William & Jennie Zacha Home,
Mendocino Art Center FoundersIn 1964 Mendocino had no doctor and the Zacha's had just purchased this property on Main Street for their dream home. The property, being on Main Street, offered little privacy, so when Bill and Donald Hahn, MD met, a creative solution was found.
Build a custom ground floor office for Dr. Hahn and his practice and create the Zacha family home on the second floor... thus giving the Zacha family a bit of privacy.
Bill was, along with being an artist and teacher, an architect. He was a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright and modernist architecture. He designed their new home around a central atrium, bringing the sun in to the center of the 2,000 square foot house.
The entire south facade is a wall of windows, offering a spectacular view of Mendocino Bay and the Headlands.
By his creative use of space and light he managed to create an oasis of warmth and quiet in this hectic town.
Bill and Jennie lived here to the end of their lives, and their daughter Lucia still lives here.
Garden Shop
On June 19, 9 am – 5 pm, browse the Mendocino Art Center's Garden Shop, featuring a special sale on Mendocino Maples' gorgeous Japanese maples, creative handcrafted garden art and many other surprises!
Luncheon
This year for your luncheon experience, we ask that you support us through our local restaurants. The following restaurants will graciously donate a portion of their luncheon proceeds to the Mendocino Art Center:
Garden-Themed Exhibit • June 9 – July 5
To coincide with the Home & Garden Tour, the Mendocino Art Center's Main Gallery will feature a garden-themed "Members' Juried Exhibit," with a wide spectrum of art in an array of styles, including ceramics, sculpture, paintings, photography and more.
Banner Art/Cafe Beaujolais Gardens
Photo Credit: John Birchard
Photo: Robert Jamgochian