Guidebook for Forest Knolls

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Guidebook for Forest Knolls

Food Scene

Oragnic - owned by our friend Noel from Goa, India. Amazing mixture of textures & seasonings. 15-20 min walk. Mention us to Noel. We go there 3-5 times a week. Free Delivery to the Nest!
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Arti Indian Organic Natural Cafe
7282 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
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Oragnic - owned by our friend Noel from Goa, India. Amazing mixture of textures & seasonings. 15-20 min walk. Mention us to Noel. We go there 3-5 times a week. Free Delivery to the Nest!
Art Gallery - local artists. Eggs from owner's chickens delicious omelets, crepes & other breakfast delicacies. Walk thru forest & over hill or along the road. Lunch & Dinner OK. Fabulous breakfast.
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Two Bird Café
625 San Geronimo Valley Dr
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Art Gallery - local artists. Eggs from owner's chickens delicious omelets, crepes & other breakfast delicacies. Walk thru forest & over hill or along the road. Lunch & Dinner OK. Fabulous breakfast.
Michelle's New Orleans ORGANIC great food & service. Art photos on the wall. Closes @ 3. Amazing breakfasts & lunches, desserts. BEST organic COFFEE anywhere. 12 minute car ride or stage ride.
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The Hummingbird
57 Broadway
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Michelle's New Orleans ORGANIC great food & service. Art photos on the wall. Closes @ 3. Amazing breakfasts & lunches, desserts. BEST organic COFFEE anywhere. 12 minute car ride or stage ride.
Osteria Stellina, Fresh, Local, often Organic, Italian Restaurant. Won Top 100 Restaurants in 2011 in San Francisco Gate, open daily 11:30-2:30 lunch / 5-9 dinner, For Reservations: 1.415.663.9988
5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
5000 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Osteria Stellina, Fresh, Local, often Organic, Italian Restaurant. Won Top 100 Restaurants in 2011 in San Francisco Gate, open daily 11:30-2:30 lunch / 5-9 dinner, For Reservations: 1.415.663.9988
Like Oysters? Fresh seafood from local fishermen in Marshall, CA reserve a table on Tamales Bay historic roadhouse. Every table has a water view. No cell service YAY! lol 415-663-1033 open daily.
23240 CA-1
23240 California 1
Like Oysters? Fresh seafood from local fishermen in Marshall, CA reserve a table on Tamales Bay historic roadhouse. Every table has a water view. No cell service YAY! lol 415-663-1033 open daily.
Seasonal menu using only finest local organic & sustainable ingredients. Traditional HighTea Sat/Sun 10am–3pm reservations required 415.663.9559. Olema Inn is proud supporter of Local ORGANIC growers.
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Seasonal menu using only finest local organic & sustainable ingredients. Traditional HighTea Sat/Sun 10am–3pm reservations required 415.663.9559. Olema Inn is proud supporter of Local ORGANIC growers.
5stars for Cafe Arti ORGANIC Indian Food. Noel gives 10% off to NEST GUESTS. I listed it twice because I'm devoted- twice as good as any other Indian Restaurant on the planet. ARTI means DEVOTION.
7282 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
7282 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
5stars for Cafe Arti ORGANIC Indian Food. Noel gives 10% off to NEST GUESTS. I listed it twice because I'm devoted- twice as good as any other Indian Restaurant on the planet. ARTI means DEVOTION.
GREEN BUSINESS, delicious food, avid community supporter, live music at times, great food and local brewery. EVERYTHING including beer, made from scratch. Yum! & Fun!
765 Center Blvd
765 Center Boulevard
GREEN BUSINESS, delicious food, avid community supporter, live music at times, great food and local brewery. EVERYTHING including beer, made from scratch. Yum! & Fun!
Not a restaurant - an organic farmstead pastured award-winning cheese store with cheese-tasting of delicious local organic cheeses. Ask for Lynette & tell her you're staying at the NEST. 415.662.6200
Nicasio Valley Road
Nicasio Valley Road
Not a restaurant - an organic farmstead pastured award-winning cheese store with cheese-tasting of delicious local organic cheeses. Ask for Lynette & tell her you're staying at the NEST. 415.662.6200
The Pine Cone - a best-kept-secret [&] locals would probably prefer it be kept that way-San Francisco Chronicle 2004... the best meal of the weekend-New York Times 2002 http://www.pineconediner.com/
4th Street
4th Street
The Pine Cone - a best-kept-secret [&] locals would probably prefer it be kept that way-San Francisco Chronicle 2004... the best meal of the weekend-New York Times 2002 http://www.pineconediner.com/

