22 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM homes a reality is also what drives Arielle Citron Leonard, an interior designer who helps guide a client’s vision from concept to finish. (Page 89) And our QuickPUNCH Q&A keeps us homeward bound in November. Check out the one thing Golden Gate Sotheby’s Ashley Banks thinks prospective homeowners should know, along with her biggest home-related pet peeve. (Page 30) At the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park, we visit SHALINI B., to see how Shalini Bitzer carries on her grandfather’s passion for vibrant textiles and woven fabrics. (Page 98) We also swing by the home studio of Los Altos artist Joseph Fuchs to explore how his obsession with the “City of Canals” and the character Pulcinella play out in his paintings. (Page 116) With 49ers football fever fully raging, you’ll want to meet the Los Altos orthopedic surgeon who makes critical calls on game day. Learn what goes into keeping our home team safe on the field. (Page 33) At the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, John Flynn keeps a very different animal—America’s national bird—under his care. As the volunteer handler of Sequoia, John describes his partnership with the Peninsula’s own bald eagle ambassador. (Page 58) To fully understand the vibe at our newest dining destination—Menlo Park’s Springline—we get the inside scoop from Cyrus Sanandaji, the developer who enticed renowned SF restaurateurs to drop pins here. (Page 69) And we stop by Délice Glacé in Redwood City to learn how Azarmeen Pavri applies scientific precision to making artisanal meringue confections. (Page 80) Without a doubt, we all construct castles in the air, but just a reminder, if you happen to see any remarkable foundations being built, don’t hesitate to reach out. Those are the stories we love to share. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving! Sheri sheri@punchmonthly.com {editor’s note} astounded to discover the 14thcentury Tuscan masterpiece in our own Napa Valley. Although not genuine by any geographical or historical leap, Castello di Amorosa does feel utterly authentic, which is a tribute to the medieval architectureobsessed visionary who built it. As peacocks strutted about and hand-carved gargoyles stood guard, we marveled at every detail—from the high defensive ramparts down to the dungeon cell three levels below. After a guided tour and wine tasting, I had the opportunity to talk with Dario Sattui, the fourth-generation winemaker who created the Castello over a 30-year labor of love. Back in 1644, English judge Sir Edward Coke was quoted as saying, “For a man’s house is his castle.” If you’ve yet to visit this Napa Valley wonder, we take you to meet the man whose winery is his castle. (Page 47) As I was looking up the exact wording of that famous castle quote, I came across another timely reflection. By high school, my literary obsession had shifted from Hans Christian Andersen to Henry David Thoreau, so a line from Walden naturally jumped off the page. “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost,” Thoreau observed. “That is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” That’s exactly what Dario Sattui accomplished with Castello di Amorosa. He took his single-minded, all-consuming passion—and acted on it. Really, everyone we cover in the pages of PUNCH aspires to some level of that theme. They are all dreamers but they also take the next step: They build. They create. They make an impact. That’s as true as ever this month. Within our own neighborhoods, consider Joseph Eichler—the legendary builder of numerous residential communities on the Peninsula, and beyond. A social visionary, Eichler pioneered California Modern design: airy, indoor-outdoor homes for middle- class families. Given that many of us live in Eichler “glass” houses, PUNCH explores a legacy that’s deeply embedded in Peninsula culture. (Page 108) Making dream ABOVE: Sheri and Doug Baer touring Napa Valley’s Castello di Amorosa. This issue got me ruminating about castles—both literally and figuratively. Perhaps inspired by my childhood obsession with fairy tales, I’ve crossed a good share of drawbridges and soaked up Rapunzel-level views from many a tower. My royal excursions range from Denmark’s Frederiksborg Castle to Portugal’s Pena National Palace. I’ve ambled through the Alhambra in Spain, bid cheerio to the royal family at Windsor, ventured to Loire Valley châteaux, and most recently, picnicked at Slovenia’s Ljubljana Castle. Amongst others far afield, America’s grandest homes have also made my list, including Hearst Castle and The Breakers. While I don’t consider myself “queen” of the castle, I’m at least a well-traveled enthusiast. Which is why I was absolutely PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF JIM SULLIVAN
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