I (Brigit) was born and raised in Southern California, but the land of my birth no longer exists. This sprawling state attracted too many people in search of the good life and, in most of the state, the weight of their needs has erased the dream they came to find.
It’s only in the center of the state, just a little too far for commuting—but close enough for luscious long weekend escapes—that my California lives on.
After decades in Spain, Italy, England, and the US Northeast, I have finally come home. Surrounded by the bucolic landscapes, rich resources, and the sensational wine of my new/old home state, my intention now is to cook, sip, and revel in the bounty of the central coast.
Refugio is the perfect combination of rural and urban, just close enough to all the excellent restaurants and diverse cultural and recreational activities downtown, yet quiet and peaceful. We are close to many wineries, golf courses, and all the many resources available in this rapidly growing wine country destination.