Essentials

Organic coffee, letter, FREE WiFi, 15-20 min walk. Great prepared foods at deli counter. Good breakfasts. Chili. In or out seating. Cool place. With piano, newspapers, ice cream, salads, beer, wine
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Lagunitas Groceries & Deli
7290 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
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Organic coffee, letter, FREE WiFi, 15-20 min walk. Great prepared foods at deli counter. Good breakfasts. Chili. In or out seating. Cool place. With piano, newspapers, ice cream, salads, beer, wine
Since 1997 buy great cheese, watch cheesemaking, take a class in a fabulous building of shops, groceries, clothing, restaurants. Farmstead cheese-small-scale producers 415-663-9335 for hours & tours
80 4th St
80 4th Street
Since 1997 buy great cheese, watch cheesemaking, take a class in a fabulous building of shops, groceries, clothing, restaurants. Farmstead cheese-small-scale producers 415-663-9335 for hours & tours
Have a few organic items, not that much, but a few minutes closer than Good Earth and an easy bike ride. 7am - 8 pm 415-488-9064
175 San Geronimo Valley Dr
175 San Geronimo Valley Drive
Have a few organic items, not that much, but a few minutes closer than Good Earth and an easy bike ride. 7am - 8 pm 415-488-9064
Gorgeous new organic and local health food grocery with deli, prepared hot and cold foods, juice bar, eating inside or out. Non-GMO project, supports local, sustainable, community projects.
Center Boulevard
Center Boulevard
Gorgeous new organic and local health food grocery with deli, prepared hot and cold foods, juice bar, eating inside or out. Non-GMO project, supports local, sustainable, community projects.

