Following a Two-Year Renovation, Northern California’s Sea Ranch Lodge Reopens This Fall
At the heart of architect Al Boeke’s 1960s seaside community is the Sea Ranch Lodge, which has now been revitalized for a new generation.
At the heart of architect Al Boeke’s 1960s seaside community is the Sea Ranch Lodge, which has now been revitalized for a new generation.
Drive some 100 miles north of San Francisco and you’ll arrive at Sea Ranch, a ’60s development along the rugged Sonoma Coast known for its clusters of shed roofs, a weather-worn look, and a way of living inspired by the utopian ideals of its era. Al Broeke, the planner and architect who envisioned the community, relied on a talented team to create a design that, to this day, sets a high bar for living in harmony with the land.
The renovation allows the Sea Ranch Lodge to "continue to foster a prominent connection to the community and serve a central role as a cultural hub for locals and world travelers, as it has for five generations," says Kristina Jetton, the general manager of the lodge.
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Central to the development is the Sea Ranch Lodge, a hub that is now set to reopen this fall after a two-year, multimillion-dollar renovation. Positioned along Highway 1 and serving as the heart of the community, the lodge upholds the architectural integrity of the original design, but is reimagined as a destination in and of itself.
According to Jetton, the new lodge will continue the legacy of "stewardship and respect of the land, sustainability for Sea Ranch, and creating a gathering place for all Sea Ranchers."
Photo by Carlos Chavarrí
Inside its original 10,000-square-foot structure are a new dining room, a solarium, a bar and lounge, a cafe, a general store, and a post office. Nearly 12 acres of adjacent land—all with stunning views over the Pacific Ocean—will play host to events.
The renovation of the lodge stays true to the original Sea Ranch architecture, traditional barns, and the rugged, windswept landscape of the Northern California coastline.
Photo by Carlos Chavarrí
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