Spring 2026

42 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 2 6 The Lifestyle Magazine Spring of the Central Coast 2026 Carmel Magazine Inc. 126 Clock Tower Place, Ste. 103 Carmel, CA 93923 Phone: 831/625-9922 • Fax: 831/626-3613 www.carmelmagazine.com PUBLISHER/GENERAL MANAGER Steve Snider EDITOR Amelia Ward CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Frances Britton ART DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHER Kelli Uldall CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Renee Brincks, Michael Chatfield, Mary Duan, Peter Hiller, Mark Oman, Dina Ruiz, Laird Small, Amelia Ward, Brett Wilbur CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Sherman Chu, DMT Imaging, Marni Grossman, Samantha Lewis ADVERTISING SALES Jill Martin, Vicki McMillan, Susan Santy, Kimberly Wolff DEPARTMENTS For advertising or editorial information, call 831/625-9922 All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in Carmel Magazine. Editorial con- tent is intended as general information. The Publisher assumes no responsibility and makes no recommendation for claims made by advertisers and shall not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of or reliance on any information contained in this publication. Copyright 2026 Carmel Magazine Inc. All rights reserved. Cover and content may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from the Publisher. Cover: Joel McHale Copyright: John Shearer/Contour Featuring Schaffer’s “Deep Sea Life” Series More work available at SchafferArt.com Representation: Nisa Hayden nisa@haydenartsagency.com Winter Exhibition at Amsterdam Whitney 210 Eleventh Ave., Chelsea, NYC “Chelsea Catalyst” January – March 2026 Deep Sea #1, mixed media, 30” x 30”, 2025 Seeking representation in the Carmel area 831.375.9712 | cfmco.org | Marti and Steve focus on lifting others up through education and scholarships. They are involving the next generation as they work with the Community Foundation to plan their legacy of giving. Simplify your giving. We can help. GIVING HOPE We want to give people hope and opportunity that they wouldn’t otherwise have.” – Marti and Steve Diamond Marti and Steve Diamond Charitable Foundation