Sightseeing

Sam Taylor has waterholes to swim, flat bike & hike trails, steep hike trails up Mt. Barnabe, creeks, salmon sightings, nature, camping, beauty, meadows, trees. Take the Stage bus, bike, drive - enjoy
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Công viên tiểu bang Samuel P Taylor
8889 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
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Sam Taylor has waterholes to swim, flat bike & hike trails, steep hike trails up Mt. Barnabe, creeks, salmon sightings, nature, camping, beauty, meadows, trees. Take the Stage bus, bike, drive - enjoy
Enormous old-growth Redwoods & meadow w/bay & madrone trees. An old commune & Ewoks for George Lucas movie. From SFDB, left on Nicasio Valley Rd. Drive 1/2 mi to gate on right. Can be tick-infested.
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Roys Redwoods Preserve
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Enormous old-growth Redwoods & meadow w/bay & madrone trees. An old commune & Ewoks for George Lucas movie. From SFDB, left on Nicasio Valley Rd. Drive 1/2 mi to gate on right. Can be tick-infested.
Walk from THE NEST to 38.007272,-122.676226. Maps show streets with names but you won't find street signs 'cuz Manzanita is a dirt trail. Detailed directions to the STONE CIRCLE are in the NEST.
Manzanita Avenue
Manzanita Avenue
Walk from THE NEST to 38.007272,-122.676226. Maps show streets with names but you won't find street signs 'cuz Manzanita is a dirt trail. Detailed directions to the STONE CIRCLE are in the NEST.
360 views of Tomales Bay, Pacific Ocean, San Andreas fault, Mt Tampalpais, Kent Lake & surrounding headlands. Steep all day hike from Devil's Gulch, Taylor Park or shorter hike from Arroyo Road
Barnabe Mountain
360 views of Tomales Bay, Pacific Ocean, San Andreas fault, Mt Tampalpais, Kent Lake & surrounding headlands. Steep all day hike from Devil's Gulch, Taylor Park or shorter hike from Arroyo Road
$8 fee. beauty adventure beneath majestic Mt Tam trio of lakes. Oak woodlands, meadows, moist forest, dry chaparral, rugged ridges, serpentine knolls. Trout osprey deer raccoons bobcats foxes coyotes.
49 Sky Oaks Rd
49 Sky Oaks Road
$8 fee. beauty adventure beneath majestic Mt Tam trio of lakes. Oak woodlands, meadows, moist forest, dry chaparral, rugged ridges, serpentine knolls. Trout osprey deer raccoons bobcats foxes coyotes.
Kayak because our Forest Knolls neighbors John & Pamalah have been running this for years & they are the best on Tomales Bay 415-669-2600. Tell them you're from The NEST.
60 4th St
60 4th Street
Kayak because our Forest Knolls neighbors John & Pamalah have been running this for years & they are the best on Tomales Bay 415-669-2600. Tell them you're from The NEST.
About 1 hour on beautiful drive through hills, http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/tours.asp on Wednesdays
419 1st St
419 1st Street
About 1 hour on beautiful drive through hills, http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/tours.asp on Wednesdays
from hwy 1: 1st left @ Bear Valley Rd. Go west 1/2 mi. Turn left after Big Red Barn to Bear Valley Visitor. Events, Hikes, Beach info. 415-464-5100
Bear Valley Road
Bear Valley Road
from hwy 1: 1st left @ Bear Valley Rd. Go west 1/2 mi. Turn left after Big Red Barn to Bear Valley Visitor. Events, Hikes, Beach info. 415-464-5100
Sandstone Cliffs Against Wide Stretches Of Beach. Small Cafe & Visitor's Center, BEWARE of UNEXPECTED & STRONG WAVES & RIP CURRENTS 415-669-1250
Drakes Beach Information Center
Sandstone Cliffs Against Wide Stretches Of Beach. Small Cafe & Visitor's Center, BEWARE of UNEXPECTED & STRONG WAVES & RIP CURRENTS 415-669-1250
Innovative aquaculture for sustainable seafood. Oysters clams & mussels are keystone species that clean, support & benefit their environment. The farm's efforts protect & restore TomalesBay watershed.
20215 Shoreline Hwy
20215 Shoreline Highway
Innovative aquaculture for sustainable seafood. Oysters clams & mussels are keystone species that clean, support & benefit their environment. The farm's efforts protect & restore TomalesBay watershed.
O’Donnells: staunch advocate of California Native Habitat Restoration & uncompromising leader in ORGANIC HORTICULTURAL. Winner of prestigious Golden Acorn Award from Environmental Forum of Marin.
1700 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
1700 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
O’Donnells: staunch advocate of California Native Habitat Restoration & uncompromising leader in ORGANIC HORTICULTURAL. Winner of prestigious Golden Acorn Award from Environmental Forum of Marin.

