Stett Holbrook, Author at Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley’s Leading Weekly

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Jun 15, 2016

New Vineyards, Resorts Threaten Napa Valley’s Water Supply

In the winter of 2015, a Hong Kong real estate conglomerate purchased the Calistoga Hills Resort, at the northern end of the Napa Valley, for nearly $80 million. Today, mature oaks and conifers cover the 88-acre property, which flanks the eastern slope of the Mayacamas Mountains. But soon, 8,000 trees will be cut, making way for 110 hotel rooms, 20 luxury homes, 13 estate lots and a restaurant. Room rates will reportedly start at $1,000 a night and the grounds will include amenities like a pool, spas, outdoor showers and individual plunge pools outside select guest rooms.

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.Arts

Feb 19, 2014

Allan Savory: Livestock is theOnly Hope for a Dying Planet

Livestock is the only hope for a dying planet according to Allan Savory

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Sep 26, 2012

Stett Holbrook

My highlight reel is long. Some of the standouts include my visits to Manresa (believe the hype-it really is a special place) and Love Apple Farm, the restaurant's biodynamic farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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.SV Dining

Sep 12, 2012

Sip Local

Los Gatos’ Rootstock stays close to home with its emphasis on the wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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Jul 18, 2012

Rising Tide

In 1967 Bill Craddock wrote a coming-of-age novel, Be Not Content for the psychedelic generation. Eight years after his death, a fan has rescued it from obscurity. One reviewer called Be Not Content the best '60s memoir ever. Author Rudy Rucker, says Nobody ever wrote about the psychedelic revolution as well as William Craddock.