Geshe la is from Gaden Shartse Monastery in South India, which he joined at the age of 10 to become a monk. He received Geshe Lharampa degree in 2019 and is currently a spiritual teacher at Cho Khor Gepel Ling, a Buddhist center in Los Angeles, and is known for his kindness and easily understood […]
Join Master Gardener April Lynch for a vibrant and informative evening at the Laguna Environmental Center as she shares her deep love for native oaks. Through a stunning, high-definition slideshow of photographs taken over 15 years, April will take you on a virtual journey through chaparral, woodlands, and forests. Along the way, you’ll learn how […]
Join us for an oak-inspired afternoon at the Laguna Environmental Center in celebration of our current art exhibit, Selections from the Great Oaks Series by Adam Wolpert. Bring a picnic and enjoy our scenic landscape, with guided garden tours offered at 1:00 and 2:00 PM. Explore the beauty and ecological importance of native oaks through […]
Immerse yourself in our serene 5-acre spa retreat in West Sonoma County for a day of transformative self-care. Your journey begins with a morning of relaxation, including a group cedar enzyme footbath, your choice of a 70-minute massage or a 65-minute custom facial, peaceful walking meditation through our bamboo forest, and guided meditation in our […]
Join chef and food preservationist Merrilee Olson, founder of Preserve Farm Kitchens, at Gold Ridge Organic Farms for an immersive 3-hour workshop learning how to transform apples picked straight from our orchards into delicious apple butter and exquisite preserves. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Merrilee’s years of expertise will guide […]
Academic Talent Search, a free college-prep program, assists income-eligible, first-generation college-bound students to succeed in college. Access fee waivers for college applications, the SAT/ACT, and AP testing. Learn more about the program, and how to apply!
Join chef and food preservationist Merrilee Olson, founder of Preserve Farm Kitchens, at Gold Ridge Organic Farms for a hands-on workshop that makes the most of tomato season as it approaches its end. With years of experience transforming farm-fresh ingredients into culinary treasures, Merrilee will guide you through the process of creating rich, flavorful tomato […]
Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League and Sebastopol World Friends are sponsoring a FREE Children’s Japanese Culture Workshop. The workshop uses Japanese folk stories, crafts, music, games, language, and food to help understand the four virtues of Japanese Culture : Harmony, Respect, Purity, and Tranquility. The workshop is scheduled for October 25, 2025, 10 AM […]
In this free live & recorded talk with Michael St John, Marin Search & Rescue Unit Leader, we will share tools and tips to stay safe in the woods. Being in nature can get so exciting that we can end up disoriented. It also puts us in places where we are in remote, off-grid locations. […]
Master the art of the holiday spread—before your first party. Join food stylist and recipe developer Bebe Carminito in our Apple Cottage for an intimate demonstration that’ll inspire how you entertain this season. Bebe will walk you through creating impressive platters and boards from start to finish, sharing recipes and styling techniques from her book […]