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November 2023 by Melissa Gottshall
Exquisite location.
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September 2023 by Michele Covell
Beautiful setting with compelling art installations. Danny & Dennis are great at telling the story behind SMIP (the ranch)
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March 2021 by Mike Allen
Beautiful and restful
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February 2020 by Diana Lynn Thompson
As an environmental artist, being on the 580 acres of wilderness was a powerful experience. I'll never forget the richness of the land - the Oaks, Pines, Redwoods, wild irises, Bobcats, Deer, the migration of newts. Being around fellow artists every day, sharing discussions over dinner or late into the evening - such excellence and challenge. One of the great months of my life!
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June 2019 by Mike Katz
Beautiful location. Great story. A treat to be invited onto them s property.
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April 2019 by K. Graff
This is a truly beautiful place. I loved going to Nova's workshop here. The food is to die for and they really are amazing at accommodating everyone's needs. The space is big and they give you plenty of free space to work on your writing or art.
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April 2019 by Kristen Stipanov
A hidden gem of the Bay Area with sweeping panoramic views of ocean and mountains, and private trails full of art. Sign up for their free sculpture tours, or apply online for a residency if you're an artist!
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April 2019 by Jason Titus
Beautiful setting, interesting art, and trails to explore it. Take advantage of their periodic open houses and events.
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April 2019 by noesbarco
One of the finest artist residencies I have ever been. The staff, triple A!
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March 2019 by Aaron Pol
Awesome views great artist retreat
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December 2018 by Luca Johnson
This is a fantastic institution that does great work for artists. I always enjoy making the drive for the annual Artful Harvest. The event is catered by the Village Pub so the food is of excellent quality.
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September 2018 by Hilary Straw
Inspiring place for creation.
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August 2018 by Heather Spence
Magical, inspiring, welcoming, supportive, needed
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April 2016 by Toy Chice
Yes I like This
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August 2010 by Robert H.
If you can wrangle your way into visiting, or better, being a resident artist, don't hesitate. They are more open than ever with regular tours and programs. My friends live next door, so we wander on their personal guided tour when I visit. Bear Gulch Road is very narrow, drive very slowly. It's also a fire hazard area as is much of Cali, so treat it accordingly. The Foundation specializes in site-specific art, including performance made on the land. There are underground earth works, mirrors installed in the forest, a fallen tree, realistically fabricated in metal. The work is focused on the brainy and concept-driven branch of the art world, not pretty pictures. It's a treasure; the California landscape and redwoods there are a pretty epic setting demanding artists' response. The Foundation is project of a Stanford professor who invented the birth control pill. Cool.
