Archive for December, 2011

TAKE TIME TO WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

Posted in FUN THINGS TO DO on December 21, 2011 by Julie Nachtwey, the Claremont Hills Real Estate Expert

During the holidays, take time to walk in the wild with your family and friends.

Our family recently enjoyed both a visit to the Oakland Museum and a breath-taking hike through Muir Woods.  Here are more details on both adventures!

OAKLAND MUSEUM

A Walk in the Wild: Continuing John Muir’s Journey

Oakland Museum of California’s multi-sensory exhibit has extended holiday hours MON-TUES DEC 26-27 from 11am to 5pm

On Saturdays docent-led tours start at 3pm.  The exhibit runs through January 22, 2012 http://museumca.org/muir

“Explore the legacy of John Muir’s life and

how he continues to influence our relationship

with the natural world in the first-ever museum exhibition of its kind.”

Muir Woods National Monument

We hiked along a three-mile ridge trail that was breath-taking.  Many walking trails are available. Some of the old-growth redwood trees are more than 1,200 years old.  http://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm

At the turn of the century, the forest was doomed when plans were made to dam Redwood Creek and create a lake. President Theodore Roosevelt used the powers of the Antiquities Act on January 9, 1908, to create Muir Woods National Monument.  Kent, requested that it be named for noted conservationist John Muir. 

“This is the best tree-lovers monument that

could possibly be found in all the forests

of the world.” – John Muir

Branches of The Family Nachtwey Tree

Season of Miracles

Posted in BERKELEY, EVENTS on December 13, 2011 by Julie Nachtwey, the Claremont Hills Real Estate Expert

If you’d enjoy an evening of music and inspiration, consider

attending a unique show this THURS DEC 15 at 7:30pm

at 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley.

 

SEE ATTACHED FLIER for colorful details of the show

 

The show is produced by Bill Schechner, retired tv personality

and news reporter. Bill has a way with words and asks the best

questions ever.  It’s been my pleasure to have a professional

relationship with Bill as his realtor.

 

Happy Holidays,

Julie Nachtwey