Sponsored by Flex San Diego, Garage Collective, Seaweed and Gravel and Analog & Grit
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Burritos and Tacos by Surf Me A Taco truck
Come out no matter what bike you have and meet up. You never know you could win!
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Bonsai Workshops run until June.
3 hr. All Levels Workshops 12:00-3:00pm Saturdays - Beginner to Advance.
2 hr. Intermediate Workshops on Thursdays focus on a technique.
Come make a tree.. The bonsai workshop covers the start to finish process of successfully creating a bonsai tree. I will discuss the different styles of bonsai and the step by step process of how to create a tree and also the care needed to patiently grow your design. This is a hands on workshop and you will be trimming branches and repotting your tree. You will go home with a completed Bonsai tree.
Everything needed for the class is here. The class cost is $40. I have trees and pots for purchase but you can bring your own bushy tree and bonsai pot, if preferred. I typically supply Juniper Trees as they are easy to work with and grow well in this climate.
The trees and pots are an additional cost and range from $20 to $45 each depending on the size. There is no mark up on these items, that is simply my cost for supplying them for the class. The tools, soil, wire and other materials will be supplied at no charge. You are welcome to bring your own tree and/or pot. Please don’t bring a Charlie Brown tree that has no leaves, I will tell you to simply let it grow.
This is a fun and informative outdoor workshop. Participants sometimes bring beverages to sip on during the workshop.
Class instructor is David Patri, owner of Seaweed and Gravel. David has been studying bonsai since 1995 and teaching workshops since 2012.
Saturday Workshop Dates 12:00-3:00 pm:
Saturday April 6th 12:00-3:00pm
Saturday May 11th 12:00-3:00pm
Saturday June 8th 12:00-3:00pm
Saturday June 29th 12:00-3:00pm
Intermediate Thursday Bonsai Workshops 5:00-7:00pm
Thursday April 11th 5:00-7:00pm focus on Wiring
Thursday May 9th 5:00-7:00pm Tropical Trees
Sign Up Here : https://seaweed-gravel.square.site
The Sign up page is made for hair stylists so you have to select Bonsai Workshop and then select one of the dates above and any time (time slot for that day, doesn't matter, they are just place holders) The Class is actually 12:00-3:00 pm, no matter what time you book. Please only book dates for BONSAI dates above. Other dates on the schedule that are available are for other events like POP UP Markets.
Classes are at the Seaweed & Gravel Location:
1144 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA. 92024
Company Team Building! Interested in a private event for a large group or company bonsai workshop? I can come to your company and teach the workshop for your team. This is a great team building exercise. Every large group company workshop ends with an elevated sense of discovery. Feel free to contact me directly. Contact Us.
Bonsai Care and Maintenance! Going on vacation and need someone to care for your Bonsai Tree? Is your tree having a bit of trouble? I do regular maintenance for a handful of clients in the Sand Diego area. Contact Us.
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Holiday Market Pop Up at Seaweed and Gavel, featuring local makers, artists, vintage sellers, brands, music, beverages and more! This free outdoor market in Leucadia is fun for the whole family. Support local vendors and find unique goods while connecting with your community.
Located at Seaweed and Gravel in Leucadia,
1144 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA. 92024
...For Vendors Sign up here: https://seaweed-gravel.square.site
(We limit only one Coffee Vendor for each event.)
Here are the dates for markets.
Sunday, Dec. 17th
...For Vendors Sign up here: https://seaweed-gravel.square.site
(We limit only one Coffee Vendor for each event.)
Here are the dates for future markets going into fall and the holidays.
Saturday, Oct. 28th
Sunday, Nov. 19th
Saturday, Dec 2nd
Sunday, Dec. 17th
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Makers Market Pop Up featuring local makers, artists, vintage sellers, brands, music, beverages and more! This free outdoor market in Leucadia is fun for the whole family. Support local vendors and find unique goods while connecting with your community.
Located at Seaweed and Gravel in Leucadia,
1144 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA. 92024
...For Vendors Sign up here: https://seaweed-gravel.square.site
(We limit only one Coffee Vendor for each event.)
Here are the dates for future markets going into fall and the holidays.
Saturday, Oct. 28th
Sunday, Nov. 19th
Saturday, Dec 2nd
Sunday, Dec. 17th
Day 2: Exit down the hill from Sequoia on 180 towards Fresno, then peel off a side road, Elwood Rd. towards Pine Flat Lake then over to Shaver Lake and head out past Shaver Lake on 168 and turn right towards Auberry on SJ&E Rd. keep heading north by Bass Lake which spits us out at Yosemite Forks. 41 North towards Fish camp and make our way over to Yosemite via the south entrance and then head over Tioga Pass to the 395, stop at the famous Mobile Mart for some gourmet food. Head north on 395 to Travertine Hot Springs for a dip... Dinner in Bridgeport, then camp nearby TBD. Day 2 is 291 Miles, about 7 hours.
