Marin Magazine

06/03/2026

When the location is perfect, it's easy to see the potential.

That's exactly what drew these homeowners to a dated 1954 Kentfield residence. While the single-story home needed significant updates, its setting—and sweeping Mt. Tam views—made it an opportunity worth pursuing.

Working with their design team, they added a second story, expanded the living space and transformed the house into a modern home designed to make the most of its surroundings.

Take a look inside the transformation: https://spacesmag.com/stories/homes/kentfield-home-renovation-adds-space-style-and-mt-tam-views/

✍️ Lotus Abrams

📷 Paul Dyer

📐 Architect: Kirley Architects

🛋️ Interior design: HKB Interior Design

🌳 Landscape design: Girvin Associates

🧰 Construction: J and J Custom Homes and Remodeling

06/02/2026

By definition, hotels typically cater to travelers with limited time in the area, especially those in bucket-list locations like Sausalito. A few, though, become beloved by locals, offering opportunities to celebrate life’s milestones in style, reconnect with friends over dinner or just drop in for a post-work drink — think a combination of The Ahwahnee in Yosemite, Hotel del Coronado in San Diego and the bar from Cheers.

Cavallo Point, a Michelin two-key property, however, does it all while tucked away in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Fort Baker. And nearly 20 years after the debut of its sustainably repurposed military facilities, this luxurious lodge is welcoming neighbors with renewed vigor as DiamondRock Hospitality, which purchased the property in 2018, partners with the original developers to bring back a restored sensibility and sense of place.

The desire to include those who have been part of the property’s identity from its inception comes in part from the man who helped build it. “Without the community, Cavallo Point would not be as successful as it is,” says Mike Freed, co-founder and managing partner of Passport Resorts. In 2008 Freed and his team famously blocked a mega-Marriott plan to take over the space and instead, with a keen respect for the environment and preserving the original buildings, created Cavallo Point.

Read about Cavallo Point’s new improvements, plus its rich history here: https://marinmagazine.com/community/history/cavallo-points-community-homecoming/

✍️ Jeanne Cooper

Cavallo Point: The Lodge at the Golden Gate

Cavallo Point reconnects with the community through historic renovations, local events, dining and restored Fort Baker charm

05/29/2026

On April 4, College of Marin hosted its Centennial Celebration Gala to commemorate its milestone 100th anniversary.

The 250 guests gathered at the Bill and Adele Jonas Center (located on COM’s Indian Valley Campus) for the celebration.

COM President Jonathan Eldridge spoke on the anniversary, followed by students Anna McShea and Adrian Arrona-Garcia who spoke about their experiences as students. Sadika Sulaiman-Hara, Associate Dean of Student Services – Student Activities and Advocacy, spoke about the increasing necessity to focus on student access to basic needs.

Alum Mario Lopez announced the winners of the College of Marin Impact Award: Kim Mazzuca from 10,000 Degrees; Walter Turner, a COM Faculty member; Luis Bershad, COM alum and benefactor.

The night’s festivities were fueled by bites provided by Sage Catering, and a whiskey tasting by Boozephreaks, as The Cottontails played live jazz music.

Overall, the night’s events raised $200,000 thanks to ticket sales, sponsorships and gifts. The funds will go towards The Jay Pritzker Foundation Centennial Endowment Campaign, which is matching $10 million to create an endowment to support students’ basic needs. COM alumna Cindy Pritzker was present to speak on why her family decided to make a gift in support of student access to basic needs.

✍️ Emma Robertson

📷 Jarret Standard

05/27/2026

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05/26/2026

The June issue has arrived!

Here are the features you can look forward to reading:

🌁 Cavallo Point: The Lodge at the Golden Gate at 20 Years
Marin’s iconic hotel is a destination for visitors and locals alike to gather with friends and family

🚌 Marin Transit
Four Marin locals share how they take advantage of public transportation

This month’s issue also includes a special Spaces section and an ultimate Bay Area summer guide by Local Getaways.

Read all these great stories and more in our June issue: https://issuu.com/270media/docs/marin_magazine_june_2026

📷 Kodiak Greenwood

05/20/2026

In 1905, Marin benefactors William and Elizabeth Kent (Kentfield, Kent Middle School) purchased over 600 acres of what was then Redwood Canyon (it’s now Muir Woods) for $45,000. At the time, William famously told Elizabeth, “If we lose all our money but save the trees, it will be worth it.” The Kents believed the best way to save the redwoods was to donate the acreage to the US. Government.

Yet it wasn’t easy! Local water interests wanted to dam the canyon and create a reservoir for southern Marin. To the rescue came Gifford Pinchot, a Yale classmate of Kent’s and the first head of what is now the National Park Service. Working together in 1907, Kent and Pinchot convinced President Teddy Roosevelt that his recently signed Antiquities and Monuments Act allowed him to designate “objects of historical and scientific interest” as national monuments. So in January of 1908, Muir Woods National Monument, named for Kent’s acquaintance the naturalist John Muir, became a reality. Then in 1911, as the photo of Muir Woods Inn attests, President Roosevelt’s second wife Edith visited Muir Woods as guests of the Kents. Unfortunately, the inn was later destroyed by fire and never rebuilt.

Read the full story here (plus what's affecting Muir Woods today): https://marinmagazine.com/community/history/muir-woods-from-roosevelt-to-todays-debate/

✍️ Jim Wood

📷 Collection of Fred Runner

National Park Service

05/14/2026

Whether you’re a parent helping your teenage daughter navigate puberty or wondering if you’re in perimenopause, we spoke with four local medical experts to help you (and your loved ones) successfully navigate these big shifts.

Read the story by Ann Wycoff: https://marinmagazine.com/health/the-big-shift-a-guide-to-womens-hormonal-health-at-every-stage/

05/13/2026

8 years of celebrating the women who make Marin magic ✨

What a night! Our 2026 Celebrating Women event brought together the most inspiring, brilliant and downright amazing women in the county — and we are still buzzing. Thank you to every single person who showed up.

Massive thanks to our premium sponsor, Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics - Larkspur, our gold sponsor, Bank of Marin and our in kind sponsors, Harvey & Harriet Wines, Booker Vineyard, Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa and Poggio Trattoria, for helping make the magic happen.

We can’t wait for year 9!!

📷 Matt Spinetta, Prismic Photography

Read the full event recap here: https://marinmagazine.com/arts-events/on-the-scene/celebrating-women-2026-an-evening-to-remember/