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Straus Home Ranch

Alcohol OK

Straus Home Ranch is a picturesque coastal venue nestled along Tomales Bay in Marin County, offering rustic elegance combined with modern amenities for weddings, special events, and retreats. The property features stunning natural landscapes, charming accommodations, and versatile indoor and outdoor spaces that create an enchanting atmosphere for unforgettable celebrations and peaceful getaways.

Play Shops at Straus Home Ranch

Macrame Wall Hanging

Macrame Wall Hanging

Learn the art of tying knots to create your own macrame wall hanging! Participants will come away knowing basic macrame knots and a beautiful decorative piece.

Button Making

Button Making

Create a custom collage from magazines to make your own buttons!

Coffee Roasting

Coffee Roasting

Learn how coffee goes from plant to table, what happens to coffee when it's roasted and how easy it is to roast your own.

Yoga

Yoga

A gentle all level class tailored for those who are new to the practice, or who want to brush up on the basics.

Origami

Origami

Learn how to fold origami cranes and other items.

Linocut Print Making

Linocut Print Making

Make prints by carving your designs into linoleum, inking them, then rolling them out. You will leave with a print you can make over and over.

Axe Throwing

Axe Throwing

Learn to throw knives and hatchets at targets.

Juggling

Juggling

Learn how to juggle scarves, balls, and clubs, then find out how to apply that knowledge to common objects all around you. Make your own juggling balls.

Candle Making

Candle Making

Make a beautiful scented all natural soy wax candle, incorporating natural elements!

String Art

String Art

Make intricate patterns on wood with colorful string and nails.

Silent Disco

Slackline

Slackline

Test your balance and walk on a line for the first time! You will be amazed at how fast you can learn.

Stilt Walking

Stilt Walking

How's the view up there? Learn to walk on stilts and get some perspective.

Jewelry Making

Jewelry Making

Learn to make jewelry by hammering brass and twisting wire.

Shibori Dyeing

Shibori Dyeing

Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo.

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