Arts & Culture

Live music at Peri's Saloon in Fairfax - check their schedule 29 Broadway Boulevard Fairfax, CA 94930-1622 (415) 456-2667
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Peri's Saloon
29 Broadway
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Live music at Peri's Saloon in Fairfax - check their schedule 29 Broadway Boulevard Fairfax, CA 94930-1622 (415) 456-2667
Ranked #1 golf course in Marin 5 years in a row by both San Francisco Chronicle & Pacific Sun. Voted Places to Play by Golf Digest for 3 years Friday night dinner-live music. 5800 SFDB 488-4030
San Geronimo National Golf Course
5800 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Ranked #1 golf course in Marin 5 years in a row by both San Francisco Chronicle & Pacific Sun. Voted Places to Play by Golf Digest for 3 years Friday night dinner-live music. 5800 SFDB 488-4030
In 2008, they became the first modern multiplex theatre in the United States powered by SOLAR generated electricity. our automated ticket kiosk 24 hours a day! 9 Broadway Fairfax 415-453-5444
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19 Broadway
19 Broadway
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In 2008, they became the first modern multiplex theatre in the United States powered by SOLAR generated electricity. our automated ticket kiosk 24 hours a day! 9 Broadway Fairfax 415-453-5444
Amazing Live Music, 415-662-2219, Open Sun-Thu 11:30am-9pm and Fri-Sat 11:30am-1am. Large bandstand and dance floor. FUN FUN FUN
Old Rancheria Road Fund
Amazing Live Music, 415-662-2219, Open Sun-Thu 11:30am-9pm and Fri-Sat 11:30am-1am. Large bandstand and dance floor. FUN FUN FUN
Local Events, Films, Dances, Music, Concerts, Theater, T'ai Chi, Yoga, 415-663-1075. Events: http://www.dancepalace.org/event.html
503 B St
503 B Street
Local Events, Films, Dances, Music, Concerts, Theater, T'ai Chi, Yoga, 415-663-1075. Events: http://www.dancepalace.org/event.html
Classes: T'ai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Sweat Your Prayers, Senior Lunch, Art Gallery & Shows, Gymnasium, AA meetings, Bookmobile, We're Members & Love the SGVCC, 415-488-8888
6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
6350 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Classes: T'ai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Sweat Your Prayers, Senior Lunch, Art Gallery & Shows, Gymnasium, AA meetings, Bookmobile, We're Members & Love the SGVCC, 415-488-8888
Best juke box, awesome Live Music some nights, 2 pool tables. Looks funky but a fun place. Our 1st NEST guests had their after wedding party there to the RevTones live band. 5 minute walk from NEST
1 Castro St
1 Castro Street
Best juke box, awesome Live Music some nights, 2 pool tables. Looks funky but a fun place. Our 1st NEST guests had their after wedding party there to the RevTones live band. 5 minute walk from NEST

Everything Else

Brenda is our EcoGreen Certified Realtor & donates a % of her commission to local organizations. If you're moving to West Marin & want to support a business committed to local community, see Brenda.
535 Mesa Rd
535 Mesa Road
Brenda is our EcoGreen Certified Realtor & donates a % of her commission to local organizations. If you're moving to West Marin & want to support a business committed to local community, see Brenda.
Non-profit educational organization vision that all people can live in a mutually enhancing relationship with the earth. Permaculture Workshops Organic Garden Tours monthly, call for info 415-868-9681
480 Mesa Rd
480 Mesa Road
Non-profit educational organization vision that all people can live in a mutually enhancing relationship with the earth. Permaculture Workshops Organic Garden Tours monthly, call for info 415-868-9681
Sustainability pioneer with a legacy of educating the town council, supporting the community, providing services to the town, & conducting educational events since 1999. Call 415-455-9114 for events.
141 Bolinas Rd
141 Bolinas Road
Sustainability pioneer with a legacy of educating the town council, supporting the community, providing services to the town, & conducting educational events since 1999. Call 415-455-9114 for events.
A cooperative of highly-skilled, local practitioners providing affordable, high quality, professional holistic health care, transforming the way community takes care of itself. 415-419-5397
751 Center Blvd
751 Center Boulevard
A cooperative of highly-skilled, local practitioners providing affordable, high quality, professional holistic health care, transforming the way community takes care of itself. 415-419-5397
Bay Area Certified GREEN business with warm friendly atmosphere & staff who treat you with courtesy you deserve. Plus it's just a beautiful place to be. UPS, FedEx, DHL ship center. Copies made & more
769 Center Blvd
769 Center Boulevard
Bay Area Certified GREEN business with warm friendly atmosphere & staff who treat you with courtesy you deserve. Plus it's just a beautiful place to be. UPS, FedEx, DHL ship center. Copies made & more
Since 1979 honoring Living Earth. Bay Area, Marin County CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESS. Organic Apothecary ON THE GREEN @ Cowgirl Creamery Wed - Sun & by appointment. herbs, classes call Eden 415-663-1747
65 3rd St
65 3rd Street
Since 1979 honoring Living Earth. Bay Area, Marin County CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESS. Organic Apothecary ON THE GREEN @ Cowgirl Creamery Wed - Sun & by appointment. herbs, classes call Eden 415-663-1747
Beautiful & healing sanctuary. Enjoy magnificent location, a staff devoted to your well being, authentic Japanese gardens, rejuvenating Cedar Enzyme Baths, & marvelous massage & ORGANIC skin care.
209 Bohemian Hwy
209 Bohemian Highway
Beautiful & healing sanctuary. Enjoy magnificent location, a staff devoted to your well being, authentic Japanese gardens, rejuvenating Cedar Enzyme Baths, & marvelous massage & ORGANIC skin care.
Brenda donates 20% of her commission to local non-profits. She's an awesome ECO-GREEN Certified Realtor. & Notary. & local environmentalist-activist, and fun and wonderful person & realtor. Love her!
Marin Sunshine Realty
3 Drake Way
Brenda donates 20% of her commission to local non-profits. She's an awesome ECO-GREEN Certified Realtor. & Notary. & local environmentalist-activist, and fun and wonderful person & realtor. Love her!
Denise comes to the NEST 415-389-8707 to give sessions in Medical Qigong, CranioSacral Therapy & more! She works on me & I reach sublime relaxation with her sessions. She's magical!
8 Bolinas Rd
8 Bolinas Road
Denise comes to the NEST 415-389-8707 to give sessions in Medical Qigong, CranioSacral Therapy & more! She works on me & I reach sublime relaxation with her sessions. She's magical!

