The best things in life may be free, depending upon how one defines the superlative. Evenings with family or friends, a cruise along the coast—all may cost little in terms of dollars. Yet there are caveats. An appreciation of fine scotch, for example, bears some expense. Taking in the ocean view not from the seat of a convertible, but from the spacious environs of your own living room likely brings equal or greater pleasure. Owning a bottle of rare whiskey is one form of satisfaction. Sharing that bottle—actually pouring six figures or more worth of spirit—with friends who appreciate the experience is another, perhaps of greater personal contentment. Haven takes its name from a Gilded Age concept of home as a haven from a heartless world. We choose to define haven as an expansive word that can include any of life’s bests, in balance. In Shakespeare’s As You Like It, the character Rosalind ponders life’s contentments. “Why then,” she says, “can one desire too much of a good thing?” The stories in these pages suggest that finding that balance, walking the value tightrope implied by the best things is not difficult to achieve. Sharing the rarified bottle, navigating the challenges of design, creating a space to enjoy with friends and family, bringing greater flavor to the table, even getting away without care are all part of this balance. In Haven, it is not a heartless world, but one to be enjoyed. -Dave faries 14 BUILDING AWARD- WINNING LUXURY 20 THE ART OF COLLECTING WHISKEY 24 A HOME CONCIERGE TAKES CARE 28 INTERIOR DESIGN IS PERSONAL 32 MONTEREY COUNTY’S CRAFT OLIVE OIL CONTENTS Founder & CEO Bradley Zeve Publisher Erik Cushman Project Editor Dave Faries Editor Sara Rubin Art Director/Production Manager Karen Loutzenheiser Contributing Writers and Copy Editors Erik Chalhoub, Marvin Green IV, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Agata Pope˛da, David Schmalz Photographer Daniel Dreifuss, except where noted Graphic Designers Alexis Estrada, Lani Headley, Kevin Jewell Advertising Keith Bruecker, Diane Glim, George Kassal Business Development Director Keely Richter Cover Art courtesy of Landry Design Group A living room design rendering of a home by Landry Design Group to be constructed on a Pebble Beach property. The design won the coveted Golden Nugget award at the Pacific Coast Builder’s Conference. The Best of Monterey Bay® is published by Milestone Communications, Inc., a California corporation. The entire contents are copyright 2024. No portion may be reproduced. 831-394-5656. www.montereycountynow.com. DANIEL DREIFUSS 12 The Best of Monterey Bay ® Haven 2024-2025 News Arts Culture Food and More SIGN UP TODAY: montereycountynow.com/signup DISCOVER MONTEREY COUNTY NOW Local news and lively commentary delivered to your inbox. Subscribe to Monterey County Now and get it DAILY. Local
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