Chimney Rock, Ghost Ranch
Chimney Rock, Ghost Ranch

“…Stuppin’s paintings produce a serotonin rush of pleasure.  In part this comes from the kind of naivete or innocence they embody, and in part comes from their visual richness.  But there is more at work on these surfaces.  Stuppin employs a series of compositional strategies-rhythmic patterns and careful juxtapositions of color-calculated to capture and reveal the essential unifying principals of the natural world.  The paintings provide us with a sense of sacredness inherent in each moment and each place, to which we are invited, along with the artist, to feel, to contemplate, and to revere.” Miriam Roberts, Santa Fe

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Ghost Ranch
Ghost Ranch

“…Stuppin’s paintings produce a serotonin rush of pleasure.  In part this comes from the kind of naivete or innocence they embody, and in part comes from their visual richness.  But there is more at work on these surfaces.  Stuppin employs a series of compositional strategies-rhythmic patterns and careful juxtapositions of color-calculated to capture and reveal the essential unifying principals of the natural world.  The paintings provide us with a sense of sacredness inherent in each moment and each place, to which we are invited, along with the artist, to feel, to contemplate, and to revere.” Miriam Roberts, Santa Fe

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Learned Ranch
Learned Ranch

McCORMICK (LEARNED) RANCH East Sonoma County, California

The 1,750 acre McCormick Ranch located northeast of Santa Rosa has been in the McCormick (Learned) family for six generations and permanently protected in cooperation with the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District in 1996.  This spectacular natural preserve was added to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park and is managed by the non-profit land stewardship organization ‘Landpaths’.  The family’ wishes made it possible to allow public recreational and educational uses on 1,101 acres of land.  The agreement with the District also limits development on the 350 remaining private acres of the ranch in Sonoma County.  The property includes ridgelines over 2000 feet in elevation to deep canyons encompassing the Headwaters of Santa Rosa Creek.  Heritage maples, oaks and madrones dot the scenic landscape.

The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District was formed in 1990 by a vote of the people of Sonoma County to help halt the growing loss of farmland and natural scenic landscapes in the County.  By the end of 1998 the District had protected over 11 properties totaling 28,000 acres.  For more information contact the District at (707) 524-7360

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Pegasus Ranch
Pegasus Ranch

PEGASUS RANCH Petaluma, California

Pegasus Ranch owned by the Bachman family is a 289 acre scenic property along Lakeville Highway and the Petaluma River south of the City of Petaluma.  The ranch with its picket fences and rows of eucalyptus trees, has been principally used for raising and stabling thoroughbred races horses, but lately has been undergoing a transformation to wine grape production.  The land is in the Carneros appellation, known principally for producing fine white wine and sparkling wines.  The property is currently under negotiation for protection by the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District.

The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District was formed in 1990 by a vote of the people of Sonoma County to help halt the growing loss of farmland and natural scenic landscapes in the County.  By the end of 1998 the District had protected over 11 properties totaling 28,000 acres.  For more information contact the District at (707) 524-7360

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Russian River, Weston Ranch
Russian River, Weston Ranch

WESTON RANCH Healdsburg, California

The Weston Ranch is a spectacular 1,160 acre ranch across the Russian River from Fitch Mountain and the City of Healdsburg.  From its ridgeline locations it commands 360 views including Fitch Mountain to the west, Alexander Valley to the north, the entire Santa Rosa Plain to the southwest and eastward to Mount St. Helena.  The Weston family entered a perpetual conservation easement agreement with The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District in 1996 to protect the property’s outstanding natural landscapes and its continuing agricultural uses.

The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District was formed in 1990 by a vote of the people of Sonoma County to help halt the growing loss of farmland and natural scenic landscapes in the County.  By the end of 1998 the District had protected over 11 properties totaling 28,000 acres.  For more information contact the District at (707) 524-7360

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St. Helena, Learned Ranch
St. Helena, Learned Ranch

This imposing mountain painted by Jack Stuppin, and anchoring what Jack London called  “a golden land of small hills and valleys,” has been chosen by KRCB to represent the public broadcasting station to the community.  The painting is used in printed materials and as on-air identification for the television station; it graces the lobby of our studios.

Incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1981, KRCB provides public television, (Channel 22) and public radio (90.1 and 90.9 FM) to the North Bay area, including Sonoma, Napa and Marin Counties.  Television is available in other areas in the East Bay and farther north as well.

KRCB receives much of its funding from individuals and businesses wishing to support the values of public broadcasting and the unique qualities of the North Bay area.  For more information on KRCB,  please call (707) 585-8522

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Weston Ranch and St. Helena
Weston Ranch and St. Helena

WESTON RANCH Healdsburg, California

The Weston Ranch is a spectacular 1,160 acre ranch across the Russian River from Fitch Mountain and the City of Healdsburg.  From its ridgeline locations it commands 360 views including Fitch Mountain to the west, Alexander Valley to the north, the entire Santa Rosa Plain to the southwest and eastward to Mount St. Helena.  The Weston family entered a perpetual conservation easement agreement with The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District in 1996 to protect the property’s outstanding natural landscapes and its continuing agricultural uses.

The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District was formed in 1990 by a vote of the people of Sonoma County to help halt the growing loss of farmland and natural scenic landscapes in the County.  By the end of 1998 the District had protected over 11 properties totaling 28,000 acres.  For more information contact the District at (707) 524-7360

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Wheeler Ranch 2006
Wheeler Ranch

Wheeler Ranch 2006

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