Icon - Arrow LeftAn icon we use to indicate a rightwards action. Icon - Arrow RightAn icon we use to indicate a leftwards action. Icon - External LinkAn icon we use to indicate a button link is external. Icon - MessageThe icon we use to represent an email action. Icon - Down ChevronUsed to indicate a dropdown. Icon - CloseUsed to indicate a close action. Icon - Dropdown ArrowUsed to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Location PinUsed to showcase a location on a map. Icon - Zoom OutUsed to indicate a zoom out action on a map. Icon - Zoom InUsed to indicate a zoom in action on a map. Icon - SearchUsed to indicate a search action. Icon - EmailUsed to indicate an emai action. Icon - FacebookFacebooks brand mark for use in social sharing icons. flipboard Icon - InstagramInstagrams brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - PinterestPinterests brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - TwitterTwitters brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Check MarkA check mark for checkbox buttons.
You are reading

Eric Goode and the Turtle Conservancy Southern California

Search

Eric Goode and the Turtle Conservancy Southern California

August 26, 2013

Ever since he received a Greek tortoise for his sixth birthday, Eric Goode–the driving force behind some of NY’s most famous nightclubs, restaurants, and hotels; Area, B Bar & Grill and the Bowery Hotel included–has been obsessed with turtles. In 2005, after witnessing the decline and disappearance of many species native to his home state of California, he established the Turtle Conservancy on the grounds of his own house in Southern California, a property he had owned for 20 years. Serving as an assurance colony for over 25 species of turtles and tortoises, the Turtle Conservancy has become a safe haven for more than 600 turtles. To learn more about Goode’s enterprise, go to the Turtle Conservancy.

Photography by Miye McCullough for Remodelista.

Eric Goode and the Turtle Conservancy Southern California portrait 3

Above: Goode’s Spanish Mission-style home was built in the 1920s.

Eric Goode and the Turtle Conservancy Southern California portrait 4

Above: The porch outside the upstairs bedroom has a bamboo roof. Turtle shells are displayed on the bench while a whale’s vertebra serves as a sculptural side table.

Eric Goode and the Turtle Conservancy Southern California portrait 5

Above: Vintage garden furniture for lounging under the old oak tree.

Eric Goode and the Turtle Conservancy Southern California portrait 6

Above: Another building on the property is used as the quarantine and nursery for hatching baby turtles. The vintage cabinet is from a doctor’s office, with a Philip Taaffe painting of snakes above.

Eric Goode and the Turtle Conservancy Southern California portrait 7

Above: An assortment of curiosities in one of the work areas.

Eric Goode and the Turtle Conservancy Southern California portrait 8

Above: A display of turtle shells from different species sits on the fireplace mantel.

Eric Goode and the Turtle Conservancy Southern California portrait 9

Above: Artifacts from the natural world and vintage furniture in the office of the Turtle Conservancy.

Eric Goode and the Turtle Conservancy Southern California portrait 10

Above: A collection of painted rocks.

Eric Goode and the Turtle Conservancy Southern California portrait 11

Above: The stucco hacienda retains its original charm.

Eric Goode and the Turtle Conservancy Southern California portrait 12

Above: Vintage linens dry in the sun.

A new set of kitchen linens can update your kitchen quickly and cheaply. See our catalogue of hand picked Fabrics & Linens

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on December 5, 2011.

(Visited 364 times, 2 visits today)
You need to login or register to view and manage your bookmarks.

Have a Question or Comment About This Post?

Join the conversation

v5.0