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Member Since 2026
Adjacent to Point Reyes National Seashore, this stunning three-story hand-built home by renowned ecological architect Sim Van der Ryn offers a rare blend of focused solitude, inspiring architecture, and natural beauty — everything you need to do your best work. With four ensuite bedrooms, two living rooms, a spacious open kitchen, and additional sleeping areas accommodating up to eleven guests, the property is ideally suited for an extended stay, whether you're writing, researching, creating, or convening a small working group or retreat as part of your sabbatical. Surrounded by gorgeous gardens, fruit trees, a pond and other water features, and even a healing garden, and steps from the trails of Point Reyes National Seashore, it's a place where deep work and genuine restoration go hand in hand.
1 Month | Dates are flexible for this listing
College of Marin
Inverness, Highland Way
Berkeley | San Francisco | Novato | Point Reyes Station | San Rafael | Inverness | Petaluma
Comments: This is the famous legacy home, designed and built by pioneering ecological architect, Sim Van der Ryn, and full of art and hand crafted features, and hosting a fantastic collection of books on architectural, philosophical, and environmental topics.
Comments: The home contains a huge and rich book collection as a useful resource for scholars.
Comments: 2 other residences on 5 acre parcel, mix of beautiful stewarded nature and intentional landscapes, a perfect place to hold collaborate retreats with colleagues.
Behind the house are vegetable growing boxes. The landlord can make vegetable growing boxes available to the renter to grow their vegetables or any other plants.
Furnished
Wi-Fi
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Dedicated Parking
Backyard
Stairs
Fireplace
Gym
Oven
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Washer
Dryer
Comments: Amenities include an extensive book collection, Jacuzzi, sauna, bocce ball court, yurt with a gym & yoga studio. extensive gardens (vegetable and ornamental), fruit trees, water features - a perfect place to hod a working retreat with colleagues.
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Listing Owner
Member Since 2026
Comments: Prefer 2 - 8 month rentals. An excellent venue for collaborative projects between colleagues. Working Retreats, etc.