Carson Falls on the north side of Mount Tamalpais is at its best after the winter rains with good flow through early spring. The walk is fairly strenuous, but worth the trip on a sunny day. The stream feeding the falls flows through a meadow at the top, then down a rocky canyon into three Continue Reading
Marin Symphony Hits it Out of the Park!
Opening their classical season with spectacular Tchaikovsky and Shostakovitch, the Marin Symphony makes our list of exceptional events in Marin. First, it does not get better than Tchaikovsky's violin concerto. This gorgeous, melodic, and intricate work was presented perfectly by the orchestra and their guest violin soloist, Dylana Jenson. She played with an amazing combination of power and Continue Reading
Antique Markets in Marin
A recent visit to the Sunday Farmers' Market at the Marin County Civic Center, took us to the adjacent outdoor antique market. The Outdoor market takes place on the second Sunday of the month, April through October. We enjoyed the interesting vendors who take pride in finding and providing items that they love. It reminded us of Alan's mother, aka "Deb the Linen Lady," who had a Continue Reading
Living on Mount Tamalpais
Mount Tamalpais and the Panoramic/Muir Park Neighborhood Homes on Mount Tamalpais provide exceptional access to open space, state and national parks, and a rural lifestyle. The mountain, rising to about 2,600 feet, is a highlight of Marin County. Most of the mountain is preserved as open space, divided among these parks: Mount Tamalpais State Park comprising about 25,000 acres. Muir Continue Reading
Bay Trail a Plus for Tiburon Homeowners
A favorite walk in Marin is along the Tiburon Bay Trail, which follows the edge of Richardson Bay from Blackie's Pasture to downtown Tiburon. The constantly changing views include Richardson and San Francisco Bays, the San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Sausalito peninsula, the Tiburon Hills, Mount Tamalpais, and Belvedere Island. You can enjoy this path on foot, bicycle, or Continue Reading
Marin Waterfall Adventure
The best and most reliable waterfalls on Mount Tamalpais are in Cascade Canyon, which descends from the top of the mountain to the end of Cascade Drive in Fairfax. This year, after one of the heaviest rains, Madeline made the easy walk (about 1.5 miles round trip) up Cascade Creek to see torrents of water coming down every valley and wash. The trail ends at the high Cascade Continue Reading
San Rafael Open Space Preserved
Acreage Sold in San Rafael - Now Open Space Madeline Schaider Real Estate listed and sold 3.1 acres in San Rafael, adding to the 33 acres of Oakwood Open Space. This ridge-land separates the Gerstle Park neighborhood of San Rafael from Upper Toyon Road in the Town of Ross. Historic Trail The main trail through the land, once part of the 1879 San Rafael to Bolinas Continue Reading
Two of Our Favorite Marin Hikes
Enjoying Ring Mountain in Corte Madera and Tiburon One of our favorite neighborhood walks in Corte Madera is the Ring Mountain Nature Preserve that separates Corte Madera and Tiburon. The view of the Bay, Mt. Tamalpais, and San Francisco are spectacular, particularly after a rain has washed the air clear. You can start your Continue Reading
Madeline’s Favorite Hike in Marin
Christmas Tree Hill Walk Right behind our office on the Old Town Square (Menke Park) is the oldest part of Corte Madera, winding up Christmas Tree Hill. Like many of the older neighborhoods in Mill Valley and Sausalito, there are stairs to take residents and summer visitors up the hills to the good life and spectacular views One of Madeline’s favorite hikes starts at our office Continue Reading
Growing Tomatoes Marin and Children in Bali
Growing Tomatoes in Marin Mom always said there was nothing to match a garden-grown New Jersey tomato. She was probably correct. However, the industrious home tomato growers in Marin have found ways to produce some fine tomatoes, despite the fog and cool summer nights.My friend Heidi Hornberger has mastered tomato growing in Mill Valley. Here is a summary of her tips, with the help of Rodale’s Continue Reading
