Week 14 • 12/19/2012

North Coast
Krystle G.,
San Jose, Ca

"I have always wanted to surprise my husband with something that may just blow his mind. In our 7 1/2 years together I have never been able to. Even when it comes to christmas and birthday gifts. To plan a trip would never be financially possible especially without him knowing. Mendocino is no doubt his favorite place on earth. He grew up in San Francisco near the ocean and I know its where he feels the most whole. After spending time in Iraq I know that when he looks out at the ocean he sees more then just the natural beauty, he sees the country he loves so much, he sees home, and in Mendocino he feels freedom. I can see his body relax as he takes in deep breaths of the fresh crisp ocean air. If I could surprise him with anything in the world it would be a trip to Mendocino. If I could surprise him To give him the gift of adventure and beauty in the place he loves the most. What would be a better surprise then that!"

Krystle won:
Headlands Inn Bed & Breakfast $100
Mendocino Hotel dining $100
Liquid Fusion Kayak $50
North Coast Brewing Grill $100
Gallery Books $50
Prentice Gallery $50

South Coast
Zoe R.,
San Rafael, CA

"Truly our first and only vacation was in Mendocino. SIX years later and a four year old and we've never been back. I would love to return to those cliffs and ocean. We never went on a honey-moon and I think Mendocino would be a wonderful place for that - a first honeymoon after 6 years with my true love. Thank you."

Zoe won:
Pacific Real Estate and Coasting Homes Christmas Package Two nights in Gualala Point View vacation home $599
Surf Market $50
Thai Kitchen $50
Bones Roadhouse Texas BBQ $100
Studio Discoveries Tour & fine art gift certificates $350