The launch party at Nepenthe this past Saturday was a standout–absolutely glorious! I couldn’t have asked for a more gorgeous, sunny day–all bright skies and glittering sea–with Big Sur’s finest on deck for the gala. I am in awe of the support from my coastal family and Nepenthe friends in attendance. Thank you all for [...]

Just a glimpse into the interior life of my book and my family story…log cabin, china plates, painting, mosaic, gardens, the Phoenix bird, rising from the ashes and so much more. First release copies of My Nepenthe arrive at the Phoenix Shop tomorrow, 1500 of them to be exact, direct from China. That’s a lot of [...]

A few more amazing photos from Nepenthe’s 60th party on April 24, 2009 taken by Patrice Ward, a longtime bartender at Nepenthe (he also lived there), and now a professional photographer on the peninsula. As always, he beautifully captured the magic of Nepenthe and its people.