Petrolia, CA

Horses & Cows along the Rolling Hills of Ferndale "The Lost Coast" in Northern California

The Chandelier Redwood Tree in Northern California is located in The Avenue of Giants just of of Hwy 101 & hwy 1 junction.

The Chandelier Tree is around 2400 years old and was on earth before Jesus Christ was born.

Height of the tree is 315 feet tall and 21 feet in Diameter.

I posted a blog about the Chandelier tree months ago but wanted to send out another post and try to get some new members to join our California Dreaming Group.

If your not a member than click here to take a look at some of the very interesting photographs and stories about California

Here is the link that will direct you to the group = CALIFORNIA DREAMING

Here is the metal sign with the stats on the Chandelier Tree in Northern California.

We look forward to meeting new members and reading your blogs to the group.

This is my idea of a Dream Home! No neighbors, looking at the ocean all the time, maybe doing a little horse back riding and farming if you like.

The person that owns this property must have been grand-fathered in because this stretch of the California coast is a national park for around 11 miles.

And let me tell you it is breath-taking!

It is called The Lost Coast and if you would like to know more about The Lost Coast please feel free to contact my very dear friend Jessica Bigger. Jessica is a Active Rain member and she knows right where this property is. And if your ever looking for properties like this or anywhere in Northern California, give Jessica a call and tell her Robert Swetz sent you. Jessica might throw me a bone.

1) The question I am asking myself, what would it take for me to find my dream home like this?

2) How many homes and properties would it take to begin to purchase a property like this?

3) What can I change that I am doing now to be able to purchase a property like this?

4) Is this dream home worth my hard work?

5) Would I be happy living here 8 months out of the years?

I think sometimes in life we want big dreams and may work our whole lives to make these dreams come true, but there is always a sacrifice that comes along with it. And sometimes all we really see is the outside of the dream we are trying to reach.

Sometimes living the dream is different once your in it.

Another great tip for people working towards their dreams!

Once you have achieved your dream, let go and try not to hold on to this dream come true or the dream will start to control you and sour you accomplishments.

Story and photograph by Robert Swetz