The Cottage at Where Water Falls

11/05/2018

Guess who paid a visit to Loma Mar?! First time back since his stroke a year ago. He continues to get stronger and is so fortunate to be getting his right arm and leg back considering how long he laid in that parking lot. I think he wanted to visit to make sure that I hadn’t burned the house down! Although, I did use some of his tools and apparently didn’t put them back correctly – sheesh! Slow and steady, dad.

10/31/2018

Our current guest says, “Good food, great friends and an amazing location. Only in Loma Mar, witches.” Have a wicked Halloween! From all of us at The Cottage

10/16/2018

What's Growing At The Cottage Tuesday
English Ivy (Hedera helix) and super climbers they are. Care is a snap so you can plant it in distant and hard to reach areas without worrying about maintenance. They prefer shade although ours grow in pots and get full sun in the summer and do fine if you keep them watered. But beware these guys climb any and every object they encounter. You could set loose a plague of ivy if you don’t tame it! And, we don't want angry neighbors.

10/08/2018

2,170-pound winner. Congrats, Steve!

Steve Daletas from Pleasant Hill, Ore., took top honors at the Half Moon Bay World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off on Monday and his giant gourd made him a four-time winner.

09/28/2018

New item from the store!

Inspired by the minimalist design, this super soft tee is perfect to showcase why Loma Mar is that hidden gem no one knows about. At least for now... $27

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09/07/2018

Plan your escape.

08/16/2018

Walking Meditation in Nature
Be conscious of every step you take; feel the earth beneath your feet. Remain present by connecting with the land, the plants, the trees and the animals. Listen to the birds, the creek, and the breeze. Find the interconnectedness with nature and the self. Explore hidden gems and secret spots in local parks and preserves.

WHEN: Saturday, August 18 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
WHERE: Pescadero Creek County Park
TICKETS: https://events.stanford.edu/events/789/78929/

08/14/2018

🌻What's Growing At The Cottage Tuesday

Carefree Black-Eyed-Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) is a North American native species in the sunflower family. They can grow to over 3 feet tall and have daisy-like flowers with sultry dark ‘eyes’ and brightly colored petals which emanate pure joy. Each year I always look forward to where they will pop up. We currently have a bunch growing along a path in the backyard. Oh, what a glorious color they provide to the garden!

08/06/2018

We're raising the bar!

The Cottage now offers organic shampoo & shower gel infused with yummy essential oils (along with all the other eco-friendly products we use throughout). I picked the EO brand because they are a Bay Area company and the first certified organic manufacturer and the first certified non-GMO personal care company! What? Plus, I personally use their products and only want the best for my guests. Of course. 👍

07/31/2018

What's Growing At The Cottage Tuesday

The Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is one of the few hydrangeas native to the United States. This is a cousin to the traditional hydrangea and it’s the only hydrangea with cone-shaped flower clusters.

In summer, it flowers in a creamy white and the white flowers fade to a pinkish-brown in fall. But the plant’s distinguishing characteristic is its oak leaf shaped foliage. The leathery leaves are large and turn purple, orangey-bronze in the fall just like the tree. I forgot to cut it back in the winter and all the heads are practically on the ground from the weight as you can see pictured. Oh well. This plant thrives very well with little attention, little water (unlike its cousin!) and can tolerate full sun or full shade.

07/27/2018

There are no strangers here; only friends you haven't met yet. Explore Loma Mar where the dragonflies dance with sunbeams.

07/20/2018

Be an outsider. wherewaterfalls.com