielssays.
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At the Bowens' home in the Santa Cruz Mountains, rainwater is collected via
drainage pipes from the roofs of the house and garage. The water is stored in
5,000-gallon storage tanks, then used to irrigate their two-acre property.
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“ThestateofCaliforniaspends20percentofitsenergybudget
ontransportingwater.Capturingwateratthesourcewillhelp
reducethatnumber,savingmoneyandtheenvironment,”headds.
Thepracticeofpayingforapublicorprivateutilitytodeliver
watertoourhomesstartedfairlyrecently,inthelate1800s,dueto
advancesinsanitaryandcivilengineering.However,storingwater
fromtheskyisapracticethathasbeeninplaceforcenturies,and
todayit’sjustasviableincitiesasitisinsuburbanorruralareas.
“SanFranciscohasabigproblemwithrunoffbecausethereisso
littlesoiltoabsorbtherain.Asthewaterpoursdownthestreets,it
gainsspeed,andcausesfloodingandotherproblems,”Danielssays.
Ourrelianceonwaterbeingdeliveredtoourtapsmayhaveto
changeinthenextdecade,Danielssays.“Mostpeopledon’tknow
this,butCaliforniaismandatinga20percentreductioninwater
deliveriesby2020.In10years,waterdeliverieswillbe20percent
less.Yetourpopulationisexpectedtogrow,notshrink.”
Theamountofrainwateratypicalsystemcancapturevaries
widely.WhenMarkowitzvisitsahomeowner’sproperty,heanalyzes
thesizeofthelandscapedarea,wherethesystemcouldbeplaced,
howmuchrainwatertheclientneeds,andtheaestheticsoftheir
property.TheBowens’sevenlargegreentanksarehiddenbehinda
hedge,withthepipesburiedafootdeepintheground.
Thecostforacompleterainwatercatchmentsystemcanrange
from$2,500to$50,000,dependingonhowextensiveitis,buta
simplebarrelthatattachestoyourdownspoutscancostaslittle
as$100.
“Thesesystemsareeasytoinstall,maintain,andexpand,”states
Markowitz.“Theyhelpcontrolstormrunoff,andslowsoilerosion.”
JimBowenhasanotherdescriptionforhisrainwaterharvesting
setup.“IcallitGod’swater,”hesays,glancingupatthesky.
Top: The Bowens employ a little rainwater storage humor by labeling their
water as wine. Bottom: Although technically the water isn't potable, Jim
Bowen pours a glass from his harvesting system to show off its clarity.
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ofpesticidestomaintainvinehealth.An
insectknownasasharpshooter,which
candestroygrapevines,isaconstant
threattograpegrowers.Mathishasinstalledbirdboxestoattract
blue-greenswallows,whichfeedonsharpshooters.
“Thosebirdsdonothingalldaybutflyaroundeatingbugs,”
Mathissays.
Mathispointsoutthatorganicwinesfallintotwodistinctcatego-
ries:organicwineandwinelabeledas“winemadewithorganic
grapes.”Thedistinctionthatseparatesthetwoissulfites.Sulfites
preservewineandallowittomatureovertime,deepeningtheflavor.
Mostsulfite-freewineshaveashelflifeofonlyabouttwoyears.
“Becauseweusesulfites,wefallintothe‘madewithorganic
grapes’labelingcategory,”Mathissays.
Forwinemakers,findingtheproperorganicgrapescanbe
challenging.Thereisoftenadelaybetweensupplyanddemand,
Mathissays.“It’shardtofindorganicgrapeswiththespecificappel-
lationsandspecificvarietiesthatyou’relookingfor,butthenumber
ofgrowersisincreasingeveryyear…There’salittlebitofa
bottleneck,though,becausewineryproductionfacilitiesalsohave
tobecertifiedorganic.”
JeroldO’Brien,ownerandwinemakerofSilverMountain
VineyardsintheSantaCruzMountains,agreeswiththeconceptof
combiningorganicgrapeswithsulfitestocreatedynamically
evolvingwine.
“Wemakewinesfromorganicallygrowngrapes.Wedonot
believeinmakingwineswithoutsulfurthatwilldieintwoyears.
AndwhenIsaydie,Imeanitwillspoil.Theconsumerisnotgoingto
enjoyitatall,”O’Briensays.
O’Brienstartedhisfirstwineryin1979,butthenonOctober17,
1989,hiswinebarrelsandentirewineryfacilitycametumblingdown
duringtheLomaPrietaearthquake.Ittookhimnearly16yearsto
rebuild,buttheresultisamasterpieceofgreenbuildingpractices.
Acave-likeoverhang,whichhecallsthe“greencanopy,”covers
hiswinemakingfacility.Thecanopyservesasamassivecooling
coverforthemachinerybeneathit.Italsohoststhelargestarrayof
solarpanelsintheSantaCruzMountains:264solarpanelsthat
generateupto46kilowattsofelectricitydaily.Becausethefacilityis
constructedonthreelevels,manyoftheprocessesworkviagravity.
“OnceIdecidedtoreturntothewinebusiness,Idecidedtobuilda
facilitythatpeoplewouldneverforget,”O’Briensays.“Abigphiloso-
phyofmylifeisdoingthingsinharmonywithMotherNature.”
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