Day 3: Head north on 395 towards Tahoe, take 89 to South Lake Tahoe, then to Truckee. Accommodations in Truckee. Day 3 is 136 miles, about 4 hours.
Day 4: Head north on 89 to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Camp for the night at Summit Lake Campground or Manzanita Lake Campground. Day 4 is 184 miles, about 3 hours.
Day 5: Return south on 89 to Tahoe then south 395 stop in Bishop for the night. Day 5 is 353 miles, about 6 hours.
Day 6: From Bishop to San Diego South 395 home bound. Day 6 is 340 miles about 7 hours.
Sampler Sale Event here at Seaweed and Gravel
Saturday, Sept. 16th Brands, Discounts, Samples..
Brands, Huge Discounts, Samples, Seconds and Resale Items!
Get some incredible deals on goods, only on Sept. 16th from Beach Access, Crawford Denim and Vintage, Parallel Stance, Sun & Loom and more!!
Always beverages and good vibes!
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You are invited to check out these beautiful cars. Analog & Grit will have coffee and pastries available in their vintage bread truck.
Rial Barnett started vintage racing after he told his wife Maureen that “he wanted to go from the best seat in the stands to the last place on the track.” It only took 2 years to start campaigning what would be his first racecar – the Eibach/Hot Wheels 1969 BMW 2002. This 2002 was raced in the Sports Car Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) series across the United States as well as in the Vintage Auto Racing Association (VARA) races in Southern California and with CSRG in Northern California. In 2018 at COTA, Rial finished in 2nd place in SVRA's B-Sedan Lite National Championship.
Rial purchased the Hyde Park #34 BMW 2002 in late 2021 with the intent to return the 2002 to it’s famous orange and blue MacMillan Oil Company livery. The car will be campaigned in Historic B &C Sedan events, Monterey Reunion, Velocity Invitational, CSRG, SVRA,and VARA events. An incredible amount of time and energy has gone into the research and restoration of the race car. Special thanks to Ken Blasko at Blasko Racing for quarterbacking the project with help from Mano Agulian, Paul Lefevre, Forrest Koogle and Matt Alcala from Best of Show.
BSedan the brand was created to celebrate all things B Sedan: the cars, the drivers, the racetracks, famous feuds, and storied wins. We focus on what is known as the Golden Era of Trans-Am racing, the 1966-1972 seasons. Our merchandise and hosted events strive to tell these stories so that the next generation is equally obsessed.
When not racing in his B-Sedan, Rial can be found at Cars & Coffee in his 1965 BMW 1800Ti with his wife and daughter or overseeing the restoration of a 1974 Alfa GTV.
Questions on race builds, how to get started in vintage racing, or anything car related?
bsedan.com
Do not hesitate to ask: hello@bsedan.com
Summer Market Pop Up featuring local makers, artists, vintage sellers, brands and more! This free outdoor market is fun for the whole family. Support local vendors and find unique goods while connecting with your community.
Summer Market is Saturday, July 29th 11-4
Located at Seaweed and Gravel in Leucadia,
1144 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA. 92024
...For Vendors Sign up here: https://seaweed-gravel.square.site
(We limit only one Coffee Vendor for each event.)
See all the photos!
Photos by Chris Cleary
What started out as a simple idea turned out to be a really fun and successful event in Leucadia. We invited local skaters, amateurs and pros alike to come out for an old school cruiser board style contest, held in the lot at Seaweed and Gravel. The parking lot has a natural slope that is perfect for pumping down and generating speed to show off your style. Most of these kids grew up skating this little hill. The event is themed 70's like the contests of old so come dressed the part spectators or contestants alike. Hay bales and flags line the course, guest judges tally the style and it's all about good vibes and fun. Guest DJ Tony Larson spinning classic records and Vendors will be selling goodies at the event.
3rd Annual Cruiser Board Skate Style!
Comp Categories:
Cone Course
Freestyle Run
Wave Barrel
+ Best Style
+ Best Dressed
Cash Prizes! Sanford Skateboards supplied the trophies, Gift Bags of products from all the sponsors will be given to each contestant!
Contestants will need to Pre-Register (registration will start at the beginning of May) and spots are limited to 30 skaters, so sign up early and make sure your friends know about it. You are welcome to come and sign up the day of the event as well. Please sign in by 10:30am. Cruiser Boards only, no modern boards in the contest. The entry fee is $20 and it includes a gift bag with goodies from all the sponsors.
