By Peter Jensen, Ilan-Lael Board Member New to San Diego 45 years ago, I was writing about interesting houses for a local magazine. In the first months after my arrival, I kept hearing the same thing: “Have you been out to Jim Hubbell’s place? You must go! You just must!” “Out” meant the tree-bearded hills…
The Photography of James Hubbell By Laurel Costa, ArchivistPhotos by James Hubbell “Recent discoveries in the Ilan-Lael archive reveal a trove of photographs taken by James himself.” The world knows James Hubbell as a man of many talents: prolific poet, philosopher, sculptor, painter, designer, and builder. Not surprisingly, he was also a talented photographer….
A one-eyed coyote, a very muscular bobcat, a ballerina fox…what else will we see? Recently our caretaker and resident mosaic guru Emilie has been working with Field Manager Hans Peterman from the Wildlife Research Institute to capture some footage of our furry friends on the llan-Lael property. He and Emilie chose four spots to set…
Helms Bakery District and the Ilan-Lael Foundation are pleased to present In Harmony with Nature: The Architectural Work of James Hubbell, an exhibition of select creations by unique California-based artist, designer, craftsman and dedicated environmentalist James Hubbell. On view from April 22 to June 18, 2022 inside the Helms Design Center, the exhibition celebrates the…
Artist James Hubbell is best-known for his fantastical organic-architecture house near Julian and the many community and global programs created by his Ilan-Lael Foundation. His artworks — oftentimes mosaics or stained glass — grace hundreds of San Diego homes, churches, and public spaces. Many, however, do not know his lifelong devotion to Torrey Pines State…
by Peter Jensen and Marianne Gerdes A spacious patchwork of ranches unfurls across rolling hills dotted with oaks. While hiking, you hear a trickling creek tumbling like a silver ribbon from a mountain, and cows and even a few ranch buffalo wander contentedly through the pastoral landscape. Where are you? Down by the sea, a…