Entertainment & Activities

Local, Organic, Home-made Ice Cream & Yogurt. Sometimes very long lines!
63 Broadway
63 Broadway
Local, Organic, Home-made Ice Cream & Yogurt. Sometimes very long lines!

Shopping

The most beautiful things from all over the world. A one-of-a-kind fair trade bag made by women from a tiny village in Guatemala. Stunning $15 Nepalese turquoise earrings. Everything's unique.
11265 California 1
The most beautiful things from all over the world. A one-of-a-kind fair trade bag made by women from a tiny village in Guatemala. Stunning $15 Nepalese turquoise earrings. Everything's unique.
Host to events including author talks, concerts, weddings, fundraisers. Art gallery, coffee bar, YOGA studio, community garden & farmer’s market. Toby’s is a vital part of the Pt. Reyes community.
11250 California 1
11250 California 1
Host to events including author talks, concerts, weddings, fundraisers. Art gallery, coffee bar, YOGA studio, community garden & farmer’s market. Toby’s is a vital part of the Pt. Reyes community.
Lumber/Recycle Hardware. Fairfax Green provides green building products & info—conservation of natural resources, increased energy efficiency, improved indoor air quality, release of fewer toxins.
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19 Broadway
19 Broadway
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Lumber/Recycle Hardware. Fairfax Green provides green building products & info—conservation of natural resources, increased energy efficiency, improved indoor air quality, release of fewer toxins.
Renchin's Tibetan family owns this store selling beautiful handicrafts, clothing, jewelry, & books mostly made by Tibetan refuges from India & Nepal. They provide support for Nechung Indian Monastery
Tibet Moon
47 Broadway
Renchin's Tibetan family owns this store selling beautiful handicrafts, clothing, jewelry, & books mostly made by Tibetan refuges from India & Nepal. They provide support for Nechung Indian Monastery
The most unique quality made socially & ecologically responsible selection of gifts. Sustainable business practices throughout the manufacturing & supply chain. Organic Sustainable Recycled Fair Trade
15 Bolinas Rd
15 Bolinas Road
The most unique quality made socially & ecologically responsible selection of gifts. Sustainable business practices throughout the manufacturing & supply chain. Organic Sustainable Recycled Fair Trade
Spirit Matters: a divine destination for oddities & deities in the heart of Inverness Park. Celebrating the world's wisdom traditions since 1997. Great gifts for the spirit. Call for winter hours
Spirit Matters
12307 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Spirit Matters: a divine destination for oddities & deities in the heart of Inverness Park. Celebrating the world's wisdom traditions since 1997. Great gifts for the spirit. Call for winter hours