Sponsors include:
Sunshine Rituals
Hot Rod Surf
Parallel Stance
Sanford Skates
Sungodz
Sun and Loom
G&S Skateboards
Sea of Seven
Coco Cruiser
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Topo Chico
Viewpoint Brewing
Seaweed & Gravel
More photos...
Above Photos Chris Cleary
Photos by @leica4life
photos by Chris Cleary
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Makers Market is Sunday, June 11th 11-4
Located at Seaweed and Gravel in Leucadia,
1144 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA. 92024
...For Vendors Sign up here: https://seaweed-gravel.square.site
(We limit only one Coffee Vendor for each event.)
Spring Pop-Up featuring local makers, artists and brands. This outdoor market is fun for the whole family.
Makers Market is Sunday, April 23rd 11-4
Located at Seaweed and Gravel in Leucadia,
1144 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA. 92024
(We limit only one Coffee Vendor for each event.)
...For Vendors Sign up here: https://seaweed-gravel.square.site
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See all the photos! Live Art Happening Fundraiser here at Seaweed & Gravel in Leucadia Thursday, March 16th 6pm - 9pm Artist will be working on art for a silent auction...
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Holiday Pop-Up featuring local artists and brands. This outdoor market is fun for the whole family.
Makers Market is Saturday, December 17th 11-4
Located at Seaweed and Gravel in Leucadia, 1144 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA. 92024
...For Vendors Sign up here: https://seaweed-gravel.square.site
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Makers Market is Saturday, December 3rd 10-3
Located at Seaweed and Gravel in Leucadia, 1144 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA. 92024
...For Vendors Sign up here: https://seaweed-gravel.square.site
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Come on out and check out our Makers Market featuring local artistans and brands. This outdoor market is fun for the whole family.
Next Market is Saturday, November 5th 11-4
Located at Seaweed and Gravel in Leucadia, 1144 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA. 92024
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The Hell On Wheels Schedule coming will be:
March 27th TT Scramble at Barona Oaks
April 24th Steeple Chase at Glen Helen
June 5th Motocross Scramble Glen Helen
July 23rd Hot Summer Night Racing Glen Helen
Sept 18th Steeple Chase at Glen Helen
Oct 22nd Halloween Hillclimb
Nov 26th A Day in the Dirt TT Scramble
Barona Oaks TT Scramble
Hell on Wheels Glen Helen Truck Track
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Skate Style Cruiser Comp 2nd Annual See all the Photos! Presented by Bare Republic Saturday, May 28th 11-4 What started out as a simple idea...
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Skate Style Cruiser Comp 2nd Annual Presented by Bare Republic
Saturday, May 28th 11-4
What started out as a simple idea turned out to be a really fun and successful event in Leucadia. We invited local skaters, amateurs and pros alike to come out for an old school cruiser board style contest, held in the lot at Seaweed and Gravel. The parking lot has a natural slope that is perfect for pumping down and generating speed to show off your style. Most of these kids grew up skating this little hill. The event is themed 70's like the contests of old so come dressed the part spectators or contestants alike. Hay bales and flags line the course and it's all about style and fun. Tony Larson spinning classic records and Echale Taqueria serving up tacos along with Viewpoint Brewing to supply homegrown beer made 2022 extra special.
2nd Annual Cruiser Board Skate Style!
Comp Categories:
Cone Course
Freestyle Run
Wave Barrel
+ Best Style
+ Best Dressed
Cash Prizes! and skateboards for the winners! Sanford Skateboards supplied the trophies, Gift Bags of products from all the sponsors and official contest tee shirt will be given to each contestant!
Contestants will need to Pre-Register (registration will start at the beginning of May) and spots are limited to 25 skaters, so sign up early and make sure your friends know about it. Cruiser Boards only, no modern boards in the contest. The entry fee is $25 and it includes a gift bag with goodies from all the sponsors and official contest tee shirt from Viva La Vacay.
Sponsors include:
Bare Republic
Viva La Vacay
Hot Rod Surf
Parallel Stance
Sanford Skates
Alva Skateboards
Everything with Love
Dad Grass
Viewpoint Brewing
Echale! Taqueria
Ripple Wood Goods
Seaweed & Gravel
Echale Taqueria will be serving up delicious tacos and Viewpoint Brewing will supply local brews for 21+ spectators. Parallel Stance will have plenty of old school sodas on hand for everyone to enjoy. Bare Republic will be handing out sunscreen to keep you from getting too burned. Hot Rod Surf will be running the Tarp Wave event, so get your surf skills on! Dad Grass will be keeping everyone mellow with their tempo blends.
