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Eco–REFUGE Gallery

A corner of the eco refuge house's front elevation. Copyright Richard Olsen 2016

An entrance gate gives way to the grounds. Photo by Richard Olsen. 2016

The site includes a regulation gravel bocce court. Photo by Richard Olsen. 2016

A root chair next to the pond and fountain—another quiet zone. Photo by Richard Olsen. 2016

Adjacent the sliding glass doors of the kitchen/den/dining area/tv corner and hemmed in by apple trees and rosemary is an expansive terrace with water elements and outdoor furniture and a BBQ. Photo by Richard Olsen. 2016

The house's formal entrance features a monumental chainsaw-carved door made of reclaimed solid redwood, all the work of the late sculptor J.B. Blunk. Photo by Richard Olsen. 2016

Designed for casual entertaining, the kitchen interacts with the dining area, tv nook, and den and occupies one end of the 1,000-square-foot Japanese-style pavilion. Equipment includes a dishwasher, two sinks, espresso machine, and ample counter spa

Cozy Bed nook and Swivel Smart TV off of Dining Room/Living Area.

One of three first-floor bedrooms has a portion of the Van der Ryn Architecture and ecology library. Photo by Richard Olsen. 2016

Queen size bed in first floor bedroom.

Spiral stairway to get to third floor master suite. Photo by Micah Van der Ryn 2020

In the second-floor bath, more architectural salvage and a carved wood sink by sculptor J.B. Blunk remind of the house's history as an icon of first-generation environmental architecture. Photo by Richard Olsen. 2016

Van der Ryn Eco-Refuge Middle Level Bedroom with Queen size bed. Photo by Micah Van der Ryn 2020

The second-floor living room has high ceilings, walls of windows overlooking the gardens, and a wood-burning stove. Photo by Richard Olsen. 2016

Office nook in 2nd floor living area. Photo by Micah Van der Ryn 2020

2nd Floor living area with wood stove. Photo by Micah Van der Ryn 2020

Third-Floor Master Suite with King Size Bed

Master Suite Bathroom on 3rd Floor.

Sign for "Roost" Suite

Outdoor patio of "Roost" Suite

Outer room of "Roost" Suite with fold out futon sofa/bed.

2nd view of outer room of "Roost" Suite.

Inner bedroom of "Roost" Suite.

Other view of Roost Suite with queen size bed.

The arch in the Refuge's meadow. Photo by Richard Olsen. 2016

Redwood Root Arch with Yurt in Background.

Interior of Yurt,

The house's rear elevation is engulfed by a thriving edible garden. Just outside the house, at the edge of the garden, is an intimate dining area. Photo by Richard Olsen. 2016

Star gazing platform next to jacuzzi.

Secluded Hot tub/jacuzzi overlooking back garden

View of jacuzzi from above.

Flowers in the Eco-Refuge back garden. Photo by Sim Van der Ryn.

Eco-Refuge back Garden.

Sim Van der Ryn, the painter

Water feature off patio at Van der Ryn Eco-Refuge. Photo by Sim Van der Ryn

Early Morning at Van der Ryn Eco-Refuge. Photo by Sim Van der Ryn 2013

Mimi Wolfe Memorial Healing Garden. Photo by Micah Van der Ryn 2020

Entering the Healing Garden, Photo by Micah Van der Ryn 2019

Yoga/Exercise and Van der Ryn's architectural display room.

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