Never in my life have I been so well nourished, that day after day
I could think and write with no worries, all my comforts provided,
quiet and goodness around. I poured out the story.

–Betsy Damon, Resident 1999

In a world sorely in need of fresh perspectives,
The Mesa Refuge is a touchstone for the values we hold true.

–Susan Page Tillett, Former Executive Director, Resident 2012, 2013

This place throws the gauntlet down.
Get real! What do you want to say, really?
What do you want your life to be?

–Stephanie Mills, Resident 2004

I feel like a member of a family that needs no reunions...
Writers I know and love, writers I would like to know,
others who are carrying on the good work.
A family whose stories reside in the house itself.

–Kathleen Dean Moore, Resident 2004

Everywhere something to stir the senses and ignite the mind.

–Elizabeth Herron, Resident 2000

The West Marin Community

KWMR The Mesa Refuge is located adjacent to the Point Reyes National Seashore, a remarkable resource of more than 70,000 acres of trails, beaches, farms and ranches between the Pacific Ocean and Tomales Bay.

In 10 minutes, you can walk to the town of Point Reyes Station from the Mesa Refuge. We are proud to be part of this lively West Marin County community, and we encourage our residents to explore the local culinary delights, such as Tomales Bay Foods (home of Cowgirl Creamery), Bovine Bakery, Brickmaiden Breads, Toby’s Coffee Bar, Hog Island Oysters and The Marshall Store.

Find out about nearby trails and beaches at Point Reyes National Seashore.
Visit Point Reyes Bookstore, owned by Stephen Sparks and Molly Parent.
Tune into our community radio station, KWMR, which hosts interviews with Mesa Refuge residents.
From June through early November, visit the Point Reyes Farmer’s Market—a fun and lively jewel that reflects West Marin’s historic focus and involvement in the organic food-to-table movement. Year round visit two local farm stands Table Top Farm, run by Mesa alum Arron Wilder, and Little Wing Farm.
Attend an event or class at the Dance Palace, our local community center.
Enjoy yoga classes online at Point Reyes Yoga.

Find out more about our local restaurants and shops here.

A special thank you to our West Marin community partners especially The New School at Commonweal, KWMR, Point Reyes National Seashore Association, West Marin Fund and Point Reyes Books.