The Santa Lucia Preserve in the coastal hills above Carmel, California, sets the table for conservation-minded living fit for nature-loving residents and the flora and fauna that also call the place home.
Heide Brandes is a journalist at various esteemed publications including Marriott International and National Geographic. She specializes in construction and real estate, focusing on the housing market, real estate development, and sustainable agriculture, while also exploring themes of climate policy and adventure travel. Heide's work has been featured in notable outlets such as BBC World, Yahoo News, and Southern Living Magazine.