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February 19th 12:00-3
March 12th 12:00-3
April 9th 12:00-3
May 7th 12:00-3
The class costs $25 per person and pots and trees are around $20 respectively each. You're welcome to bring your own tree and/or pot if you wish. You do not need to bring anything as I will have tools, soil, trees and pots to work with.
This is a hands on class. I will show you the different styles of bonsai and the step by step process of how to create a tree, trimming and repotting and also the care needed to patiently grow your design.
There is no sign up, it's first come first serve for the spots. Please be on time if you come late you will miss the important part of the instruction.
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Those who know Seaweed & Gravel know that the iconic image of the great Lakota Sioux warrior, chief, and spiritual leader, Sitting Bull, has been a part of our spirit and culture since the formation of the store and brand nearly ten years ago. We have always used Sitting Bull’s image with the greatest of respect and admiration, to show appreciation for the people who inhabited this land long before us, who lived a life deeply connected to nature and to the earth, which is something we here at Seaweed & Gravel, as lifelong surfers and ocean lovers, value immensely. To us, Sitting Bull also symbolizes non-materialistic values, ancient wisdom, and the value of aging and weathering, even tarnishing, which reflects in our love for all things vintage, especially motorcycles and clothing. In some ways, we have seen ourselves, as many of you undoubtedly have, as non-conformist outcasts from the modern world, although not sorrowful outcasts, but courageous, creative, bold, and perhaps even heroic ones. Again, harkening the strength and resolve of Sitting Bull and the great Sioux people. Over the years, our shop has been visited by Tribal Elders from San Diego County’s Native American Council and they have supported and sanctioned us in our use of Sitting Bull’s image, agreeing it was being used with the utmost of respect. Further, proceeds from Seaweed sales have been donated to the Navajo and Hopi covid-19 relief funds over these past couple years.
One night in the middle of February, I was hanging in the shop around 10:30pm, having a bit of food, when suddenly bright headlights lit up the storefront. Something was happening in the parking lot in front of the shop. Was it the cops? A moment later a middle-aged man with long, wild hair stuck his head up against the front window. Peering inside, he was gesturing for me to approach him. I walked up to the front of the store, presuming he was either drunk or needed help.
“What’s up man?” I questioned cautiously through the front window. “You alright?”
“Maaaan,” he called to me through the glass, “your Sitting Bull mural—it’s beautiful!”
I smiled. “Yeah, it’s really special.”
“I was just driving by,” he said, “and I spotted it from the road. I had to come see it.”
I opened the front door of the shop and walked outside into the unusually cold 45 degree San Diego air. Our eyes locked and he began telling me a story.
“Many years ago, I had a vision,” he said. “The vision opened up all of these memories and I saw that in a previous life I was a Sioux warrior, a Lakota. I fought alongside Sitting Bull in many battles. I saw so much death and suffering, it was terrible. During the massacre at Wounded Knee, although I survived, I was captured by the U.S. Cavalry. Men from the cavalry tortured me, and then I was hung. But before I died, I saw a great eagle feather in the sky above me. It was radiant, and I prayed to the Great Spirit to allow me to be reborn in the body of a white man so I could live freely upon the earth and not be hunted because of the color of my skin or my culture. I prayed that I could live again and worship mother earth and the Great Spirit in peace.”
I nodded, listening. I could relate. I have always felt a strong connection to the indigenous elders of this land, particularly Sitting Bull, Black Elk, and the great Sioux warriors and medicine men.
“Years later,” he continued, “I was doing some work on one of the reservations in the southwest when a tribal elder approached me. She greeted me as if she knew who I was. She had this big smile and she said to me, You come from the time when our ancestors prayed to be reborn in the bodies of white men so they could live in peace in the presence of the Great Mother. Of course I hadn’t told her anything about my vision, but she knew…”
I never did get this gentleman’s name during our brief encounter outside the shop on this February night. Nor did I find out where he was coming from or where he was going, but our meeting was impactful and the intensity of it still resounds. Perhaps I was there too, perhaps we knew each other back in those dramatically changing and challenging times of the late 1800s. I’ve thought of this fellow many times over the past month, and of course I cannot say whether his vision was imagination or truth, but two things were clear. One, his respect for Sitting Bull and the Native American people was very deep, and two, finding Seaweed & Gravel and our iconic mural on a dark winter’s night, served as a beacon of remembrance for him, guiding him back to himself, guiding him home.
Written By Ari Marsh
Come out and enjoy the Makers Market Pop Up at Seaweed and Gravel! Saturday, May 14th 11-4 we will have Local Makers, Brands, Jewelry, Vintage, Records and Beverages including Fuzz Roasters Coffee as well as Beers from Viewpoint Brewing.
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