Sunset

SUNSET is the definitive guide to living an inspired life in the modern American West—stretching from Alaska to Mexico, and California to Texas. Each issue is filled with epic destinations and adventures, home and gardening tips from celebrated writers, and fresh recipes shared by some of the West’s most creative chefs. From boutique hotels to coastal camping trips, Baja fish tacos to backyard edible gardens, we translate the iconic elements of the West directly to your everyday life.

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Sunset

Serene in Sedona • The stunning makeover of Arizona’s fabled Mii Amo proves we just do spas better in the west.

Eco on the Go • Low-impact clothing and accessories that will have you traveling in high style.

Fire-Forward Home Design • A modern house in Sonoma County narrowly escaped destruction by a record-breaking blaze, thanks to its eco-smart design and plenty of luck. Plus, how Surfacedesign revived a garden ravaged by the same fire.

OUT OF THE ASHES • ELSEWHERE IN NUNS CANYON, SAN FRANCISCO–BASED LANDSCAPE DESIGN STALWART SURFACEDESIGN RESUSCITATED A MODERN GARDEN THAT WAS NEARLY DESTROYED BY THE SAME BLAZE.

Sustainably Stylish Sleep • Serene wall colors certainly evoke calm, but the true pillar of a healthy bedroom is the mattress—one that encourages quality sleep and well-being. In this year’s Sunset Idea House, Camille Styles looked to Avocado Green Mattress to anchor the bedrooms in her 1950s beach house renovation with mattresses that support restorative rest and, ultimately, better health.

YOUR AUTUMN GARDEN CHECKLIST • Gardens might be showing signs of slowing down, but cooler temps and the shift of season is prime time for the planting and prep that will set you up for success in the growing seasons ahead. Here’s how to take on autumn with longevity in mind.

A Garden’s Purpose • How ecological designer and author Félix de Rosen uses four structural design choices to change the way we rest and play outdoors.

This Autumn Take Your Green Thumb Indoors • Looking to extend your gardening routine into the cooler months? We’re giving you the green light to green thumb indoors! No matter where you live in the west, houseplants continue to be both a style statement and a connection to nature within our homes. Whether you’ve got a growing gallery of greenery or are just looking to add a few new potted pretties, Danae Horst, owner of Folia Collective and author of House Plants for All: How to Fill Any Home With Happy Plants, shares her expert tips on how to keep your plant pals healthy during the seasonal shift.

HOME BASS • A smart and stylish remodel adds much-needed square footage for the growing family of Foo Fighters bassist Nate Mendel, half of a rock-and-roll power couple with a soft spot for old-school modernism.

Raising the Bar Food • Portland’s new Pacific Standard tells the modern story of food in the West, with smart drink-friendly snacks and incredible cocktails to match.

CHICORY CHIC • CHICORY-OBSESSED FARMER STEPHEN CARTER RAISES SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLES OF THIS TREASURED AUTUMN VEGETABLE AT SCRIBE WINERY IN SONOMA COUNTY. HERE THE BITTERSWEET PRODUCE STARS IN STUNNING FALL RECIPES.

Garden. Home. Recipes. Camping.

Travel Awards • Hot hotels, new and classic restaurants, and the top destinations and activities from the desert to the coast—these are the 125 best ways to experience the West now.

WHERE TO STAY • From historical hotels to mod motels to superlative spas, these properties represent the pinnacle of lodging in the West.

WHERE TO EAT and DRINK • Restaurants, cocktail lounges, bars, and wineries have never been better, and these establishments have raised the bar on dining and drinking.

WHERE TO GO • These rich regions, beautiful counties, vibrant...