Top Row: Geoff Scurfield, Stephen Pedersen
Bottom Row: Bob Corbett, Chris George, Jon Chown, Dean Coley, Barbara Powell, Bob Kahn, Sue Lewis, Fred Piper, Todd Mc Farren, Out of Town but with us in spirit, Karell Reader.

In late 1998, a group of Pajaro Valley residents formed The Redman House Committee to try to save the once beautiful and elegant, now neglected and vacant, the over 100-year old Queen Anne Victorian house. This group has worked diligently since 1998 to secure control of the destiny of the Redman-Hirahara house and to raise funds for its restoration.

From these original meetings, the Committee negotiated the opportunity to purchase the entire 13.4 acres and designed a master plan to transform this site into a landmark Visitor and Cultural Education center and demonstration farm. In addition to the restored home built in 1897, several additional structures including a Japanese-Heritage Exhibit, a Conservatory, a large replica Barn for conferences and performances, a Carriage House Wine Tasting Center, a sunken Courtyard for social events, are planned.

These activities brought about the transition and expansion of the Redman House Committee to the Redman-Hirahara Foundation in 2001. In November of 2004, the Redman-Hirahara Foundation was granted 501(c)3 non-profit status as a public charity for educational purposes. 

The Redman-Hirahara Foundation Board of Directors completed strategic planning training and developed a 5 Year Strategic Plan - “VISION 2012” in December of 2006. These sessions were facilitated by Cory Jo Allen, Management Consultant, and funded by the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz with a matching donation by an individual donor.

Facing the challenges of financial strength and the ongoing deterioration of the house, the Redman-Hirahara Foundation Board of Directors are focused and determined to obtain individual, corporate, and government funding in order to accomplish their vision. 


Board of Directors