Nestled in the enchanting redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains in the San Lorenzo Valley, the former getaway of Hollywood A-listers rests in the town of Brookdale, population 1063. The sleepy hamlet with deep roots in the lumber trade once saw its thriving industry come to a drastic halt when the escalation of clear-cutting in the vast redwood forest between Felton and Boulder Creek resulted in a decrease in lumber prices. Read More