Ocean Haiku

By JoAnn Fastoff

In a quaint coastal town where the Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean, lie spectacular scenery, canoeing, kayaking, waterfalls and…Ocean Haiku.

Ocean Haiku is a magnificent rental residence located in Jenner, California, less than two driving hours north of San Francisco. The view of the ocean cannot be measured in dollars, and the beaches, cliffs and wildlife viewing cannot be surpassed. The home offers incredible sleeping for six (but can accommodate eight). For four days and five nights you too can fall under the spell of Ocean Haiku by relaxing on the deck with a great book and a glass of Russian River Pinot, or soaking in the therapeutic hot tub overlooking the breathtaking views.

The town of Jenner is very small but loaded with charm because it is the gateway to some of the world's most beautiful beaches, and home to beachcombers, fishermen, sunbathers and picnickers. Most of the homes are on the hillside overlooking the estuary. Long sandy beaches and secluded coves are features that make Sonoma Coast State Park one of California's most scenic attractions. In addition to tennis courts and a golf course nearby, stand Redwood trees, hiking and horseback riding trails. For those with a tourist bent you can enjoy shopping, art galleries, great seafood and even greater wine. Remember we’re talking Sonoma County wine!

 

Sincere thanks to our hosts, Amanda Fisk and John Andreas who once again are offering Ocean Haiku as an auction item for the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame’s (CLHOF) 2nd Annual Silent Auction & Cocktail Party. This is not your average home away from home!

(Haiku is a Japanese word meaning amusing diversion and small poem. Ocean Haiku is certainly a diversion. And charm? Pure poetry.)

Don’t miss CLHOF special guest host - actress and comedian Nora Dunn. This is an event you won’t want to miss! For more information: www.chicagoliteraryhof.org

Ocean Haiku as an auction item is available January – April, 2013


JoAnn Fastoff was born in and lives in Chicago. She has written extensively for Chicago, Philadelphia and New York publications. In addition she has written and produced three one-act plays for Off-Off Broadway in New York, was a former publicist for Grammy award winning group “Kool and The Gang”, written three novels and interviewed over 100 celebrities including Grammy award winning bluesman B. B. King and the late award winning photographer Gordon Parks.