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vol . 4, no. 32 : april 9-15 , 2025 : losgatan.com
learning to paint p4 : new hall of famer p10 : ny times crossword puzzle p11 : jeffrey blum p12 Faizi Samadani / Los Gatan
HIDDEN WORLD IN REDWOODS FOR WEDDINGS AND EVENTS LOOKS AHEAD
Largest US book retailer making plans for site near indie bookseller
The location has been visited by celebrities like Ashley Greene and Nicholas Cage
Dinah Cotton, Drew Penner and Faizi Samadani
America’s largest book retailer, Barnes & Noble, has been soliciting bids for remodel work for a downtown Los Gatos location it has in the works—three blocks away from where independent shop Beyond Text Bookstore opened less than a year ago. According to a listing on the PlanHub contractor platform, the corporation wants to spruce-up 6,806 square feet of commercial space at 122 N. Santa Cruz Ave., the former home of Williams-Sonoma.
Faizi Samadani, Contributor
The engulfing redwoods that surround Los Gatos are a bit of an enigma. You can’t help but wonder what lies beyond the greenery. And not too far out of town, there’s a unique venue on 180 acres, known as Nestldown, that’s played upon this sense of mystery since 1991. The land has garnered a reputation as a wedding venue that’s hosted global names. However, the owners of Nestldown, Barbara and Mark Beck, want the community to know that, despite the occasional celebrity visit, the location offers something for everyone. Early images of the land purchased in 1991 depict not much more than ruffled redwoods. “We were looking for a place with rarified air—with a map that oversaw 35 acres—to house a barn, a baseball field, a tennis court and a giant treehouse,” says Barbara, as she ➝ Nestldown, 6
BARNES & NOBLE SOLICITS BIDS FOR LOS GATOS REMODEL
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SITE TOUR Mark and Barbara Beck recently showed the Los Gatan around Nestldown, their hidden venue off Old Santa Cruz Highway. They have been taking steps to make the property more accessible for locals.
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